In This IssueAQUA EditorsAug 27, 2008 September 2008 Digital Issue Flip through AQUA now Resource Center Contact this month's advertisers Table of Contents AQUA Choice Award Dr. Spa's translucent and transcendent acrylic hot tub. Covering Costs New pool starts are down, but automatic cover sales are up. Chemical Interactions How to sell more to your customers? Just listen. Make Your Way to Monterey A preview of the 2008 P.I.E. Show. Inside, Outside Bring in the pros to take the indoors beyond the paned glass. Game Theory The family that plays together... Back to School The editor's column. Don't Feel Like It? Don't feel like making the effort? Do it anyway. Getting Paid Slow collections cost you more than you think. I Didn't Marry This Job Getting employees to fall in love with their jobs. Fountain Head Upselling (and upscaling) with vertical water features. Waterfront Newsworthy observations from the world of spas and pools. In the News What's happening in the spa and pool industry. Issues from 2008 January January February February March March April April May May June June July July August August September September Read NextHomeJack AlbaneseNovember 5, 2024RecommendedSponsorediGarden K Series Raises the Bar in Automated Pool Cleaning with Six-Hour RuntimeBusiness OperationsBrand on the RunOutdoor LivingWhere Do We Even Start?PoolsPerfecting Substrates: The Importance of Bonding AgentsRelated StoriesHomeAugust 2020 New Spa & Pool ProductsHomeSneak Peek: 2019 PSP Expo ProductsHomeSeptember 2019 New ProductsSponsored ContentiGarden Pool Cleaner K Pro Series: Redefining High-End Pool MaintenanceMore in HomeServiceTips From a Pool Pro in Wildfire CountryWhen wildfires hit San Diego, one service company proved that clear communication and quick action make all the difference.SponsoredEnjoy Summer Like a Pro with Aiper Day & the Scuba X1 Pro MaxAiper Intelligent LLCPremium tech. Proven performance. Limited-time Aiper Day deals.Business OperationsBrand on the RunBuckle up — the results are in! We’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Truck & Van Contest. This year’s standouts are in a lane all their own.Outdoor LivingWhere Do We Even Start?Five pro tips to turn inspiration into intention and create outdoor spaces that feel like home.PoolsPerfecting Substrates: The Importance of Bonding AgentsConcrete bonding agents play a crucial role in ensuring a strong and durable bond between shotcrete and plaster in swimming pools.Outdoor LivingThe Entertainer's Oasis: Bringing Paradise to the BackyardHere's how builders turn a client’s vision into pool joy for the entire family.Swim SpasSwimming UpstreamHow strategic in-store and off-site events can help dealers sell more swim spas in a changing market.Business OperationsRudy Stankowitz: After the StormIn the wake of back-to-back hurricanes, service pros are rewriting the playbook — one flooded, salt-soaked pool at a time.Business Operations3 Alternate Ways to Get More Pool LeadsStruggling with lead generation? Discover three smarter strategies to attract pool buyers without relying on Google Ads.SafetyRashes, Earaches and Skin Infections From Swimming Pools and Hot TubsPool & Hot Tub AllianceA deep dive into the most common — and preventable — pool and spa health issues.Builder2025 State of the Industry: Builder ReportAs post-pandemic demand levels out, pool builders face shorter backlogs, stiffer competition, and ongoing labor and operational challenges in a market that's strong — but no longer surging.Pool & Hot Tub Alliance NewsFinding Passion, Purpose and Wellness in the Pool Industry: Lessons from ItalyPool & Hot Tub AllianceA journey through Italy with the GENESIS team rekindles purpose and passion in the pool and spa industry, with wellness at its core.Service2025 State of the Industry: Service ReportFrom tech-driven efficiency gains to timeless industry values, AQUA’s latest Service Report explores how pool pros are thriving — and preparing for the future in a sector that never stands still.Page 1 of 30Next PageContent LibraryDig through our best stories from the magazine, all sorted by category for easy surfing.Read MoreBuyer's GuideFind manufacturers and suppliers in the most extensive searchable database in the industry.Learn More