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Bringing the Outside In

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Dealers expand lifestyle offerings with display-worthy backyard productsBy Kim Patterson To generate additional revenue, many spa dealers have transitioned to selling outdoor living items alongside hot tubs. It goes beyond bringing in a handful of generic patio furniture pieces; carrying something different than what can be found in big-box stores

Posted in Current Issue, Features backyard design, backyard living, backyard products, Caldera Spas Billards Stoves, East Coast Leisure, Hollywood Pool & Spa, Pettis Pools & Patio

Heat Things Up

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Finnleo Summit Outdoor Sauna (Photo Credit: TyloHelo) Why spa retailers should consider a sauna product line By Seraine Page If there’s one product that might be hotter than hot tubs in this industry, it’s saunas. Given the numerous health benefits studied surrounding saunas*, it’s no surprise hot tub dealers across

Posted in Current Issue, Features Amerec Saunas, Arvidson Pools and Spas, backyard design, backyard living, backyard products, finnleo saunas, Helo Saunas, New England Spas, saunas, Sunlighten Saunas, Tylo Saunas, TyloHelo

The Rep Life

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff

(Left) Mike Wright, Master Spas northeast sales manager, and Dan Henry, owner East Coast Spas at Master Spas headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana Manufacturer reps share the reality of their more-than-full-time jobsBy Michelle L. Cramer It’s long hours spent on the road. It’s being on call 24/7. It’s no such

Posted in Features Arctic Spas, Bullfrog Spas, Dream Maker Spas, East Coast Spas, manufacturer reps, Master Spas, Pride Pools, sales reps, the rep life

Success With a CPA

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff

The best accountants are the ones who work as partners with the businesses they serveBy Andrew Lisa If you came out of tax season feeling like you left money on the table, it might be time for a new certified public accountant. More than just an accountant and a tax

Posted in Features Bill Ringle, bookkeeper, business taxes, certified public accountant, CPA, flint hills spas, hiring a CPA, Litehouse Pools and Spas, Spa Brokers, System Ringle, tax season

What a Way to Grow

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Expansion takes on many forms among hot tub dealers By Sarah Protzman Howlett For many hot tub retailers, growth is the best evidence that business is good, that the bottom line is healthy and that customers are happy. Most seem to desire expansion, yet it looks different for everybody: adding

Posted in Features Artesian Spas, Bullfrog Spas, clearwater spas, Core Covers, expanding manufacturers, expanding retailers, growing business, HotSpring Spas & Pools, Mainely Tubs, Master Spas, Mirage Pool N Spa, retail expansion, Spa & Sauna Co