Episodes

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March 27, 2019

Episode #30, The Freight State with Doug Punzel from Celtic Intermodal

In the February/March issue of SpaRetailer, we outlined how the trucker shortage was impacting hot tub retailers. This week on...
29
March 13, 2019

Episode #29, Chemical Merchandising with Linda Cahan

Longtime SpaRetailer columnist, Linda Cahan, joins us to talk about the right way to merchandise hot tub chemicals. Not the...
29
March 13, 2019

Episode #29, Chemical Merchandising with Linda Cahan

Longtime SpaRetailer columnist, Linda Cahan, joins us to talk about the right way to merchandise hot tub chemicals. Not the...
28
Feb. 27, 2019

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...
28
Feb. 27, 2019

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...
27
Feb. 13, 2019

Episode #27, APSP/NSPF Merge with Larry Caniglia

On January 22, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and National Swimming Pool Foundation announced (again) that they were...
27
Feb. 13, 2019

Episode #27, APSP/NSPF Merge with Larry Caniglia

On January 22, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and National Swimming Pool Foundation announced (again) that they were...
26
Dec. 19, 2018

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

Part 2 of Jeff’s journey to purchase Spring Dance Hot Tubs. Surprise — the deal actually gets done! But there...
26
Dec. 19, 2018

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

Part 2 of Jeff’s journey to purchase Spring Dance Hot Tubs. Surprise — the deal actually gets done! But there...
25
Dec. 5, 2018

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

We finally go in-depth with cohost Jeff about the process he went through to buy his company. Jeff is candid...
25
Dec. 5, 2018

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

We finally go in-depth with cohost Jeff about the process he went through to buy his company. Jeff is candid...
24
Nov. 21, 2018

Episode #24, Aquatics Empowered with Troy Derheim

Megan and Jeff meet in Las Vegas at the Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and chat with Troy Derheim....
24
Nov. 21, 2018

Episode #24, Aquatics Empowered with Troy Derheim

Megan and Jeff meet in Las Vegas at the Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and chat with Troy Derheim....
23
Nov. 7, 2018

Episode #23, Capitalizing on Shows with Norm Coburn

Norm Coburn from New England Spas in the Boston metro has been attending the industry trade shows for 30+ years....
23
Nov. 7, 2018

Episode #23, Capitalizing on Shows with Norm Coburn

Norm Coburn from New England Spas in the Boston metro has been attending the industry trade shows for 30+ years....
22
Oct. 17, 2018

Episode #22, Tom Junck, Combined Pool & Spa

In this episode Megan and Jeff talk to Tom Junck, co-owner of Combined Pool & Spa in Sioux Falls, South...
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Oct. 17, 2018

Episode #22, Tom Junck, Combined Pool & Spa

In this episode Megan and Jeff talk to Tom Junck, co-owner of Combined Pool & Spa in Sioux Falls, South...
21
Oct. 3, 2018

Episode #21 Flint Hills Spas

You may have already read about Flint Hills Spas in our last issue. But we think this story is so...
21
Oct. 3, 2018

Episode #21 Flint Hills Spas

You may have already read about Flint Hills Spas in our last issue. But we think this story is so...
20
Sept. 19, 2018

Episode #20, New Sound – New Cohost

We’ve revamped The SpaRetailer Podcast! We’ve got a new intro and are welcoming Jeff Bailey to the podcast as our...
20
Sept. 19, 2018

Episode #20, New Sound – New Cohost

We’ve revamped The SpaRetailer Podcast! We’ve got a new intro and are welcoming Jeff Bailey to the podcast as our...
19
May 23, 2018

Episode #19, Explaining Experiential Retail

It’s a buzz word that Linda Cahan has been talking about in SpaRetailer a lot. We talk through what experiential...
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May 23, 2018

Episode #19, Explaining Experiential Retail

It’s a buzz word that Linda Cahan has been talking about in SpaRetailer a lot. We talk through what experiential...
18
May 8, 2018

Episode #18, The Good, Bad and Ugly of Hot Tub Retail Stores

Longtime columnist Linda Cahan joins us to discuss some of the good and bad things she sees in hot tub...