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    Austin Lampkin

    Born and raised in San Antonio, Austin Lampkin has spent 20 years in the pool and spa industries. He started by installing liners in above-ground pools and doing pool service. During his years in the industry, he’s installed hot tubs, pool tables, kitchen islands and more.

    Brian Wasik

    Before joining the hot tub industry, Brian Wasik’s resume included work in concrete and wine distribution. Through a friend, he became involved with Montana-based hot tub manufacturer Mountain Springs Spas, giving him a diverse view of the industry. He worked on its manufacturing side; in service and delivery; and eventually

    Rita Rowlen

    With 50 years’ experience in the swimming pool and spa industry, Rita Rowlen first worked in the family pool construction business in high school and college. She developed the retail division of Ultra Modern Pool and Patio with her sister, Linda Wallace, growing it from a few thousand dollars in

    Jennifer Gannon

    Jennifer Gannon is a second-generation owner of BonaVista LeisureScapes, the outdoor living boutique division of BonaVista Pools. She has been in the pool and hot tub industry for decades. Gannon and her husband live in Toronto with their three sons.

    Doug Robinson

    Doug Robinson began his industry career in sales at Orlando’s Rec Warehouse in 1992, eventually becoming a regional manager and moving to Virginia Beach. As Rec Warehouse met financial difficulty, Robinson began to dream of being his own boss. He opened Virginia Leisure in Chesapeake, selling outdoor living products. His

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    Current Issue

    The Ever Growing Hot Tub Industry

    I’ve got expansion on my mind I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but we’ve had a theme for our Stores section this year: Each one we talk to has recently expanded. For this issue, the theme is moving
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    What a Way to Grow

    Expansion takes on many forms among hot tub dealers By Sarah Protzman Howlett For many hot tub retailers, growth is the best evidence that business is good, that the bottom line is healthy and that customers are happy.
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    Demos that Dazzle

    Taking an in-store swim can make a swim spa window shopper a buyer, but you’ve got to do it right By Andrew Lisa If you sell swim spas and you’re not sure how much is riding on your
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    SR Panel: Our Most Recent Expansions

    Growing through acquisition, and moving to better serve customers Jennifer Gannon Owner, BonaVista Leisurescapes Toronto, Ontario, Canada After 10 years on a busy city street in the heart of Toronto — near the neighborhoods we’ve been serving for
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    Widening the Funnel

    Hot tub dealer creates his own competition with a second retail location and separate hot tub brands By Michelle L. Cramer Photography by Samson Madsen and Nathan Lopez Though David Isaacs grew up in the spa business, as
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