Jonathan Portukalian
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On-Site Apprenticeship · Limited Availability

Learn to Build High-End Inground Pools
By Training Inside a Real Pool Company… Not Watching Another Course

Work 1-on-1 with Jonathan on a real six-figure pool project and skip years of expensive trial and error.

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One live, hands-on training experience. $6,000 one time.

This is a hands-on apprenticeship for builders who want to do their first projects right, protect their margins, and position themselves as a high-end pool company from day one.

No theory No recycled advice You train the way trades were meant to be taught
Apply for 1-on-1 Pool Builder Training
Limited availability. Jonathan works with a small number of builders at a time.

Let’s Be Honest for a Second

Most people who ‘get into pools’ don’t fail because they’re bad builders. They fail because they:

Guess their way through the business.
Learn pricing after losing money.
Learn systems after chaos.
Learn standards after reputation damage.

This training exists so you don’t learn the hard way

If you want shortcuts, this isn’t it. If you want standards, keep reading.

This Is For You If…

You already know how to work with your hands… but you don’t want to gamble your future.

You’re starting a pool company and want to get it right the first time

You own a landscaping business and want to add inground pools

You’re a pool service tech ready to step into building

You’ve done above-ground pools and want to move up-market

You want to be seen as a high-end builder, not a cheap option

Here’s the Problem No One Admits

There is no margin for error in pool construction.

One bad decision can:

  • Destroy profit on a job
  • Delay timelines
  • Damage your reputation
  • Put you in legal trouble
  • Kill referrals before they start

And most new builders are making decisions blind. This training removes the blind spots.

Proximity to Mastery

This Isn’t Coaching. This Is On-Site Apprenticeship.

You don’t ‘learn concepts.’

You:

  • Train side-by-side with Jonathan
  • Inside a thriving pool company
  • On a real active project
  • Using top-tier building methods
  • With real consequences, not hypotheticals

You see how:

Jobs are structured

Mistakes are prevented

Projects are managed

Clients are handled

Standards are enforced

This is proximity to mastery. That’s the ADVANTAGE.

What’s Included in the 1-on-1 Training

A complete system for building six-figure pools — fully integrated into your business.

Module 01
  • 1–2 weeks embedded in a real pool build.
  • Hands-on experience managing a six-figure project.
Resources
  • Complete building tool checklist.
  • Proven construction methods and workflows.
Ecosystem
  • Access to a trusted supplier + marketing network.
  • Exposure to systems that protect profit, timeline, and quality.
Expert Support
  • Direct access to Jonathan’s personal phone number.
  • 24/7 technical advisory for your first projects.

YOU DON’T LEAVE ‘INSPIRED.’ YOU LEAVE DANGEROUS… IN A GOOD WAY.

Why Jonathan?

Because results matter more than opinions.

100+
Pools Built
10M+
Total Sales
4.9
Google Rating
Jonathan on site

SYSTEM STATUS: VERIFIED

Known for exceptional build quality and customer experience.
Typical project timelines of 4–8 weeks.
Uses 3D renderings to elevate the client experience.
Mentored by and connected to elite builders with 30+ years in the industry.

This isn’t theory. This is EARNED.

System Upgrade Complete

After This Training, You’ll Be Able To:

  • Build and manage inground pools with confidence
  • Price projects correctly and protect margins
  • Avoid the mistakes that wipe out new builders
  • Operate like a professional, not a beginner
  • Lay the foundation for a million-dollar pool company

This is how you stop ‘trying pools’ and start being a pool builder.

Common Questions & Concerns

Is This the Right Time?
There’s never a perfect time. But there is a worst time… and that’s learning by losing money.
What If I’m Not Ready?
That’s exactly why this is hands-on. You’re not guessing. You’re trained inside a real operation.
Can’t I Learn This Myself?
You can. You’ll just pay for it in: → Lost profit → Stress → Delays → Reputation damage. This collapses the timeline.
This Is Not Open Enrollment

Jonathan Only Works With Builders He Believes Are Serious.

If you want: real standards, real systems, real experience — apply below. Applications are reviewed personally. This is not a fit for everyone.

Applications are reviewed personally. Jonathan works with a small number of builders at a time.