If you’ve ever watched a pool Facebook group long enough, you’ve seen the same two posts: the “new plaster day” celebration… and the “is this normal?” panic post with dusting, streaks, footprints, and blotchy spots. This episode is about why those outcomes are often decided before the pool is even filled—especially in the first 24–48 hours.

We break down plaster in homeowner language: what it is, what it’s doing while it’s still “young,” why strong acid on day zero is a shortcut with a price tag, and what “good” looks like when a crew respects the process—mixing discipline, crew size, bond coat, controlled exposure timing, and safe handling of corrosives.

This is general education. Always follow your finish manufacturer’s written startup plan and local rules.

Cash sounds simple. Skipping permits sounds faster. This episode explains how those shortcuts turn into fines, forced tear-outs, insurance headaches, and expensive fixes—sometimes years later, right when you try to sell.

Cash jobs and “no-permit needed” promises are everywhere. They sound like a shortcut. But they often turn into the most expensive kind of project: the one you pay for twice.

In this episode, we break down what really happens when work is done without permits (or when an “owner-builder” permit is used the wrong way). We talk about why permits matter beyond paperwork, how problems surface during inspections, insurance claims, and real-estate transactions, and what “getting caught later” can look like—stop-work orders, fines, failed inspections, and remediation that costs more than doing it right the first time.

If you’re a homeowner trying to save money, this is the episode that helps you spot the red flags early—before a “great deal” turns into a liability.

Not legal advice. This is general education about risk, safety, and common outcomes. Always verify requirements with your local building department and licensed professionals.

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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:
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(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.)

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