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173 The One With the Exit Plan

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you lost sleep wondering what will happen to your water treatment business when it is time for you to retire? If you don't have an overall plan f...

172 The One That's All About Clean Energy

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much money do you think you'd be able to save if you had better information when making daily purchases? I'd suggest that it is a lot. By having b...

171 The One That's About Navigating a Pandemic

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has been quite a year. It has required all of us to be flexible and creative to keep our businesses running successfully. Earlier this year, I pu...

169 Pinks and Blues Questions from the Nation!

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am doing one of my favorite things – answering your questions!    As water treaters, it is so vital that we stay curious an...

170 The One With Max Herzog

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving Scaling UP! Nation! I am so thankful for each and every one of you! I am also thankful for the organizations out there that help...

168 The One That's All About Feed Pumps

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our industry, it is so important to stay on top of new technology. Did you know that feed pumps can now use intelligent pumps, cloud connectivity a...

167 The One with John Fenton

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scaling UP! Nation, it's hard to run your life. Everyone expects the most from you, and you expect the most out of yourself. This leaves most of us r...

166 The One Where We Celebrate Halloween

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's special episode on the day before a spooky holiday, I only felt it would be appropriate to celebrate Halloween! Did you know that there...

165 The One All About Cyber Security

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I recorded this interview some months back, I didn't realize how important this topic would become. For so many of us, our lives have moved to th...

164 The One With Chris McChesney

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you had the best made plans but you did not achieve your goal?  Or your team did not achieve the goal?  Well... you are no...

163 #IWW20 Careers Friday

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are wrapping up our special series for Industrial Water Week. Today's episode is all about careers! Which means we are celebrating YOU – the fine...

162 #IWW20 Wastewater Thursday

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome back to our special series for Industrial Water Week. Today's episode is all about wastewater! Test your water treatment knowledge ...

161 #IWW20 Cooling Wednesday

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, and welcome back to our special series for Industrial Water Week. Today's episode is all about cooling! We will celebrate everything cooling in...

160 #IWW20 Boiler Tuesday

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing our special series of episodes for Industrial Water Week and today's episode is all about boilers! Boiler Tuesday is about celebrat...

159 #IWW20 Pretreatment Monday

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are kicking off Industrial Water Week, and I couldn't be more excited! This week is truly one of the best weeks of the year. We have created ...

158 the One That's Virtually Live At 2020 AWT Conference

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Association of Water Technologies 2020 Convention week! If it weren't for COVID19, we would all be together right now. However, through the magi...

157 Pinks and Blues When Your Pinks Don't Turn Pink

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our test kits are our greatest tool. But what happens when the tests we rely on don't do what they are supposed to do? Yes, your tests know how to lie...

156 The One with Tricia Molloy

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If there has ever been a year we need more positive things in our lives, it is 2020. I spent a good part of 2020 focused on the things I couldn't do...

155 Pinks and Blues: Questions just for Trace

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have been a water Treater for over 25 years. And there is no doubt about it; I love my job. I get private tours of facilities that make products I u...

154 The One With AWT President, Tom Brandvold, CWT

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Normally, during this time of year, I am getting ready to see all of you at The Association of Water Technologies Annual Convention. But, as everythi...

153 The One Where We Answer Your Questions About Legionella

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Legionella Awareness Month! Today's episode wraps up our celebration of expanding our knowledge of Legionella bacteria.     Our special gues...

152 The One Where We Talk More About Legionella

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the middle of Legionella Awareness Month. The goal of devoting a month of episodes to Legionella is to raise the bar on our water treatment ...

151 The One Where We Talk About Legionella

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we learned some Legionella basics. I think it was a good refresher for all of us. We are always learning new information about Legionell...

150 The One Where We Talk Legionella Basics

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy August Scaling UP! Nation!   In honor of the Annual Legionella Conference at the end of every August, The Scaling UP! Nation! declared August:...

149 The One About Some of the Lesser-Used Technologies

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scaling UP! Nation!, as a water treater, we always need to learn new things. If we ever stop learning, somebody else or the industry is going to pas...

148 The One About The Big Thirst

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nation! thank you for being a part of this platform that brings helpful information about our industry. The Scaling UP! Nation! is growing every day. ...

147 Pinks and Blues Questions From the Nation!

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is my favorite format that we do. It is where you ask questions, and I answer them. As a water treatment professional, we should alway...

