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…
Help Us Serve You, and the Industry, Even Better
You probably noticed something extra on the front of the magazine this issue. We’ve launched a huge renewal campaign for…
Episode #81, Ryan Landwehr takes over at A&B Accessories
Ryan Landwehr speaks with us about taking over at A&B Accessories and where he plans to take the company going…
Episode #80, Step Into Your Power with Leslie Cunningham
We talk to long-time business coach Leslie Cunningham about her passion for training women to be better leaders and talk…
Time to Get Back to the Basics
I know everyone has sold a lot of hot tubs in the last two years, but when was the last time you SOLD a hot tub?
Episode #79, Outdoor Retailer Adds Hot Tubs…in 2021
Randy Antrikin is not one to sit still — and as he continues to expand his backyard retail and construction business,…
Episode #78, John Napodano from Pettis Pool & Patio
As Pettis Pools & Patio celebrates its 60th year in business, owner John Napodano reflects on its founders and the…
The XX Factor: Women in the Industry
In my time in the industry since 2008, I have seen more and more women move into roles previously held mainly by men in the spa industry, and that diversity is a great development.
Episode #77, Take Your Body Back in Time with Chris Ogden
Recently featured in the Stores section of SpaRetailer, Chris Ogden, general manager of Time Machine Hot Tubs, is our podcast…
Swim spas aren’t our little secret anymore
Every time we feature a story on swim spas, I’m pretty sure I start my welcome message by scream-writing, “I…
Episode #76, A Pandemic Survival Story with Cole Taylor of Southern Leisure
Southern Leisure Spas & Patio was supposed to be a pool supply store that grew into a pool remodeling and…
Episode #75, The Next Generation of Water Care with Sutro
Ravi Kurani grew up in the pool and spa industry — his parents owned a supply store in southern California. Kurani…