What’s the biggest advantage or challenge you see in taking on the sauna category?
When I attend trade shows as a buyer, I focus on being strategic with my time and decisions to make sure I bring back real value for the business:
Meet the 2026 SpaRetailer Insiders
Meet the 2026 SpaRetailer Insiders: Mike Kitchen, Casey Loewen, Cody Hendrickson, Michael Swartz, Chet Lockwood, Angi Hess
What’s your strategy for getting the most value out of attending trade shows?
When I attend trade shows as a buyer, I focus on being strategic with my time and decisions to make sure I bring back real value for the business:
What seasonal promotion or holiday-themed ad campaign has been most successful for your business, and why do you think it resonated so well with customers?
What seasonal promotion or holiday-themed ad campaign has been most successful for your business, and why do you think it resonated so well with customers?
How do you train your team to prioritize and execute the “speed to lead” concept while handling the day-to-day tasks in your showroom?
How would you define a healthy business owner?
How would you define a healthy business owner?
How would you define a healthy business owner?
How do you analyze your competition? (Or do you?)
How do you analyze your competition (or do you)?
Meet the 2025 SpaRetailer Insiders
Meet the 2025 SpaRetailer Insiders
Are your customers asking for cold tubs?
Are your customers asking for cold tubs?
What is the hot tub sweet spot?
We’ll introduce you to each panel member, highlighting their unique contributions and insights, providing a glimpse into the exciting trends shaping spa retail in 2024 and beyond.
What are the daily, weekly and monthly merchandising tasks for your store(s) and who is responsible for them?
Insights from Our SpaRetailer Panelists: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Merchandising Tasks
How much does the energy efficiency of hot tubs concern you and your customers?
How much does the energy efficiency of hot tubs concern you and your customers?