146 The One Where We Bring EOS and Sales Together

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I know what you are thinking, I am crazy to have all these processes. Well, I think you are insane not to have all these processes. A process allo...

145 The One About Positive Mental Attitude

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode might feel a little different than usual. However, we could all use a positive mental attitude boost during these challenging times. I...

144 The One Where We Talk About Virtual Assistants

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is not uncommon for people to tell me they are impressed with the amount of work I can get done. This attribute has helped me get noticed over the ...

143 The One With Jack Altschuler

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Folks, many associations have online conventions right now; it is a perfect time to "try" them out! You won't have any travel expenses, and you can se...

142 The One That Helps Us With Video Meetings

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who would think that all of our meetings in the 2nd quarter of 2020 would be over video conference? Not me. I would have bought a hefty amount a Zo...

141 The One About Neglected Accounts

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is the end of the 2nd quarter! Who knew what 2020 was going to bring? Nobody thought it was going to be a pandemic. As we all learn what the "new n...

140 The One That Helps Us Reopen Building Water Systems

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the last two months, our world has been very different. Who would have thought we would have stay at home orders? I know I didn't! But it did. As ...

139 The One With CRM Expert, Resa Gooding

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EP 139 - The One With CRM Expert, Resa Gooding

138 The One That's All About Cooling Towers - Part 2

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we heard from Evapco's Brett Alexander.  Brett explained the inner workings of all types of cooling towers and how we can tell the d...

137 The One That's All About Cooling Towers, Part 1

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every day for the past 20+ years I think I have seen a cooling tower either in person, a picture or just thought about one.  As an industrial water ...

136 The One About The Mastermind Group

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last January, I started a group called The Rising Tide Mastermind. You probably have noticed that I've mentioned it quite a few times on the podcast. ...

135 The One with Adam Lean

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know how well you are doing if you don't measure it?  Ok, how about this...  How would you know who was winning if they dint keep score?...

Another One That Helps Us Through This Crisis

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I want to personally say thank you to all of the water treaters out there that are keeping our world running.    Please stay safe. 

134 Pinks and Blues LinkedIn

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am always looking for ways to find out what I don't know I don't know. The problem with that is you don't know what you don't know, you know...   ...

The One That Helps Us Through This Crisis

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

133 The One With The Water Treater John Fleig

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nation!, one of my favorite things to do on this podcast is to talk to other water treaters. As a fellow water treater, I can relate to the trials an...

132 Pinks and Blues 12 Week Year

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

132 Pinks and Blues: 12 Week Year  Episode 132: Show Notes As you know, I love to make goals. I love achieving those goals even more. At a very early...

A Proactive Approach to Uncertain Times

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During this time of crisis, we need to focus on what we can do to stay the course. We want to help you come out strong on the other end! That's why th...

131 The One About Standard Operating Procedures

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

131 The One About Standard Operating Procedures Episode 131: Show Notes Nation! Are you as excited as I am about Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)...

Remember to stay proactively positive

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scaling UP! Nation! , we are a community!  And as a community, we can get through anything.  During this time of uncertainly, we must stay proac...

The Proactive Webinar Series

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During this time of crisis, we need to focus on what we can do to stay the course. We want to help you come out strong on the other end! That's why t...

130 The One About The Tools I Use

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

130 The One About The Tools I Use Episode 130: Show Notes Scaling UP! Nation! Thank you!   Why am I thanking you? Well, you're fantastic. More speci...

129 The One That Helps You with Sales Presentations

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

129 The One That Helps You with Sales Presentations Episode 129: Show Notes Nation! a water treater must wear many hats. You have to be fluent in pl...

128 Pinks Blues Tonnage x3

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

128 Pinks & Blues: Tonnage x3 Episode 128: Show Notes Every week you hear me ask for questions from you, The Scaling UP! Nation! and I am happy to rep...

127 The One with Tom Hutchison

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

127 The One With Tom Hutchison   Episode 127: Show Notes Several months ago, I released a podcast on having multiple generations in the business (EP...

126 The One That Explains where 120000 Come From

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

126 The One That Explains where 120,000 Comes From   Episode 126: Show Notes I think that one of the most chaotic fields out there is water treatment...

125 The One with Justin Ranger CWT

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

125 The One with Justin Ranger, CWT   Episode 125: Show Notes I am an advocate for joining an association that contains people in the same type of wa...

124 The One Thats all about the International Water Conference

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

124 The One That's all about the International Water Conference  Episode 124: Show Notes Nation!, you know I talk a lot about the Association of W...

