Mitch Smith is the owner of Southern Sun Pool Care, a Tampa Bay pool service built on a simple promise. Show up, do the job right, and treat people like neighbors.
In this episode we get into Mitch’s Pasco County roots, lessons from the police academy, the leap from the Lexus world into pool service, and the mindset shifts that helped him build a business that buys back time with his family.
If you have ever thought about starting a local service business, or you are already in one and want tighter standards, better routines, and a stronger reputation, this is the real stuff. No guru talk. Just what it looks like when you bet on yourself and earn trust one week at a time.
What we get into
• Pool care basics that most homeowners misunderstand
• Water chemistry, pH, and why consistency matters
• Hurricane season pool decisions and what can go wrong
• Work ethic, early mornings, and building a repeatable routine
• Reputation, referrals, and why reliability wins in home services
• The tradeoff between comfort and freedom when you go out on your own
Connect with Mitch
Southern Sun Pool Care on Facebook
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