January 2015 Winner of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon Contest

Jan 15, 2015

WINNER:

John Cullinane Aquaco | McLean, VA (a family business since 1959)

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man - winner

Try this one...

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man

Take a crack at the blank Phil above. We’ll print anything that makes us laugh or warms our hearts! Just send your captions to [email protected].

Shining a Light on Swimming Pool Standards

September 20, 2024

Here’s Why Your Business Needs Variable Speed Pumps

Here’s Why Your Business Needs Variable Speed Pumps

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Industry Spotlight: Infinitree Outdoor Living

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PHTA: Celebrating a Half Decade of Success

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Portable Spas: Special Delivery

Business Operations

Managing the Margins

Implement these best practices to successfully boost your price margins.

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Industry Spotlight: Infinitree Outdoor Living

Infinitree Inc.

After spending more than a decade behind the scenes, Infinitree has stepped into the spotlight and has been making waves with its spa-focused line of outdoor living accessories.

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PHTA: Celebrating a Half Decade of Success

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance reflects on all it has accomplished over the past five years, as the organization has worked to educate, advocate, and elevate on behalf of the industry.

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Portable Spas: Special Delivery

Spa dealers share lessons learned from some of their tougher deliveries — as well as how to best prepare for a successful spa installation.

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70 Years of All Seasons Pools & Spas

Even in an industry like ours, 70 years under the guiding hands of a family team is exceptional.

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Warm Thoughts on Saunas

The complementary wellness product saw its own pandemic surge and remains a retail mainstay due to a multitude of dealer-friendly characteristics.

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Building Customer Loyalty

How to create a thriving, devoted community around your pool and spa company.

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Affordable Luxury

Pool and spa retailers can expand their customer base by including a competitively priced hot tub in their product offerings.

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Rudy Stankowitz: Dangerous Waters?

Don't be afraid to implement industry-specific business software.

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The MFG Mobile Sauna: A Blend of Relaxation and Design Innovation

This mobile sauna — designed to fit on a small footprint, such as a car parking spot — offers a unique space for relaxation.

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Pool Covers: Tips From the Pros

Learn new tips and tricks for the installation and maintenance of pool covers from a panel of seasoned professionals.

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Business Operations

ESOP: A Four-Letter Answer to Pool Company Succession Questions

Employee Stock Ownership Plans solve a thorny problem for small businesses in our industry.

The new ownership team at Georgia Spa Company.

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