(Here's my 12 favorite biz ideas for 2026, with full launch plans included: https://koerneroffice.com) 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! --- Audio podcast on all podcast platforms: https://toolkit.tkopod.com/podcast Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.com Private community where we build cool businesses together: https://TKOwners.com Learn more about me: https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/ Business ideas shorts channel: ⁨@thekoernerofficeideas⁩ (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzjpCGEXR7BU-_SJSl59CGQ) The Koerner Office highlights: ⁨@thekoernerofficesegments⁩ (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYEzHNmI-1oIqimmOnul_fg) AI-enabled accounting software, because Quickbooks SUCKS: https://lazybooks.com/ --- 00:00 Opening Highlight 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 --- For the Algorithm: #BusinessPodcast #SwimmingBusiness #SwimSchool #PoolRental #Entrepreneurship #BusinessIdeas #MarketingStrategies #BusinessGrowth #SwimIndustry #StartupSuccess #AquaticBusiness #SmallBusiness #BusinessTips #SwimInstructor #WaterSportsBusiness #SwimmingLessons #BusinessOpportunities #SwimSchoolSuccess #PodcastEpisode #InnovativeBusiness #Profitability #BusinessInsights #BusinessStrategies #GrowthHacks #StartupIdeas #IndustryTrends #SwimLessons #PoolBusiness #SuccessfulStartups #BusinessVentures #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessDevelopment #MarketingTips #PodcastLife #BusinessTalk #SmallBiz #SwimmingIndustry #SwimAcademy #BusinessModels #SwimSchoolMarketing #SwimBusinessGrowth #BusinessInspiration #SwimmingLessonsBusiness #BusinessSuccess #ProfitableBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #SwimSchoolTips #SwimmingProfits #BusinessInnovation #SwimSchoolManagement #WaterSports #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowthTips #PodcastShow #BusinessMotivation #AquaticIndustry #EntrepreneurAdvice #BusinessIdeas2024 #PoolsideBusiness #SwimSchoolStartup #IndustryInsights #BusinessPlanning #BusinessGoals #BusinessOwners #GrowthStrategies #SwimSchoolOpportunities #StartupJourney #PodcastSeries #BusinessTrends #InnovativeIdeas