We had the good fortune of connecting with Ricky Fell, Jr. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ricky, do you disagree with some advice that is more or less universally accepted?
“It Takes Money to Make Money” A common mantra amongst budding entrpenuers, for me however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. I started my pool service business while working for a pool service company. I had the knowledge to own and operate a company that would surpass the level of service companies I worked for were offering. It didn’t take me long to realize that a go getter attitude was the currnecy I needed to achieve my goals.

What should our readers know about your business?
Alkaline Pool Service was started in 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. Just 6 months prior to receving my business license I was at the lowest point of my life. I got a job working for a pool service company, and soon realized there was something missing in the pool service industry. Customer Service. Many pool service companies are not going out of their way to explain to pool owners the daily operations of their pool. It was clear there was an umet need. I knew I could fill that void in the industry. The way I look at it people are hiring me to help protect their investment while trusting me to have access to their proeperty. They deserve a level of personability as well as knowledge. Finding customers that value those same cahracterisits has not always been easy. There have been challenges. I have found that the rapport I build with my customers equates to long term clients. Over the years many lessons have been learned mostly by making mistakes. But I am proud of the business owner I have become today. In 2021 I sold my business in Nevada, my wife and I relocated to the great state of Texas. Since then Alkaline Pool Service has grown significantly. We are looking forward to continuing to grow in the greater Houston area while providing a level of service that is unmatched.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Lake Conroe- rent jetskis then have cocktails and lunch at Monty’s lighthouse Minute Maid Park-check out an Astros game
Tomball Farmer’s Market- Get there early on a Saturday and check out the adorable downtown Tomball
B52’s Brewery- on a nice day sit at a picnic table enjoy some delcious craft beer
Galveston- day trip or stay the night. Rent bikes and cruise along the street bar hoping

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would to thank all of the people that doubted me. It is hardest to hear you can’t do something by those closest to you. After 8 years in business across multiple states, that is the motivation for me to prove them wrong. As well as my wife, for keeping me level headed.

Website: https://alkalinepoolservice.com/

Instagram: @AlkalinePoolService

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