110 episodes
The SpaRetailer Podcast Megan Kendrick
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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A podcast dedicated to running a hot tub business from SpaRetailer magazine, the definitive trade publication for the hot tub industry.
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Episode #108, Alex Granlund with King Technology
Alex Granlund, product marketing manager for King Technology joins The SpaRetailer Podcast to talk about the company’s latest innovation — FROG @ease for Swim Spas — and how products go from idea to creation. *Sponsored by King Technology
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Episode #16 RECAST, Launching an ESOP with Jim Van Fleet, Pt. 2
In honor of our ESOP feature in the April/May 2024 issue of SpaRetailer, we revisit an old podcast with Jim Van Fleet. Van Fleet was the first hot tub retailer to convert his company to an employee stock ownership plan back in 2017. Sign up for one of the SpaRetailer ESOP webinars. Sponsored by SpaBot:
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Episode #15 RECAST, Launching an ESOP with Jim Van Fleet, Pt. 1
In honor of our ESOP feature in the April/May 2024 issue of SpaRetailer, we revisit an old podcast with Jim Van Fleet. Van Fleet was the first hot tub retailer to convert his company to an employee stock ownership plan back in 2017. Sign up for one of the SpaRetailer ESOP webinars. Sponsored by SpaBot:
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Episode #107, Under Private Equity Ownership and Loving It with Kathi Belcourt
Kathi Belcourt rejoins the podcast, this time to discuss the Aqua-Tech Pool, Spa, and Whole Home Renovation journey. In 2021, Aqua-Tech was sold to a private equity firm, Kathi and Megan discuss what that experience has been like as well as the company adding home renovations to its growing list of product and service offerings. Hear Kathi’s other podcast episode here. Brought to you by Strong Spas
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Episode #106, Hot Tub History with Alice Cunningham
Alice Cunningham and Blair Osborn, founders of Olympic Hot Tub, graced the cover of the very first issue of SpaRetailer in 2007. The couple started the business in 1977 and grew to become one of the top sellers of Hot Spring Spas, winning the manufacturer’s top award three times. The couple was inducted into Hot Spring’s Ring of Honor in 2016 . They were stalwarts of the industry, and in 2016 sold Olympic Hot Tub to longtime employee Don Riling. […]
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Episode #105, Get Started with Open Book Management with Martin Holland
Business coach, author and SpaRetailer columnist Martin Holland joins us to discuss open book management. What is it and how should a hot tub retailer go about implementing it? Read Martin’s SpaRetailer columns. The Great Game of Business* The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don’t I Have Any?* *Affiliate links
Customer Reviews
Such a Great Way To Stay in Touch w Our Industry
Great job Megan. I love listening to these podcasts. The topics are relevant and keep us in touch w what’s happening in our industry. Fascinating content and guests who all bring very poignant information. It’s fun to listen to the great minds of the industry, there’s so much to learn. Thanks for hosting, you’re doing such a wonderful job.