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Rohan Mehta/Gord Coy
Rohan Mehta (pictured) and Gord Coy have more than 20 years’ experience in the hot tub industry, from service to sales. They purchased the company from Coy’s cousin in 2004. It has expanded its showroom twice and increased a focus on swim spas. The company has won Arctic Spas Canadian
Brian Quint
Brian Quint was born and raised in the Seattle area. He got his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University. He then went to work for First National Bank of Oregon doing consumer, business and agricultural lending. Quint joined his father at Aqua Quip in 1979, and has
Josh Kemerling
Josh Kemerling has been with Georgia Spa Company since it opened in 2004. Kemerling also worked as a full-time firefighter during his first 10 years at Georgia Spa Company. Since its inception, Georgia Spa Company has grown from one to four showrooms and a 12,000-square-foot service and distribution center serving
Eric Cassidy
Eric Cassidy joined Valley Pool & Spa in 2006 from management positions at Coca-Cola and Walmart. Since he started as sales manager, moving to vice president shortly after, Valley has added five locations, a distribution center, ecommerce division and 40-plus employees under his direction. Valley’s business model focuses on long-term
Bill Renter
Bill Renter opened Best Hot Tubs on Long Island in 2013. He’d dabbled in hot tubs as part of his outdoor contracting company, but when that business plummeted in the recession, he opened his first hot tub retail location. He’s now expanded to three locations.
Rene Huston
Huston was always drawn to entrepreneurship. Her background is in sales and marketing, where she built her professional career in the print and digital communications industry. In 2006, her family was approached with the opportunity to buy Patio Pleasures. In 2011, she came on full time in the family business,
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Business Abroad
How dealers in the United Kingdom and Australia approach the hot tub industry By Michelle L. Cramer It never hurts to look beyond your backyard and see how the other guys are doing things. While the overseas hot
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Linked Up Through LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a viable tool for generating quality residential leads. The social media platform is no longer just for finding employment By Michelle L. Cramer Given all the photo-centric social media options that appeal to spa retailers, engaging
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Pick a Side
Chlorine versus bromine — what’s your preference? By Michelle L. Cramer Everyone has a preference in competitive markets: Burger King versus McDonald’s, Walmart versus Amazon and even the hot tubs in your showroom are the brand you prefer
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A Match Made in Kansas
Previous owner stays on as general manager at Wichita dealership Photography by Matt Nykamp When Jamil Toubassi bought a hot tub from Dave Garretson in 2007, he had no idea it would kick off a lasting partnership. At
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Politically Minded
Our political survey revealed that, much like the rest of the country, there isn’t much of a political middle ground in the industry. Healthcare is still a major concern for hot tub dealers, much like it was when
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