1851

<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx/poolpro-names-poolwerx-northern-utah-owners-among-top-30-under-40-2724422">Kevin Linsley and Steven Kay</a>, the owners of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx/info">Poolwerx</a> in northern Utah, bring a combined entrepreneurial spirit and dedication that has already earned them the prestigious title of Rookies of the Year. This recognition marks a significant milestone in their journey with the world-renowned swimming pool repair, maintenance and retail franchise.Linsley was born and bred in Utah, and has a rich background in construction and landscape architecture.&nbsp; “I started my own outdoor living company, Valley Design Build, back in 2015,” he said. “I specialized in unique, fun projects like building skateparks, splash pads, bike trails, water features, etc. As we got deeper and deeper down that rabbit hole, swimming pools and spas naturally became a part of it. We saw a huge need for somebody to take care of all these bodies of water that were going in the ground.” Around this time, Linsley crossed paths with Kay, a horticulture expert who hails from the Seattle area.&nbsp;“Over the last eight years, we have been doing landscaping together,” Linsley said. “But we have both always been entrepreneurial-minded.” Fueled by this shared passion and a desire to fill a need within their community, the duo started looking into various franchise concepts within the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx/why-pool-cleaning-and-pool-retail-is-a-sexy-franchise-opportunity-in-2024-2725022#featured">booming pool industry</a>.&nbsp; “I had started multiple businesses in the past, and I had a perception that franchising was for those who couldn’t do it on their own,” said Linsley. “But the more I looked into it, the more I realized that a franchise is inviting you to collaborate with all your expertise and knowledge. Not only are you joining in name, but you are now in network with a team all across the nation. My mind changed drastically.” Eventually, they came across the&nbsp;<a href="https://poolwerxfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-poolwerxs-rookie-of-the-year-franchisees-2725949" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Poolwerx</a> name at a convention. “We came in and met everybody and they were very genuine,” said Kay. “With Poolwerx, you have to do things a certain way, but they also give you the freedom and liberty to do things your own way. It's not a cookie-cutter position. We decided to pull the trigger.”&nbsp;Founded in 1992, Poolwerx is one of the world’s largest swimming pool repair, maintenance and retail franchises. The brand offers a range of pool services, from residential and commercial pool cleaning to retail equipment sales and repair. This diversity ensures that franchisees have a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx/diving-into-success-how-poolwerx-created-a-21-million-auv-multi-revenue-stream-pool-franchise-2723705">multitude of revenue streams</a> to explore within the pool industry, catering to various customer needs.&nbsp;And with the backing of their existing landscaping business, Linsley and Kay had no issue finding customers.&nbsp;“The nice thing is that we already have clients, so we can build a pool and then we can come in and help take care of it,” said Linsley. “It is amazing to have that type of service in our back pocket. A lot of pool owners who have pools and properties need different things, and that means we can refer them back to our landscaping company as well.”&nbsp;Since joining Poolwerx a year ago, the duo has been hard at work: “We’ve really been grinding and working our butts off,” Kay said. “But that is what has allowed us to achieve everything we’ve achieved so far.” The hard work isn’t going unnoticed. Not only were the pair recently recognized on&nbsp;<a href="https://poolpromag.com/30-under-40-linsley-kay-poolwerx-northern-utah/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-poolwerxs-rookie-of-the-year-franchisees-2725949" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PoolPro's Top 30 Under 40 list</a>, but they also won the Rookie of the Year award at&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx/poolwerx-2024-newport-beach-conference-2725324#featured">Poolwerx’s 2024 conference.&nbsp;</a> Linley and Kay's commitment to excellence and community service is evident in their ambitious plans for the future.&nbsp; "Our big goal is to really make Poolwerx a household name in Utah," Linsley said. "We want to give everybody the chance to be within minutes of a Poolwerx retail store so all the DIYers can service their own pool, and also have enough service trucks in our territory so we can service anybody who needs help, both on the commercial and residential side. We don’t know where that ends, but we hope to have five to seven stores in Utah.”As they reflect on their achievements and the road ahead, both Kay and Linsley are grateful for the support and recognition they've received. “Remember, building a business is not easy,” Linsley said. “It's not for everybody, but for a good amount of people, it is exactly what they need in their life to challenge and push them to grow. When you finally do hit your stride, there is such a sense of accomplishment, it's amazing.”&nbsp;&nbsp; This year, Poolwerx is looking for qualified and passionate Franchise Partners to help&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx/poolwerxs-2024-franchise-predictions-with-ceo-andrew-kidd-2725221#featured">achieve U.S expansion</a> to 120+ stores by adding 30 new franchises annually in the U.S. The team has identified several markets primed for growth, including Texas (Houston, San Antonio and Austin), North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota and Wisconsin.For more information on the cost to buy a Poolwerx franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx">https://1851franchise.com/poolwerx</a>.

