I started Apollo after training under one of the Twin Cities' established pool companies and spending seasons inside the practical work: openings, closings, weekly maintenance, chemical balancing, and equipment troubleshooting.
The difference is simple. I service every pool myself, keep the route intentionally limited, and pay attention to the small changes that can affect water quality or equipment performance.
My electrical engineering background helps, too. Pool systems are a connected set of moving parts, from pump flow and filtration to heaters and chemistry. When those pieces are watched carefully, pool ownership gets a lot easier.