Know Your Numbers, Protect Your Business

Ask a question here Are you making money on every pool, or just staying busy? This week on Thursdays with Wayne & Steve, the guys get back to business basics for pool professionals. Steve explains why knowing your costs, understanding your pricing, and building relationships with reliable subcontractors can make the difference between having a full route and having a profitable business. Steve also shares what his coastal community has been dealing with as storms and beach erosion threaten homes, and he talks candidly about the toll the uncertainty has taken on his mental health. In this episode: Welcoming Truman, host of Tru in the Loop, to the Talking Pools lineup Calculating the real cost of servicing a pool, from chemicals and labor to insurance and transportation Hourly pay versus pay per pool when bringing on help Pricing weekly service and accounting for the full year Knowing when to turn down an account that doesn’t make financial sense Working with repair and leak-detection specialists Having a plan when you encounter equipment you don’t know how to service Storm preparation, evacuation plans, and the stress of living with uncertainty Insurance Interlude: Steve is joined by Pat Grignon to discuss questions pool professionals should ask their insurance agents. They cover potential gaps involving chemical spills, overfilled pools, acid washes, popped pools, and equipment repairs. Coverage depends on the policy, so review your own terms and limits with your agent. Steve also shares a practical tip for reducing the risk of an overfilled pool: a mechanical hose timer that shuts the water off after a set period. Have a topic or question for Wayne and Steve? Email [email protected]. This episode contains adult language. #TalkingPoolsPodcast #ThursdaysWithWayneAndSteve #PoolService #PoolBusiness #PoolProfessionals #PoolServiceInsurance Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: [email protected]