A 26-year industry veteran, Joe has taught certified salon operator training for the last 15 years, as well as advocating indoor tanning in many capacities. Joe is a sought-after speaker and presenter at both national & regional trade events, also interacting with the FDA, state & local regulatory agencies. During his most recent tenure with the ITA, he served as director of membership.
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It’s a summer Friday afternoon and it’s rained for what seems to be the last two weeks. You’ve got several spray-tan appointments set up at your salon and business has been steady all day wi... Read more
Team IST searches for erroneous, suspect or negative reporting by the media that adversely impacts the tanning industry. Reports such as these have plagued tanning businesses for decades. Al... Read more
Summer has arrived and many in the tan biz take a little time off during the slower months to vacation and decompress. As I checked in with folks around the industry, I’ve heard of some pret... Read more
Summer is finally here! So, logically, we turn to sunscreens to reduce the risk of overexposure and sunburn as we enjoy outdoor fun. Well, which product is best? With sun protection product... Read more
Owner: Todd Maiorano Location: North Brunswick, NJ Website: Tansmania.com Years in Business: 12 Staff: 5 UV Tanning Units: 14 Lotions: Australian Gold, Devoted Creations, Ed Hardy, He... Read more
With summer in full swing, seasoned indoor tanning professionals are well aware of the need to apply and reapply lotions with sun protection factor (SPF) to their skin when they are out in t... Read more
Scenario: You’ve had a fantastic start to the year at your salon. You hired a great staff and had them trained to be tanning professionals through our Sun is Life® Training and Certification... Read more
Recently, I took my wife to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants – it has great food and atmosphere and is one of the places we usually go for a birthday, anniversary or just to celebra... Read more
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