Bullfrog Spas: Twists and Tweaks
Good things are often worth the wait. For years, Bullfrog Spas’ dealers have suggested the manufacturer enter the swim spa…
MAAX Opens Swim Spa-Only Factory
As the pandemic struck, MAAX Spas president and general manager John Johnson, and vice president of sales and marketing Steve…
FROG Turns 25
All because Joe King wanted to make life better for his kid. Minnesota-based King Technology, which manufactures products for sanitizing…
Clear Comfort: Easy AOP for Spas
On many consumer Facebook groups about hot tubs, a good portion of the questions and information being exchanged pertain to…
Create a ‘Red Sink’
Every time I go into a spa store, my first thought is, “What sets this apart from all the other…
Keep ’Em Coming Back
From slowed parts production and raw material shortages to job market woes, hot tub customers are experiencing an increase in…
Employment Everywhere
The signs are everywhere. Now hiring. Help wanted. Bonuses for new hires. But spa retailers aren’t finding enough employees, despite…
Eye on the Prize
Employee awards have been a long-standing tradition in the business world. However, they can be a tricky undertaking. Every spa…
Hot Seats
After 11 years of racing for all three NASCAR National Series, Ryan Truex is still searching for his elusive first…
The 2022 SpaRetailer Panel
David Townley grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and worked at the original Townley Pool & Spa store founded by…
From Electronics to Hot Tubs
If you were to look at the four Patio Splash stores on a map, you’d notice they make a diamond…
There is No Normal
New normal has been replaced by normal. Our lead times now are months instead of weeks, and managing expectations is…