When the SH!T Hits the FAN

Episode Summary

This week, Lee and Shane dive into one of the most frustrating—and head-scratching—realities of running a pool service company: employees who decide to quit right in the middle of peak season. From the “you’ve got to be kidding me” timing to the domino effect it has on routes, scheduling, and client relationships, they pull back the curtain on what it’s really like when your business takes a hit at the busiest time of the year.

They swap stories about the most outrageous exits they’ve seen, why peak-season walkouts feel like a gut punch, and how they managed to survive the chaos. The conversation balances venting with insight, covering topics like:

If you’ve ever had a tech throw in the towel on a sweltering July morning—or you fear it might happen one day—you won’t want to miss this brutally honest and slightly cathartic conversation.

Episode Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 12:35 Discussion Continues
• 25:11 Deep Dive