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Hot Tub Supplier Offering Free Spas in Fun Promotion

If it snows or rains ½ inch or more on Christmas Day in Aqua Living markets, hot tubs over $5,000 purchased in those markets between Dec 3 and Dec 21 will be issued a full refund.

December 12, 2019

12 Marketing Mistakes That Will Sink Your Business — Part 3

In recent issues, we’ve uncovered six of the 12 company-crushing killers that may be lurking in your business. This month we focus on three more deadly sales and marketing mistakes.

October 22, 2019

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PHTA Names Young Professionals of the Year

These three fresh faces represent the future of the pool and spa industry.

October 3, 2019

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5 Hard Truths of Staff Retention

Hiring is hard enough, so once you have employees, you want to do everything in your power to keep them. Here, a hot tub retail expert shares what you can do to keep your staff on your team and excited about the future.

October 1, 2019

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Industrious in Utah

Christian Staples shares the business philosophies, hiring tricks and sales strategies that have shaped his company into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

September 17, 2019

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Online Sales: Will the Big 3’s New Plans Provide Relief?

Dealers have struggled to compete against the internet for years. Today, the biggest manufacturers in the pool industry are taking steps to help.

August 6, 2019

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Limited by Labor

The economy is booming and customers are rushing to get pool builds scheduled. The problem? There’s just not enough workers to help builders keep up with demand.

June 11, 2019

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Upselling Spas in the Internet Age

The modern retail customer feels empowered by online research and less dependent on the salesperson for information. This requires some adjustment.

May 23, 2019

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Hayward Dramatically Expands Trade-Only Line

Under the new policy, more than 900 SKUs will be taken offline, warranty plans will change to better support brick-and-mortar dealers and online products will increase in price.

April 30, 2019

Mike Rowe Offers Scholarship to Trade School Students

The host of “Dirty Jobs” wants to encourage more people to take up a career in the trades, and is offering scholarships to make it happen.

February 28, 2019

What Did You Learn This Last Year?

It's important to reflect on victories as well as failures as you set business goals for the new year.

December 13, 2018

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Disciplining Employees: What to Keep in Mind

Be as understanding and accommodating as you can.

December 6, 2018

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The Pantheon in Rome, with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, was built in the year 128 AD. That's the original concrete up there.

Mystery of Roman Concrete Solved?

Roman concrete is much more durable than modern concrete, and scientists are starting to understand why.

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Inside the Mind of the Pool Maintenance Pro

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How to 10x Your Renovations Revenue

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Ask Jenn and Roy: Your Water Care Questions, Answered

Intermatic Expands Portfolio With Essential Pool and Spa Equipment

Intermatic Expands Portfolio With Essential Pool and Spa Equipment

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