For pool service business owners

Ready to sell your pool business to
who actually cares?

If you own a pool service business and are looking for a partner or to take chips off the table, our client is your ideal buyer.

Please fill out the form to the right to schedule a brief intro call.

It's free. No pressure.

✓ Close in as little as 45 days
✓ No broker needed
✓ Employees stay on day one
Takes about 2 minutes
See if your business qualifies
7
Pool businesses owned
~40
Total deals completed
10+
Year ownership horizon

Who is buying

This is not a private equity flip.
This is a long-term operator.

"We're not a financial buyer looking for a quick exit. We're passionate, experienced operators who will hold your business long term, treat your employees and customers well, and preserve your legacy because we genuinely care about this industry."

Our Buyer

Our buyer is not a fund manager, not a board member, and not looking for a short-term exit. He has done roughly 40 acquisitions in total, seven of them in the pool service space. He knows exactly what it takes to run these businesses because he has been doing it for years.

When he buys a business, the employees stay. The owner transitions on their own timeline. There are no committees, no approval processes, and no delays. He makes the call and moves fast.

Yellowfin brought this deal to market because the right seller deserves to know this buyer exists before they list with a broker or take a call from a private equity firm with a 5-year exit horizon.

Acquisition criteria

What makes a good fit

The buyer is specific about what they want. Here is what they are looking for and why.

01
Service-driven revenue

Weekly maintenance, open and close contracts, equipment repair and replacement. Subscription-based recurring revenue is the sweet spot. Construction-heavy businesses are a poor fit.

02
Owner ready for their next chapter

Retirement, stepping back, or moving on. The ideal seller is proud of what they built and wants it taken care of.

03
Some team in place

The business does not need to be perfect. But it needs some operational infrastructure. A small team of W2 or 1099 technicians is enough to get started.

The process

From first call to closed deal

Simple, private, and faster than any broker process you have been through before.

1
A 20-minute intro call with our team
We learn about your business, your timeline, and what a good outcome looks like for you. No commitment, no pressure. This is a conversation.
2
An introductory call with our buyer
An LOI comes back to you quickly so you know where you stand.
3
Close and transition on your terms
Deals close in as little as 45 days. You stay on for as little as 3 months or as a salesman or advisor indefinitely. Every employee keeps their job on day one.

Own a pool service business and thinking about what comes next?

This buyer is serious, qualified, and ready to move. It costs nothing to find out if your business qualifies.

Start your application
Free 20-min call, no obligation 100% confidential No broker required

Common questions

What sellers ask before the call

What states do you buy businesses in?

The buyer operates across the continental U.S. He already has businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. He is actively looking to expand into the Southeast, Gulf Coast, Midwest, and Florida. No geography is off the table.

What size business does this buyer look for?

In markets where he already operates, he looks at businesses doing $150K to $200K or more in EBITDA. In new markets, $450K in EBITDA is the starting point, with $600K to $800K being the sweet spot. There is no ceiling. He is also open to larger deals in the $1.5M to $3M EBITDA range.

Will my employees keep their jobs after the sale?

Yes. All employees stay on from day one. Cutting staff after an acquisition makes no sense, because the team is the reason the business works.

Will the brand change after the sale?

The brand runs as-is for at least 6 to 12 months after closing. Any changes are planned carefully with the team and announced properly. Nothing is changed overnight.

Do I need to hire a broker to work with Yellowfin?

No. Yellowfin works directly with business owners. There are no seller fees. You keep everything a broker would have taken, which is typically 5 to 10 percent of the sale price.

What if I want to stay involved after the sale?

The buyer welcomes it. Owners who stay on in a sales, advisory, or operational capacity are often the most valuable people post-close. The transition timeline and your role after the sale are both things you will work out together before signing anything.

My business does some new pool construction. Does that disqualify me?

Not automatically. If construction is less than 20 to 25 percent of your total revenue, it is worth a conversation. If it is over 50 percent, it is likely not a fit. The core of the business should be service: maintenance, repairs, and seasonal contracts.

Find out what your pool business is worth to a serious buyer.

Takes 2 minutes. Completely confidential. No broker needed.

See if you qualify