March 2015 Phil the Pool Man: "What The Wife Said"

Mar 4, 2015

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March 2015 WINNER:

Darren Kesler America's Swimming Pool Co. | Dallas, Texas

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The Cold Plunge Boom

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Busting the Myths of Modern Business Management Tools

Busting the Myths of Modern Business Management Tools

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Industry Watchlist: The People Who Show Us the Way

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Why Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do Instead

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“A House Without a Roof”

The Cold Plunge Boom

What builders need to know to design, install and maintain cold plunges for the growing wellness market.

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Busting the Myths of Modern Business Management Tools

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Why the off-season is the smartest time for pool and spa businesses to upgrade their operations.

Busting the Myths of Modern Business Management Tools

Industry Watchlist: The People Who Show Us the Way

A look at the mentor-mentee relationships helping to elevate leaders across the pool and spa industry.

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Why Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do Instead

Pool builders may be wasting ad dollars on Meta; here’s why Google Search can deliver more qualified leads and greater accountability.

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“A House Without a Roof”

Why automatic pool covers are becoming a more practical, valuable part of today’s pool package.

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Going Back to Basics

Built for Burning Man, the Steam of Life Pavilion brought Finnish sauna culture to the Nevada desert through an immersive space for cleansing and human connection.

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The Sauna Aesthetic: From Hidden Boxes to Architectural Showpieces

Modern sauna design is turning once-hidden wellness spaces into architectural focal points for the home and backyard.

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Business Operations

The Independent Retail Advantage

How independent pool and spa retailers can compete with big-box stores by leaning into expertise, service and local relationships.

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Honoring Heroes, 10 Years in the Making

Olympic Hot Tub marks 10 years of Honoring Heroes, a fundraiser that has generated more than $250,000 for local nonprofits.

The Language of Spa Wellness

How hot tub retailers are learning the words to unlock the wellness market.

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Sauna and the "Third Space" Renaissance

Authentic saunas are helping fuel a return to shared, public spaces centered on connection and community.

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Business Operations

Why Some Pool Pros Are Stuck and Others Aren't

A survey of pool pros shows how a shift in perspective can turn common business challenges into problems worth solving.

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The Smart Sanctuary

Modern saunas are blending ancient ritual with cutting-edge intelligence.

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