happytans: Recent Episodes
Grant Kantsios
The happytans podcast was created to help every spray tan artist improve their sunless tanning business. We interview some of the most successful spray tanning business owners and hear their stories about how they got to where they are today. Tune in to take your business to the next level.
Welcome to this episode of the happytans Podcast! Today, host Grant Kantsios sits down with Lindsey Bavin, the powerhouse behind Sunkissed Spray Tanning and Sunkissed Beauty Boutique in Massachusetts. Lindsey shares her incredible 15-year journey in the beauty industry, starting as a single mom spray-tanning clients in her basement and hustling her way to multiple thriving locations. She opens up about the challenges of pivoting her business during the pandemic, creating her own sunless tanning mousse, and the ongoing balancing act between growing her business and being there for her family.
Hey beauty bosses!We’re back with another inspiring episode recap from the gohappybeauty Podcast—your go-to for stories that ignite your passion and elevate your business. This week, Grant sits down with Ashlei Hartman of Afterglow to uncover how she built her thriving tanning business from scratch after a big move to Madison, Wisconsin.
Welcome back to the happytans podcast! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Candace Montgomery, the powerhouse behind Gotta Get a Tan Spray Tan Studio in Burleson, Texas. With more than 25 years in the sunless tanning business—and nearly three decades of entrepreneurial experience alongside her husband—Candace shares her remarkable journey from launching an HVAC company to pioneering one of the first sunless-only salons in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
In this episode of the GHB podcast, Stacey shares how she transitioned from a licensed massage therapist to a spray tanning pioneer, starting as a single mom offering mobile tans, to eventually opening her own brick-and-mortar studio employing a dedicated team. We dive into her philosophies on creating unforgettable client experiences, the systems that keep her salon running smoothly, and the value of consistency and personalization in every customer interaction.
Welcome to episode 152 of the happytans podcast. Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Christina Stoddard, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Beach Bum Spray Tans in Idaho. Christina juggles life as a single mother of four while running a flourishing sunless tanning business. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey from starting her business in a garage to establishing a successful brick-and-mortar location. Christina's story is one of determination and resilience, showing that with a go-getter attitude, anything is possible.
Starting with humble beginnings in the tanning industry, Janae has built an impressive brand and business in her small town, transforming it into a thriving community hub. Despite being in the industry for only a few years, Janae's clever strategies and dedication allowed her to take significant time off, like maternity leave, without worry, and she's even managed to enjoy vacations.
Welcome to episode 150 of the happytans podcast! In this milestone episode, we're thrilled to feature the dynamic co-founders of Nuda Sunless, Genevieve and Mahay, as they share their journey from unlikely beginnings in law and finance to creating a respected brand in the sunless tanning industry. Discover how they emphasize the importance of a strong storefront and online presence, staying current with industry trends, and maintaining close client relationships to stand out. With a focus on safe, inclusive tanning alternatives, their brand has grown steadily, reaching across Canada and the US with an impressive range of products. Learn how Nuda Sunless combines education and creative marketing to differentiate themselves and thrive in a rapidly expanding market. Tune in to hear insights on branding, business strategy, and the future of sunless tanning from the pioneers shaking up the industry.
In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Liz Wagner, a mobile tanning artist from Glow Inside Out in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Liz took her passion from a side hustle to a full-time venture, navigating the unique landscape of a military town and embracing the challenges of running a mobile business. Throughout the episode, Liz shares her inspiring journey, from handing out business cards at local gyms to establishing her business with a website after five and a half years. Listen in as she discusses the significance of stepping out of comfort zones, overcoming unique obstacles like the "Jason months," and leveraging the power of word-of-mouth and Google reviews.
Welcome to another episode of the happytans podcast! In this exciting episode, we sit down with the dynamic Leah Wafful, the entrepreneurial force behind Bronze 515 in Des Moines, Iowa. Leah shares her riveting journey from corporate executive assistant to full-time business owner, delving into the trials and triumphs of running a successful spray tanning business. We explore her strategies for managing long-term employees, adapting during slow seasons, and navigating business expansion with a second location in Ames. Leah offers valuable insights into diversifying revenue streams and the importance of personal development, drawing from her varied pursuits including a food truck and a unique dating service. Tune in as Leah emphasizes the significance of mentorship, self-belief, and community engagement, offering sage advice for budding entrepreneurs aiming to stand out in the booming spray tanning industry. Whether you're already in the business or considering a leap into entrepreneurship, Leah's story is sure to inspire and inform your journey.
