In this short episode, Jason records from a Florida beach and explains why a simple 15-minute paid consultation can make a huge difference before your pool project goes sideways.

If you’re worried about scams, half-finished jobs, or a “licensed” contractor who suddenly goes quiet, a focused consult lets you:

• Run a line from your contract past a licensed pool professional
• Sanity-check quotes, scopes of work, and change orders
• Talk through what should be done at this stage of your project
• Learn how to document what’s been done (and what hasn’t) from a contractor’s point of view

Jason also shares how his work as a litigation consultant and expert witness shapes the way he looks at documentation and communication—while staying strictly in the lane of technical, practical pool guidance.

This episode is not legal advice and Jason is not acting as your attorney. It’s a chance to get clear, code-aware input from a licensed pool contractor so you can talk with your own professionals more confidently.

📅 Book a 15-minute paid consultation:
https://www.poolenvywi.com/schedule-pool-service-florida-safety-check-or-full-inspection-pool-envy/

(If you’re listening the week this airs and you’re in Florida, Jason may also have limited availability for in-person consultations—reach out through the schedule page for details.)

Licensed in Florida as a Certified Pool Contractor: CPC1460695 Texas: TICL 1350 Wisconsin: 012100046 - DC

Certified vs Licensed: They Said They Were Licensed… But They Lied – They Were Only Certified

In this episode, Jason pulls apart one of the pool industry’s favorite magic tricks: calling a certification a “license” and hoping homeowners don’t know the difference. We walk through what a true state license is, what a certification actually means, and how contractors, realtors, and even insurance adjusters get burned when they treat those words like they’re interchangeable.

We talk about how Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin handle licensing, why permits and insurance often don’t mean what people think they mean, and how shady advertising (“licensed & insured!” with no number in sight) skirts the edge of unlicensed activity.

If you own a pool, sell homes, adjust claims, or work in the trades, this episode will give you a simple filter: who’s legally allowed to touch that pool, and who’s just really good at printing business cards.

Your Unlicensed Pool Contractor Secretly Hates You – The Fast Track to a Lawsuit

In this episode of The Pool Envy Podcast, Jason digs into what really happens when you trust “the pool guy” who isn’t actually licensed—and why that decision can quietly put you on the fast track to a lawsuit.

This isn’t just contractor drama. It’s about:

• How unlicensed work quietly shifts all the risk onto you as the homeowner
• Why the “He’s been doing this for 30–50 years and nothing’s ever gone wrong” line is a trap
• What happens when a bad gas or electrical install leads to a fire or shock and damages your neighbor’s property
• How skipping a permit can give your insurance company a perfect excuse to deny or reduce a claim
• Why the “we’ll just pay the fine if we get caught” mindset falls apart when you factor in resale, rework, and legal costs

Jason also tackles some of the biggest myths he hears from homeowners:

• “If I pull a permit, my property taxes will go up.”
• “It’s cheaper to ask forgiveness later.”
• “The inspector is just there to slow me down.”

He explains how permits and inspections actually work in your favor—acting like a discounted “expert double-check” on your project. You still get to DIY or choose your contractor, but you’re not flying blind.

On the public/commercial side, Jason talks about:

• School districts and public entities hiring unlicensed folks—knowingly or “accidentally”
• What that means for taxpayers, kids’ safety, and liability when something goes wrong
• Why insisting on licensed contractors and permitted work is good governance, not bureaucracy

Along the way, you’ll hear some familiar soundbites—like “It’s still illegal” and a playful jab at unlicensed scumbags—plus a few jokes about code books that can’t complain because, well… they’re books.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

• The real-world consequences of hiring unlicensed pool contractors
• How permits, inspections, and licensed pros protect your house, your wallet, and your neighborhood
• The simple questions you can ask before hiring anyone to touch your pool, gas, or electrical systems
• How you, quietly, become the local hero by raising the bar in your community

Please see the video/podcast description for more information.
We’ll include links to:

• State license lookup tools
• Local permitting resources
• A quick “Before You Hire” checklist you can use with any contractor

🔹 Free Download – Before You Hire Contractor Checklist (PDF)
Use this one-page checklist before you let anyone touch your pool, gas, or electrical systems: