On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon … unless they didn’t. Whether you put your trust in NASA or the Conspiracy Theorists is your call; but there are other con... Read more
There’s a commercial for a large office supply store that airs in the fall featuring the Christmas song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” which plays while a parent gleefully ride... Read more
That beautiful noise that comes out of our mouths in the form of words directed at our salon guests will always be the single most important asset we have in our tanning/beauty business. Gre... Read more
It’s time for cozy sweaters and saying bye-bye to warmer weather. As the air starts to become crisp, the days get shorter and the holiday season approaches, it’s time to fall into your cool-... Read more
As we prepare for another season – of both life and business – it’s time to come back to a few core truths that shape perspective and orientation toward performance. This column starts a thr... Read more
After 26 years in the tanning eye protection biz, you’d think I had heard it all. But, even I was surprised when Samantha Stoddard, owner/operator of Arizona Sun Tanning, in Chelsea, MI emai... Read more
As a manager, I spend the majority of my time thinking about ways to take care of our teams and facilities. The day-to-day stress of having 20+ employees, running the business, keeping bank... Read more
We’re getting our salons ready for the busy season and planning to re-lamp equipment. What are some tips for maximizing lamp life to get the greatest value AND retain customer satisfaction?... Read more
Would you think it an unfair comment to suggest the mainstream media has entrenched views about tanning bed use? Some may think this is quite a suggestion, given that our media really should... Read more
Rarely, if ever, will you hear a salon guest mention a specific lotion ingredient when they brag about how good they look after a tanning sesh … they will say, “I got so dark” or “my skin fe... Read more
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