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.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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.
Remember to follow us on Facebook and you can always request a Free Idea CD.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
October Pools of the Month
We received an email this week from Pool & Spa Living (a leading industry and consumer focused magazine and website.) The e-mail informed us that they have a new section on their website which features ~10 pool pictures as "Pools of the Month;" and that one of ours was chosen!
PBJC feels honored to be included with the other beautiful pools / great pool builders.
Check it out at Pool & Spa Living.
PBJC feels honored to be included with the other beautiful pools / great pool builders.
Check it out at Pool & Spa Living.
Fall is the time to Build
If we put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions; one would have to be "What is the best time of year to build a pool?"
All businesses have cycles - both yearly and over the life of the company. For pool builders, we have now entered our less crazy time of the year. There are both postives and negatives with these cycles:
Positive: we go on vacation; we can spend time with our family over the holidays.
Negative: Not as many people want us building a pool during this time of year > even though it is the best point of the year for construction.
Some may question that statement, but there are a number of reasons we at PBJC can make that statement; here are 3:
1) In Jacksonville, this is our dry season = less delays.
2) Most manufacturers and subcontractors raise their prices 1 January for the new year = still get this year's pricing.
3) Temperate climate (60's - 70's) during the day = more efficient and more timely work.
At Pools by John Clarkson, we are a year round operation; so give us a call or request a Free CD!
All businesses have cycles - both yearly and over the life of the company. For pool builders, we have now entered our less crazy time of the year. There are both postives and negatives with these cycles:
Positive: we go on vacation; we can spend time with our family over the holidays.
Negative: Not as many people want us building a pool during this time of year > even though it is the best point of the year for construction.
Some may question that statement, but there are a number of reasons we at PBJC can make that statement; here are 3:
1) In Jacksonville, this is our dry season = less delays.
2) Most manufacturers and subcontractors raise their prices 1 January for the new year = still get this year's pricing.
3) Temperate climate (60's - 70's) during the day = more efficient and more timely work.
At Pools by John Clarkson, we are a year round operation; so give us a call or request a Free CD!
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