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Ask the Pool Guy

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Ask the Pool Guy's discussions of pool building, life and philosophy in a fun, light and conversational format.
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078 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy: Sharing Our Projects

Ask the Pool GuySep 06, 2020

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078 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy: Sharing Our Projects

078 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy: Sharing Our Projects

We've hosted a few parties at our recently completed pools - hear more about the experiences and our reflections on what happened when we did!

Sep 06, 202055:10
077 Conversations from the up north side of the Mansion and what the future holds for our company

077 Conversations from the up north side of the Mansion and what the future holds for our company

What is happening today...and what does tomorrow look like. We feel like this is in a constant state of change...probably because it is.

Aug 23, 202001:12:20
076 Launching Once Upon a Time and Reflecting on Times and Customers - Past - Present and Future

076 Launching Once Upon a Time and Reflecting on Times and Customers - Past - Present and Future

076 Launching Once Upon a Time and Reflecting on Times and Customers - Past - Present and Future

Aug 16, 202001:14:01
075 The Scale of Details from Once Upon a Time to Lazy River Acres

075 The Scale of Details from Once Upon a Time to Lazy River Acres

Composition and creating a scale that makes sense. Perhaps we just figured out what the pool guy's design secret starts with...

Aug 09, 202048:01
074 Conversations with ask the Pool Guy - Life, Expectations of People, and Lazy Rivers

074 Conversations with ask the Pool Guy - Life, Expectations of People, and Lazy Rivers

Al and Sandi have a very candid conversation about recent events, and of expectations of customers, potential customers, and random strangers.

Aug 02, 202048:49
073 Join us for "The Pool Appointment" Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy

073 Join us for "The Pool Appointment" Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy

So  many inquiries are coming in this season to build a potential pool. Sandi and Al figured they should do an appointment run through so people know what to expect, and can be better prepared for any upcoming pool appointment.

Jul 26, 202001:00:35
072 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Skilled Trades and sharing what you know 2020.July.15

072 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Skilled Trades and sharing what you know 2020.July.15

The skilled trades need more people to create a style of life through work - and the world needs what you know. Video and blogging is so important, especially right now!

Jul 16, 202024:51
071 The State of The Industry and Supply Chain July 2020

071 The State of The Industry and Supply Chain July 2020

We are all facing new challenges and opportunities. In this episode Sandi and Al discuss supply chain challenges, and telephone's ringing for new pool install requests.

Jul 09, 202001:03:51
070 Bonus: Living legendary: Put your own air mask on first before assisting others

070 Bonus: Living legendary: Put your own air mask on first before assisting others

In this bonus content Sandi explores the theme of the day and remind the listeners to put your own air mask on first.
Jun 26, 202005:37
069 Coaching and the Pool Business

069 Coaching and the Pool Business

A and Sandi discuss coaching and how it has helped us and many of our connections.
Mar 09, 202033:05
068 Sandi and Al: Social Media- Why now is the perfect time for you to get started!

068 Sandi and Al: Social Media- Why now is the perfect time for you to get started!

No excuses! Sandi and Al: Social Media- Why now is the perfect time for you to get started
Feb 29, 202042:08
067 Bonus: Grit and Grace, Women in the Pool Industry

067 Bonus: Grit and Grace, Women in the Pool Industry

Here's our take on women in the pool industry, a topic that is certainly gaining more traction now than when we first wrote this article. We look forward to hearing from you on what you think about the trends in the industry!

Feb 28, 202007:29
066 Sandi and Al go on the record about Podcasting

066 Sandi and Al go on the record about Podcasting

Sandi and Al go on the record about how they really feel about podcasting in the pool industry.
Feb 27, 202037:15
 065 About Living Legendary - Special Guest Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy

065 About Living Legendary - Special Guest Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy

In this episode Al and Sandi discuss some recent Living Legendary experiences, and what it really means. Kyle shows up to share some of his thoughts on Living Legendary as well!

Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy about Living Legendary - Special Guest 

Feb 13, 202045:19
064 Bonus: Personality Possibilities with Sandi Maki

064 Bonus: Personality Possibilities with Sandi Maki

In this bonus podcast episode, Sandi has a discussion about personality types and how understanding four basic personality quadrants can help us understand each other.

Feb 06, 202043:37
063 Bonus: Our Certain Way - Audio Book

063 Bonus: Our Certain Way - Audio Book

This  book simplifies the real keys to building your success, both internally  and financially.  It puts teeth into sound marketing ideas and guides  you to living from the inside out as your starting point.  Clear, easy  to understand, and it makes so much sense.

Our  Certain Way is way more than a pool book!  The principles written by  Allan and Sandi can be applied to any business.  Reading this book will  help you build your "posts" in the ground that will act as the  foundation of your business.  This book will help you maintain your true  North and keep the WHY of starting your business at the center of  everything you do.  It is easy to get distracted by people, opinions,  and other businesses which can easily drift you off your path.  Our  Certain Way is a great guidebook to help you stay on track and make your  vision become a reality.


A note from Al and Sandi on your Certain Way:

We invite you to  read a book that could dramatically change your business, not just five  years from now but beginning today. We wrote this book to show, through  our stories, how we defined our Certain Way and used it as a guidepost  to help us build our Legendary Pool Business.

Creating a business that truly makes you happy starts with defining your own Certain Way.
Because happiness matters. It matters in business, and it matters in life.

For  a closer look at how to define your own Certain Way, and how to use  that to build your business, we encourage you to read "Our Certain Way:  Building a Legendary Pool Business." {Available on Amazon} It’s the  marketing process that we used to build Legendary Escapes into a  successful, high-end boutique pool building company. And we’ve seen it  help other business owners turn their dreams in realities, no matter  what the field.

This book is aimed at our colleagues in the pool  industry. It is also for anyone who runs their own business or pursues  their own passions, because we've found, happiness in what we do to make  money truly does matter.

We hope you'll read this book and make  an honest assessment of your own life, your own career or business.  Finding your truths can be a challenge in this world full of ups, downs  and opportunities. We've found it's worth it.

Our truth is where our happiness lies, and we think you will find yours there as well.

Feb 06, 202001:48:27
001 Season One Episode One - This is Where it all Started!

001 Season One Episode One - This is Where it all Started!

We've been podcasting for a loooong time! Here's our original Episode 001 of Season One - just in case you missed it and want to join us from the beginning!

Feb 06, 202058:56
062 Atlantic City, the White House & personalities ~ Conversations wtih Ask the Pool Guy

062 Atlantic City, the White House & personalities ~ Conversations wtih Ask the Pool Guy

Atlantic City, the White House & personalities. Al and Sandi discuss getting back to podcasting with super tools on the app, and how we are excited to plan for our season and the future!
Feb 02, 202032:43
061 New Year, New Possibilities! Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy

061 New Year, New Possibilities! Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy

We are half way into January of 2020 - a New Year, New Decade, and so  many new possibilities for growth and possibility! We can't wait to see  what the new year brings!

Jan 18, 202027:26
060 2020 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Kick Off the New Year Podcast

060 2020 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Kick Off the New Year Podcast

2020 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Kick Off the New Year Podcast!

So much is happening on our jobs, and in our business and lives. Join us for an update and find out why we are so excited for our  new adventures of the Roaring 20's!

Jan 01, 202041:29
059 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Thoughts on SocialMedia

059 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Thoughts on SocialMedia

2019.02 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Thoughts on SocialMedia
Mar 01, 201944:07
058 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy with Mike Z

058 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy with Mike Z

Al and Mike Z have a conversation during the 2019 Pool show - it's a throwback glimpse at the Pool Guy of Years Past.
Feb 23, 201901:03:24
057 Conversations with Ask the PooL Guy About Customers

057 Conversations with Ask the PooL Guy About Customers

Jun 10, 201837:47
056 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Explaining Our way

056 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Explaining Our way

Mar 14, 201822:52
055 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy about Hollywood Experiences

055 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy about Hollywood Experiences

Mar 14, 201819:46
054 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy SOLO on Failure