In today’s episode of the happytans podcast, we have a great guest and a good friend of mine – Jennifer Lampton. Jennifer shares her remarkable transition from a stay-at-home mom to a leading tanning expert, despite challenges and unexpected turns along the way. Discover how her strong online presence and impressive collection of five-star reviews helped her navigate a major relocation, ultimately boosting her business during the pandemic and beyond.
In this interview, we have our first "roundtable" discussion where we bring in 3 amazing business owners who share their opinion on specific business matters. We dive deep into the essentials of growing and sustaining a successful tanning business. From leveraging Google reviews and social media to the strategic importance of client retention, our guests share their personal anecdotes and expert advice. You’ll hear compelling stories of relocation, the meticulous effort involved in opening second locations, and the indispensable value of authenticity in client relationships.
Emily is a repeat guest on the happytans podcast and joined us back in 2022. A lot has changed since then as she has almost completely removed herself from being "in" her original salon and is now focused on opening a second location.Through a lot of hard work, an amazing team and some well-thought-out strategies, her team has been able to grow their business tremendously.
In this episode Jaclyn shares valuable insights into the growth of her business, including the impact of mentors, the importance of clarity in business goals, and strategic approaches to building a strong online and offline presence. From mobile tanning to owning a brick-and-mortar studio with employees, she reveals her secrets to business success. Join us as we explore the world of sunless tanning entrepreneurship and learn from Jaclyn's wealth of experience and expertise.
In today's episode of the happytans podcast, we share the importance of finding your ideal client and showcase what we did in our business to help us better serve our clients.
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Chelsey Adams, owner of The Urban Cowgirl outside of Lynchburg, Virginia. Chelsey shares her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom to successfully transitioning into owning her own sunless tanning business. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself in the industry and discusses the challenges and triumphs she's encountered along the way.
Amanda Moore specializes in systems and helping business owners streamline the processes within their business. After teaming up with Shonna Dexter, of Recreating Rays, she helped the business grow by building the necessary SOPs, or standard operating procedures, to grow the business. Now, they have over 20+ employees and 2 locations.
In today's episode, we'll explore the inspiring story of Erin Shelby, a dedicated mother of three who made a remarkable transition from a dissatisfying sales job to building a thriving mobile spray tan business in the Twin Cities metro area. From overcoming personal challenges and finding her ideal client to leveraging Instagram for explosive business growth, Erin's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, strategic planning, and unwavering determination. Join us as we unpack the key moments, insights, and strategies that propelled Erin's business, Blend, to extraordinary success, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own sunless tanning venture.
Tina Mancuso is an entrepreneur who has transitioned from working in her business every day to successfully running it remotely with a dedicated team. Tina's business, A Spray of Sunshine,:) has seen remarkable growth since its inception, with its success culminating in being voted the best of Las Vegas since 2016.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, we have a special guest, Tressa Jeffreys, the owner of Son of a Gun Luxury Spray Tans in North Carolina. Tressa shares her journey of transforming her spray tanning business from a side gig to a thriving full-time endeavor with multiple locations. She discusses the challenges of managing a business while also taking on the role of student success coordinator at Spray Tan Class. Tressa and our host, Grant, explore the importance of continuous improvement, community support, and the impact of adding additional services like teeth whitening and piercings to a tanning business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, we are excited to dive into the inspiring journey of Gina Lopez, the founder of Impressive Glow in Ventura, California. Gina's transition from a pediatric medical biller to a successful spray tan entrepreneur serves as a testament to the power of determination and passion. Throughout the episode, we explore her insights on overcoming self-doubt, the importance of creating a flawless client experience, and the significance of business training and mentorship in the beauty industry. Join us as we uncover Gina's entrepreneurial journey, her dedication to success, and her impact on the sunless tanning industry.
