Making $89K A Year As A Pool Tech In New Orleans, LA | On The Job
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Күн бұрынMark Jones is owner and pool tech at Blue Street Pools and he expects to bring in between $89,000 and $100,000 this year. After cycling through jobs at Apple, Enterprise, Uber, and Lyft, he decided to take control of his income and start his own business. He now manages 40 pools weekly in New Orleans, LA and runs a pool cleaning TikTok account with over 1.5 million followers.
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Making $89K A Year As A Pool Tech In New Orleans, LA | On The Job
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@BudgetingandSavingswithVe 3 жыл бұрын
More of these kinds please
@tinajsews2835 3 жыл бұрын
Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guideguide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me.
@latoyalovesit9872 2 жыл бұрын
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@karanarjun9872 2 жыл бұрын
I need job i am from India I am a swimming pool Opreter and cleaner
@sarahp.4340 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best story on growing a business and growing in finances. The other stories are about 21 year olds who make 97k right out of college! I needed to hear this story! Super inspiring!
@SL-lz9jr 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Relatable!
@KiamKweli 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. I literally unsubbed last year, due to nothing but unrelatable stories. Thankfully, the algorithm brought this one my way.
@sarahp.4340 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiamKweli true that!
@CAka-rj6yu 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 14 my dad doesn’t speak English or know English and I help his company and we make over 100k a month
@Lefraud07 3 жыл бұрын
@@CAka-rj6yu what do you guys do that’s awesome?
@jaynette2011 3 жыл бұрын
Young, black, family oriented, successful, self made, driven. More of this please
@easymoneygaming5332 3 жыл бұрын
And a enthusiastic guy!
@mariomelian4421 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video
@avgholson8143 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@geekedmaxx 3 жыл бұрын
Why mention his race for ? Stfu 🙄 he's a young successful man no need to bring race into it
@LemonGreenism 3 жыл бұрын
@@geekedmaxx You are biased. It’s like why people always mention immigration as the cause of every problem ? Or why race is mentioned when criminality is talked about ? -> that’s why race is mention here (about a success story). You can’t choose when to talk about it and when not just to serve your perceptions.
@BradonFoot 3 жыл бұрын
I hope he ends up getting contracts with the city to do the local pools. Big money there
@youngturk1197 3 жыл бұрын
exactly what I was thinking.
@paxundpeace9970 3 жыл бұрын
Local polls are often cleaned by city pool staff.
@biscaynesupercars 3 жыл бұрын
Ya. And hotels in his area
@chocolateontoast 3 жыл бұрын
@@paxundpeace9970 So he cant still try and clean the local pools, Build contacts with some of them you never know.
@StevenPink 3 жыл бұрын
There are special licenses required to get into commercial pools and it's a lot more demanding than residential pools because you are regulated by the state health department with many more compliance challenges. However, you're not wrong that there's more money in it.
@MerrilDiniz 3 жыл бұрын
Getting fired from enterprise to launching your own enterprise - an inspiring journey!
@susieblanco2722 3 жыл бұрын
Yup!! I left a fortune 100 company & now making a fortune
@ye23. 3 жыл бұрын
@@susieblanco2722 what do you do
@susieblanco2722 3 жыл бұрын
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@susieblanco2722 3 жыл бұрын
@Dc A-N-D-Y 🤧🥺 thank you !! My baby is truly growing 🤧🙏🏾😫
@user-vi4xy1jw7e 3 жыл бұрын
@@susieblanco2722 can I have some of your money
@UnFamess 3 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to the wife. Holding it down!
@Cj-en4fj 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@qamarkhoza4474 3 жыл бұрын
facts
@juanvillafane9552 3 жыл бұрын
Someone’s gotta hold the house down !!!
@morenahlatshwaya8067 2 жыл бұрын
successful people don't become that way overnight.most people you see as a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..
@user-cd6ny9yp9y 2 жыл бұрын
Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.
@futurnekedesin9172 2 жыл бұрын
you're right, but any Investment without a proper guidance and experience is suicidal
@eseieanas2475 2 жыл бұрын
Forex trading is really profitable, investing in it now will be the wisest thing to do especially with the current rise in bitcoin
@mulizimustapha4406 2 жыл бұрын
@Charity Silas You're lucky I Lost 10,600 dollars trading with an unprofessional trader.
@mulizimustapha4406 2 жыл бұрын
can you teach me and what's strategies do you use?
@tiagoode2288 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark!!! I got fired from Enterprise too. One of the best things that happened to me! Congrats on your success and beautiful family.
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
Small world!
@Jasminesim18 3 жыл бұрын
LMFAOO enterprise just firing people left and right? 🥴😭
@tiagoode2288 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jasminesim18 a mess girl...smh
@derrickcrumpton3165 3 жыл бұрын
I got fired from Enterprise this year and decided I will never go work for anybody again and in process of starting my own business. BIG MOTIVATION BROTHER!
@MarcTBE Ай бұрын
That's great but how do you pay the bills before your business start earning big
@Naswillshine 3 жыл бұрын
My dad has a pool company after being laid off from being a pool tech. Very lucrative when you learn the trade .
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
Cool! Glad he's doing well!
@hecatrice2064 3 жыл бұрын
Trade professions went from being looked down upon, to being in demand and with better pay than typical office jobs
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
Yepppp
@xcelpast 3 жыл бұрын
But remember they're labor jobs. The moment your body stops working is the moment you no longer have a career.
@hecatrice2064 3 жыл бұрын
@@xcelpast with the money they're making they can retire by that point
@organizedchaos4559 3 жыл бұрын
@@xcelpast work to make money.
@nickjohnson2640 3 жыл бұрын
@@hecatrice2064 but then are broken down instead of spending there career inside an A/C office lifting papers
@TheAlfredPlatform 3 жыл бұрын
Im glad that he highlighted how important his marriage was for his success. A lot of people will paint relationships as a distraction to success but a wise man understands a healthy marriage is nothing but an advantage and an extra leg up on the single man who doesn't have a good wife or husband (happy Pride month lol).
@amde8554 3 жыл бұрын
Marriage is being de valued in society but nothing beats being on a team!
@gr86er 3 жыл бұрын
100% this!
@VictorTheHan 3 жыл бұрын
Marriage is suppose to be a team like this. Western laws have made it toxic.
@mmidou2093 3 жыл бұрын
@Rott because women do most of the caretaking and housework traditionally.
@VictorTheHan 3 жыл бұрын
@@mmidou2093 and divorce is certainly not traditional.
@iBeThatNinjaTone 3 жыл бұрын
I really love when good things happen to solid people. Much respect to this man
@samrusoff 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree this is the best episode! Great grounded people, starting from a relatable place in life, working hard while also setting boundaries for personal life, and just doing good to grow a business sustainably. Bravo!
@ChiefKene 3 жыл бұрын
He got a real one and did his thing. He definitely living the dream. Being his own boss
@qamarkhoza4474 3 жыл бұрын
facts
@Getitgirlllll4717 3 жыл бұрын
4real
@NaturallyJWalkin 3 жыл бұрын
I like watching these vidoes but never comment cause most of the stories I can’t resonate with but this is definitely one of the realest episodes. Congrats to him and his success!
@Talno971 2 жыл бұрын
This is the American dream now….so proud of you dude!
@munyumbamutwale2985 3 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that he takes his 5-year-old with him and even gives him a paid task. That is creating a MAN. Trust me that kid is going to remember that lesson for the rest of his life.
@TChalla007 3 жыл бұрын
Better than the scam of college. As a college graduate I tell kids, people go to college for the culture. Very few go for a career. Unless you're ready to get no less than a master in the proper field, you'll be in debt. I always recommend trade schools. My wife came to this country with no degree and she has a private practice making well over 6 figures. She also has her own skincare line.
@TexasStardust11 2 жыл бұрын
Yessssssssss that’s what caught me. I love when it’s a family business and you are teaching and demonstrating the ethics to the children. It molds them and teach them good solid morals and values. I love everything this man is doing for himself and his family. This is what I dream of creating some day with my husband.
