The Chlorine Breakdown
Let’s explore the differences and relationships between the types of chlorine — free, combined and total.
Clean Up Your Act
Earlier this year, Ontario, Canada-based Hydropool debuted its updated Signature Self-Cleaning Collection.
EBITDA
There are conventional practices for valuing a business that informed buyers and sellers generally follow. One of those is valuing a business as a multiple of its net annual profit expressed in a form called EBITDA.
Flatlining to Flourishing
Why do some acquire basic sales skills but never develop further, either flatlining or flaming out?
Full Responsibility
It’s a simple concept, to refrain from blaming and complaining, and yet it’s a challenge to change a habit. Like sticking to your diet when everyone else around you is enjoying chocolate cake, it requires you to resist the impulses, tendencies and trends that don’t get you where you want to go.
Sales slow? We may have a solution …
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room — hot tub sales are not great right now.
Honoring Women and Our Readers
I love writing about women in the hot tub industry. And what a treat it was to visit Rita Rowlen and Kara Weed in Wichita, Kansas, for this article.
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.
Seven Seas Pools & Spas
Ron Perkins worked at Seven Seas Pools & Spas in Pennsylvania for about 30 days before he decided he needed total reign.
Meet the New Leaders of the International Hot Tub Association
The International Hot Tub Association, an affiliate organization of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, exists to protect the hot tub industry and increase awareness of the health and wellness benefits of hot tubs.
Rethinking the Sales Role
I recently had a flashback to when I started my sales career in the pool and spa industry in the early ’80s, and I noticed how much the industry has evolved.
Beyond the Grill
The sizzle of burgers on the grill, the aroma of hickory-sauced ribs from the smoker and cold drinks at the ready are all part of the typical backyard barbecue experience, but there’s a twist to this familiar scene.