The SpaRetailer Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode #108, Alex Granlund with King Technology
Alex Granlund, product marketing manager for King Technology joins The SpaRetailer Podcast to talk about the companys latest innovation FROG @ease for Swim Spas and how products go from idea to c
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 st
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 st
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
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 t
Episode #103, Hot Tub History with JP Parent
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 th
Episode #102, Hot Tub History with Mike Dunn
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
Episode #100, Expo Recap with Michael Coleman
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
Episode #99, Keeping Up with What Your Customers Want, with Mike Isley of Paradise LeisureScapes
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
Episode #98, Atlas Spas & Swim Spas with Tim Blake and Willie Downs
One of our 2023 Retail Stars, Atlas Spas and Swim Spas is growing across Texas. Brought to you by MAAX Spas