The Pool Guides Podcast

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Best Pool for Cold Climates: Fiberglass vs Vinyl vs Concrete in Harsh Winters

2026-03-1327:51

If you live in a region where winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, choosing the right type of swimming pool is more complicated than it might seem. In northern climates like Wisconsin, frost can reach several feet into the ground, and freeze–thaw cycles can create pressure on pool structures both from the surrounding soil and from the water inside the pool itself. In this episode of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian Shirilla sits down with Michael Bowers of Pool Pros Wisconsin, ...

How to Choose the Right Pool Builder (From a Homeowner Who Became One)

2026-02-1843:30

What happens when a frustrated pool buyer decides to become the solution? In this episode of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian sits down with Jeff Sebek, owner of River Pools Kansas City, to unpack the story of how poor communication during his own pool installation led him to start his own company. Jeff began as a homeowner researching fiberglass pools, interviewing multiple builders, and designing the perfect backyard for his family. But when delays piled up and communication went quiet, he...

Episode 3; How Long Does It Take To Install a Pool?

2026-01-2843:12

How long does it really take to install a pool? In this episode of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian Shirilla talks with pool industry expert Jason Hughes about what actually controls your pool installation timeline — and why speed alone is a dangerous way to choose a pool. Common Questions This Episode Answers: How long does it really take to install a pool?How long does it take to install a fiberglass vs vinyl vs concrete pool?What causes pool projects to take longer than expected?Do permi...

Episode 2; Same Pool, Different Price? What Really Drives the Cost

2026-01-1937:02

If you’ve ever looked at your neighbor’s pool and wondered why your project is coming in $40,000 higher, this episode is for you. In Episode 2 of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian Shirilla sits down again with fiberglass pool expert Jason Hughes to explain why pool quotes that look similar on the surface can be wildly different once you dig into the details. They walk through the real-world factors that drive pool pricing differences, including proposal structure, site-specific challenges, pe...

How Much Does a Fiberglass Pool Really Cost in 2026

2026-01-0929:52

If you’re planning to build a swimming pool in 2026, pool pricing can feel confusing fast. One quote might be tens of thousands of dollars higher than another — even when the pools look nearly identical. In this first episode of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian Shirilla sits down with pool industry expert Jason Hughes to explain what pools actually cost in 2026 and why prices vary so widely. They break down real backyard pool projects — from simple, clean installs to full resort-style outdoo...

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