Poolwerx: Rookie of the Year Franchisees

1851 Franchise

Kevin Linsley and Steven Kay, who have spent the past decade offering landscaping services to northern Utah, are excited to fill a new gap in the market for comprehensive pool repair, maintenance and retail.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Meet Poolwerx’s Rookie of the Year Franchisees

meet-poolwerxs-rookie-of-the-year-franchisees

CapitalSpring

Graphic with orange chart and hand pointing at graph

CapitalSpring Closes on Initial $505 Million of $1 Billion Target just Two Months After the Launch of its Seventh Flagship Investment Fund 

capitalspring-closes-505m-fund-vii

Children's Lighthouse

How Families Are Building Brighter Futures Together With Children’s Lighthouse

how-families-are-building-brighter-futures-together-with-childrens-lighthouse

One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise - Paul and Will Harris - 1851 Franchise

Keeping the Crystal Coast Comfortable: How a Father-Son Duo Brought One Hour HVAC to Their Community

one-hour-heating-ac-franchise-paul-will-harris-crystal-coast

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions: A Recession-Resistant Franchise Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

caring-transitions-a-recession-resistant-franchise-opportunity-for-entrepreneurs

Minuteman Press International

L-R: Bob Titus (CEO), Eric Shank (Catonsville, MD), Bob Heimbuch (RVP), and Nick Titus (President).

Minuteman Press Franchise Owner Eric Shank Recognized at World Expo

minuteman-press-franchise-owner-eric-shank-earns-standing-ovation-at-world-expo-for-growth-in-catonsville-md

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

AI-related job cuts, October U.S. job cuts, American job cut record

AI-Fueled Layoffs Reshape the U.S. Job Market — And Highlight Franchising’s Resilience

ai-job-cuts-franchising-path-forward

Crunch Fitness Franchise - Sixth Street Minority Stake - CR Fitness - 1851 Franchise

Sixth Street Takes Minority Stake in CR Fitness, the Largest Crunch Fitness Franchisee

cr-fitness-crunch-fitness-sixth-street-investment

houses, Why Top Franchises of 2025 Outperform Independent Businesses

Why the Top Franchises of 2025 Outperform Independent Businesses

how-franchises-outperform-independent-business-2025-tech-data

Photo of Happinest Brands teams standing together in front of branded vehicles

Happinest Brands Continues Strong 2025 Trajectory With Major Q3 Growth and Strategic Wins

happinest-brands-q3-franchise-growth

Franchise Owners Step Up To Support Communities During Government Shutdown - 1851 Franchise

Franchise Owners Step Up To Support Communities During Government Shutdown

franchise-community-support-shutdown

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Barb Volk and KidStrong logo

Why This Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Owner Is Developing KidStrong Franchises

kidstrong-franchise-owner-barb-volk-2025

1851 Franchisee Spotlight with photo of April De Jesus and Paris Baguette logo

Real Estate Entrepreneur and Mom of Two, April De Jesus Builds Her Family Legacy with Paris Baguette in Toronto

paris-baguette-april-dejesus-yorkdale

image of john oldham from pool scouts franchise in Greater South Fort Worth

New Franchisee Brings Hard Work and Heart to His New Pool Scouts Business in  Greater South Fort Worth

Meet Poolwerx’s Rookie of the Year Franchisees

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS