Recently, Pools by John Clarkson was honored to be invited to participate with a team of professionals to help transform an exisiting seldom used yard - into a showpiece, functional space. This project will be followed through photgraphs and story by the local Art's & Business Magazine ARBUS publisher: Cinda Sherman. One of the main subjects of this 6 month story is the importance of working with industry professionals.
We are excited to be involved in this project with other professionals such as Larry Wilson with DESIGNMIND; Jason Faulkner of Studio 9 Architecture; and David Rinzler of Browdy & Browdy Homes. PBJC will be breaking ground soon, so look for the story to begin to unfold in Jacksonville's ARBUS Magazine - begining with our Profile on Page 45 of the May/June 2011 Issue.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Pool & Spa News | A Fine Balance | April 2011
Pool & Spa News A Fine Balance April 2011
A couple months ago, we received a call from Pool & Spa News reporter Rebecca Robledo. She was working on an article about motivating and compensating a Sales Staff. Although I do not feel to be an expert, I was happy to answer any questions knowing Rebecca's reputation and having read many of her articles.
At Pools by John Clarkson, we want our Sales / Design Consultants to maintain a relationship with our customers through out the entire process. We know that this is rare in our industry, as most salesman try to turn the project over to a construction superintendent asap - so he does not have to be around when bad news starts to come. This philosophy leads to a greater connection between our consultant and the client; which in turn, leads to high quality referrals.
As a bonus, Pool and Spa News decided to place a picture of one of our pools on the cover of the 29 April, 2011 magazine.
Thank you to Rebecca for calling to ask our opinion and for writing another excellent article for our industry!
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A couple months ago, we received a call from Pool & Spa News reporter Rebecca Robledo. She was working on an article about motivating and compensating a Sales Staff. Although I do not feel to be an expert, I was happy to answer any questions knowing Rebecca's reputation and having read many of her articles.
At Pools by John Clarkson, we want our Sales / Design Consultants to maintain a relationship with our customers through out the entire process. We know that this is rare in our industry, as most salesman try to turn the project over to a construction superintendent asap - so he does not have to be around when bad news starts to come. This philosophy leads to a greater connection between our consultant and the client; which in turn, leads to high quality referrals.
As a bonus, Pool and Spa News decided to place a picture of one of our pools on the cover of the 29 April, 2011 magazine.
Thank you to Rebecca for calling to ask our opinion and for writing another excellent article for our industry!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Aquatech Design Awards
Recently Pools by John Clarkson received a surprise honor that was both humbling and rewarding. At the 2011 Aquatech Conference, PBJC was awarded multiple design awards; the greatest being "Best of Show!"
Currently it is part of the header on Aquatech's Website.
You can also see the image on PBJC's Facebook page.
The reason this was such a satisfying award was that it was a total team effort, with the design being completed in house by Joel Hartman and Jordan Clarkson. This was a vision the homeowners bought into and love the outcome - which is always the number 1 priority.
We are excited to advance our designs and look forward to attending a 2 1/2 day course in california called "Elements of Design" offered by Genesis 3 this coming week in California. Expect an update in a couple weeks.
Currently it is part of the header on Aquatech's Website.
You can also see the image on PBJC's Facebook page.
The reason this was such a satisfying award was that it was a total team effort, with the design being completed in house by Joel Hartman and Jordan Clarkson. This was a vision the homeowners bought into and love the outcome - which is always the number 1 priority.
We are excited to advance our designs and look forward to attending a 2 1/2 day course in california called "Elements of Design" offered by Genesis 3 this coming week in California. Expect an update in a couple weeks.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Aquatech Seminar
Education and Networking are 2 vital parts of any business - yet why do they tend to get overlooked?
The easy answer is summed up in one word: TIME.
To attend seminars and meet with other builders, we are removed from our business for some period of time. With new technologies such as, web based scheduling programs, smart phones with constant e-mail access, and remote meeting programs - it is certainly easier to not be present AT the business. However, you still have to take time away to be focused on learning; both from classes, as well as from others.
