Episode #142 Hot Tub History: The Early Days of Caldera with David Ingram
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, early Caldera Spas owner David Ingram shares his background leaving home at 16,…
The Future Belongs to the Well-structured Pipeline
Before we dive into this issue, I want to acknowledge some major milestones happening in our industry this year.
Episode #141 Spa Parts Plus: Navigating Change and Growth with Stephen Reed
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick interviews Stephen Reed, COO of Spa Parts Plus, about his…
Episode #140 Young Entrepreneurs Tackle the Cover Industry with Harrison and Nicholas Dale
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick interviews brothers and co-owners Harrison (24) and Nick Dale (28)…
Episode #139 Finding Balance in Water Care with Susan McPhie
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick interviews Susan McPhie, VP of Business Development and General Manager…
Episode #138, The Future of Spa Retail Marketing: Expert Tips from Greg Haines
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick sits down with Greg Haines, CEO of Compass Digital, discussing…
Power Women and the Leadership That Strengthens the Spa Industry
Every other year, SpaRetailer returns to a feature we consider essential — Power Women. This isn’t about singling out one group at the expense of another; it’s about recognizing leadership that strengthens the whole industry.
Episode #137 Lighting up Your Backyard Oasis: A Conversation with Royce Manuelo from PAL Lighting
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick sits down with Royce Manuelo, the brand and product development…
Episode #136 From Building Blocks to Bubbles: Fred Bachmann’s Journey in the Hot Tub Industry
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, Megan Kendrick interviews Fred Bachmann, owner of Bachmann’s Pools, Spas and Saunas in…
Episode #135 Journey from Employee to Owner: Jamie Burson’s Story
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, Jamie Burson, the owner of Great Bay Spa and Sauna in New England,…
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
As we close out one year and begin the next, it’s a good time to reflect on where our industry has been and where it’s headed. This issue of SpaRetailer does just that — celebrating the pioneers who built the hot tub category, spotlighting the retailers carrying it forward and, of course, the innovations shaping what’s to come.
The History of Swim Spas, Part 2
When most in the industry think of swim spas, they picture the acrylic, portable units that took off in the early 2000s. But alongside that story — sometimes intersecting, sometimes running parallel — is another: the rise of swim machines.