10 Oct Acquisitions Anonymous: Inside a $1.5M Pool Service Company Making $450K Profit
In 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.
