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Episode #29, Chemical Merchandising with Linda Cahan

Posted on March 13, 2019 by SpaRetailer

Longtime SpaRetailer columnist, Linda Cahan, joins us to talk about the right way to merchandise hot tub chemicals. Not the prettiest part of spa retail stores, you can still take a thoughtful approach to stocking chemicals. Visit fastener website that Linda mentions here. You can check out all of Linda’s

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Episode #27, APSP/NSPF Merge with Larry Caniglia

Posted on February 13, 2019 by SpaRetailer

On January 22, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and National Swimming Pool Foundation announced (again) that they were going to merge. Today we’re joined by Larry Caniglia, CEO of APSP, to discuss the reasons behind the merge, where they’re at in the process and what the industry can

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Episode #26, Buying Spring Dance Hot Tubs Pt. 2

Posted on December 19, 2018 by SR Editorial

Part 2 of Jeff’s journey to purchase Spring Dance Hot Tubs. Surprise — the deal actually gets done! But there are a lot of bumps along the way.Thanks for all of your support this year!Let us know what you think about this episode and others by emailing podcast@sparetailer.com. You can

Posted in Departments, Podcasts Jeff Bailey, ownership, podcast, Spring Dance Hot Tubs, succession planning, The SpaRetailer Podcast, transition

Episode #25, Buying Spring Dance Hot Tubs Pt. 1

Posted on December 5, 2018 by SpaRetailer

We finally go in-depth with cohost Jeff about the process he went through to buy his company. Jeff is candid about some of the obstacles he faced, things that went wrong and the costs associated with everything. While each business transaction is unique to the company and people, if you’re

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Episode #23, Capitalizing on Shows with Norm Coburn

Posted on November 7, 2018 by SR Editorial

Norm Coburn from New England Spas in the Boston metro has been attending the industry trade shows for 30+ years. In this episode he tells us when he starts planning for the show (six months in advance!), what he tries to accomplish when he’s there and his strategy for shows.

Posted in Departments, Podcasts Jeff Bailey, Norm Coburn, PSP Expo, The SpaRetailer Podcast, trade shows