Many people have heard this story, which has become a legend in the training industry … A CEO and department head were having a brief conversation after their monthly strategy meeting,... Read more
The indoor tanning industry was established as part of the active American lifestyle in the mid-1980s. And since that time the demographic profile of the customer base of the typical salon h... Read more
If you are struggling with sluggish sales, there are two critical areas you must review to address the situation. The first is determining if the slowdown is due to changes in your target ma... Read more
And … the season begins! In 2020, our industry is poised to roll into a fifth decade of existence. Incredibly, we have survived many struggles – bad weather, late spring arrival. It seems to... Read more
The establishment of an ongoing, organization-wide productivity improvement program requires the right company culture, a continuous improvement mindset, innovative thinkers, and the active... Read more
“There are only two of us in my department. Why should I bother with a formal meeting? We sit right across from each other. I tried meeting individually with my direct reports, but they had... Read more
The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an off... Read more
1. How did you get into the industry? Tanning has always been a part of my beauty routine. In fact, I was using New Sunshine branded products as a consumer long before I worked here. When a... Read more
That’s right. Not in the middle of Busy Season … NOW! Has your team completed a salon operator certification program? If your answer to this question is “no,” then IST Magazine asks, w... Read more
As we head confidently into 2019, salon operators and colleagues alike can regularly be found deep in conversation addressing opportunities and potential trends for the coming season. With o... Read more
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