EPISODE · Feb 16, 2025 · 22 MIN
How A Young Pool Cleaner Became A Successful Businessman
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In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we speak with Dallin Huso, who at 21 was the founder of the Flamingo Pools in Arizona.From humble beginnings as a young pool cleaner, Dallin Huso shares his inspiring story of how he transformed a net and a brush into a successful business empire with virtually no money.With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to providing top-notch pool cleaning services, he was able to build a loyal customer base and expand his operations. In this video, learn the secrets behind his success and how he overcame the challenges of starting from scratch. Get ready to be inspired by this rags-to-riches tale of hard work, determination, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.Dallin offers tips on how to not only start your pool business, but also how to grow your pool business (or grow any business). He shared tactics which he used for customer retention, new customer acquisition, and maintaining customer loyalty.If you are interested in aqua service growth or aqua marketing tips, this episode is a must!Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on entrepreneurship and marketing strategies!=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:48 - How did you start and why a pool business?1:53 - Getting the first client and growing3:32 - Going door-to-door for client acquisition5:30 - Low cost advertising opportunities for business growth6:58 - Importance of leading with value8:49 - Networking and partnering for aqua marketing10:13 - Education requirements to start a pool business12:32 - Pool industry growth12:43 - Six years of pool business growth15:33 - Managing the slow season16:42 - Client retention secret17:36 - What's next for Flamingo Pools19:03 - Filling the knowledge gaps for starting a pool business20:21 - Talent has the floor21:43 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Dallin HusoFlamingo PoolsDallin Huso CoachingAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Become a Virtual Assistant in 2024 - Complete Guide!A Day in the Life of a Behavior Specialist Coach | Business Coaching=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website:Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music:Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube:Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify:Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts:Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms:Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X:Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky:Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram:Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads:Time We Discuss on Threads
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In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we speak with Dallin Huso, who at 21 was the founder of the Flamingo Pools in Arizona.From humble beginnings as a young pool cleaner, Dallin Huso shares his inspiring story of how he transformed a net and a brush into a successful business empire with virtually no money.With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to providing top-notch pool cleaning services, he was able to build a loyal customer base and expand his operations. In this video, learn the secrets behind his success and how he overcame the challenges of starting from scratch. Get ready to be inspired by this rags-to-riches tale of hard work, determination, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.Dallin offers tips on how to not only start your pool business, but also how to grow your pool business (or grow any business). He shared tactics which he used for customer retention, new customer acquisition, and maintaining customer loyalty.If you are interested in aqua service growth or aqua marketing tips, this episode is a must!Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on entrepreneurship and marketing strategies!=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:48 - How did you start and why a pool business?1:53 - Getting the first client and growing3:32 - Going door-to-door for client acquisition5:30 - Low cost advertising opportunities for business growth6:58 - Importance of leading with value8:49 - Networking and partnering for aqua marketing10:13 - Education requirements to start a pool business12:32 - Pool industry growth12:43 - Six years of pool business growth15:33 - Managing the slow season16:42 - Client retention secret17:36 - What's next for Flamingo Pools19:03 - Filling the knowledge gaps for starting a pool business20:21 - Talent has the floor21:43 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Dallin HusoFlamingo PoolsDallin Huso CoachingAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Become a Virtual Assistant in 2024 - Complete Guide!A Day in the Life of a Behavior Specialist Coach | Business Coaching=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website:Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music:Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube:Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify:Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts:Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms:Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X:Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky:Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram:Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads:Time We Discuss on Threads
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