From Costume to Career - Achieve the Perfect Pool Service Pro Look this Halloween with Paythepoolman
Grace Crandall • October 31, 2024
business best practices funWe don't mean to spook ya, but Halloween is just around the corner!
One of the best parts of Halloween is the costumes. It can be fun to dress up for scary season, but what happens to your expensive costume when winter rolls around? If you're anything like most Americans, you toss out your masks and cloaks to make room for Santa hats and stockings. But what if your Halloween costume could last through every season? Allow Paythepoolman to propose the next big hit costume that will make you the most popular trick-or-treater on the block:
The Professional Pool Man.
Now, this outfit may take a little investment at first, but it's sure to pay off in the long run. Also, as a plus, it's one of the few costumes that will actually make you LESS scary! Keep reading for a guide on which outfit elements you'll need to achieve that professional pool man look.
Item One: A Work Shirt
A six-year-old t-shirt from your last family vacation may be the most comfortable thing to work in. However, it may also lead property owners to wonder, what is this strange unidentified man doing in my backyard?
Jokes aside, appearance makes a striking difference in how you are perceived. A clean shirt (not a t-shirt) with your logo (and/or name) embroidered on the left breast tells the customer that you are prepared, professional, and here to do the job well. An ideal work shirt will include your company's name so clients can see who you are representing. For ideal longevity, choose to print your shirts in a color that hides stains well. There is a large amount of online shops that will embroider logos and words onto a professional polo!
Item Two: Closed-Toed Shoes
No, this isn't a dress code manual for a minimum wage job in food service. But maybe those manuals were on to something when they required you to purchase closed-toed shoes! Because, as a pool professional, you will be standing on your feet for long period of time, it just makes sense to protect them. Your feet are arguably the most important tool you use at your job! You don't want to risk dropping chemicals or heavy equipment on them (and yes, the tops of your feet can get sunburnt).
We recommend investing in a pair of closed-toed, non-slip (no running at the pool!) shoes to level up your professional pool costume. Not only will they act as protection, but they also communicate to the customer that you're ready for whatever tough job they may need you to do without taking a pause for a costume change.
Item Three: A Branded Hat
Just like the tops of your feet, your scalp can also get sunburned. That's just one reason why we suggest investing in a hat (or two) to round out your outfit. Not only will it protect your skin on your head, but it will also cast a refreshing shadow over your eyes, making it easier to see on especially sunny days. Plus, from a distance, your client can see the logo and say "the pool guy is here!"
Item Four: A Subscription to Paythepoolman
Show off your professionalism to your clients with carefully recorded invoices, quick and efficient pool service reports, cost breakdowns, auto-billing, and more! Access a wide variety of reports on everything from "profit and loss" to "unpaid invoices" and ensure clear communication with clients through our Pool Junction app! You will save hours of bookkeeping and your customers will be impressed by how you "magically" have a knowledge of their pool's every need.
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