054 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy SOLO on Failure

Mar 14, 201821:46
053 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Talking Books that Have Inspired Us

053 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Talking Books that Have Inspired Us

Mar 14, 201827:09
052 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy People We Have Met

052 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy People We Have Met

Mar 14, 201812:44
051 Conversations wtih Ask the Pool Guy Social Media

051 Conversations wtih Ask the Pool Guy Social Media

Feb 10, 201826:04
050 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Podcast on Marketing

050 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Podcast on Marketing

2018 02 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Podcast on Marketing, old fashioned Yellow Pages, attending Trade Shows and Producing Video!
Feb 07, 201825:60
049 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Als Start in the Business

049 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Als Start in the Business

Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy:
Als Start in the Business and other random and interesting InSights
Feb 07, 201849:12
048  Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy 10.2.2017

048 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy 10.2.2017

Oct 02, 201746:04
047 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy 9.24.2017

047 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy 9.24.2017

Sep 28, 201701:03:20
046 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy 9.03.2017

046 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy 9.03.2017

Sep 06, 201743:57
045 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Ep 016 What is Next

045 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Ep 016 What is Next

What is coming up next?
Aug 03, 201620:37
044 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 EP 015 Growth

044 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 EP 015 Growth

Growing and Changing as a matter of practice.
Jul 25, 201635:59
043 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 EP 014 Gifting and Loving our Customers

043 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 EP 014 Gifting and Loving our Customers

We are a pool company. More than that though, we are a relationship company who focuses on who we work with as much as the projects that we work on.
Jul 25, 201659:54
042 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 013 Facebook Pool Industry Group and Making Connections

042 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 013 Facebook Pool Industry Group and Making Connections

We can all learn from one another - our industry mastermind group is proof of that.
Jul 14, 201632:02
041 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 012 Facebook Live

041 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 012 Facebook Live

We've been having fun with Facebook live on our projects. In this episode we have a discussion for the podcast, while live on FB from the office!
Jun 07, 201633:50
040 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 011 Themes and Things

040 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 011 Themes and Things

Themes and things, and all the functional hoarding we do here at the office. Sometimes it is worth having! Well, okay, most of the time ;o)
Jun 07, 201623:20
039 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 010 Short Game Innovative

039 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 010 Short Game Innovative

A discussion of short term and long term planning for the pool business.
Jun 07, 201630:27
038 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 009 At the Wharf

038 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 009 At the Wharf

At the Wharf Sandi and Al discuss indoor pool projects, awesome customers and putting what we do in perspective.
Apr 19, 201627:37
037 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 008 Random Updates

037 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 008 Random Updates

Random updates since we saw you last ;o)
Apr 04, 201638:44
036 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 007 at the Pool Show

036 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 007 at the Pool Show

Al and Sandi at the pool show - with a quick episode.
Mar 31, 201616:31
035 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 006 At the Summit

035 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 006 At the Summit

At the summit we talk big things and cool ideas. Cameo appearance by Terri and Mickey...
Feb 23, 201606:48
034 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 004 Live in Las Vegas

034 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 004 Live in Las Vegas

At the World of Concrete in Las Vegas - thoughts and insights...
Feb 08, 201611:07
033 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 003 Living Life as an Adventure

033 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 003 Living Life as an Adventure

You can live life needing to escape on vacation, or you can live every day as an adventure. Your Choice!
Feb 01, 201632:37
032 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 002 Marketing Boot Camp

032 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 002 Marketing Boot Camp

Boot Camp and Marketing Updates and how much we LOVE new ideas, and cool stuff!
Jan 17, 201626:26
031 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 001 Launching 2016

031 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy S2 Episode 001 Launching 2016

2016 is bringing very exciting things our way. In this episode we talk about abundance, inspiration, and our clients who have become our friends!
Jan 12, 201633:60
030 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Episode 30 Girl Power

030 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Episode 30 Girl Power

To be sure, there are women in the industry - just not as many as men, yet. Here are some thoughts and a discussion on the new perspectives women will bring to more traditionally held male roles.
Nov 28, 201537:40