Ah, retirement. It’s a bittersweet word for longtime business owners to think about. But how do owners leave a business they’ve dedicated decades to? Internal succession, selling to an employee, is one popular route.
Don Riling’s first encounter with Olympic Hot Tub came from seeing the company’s advertisements in the program for the Seattle Men’s Chorus, of which he was a member.
In the spa industry, competitive analysis and market analysis help retailers learn business tactics from regional competitors as well as understand their market positioning and competitors’ strengths and weaknesses. With that knowledge, retailers can pick the best ways to grow.
Don Riling, president of Olympic Hot Tub, has been named a 2023 Middle Market Fast 50 by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Don Riling worked at Olympic Hot Tub for 21 years before he purchased the business. Hear about how his role...
Don Riling, owner of Olympic Hot Tub, joins Megan on the podcast to talk about COVID-19 and how it is...
About this time 10 years ago, the first issue of SpaRetailer came out; I joined the team a few months...
Compiled by Kim Patterson Any store owner who’s changed locations or added a location knows the process comes with glitches....
Since the explosive demand for spas started in 2020, many retailers grew their businesses enough that they needed to expand to multiple locations.
Robert Blair Osborn II died on October 29, 2022, at the age of 84. Robert, who typically went by his...
Olympic Hot Tub, based in Seattle, Washington, has announced its 7th annual Honoring Heroes event, which supports charities that serve...
Olympic Hot Tub presents the Ukrainian Association of Washington State with a $34,700 check.