E-248 Pool Nation Podcast. Your pools don’t have to turn green—and your profit shouldn’t disappear down the drain. In this powerhouse episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless” and Zac Nicholas sit down with Adam Beech (Founder & CEO, Pool Brain) and Kevin Embree (CRO, Pool Brain) to reveal how today’s smartest service companies are harnessing AI, automated workflows, and real-time inventory to cut chemical costs up to 40 %, end customer churn, and unlock stress-free scaling.

You’ll learn:

• The cringe-worthy day that pushed Adam to build his own software (and why seven other “route apps” couldn’t fix the problem).

• How guided workflows, live alerts, and automated chemical dosing virtually eliminate green pools.

• NEW features dropping this year—credit-card surcharge automation, full inventory with truck-level tracking, Heritage Pool Supply price syncing, and tab-dosing driven by AI weather modeling.

• Why remote monitoring + Pool Brain will let you guarantee “green-pool immunity” (and charge more for it).

• Proven tactics to turn hidden chemical waste and billing leaks into pure profit.

Whether you run 20 pools or 20 trucks, this episode is packed with real numbers, step-by-step advice, and a vision for the tech-powered future of pool service. Hit play and dive in!

Timestamp Chapter

00:00 – 01:00 Welcome & sponsor shout-outs 01:00 – 06:00 Meet Adam Beech & Kevin Embree – why Pool Brain exists 06:00 – 10:00 Pool Nation Awards & upcoming events rundown 10:00 – 16:00 Adam’s origin story: Failed service companies and a DIY route buy-out 16:00 – 20:00 Hitting the 20-truck “glass ceiling” and the birth of Pool Brain 20:00 – 28:00 Early wins: quality-control workflows & 40 % chemical-cost drop 28:00 – 33:00 Training techs, stopping churn & the power of photo proof 33:00 – 40:00 Payroll, pricing and why credit-card billing matters 40:00 – 46:00 Break + sponsor spots 46:00 – 54:00 Funding the build, real-world ROI & lowering A/R to 0.6 % 54:00 – 59:00 What shocks new users most: profit reports & hidden waste 59:00 – 1:09:00 Brand-new features: surcharging, inventory, Heritage price sync 1:09:00 – 1:19:00 AI tab dosing & weather modeling—fully automated chemistry 1:19:00 – 1:25:00 Remote monitoring, WaterGuru integration & the future vision 1:25:00 – 1:32:00 Final thoughts, industry challenge & outro montage

Episode 247 Pool Nation Podcast: Feeling buried in day-to-day chaos? In this jam-packed episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zach the Pool Boy reveal Habit #3 of Highly Successful Pool Pros: Build Systems, Not Just Skills. Discover why documented processes—not the owner’s memory—unlock profit, freedom, and sustainable growth for service, repair, and retail companies.

Edgar and Zach break down a step-by-step blueprint for creating a repeatable training system, preview the business-first course lineup at the 2025 Pool Nation Conference, and share upcoming dates for the Pool Nation Awards and Women’s Summit. Whether you run 20 pools or 2,000, you’ll learn practical ways to:

Reduce chemical costs, labor, and burnout with simple checklists

Onboard new techs in days instead of weeks with video-based SOPs

Turn financial metrics into money by knowing your numbers

Boost team performance through accountability and collaborative culture

Perfect for pool service entrepreneurs, route owners, retail managers, and anyone ready to scale smarter.

Episode Timeline

00:00 High-energy intro & sponsor shout-outs 01:30 Zach’s “fine-tuning year” and why 2025 is all about systems 04:30 Key dates: Pool Nation Awards nominations (June 18) & Women’s Summit (Aug 21-22) 05:30 Sneak peek: Business-focused courses at the 2025 Pool Nation Conference 11:00 Talent Life Cycle & leadership tracks with Doreen King 15:00 Habit #3 deep dive—why scalable systems beat heroics every time 25:00 Real-world examples: daily route checklists, inventory par levels, communication logs 33:00 4-Step Training Blueprint: Identify ➜ Create Materials ➜ Schedule ➜ Document & Review 52:00 Final takeaways: freedom through systems & building a machine that runs without you 59:00 Teaser: customer-retention systems coming in the next episode

In Episode 246 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac spill the tea on huge announcements shaping the future of Pool Nation and the pool industry as a whole.

We kick things off by welcoming a new visionary partner, Nidec US Motors, whose innovative approach and focus on education align perfectly with our mission. You’ll hear why this partnership couldn’t come at a better time as pool pros face new challenges with variable speed motor regulations across the country.

Next up, a major milestone for Pool Nation — we officially welcome Doreen King as our new VP of Business and Leadership Development! Doreen shares her incredible journey, career insights, and how she will help us elevate our business education to help pool pros thrive in every stage of their journey — from running solo routes to scaling empires.

The team breaks down the brand-new Pool Nation Path to Growth and Roadmap, unveiling how this strategic framework will support pool pros at each phase of their business evolution. From fundamentals to executive leadership, we’ve built a roadmap to take your business — and YOU — to the next level.

Plus, hear about:

✅ The Executive Edge — a powerful new way to access personalized business and leadership consulting through Pool Nation. ✅ Women’s Summit 2025 — registration is open and already filling up fast! ✅ The Pool Nation Conference — why this will be the only conference focused entirely on the business side of your pool business.

If you’re ready to elevate your mindset, sharpen your leadership skills, and scale smarter, this is a can’t-miss episode.

[00:00] - Introduction & Studio Vibes Meet Spider, shoutouts, and kicking off the live show energy.

[06:20] - Healthy Mind, Healthy Biz Zach shares how small changes in health impact stress and business clarity.

[12:50] - Exciting Announcements Welcoming new visionary partner: Nidec US Motors.

[22:12] - A Major Addition to Pool Nation Introducing Doreen King as VP of Business & Leadership Development.

[31:30] - Doreen’s Story From hospitality and corporate leadership to Pool Nation — her journey and why she said "yes."

[45:55] - The Vision Behind Pool Nation John and Zach reflect on the 10-year vision and why Doreen fits perfectly.

[57:00] - The Path to Growth Doreen explains the 4 phases of pool business and what skills each stage demands.

[01:10:48] - The Pool Nation Roadmap How the Fundamentals, Accelerator, Essentials, and Advantage tracks work and why they matter.

[01:23:00] - Executive Edge Introducing a new consulting and training solution for pool pros at every level.

[01:28:00] - Final Thoughts Why this matters, how it elevates the industry, and where you can get involved.