Power Women: Lisa Kennedy
Lisa Kennedy, general manager of TCG Wellness, Burlington, Ontario
Power Women: Patti Ryan
Patti Ryan, strategic sales manager, Jacuzzi Group
If the Price is Right
When it comes to the complex question of hot tub pricing strategies, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all method.
A Look at Internal Succession
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.
Good Vibes Only
Are you curating a killer showroom experience for your customers, or are your displays killing the shopping vibes?
The ESOP Exit Plan
Random Thursday night dinners are how ESOPs happen. At least, that’s what Vince Wuebker, owner of HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2, will tell you.
Back in the Game
When its founder died in 2011, many wondered if Dynasty Spas would survive.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Whose Training Does It All?
Finding good talent is a challenge, but it’s not hard to retain if you foster a training-oriented culture at every level and share the rewards.
All In The Family
The hot tub industry is poised for a large number of business handovers in the coming years as retail store owners prepare for retirement.
Watt’s Next?
The spa industry may soon face a dilemma for retailers and consumers alike: energy consumption.
Atlas Spas and Swim Spas | A Rebrand and Revved Up Growth
Moving from construction to hot tub sales, the Downs family’s business journey evolved naturally.
Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patio & Spa | New Location Revamps Longtime Business
Established in 1968 by John and Diane Bassemier, Bassemier’s Fireplace, Patio & Spa is now led by their sons, Jeff and James, who took over as president and vice president in 2018.