What To Avoid When Buying A Route?

Many sellers focus solely on the sale of their route and the resulting financial gain, neglecting the quality of service the new owner will provide. Such sellers, whose only concern is the profit from the sale, are likely indifferent to your training or success in the business. Proper training is essential in this seemingly simple industry, and mentorship is key to achieving the highest success. That is why we act as a consultant after the sale to assure you have the correct transition. We have clients who have purchased from us three years ago still giving us a call to seek guidance.

Seek a seller who cares about the buyer of his route, as this often ensures thorough training. A seller attentive to his customers' post-sale treatment is generally reliable. However, this does not guarantee you will acquire the necessary knowledge to maximize your success.

Purchasing a route directly from an owner means you are trained exclusively by them. You adopt their methods of servicing and billing accounts, and your industry knowledge comes solely from this individual. Few sellers are adept businessmen; most pool technicians are too occupied with service work to master business management. More than the standard 30-day training, ongoing mentorship is crucial, which is where our extensive experience becomes invaluable. Without a mentor, you cannot achieve optimal success.

Another issue in our industry is the prevalence of individuals convinced they know all there is about the business or pool service, which hinders success. No one knows everything; there is always room to learn from others. Therefore, never underestimate the value of continuous learning and mentorship.