@Zyzzkxx Жыл бұрын
@@TChalla007 it’s useless unless it’s a stem field and that’s debatable because coding (Com Sci) can be learned
@tyrancopeland8573 2 жыл бұрын
This young man had the support from his Wife,even when she had to pay all the bills while he tried to figure it out. Now that's TRUE LOVE AND POSITIVE ENERGY! The fact he also teaches his son the business is GENERATIONAL WEALTH PASSED DOWN and not debt Passed down or bad credit. Blessings to your Family all the way from ILLINOIS we 👀 you.💪🏿👍🏾
@ExpatCaroline 3 жыл бұрын
So proud of this young man. It gives us hope that all is not lost and that determination and GOALS still get you ahead in life.
@hleesocal 2 жыл бұрын
Was not expecting to tear up at a video about a pool cleaning business but the way he talks about his wife at the end with such love ❤️
@infini.tesimo 3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what happens when business owners don't pay people a real living wage, you go on and make your own business. Now he's making about as much as a Software engineer starting off and he's about to make soo much more next year too.
@calvin2042 3 жыл бұрын
Then he can hire some people to work for him and expand his business.
@dacr0708 3 жыл бұрын
You got to account for his taxes at the end of the year
@KentWav 3 жыл бұрын
I got respect for anybody who finds a way to escape the race & do things on their terms
@Je.rone_ 3 жыл бұрын
I feel this !!!!!!
@LearningToLove.. 3 жыл бұрын
Hella respect
@Mchannelw Жыл бұрын
Love this! I enjoy pool cleaning too. It’s pretty satisfying to get a pool’s levels and clarity on point.
@anabettencourt6943 2 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love this!!!! Blessings to this man and his family. Keep it up, brother!!
@bboyfbk 3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite episode of make it ! You're doing a great job man.
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
He's awesome!
@markschmidt8191 2 жыл бұрын
This country needs more people like this, what a great work ethic!!!
@QueenRissa_34 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mark on your business!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!
@humblebee7979 Жыл бұрын
What a great story. I cannot wait to see a part two - he needs to scale this business. :)
@trackourmoney5340 3 жыл бұрын
You can't knock his hustle. Guys making an honest living working for himself!
@pamelamays4186 3 жыл бұрын
With each pool cleaning, his level of knowledge increases. He learning more on the job than he could ever learn in school.
@vincentgrimaldi3652 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah of course lol. No one is going to school to learn how to clean pools.
@sogeni 3 жыл бұрын
@@vincentgrimaldi3652 But it was probably through his degree that he learned the process of what it takes to start, keep and grow a business. His degree wasn't wasted.
@nealmiller8356 10 ай бұрын
I loved your story, it's proof that you have worked hard to grow a business of your own. With Skill, confidence, a great manner with your clients. And always caring for your family. I'm proud of you. Keep inspiring your children and other people.
@malcolmexxx2109 3 жыл бұрын
I just got my CPO, and as a maintenance man this is a great side hustle I could learn from. man dropping gems.
@Chrissieb.rackett 3 жыл бұрын
The end of this video made me cry!! What a sweet tribute to his wife. Also I wish I had a pool!!!!
@erica-bm1ke 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely LOVEEEE these videos. Please never stop posting them! We're just missing the monthly expenses for this one!
@fndedaofficial Жыл бұрын
It's Incredible stories that I also have to take a note thanks for sharing
@suhatafe 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you bro! Happy for your success!
@pamelamays4186 3 жыл бұрын
When "the pool guy" has the last laugh.
@bxtchtrials 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he said he manifested it! I have been manifesting a business myself and I know I'll make it
@davidcarl7812 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-qt9yw4px9t guidance on what exactly. Stop impersonating
@lougtv753 3 жыл бұрын
I seen the TikTok video before this of him cleaning pool. Great job man
@fehzd5363 2 жыл бұрын
love your story brother, cleaning pools has changed my life as well.
@SweetestLove23 2 жыл бұрын
Uploading to TikTok was a smart move. Big ups to him!
@MaryRalladi 3 жыл бұрын
Just astounding! Great guy, great business. Wishing him all the success. And most important great wife!!
@CaldonianDude 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this story! Nice job!
@jasoncarraway5030 2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome story! Man you really inspire me. I can really relate to this.
