Posted by Jeremy Hine on January 1, 2010 at 8:30am
If you're reading this then you have probably survived 2009. So now what? Are you in still in survival mode? Are you out there "Killing it and Dragging it home?"What worked in 2009 and will you continue that path for 2010?What didn't work in 2009 and will you continue that process?What is it that you wish for in regards to your pool business for 2010?Its not falling apart is it? Is it falling into place as part of the grand master plan?No right/wrong one word or one page answers, I was just sitting here thinking about the fact that I'm at my desk on a rainy morning. I've got a couple of proposals for large repair projects, and customer authorizations to get back toKeep at it and I'll see you at the top.-JeremyI fix broken pools, spas, and hot tubsFlorida Leisure Pool & Spawww.FLLeisure.com
I think 2010 is looking better for pool builders - I know I talk to quite a few who seem pretty optimistic! budgets are much tighter but if you can build a good pool for a fair price there seem to be sales to be made!
One of the blessings of 2009 for me was the hiring of a fantastic crew leader. That allowed me to spend more time working on my business instead of working in it. I think it’s very easy to get tunnel vision in this business and we have to learn to allow people to go out and make some mistakes as long as we help them learn from them. 2009 for me saw a substantial increase in work load and I live in the Detroit market. Another area I had success in this past year was the hospitality industry. Indoor hotel pools tend to be neglected or at least improperly cared for by the hotel maintenance personnel.
I think 2010 will be even better with the on site leak training for pool service contractors I am starting as of this month. I look forward to using my knowledge of thirty plus years in this business to help others become more successful. I am also continuing to push my connections at Ecolab to get more proactive with regard to repairs on clients pools.
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I think 2010 will be even better with the on site leak training for pool service contractors I am starting as of this month. I look forward to using my knowledge of thirty plus years in this business to help others become more successful. I am also continuing to push my connections at Ecolab to get more proactive with regard to repairs on clients pools.
Happy New Year
Emile