Should I Buy or Build a Pool Route?

Subscribe for a profitable day: https://bit.ly/2HdKrSI Get emailed to be notified of new posts and exclusive content. No sales. No BS. http://eepurl.com/gWantb Check out my blog for more content: https://maxwellmaher.co Follow my Instagram for extras and additional content:   / maxwell_maher   Should I buy or build a pool cleaning route? I have built and sold pool accounts giving me experience in the building of a client base as well the the sales/finance side of the business. There are pros and cons to each method, I will go over each option. Building a Route: Pros: -Low up front investment -You can ease yourself into the business, and if you don't like it you can easily move on to something else -You can make mistakes and learn the in's and out's on a smaller scale -By building your own route you understand the sales process for further, future growth -Can be a side hustle while you are growing it Cons: -Because you won't have full time income right away you will likely have to work two jobs for a period of time before your pool business can sustain you. -No systems will be in place for you -No name recognition -You will have to self teach Buying a Pool Route: Pros: -Immediate cash flow -Can replace a full time job if you purchase a large enough route -Return of investment is high. If you're cleaning pools yourself you will get an 80%-90% annual ROI. 40%-50% if you are hiring out the cleaning services. -If quality is high most accounts will stay. Customer's generally don't care who is cleaning their pool as long as it is done well. -Old owner will generally train you in on cleaning and the route specifics Cons: -Larger upfront investment -You may be training on accounts you paid good money for -You may not know what you're getting into until you start. Bio: My name is Max Maher and I am a lifelong learner and businessman. I document myself leaning new skills, tackling challenges, and give business advice. If there is a skill or challenge you would like to see me attempt feel free to comment below or reach me on Instagram:   / maxwell_maher   Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/2u16F2e Lighting I Use: https://amzn.to/2SYY8Ht Shotgun Mic I Use: https://amzn.to/2O5f4eB Lavalier Lapel Mic I Use: https://amzn.to/2XQQ7rx