@icecreamcake1457 3 жыл бұрын
Good for him and his family. I’m sure he will soon have employees; company vans with name and logo; and building/retail space.
@Jasminesim18 3 жыл бұрын
@Nicholas Shaw exactly he doesn't need employees. he's getting by so well all on his own.
@isaiah1931 3 жыл бұрын
Growing up my grandfather always made it a point to keep his pool clean and blue. I assumed everybody cared about their own pools in that way but I’m surprised at how big this market is. Congrats to him for figuring it out and shout out to his wife for holding him down.
@user-qt9yw4px9t 3 жыл бұрын
🏦🏦🏦🏦 F•O•R•• M•O•R•E •• G•U•I•D•A•N•C•E••. W•H•A•T•S•A•P•P• +*1**2*0*9**8*5*2**6*6*0*2***........
@obitheonekenobi8381 Жыл бұрын
Definitely giving me motivation to start my own company
@yaserchow 3 жыл бұрын
Love this dude and his work ethic. Thanks for sharing his story!
@TRC643 3 жыл бұрын
That Google Maps trick was amazing! Great video and keep up the good work Mark!
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Great hustle!
@pinkroses5758 3 жыл бұрын
Loved that he was family oriented and desired to give his wife options. Also loved that he takes his son with him. Kudos to his hard work.
@wetokebitcoins1769 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is the embodiment of the true American Dream. Keep building that business and put some kids on the right track.
@thekaerichtexas 2 жыл бұрын
This is the American dream. I love this story, one of my favs
@tatehatemkeng5994 3 жыл бұрын
I remember watching the spider infested pool on TikTok. Kudos to this brother.
@taoist32 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen it, but from this video it looked nasty. The owner has not been in that pool for months if not a year.
@charmainephasoana6850 3 жыл бұрын
It's him right?
@cblw14 3 жыл бұрын
What's his name in there?
@dizzy5 3 жыл бұрын
i can't believe he only charged $700 for that disgusting pool
@Teetee554 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking at least 1,200, because that pool was horribly nasty.
@onlyscams 3 жыл бұрын
I would have charged double
@hayden708 3 жыл бұрын
It was a small above ground pool. Owner could have emptied it, cleaned it, and start brand new. $100 for water and $10 for new chemicals.
@dbstewart86 3 жыл бұрын
Good way to grow the business though. Customers feel they got a fair if not great price and tell their friends, more pools and more accounts. So maybe he could've charged an extra $500, but with the work and word of mouth he may get thousands more.
@aspiringfurnitureflipper9087 2 жыл бұрын
But he went viral and most likely gets paid by Tik to bow!
@KyleReed-bl6df 10 ай бұрын
Super inspirational bro!
@kdavies2849 2 жыл бұрын
Mad, best one I've seen yet 💯💯 London
@cq3593 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Pretty soothing to watch the pool cleaning videos in his tik tok account 😌 🏊♂️
@Africasfinest21 3 жыл бұрын
This is so wonderful. This is the type of man I want to be Blessed with. May your business flourish even more, Black King! :)
@22tennisstar 3 жыл бұрын
I love this message!!!!!
@purpleegglistens2332 3 жыл бұрын
love his shorts
@titoizdaman3 3 жыл бұрын
Much respect to this dude's hustle.
@zadekeys2194 3 жыл бұрын
Mark you should find some college kids with a solid head on them & train them. Yes you'll initially take a knock on your time and income, but soon enough you'll be able to service 40x pools in almost half the time, so you'll have more time to secure new clients. You have to replace yourself as soon as possible so you can scale the business. All the best!
@22tennisstar 3 жыл бұрын
That what i said and i know all the hr behind people getting hired ect. Messaged on LinkedIn bc i was so moved by this story.
@aspiringfurnitureflipper9087 2 жыл бұрын
@@22tennisstar very sweet of you!
@AgentFPSSub 2 жыл бұрын
I love that sayin when you know your gonna do it that determination keep it up with the buisness bro hope it’s even better then it was when this was shot blessings
@V21bh 3 жыл бұрын
I love this. I’m inspired.
