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When he joined&nbsp;<a href="http://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info">Pool Scouts</a>, the 65-unit pool cleaning franchise, Matt Hollis was looking for a change. After managing restaurants in the Boise area for 15 years, Hollis began to realize that he was interested in having even more control over his business and professional future. The pool cleaning franchise gave him just that.“I felt like some of the decisions that I wanted to make weren’t supported or understood by the restaurant company because they didn’t know the customers as well as I did,” explained Hollis. “The things that I would try would have good results, but the higher-ups on the corporate ladder found out and just said, ‘That’s not part of our procedures.’ I’d always wanted to own my own business, be my own boss and control my own destiny, and that’s really what led me to the franchise industry.”Hollis explained that, with&nbsp;<a href="http://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-former-restaurant-manager-built-a-successful-franchise-with-pool-scouts-2725218" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts</a>, he still had access to the support, education and training that the corporate team had to offer but was also able to make decisions that he knew would be in the best interest of his business.When Hollis launched his Boise Pool Scouts franchise in 2021, he had a single territory and one vehicle, and he was involved in all aspects of the business.“In 2021 and 2022, I was cleaning all of the pools and hot tubs, doing all of the ordering, scheduling, invoicing and customer communications,” said Hollis. “I had a couple of employees that helped me part-time, but I was still doing everything. I was at every pool and meeting every customer.”In 2023, Hollis’ business had grown to the point that he was able to launch another Pool Scouts vehicle, and he hired some full-time employees. With this, he was no longer attending every job, and he had the bandwidth to focus on administrative duties and customer relations that would ultimately serve to grow the business even further.This year, Hollis is planning to expand his team further and continue delegating to drive even more growth, but he recognizes the value that consistent involvement in the business during the early stages brought him as an owner.“Now, I feel like I have a really good grasp on that stuff,” said Hollis. “This was part of the play — to be hands-on and then kind of step back as I could get a few people on my team. People that I trusted; people that I developed. I still want to be out and see my customers, but in order to grow the business, I can’t be out cleaning pools&nbsp;every day.”With his recent growth, Hollis has found a balance that allows him to be involved with his customers and team members while also dedicating time to business development efforts and his personal interests.“The thing that I love about being my own boss is that I really do control my own destiny. It’s been great because I’ve gotten to spend a lot more time with my kids and my family,” said Hollis. “I’m able to pick my kids up from school and coach their basketball team. My quality of life has improved a ton. There are pressures that come with being a small business owner, but seeing my business grow from one vehicle and no employees to multiple vehicles, a few full-time employees and multiple part-time employees has been really rewarding.”Looking toward his future, Hollis says he looks forward to continued growth. Through his journey with Pool Scouts, he has been able to learn a lot about pool care&nbsp;and&nbsp;business ownership. As the market for pool services in Boise grows, he plans to follow.“I’m really excited for where Pool Scouts can go, and I’m confident that, within the next couple of years, I’ll be able to refine the things that I need to do to make Pool Scouts successful and delegate a lot of those responsibilities,” he said. “I’ll be able to spend more time with my family and kids and be able to open another business — another goal of mine that I’m really looking forward to.”To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts.">&nbsp;https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts.</a>

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/">Pool Scouts</a>, the leading national pool service franchise, is once again partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hopefloats.foundation/">Hope Floats Foundation</a>. May is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/may/national-water-safety-month-may">National Water Safety Month</a>, and<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info"> Pool Scouts</a> franchise locations will participate in the fundraising campaign, raising money to support Hope Floats’ mission of providing swim lesson scholarships to underserved children nationwide.Since 2021, Pool Scouts has raised $106,000 for Hope Floats. Last year, the campaign helped expand access to swim lessons at a critical time, giving more children access to lessons ahead of summer. This year, the brand is setting a $10,000 goal.<a href="https://www.stepintoswim.org/">Step Into Swim</a>, an initiative of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phta.org/">Pool &amp; Hot Tub Alliance</a>, an organization dedicated to promoting water safety and making waves in drowning prevention, is once again pledging to match donations up to $20,000 for a second year. Step Into Swim has funded swimming lessons for more than 300,000 children across the country.&nbsp;“Water safety is something our franchisees see firsthand in the communities they serve, so this partnership is a natural extension of what we do every day,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynlea-rudell-9a8b797/">Lynlea Rudell</a>, director of marketing for Pool Scouts. “As our system grows and we celebrate our 10th year, we have an opportunity to make an even bigger impact by helping more families access swim lessons and stay safe around the water.”<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-m-b4558317/">Kristin Mabrouk</a>, executive director for Hope Floats, said the collaboration continues to grow in impact each year as both organizations expand. Through the campaign, funds have been used to support families and provide access to children who may be the first in their families to learn to swim.“Pool Scouts is a very aligned partnership because they're working with people who understand the need for water safety,” she said. “Then we're able to allocate those scholarship funds to those same communities that they're in.”According to the CDC,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0514-vs-drowning.html">drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children</a>. Formal swim lessons can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/drowning-prevention-starts-with-swim-lessons/">reduce that risk by 88%</a>, and Pool Scouts’ donations help make those lessons available to more families in the communities it serves.Mabrouk said the timing of the campaign matters because it lines up right before summer, when more families are around pools and water. That makes it easier to get kids into lessons right when they need them. She also pointed out that the funding can make a real difference for families with more than one child, since it allows siblings to take lessons at the same time instead of spacing them out or choosing just one.National Water Safety Month highlights the role education plays in keeping families safe around the water. For Pool Scouts, that focus connects directly to its broader effort to support the communities it serves.“The Pool Scouts network keeps expanding and so does ours, so we can help more people everywhere,” Mabrouk said. “We're very grateful for the partnership and excited to be going into our 10th year and beyond.”Those interested in donating to the Pool Scouts/Hope Floats campaign for National Water Safety Month can do so at&nbsp;<a href="https://givebutter.com/poolscouts2026">https://givebutter.com/poolscouts2026</a>.&nbsp;To learn more about franchise opportunities with Pool Scouts, visit:<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts"> https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts</a>.&nbsp;ABOUT POOL SCOUTS:Virginia Beach, Virginia-based Pool Scouts is a premier pool service franchise focused on delivering a quality, consistent brand experience while providing pool cleaning, maintenance and minor repair services at residential properties. 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