Open for Business

On May 4, 2017, we opened our doors to spa professionals from Texas and beyond.  We were so excited to unveil what The Spa Mart team has been working on for months.  Spa professionals and vendor partners were invited to celebrate with us as we officially launched our company.  We were so grateful that our

Chapter 3: Website Costs How Much?

During the month of August, we started calling the website development companies in Austin, TX.  When possible, we believe in working with local business partners since it allows you to meet in person and build strong relationships.  We are extremely lucky to be in the technology hub of Austin with numerous companies to choose from. 

Chapter 2: Summer Heat

The Texas weather was warming up and so were our ideas for The Spa Mart.  The next few months seem relatively boring on the timeline of things, but I’ll give you the highlights—this time was integral to our business planning.  It’s really during these months that the foundation for The Spa Mart was built.  We

Chapter 1: Pool Time

Tori and I along with our significant others decided to create a spa technology company on the back patio of her house.  I had recently left my position as the Chief Brand Officer of a luxury spa company and Tori was contemplating selling her company, which her family had owned for over 30 years.  We

The Story Begins…

So, have you ever wanted to start your own business?  These are famous last words by the way.  It’s the most exciting and the scariest thing you will do ever, but we wouldn’t change a thing about it. Tori and I wanted to share our experiences along the way and let you know how we

Let the Movement Begin!

Giving Back, An Industry Uniting to Attract New Talent  One of the founding principles of The Spa Mart, something that Tori and I both agreed upon, was giving back.  Both of us were able to pursue our educational interests with the support provided by others.  We were fortunate to have other people believe in us

Defying Gravity

Today is perhaps one of the most thrilling days of my life—thank you for sharing it with me.  My spa journey began well over a decade ago and never did I believe that I would become a coFounder of a spa technology company.  Hold on for a few, there’s a story coming, so I appreciate

Spa Commons, Our Gathering Place

Welcome to Spa Commons, our place to share ideas, experiences, and ideas from our spa community. It’s a play on a word—a place for us to come together to share and at the same time, discuss all the things we have in common as spa industry professionals. From blog posts and podcasts to special guests