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Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Choosing positivity in the midst of chaos Well, that was dramatic: The economy was booming and everyone was gearing up for a great 2020, and then: coronavirus. I sure didn’t see that coming. I write this as the World Health Organization is declaring coronavirus a global pandemic and the stock

Posted in Coronavirus, Current Issue, Departments, Welcome coronavirus, COVID-19, Megan Kendrick

Swimming Into Self-Care

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Editorial Staff

A deeper look at hydrotherapy in 2020 Welcome to our first issue of 2020 — and our first issue devoted almost entirely to swim spas. If you’ve read the magazine consistently over the years, you know I’m a big advocate for swim spas: They do a lot of good for people

Posted in Welcome Megan Kendrick, swim spas

Show Time

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

A busy season, both personally and professionally Retail Stars, one of your — and our — favorite features, is once again upon us. This year, you’ll learn about retailers who have expanded their businesses. For many established companies, expansion is the only avenue for exponential growth. If the numbers have

Posted in Welcome IHTA, International Hot Tub Association, International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, Megan Kendrick

Selling With One Foot Out the Door?

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

We cover various backyard living products all year, but this issue is devoted to everything you may sell besides a hot tub. Outdoor products are always a little perplexing to me: While the overwhelming majority of our readers have asked us to continue to write and promote them on our pages,

Posted in Departments, Welcome backyard design, backyard living, backyard products

On the Road Again

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Revisiting an old story In 2011, I wrote about the life of hot tub sales reps (bit.ly/2011Reps). I not only liked hearing tales from the road, but I was also fascinated by the rep lifestyle. Far removed from my days in front of a computer and traveling to trade shows

Posted in Departments, Welcome manufacturer reps, the rep life