In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
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Toronto Mike discusses various issues of the day and chats with interesting guests about the serious and not-so-serious. It's authentic controlled chaos with a Toronto spin.
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Tim Bovaconti: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1571
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In this 1571st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Tim Bovaconti about his years playing with Ron Sexsmith, Burton Cummings, Kim Stockwood and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Mon…
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Sales Tips on Selling New Pool Equipment
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Send us a text Sales can be the hardest part of the pool service business to master. I will review some tried and true sales techniques for you here today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferr…
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Robert Lawson on Stevie Van Zandt: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1570
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In this 1570th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Robert Lawson about what's new with The Guess Who and his new book Solidarity Forever: The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes W…
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Time Management on Your Pool Route
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Send us a text I’m big on effective time management. I think a lot of time is wasted on your route, and many ways exist to save and reclaim that time. Here are a few basic tips for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and eas…
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Sean Jones: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1569
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In this 1569th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sean Jones about his time with In Essence, going solo, his Casa Loma performances and what's new. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Mon…
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Losing Pool Service Accounts Hurts
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Send us a text When you lose a service account, it can hurt in more ways than financially. I go over some common reasons you may lose an account and some ways of preventing loss on your route. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast …
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Basic Business Skills Everyone Should Have
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Send us a text Basic skills are lacking out there in many businesses, and there are skills that you be equipped with. I review some of the basic skills needed to run a pool service business successfully. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. …
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Adam Faux: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1568
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In this 1568th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Adam Faux about Pigfarm, the Queen Street scene of the late-80s, and his current challenge with a Toronto university. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are O…
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Avoiding Liability with Your Swimming Pool & Service Company Tips
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Send us a text No one likes the thought of being sued, and of course, one way to avoid this is to limit your liability. Whether you are a homeowner or a service company, there are some steps you can take to limit your liability, and I touch on these for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cl…
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Stephen Brunt: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1567
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In this 1567th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Stephen Brunt as they discuss sports and music. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you woul…
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When to Cut & Run Out on You Pool Service Route
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Send us a text Time is ticking out on your pool route, and it is a good idea to have some rules for how much time to “waste” at each stop. I will go over some hard and fast rules for you here today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is…
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FOTMCast: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1566
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In this 1566th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 3rd FOTMCast, Cam Gordon and Tyler Campbell visit to recap the previous quarter of Toronto Mike'd episodes and discuss what's new in the TMU. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The …
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Unreasonable Hospitality and Your Pool Business
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Send us a text Pool service is, after all, a service business, and you should put customer service first. I go over ways to go the extra mile in your business and provide unreasonable hospitality! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is f…
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David Marsden: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1565
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In this 1565th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Marsden about losing his brother James Baby Scott, other CFNY personalities we've lost, discovering Chris Sheppard, hanging with John Lennon, co-founding NYtheSpirit.com and what's wrong with radio in 2024. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, R…
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How Closely Should You Watch the Economy?
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Send us a text Watching the business news can make you worry about things. Everyone is predicting a downturn in the economy or some crisis. But how much does the economy affect the swimming pool service? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. …
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Send us a text Here are some fail points in an acid wash. Avoid doing these things at all costs! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-s…
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Acid Wash Do’s and Don’ts
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Send us a text Here are some acid wash tips for you. I put together the best acid wash methods and some things to avoid. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesl…
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#TOAST34: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1564
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In this 34th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out harvest jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would l…
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Remembering Bill Vigars: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1563
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In this 1563rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, we remember Bill Vigars, who has passed away. Bill was a friend and confidante of Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope, and an FOTM. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are O…
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Best of Bob Lowry: Pool Not Holding Chlorine
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Send us a text In this Best of Bob Lowry episode, I talk to Bob about a pool not holding chlorine, and he offers some great suggestions to cure this problem. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Prefe…
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Traitors Canada Secrets Revealed with Mary Jo Eustace: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1562
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In this 1562nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mary Jo Eustace about her experience on Traitors Canada Season Two as she answers many questions from curious viewers. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are …
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Best of Pool Guy Podcast: Buying Pools to Build Your Route!
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Send us a text Best of Pool Guy Podcast: Buying Pools to Build Your Route! I spent some time with Fernando Encarnacion, the owner of Five Star Pro Pools in Orlando, Florida, and we discussed his unusual method of growing his pool route. He started by purchasing 57 pools 4 years ago and has a route today of close to 400 pools. Fernando explains his …
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Jeff Spindel: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1561
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In this 1561st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with radio veteran Jeff Spindel about his career in radio, why it came to an end at Stingray / Boom 97.3, and what's next for him. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes …
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Swimming Pool Stain Removal Tips
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Send us a text I touch on identifying pool stains and some effective ways to treat them with realistic expectations. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliesp…
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The Worst Podcast: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1560
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In this 1560th episode of Toronto Mike'd, FOTM Jesse Hirsh extracts phoney baloney audio via Google's AI service NotebookLM. This episode completely lacks any humanity and truly is The Worst Podcast. There will be no sequel. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor po…
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Swimming Pool Pressure Side Cleaners 101
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Send us a text I go over what a Pressure Side Cleaner does and why they are an effective option in certain areas of the country. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. http…
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Liona Boyd: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1559
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In this 1559th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with guitar legend Liona Boyd about Summer Dreams with Olivia Newton-John before they play a fun game of word association. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are O…
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Effective Ways to Lower Very High Alkalinity
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Send us a text Dealing with high alkalinity in a pool is a real pain. The pH is hard to balance, and you constantly add muriatic acid. I go over some easy ways to lower a pool’s alkalinity effectively. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It…
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The Fall of '87: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1558
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In this 1558th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares "The Fall of ‘87," a deep dive on the Toronto Blue Jays’ catastrophic collapse in the last week of the aforementioned season. Gare Joyce sets things up and explains how this audio was almost lost forever. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funera…
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Every Other Week Swimming Pool Service: is it Worth it?
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Send us a text Is it worth doing pool service every other week or bi-monthly? I go over some of the reasons why I don’t do this. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. http…
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The Toronto Star's Edward Keenan: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1557
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In this 1557th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Star city columnist Ed Keenan about what's happening in the city of Toronto. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris and Recy…
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When to Add Chlorine Enhancers
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Send us a text I speak a lot about the advantages of chlorine enhancers, but when should you add them to a pool? There is an ideal time, and I will talk about that in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy …
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Ash Clean-Up After a Fire
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Send us a text After a fire, things can be very messy, especially with ash in the pools on your pool service route. I got some tips on cleaning up the ash and step-by-step cleaning procedures. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast …
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What About Chem Only Pool Service Accounts?
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Send us a text I will review why you may want to start doing chemical-only pool service accounts. These might be very lucrative for you with the right system in place. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesl…
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Kattie Laur: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1556
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In this 1556th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with podcast afficionado Kattie Laur about the state of podcasting in Canada. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the…
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