On today's episode of the happytans podcast we have an insightful conversation with Ceci and Corina, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind 'Everything Beauty' in Cleveland, Ohio. From their journey of turning passion into a thriving business to harnessing the power of advanced SEO, they shared invaluable insights and wisdom.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Lisa Polowitz, the owner of 24 Karat Glow in Northern New Jersey, shares her inspiring journey of juggling her corporate job while building her own successful spray tanning business. Lisa discusses her initial struggles with attracting clients and the tactics she used to overcome them, emphasizing the importance of implementing expert recommendations and continuously improving customer service. She also shares the pivotal moment of opening her own salon as a testament to her clients' love for her spray tan services. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the significance of providing exceptional customer experiences and the value of being patient and not too hard on oneself during the challenging early stages of business growth. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration from Lisa's remarkable business journey.
In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hearing from the inspiring Brittney Sturgill, the owner of BLB Luxury in the Tampa and Saint Petersburg Florida area. Brittney shared her remarkable journey of building a successful spray tanning business, overcoming challenges, and achieving exponential growth.
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kirsten Estes, the owner of Luxe Tan and Cryo. Kirsten shares her journey of starting in the tanning industry in 2008, purchasing a salon, and expanding her services to include cryotherapy, heated airbrush spray tanning, and facials. With a focus on business growth and maintaining consistent customer service, Kirsten discusses the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, the importance of marketing strategies, and the value of mentorship within the beauty industry. Join us as we dive into valuable insights and experiences with Kirsten Estes on this episode of happytans.
Welcome back to another episode of happytans! In this exciting episode, we are diving into the world of Pamela Price, an incredible entrepreneur from Price's Beauty in Toronto, Canada. Get ready to learn all about the back-office operations and automation that have helped her business flourish. From building processes and procedures to scaling her business, Pamela shares invaluable insights that you won't want to miss.
In today's episode of the happytans podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of connecting with Liz Steffen, a 7-figure spa owner from Illinois.She has a military background, had a failed spa, and is even a chocolatier!But most of all, she talks about how she grew her business and the focus and emphasis she puts on her website & online presence.
In today's episode of the happytans podcast, our returning guest, Jenn Dieas, joins us to talk about her most recent passion project - Spray Specs. Born out of necessity, Jenn created a fashionable eyewear product that helps protect spray tan artists from the constant overspray they are exposed to.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, we are reconnecting with a previous guest, Shauna Dexter from Recreating Rays. A lot has changed since Shauna's last appearance on the show in 2017, both in her personal life and in her business. Today, Shauna shares insights on how she has transformed and grown her business over the last 12 years in the sunless tanning industry.
In this episode, Ryann takes us through her transition from mobile tanning to establishing a physical location in Houston, Texas. She shares the challenges and rewards of that leap of faith, highlighting the increased overhead costs and greater opportunities that come with having a brick-and-mortar business. Ryann reflects on her experience and wishes she had made this transition earlier.
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the happytans podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Brittany Mauer, the owner of Bronze Beauty Bar in Chino, California. Brittany has an incredible journey to share, from starting her business in her grandmother's garage to opening her own storefront location after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll dive deep into her experiences, including her insights on growing a team, providing exceptional customer experiences, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of the spray tanning industry. Join us as we explore Brittany's inspirational story and learn valuable lessons along the way. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and get ready for some sun-kissed inspiration on this episode of happytans!
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Shannon joins us to introduce us to the world of sugaring. Through her community, Love 2 Sugar, she is helping spread the word and education in the sugaring industry. Learn how sugaring and spray tanning go hand-in-hand.
In today's episode of the happytans podcast, Liz LeBlanc joins us to share her 16+ year journey in the sunless tanning industry. She had to overcome a number of obstacles and challenges in her career to get her to this point.
In this episode, you will learn:
The importance of being a lifelong learner in any industry Learning and evolving from others, including beginners The use of online resources and social media platforms to improve workflow Suggestions for branding and seeking out business coaching + much more!
On this episode of happytans, we are joined by Sheila Bella, the founder of Pretty Rich Bosses. Sheila shares her journey of growing a permanent makeup business in multiple locations, overcoming obstacles, and her insights into running a successful beauty business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Jessica shares her whirlwind journey in the sunless industry over the last decade. From moving to LA and back to Maine, to unexpectedly having a baby, Jessica was able to learn and grow from everything that she went through.She credits learning about finding her ideal client to being the magic solution to growing her business to what it is today.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Jennifer explains how she was able to start a mobile tanning side hustle and turn it into a successful business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Kali and Krissy share an amazing way to add more revenue to your business and money in your pocket. Have you ever considered adding piercing to your menu of services?A relatively quick-and-easy service that can generate an almost immediate return on investment (ROI) and is easy to market to your existing clients. Hey...it may even bring new clients in the door for your spray tanning business!
On this episode of happytans podcast, we welcome special guests Sabrina and Charisse from Look Love Beauty. They have been operating since August 2019 and have expanded to offer spray tanning services. The episode focuses on advice for those looking to start or expand a business, including the importance of delegation and finding ways to avoid burnout. We discuss valuing employees through gestures, such as bonuses and birthday celebrations.
On this bonus episode of happytans podcast, we delve into the world of permanent jewelry and discover how it has transformed the lives of several individuals. We speak to Jake Randolph from Linked Permanent Jewelry who tells us about this trending industry and how it can help individuals offset slower seasons in their beauty businesses. We learn about the resources and training that Linked Permanent Jewelry provides as well as the discounts that are available. Join us as we discover how permanent jewelry has impacted the beauty industry and how it can be paired with spray tans to attract repeat customers.
In the latest episode of happytans, we discussed the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) with a special guest who has implemented it in their own businesses and now trains people on how to use the EOS. Here are three key takeaways for listeners:1. EOS is a set of tools to help business owners achieve their goals, with a focus on implementation and execution rather than just theory. It helps businesses strengthen the six key components to address daily issues entrepreneurs face.2. The first component of EOS is vision, which involves setting clear goals for the business and ensuring that everyone shares the vision through a quarterly state of the company meeting. It's crucial for younger generations who want to work for something more than just a paycheck.3. Traction is the bottom component of the EOS model and aims to bring the vision down to the ground and achieve it. It requires the discipline of productivity and accountability and teaches two disciplines called "rocks" and meeting pulses.If you're a business owner looking to stay on track and grow your business, this episode is for you! Tune in to happytans to learn more about EOS and how it can help you achieve your goals.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, we welcome back Teasha Buxton from The Sun Gun Tanning. She was previously featured on the podcast back in early 2020 and much has changed with her and her business.In this episode of the happytans podcast, you will learn:- How Teasha has grown and changed her business over time- What her focus is on now- How she's created an amazing business and training platform- How she finds the right employees for the business- + much more
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Trish opens up about the recent changes she's made in her business and how getting "smaller" was actually the right choice for her.
Today, we're welcoming back our first 3-time guest, Stefani Pierce. This is a unique episode and one that she wanted to do to help the audience and the spray tan community in general.In this episode, Stefani takes a deep dive into building out and opening her first salon space and some of the steps you should take if you are considering doing the same.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Jessi shares her amazing journey in the beauty industry over the past 4+ years. With her back against the wall, she was able to create a brand and training platform that has now helped over 40,000 people worldwide!
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Katie Schotta shares her journey through the sunless tanning industry. With a background in finance, Katie decided to take an alternative path to business and went all-in on spray tanning.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Natalie shares her 3+ year journey in the sunless tanning industry so far. She has come a long way in just 3 short years but has learned a lot along the way.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Grant goes solo and reflects on what he's learned over the past 6+ years and 110+ episodes of the podcast. Specifically, Grant pulled the top 5 common traits for the most successful business owners he's spoken with.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Jena Mehlberg shares a ton of helpful information about how to properly set up and fund your business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Sarah Irvin shares her amazing journey of how she got into the industry when succeeding was her only choice. With no other options, she decided to jump into the sunless industry just to help pay some bills. Now, years later, she operates a successful business that has two locations along with her business partner.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Brielle shares her recent success with email marketing. She found a couple of powerful ways to leverage it to grow her business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Chelsea shares her journey in the sunless tanning industry over the past two+ years.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Brittany shares her story of how she got into the sunless tanning industry just over two years ago. Now, she works part-time as a dental hygenist while still working on her business on the side.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Marie Michelle Lee shares her journey so far in the sunless tanning industry. From a competition spray tan artist to diversity in beauty trainer, Maria has a ton of very helpful information to share.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Danielle shares her story about how she got started in the sunless tanning industry. From performing on cruise ships to growing her sunless tanning business, Danielle has learned a ton in her entrepreneurial career.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Lindsey shares her brief, but helpful, journey in the sunless industry thus far. After being in the industry for only a few months, she took a gamble on herself and her business and quit her full-time job.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Anna Means shares her journey through the tanning industry. She has gone through a number of changes and shifts in her career so far, but it has all led her to where she is today. Not only does she own Glow Gals Luxury Spray Tans in Wichita, KS, but she is also part of Spray Tan Class and the Beauty Business Babes Facebook group.
