Jacque Johnson saw a need in the industry for better customer education, so she went out and created it herself. Known as The Hot Tub Lady, Johnson’s YouTube channel, podcast and now book are helping thousands of hot tubbers better enjoy their spa. Hear about her journey in the industry, what’s she’s going to do next and how The Hot Tub Lady can help your business. We also talk about the new IQ system from Hot Spring Spas. Hot Tub […]

In 1983, Zodiac hired Jean Pierre Parent, an aeronautical engineer, to work in its aeronautics segment. But he eventually made his way to their pool division and has spent the rest of his career in the pool and hot tub industry. Parent now works for Balboa Water Group, a hot tub components supplier subsidiary of Helios Technologies, as its senior vice president and managing director.

Mike Dunn retired in 2021 after 42 years in the hot tub industry, 27 of which were spent at Watkins Wellness. He shares his hot tub history and memories of the industry from his teenage years helping his dad at Hawkeye Spas.

Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski has always had a passion for education, she just didn’t realize she’d be educating pool and spa professionals. Along with Jane Merritt, Wachowski has developed Toolbox for Excellence, a business that helps busy businesses better train and develop their staff (along with a lot of other things)!

For our 100th episode(!) we chat with J. Michael Coleman about the 2023 Pool | Spa | Patio Expo. Both Megan and Mike were recovering from their post-show illnesses, but we managed to chat about trends we saw at the show and 2024 predictions.

One of our 2023 Retail Stars, Paradise LeisureScapes in Saskatchewan Canada is always on the hunt for the best products and next hot thing. Brought to you by Strong Spas

One of our 2023 Retail Stars, Atlas Spas and Swim Spas is growing across Texas. Brought to you by MAAX Spas

Shawna Mesher may be a new name to some, but she could be who you get your next big business tip from. Mesher, a long-time employee at Oregon Hot Tub, has joined Evosus and will soon be launching a webinar series helping hot tub retailers manage their business by the numbers. Brought to you by Strong Spas.

There were several paths that Bob Lauter could have taken in the hot tub industry, but he chose entrepreneurship and started Master Spas. Lauter retired at the end of 2021 — and this summer joined us to reflect on his career, the growth of the industry and signing the greatest swimmer of all time. Brought to you by Watkins Wellness

Selling Hot Tubs on the Big Island with Brad Weinmann When biking and sailing enthusiast Brad Weinmann began selling hot tubs, the Kona Sports Center quickly became Hawaii Spas & Outdoor. Weinmann shares the unusual challenges of selling spas on an island.