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APSP Certified Maintenance Specialist Course (Day 4) (Room 305/306)

30 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Bob Baron
The CMS is for those who are new to the pool and spa service industry or are working a pool maintenance route. There are no prerequisites; new and ... More...

APSP Certified Service Technician Course (Day 4) (Room 202)

30 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): CHRIS LIGHTENBERG
The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the APSP Service Tech Man... More...

APSP Pool & Spa Construction Course (Day 4) (Room 310)

30 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Rick English
The APSP PSCC is perfect for the novice or experienced pool and spa builder, as well as designers who need to know more about pool and spa construc... More...

Shotcrete Uncovered (Room Showfloor)

30 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Specialty

Speaker(s): Bill Drakeley
Take a look at shotcrete pool construction like you never have before. Join industry experts as they take you through both the right ways and the w... More...

Advanced Water Chemistry (Room 402)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Ellen Meyer PhD ; Karllee Barton ; kim paradis-gray ; Tim Duvelsdorf New Jersey
Advanced water chemistry for pools and spas. This seminar will take an in-depth look at sanitation and advanced troubleshooting concepts. Sanitatio... More...

Automatic Pool Covers: What’s so Scary about Diagnosing & Troubleshooting Them? (Room 415)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Dan Young ; Michael Shebek

Best Practices For Soil Design and Engineering (GENESIS E102) (Room 411)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): BOB RUSSELL ; DAVID J. PETERSON
Geology is the foundation of every structure. Prior to structural design and engineering, it is imperative that a geologist or soils engineer provi... More...

How to Comply With the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) (APSP University) (Room 312)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Carvin DiGiovanni ; Colin Jones ; Joe Koch ; STEVE BARNES
Find out what code inspectors are emphasizing when they inspect pools, spas or hot tubs for code compliance.  Attendees will learn... More...

How to Find and Keep Today's High-End Pool Owner Customers (Room 309)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Steve Berens
This digital and health-conscious era can either be a challenge or an opportunity for pool businesses.  Successful pool professionals must und... More...

How to Start Creating Engaging Videos and Pictures for Your Pool Company (Room 313)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Cristian Shirilla ; RICHARD SHAVER
The session will provide information on capturing and editing video and photos that will engage consumers on websites and on social media. Attendee... More...

Light Up Your Pool With Fire and Water Features (Room 401)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): BOB HANING ; Gene Vallone ; Rich Anderson ; Ron Derven
Understand all aspects of fire and water and how to incorporate this in your selling options. A fire feature has become one of the most popluar ... More...

Pentair Automatic Pool Cleaners (Room 418)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): MIKE CHILDRESS

Spa Pack Diagnostics: Advanced Troubleshooting and Repair Skills (Room 409)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Specialty

Speaker(s): Mathieu Robitaille
Tackle real-world spa pack problems and get hands-on experience in using your multi-meter during this 6-hour workshop. This session will cover the ... More...

SPANISH - Advanced Hydraulics: Healthy Filtration on Steroids (Room 322)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Angel Gonzalez
This advanced hydraulics class will cover formulas and calucalations to establish the Design, Flow, Speed, Volume, Rate for the ideal hydraulic sys... More...

Store Design On A Shoestring: Design or Renovate - great store design tips from start to finish (Room 410)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Linda Cahan
All the basics of affordable spa store design and more! Do it right the first time to create a great image for your brand while learning the secret... More...

Streamlining Your Service Department for Maximum Profits (Room 301)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Mike Leone ; Sheryl Heather
From the customer calling to creating schedules to jobs getting invoiced, are you structuring your service department for optimal efficiency? Evalu... More...

The Numbers Don't Lie: How To Use Your Numbers to Make Better Company Decisions (Room 419)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Jay Forte ; Ken Caiafa ; Kim Sherwood
Numbers are the financial representation of the quality of your decisions. Every decision you make in your business - to hire or fire this employee... More...

