The Pool Pros Podcast

Why Pool Owners Sell (And What Buyers Actually Want) with Karl Toth & Garrett Welch

This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at a real acquisition—from both the seller and buyer. Karl Toth sold his 500-account company. Garrett Welch (Nevergreen) was on the buying side. We break down: * The real reasons owners decide to sell * What buyers are actually looking for (and what kills deals) * How relationships drive deals more than brokers * What the LOI and due diligence process really looks like * How employees and customers are handled after the sale If you’re thinking about buying or selling, this gives you a realistic view of how deals actually happen.

How to Add 300 Pools in 5 Months (And Dominate Lead Gen) with Tim Ryan

Tim Ryan built and sold multiple pool companies—and added 300 pools in just 5 months. His approach is aggressive, unconventional, and it works. We cover: * How he dominated lead flow using Angie and speed-to-lead * The exact tactics that helped him win 90% of leads * Why most companies are too slow (and lose deals because of it) * His “hire fast, fire fast” approach to building teams * Why branding matters less than you think early on If you want to grow fast, this episode will challenge how you think about marketing and hiring.

From 40 Pools on a Credit Card to 250+ Customers with Justin Pinson (Round Rock Pool Pros)

Justin Pinson started with 40 pools on a credit card. Today he runs a 250+ customer operation. No fluff here—just a simple, proven playbook. We get into: * How he got started with zero capital * Why referrals and reviews drove early growth * What’s working right now with Facebook ads * Pricing models that actually make money * How paying techs per pool increases efficiency If you’re starting small or trying to get your first 100–300 pools, this is practical and actionable.

Building a 2,000-Pool Company Through Acquisitions & Systems with Kyle Peter of Nevergreen Pools

Kyle Peter went from 12 pools to a 2,000+ pool operation backed by private equity. This is a clear look at what it actually takes to scale beyond “owner-operator” and build a real business. We cover: * The shift from owning a job to building a scalable company * How route acquisitions + Google ads became their growth engine * Why customer retention matters more than lead gen (long term) * The key hires that unlocked growth * How private equity changed the game If you want to build something that can actually scale—and eventually sell—this is the blueprint.