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The Servant Leader

Vance Gillette sees a need in the industry: better leadership. Here, he explains the qualities a "servant leader" must have — read it and see how you can change your approach.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

National Water Safety Month Begins

Yesterday, May 1, marked the beginning of National Water Safety Month.

Blissful Blogging

Do you have a blog on your company website? Maybe you should. Alice Cunningham shares her experience in the blogosphere and how it's helped her business.

Waiting For The Sunrise

Customers are eager for solar products — but is the pool industry meeting their needs? Here, we go inside the world of solar products and see how they could change the industry.

Spring Thaw In Pool Financing

Offering financing programs to your customers is essential to maximizing sales and growing your business. Here, an expert explains three popular types of loans and how they work.

Organization News

APSP Embraces Dramatic Change

APSP is undertaking some of the biggest changes in the organization’s history.

Your Loyal Fans

Think about the customers who walk into your store: How well do you know them? Who is a loyal customer, and who is a first-timer? What are they looking for in their shopping ...

Proof: What Science Knows About Aquatic Exercise

Dr. Bruce Becker, an expert in aquatic therapy, explains what science has proved about the benefits of water therapy to health.

Techno-Tubs: Selling Hot Tubs by Selling Innovation

Hot tubs come with so many cool gadgets and technological innovations these days — and if you do it right, you can use them to make a sale. Read how.

NAMCO Files For Chapter 11 Protection

NAMCO, LLC, a Manchester, Connecticut-based chain retailer of pools, pool accessories and other recreational equipment, filed for chapter 11 protection in Wilmington, Delaware on March 24.

Safe & Sound: Safety Product Focus

Your customers always keep safety in mind when enjoying their pool or spa, and they expect you to do the same. We gathered a slew of safety products intended to guard, protect and serve your customers around the clock.

Part 18: Conclusion - The Choice Pool Retailers Must Make

In the final post in his series, author Larry Bloom touches on the highlights of his research and asks an important question: Are you willing to critically look at your business to see how you can improve?

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