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Episode #16, Launching an ESOP with Jim Van Fleet, Pt. 2

ByMegan Kendrick April 11, 2018February 4, 2026

In part 2, Jim discusses the process of converting to an ESOP.

Megan Kendrick

Megan Kendrick is the owner and editor-in-chief of SpaRetailer magazine. She has written about the hot tub industry since 2008.

ByMegan Kendrick May 20, 2026July 27, 2026

In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick welcomes back Alex Granlund of King Technology to discuss a…

ByMegan Kendrick March 25, 2026July 15, 2026

In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick interviews Stephen Reed, COO of Spa Parts Plus, about his…

ByLinda Cahan May 9, 2018February 4, 2026

Longtime columnist Linda Cahan joins us to discuss some of the good and bad things she sees in hot tub…

ByEditorial Staff October 2, 2022February 16, 2026

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ByMegan Kendrick May 28, 2025July 15, 2026

In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick interviews Scott Gettings, co-owner of Hot Tub Superstore, which has…

ByMegan Kendrick December 19, 2018February 4, 2026

Part 2 of Jeff’s journey to purchase Spring Dance Hot Tubs. Surprise — the deal actually gets done! But there…

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