Ordering Inventory to Meet an Unknowable Demand
Today it can be hard to gauge what the correct supply is to meet the demand of tomorrow.
Sealing the Deal
Sales are the core of a spa retailer’s business. And while many aspects of selling remain constant, others have changed profoundly in recent years.
The Pool & Spa Show 2023
Presented by the Northeast Spa and Pool Association Jan. 24-26, 2023 Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City,…
Episode #85, Succession Planning and Leadership from a Second Generation Owner, with Jeff Bassemier
When John and Diane Bassemier were ready to hand their business, Bassemiers, over to their sons, Jeff and James, it…
Pettis Pools & Patio | The Stable Future
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.
Patio Galaxy | The One Stop Shop
It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.
Steepleton | The Old-Timer
Jim Graven took a decades-old billiard manufacturer and retailer and with the help of his children, has grown it into…
Ohio Pools & Spas | The Community Builder
When growing up around a family business, one doesn’t always have warm, fuzzy feelings about it. Amanda Annis, president and…
Time Machine Hot Tubs | The Student Salesman
There aren’t many in the hot tub industry who can attribute their spa career to Rush Limbaugh, the now-deceased radio…
Alaska Stove & Spa | The Patient Planner
There may be some aspects to living and running a business in Alaska that are quite a bit different than…
Coming Up for Air
As we move toward something resuming normality, we are honored to share a few of the many stories of people in the hot tub industry who are still rebuilding the lives they almost lost, or coping with the loss of people they loved.
Back to Basics
Now that the pandemic is near its end, retailers and manufacturers are assessing what went wrong, what went right and what this experience will mean going forward.