The opportunities in the pool industry are limitless

The opportunities in the pool industry are limitless

The opportunities in the pool industry are limitless

Australia is a sunny country with blue skies and an embedded culture that loves bbqs, pool parties and relaxing by the water. Australia boasts 1.2 million household swimming pools. The industry itself is valued at $658 million (IBISWorld 2016-2017) and demand for Jim’s Pool Care services continues to grow

Their is  huge demand for Jim’s Pool Care services, with Franchises in certain regions “maxing out” and unable to take on more work.  What does this mean for potential business owners? Given the Jim’s brand is recognised by 94% of Australian adults alongside with its 100% satisfaction guarantee, a pool care business owner will not have difficulty pitching to the long line of customers waiting to have their pools serviced.

Never worked in the pool industry but want to take the plunge?

The first step is taking the initiative, whether it’s for the lifestyle balance, being your own boss or just an exciting new adventure! This can be quite overwhelming, but Jims Pool care has a very strong training and support network. Jim’s Pool Care offers on the road and pool side training. New franchisees are required to attend a three day Pool School, along with a ten day on the road log book to enhance all their poolside skills.

Brett Blair, MD of Jim’s Pool Care, recently said in an interview by Eden Exchange, “Attitude is vital to being successful, we can teach any new franchisee the technical and business skills required to be successful in their Jim’s Pool Care franchise; but if they don’t have the right attitude and enthusiasm to be the best they can be, it may be difficult to reach their goals”

Stephen Sofer, a Regional Franchisor for Sydney East’s Jim’s Pool Care said in an interview, “Jim’s Pool Care actively promotes the creation and completion of marketing plans and business goals.  Franchisors then assist franchisees to reach these goals. We have franchisees from all walks of life and different work backgrounds. Some work part-time, some do the school run and work in between while others work from sunrise to sunset.”

James Angelevski from Jim’s Pool Care in Victoria said in an interview, “The biggest change is the flexibility and lifestyle balance, it was always a challenge to attend my kids baseball game on a Tuesday afternoon. I can now plan around family time, school drop offs and other activities.”

The Jim’s Pool Care franchise has opportunities right across the nation, with a proven franchise system, support, training and guidance.  There is nothing stopping you from being your own boss and growing your business. James mentions that customers know the brand, they know the service offering, they have probably used Jim’s in the past and trust you because of it. A quick google search confirms positive reviews from happy customers, the advertising is top notch alongside with its active social media presence. “The key is listening to your customers, understand and listen to them, ask for feedback,” says James.

Russell Smith gives insight in the type of customers he deals with in the regions of Shellharbour, Wollongong and Kiama in New South Wales. “There are a lot of families with both partners providing income, so families are time poor. This means that there is plenty of demand out there for a service like ours. I also service pools for a number of Real Estate Agents, it keeps us busy, considering even vacant pools need care”.

The benefits of the business

• Financial Reward – As Adam Post (regional franchisor in VIC) recently described in his interview with Eden Exchange, “Within the first few weeks I was making money, and within 12 months I had built a large customer base with a healthy income”.
• Growth of the business – with the average household income increasing, culture of bbqs, pool parties and social events, Aussies love to find a reason to own a pool! This creates more and more demand for the Jim’s Pool Care business.
• Proven Business Model and training – There is always support, whether its understanding the groundwork of actual pool care, or setting business goals/marketing, or even how to approach customers!

If you want to learn more about a Jim’s Pool Care Franchise complete our online enquiry form and one of our friendly team will be in touch.

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