Founder • Educator • Method Creator
Jeff David
Pool Leak Detection • Leak Business Academy • H.U.N.T.E.R. Method
Jeff David is the founder of Leak Business Academy and Leak & Subsurface Locators, Inc. He creates practical systems that help pool and service professionals reduce guesswork, improve judgment, and make better decisions when the answer is not immediately clear.
About
Who is Jeff David?
Jeff David is the founder of Leak Business Academy and Leak & Subsurface Locators, Inc. He is the creator of the H.U.N.T.E.R. Method, a structured system for professional pool leak detection, and the Verbal Pivot Method, a communication framework for service professionals.
Through his companies, training programs, and educational content, Jeff teaches professionals how to improve diagnostic accuracy, strengthen customer communication, and make better decisions under uncertainty. He is known for transforming real-world field experience into practical, repeatable systems that reduce guesswork, improve judgment, and raise the standard of professional service.
Jeff holds Florida Pool Contractor License CPC1457277, active since 2006, and serves on the board of the Florida Pool and Spa Association, Palm Beach Chapter.
Credentials
Verified background
Verifiable credentials that form the professional foundation behind Jeff's teaching and field work.
| Credential | Details |
|---|---|
| Florida Pool Contractor License | CPC1457277 Certified Pool/Spa Contractor — active since August 2006, verified with Florida DBPR |
| Business Owner | Leak & Subsurface Locators, Inc. — multi-technician pool leak detection service company serving Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, Florida |
| Education Founder | Leak Business Academy — training platform for pool leak detection professionals |
| Industry Association | Board member, Florida Pool and Spa Association — Palm Beach Chapter |
| Academic Background | Master's Degree in Psychology • Former College Adjunct Professor |
| Methods Created | H.U.N.T.E.R. Method (pool leak detection) • Verbal Pivot Method (customer communication) |
Frameworks
Methods created by Jeff David
Two structured frameworks developed from years of field experience and technician training. Each one is built around the same core idea: professionals perform better when they have a repeatable process for making decisions under uncertainty.
Primary Framework
The H.U.N.T.E.R. Method
A structured approach to professional pool leak detection. It moves technicians through each job with discipline and a repeatable diagnostic process instead of guesswork.
- H Hear the customer and history
- U Understand the pool layout and systems
- N Narrow down likely leak zones
- T Test systematically
- E Expose the leak source
- R Recommend repair and verify
Communication Framework
The Verbal Pivot Method
A communication framework for service professionals. It helps technicians and business owners guide difficult conversations, explain uncertainty clearly, and protect customer trust under pressure.
- 1 Stay calm and present under pressure
- 2 Redirect emotional conversations
- 3 Explain findings and value clearly
- 4 Set and maintain professional boundaries
- 5 Guide the customer toward the next right decision
Companies
Organizations founded by Jeff David
Two distinct companies — one that does the field work, one that teaches it.
Education Company
Leak Business Academy
Jeff's training platform for pool leak detection professionals. The academy teaches field methods, business operations, customer communication, and practical judgment for building a stronger leak detection business. Offerings include courses, manuals, workbooks, live workshops, and field systems.
Leak Business Academy has an international following with students and professionals in the United States, Australia, and India.
leakbusinessacademy.com →Field Service Company — Florida
Leak & Subsurface Locators, Inc.
Jeff's Florida-based pool leak detection and inspection company serving Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. It serves as the real-world field operation behind many of the systems taught through Leak Business Academy — the live proof that the methods work in the field. Services include pool leak detection, subsurface locating, inspections, diagnostics, and repair recommendations.
Verified by Google Reviews Verified by Google Reviews — see LSL's Google Business Profile for confirmed client feedback and field results.mdash; read client feedback directly on Google.
leakandsubsurfacelocators.com →Publications & Courses
Training materials and resources
Courses, manuals, guides, and tools published through Leak Business Academy.
Residential Pool Leak Manual
Digital Manual / PDF
Leak Detection Business eBook
eBook
Leak Detection Business Blueprint
Guide
Stop Guessing Pool Leaks
Beginner Guide
4 Hour Pool Leak Detection Workshop
Live Workshop
Commercial Spa Leak Detection Course
Online Course
Spa Jet & Underground Pipe Repair Training
Online Course
Skimmer Replacement Mastery
Online Course
Professional Pool Pressure Manifold Build Guide
Guide
Leak Detection Operational Kit
Business Workbook
Leak Analyzer & Evaporation Calculator
Free Diagnostic Tools
Equipment List — Pool Leak Detection
Reference Guide
By the numbers
Field proof behind the training
The systems Jeff teaches are not theoretical. They were built from years of active field work and refined through real jobs, real clients, and real results.
Third-party verification
Leak & Subsurface Locators, Inc. has accumulated verified client reviews on Google confirming the professionalism, diagnostic accuracy, and communication standards Jeff teaches through his methods. Read verified Google reviews →
Teaching Philosophy
How Jeff approaches training
Jeff teaches that professional service work should not depend on guessing, rushing, or tool worship. The best results come from clear thinking, disciplined testing, honest communication, and knowing what decision to make next. His training is built to develop better judgment — not just more information.
Field diagnostics
Teaching technicians how to inspect, test, document, and confirm leak sources with a structured process.
Customer communication
Helping professionals explain uncertainty, protect trust, and guide customers through difficult decisions.
Business operations
Training service businesses to improve pricing, systems, documentation, and long-term sustainability.
Judgment under uncertainty
Developing the mental discipline to make good decisions when the situation is unclear or pressure is high.
Frequently Asked Questions
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