Brian Van Bower is joined by Amanda Annis, president of Ohio Hot Tub and Sauna, to discuss the evolution of the hot tub and swim spa industry and its growing connection to wellness. They explore the shift toward year-round, low-maintenance spa solutions, the rise of features like swim spas and cold plunges, and the importance of safety and water care. The conversation also highlights the value of industry education, advocacy, and the role aquatics can play in improving health and expanding business opportunities.

What happens when you bring together some of the most experienced builders, designers, engineers, and innovators in the pool and spa industry?

Over the past 50 episodes of the Pool Professionals Podcast, host Brian Van Bower has done exactly that.

This milestone episode celebrates the ideas, insights, and experiences shared by the professionals who are pushing the industry forward—from technical innovation to leadership and craftsmanship.

Whether you're a pool builder, designer, or industry professional, these conversations are designed to help you grow, lead, and build better.

This episode is both a look back and a reminder that the best conversations are still ahead.

Brian Van Bower sits down with Jeff Henriksen, PHTA Vice President of Industry Affairs and Research, along with Craig Dedrick and Chase Kress of HUB International, to unpack ProAdvantage by PHTA—a new insurance and benefits program built specifically for pool and spa businesses. They explore the risks of generic coverage, the unique liability challenges facing contractors, and how ProAdvantage delivers tailored property & casualty protection, workers' compensation, errors & omissions, and scalable employee benefits through a PEO partnership. They highlight how the program goes beyond insurance; offering risk management, claims advocacy, and workforce solutions to help businesses protect what they've built and grow with confidence.