Hello all,
Seek advice. I come from a finance background and want to transition into the pool maintenance and home services industry. My goal is to eventually start my own company.
My main question is: what is the best way to learn pool cleaning and maintenance before going out on my own? I assume the most effective approach would be to work for an established company or someone who already manages a pool route. If that’s the case, how would you recommend finding these opportunities in Florida? I applied to couple and got nothing back.
I am ready to commit full-time and focus on learning the trade rather than maximizing income during this period, so I can focus on learning during work and after work. For context, I am currently in the U.S. on a temporary visa and will need to start my own business about a year from now if not sooner to adjust my legal status. Unfortunately, that means I don’t have several years to gradually build experience.
What would be your advice on gaining the necessary skills before starting my own route? And how can I realistically secure a position with a pool service company for 3–6 months without prior experience?
Thank you.