E-310 Pool Nation Podcast - How Dunrite Pools Built a 58-Year Family Legacy | Pool Secrets with Ken & Sandy Barthman

Episode 310 Pool Nation Podcast

What does it take to build a pool company that lasts nearly six decades?

In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by Ryan Morson from Hayward along with Ken and Sandy Barthman of Dunrite Pools, a second-generation family business that has been building swimming pools on Long Island for over 58 years.

From starting in the business as a teenager to now constructing more than 125 pools every year, Ken and Sandy share what it takes to build a lasting reputation, work together as husband and wife, and prepare the next generation to carry the company forward.

The conversation dives deep into the unique challenges of vinyl liner pools, high water table construction, dewatering systems, custom liner measurements, heat pumps, customer service, online reviews, company culture, and why reputation remains the most valuable asset any pool company can have.

Whether you're a pool builder, service professional, business owner, or simply passionate about the swimming pool industry, this episode is packed with practical lessons on leadership, craftsmanship, family business, and building a legacy that lasts.

In This Episode You'll Learn

• How Dunrite Pools has remained successful for over 58 years

• What it's really like running a pool company as husband and wife

• Building approximately 125 vinyl liner pools each year

• How dewatering works in high water table construction

• Why accurate liner measurements are critical