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Episode #25, Buying Spring Dance Hot Tubs Pt. 1

Posted on December 5, 2018 by SpaRetailer

We finally go in-depth with cohost Jeff about the process he went through to buy his company. Jeff is candid about some of the obstacles he faced, things that went wrong and the costs associated with everything. While each business transaction is unique to the company and people, if you’re

Posted in Podcasts Jeff Bailey, ownership transition, podcast, Spring Dance Hot Tubs, succession planning, The SpaRetailer Podcast

Episode #24, Aquatics Empowered with Troy Derheim

Posted on November 21, 2018 by SpaRetailer

Megan and Jeff meet in Las Vegas at the Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and chat with Troy Derheim. Troy is the owner of My Aquatics Services — a pool construction, service and hot tub retail company — in the Fargo/Moorehead area. But we’re talking to Troy about his

Posted in Departments, Podcasts aquatics empowered, charities, giving back, Jeff Bailey, Megan Kendrick, nonprofit, Retail Stars, Troy Derheim

Episode #23, Capitalizing on Shows with Norm Coburn

Posted on November 7, 2018 by SR Editorial

Norm Coburn from New England Spas in the Boston metro has been attending the industry trade shows for 30+ years. In this episode he tells us when he starts planning for the show (six months in advance!), what he tries to accomplish when he’s there and his strategy for shows.

Posted in Podcasts Jeff Bailey, Norm Coburn, PSP Expo, The SpaRetailer Podcast, trade shows

Episode #22, Tom Junck, Combined Pool & Spa

Posted on October 17, 2018 by SpaRetailer

In this episode Megan and Jeff talk to Tom Junck, co-owner of Combined Pool & Spa in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tom’s store has won the Caldera Dealer of the Year award the last five years. The company also have more than 280 Google Reviews and is rated at 5

Posted in Podcasts Combined Pool & Spa, outdoor living, The SpaRetailer Podcast, Tom Junck

Episode #21 Flint Hills Spas

Posted on October 3, 2018 by SpaRetailer

You may have already read about Flint Hills Spas in our last issue. But we think this story is so unique that it’s worth returning to. Megan and Jeff discuss the unlikely partnership that has formed between the former and new owner and the confidence and respect it must take.

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