Retirement at Last
As a wrap-up to our succession series, retirees share what life is like after selling their businesses.
Ultra Modern Pool & Patio
You could say Rita Rowlen grew up in the hot tub industry.
When Rowlen’s father, Cecil Schniepp, started his swimming pool construction and retail business in 1954, he had high hopes his seven kids would work in the family business.
Boldly Buying
As part of our succession planning series, here’s a look at what happens when an outside buyer successfully purchases a hot tub business.
Power Women
When Rita Rowlen’s father, Cecil Schniepp, started his swimming pool construction and retail business in 1954, his dream was to have all seven of his children in the business.
Power Women: Rita Rowlen and Kara Weed
Rita Rowlen & Kara Weed, Ultra Modern Pool & Patio, Wichita, Kansas
A Storied Career
Brian Quint describes his life as one filled with constants, but a longstanding one has come to a close: Quint retired from Aqua Quip in January, handing the reigns to longtime vice president of sales John Antilla. Quint grew up in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue, Washington, where he still resides with his wife, Nancy,…
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 the one hand, there are some amazing commercial real estate opportunities out there, on the other, how are you going to get enough product to fill a new space? Brian Quint from Aqua Quip in…
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Episode #28, Aqua Quip Acquired by Leslie’s with Brian Quint
In January Leslie’s Poolmart purchased independent retailer Aqua Quip. Aqua Quip’s president Brian Quint joins us on the podcast to talk about the acquisition and how they had readied their company so they could pounce on the opportunity. Brian mentions several resources for business owners, which you can find below. Vistage Michael Gerber The Great…
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SR Panel: Systems Roundup
Rene Huston Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas Owner/Vice President of Finance, Sales and Marketing We use Evosus. Before investing in Evosus, we used a very basic POS software but we outgrew it. Evosus seems to serve us well based on our business size. I especially like its inventory management capabilities, the purchase order process, the integration…
SR Panel: Bold Ideas
Brian Quint Aqua Quip president and CEO Nine in Seattle/Tacoma metro Hot Tub TV There was a time where anybody with any viable business plan could get a half-hour show on public-access television. I remember two ladies who did an edgy show called “Hot Tub TV” for one half-hour a month, where they would interview…
SR Panel: Recession-Proof Strategies
Bill Renter Best Hot Tubs president Farmingdale, Westbury and Windham New York We have stores that are busy in spring and summer, and another location that is busy in fall and winter. This evens out seasonality to reduce stress in the offseason. Make sure your overhead is reasonable, and in the event of another…
2018 SR Panel
Rene Huston Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas owner/vice president of finance, sales and marketing Sun Prairie and Madison, Wisconsin Huston was always drawn to entrepreneurship. Her background is in sales and marketing, where she built her professional career in the print and digital communications industry. In 2006, her family was approached with the opportunity to…