A 14-year industry veteran, John "Ribby" Ribner has written hundreds of articles for IST Magazine and, as Director of Editorial Content, has also helped guide the publication's evolution. Ribby is a graduate of Central Michigan University's journalism program and has brought many years of newspaper reporting experience to his position of Head Writer. He is also the author of three novels, "Legacy of the Bear," "Prophecy of the Bear" and "World So Dark."
Last month, ist Magazine made the Sun Is Life® “Got Sunless?” salon operator education module free for all tanning salon professionals. During that time, more than 60 operators successfully... Read more
The time for repealing the Tan Tax could hinge upon the next election, says the Indoor Tanning Association. But do you have what it takes to join the fight? Enacted on July 1, 2010, the Fede... Read more
Groupon is one of the most effective ways to generate new clients… if you follow these four simple steps. While operating three successful tanning salons in Orlando, FL, Tim Winfrey ma... Read more
Want more retail revenue at your fingertips? Take a look at your salon guests’ hands and feet… each one of them with a manicure and/or pedicure needs to wear NAILSavers and TOESavers d... Read more
Like, OMG! The 1daful color your tanners will get from #tanselfie will make their BFFs #jelly! #tanselfie by Dr. Sun is bound to be the next craze, just like the phenomenon for which the tan... Read more
Number of stores: 1 Location: W. Berlin, NJ Years in Business: 2 Owners: Susan and Bill Lebb Staff: 3 Tanning Systems: 7 (Ergoline, Dr. Müller, SunCapsule & TanAmerica) Tanning Levels: 5... Read more
Number of Stores: 1 Location: Leon, WV Years in Business: 3 Owner: Zakara Shirley Staff: 1 Tanning Systems: 2 (Dr. Kern & SunCapsule) Tanning Levels: 3 Lotion Brands: Australian Gold, Ca... Read more
The indoor tanning industry is an enjoyable one and there are so many positive things here for everyone to enjoy. For example, more and more people are following their dreams of becoming the... Read more
When it comes to leadership, every industry requires it, and experience is crucial. As the industry’s oldest and most respected trade organization, the Indoor Tanning Association relies upon... Read more
Meet Destiny; she’s 19, enjoys dancing, shopping and texting her BFFs, and you just hired her to work at your salon. Her résumé shows a history of hopping from one minimum wage job to anothe... Read more
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