From Idaho to Texas, from warranty work and trying remodels, from two people to 12 — Zac Nicklas’ journey in the pool industry has covered a lot of ground. When Nicklas’ best friend and now business partner, Justin Morehead, moved to Houston from Idaho and got a job working in the pool industry, Nicklas road…
When Max Brown joined the pool industry, he says he was just cleaning pools on a surface level. Thanks to getting more experience, certifications and on-the-job-training, he now feels he’s on the way to a professional career and trade. “I really enjoy being able to fix a headache for a customer and seeing them genuinely…
Leah Perry’s first experience in the pool industry was riding around with her husband on his route and helping him route his weekly accounts. But when the pair moved to Texas, she got a job at The Pool Boys answering phones and helping in-store customers. Eventually the Pool Boys started offering maintenance, and now Perry…
With the recent surge in gas prices, fuel expenses have increased from $1,300 to $1,600 per month, to more than $3,500 per month over the last two years. To trim costs, Frank Disher, owner of Poolwerx Keller in North Richland Hills, Texas, says his company is taking measures to be more efficient. However, scrutinizing operating expenses can be stressful, tedious and potentially fruitless.