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Mike Blake had already owned and operated his own pool cleaning and maintenance company for four years when he decided to convert it to the <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=one-year-after-converting-his-business-to-the-pool-scouts-model-franchisee-mike-blake-is-seeing-major-revenue-customer-retention-benefits-2709819" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts</a> franchise model. While his business, Sapphire Pools and Spas, was doing fine in its native North Dallas area, it was also stagnant, and he wanted to further scale his enterprise.After researching franchising opportunities, he came across <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/info/index.html">Pool Scouts</a> and learned about its business conversion program. He decided to switch over and purchased three Pool Scouts territories in the Dallas-Fort Worth area—Frisco and North Plano/Allen—and started his franchisee training in February of 2018.Blake is the first independent <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/pool-cleaning-and-maintenance-franchise-pool-scouts-doubles-footprint-in-northern-dallas-eyes-houston-austin-and-san-antonio-for-additional-growth-2709585">business owner-turned-franchisee</a> in the Pool Scouts system. One year after making the switch, he is thrilled to have made the change. With Sapphire Pools and Spas, Blake was able to service several residential pools in the area; but since converting to the Pool Scouts model, his potential client base has expanded with about 20,000 residential pools being located in the territories where he currently operates.In terms of revenue, Blake’s business grew by about 50 percent in 2018. He went from 40 customers to 110 customers after he made the switch. Customer retention has also improved.“Having been a pool professional for several years, Mike Blake was very familiar with the space before joining the brand,” said Pool Scouts President Michael Wagner. “We have truly enjoyed seeing his success over the last year and look forward to the opportunities still ahead within the market.”Blake’s main reason for converting his business over to the Pool Scouts brand was to take advantage of the brand’s marketing support. Indeed, the brand prides itself on the marketing support it provides its franchise system, which includes backend support plus systems and training.“That’s why I joined; it was for help on the marketing side to grow the business,” Blake said. “My business had reached the point where it just wouldn’t grow anymore.”Business owners who are looking to convert their independent pool maintenance businesses to the Pool Scouts model should note that they will be able to <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/fort-worth-business-press-pool-scouts-wows-with-professional-service-2706621">offer an enhanced product</a>.“At the end of the day you’re delivering a better product to your customer,” Blake said. “Your customers are getting reports related to your services and their level of satisfaction is higher. Just in talking to customers, I know that most of them like the reports.”Plus, those who convert enjoy the benefit of having access to an entire franchise system with which to share best practices and support.“It’s nice to have a community of owners out there when you’re having a bad day,” Blake said. “There’s always somebody you can reach out to when that sort of thing happens and they can help you out. I’m also in kind of a unique position in that another Pool Scouts franchise opened up right next door to me in the nearby town of McKinney, so we’ve been able to help each other out. It’s nice to have a fellow, local franchisee; somebody with whom to share resources.”One way in which the brand helps to differentiate itself from other pool maintenance companies is the way it allows for customer feedback. The efforts have certainly paid off.Within their first year of being Pool Scouts franchisees, Blake and his wife, Michelle, were recognized at the brand’s <a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/pool-scouts-third-annual-conference-highlights-continued-growth-2709055">annual conference and awards banquet</a>. They received the Best Buzz Award, which recognizes the brand franchisee with the highest net promoter score. Customers are asked whether they would recommend the business to a friend or family member on a scale of one to 10, and Blake’s franchise was recognized as the top franchise in 2018 for superior customer service.The Blakes also received the Highpoint Award, which honors the franchisee with the highest overall score from the brand’s mystery shopper program.Blake is thrilled with the way his franchise experience has gone and is looking to the future. He’s also appreciative of the Pool Scouts corporate team and how they have continued to be receptive to franchisee feedback.“It’s been a good, positive experience and corporate leadership has been truly supportive,” Blake said. “If you have suggestions, they’re good about listening and making changes when they can.”Typical <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/our-opportunity/investment/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=one-year-after-converting-his-business-to-the-pool-scouts-model-franchisee-mike-blake-is-seeing-major-revenue-customer-retention-benefits-2709819" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">startup costs for purchasing a Pool Scouts franchise</a> range from 57,600-108,375, with an average initial investment of $95,000.

One Year After Converting His Business to the Pool Scouts Model, Franchisee Mike Blake is Seeing Major Revenue, Customer Retention Benefits

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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. Technicians are trained in testing, monitoring, treating and servicing pools and can provide ongoing service as well as help at the beginning and end of the summer season. With 79 territories across 17 states, Pool Scouts offers a great opportunity as a low-cost franchise in the pool services industry with available territories across the United States. For more information or franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://poolscoutsfranchise.com">http://poolscoutsfranchise.com</a>.&nbsp;ABOUT BUZZ FRANCHISE BRANDSFounded in 2012 and based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Buzz Franchise Brands is a fast-growing multi-brand franchising organization that builds companies that get people talking. The organization's first brand, Mosquito Joe, was sold to Neighborly in late 2018 after growing to almost 300 locations. 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