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Soaking in the Shade

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Enclosures are a viable addition to hot tub showrooms You’re not just selling hot tubs, you’re selling a lifestyle. And the icing on the cake for many homeowners is a hot tub enclosure, pergola or gazebo. “It is a good opportunity to upsell and provide a solution that the guest

Posted in Backyard Living, Current Issue, Departments Arctic Spas Vancouver Island, Covana, gazebos, Heavenly Times Hot Tubs, pergolas, Pool Works, Sequoia Spa Shelters, spa shelters, Toja Grid, Visscher Specialty Products

Light Up the Night

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff

LED furniture for the showroom floorBy Kim Patterson As a dealer, having your hot tubs front and center on the sales floor is a must — but there are plenty of buyers looking for more than just the spa. Many want the full backyard experience. Having the accessories to round

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments backyard living, BarChefs LED, Ellumiglow, Eternity LED Glow, Loftek, outdoor living, Tonik

Stop the Swat

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Thermacell keeps backyard bugs at bay By Keith Loria Thermacell Mosquito Repellents are changing the way people seek protection from pests, and many pool and spa owners say the products help them enjoy time by the water sans pesky mosquito bites. Company founder Bill Schawbel previously created a heating technology

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments backyard living, mosquito repellent, outdoor living, Texsun Pools & Spas, Thermacell, Townley Pool & Spa

Selling Staff on Selling Backyard Products

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Turning around thinking on add-on salesBy Kim Patterson Working in sales can be lucrative, especially for those who naturally relate well to others. As a salesperson, a paycheck reflects the ability to connect with people and give them helpful advice about product perks and the items that work best for

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments add on sales, backyard accessories, conversionomics, retail doctor, retail sales

Cover Valet’s New SHaDE Line

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Editorial Staff

High-end quality meets affordable pricing By Kim Patterson For the consumer, shopping for outdoor shade options has often meant choosing among inexpensive outdoor products that fail to perform or ultra-expensive, budget-busting pieces. There is no middle ground and customers have been left hanging as they search in vain for outdoor

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments backyard living, Cover Valet, shade umbrella