The Price of Doing Business - Steve & Wayne

Send us Fan MailThursdays with Steve & Wayne“The Price of Doing Business”🧠 OverviewThis week on Talking Pools Podcast, Steve and Wayne break down the reality of running a pool service company—where one service call can derail your entire day and expose bigger industry problems.👨‍🔧 From the FieldA commercial emergency turns into a full-blown headache involving: Faulty flow meters  Leaking high-pressure filters  Multiple supply runs  Hours of downtime 👉 The takeaway: In commercial service, failure isn’t an option.⚙️ Equipment Issues Traditional flow meters and gauges are often unreliable  Installation standards don’t match real-world conditions  More pros are switching to better-performing alternatives like FlowVis-style meters 💸 The Pricing ProblemSteve uncovers a major issue: Distributor price: ~$700  Online price: ~$500  Knockoff: ~$200 👉 For the first time: “I couldn’t sell this in good conscience.”🌐 The Internet Changed EverythingToday’s customers: Check prices instantly  Know what things cost  Question everything 👉 And honestly? We all do the same thing.🧪 Bigger Industry Concern Equipment failing too quickly  Warranties getting harder to process  Manufacturers losing control of pricing 👉 If cheaper works the same… what are we paying for?📣 Get InvolvedSeen this in your business? 📧 [email protected]🏆 Mentor AwardNominate someone who shaped your career: 👉 cpoclass.com LaMotte CompanyLaMotte Company is a leading manufacturer of water quality testing products & pool test kitsCalifornia Pool AssociationPool Industry Trade OrganizationCMAHCThe Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code promotes health & safety at public swimming poolsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: [email protected]