Pool Magazine - Podcasts for the Pool Industry
The pool podcast hosted by Pool Magazine discusses various topics and events going on in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview some of the largest Pool Builders, Pool Service Companies, Pool Manufacturers and other thought leaders working in the world of pools & spas today. Follow one of the leading news sources in the pool industry on www.poolmagazine.com. Why follow our Pool Podcast? Pool Magazine offers a different spin than the typical fare found in most industry trade publications. We're all about what is new and currently happening in the pool world. The strength of our digital publication allows us to focus on up to the minute news and events as they pertain to the pool industry. We're reporting news pool industry professionals want to know about. Running a company and want your finger on the pulse of what is going on in the pool industry? Subscribe to our podcast and our digital publication.
Episodes
178 episodes
BlueOrbit and the Future of Hydrotherapy: How Moving Water Is Redefining Wellness in Outdoor Living
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving role of hydrotherapy, wellness, and moving water in modern pool design.From the innovators at Riverflow Pumps, we’re joined by founder Phil de Tournil...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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43:24
How a Backyard Pool Helped One Pool Salesman Lose 150 Pounds — and Completely Change His Life
In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with James Votraw, Southeast Business Development Manager for Latham Pools, whose remarkable 150-pound weight-loss journey has captured national a...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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22:25
Empowering Potential: How The Grit Game Aims at Changing the Rep Model
In this episode, we sit down with Laci Davis and Natalie Hood from The Grit Game, one of the fastest-rising rep groups in the pool and spa industry. They break down who they are, how the company was born out of a desire to empower po...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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28:37
Pool Builder Profile: Alexa Dal Pino - Dal Pino Quality Pools
In this episode, we sit down with Alexa Dal Pino, second-generation owner of award-winning pool construction company, Dal Pino Quality Pools, one of Northern California’s most respected luxury pool builders. Alexa shares how she gre...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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25:48
Why Veteran Pool Builder Marco Perrella is All-In on Ozone
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with veteran designer–builder Marco Perrella to look back at the work, relationships, and problem-solving mindset that shaped his long run in the luxury pool world. Then we pivot into hi...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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30:01
The Competitive Advantage, Automate to Dominate - With Rodney McCall (Pentair Pool)
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Pentair Pool’s Rodney McCall to break down how automation is reshaping the industry for pool professionals and their customers. The message is clear: Automate to Dominate — b...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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19:51
Finding the Music: Kirk Bianchi on the Million Dollar Pool Challenge
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with veteran pool and landscape designer Kirk Bianchi to unpack his winning entry in this year’s Million Dollar Pool Challenge. Bianchi explains how he approa...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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37:20
The Perfect Pool Aims To Change The Way You Look at Inflatable Pools
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with Aaron Fulton, founder of The Perfect Pool — one of the most talked-about new products at this year’s Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas. A departure from the lu...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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17:27
Designing the Vibe: Pairing Fire Features With Pool Style & Geometry
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with two industry heavyweights: longtime friend of the show Frank Vitori of AquaBlu Mosaics, and first-time guest Chuck Nitsch...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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33:44
Helping Every Child Become a Swimmer: How the Pool Industry Can Get Involved
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty talks with Casey McGovern, a nationally respected water-safety advocate whose personal loss and story have made her one of the most influential voices supporting E...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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26:54
Building a Legacy: The Enduring Story of Mission Pools
In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with industry icon Bruce Dunn of Mission Pools, a 65-year-old family-run builder and longtime Master Pools Guild member. Dunn shares his insights ...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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16:43
Bascrete Technologies Bringing Three Exciting New Products to Market in 2025
In this latest episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, Vito Mariano, president of Basecrete Technologies, announces three exciting new products they're adding to their lineup: Nano-Set, Suede, and their fibergl...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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22:45
Building a Culture Based on Quality: Lessons from Regal Pools
From humble beginnings cleaning pools to co-founding one of Texas’s most respected luxury pool firms, Joshua Buzzell’s journey with Regal Pools is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and leadership. In this episode, he recounts how he and his par...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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34:51
Smarter Pools: Inside the Pentair IntelliFlo3® VSF Pump
Automation is changing the pool industry, and Pentair’s IntelliFlo3® VSF Pump is leading the charge. In this episode, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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16:19
The Pool Marketing Playbook That Changed Everything: Marcus Sheridan
Marcus Sheridan, co-founder of River Pools and renowned marketing strategist, knows firsthand how content can save a business. In this episode, he shares how during the 2008 recession, transparency and answering customer questions online transf...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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29:50
Luxury in Glass: Experts Weigh-In on Bisazza Tile
Few materials say luxury like Bisazza glass tile, and in this episode, tile master Jimmy Reed of Rock Solid...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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36:08
Pushing Boundaries With Large Panel Porcelain Tile, One on One With Bo Barnett
Bo Barnett of GBIV Designs joins us to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in pool construction today — the move toward large-format porcelain panels. Known for his award-winning projects in...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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32:07
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance in Partnership With POOLCORP Launch Women of Water
Women of Water, a new initiative developed by the PHTA (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance) in partnership with POOLCORP, seeks to connect, empower, and advocate for women ...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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20:29
Industry Insights With Teri Wiltshire of Master Pools Guild
As Executive Director of the Master Pools Guild (MPG), Teri Wiltshire has a global perspective on where the industry is headed. In this episode, she breaks down the factors driving rising pool costs —...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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14:18
Learn Why Today's Leading Resorts Trust Deckology for Their Pool Decks
On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Sean West, founder and VP of Sales at Deckology, the company behind AquaFlex — the surfacing system trusted by luxury resorts like the Bell...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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10:45
Pool Industry Council Publishes Landmark Study on Swimming Pool Equipotential Bonding
In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking safety study on equipotential bonding, commissio...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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13:52
Inside PSP/Deck Expo 2025: What to Expect in Vegas
Each year, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo, sets the tone for the industry — and 2025 i...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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19:03
Thinking Around Covers & Corners: A Pac-Man Style Spa
In this episode, we sit down with Todd Thomasson of Rockwater Farm Landscapes & Hardscapes to explore how they solved a complex design challenge with creativity and precision. Tasked with creating a modern pool and spa that accentuates the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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20:27
The Future of Pool Lighting Is Here – Meet IntelliVibe by Pentair Pool
Ready to make your backyard the envy of the neighborhood? In this episode, Pool Magazine editor Joe Trusty sits down with Pentair’s lighting guru, Jeff Zillmer, to discuss their brand-new IntelliVibe Lighting System—a game-changer that p...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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14:18
