Jacob Specht — 30 Under 40 2025
Jacob Specht grew up with the pool and spa industry woven into family life. His father, Rick Specht, founded Pool to Spa Services in 1993 after a career with Aqua Quip dating back to the 1970s.
Leisure Concepts Welcomes Industry Veteran Jeff Brooks as Vice President
Leisure Concepts, a leading manufacturer of innovative spa accessories, announced the appointment of industry veteran Jeff Brooks as vice president, effective Oct. 6.
Retirement at Last
As a wrap-up to our succession series, retirees share what life is like after selling their businesses.
Boldly Buying
As part of our succession planning series, here’s a look at what happens when an outside buyer successfully purchases a hot tub business.
A Storied Career
Brian Quint describes his life as one filled with constants, but a longstanding one has come to a close: Quint…
InSPAration: Instant Re-Leaf
CBD-infused bath-and-body products are touted for their ability to coax users into relaxation. When Aqua Quip, based in the Puget…
In Memoriam: Rich Werber
Born December 21, 1950, Rich Werber died April 7 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He and his wife,…
In Memoriam: Mark Henderson
Born March 6, 1960, Mark Henderson died April 25 from injuries sustained in a biking accident. He was the general…
Episode #58, Commercial Real Estate and COVID, with Brian Quint
We’re talking about expansion again. Obviously, it’s a weird and interesting time to think about adding a new location. On…
Softening Real Estate
Agean Bath and Spa had been considering expansion into Cleveland for some time, says owner Chris Bolte, but the opportunities…
Good News: Swim Bike Run for Habitat
Each February since 2015, the Seattle Homeshow hosts Swim Bike Run for Habitat, a charity event created and organized by…
Well, This Looks Pretty Different
We have thrown out the template for this issue of SpaRetailer. While you’ll find some of the regular sections, many…