I sat down with Josh Scott, owner of SwimSRQ and Swim Academy, to learn about his businesses and to explore four different business ideas you can start in the swimming industry.

From renting a house just for the pool to offering swim lessons in above-ground pools at strip malls, learn how to make money in the swim industry with creative and innovative ideas.

Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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01:32 Introduction to Josh Scott and His Swim Schools

02:28 The Origin Story: From Competitive Swimming to Swim Schools

03:50 Starting Small: Renting Pool Lanes and Growing

05:56 Challenges and Strategies in Expanding Swim Schools

08:38 Marketing and Client Acquisition Tactics

12:33 Business Model and Instructor Compensation

16:59 Competition and Market Dynamics

19:45 Financials and Location Economics

24:23 Advice for Aspiring Swim School Entrepreneurs

27:01 Franchise Wars in the Swim School Industry

28:13 Cost and Logistics of Building Swim Schools

29:47 Referral Marketing and Customer Acquisition

31:18 Ethical Customer Retention Strategies

33:19 Exploring Tangential Business Opportunities

36:25 Innovative Swim School Models

38:05 Leveraging Existing Spaces for Swim Schools

49:35 Private Equity and Future Prospects

50:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans