Episode #16 RECAST, Launching an ESOP with Jim Van Fleet, Pt. 2
In honor of our ESOP feature in the April/May 2024 issue of SpaRetailer, we revisit an old podcast with Jim…
Episode #15 RECAST, Launching an ESOP with Jim Van Fleet, Pt. 1
In honor of our ESOP feature in the April/May 2024 issue of SpaRetailer, we revisit an old podcast with Jim…
The Transitions Continue
I know we’ve made succession planning our default theme of the year at SpaRetailer, but as more and more businesses are bought and sold in our industry, it feels like we’ve chosen well. And this issue underscores the importance.
Episode #107, Under Private Equity Ownership and Loving It with Kathi Belcourt
Kathi Belcourt rejoins the podcast, this time to discuss the Aqua-Tech Pool, Spa, and Whole Home Renovation journey. In 2021,…
Episode #106, Hot Tub History with Alice Cunningham
Alice Cunningham and Blair Osborn, founders of Olympic Hot Tub, graced the cover of the very first issue of SpaRetailer…
Episode #105, Get Started with Open Book Management with Martin Holland
Business coach, author and SpaRetailer columnist Martin Holland joins us to discuss open book management. What is it and how…
Episode #104, Jacque Johnson The Hot Tub Lady
Jacque Johnson saw a need in the industry for better customer education, so she went out and created it herself….
Bringing all kinds of energy into 2024
We are only a month into 2024, and it’s already been a busy one for the hot tub industry.
Dan Sjoblom Takes the Helm at Bullfrog
After 15 years serving in various roles at hot tub manufacturer Bullfrog Spas, Dan Sjoblom has been named CEO.
Episode #103, Hot Tub History with JP Parent
In 1983, Zodiac hired Jean Pierre Parent, an aeronautical engineer, to work in its aeronautics segment. But he eventually made…
Episode #102, Hot Tub History with Mike Dunn
Mike Dunn retired in 2021 after 42 years in the hot tub industry, 27 of which were spent at Watkins…
Episode #101, In Every Season Train, Train Train with Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski
Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski has always had a passion for education, she just didn’t realize she’d be educating pool and spa professionals….