Jacksonville, FL pool Builder Pools by John Clarkson just returned from one such event. Aquatech Corporation held an Education Symposium from 3/30 - 4/1. Topics included Major Renovations, Fire Features, Scheduling Programs, Gravity Feed Hydraulics (including perimeter overflow pools,) Marketing / Brand strategies and 3D design programs.
PBJC also spent some time with ~20 other Aquatech builders from across the country - discussing design and construction trends throughout the nation.
All in all - I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to experience these type of events to take full advantage of them: it should be well worth your TIME.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Mud Run for M.S. 2010
Joel Hartman, Judson Clarkson, Jeremy Calloway, Joshua Clarkson, and Jordan Clarkson each completed the 10K obstacle course and in the process raised money to support the M.S. Society of Northeast Florida.
To see additional pictures please visit Pools by John Clarkson on facebook.
Thank you again to all who supported the team.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
PBJC Story - 20th Anniversary!
As Pools by John Clarkson celebrates our 20th Anniversary, we wanted to let everyone know how it all began:
The PBJC Story
Imagine…you, the president of a respected company-a company you've spent over twenty years working your way up-now earning a six-figure salary and enjoying great job security. You are in your low forties with a lovely wife and three young children, all of whom depend on you as the financial provider. Would you have the courage to walk away from the company? The position? The money? Would you have the courage to leave the security and start all over?
In 1989, John Clarkson left his employer and his well-earned security for a humble office space backed by his family's life savings. That winter, on the heels of financial uncertainty, Pools by John Clarkson (PBJC) opened for business.
"I didn't have money for advertising. All I had was my name and my reputation-and I worked hard to maintain both. I tried to listen to the customer and guide each individual through the pool construction process, from the design to the startup and all the construction in between. This way of doing business became the foundation for the company and has led to an excellent referral base-which I am proud to say we enjoy to this day."- John Clarkson, President and Founder of PBJC
The PBJC Story
Imagine…you, the president of a respected company-a company you've spent over twenty years working your way up-now earning a six-figure salary and enjoying great job security. You are in your low forties with a lovely wife and three young children, all of whom depend on you as the financial provider. Would you have the courage to walk away from the company? The position? The money? Would you have the courage to leave the security and start all over?
In 1989, John Clarkson left his employer and his well-earned security for a humble office space backed by his family's life savings. That winter, on the heels of financial uncertainty, Pools by John Clarkson (PBJC) opened for business.
"I didn't have money for advertising. All I had was my name and my reputation-and I worked hard to maintain both. I tried to listen to the customer and guide each individual through the pool construction process, from the design to the startup and all the construction in between. This way of doing business became the foundation for the company and has led to an excellent referral base-which I am proud to say we enjoy to this day."- John Clarkson, President and Founder of PBJC
Monday, January 25, 2010
Aquatech Conference 2010
At Pools by John Clarkson, we look forward to the annual Aquatech conference as an opportunity to network with fellow builders from across the nation, attend seminars and prepare for the year to come. This year added another level of excitement as we traveled to Vancouver and Whistler Canada - site of the 2010 Winter Olympics!
Now that we have returned, we wanted to provide an update from the conference:
1) Aquatech's new consumer web-site is ready to launch! http://www.aquatechpools.com/ has been re-designed to focus on future and current pool owners' needs. Articles, recipes, pictures, builder profiles, and so much more are the focus of the new site.
2) Jacksonville Pool builder PBJC was honored with 2 Gold awards for new construction; 1 Silver for new construction with Artificial Rock; 1 Gold award for Renovation; and another for the category "Fun with your Pool." (See future blogs for more.)
3) We learned a lot discussing designs, construction techniques, and new technologies with fellow pool builders. The best session is simply known as "Best of/Worst of," and was reintroduced this year. Basically we go around a room with ~50 other builders and everyone discusses their best and worst decision of the past year.
To summarize, check out the new Aquatech website and stay tuned for the Award winning pictures.
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