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Customer Stories
Business Tips

Skimmer customer story: How Round Rock Pool Pros became a multi-million dollar business 

How Justin Pinson of Round Rock Pool Pros grew his company with help from Skimmer.
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Customer Stories

Customer Story: How Chantel Dooley of Dazzle Pools found a partner in success with Skimmer

Chantel Dooley wanted pool service software. With Skimmer, she found a partner.
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Pool Service Software
Customer Stories

Customer Story: Ohana Pools

Crystal Rodriguez is an office administrator with no office. With Skimmer, that’s no problem.
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Industry News
Pool Service Software

Skimmer Launches Community, LSI & Dosing Calculator, Service Texts and More

The first half of 2024 saw Skimmer, the leading platform for pool and spa service professionals, continue its run as the number-one software in the pool service market while extending its reach and impact for pool pros.
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Business Tips

Webinar Recap: Proven Paths to Scaling Your Pool Service Business

Skimmer recently hosted a panel discussion aimed at helping pool pros get to the next level of growth. For this discussion, we brought together three experts with a proven track record of scaling businesses and successfully servicing hundreds of pools.
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Billing & Payments
Best Practices
Business Tips

How to get off cash and get paid on time, every time

A super short guide to getting your pool service business off of cash payments in order to improve cash flow.
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Pool Service Software

The Best Pool Service Software for Your Pool Service Company

In this guide, we explore the best pool service software and outline the pros and cons of each.
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Best Practices
Business Tips

Webinar Recap: How to Find, Measure & Keep Top Talent

Skimmer recently hosted a panel discussion featuring Erik Taylor, the owner of Chlorine King in Florida, and Bryce Sirrine, owner of Beyond Pool Cleaning in Arizona. The discussion focused on all things labor and got into the nitty-gritty of how to find, measure, and retain top talent in the pool service industry.
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Industry News

‍Skimmer Wins 2024 Stevie® Award for Customer Experience

‍The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals. The Stevie Awards organizes nine of the world’s leading business awards programs, also including the prestigious American Business Awards® and International Business Awards®. 
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Best Practices

What Pool Cleaner Insurance Your Business Needs (and How to Get It)

Pool cleaner insurance is mandatory for running a pool service or cleaning company. Here's how to select the best coverage type and what they each mean.
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Routes & Work Orders

Minimize Mileage with Skimmer Pool Route Software

Route management tools help you set up routes in the most efficient way possible to save time and minimize mileage. Here's how to optimize route scheduling with Skimmer.
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Customer Communications

Personalized Service Emails For Your (Happy) Clients

Providing personalized service emails to your customers is key to building trust and loyalty. Here's how to create clear communications using Skimmer.
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