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In this episode of the happytans podcast, Mally shares her journey through the beauty industry and what changed in her business to shift her focus to sunless tanning. She shares some great insights and information on how to build your business as well.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Audrey shares her journey in the sunless tanning industry, from relocating her business to being laid off from her full-time gig and needing to go all-in on her business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Virginia Abell shares her journey over the past 3 years and explains how her location has made a huge difference in her business. In a very large and competitive city, Jacksonville, her location is further away from most of her competition which she says helps to set her apart.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Michelle shares her journey of 18+ years in the sunless tanning industry. From working with a business partner, to creating her own brand and company, she has seen a lot in her sunless career.
In today's episode of the happytans podcast, Alisha shares her brief but eventful journey in the sunless tanning industry over the past two years. She goes into detail explaining how she was able to start her business during the pandemic and what she has done to continue to grow her business now, including training others.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, I am joined by Erin Naanee who is an owner of multiple iTan salons in Southern California, along with a business mentor.
She jumped into the industry at a very young age and has been through a roller coaster ride over the past decade within the industry.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Kara explains how she was able to grow her business during the challenging times of the global pandemic. She was able to leverage her local community and support one another to help move forward.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Becky Matthews shares her amazing and inspiring story about everything that happened in her life that led her to the spray tanning industry. Her story is truly remarkable and to see what she was able to overcome is nothing short of extraordinary.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Jessica shares her story of how she was able to go all-in on her tanning business by betting on herself. She shares some insight into what she did to grow her business and how she was able to expand into a new city within the first couple of years in her business.
In this episode, Emily shares her experience in the sunless industry over the last 3 years and how she was able to go from mobile to her own salon in less than 3 years.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Mandy shares her amazing spray tan journey and how she was able to quit her corporate job to follow her dreams to own a successful spray tan business.
In this episode, Shannelle shares information about Sunna, Inc. and all that they have to offer.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, we are joined by Amanda Arnold from the Shady Sun. Amanda has been in the industry for a while and has been on both sides of the industry - both as an artist and also as a product creator. She has a lot of experience on both sides of the business and shares some very helpful information for anyone in the industry.
In this episode, Karla shares her unlikely story of how she created Unfiltered Tan and has quickly grown to one of the most loved brands in the industry. She went from dabbling around with spray tanning and products, to launching the Unfiltered Tan brand.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, John Darroch from Apollo Sprayers shares a lot of helpful information into the equipment side of the sunless tanning industry. He is the first guest we had on that specializes in equipment for the sunless industry.
In this episode, Brandon Cardinal from Sunless, Inc. & Norvell Sunless, discusses his experience in the tanning industry. The way he got into the industry is probably one of the most unusual stories I've ever heard, but nevertheless, here he is! With years of experience working with Rick Norvell personally, Brandon help build Norvell Sunless & the Norvell University into what they are today - one of, if not the, most prominent brands in the industry.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Kelly shares her journey through the sunless industry over the last few years. What started as a spray tanning business quickly evolved into much more than Kelly expected.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Gallon, President of Four Seasons, and Megan Gordon, who oversees everything sunless for Four Seasons. It was great to learn about the distribution side of the sunless business. To me, this is an often forgotten or misunderstood piece of the sunless industry.
In this episode, Melissa shares her journey and story from working as a part-time mobile spray tan artist, to spray tanning clients in the bathroom during a "break", to running Perfect Glow Sunless - one of the leading sunless brands in the industry.
In this episode, Vibha shares her story about how she got into the sunless industry and how far AYU Sunless has come. From helping a client, she found a love for the sunless industry and products and hasn't looked back.
In this episode, Malinda & George from Spray Gon share their story about how Spray Gon started and what their mission is. Listen in for some great information and insights into a very important topic - your health!
In this episode of the happytans podcast I sit down with Mike Sjolie of Sjolie Sunless. Mike shares a ton of helpful and insightful information into one of the most well-known sunless brands in the world.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Kristi shares her 9+ years of spray tanning experience, including relocating her business twice. In addition, she has a background in marketing and has a great understanding of what it takes to properly market your spray tan business.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Ashley shares the secrets to her success and how she is able to run and grow a "luxury" mobile tanning service. Her business has seen a lot of changes, and challenges over the past 3 years, but she is on the right track!
