The SpaRetailer Podcast

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)! https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

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. https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

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 https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

One of our 2023 Retail Stars, Atlas Spas and Swim Spas is growing across Texas. Brought to you by MAAX Spas https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

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. https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

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. https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/ 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. https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

Dan Friedman delves into the 50-year history of The Hot Tub Store and the hot tub industry in Northern California. https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

What a great episode to end this season of The SpaRetailer Podcast! Vince Wuebker from HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2 in North Dakota, schools us all on how to sell the amazing wellness benefits of a hot tub or sauna. Don’t miss more on Wuebker and his store in the next issue of SpaRetailer! Rhonda Park’s “Found My Fitness” podcast episodes on saunas: #73 Sauna Benefits Deep Dive and Optimal Use with Dr. Rhonda Patrick & MedCram #67 Dr. Ashley Mason on Sauna Use for Depression, Conquering Insomnia, and Mindfully Breaking Bad Habits Wuebker’s must-read for hot tub retailers: The Experience Economy, by Joseph Pine II and James Gilmore https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/

Michael Boswell, owner of Signs and Displays Direct Michael Boswell, owner of Signs and Displays Direct, works with several hot tub manufacturers and retailers to improve and provide visual merchandising plans and products. Boswell joins us on the podcast to talk about the biggest mistakes he sees spa retailers make in their merchandising, when to seek an expert and how use visual merchandising as a sales tool. The 22 Immutable Laws of Visual Merchandising The Fletch Mysteries by Gregory McDonald Boswell’s music podcast, Music Night at the Majestic https://sparetailer.com/feed/podcast/