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.
As I filter through many of the media reports on indoor tanning, I typically find several that include commentary on regulation of the industry – or the lack thereof. Those who are against o... Read more
This month’s Watchdog “snarl and bite” was taken from a web post on a European site that claimed “scientists from Germany and the U.S. have just published a study that showed almost 20% of i... Read more
July 1, 2010. Just over seven years ago, the federal government smacked the indoor tanning industry with an onerous penalty. The Affordable Care Act, Obama’s signature legislation, included... Read more
Lennon and McCartney. Jagger and Richards. Montana and Rice. Batman and Robin. Martin and Lewis … some of the great pairs of all time. More of course, could make the list; but this is a pret... Read more
Ouch! After twisting and rotating while picking up a box, the immediate pain I felt in my lower back told me I’d better get to my chiropractor immediately. However, I happened to remember se... Read more
This month’s Salon of Distinction just happens to be a “neighbor” down the road from our IST headquarters. Rob and Pam Ploof together with Shawn and Michelle Spishak own Mega Tan in Flint, M... Read more
Following our features on service tech veterans this summer, let’s shift to equipment sales – and two of the industry’s best. Paul Manke and Eric Haynes go back in the tan biz nearly as far... Read more
If there ever was an example that highlights the reason why you need a trained staff, it’s to offer factual info about our industry to your salon guests and prospective customers to counter... Read more
This erroneous report comes from “across the pond” in Scotland; specifically, from a group called the Highland Council – which made me think of the movie, “Braveheart.” But alas, it di... Read more
Location: Salt Lake City, UT Number of Stores: 4 Years in Business: 17 Owner: George Papadopoulos Staff: 18 Tanning Units: 47 Lotions: MR International, Devoted Creations, Hempz Software: S... Read more
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