Purchasing a Pool Route, Interview with Charles Baird CEO of National Pool Route Sales -Podcast Audio

In this Podcast I interview Charles Baird the Founder and CEO of National Pool In this Podcast I interview Charles Baird the Founder and CEO of National Pool Route Sales. This is a firm that specializes in selling pool routes to those who want to get into the pool service business. We discuss the ins and outs of purchasing a pool route and the benefits of starting a pool service this way.




To learn more about purchasing a pool route you can visit their websites directly:
bit.ly/nationalpoolroutesales- National Pool Route Sales
bit.ly/CBconsulting- Charles Baird consulting

Buying a Pool Route is much like buying a restaurant, a gas station or a coin laundry. National Pool Route Sales (NPRS) is a broker much like a business broker, but they specialize in selling pool routes. Unlike a traditional business broker that will sell you a business and then leave you to run it and succeed or fail, NPRS will come along side you to help you succeed. They have many safeguards in place to protect you after the sale and also offer you free consulting after the sale to help you grow your business.
One of the protections that they offer is that the seller will sign a non-compete clause so that he cannot go back and try to regain the accounts he just sold you. The seller also will train you and NPRS also offers a guarantee if an account is lost not due to negligence on your part. I mentioned the consulting they include with the purchase and Charles explains in the Podcast that the best way to grow your business is with the help of their consulting firm.
Purchasing a pool route is a big commitment and investment and it is one way to start your business with money coming in the door. An alternative method is working for someone and learning the business and then striking out on your own. You can also get a truck and equipment and start from scratch, but building a route can take some time depending on your area. It can be done this way successfully but many choose instead to just purchase a full or partial pool route.
Many people are reluctant to go this route because of stories they have heard about deals that have gone bad. NPRS is a licensed broker and operates on the same principles as a business broker. The sale is handled through an escrow service and the contracts are legal and binding. This is very different then when you purchase a pool route directly from a pool guy or from an unlicensed company. In those cases there are no safety nets and sometimes those deals can turn out to be very bad.
I personally do not endorse one method over another. I want to give my audience a chance to see every aspect of starting a pool business and purchasing an established pool route through a reputable and licensed broker is a good way to get started. If you wanted to get into the restaurant business you certainly can lease a location and start your business from scratch. It may take you awhile to build up your clientele and your belt may get a bit tight, but it can be done. Or you can by a Burger King that is already making money and step right in and take it over.
I think it boils down to preference in which way you want to get started in the pool business. Charles will go over in detail how NPRS can get you started in the business and he answers many questions regarding purchasing a pool route.




From their website:
Our Services
National Pool Route Sale's customers are supported by ongoing marketing and management consulting. This free consulting is available to our clients via telephone, e-mail or through our website. We answer questions and assist customers with the best practices for maximizing growth and profitability. This is accomplished through the Charles Baird Consulting program. We take pride in providing professional and enthusiastic support.

A few words about us
Charles Baird is the Founder for National Pool Route Sales, LLC. (NPRS), a brokerage for pool service and repair companies. Mr. Baird has sold and consulted for more than 15,000 pool service companies over the past 40 years. He is the author of The Millionaire Pool Man Program which includes: The Millionaire Pool Man Management Guide and The Millionaire Pool Man Marketing Guide, both are considered the premier business tools for an individual entering the pool service and repair industry. Mr. Baird is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in multiple states.
CA Broker, Roy Moss, Licensed Real Estate Broker 01488246
FL Broker, Russell Bieber, Licensed Real Estate Broker 3377575

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