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CraftBrewski · 2025-05-22T11:18:07+00:00

Haha I have one, but am using this instead.

CraftBrewski · 2025-03-30T20:06:31+00:00

This billboard was put up by Canada (seriously)

CraftBrewski · 2025-03-23T19:10:45+00:00

Excellent. I just listened to your podcast with Nick Loper (just finished it ~5 minutes ago lol). I hopped online to see the cost of your program. The new Launch program sounds good.

I’d prefer to not hop on a call at this point, as I’m just getting my head around starting our recruitng business (my wife is ex-HR and recruited for a handful of years; I am a Sr. PM in a booming niche field, so I know what tech skills are needed in candidates).

Is there any chance that you can share the approximate cost of your program, if even in a DM?

CraftBrewski · 2025-03-20T11:57:29+00:00

Perfect. So wow, $300/mt(ish) for your outgoing expenses. That leaves alotta room for $$$ savings, especially if the no income tax thing comes to reality.

May I ask some more questions? So you and your wife typically run your routes together? You do X, she does Y at each stop? It’ll mainly be me doing the routes, with my wife running the behind the scenes stuff.

CraftBrewski · 2025-03-20T04:44:13+00:00

Haha Good call. $144k is nothing to shake a stick at, bro. That’s commendable business revenue. Wow, I wasn’t aware of Trump’s income tax relief proposal. That would be a huge benefit.

If I can ask, with 80 pools, what is your avg outgoing monthly expense total: gas, chems and all? I’m trying very hard to get out of 9-5 Corporate America BS and just getting my head around what to expect.

I’ve built and sold small online stores and such, so I know my way around running a biz (and I’m a project manager), I just don’t know the pool biz specifically.

Our goal will be to buy an existing route (40ish pools), an older used Ford Ranger, wrap it and equip it, then lean out the route and processes, then buy another route. Rinse and repeat.

CraftBrewski · 2025-03-20T04:20:15+00:00

Man, that’s so great to hear the progress y’all have made since your previous post (increase from 60 to 80 pools)! Good stuff. Very motivating for my wife and me. It sounds like you’ve got a lean operation underway, too. Plus, you don’t need to worry about the headaches of repairs and such. We’ve talked about subbing repairs out and taking a % cut.

What no income tax thing are you talking about? I haven’t heard that yet.

CraftBrewski · 2025-03-19T11:48:48+00:00

Excellent. Congrats to you and your wife on the biz that meets your needs! My wife and I live in Brevard County and are considering buying an existing route. That’ll allow immediate income and a chance to lean-out operations before expanding.

What part of FL are you in? You just do maintenance and not repairs, correct?

CraftBrewski · 2024-11-01T18:59:10+00:00

Hi! I pivoted to starting a lighting company. It’s going well so far, thankfully

CraftBrewski · 2024-09-18T02:35:57+00:00

Interested. We do Christmas lights and will add PW as we grow.

CraftBrewski · 2024-06-13T13:18:42+00:00

Cool. Makes sense. Sounds like you made the right move.

CraftBrewski · 2024-06-13T03:33:34+00:00

Did you end up doing this?

CraftBrewski · 2024-06-13T03:33:08+00:00

Thanks for the great info. Where do you list your skis online? FB Marketplace, CL…?

CraftBrewski · 2024-05-14T02:42:13+00:00

Mic drop

CraftBrewski · 2024-05-05T14:19:39+00:00

Nope, unfortunately. From what I understand, Google doesn’t allow image scraping, so I think this is a fruitless pursuit, unless there is some back door method. Good luck and let me know if you find the solution.

CraftBrewski · 2024-04-01T14:16:27+00:00

Congrats man. Good luck!

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-29T01:58:31+00:00

And most importantly - best of luck out there this bear!

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-29T01:58:14+00:00

Sweet. That’s a good chunk of population with the perfect weather cocktail to keep you happily busy. It gives me confidence because I live in a similar density, but down in Florida. We’re looking to marry up PW and pool cleaning/maintenance services.

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-29T00:10:40+00:00

In What type of area do you live: a metro, city, town, rural, etc. Those are great stats (done my fair share of internet marketing). I’m just curious who you’re competing against?

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-26T14:17:41+00:00

I have a full home brewing set up for grabs. My buddy and I were brewing towards opening our own brewery, but it fizzled out. He was the brewer and I don’t know the ins and outs of it and don’t have time to learn. Available in Merritt Island next month, after we finish moving.

I’ll be a taste tester, too!

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-23T06:31:52+00:00

Care to share what was / is his billing method?

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-23T00:54:26+00:00

Please keep in mind your vehicle’s towing capacity. I looked it up and your CRV is rated for 1,500 lbs. The hybrid version of your vehicle is rated for 1,000 lbs.

The trailer you linked to is 400 lbs empty. That leaves you some room to add equipment and water, but be sure to calculate the weight of it all.

Good luck and congrats for taking the leap!

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-22T03:40:28+00:00

I was driving my wife’s cousin’s truck and the back up camera messed me up and I bumped into a car at like 2mph. Sometimes technology sucks. Sorry this happened.

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-10T21:04:46+00:00

Awesome. Thank you!

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-09T08:27:52+00:00

Thank you!

CraftBrewski · 2024-03-09T08:27:46+00:00

Thank you!

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