123 The Other One with Reid Hutchison

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

123 The Other One with Reid Hutchison  Episode 123: Show Notes Last week we heard from Reid Hutchison of HOH. Reid told us about how he started in t...

122 The One with Reid Hutchison

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

122 The One with Reid Hutchison Episode 122: Show Notes As water treaters, we all have many things in common. Our commonality is what allowed Scaling...

121 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout Part 2

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My hope as you listen to episode 120 and 121 is that you are starting to feel empowered to understand this preventable disease and that you are feelin...

120 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout Part 1

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is hard to believe that the last time I had a complete show featuring Dr. Janet Stout was in July of 2017.  That was only episode 9, making her on...

119 The First One Of 2020

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

119 The First One of 2020 Episode 119: Show Notes Nation! Happy 2020!!   Everyone gets excited about the New Year. Some look at it as a fresh start....

118 The Last One Of 2019

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

118 The Last One Of 2019 Episode 118: Show Notes Nation! It's almost 2020! Where did 2019 go?     Last year I shared with all of you how I set my ...

117 The One With Temperament Expert Kathleen Edelman

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

117 The One With Temperament Expert, Kathleen Edelman Episode 117: Show Notes Nation! I am so excited to bring this show to you. As I mentioned in las...

116 Pinks and Blues System Volume

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

116 Pinks and Blues: System Volume Episode 116: Show Notes I am so grateful for the members of the Scaling UP! Nation! I have the best audience in al...

115 The One With Marketing Expert Jeff Henderson

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

115 The One With Marketing Expert Jeff Henderson Episode 115: Show Notes Working in our day to day can be consuming, so consuming we sometimes forget...

114 The One Where We Talk Masterminds

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

114 The One Where We Talk Masterminds Episode 114: Show Notes This week we are getting ready for our 2020 goals.  But before we get started on the ne...

113 Pinks and Blues Using Your Five Senses

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

113 Pinks and Blues: Questions From the Nation!, Using Your Five Senses Episode 113: Show Notes Pinks and Blues: Questions From the Nation!, Using You...

112 The One Where Trace Is Interviewed By Mark Lewis

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

112 The One Where Trace Is Interviewed By Mark Lewis Episode 112: Show Notes This episode is all about lessons learned from when your friend, Mark Lew...

111 The One with Eric Russo CWT

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

111 The One with Eric Russo, CWT Episode 111: Show Notes I am sure I have shared with the Nation! before that I love hearing from people who listen to...

110 Pinks and Blues-Boiler Surging

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

110 Pinks and Blues: Boiler Surging Episode 110: Show Notes Pinks and Blues: Questions From the Nation!, Boiler Surging  Nation! Once again, we ha...

109 The One with Super Villain Royalty Brian Fisk

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

109 The One with Super Villain Royalty, Brian Fisk Episode 109: Show Notes Nation! You have heard me speak on this show previously about going to tra...

108 Pinks and Blues: Cooling Tower Feed

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

108 Pinks and Blues: Cooling Tower Feed Episode 108: Show Notes Pink and Blues: Questions From the Nation!, Cooling Tower Feed Option  I hope yo...

107 Day 5 Of Industrial Water Week (Careers)

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

107 Day 5 Of Industrial Water Week (Careers) Episode 107 (Day 5): Show Notes Industrial Water Week, Day 5: Careers  It's hard to believe, we are on o...

107 Day 4 Of Industrial Water Week (Wastewater)

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  107 Day 4 Of Industrial Water Week (Wastewater) Episode 107 (Day 4): Show Notes Industrial Water Week, Day 4: Wastewater   It's a dirty job, but ...

107 Day 3 Of Industrial Water Week Cooling

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

107 Day 3 Of Industrial Water Week (Cooling) Episode 107 (Day 3): Show Notes Happy Industrial Water Week everyone! Today, Day 3, of our weeklong holid...

107 Day 2 Of Industrial Water Week (Boilers)

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 107 (Day 2): Show Notes Happy Industrial Water Week Scaling UP! Nation!     We are celebrating Day 2 of Industrial Water Week. Day 2 is al...

107 Day 1 Of Industrial Water Week (Pretreatment)

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

107 Day 1 Of Industrial Water Week (Pretreatment) Episode 107: Show Notes Industrial Water Week, Day 1: Pretreatment   Happy Industrial Water Week N...

106 The One with the Agnostic Equipment Guy

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

106 The One with the Agnostic Equipment Guy Episode 106: Show Notes Nation! I know your favorite thing in the water treatment industry is the equipme...