The Value of In-House Training Programs to Develop Your Employees (Room 320)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Kate Rabe ; Ray Kotz
Does it feel like you have to cut corners with employee training because you just don't have the time? Are you finding that you have to train f... More...

Vinyl Liners: Prepping For Installation, Renovations, and Repair (Room 404)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Frank Christiana ; GEORGE KAZDIN ; LOURDES MEJIA ; MARC CORNELY
Preparation for any job is the key to success!  .  In this session, the experts will show you what you need to know... More...

What You Should Know About Heater Installations And Troubleshooting (Room 311)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Eric Gabrielson ; Jim Sankey
Learn skills and techniques that you can utilize to avoid installation and diagnostic mistakes on gas-fired pool heaters. Get expert ad... More...

Winterization Panel: Research into Challenges Facing The Northeast Pool Industry (Room 412)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Chris Marcano ; Gabriel Sorrentino ; Greg Garrett ; JEFF MYERS ; ROB ROMANO
Pool builders, plasterers and service companies face unique challenges in northern  climates.   Winterization requirements and ... More...

Tile & Coping 2.0: Repairs & Renovations with Hands-On Workshop (Room 201)

30 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Specialty

Speaker(s): Jeremy Hasbrouck New Jersey ; JOE SPERO ; Rick Nelson
This Class is Sold Out. Gain a clear understanding of the dos and don’ts of coping and tile repairs during a two hour classroom review o... More...

6 Key Benefits of the Modern Fiberglass Pool (APSP University) (Room 412)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Curt Prystupa ; Ed Vondell ; JASON HUGHES ; Marc Brown ; Tony Walton
If you have ever considered selling and installing fiberglass pools this is a session you will not want to miss.  You'll learn six compell... More...

Alexa is Playing To Win - How To Beat The Internet (Room 414)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Kim Sherwood ; Tom Shay
Alexa is playing fair and she is playing to win - We all recognize the advantages the Internet has over our businesses. We need to look at our adva... More...

An Employee's Guide to Managing Conflict with Customers & Coworkers (Room 304)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Denise Migliaccio ; Donna Scimia ; Lana Ellington
In today's workplace, the need to get along with co-workers, customers, and everyone else, is paramount to your success - and to your empl... More...

AquaCal AutoPilot Automatic Pool Cleaners (Room cancx)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): SEAN ASSAM
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Calcium Crystals vs. Scale / The Cold, Hard Truth about Water Balance (Room 302)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): ERIC KNIGHT ; Gene Vallone ; Sheryl Heather
This class will explain the difference between LSI Balanced water and water chemistry that is simply "in the ranges". Testing only pH, al... More...

Creating Effective Content For Your Online Marketing and Websites (Room 417)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Mike Ciavolino ; RICHARD SHAVER
Traditional marketing is becoming less and less effective by the minute; as a business owner, you know there has to be a better way. Enter c... More...

Energy Audits for Commercial Aquatic Facilities (Room 401)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Joe Koch ; Mike Fowler
Go into detail just what Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology can do to improve the efficiency of your aquatics facility or high end residenti... More...

Spanish - Pool Lighting and Display Strategy (Room 322)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Henoc Nieves
There was a time when swimming pools were simple and mostly similar. Those days are long gone. Modern swimming pools come in all sorts of shapes an... More...

Ultimate Pool Care for the Next Decade (Room 301)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Ken Caiafa ; Steve Berns
Pools are using a variety of sanitation approaches. As a pool professional, it's key to know how different types of sanitation impact your abil... More...

Why Should I Hire You? How To Host The Prove-It-To-Me Interview (Room 419)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Jay Forte
Though it is ineffective, most of us still think an interview is sitting in an office or at a table asking a candidate questions. Thought talent-ba... More...

APSP Certification Exam Testing Day (Room 201/202)

30 Jan 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): PAT CAVA
Testing Day for All Certification Exams for those taking  the CMS, CST or CHTT classes during the Show PLEASE NOTE:  For anyone requir... More...