Stiver’s Backyard & Leisure
Stivers overcome unlucky timing to build their small business dream It was the worst possible timing. The absolute worst. After…
Multiplicity
Since the explosive demand for spas started in 2020, many retailers grew their businesses enough that they needed to expand to multiple locations.
Up and Out
Retailers who take time to plan and communicate through every phase of the building process can open their next location with confidence.
Multiples
From the outside, Jay Broyer and Brandon Jones know their approach seems unorthodox, some may even call it “crazy.” The…
Episode #82, Retail Stars 2022: Selling Hot Tubs in Alaska
The third-generation owner of Alaska Stove & Spa Bobby Carlson and his wife Christy join Megan on the podcast to…
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…
Episode #53, A Two-Year Building Project, Opening During Covid, with Ronak Shah
(left to right) Neal Patel, COO; Nimisha Patel, CIO; Zena Shah, CFO and HR director; Ronak Shah, president and CEO…
Valley Pool & Spa Opens Seventh Store
Valley Pool & Spa, an operating division of Phoenix-based Leslie’s Poolmart Inc., is opening its seventh location. The new Robinson…
Aqua Pros
Photography by Ryan Feister Owner: Bob DavisVirginia: Bedford, Salem, Madison Heights and LynchburgAquaPros.comFacebookInstagramTwitterHot Tubs: MarquisSwim Spas: MarquisChemicals: BioGuardBackyard Living: Grills,…
LeisureTime Warehouse
Owner: Ted DellasWickliffe, OhioLeisureTimeWarehouse.comFacebookInstagramHot Tubs: Master SpasSwim Spas: Master SpasChemicals: LeisureTime Warehouse (by N. Jonas)Accessories: Confer Plastics Ted Dellas started…
The Sundance Spa Store
Photography by Steven McNeil Owners: Bill Elliot, Greg Pieczonka, Scott CoombeMississauga, St. Catharines, Oakville, Vaughan, Burlington and Hamilton in Ontario,…
Hot Tub Brokers
Photos by Iris Photography Owner: Blaine BudkeNebraska: McCook and Grand IslandHotTubBrokers.comFacebookHot Tubs: Passion Spas, Strong Spas, Cal Spas, Caldera Spas,…