Established in 1968 by John and Diane Bassemier, Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patio & Spa is now led by their sons, Jeff and James, who took over as president and vice president in 2018.
2023
Jay Broyer and Brandon Jones, second cousins who co-own St. Cyr Pool & Spa in Middleton, Massachusetts, are a pair of entrepreneurs who take an aggressive approach to business.
In Northern California, the idea of transforming wine barrels into hot tubs struck Rolf Engelhard and Denis Kasten in 1976.
While Mike Isley didn't foresee a career in the hot tub industry, he always desired to work for a small business. His path led him from the retail department at Paradise LeisureScapes to becoming a partner around 15 years ago, and it's been a thrilling journey.
Moving from construction to hot tub sales, the Downs family's business journey evolved naturally.
Vince Wuebker is a man on a mission — delivering wellness to his customers through the benefits of a hot tub.
2022
Jim Graven took a decades-old billiard manufacturer and retailer and with the...
It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.
There may be some aspects to living and running a business in...
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.
There aren’t many in the hot tub industry who can attribute their...
2021
Stroll into CK Spas in Quebec, Canada, on a weekend, and 8-year-old...
Opening a hot tub store in August 2020 looked nothing like Phoebe...
Backyard Leisure opened in 2006, not long before the recession of 2008...
When Donny Stiver told his wife, Melissa, that he wanted to open...
Scott Call has been in the hot tub industry since the early...
2020
Eric Cassidy’s heart dropped when the Pennsylvania governor told businesses to go...
When the pandemic hit and cities began to shut down, the executive...
Reno, Nevada, shut down completely for two weeks in March, as a...
When shutdowns began, seasonal business was already slow for Litehouse Pools &...
Finding out that your child has a life-threatening health condition is every...
At 21st Century Pools & Spas in upstate New York, now in...
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2014Barto Pool & SpaPhoenixville, Pennsylvania 2013Premiere Hot TubsAustin, Texas Evergreen Spas &...
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Ed Bell’s job as the sales manager at a Harley dealership sounds...
There may be some aspects to living and running a business in...
Contractor John Hinkle had been in business since 1981, but he had...
Mike Beani, owner of American Pools and Spas in Whitehall, Penn., says...
New StoresOwner: Ryan FrankOklahoma City, OK This past January if someone asked...
Photography by Ryan Feister Owner: Bob DavisVirginia: Bedford, Salem, Madison Heights and...
Multiple LocationsOwners: Brian Quint, Kathleen and Erik CarlsonNine stores in the Seattle...
Chris Kovacs, Co-Owner Q: What are the challenges you face in your...