Established in 1968 by John and Diane Bassemier, Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patio & Spa is now led by their sons, Jeff and James, who took over as president and vice president in 2018.
2023
Moving from construction to hot tub sales, the Downs family's business journey evolved naturally.
Jay Broyer and Brandon Jones, second cousins who co-own St. Cyr Pool & Spa in Middleton, Massachusetts, are a pair of entrepreneurs who take an aggressive approach to business.
Vince Wuebker is a man on a mission — delivering wellness to his customers through the benefits of a hot tub.
While Mike Isley didn't foresee a career in the hot tub industry, he always desired to work for a small business. His path led him from the retail department at Paradise LeisureScapes to becoming a partner around 15 years ago, and it's been a thrilling journey.
In Northern California, the idea of transforming wine barrels into hot tubs struck Rolf Engelhard and Denis Kasten in 1976.
2022
When Larry and Erma Pettis founded Pettis Pools and Patio in 1962 in East Rochester, New York, they established a philosophy of providing quality products at a fair price and offering the best, most professional service in a timely manner.
There aren’t many in the hot tub industry who can attribute their...
Jim Graven took a decades-old billiard manufacturer and retailer and with the...
There may be some aspects to living and running a business in...
It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.
2021
Scott Call has been in the hot tub industry since the early...
Opening a hot tub store in August 2020 looked nothing like Phoebe...
Stroll into CK Spas in Quebec, Canada, on a weekend, and 8-year-old...
When Donny Stiver told his wife, Melissa, that he wanted to open...
Backyard Leisure opened in 2006, not long before the recession of 2008...
2020
Reno, Nevada, shut down completely for two weeks in March, as a...
Eric Cassidy’s heart dropped when the Pennsylvania governor told businesses to go...
When the pandemic hit and cities began to shut down, the executive...
Finding out that your child has a life-threatening health condition is every...
When shutdowns began, seasonal business was already slow for Litehouse Pools &...
Cedar Works spas started in the late ’70s and specialized in building...
It’s safe to say that almost every pool builder builds spas or...
Multiple LocationsOwner: Brent SlaterTwo Edmonton, AB stores Browsing the help wanted ads...
When growing up around a family business, one doesn’t always have warm,...
When winter hits North Dakota, well, there isn’t always a whole lot...
Before 2008 there wasn’t a place to buy nice outdoor furniture in...
It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.
Photography by Nathan Lopez Owner: David IsaacsJohnson City, TennesseeTriBullfrogSpas.comFacebook: Bullfrog Spas of...
After several sports and work related injuries, Jeremy Graham suffered from debilitating...
Chris Kovacs, Co-Owner Q: What are the challenges you face in your...
Opened May 2018, The Spa Gallery showroom in Springfield, Missouri, may not...
WHEN BILL MEYER, owner of Premiere Hot Tubs in Austin, Tex., talks...