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Historically, the industry of pool cleaning and maintenance has been dominated by men, and women who own and operate their own pool service businesses have been hard to come by&nbsp; — until now. Three of <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-female-franchisees-find-their-niche-in-the-male-dominated-industry-service-industry-2714175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts</a>’ female franchisees — Tiffany Consoli, Michelle Stern and Heather Pontius — are taking the industry by storm and proving themselves successful in their entrepreneurial endeavors.<a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts/female-franchisees-making-their-mark-with-pool-scouts-2708596">Consoli</a>, who was Pool Scouts’ very first franchisee in Raleigh, North Carolina, was looking to start her own business after spending years working in retail and management. She said it was the culture of service that working in the pool service industry required that attracted her to the brand.&nbsp;“If you’re passionate about service, this business really allows you to hone in on it,” said Consoli. “We’re really able to focus on that homeowner and their needs in this business. Being a homeowner myself, I’m able to relate to that experience, and I have the opportunity to start building a relationship with my clients. That’s what has been the most fun for me.”When asked her opinion on why she feels the pool service industry is one that’s so heavily dominated by males, Consoli said she’s learned that it’s a trade not too many people are familiar with — men or women. She says it has been her willingness to do research and openness to develop knowledge and garner the skills of the industry that have brought her such success.“Franchising, in particular, offers women the opportunity to start a business with the support of the franchisor and experience success quickly by following the structure and plan provided,” said Consoli. “Franchising requires ambition, dedication and the ability to lead — all characteristics of today’s business-minded women.”<a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/pool-scouts-makes-waves-in-dallas-fort-worth-with-more-room-to-grow/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-female-franchisees-find-their-niche-in-the-male-dominated-industry-service-industry-2714175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stern</a>, who owns her Texas-based business with her husband Steve, attributes her success to her experience of learning how to navigate male-dominated environments in the military. Her attraction to the brand was based on the element of teamwork Pool Scouts offers and the ability it's given her to be able to support her clients through service.&nbsp;“I’ve worked in historically male-dominated environments my entire career, from the U.S. Navy to the tech industry,” said Stern. “As a female, I’ve achieved success through personal influence more so than via a position or title. I’ve always believed that it takes a team working together to create success, which means everyone succeeds through the help and support of others, not as a one-woman show. As I talked with the people on the Pool Scouts teams, both at the corporate office and other franchise owners, I got a good feeling about the brand’s level of support — that this was a strong team I’d like to be a part of.”Pontius, who is a single mother of two and the owner of a Pool Scouts territory in Columbus, Ohio, says she’s always felt motivated by opportunities. She was drawn to the support that the brand provides and has never felt limited to what she can do in her business.“I signed on as a woman in this business because I had confidence in the brand,” said Pontius. “Women shouldn’t feel limited in any space, they can do whatever they set their mind to.”One commonality between these women is that their passion for customer service drives their success and engagement in this business. Angela Paules, chief marketing officer of <a href="https://buzzfranchisebrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-female-franchisees-find-their-niche-in-the-male-dominated-industry-service-industry-2714175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buzz Franchise Brands</a>, Pool Scouts’ parent company, says pool cleaning and maintenance services are businesses focused on people, and that’s what makes women in this industry such successful entrepreneurs.&nbsp;“While Pool Scouts is obviously a pool cleaning business, what's more important is that it's a people business — a customer-service business,” said Paules. “Women generally have a natural nurturing quality, and many have customer service experience somewhere in their careers. These skills translate seamlessly into running a business like Pool Scouts, where managing a team and providing an exceptional customer experience are the keys to success.”For women who are looking to franchise with the brand, or simply enter the franchise industry in general, Consoli says that best advice is to be open to learning.&nbsp;“Being open to learning new skills and developing knowledge of the industry is really what’s helped make me as successful as I am in it,” said Consoli. “Make sure you're implementing those practices that have been carved out by the people who have learned before.”The startup costs for a Pool Scouts franchise range from $80,400 to $133,300. To learn more about franchising with Pool Scouts, visit <a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=pool-scouts-female-franchisees-find-their-niche-in-the-male-dominated-industry-service-industry-2714175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/.</a>

Pool Scouts’ Female Franchisees Find their Niche in the Male-Dominated Industry Service Industry 

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The pool service industry has historically been saturated with men, but Pool Scouts’ female franchisees are harnessing their passion for customer service into the industry.

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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. Buzz Franchise Brands currently operates pool cleaning and maintenance company Pool Scouts, residential cleaning company Home Clean Heroes, swim lesson company British Swim School and holiday lighting company Wonderly Lights. The company has been named among the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies as well as Inc.'s Best Workplaces list for several years in a row. For more information about Buzz Franchise Brands, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzfranchisebrands.com/.">https://www.buzzfranchisebrands.com/.</a>&nbsp;

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