When Fiesta Pools & Spas opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1956, backyard pools were still a novelty, and the hot tub industry as we know it hadn’t even been born. Nearly 70 years later, the company has become a community fixture — a legacy Travis Hogan stepped into when he purchased Fiesta in 2004 at just 28 years old.
As a teenager looking to make extra money, Travis Hogan found himself cleaning pools for a neighbor — and unknowingly taking the first step toward owning one of Tulsa’s most iconic pool and spa businesses.
Making yourself heard above the din of larger retailers’ lower prices and large selection may feel intimidating. But here’s the good news: You already have the tools you need to be your community’s go-to for all things hot tub-related.
Racial and gender diversity in the workplace has been a priority for business owners in recent years and for good reason. A variety of perspectives and backgrounds stimulates innovative thinking and problem-solving; diverse workforces also tend to attract a wider and more varied customer base.