105 The Other One Thats All About Scale

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

105 The Other One That's All About Scale Episode 105: Show Notes A few weeks back I did and episode on Scale http://scalinguph2o.com/98.  Truth be to...

104 The One on Generational Diversity

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

104 The One on Generational Diversity Episode 104: Show Notes Never before have we had 4 generations working together in the same workplace.  So, it...

103 The One About What a Water Treater Fears

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

103 The One About What a Water Treater Fears Episode 103: Show Notes When my assistant, Carla and I were setting up our production calendar a few mont...

102 TheOther One with Colin Frayne CWT

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

102 The Other One with Colin Frayne, CWT  Episode 102: Show Notes There was just too much wisdom from Colin to fit in one week. So, he's back. Colin ...

101 The One with Colin Frayne CWT

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

101 The One with Colin Frayne, CWT  Episode 101: Show Notes Nation!  you have heard him before on Scaling UP! H2O.  I've interviewed him at AWT eve...

100 The 100th One

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

100 The 100th One Episode 100: Show Notes Can you believe it, I can't!  This is Scaling UP! H2O's 100th episode!  If you are a listener of the show...

099 The One About Health Insurance

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

099 The One About Health Insurance  Episode 99: Show Notes As an employer and a business owner, I know how important it is to take care of the people...

098 The One Thats All About Scale

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

098 The One That's All About Scale Episode 098: Show Notes Nation!  this one is straight from the Scaling UP! Mailbag!  As you know I try to talk on...

097 The One About Filtration on Cooling Towers

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

097 The One About Filtration on Cooling Towers  Episode 97: Show Notes Nation! If you have listened to the show, you know that I believe that every s...

096 The One That Helps Introverts

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

096 The One That Helps Introverts Episode 96: Show Notes Well, Kermit the Frog said It's not easy being green, but it's not easy being introverted eit...

095 The One at the IFMA Conference

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

095 The One at the IFMA Conference Episode 95: Show Notes As a water treater, we have many organizations we have to track.  Most of us are familia...

094 The Other One with Jay Farmerie CWT

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

094 The Other One with Jay Farmerie, CWT Episode 94: Show Notes I'm sure you couldn't wait to tune into the conclusion of last week's episode http:/...

093 The One with Jay Farmerie CWT

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

093 The One with Jay Farmerie, CWT Episode 93: Show Notes As you all have heard me speak about on the show, I am endeavoring to become a better water...

092 The One About My TED Talk Experience

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

092 The One About My TED Talk Experience Episode 92: Show Notes If you have listened to my end year shows, you know I am a goal setter.  I believe th...

091 The One Thats All About Filming Amines Closed Loops and Cooling Towers

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

091 The One That's All About Filming Amines (Closed Loops and Cooling Towers) Episode 91: Show Notes Wow!  Three weeks of filming amines.  What else...

090 The One Thats All About Filming Amines - Boilers

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

090 The One That's All About Filming Amines (Boilers) Episode 90: Show Notes If you haven't listened to last week's episode, Episode 89, The One That...

089 The One Thats All About Filming Amines General

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

089 The One That's All About Filming Amines (General) Episode 89: Show Notes This one is straight from the Scaling UP! H2O mailbag! I have received do...

088 Pinks and Blues - Heat Transfer

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

088 Pinks and Blues: Heat Transfer Episode 88: Show Notes Key Points From This Episode: Heat Transfer Efficiency Managers [0:02:00] Equipment Treater...

087 The One That Takes You to AWTs 2019 Technical Training

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

087 The One That Takes You to AWT's 2019 Technical Training Episode 87: Show Notes Scaling UP! Nation! you know my favorite time of year is when I get...

086 Pinks and Blues Alkalinity

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

086 Pinks and Blues: Alkalinity Episode 86: Show Notes If there is one thing that confuses most water treaters, it is the subject of alkalinity. Alkal...

085 The One with the Business Operating System

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

085 The One with the Business Operating System Episode 85: Show Notes OK Scaling UP! Nation! You know that I love business. And I love helping people ...

084 Pinks and Blues pH

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

084 Pinks and Blues: pH Episode 84: Show Notes Everybody uses pH but very few truly understand what it is.  Moreover, the people that are brave enoug...

083 The One About Water Management Plans

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

083 The One About Water Management Plans Episode 83: Show Notes Water Management Plan, Oh My! Many wonder about what they are, do they need them an...