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Jenn and I discuss much deeper topics than our normal podcast episodes. We talk a lot about life, finding what you want and creating the life you want. I truly enjoyed going a little deeper and discussing more than just business. If you enjoy this topic, please let me know (grant@happytans.com). We want to create content you enjoy!
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Holland shares her insights into how she has been able to successfully grow her mobile tanning business over the past 4 years. With plenty of challenges along the way, Holland has never stopped focusing on one key thing - learning.
In this episode of the happytans podcast, Brielle shares her wonderful story of how she took initiative and started her spray tan business without any hesitation. Within a week of purchasing her spray tan equipment, she was already in business and making money from local connections.
With over 17 years of experience at a large chain of tanning salons, Total Tan, Michelle had a lot of experience in the industry. Not only did she learn a lot from what they did right, but she also learned what else she wanted to do differently.
Overcoming limiting self-beliefs is something that we all struggle with, and Gini is no different. After a few set backs and hurdles, she was able to start her own successful spray tanning business.
Growing a business is never easy, and managing a team maybe even more challenging. Our guest today, Merissa Dixon, is successfully doing both of these things. Her business, Tanaholix Sunless, has been growing steadily over the past few years. Check out this episode and learn what Merissa and her team are doing right!
In this episode, Heather shares her story about how she got started in the tanning industry back in 2006 in Miami, FL. At that time, social media wasn't prevalent so she was able to spray tan celebrities regularly. After following her culinary passion and going to culinary school, she circled back to her original passion - spray tanning.
Keri has only been in the sunless industry for a couple of years but has already made her mark in a number of ways. Through her networking and connections, she has been able to spray on runways for fashion shows and also for some other iconic events.
Gianni is one of, if not the, first people to offer spray tanning in Paraguay. Just around 3 years ago, she brought spray tanning from Los Angeles to Paraguay. This year she will open her third and fourth location as she continues to grow her business. As she mentions in the interview, spray tanning is not well known there, yet! If she has anything to say about it, it soon will be more well known.
Stefani is the second guest that has come back to join us for a repeat episode. I am sure glad we did it too! So much has changed since we recorded our last episode, including Stefani relocation over 5,000 miles from Hawaii to Washington, DC.
Amy has been in the sunless industry for over 16 years (yes, 1-6) since 2004! She started her own mobile spray tanning business, Mistified Spray Tans, in 2013 after years of working in the industry.
She saw a specific need for a mobile spray tanning business that her employer didn't see...so she ran with it! Sometimes when you are working "in" or as part of a business, you see unique opportunities to expand that other people may not see as viable. Amy knew there was a need for it and she wanted to make it happen.
Kambri has only been in the industry for three short years, but she has big goals and plans for the industry. Not only in her business, Bring Me Bronze, but also as the new owner of the ASTP.
Jessica Gabriel is the owner of Golden Sunless Tans in Athens, GA, and has been growing her sunless tanning business for over 2 years. While traveling in California on the west coast she noticed that most people seemed to have a spray tan, which wasn't common in her hometown of Athens.
In this episode, Jessica shares her story of how she has been able to grow her business, in a new city, from a mobile-only business to a full-fledge physical localtion.
A lot of spray tan business owners have aspirations to open multiple locations. One of the most difficult decisions is knowing when to take the leap of faith and open the second location. As the questions and worries go through your head, you can only imagine what will happen once the doors open.
Now imagine opening your second location during a global pandemic. That is what Jasmine is doing.
In this episode, Alietha shares her story of how she discovered spray tanning and found a passion for providing a quality service. What started as an opportunity at a local gym blossomed into a full-fledge mobile spray tanning business.
In this episode, Brittani from Bronzed by Brittani, shares her journey over the last 7.5 years. Over the years she has faced her share of challenges, but that hasn't stopped her from chasing after her dreams. Thanks to her passion & motivation for the love of what she does, she has been able to overcome obstacles to get to where she is.
In this episode, Jenna shares some secrets into how she was able to grow a 6-figure spray tan business using Instagram. She also shares information about her new training course that you can sign up for to learn her step-by-step process & other inside tricks. Go here to learn more & sign up - happytans.com/ig.