@MissFinance 3 жыл бұрын
Manifesting is key 🔑
@B.Phill7 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing your life with me !!!!!!! 😪 this is beautifull ❤GOD Bless you Bro !!!!!!!
@kay4172 3 жыл бұрын
Love to see it! Congratulations on all your success!
@bigdaddy9799 3 жыл бұрын
Respect The Hustle Much Respect Due
@rexyzvent5864 3 жыл бұрын
Love it. Curly really did him a solid
@kneishaa55 3 жыл бұрын
Wow dedicated to your job and your family...God bless you and your family.
@danbolton6115 Жыл бұрын
Love this guys mentality
@loyalone7355 3 жыл бұрын
Wow I saw him on Tik Tok. Amazing story!
@oco987 3 жыл бұрын
Good for him. I hope it business does even better than 100K and he starts to hire staff.
@adippednail5925 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love his attitude and drive!
@marietaylor5174 2 жыл бұрын
This story is the best!!!
@dariankelly5116 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos. A true America Dream built and worked for!
@ChanelU. 2 жыл бұрын
Great message man
@p3arworld 2 жыл бұрын
omg I love this entire video!
@setfiretotheraain 3 жыл бұрын
Okay, I freaking LOVE his energy. And I love how he gave his wife credit for holding things down! So sweet.
@tb11212 3 жыл бұрын
I love the way he thanks his wife at the end 😭♥️
@cookingthebooks901 3 жыл бұрын
What a great guy! YOU deserve all the success!
@jae6506 2 жыл бұрын
The way he loves on and uplifts his wife👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@taytheegemini2986 3 жыл бұрын
Loveeee this!!! You go head king!!
@syfrancomusic 3 жыл бұрын
The relationship he has with his son is the sweetest thing.
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
So cute!
@OWNReview 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!
@davidyang5337 3 жыл бұрын
This is so, so awesome. Mad kudos to this guy.
@user-qt9yw4px9t 3 жыл бұрын
🏦🏦🏦🏦 F•O•R•• M•O•R•E •• G•U•I•D•A•N•C•E••. W•H•A•T•S•A•P•P• +*1**2*0*9**8*5*2**6*6*0*2***........
@soundviewnailsforthebebesotas 3 жыл бұрын
Love his energy! Great video 👌🏾
@miriamstrauss 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed completely!
@malik48247 3 жыл бұрын
Love this story, can’t wait to see him scale the business and start hiring employees!
@nibbles187 2 жыл бұрын
Great story and very inspiring!
@MagnoTubertine 2 жыл бұрын
An amazing and inspiring story 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
@caitox 3 жыл бұрын
Entrepreneur goals, marriage goals, family goals. So inspiring, Mark!
@kama6196 3 жыл бұрын
Doing amazing with this business.Kudos to the wife as well for supporting him.
@ladylaurenia 3 жыл бұрын
It’s really satisfying watching him clean those pools.
@stinky_bear 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome!
@Teannaschannel 3 жыл бұрын
Why was I expecting to see his monthly expense breakdown lol
@LondonFadzai 3 жыл бұрын
same!
@JB12JB 3 жыл бұрын
If I had to guess. From those $89,000 he probably profits $60,000-$70,000. Since he is the sole proprietor and doesn't have a work truck. So his recurring expenses are just the cleaning equipment and gas.
@trackourmoney5340 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted two see it too. Those are my favorite parts!
@planetChristie 3 жыл бұрын
He probably opt it out 🤣
@JB12JB 3 жыл бұрын
@@oneskillpoint4669 then why he sharing his numbers in the first place
@OnThatNoteWithPenelope 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS
@emanuelwatson1330 2 жыл бұрын
Man I’m in mobile al and our stories are so similar. I own good water cleaning solutions in mobile al and it’s good to see us out here
@aaronmartinez9552 3 жыл бұрын
LOVE this guy
@user-qt9yw4px9t 3 жыл бұрын
🏦🏦🏦🏦 F•O•R•• M•O•R•E •• G•U•I•D•A•N•C•E••. W•H•A•T•S•A•P•P• +*1**2*0*9**8*5*2**6*6*0*2***........
@jerrypie 3 жыл бұрын
I love that he involves his little son in his company. So precious.
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