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Inside a $1.5M Pool Service Company Making $450K Profit

10 Oct 2025

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A long-standing Northeastern Ohio pool service company with ~$1.95M revenue and ~$454k EBITDA is up for sale at ~3x SDE, sparking debate on seasonality, retail real estate, and debt structures in a niche where private equity rarely ventures.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/pool-service-company-in-northeastern-ohio/2332791/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.💰 Sponsored by:Main Street SummitJoin 1,000+ business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs for three days of actionable content, intimate peer connections, and specialized tracks led by real-world practitioners. Bill is speaking this year, and he describes it as one of the highlights of his year. Don’t miss it—secure your spot now at https://www.mainstreetsummit.com/Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comIn this episode, the hosts welcome guest Rand Larsen (Scale Path) to break down a second-generation pool service and maintenance company in Northeastern Ohio. With nearly $2M in revenue, ~$454k EBITDA, and ~$554k SDE, the company is priced at ~$1.5M (about 3x). The deal also includes $80k in inventory, while $750k of real estate is held separately. The business boasts a 13,000 sq. ft. retail/service building, eight employees, and a 60-year history dating back to 1963.Key Highlights:- $1.95M revenue, ~$454k EBITDA, ~$554k SDE; priced at ~$1.5M (~3x).- $750k real estate (not included in price); 13,000 sq. ft. retail + service building.- Eight employees; route-based recurring pool maintenance vs. high-ticket installs.- Seasonal cash flow risk in Ohio; SBA lenders may only close at start of busy season.- Opportunities in retail chemical sales, service expansion, or re-engaging in installs.Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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