In this episode, I talk about operating your spray tanning business during and after the pandemic.
In this episode, Ashley Sousa from Rose Luxury Beauty Bar, talks about how she formed and operates a successful business partnership.
In this episode, Stevie Jackson shares her story of how she was able to relocate her business from Cali to Texas and grow it into something she never expected.
In this episode, Teasha shares her amazing story about how she found spray tanning as her "outlet" and something she could do outside of taking care of her kids & family. She turned to spray tanning when her second baby was around 3 months old. Out of necessity, she jumped all-in and started taking online spray tan training courses to learn exactly what to do.
In this episode, Shanna teaches you what to look for in a partnership, why timing must be right and how leveraging tan ambassadors can be game-changing.
In this episode, James will tell you about his 20+ years of experience in the sunless tanning industry. Through his career, he has become one of the most well-known artists in the world, along with Jimmy Coco. The two of them recently did a closed interview for our amazing sunless tanning community, Sunless Evolution.
In this episode, Kara will share her insights on how she was able to create a business in a small town in Tennessee. Over the last couple of years, she has even expanded her business into a new physical location!
Tina Mancuso has only been in business since May of 2016 but has won the "Best of Las Vegas" award every year she has been in business. She went from a mobile-only business for just over a year to offer her services in a brick and mortar location similar to a Sola Salon, and now rents her own space for her business.
Join us as Ellen Sheffer shares her amazing story of how she has built a brick and mortar business in the college town of Greenville, North Carolina. It took her years of hard work and dedication to get to where she is, and she isn't looking back!
Bethany Parker from Sunkissed by Bethany shares her story and how she has grown her spray tanning business over the years.
Lucy Salguero is joining us from Fresno, California where she owns Tanning Luxe. She began with mobile tanning and she continues to provide mobile tanning services in addition to tanning by appointment only at a studio.
Today we are joined by Lizz Schmitz, owner of Queen City Tan in Cincinnati, Ohio. She jumped into the industry a little over a year ago and is already making waves through a tremendous amount of work as well as plenty of trial and error. Since April 2018, she has already completed over 2,000 tans! She primarily targets a younger audience due to her passion for healthy skincare habits and concerns about the dangers of tanning beds.
In the first episode of Wisdom Wednesdays, I am going to share 5 ways to grow your business. Listen in to learn how!
Today we welcome Heather Souther of Safely Sunning in Topeka, Kansas! She jumped into spray tanning after completing hair school and eventually connected with someone needing help in the industry. Through a series of events, Heather would come to purchase the spray tanning business where she was working.
Jena Mehlberg is the owner of CATALYST Salon in Orlando, Florida. She entered the industry in 2008 and quickly progressed to mobile tanning in 2009 due to some challenges Jena openly shares with our listeners.
Today we’re learning from another Queen City local, Katherine “Kat” Katz, who’s responsible for branding and marketing with GloBody, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. Kat educates our listeners on the “business in a box” approach of GloBody, Inc., where the foundational business pieces are provided to those interested in starting this type of business.
Hello happytanners! Today we are joined by Haley Murphy from San Luis Obispo, California. She’s the owner of OATS, which stands for Organic Airbrush Tanning Salon. Her journey began as a client, as many of our other interviewees have shared. Although finding success in full time employment elsewhere, Haley was determined to make a change and desired to reach higher!
Today we are welcoming Kait all the way from Winnipeg in Canada! Although she’s only been in the industry for a short amount of time, she’s quickly paving her way. With many years of experience in the service industry and a lack of interest in pursuing the “college-job-work for others” route, Kait took a leap of faith to work for herself!
Jessica Creese is the owner of Bronzed Belles in Weatherford, Texas. She has successfully owned her salon for the last 5 years and has been in the industry for over 14 years. During this time, she worked in and out of the industry, left her business for a time, and came back committed and stronger!
Jenna Alvarado’s interest in spray tanning began with a personal experience with a friend and a Google search. She serves over 30 different towns and shares with our listeners the different elements that have allowed her to generate such a wide-range of business. She also offers great advice for utilizing social media, specifically Instagram, to connect with clients!
Today we are joined by Marleen Antelo, the owner and founder of Smooth Summer Tan. Her mobile tanning business exists in Austin, Texas and she also recently released a tan remover product, which you can hear more about in the interview!
