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The Dealmaker

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Blaine Budke uses bartering, car sales experience to succeed as a spa retailerBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Iris Photography Hot Tub BrokersOwner: Blaine Budke Location: McCook and Grand Island, NebraskaHotTubBrokers.com@HotTubBrokers@HotTubBrokersGIHot Tubs: Cal Spas, Caldera Spas, Coast Spas, Passion Spas, Strong SpasSwim Spas: Cal Spas, Passion SpasChemicals: Leisure TimeAccessories: Leisure Concepts

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Stores Blaine Budke, Hot Tub Brokers

Finding the Sweet Spot

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Jennifer Gannon, owner of BonaVista LeisureScapes BonaVista LeisureScapes | Showroom relocation results in 20% increase in sales, multiple awards By Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Rey Chico OWNER: Jennifer GannonLOCATION: Toronto, Ontariobontavistapools.comFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInYouTube HOT TUBS: Hydropool Hot TubsSWIM SPAS: Hydropool Hot TubsCHEMICALS: Mineraluxe from Backyard BrandsOUTDOOR KITCHENS: Lynx, NapoleonFIRE FEATURES: Dekko BonaVista

Posted in Departments, Stores BonaVista Leisurescapes, Dekko firepits, Hydropool Hot Tubs, Lynx outdoor kitchens, Mineraluxe, Napoleon outdoor kitchens

Growth Mindset

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Dave Harris (left) and Mark Wallis The Spa Shoppe owners delay second location in favor of stronger infrastructureBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Rey Chico Dave Harris is taking a vacation day. He’s spending it at home, where his three kids are laughing and carrying on in the background while we

Posted in Departments, Stores hot tub dealers, retail store, The Spa Shoppe

Under One Roof

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Mountain Hot Tub builds new headquarters to consolidate and optimizeBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Studio Macleod Founded by high school buddies Tom Walker and Scott Smith in 1979 in Bozeman, Montana, Mountain Hot Tub opened its second showroom in Butte in 1989 and its third in Helena in 1993. Amid

Posted in Departments, Stores Mountain Hot Tub

Widening the Funnel

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Hot tub dealer creates his own competition with a second retail location and separate hot tub brands By Michelle L. Cramer Photography by Samson Madsen and Nathan Lopez Though David Isaacs grew up in the spa business, as an adult he didn’t intend to remain involved. But when Isaacs was

Posted in Departments, Stores Bullfrog Spas, Bullfrog Spas of Tri-Cities, Caldera Spas, Isaacs Pools & Spas