Misadventures in Moving
Compiled by Kim Patterson Any store owner who’s changed locations or added a location knows the process comes with glitches….
The Sales That Houzz Built
When backyard renovations are on the agenda, homeowners often look for pictures of completed projects to start their brainstorming. And…
SR Panel: Accessory Success — and Failure
Rohan Mehta Arctic Spas Durham co-owner Whitby, Ontario We sold trampolines, and they were amazing. We had enough showroom to…
SR Panel: Systems Roundup
Rene Huston Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas Owner/Vice President of Finance, Sales and Marketing We use Evosus. Before investing in…
SR Panel: Recession-Proof Strategies
Bill Renter Best Hot Tubs president Farmingdale, Westbury and Windham New York We have stores that are busy in…
2018 SR Panel
Rene Huston Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas owner/vice president of finance, sales and marketing Sun Prairie and Madison, Wisconsin Huston…
How to: Build a Spa Cradle
For more than 30 years, Bill Renter owned a landscape design/build firm, The Deck & Patio Company, which he recently…
Hot Tub Re-Up
Photography by Mike Koehler In the early ’80s, Bill Renter walked into the backyard where his company was subcontracted to…