Recent content by coltrane5000

FYI only - I ended up going with Skimmer, Quickbooks, and Gusto (payroll / team onboarding / time tracking)

lol, yeah. I can from IT world, so know what you mean. It comes down to communication, communication, communication.

I agree!

Thank you both! @bradgray Guarded?

I researched multiple businesses to invest in, and liked pools the most. I'd rather spend my day around a beautiful pool than other types of business. Plus, the pool route acquisition vs. revenue ratio is better in pools vs. lawncare. Franchise is an option, but will determine our next steps...

Does anyone have a starting inventory checklist for a new route and truck? I tried to search the forums, but I think it searches the whole internet? Not sure... Thanks! Micky Fokken

Thanks everyone. One of our target differentiators will be to save customers money. I'm excited to learn how the TFP models are different than the pool company norms!

Hi everyone, I have 55 pools (starting Monday) and am incrementally expanding to around 200 pools via acquisitions. I'll have 4.5 techs, including myself as repair tech / backup weekly service tech. I will do all book-keeping, quotes, and invoicing...but want as much automated as possible, so...

Hi everyone! My name is Micky and I live in Dallas / Fort Worth, TX region. I bought my first route (55 pools) and begin route seller's 30-day hands-on training this Monday. I'm buying more routes until I hit 200 pools with multiple pool techs. I come from business operations and also HR /...