Jenna O’Connell began working in the sunless tanning industry at age 16, one of our youngest to date! She joined the team at Blush Tan in Worcester, Massachusetts, where at the time she was simply looking for a high school job.
Today we are welcoming our first happytans guest from Hawaii, Stefani Pierce! She owns Spray Tans by Stefani, which is housed in Oahu, Hawaii. Being located in a tour-heavy town, she has a unique perspective on some of the challenges she has experienced within this industry based on her location.
Jordan Bell joins us today from Southlake, Texas, which is located between Dallas and Fort Worth. Jordan had experience as a spray tan technician, however, she took a leap for a management position at Smart Bronze and the rest is history! Tune in to hear who provided Jordan with this amazing opportunity and how she has made the most of it.
Carissa Serylo owns SprayChic in Wixom, Michigan! She entered this industry following a major shift in her personal life. Through a series of circumstances, she was introduced to spray tanning and began building her business in a home-based setting. After ten successful years in the industry, Carissa shares her pride about her current location, how her business has grown over the years, and the changes she undergone to meet her goals!
When Drew Spurgers purchased his business in 2015 from desperate owners looking to escape the industry, he did not anticipate providing sunless tanning services as the business had done previously. SHADE Sunless Spa is houses multiple locations in Arkansas and offers a variety of services to its customers. Drew is one of our first interviewees to buy into the industry as opposed to utilizing its flexibility for additional income, etc.
Welcome listeners! Today we interview Amanda Berger, co-founder of GloBody, Inc. She entered the industry with no business experience yet has been able to create a one-stop-shop business machine. GloBody offers a plethora of services, including mobile tanning gurus, tanning products, solutions, machines, tents, certifications, and more!
Today on Happy Tans we have a special guest, Stephanie Mitchell, of Sunnystorm Marketing! Sunnystorm focuses on helping beauty businesses (salons, spas, estheticians, etc.) with marketing, specifically helping business owners learn the ins and outs of marketing for themselves.
Erin was no stranger to sunless tanning when she began working in the industry. As a natural redhead, she began using self tanners to enhance her naturally pale skin and eventually upgraded to spray tanning as it became popular.
Leah Wafful owns Bronze 515 Custom Airbrush Tanning in Des Moines, Iowa. Like many others, she has a spray tanning business in addition to other endeavors. She also feels fortunate to be able to own her business and be under 30!
Brittany Bennett began her career in the hotel industry. As she relocated to Los Angeles, CA to continue pursuing her career, she needed a way to remain afloat financially in this expensive town…enter spray tanning! Little did she know, she would quickly learn providing the service of spray tanning was only a small piece of the business puzzle.
Elysa Weisbaum is joining us here today on happytans to share a different experience than some of our other interviewees! Elysa is the Brand Coordinator of Pro Tan® located in South Florida. Pro Tan® not only offers a unique tanning product, they also train spray tanning artists, have a wide array of available products, sponsor events, and remain actively involved in the competition tanning community.
Marissa Warren is speaking with us from Brisbane, Australia, where she owns Beyond Bronze, her tanning company, as well as the Australian Beauty Collective.
Join us as we chat with Megan & Lauren, co-owners of Bronzed Humanity in San Jose, CA. They share about their co-owning experience and their different management roles, which help them to collaboratively tackle all the facets of their business.
D’Ann Palomarez owns TanSpire Houston in Houston, Texas. Similar to many of our other guests, D’Ann straddled multiple industries prior to transitioning to spray tanning full time. She even left the industry for a time before returning and developing her own tanning salon.
This interview features Christina Kauffman, the owner of Blush Tan in Boston, MA. She not only owns multiple locations in Boston, she also manages a licensing program. If you’ve been following us here on happytans, you may notice this is new information to our ears. Christina generously describes some of the key features of her licensing program and how she has expanded her business through this process.
Joanie Sprague of Huntington Beach, CA owns #whitegirlproblems and is here to speak with us about her journey in the industry. She began her career learning from one of the pros, Katie Quinn. Since then, she has utilized spray tanning as a side-gig passion project.
Nora Rousseau owns Norganic Tan in Broad Brook, Connecticut. She started her business within her home and has since upgraded to a studio space. The spray tanning industry attracts all sorts of individuals, including Nora who never had a spray tan prior to beginning her business!
In this episode, Katie shares her amazing story about how she got started in the business and became one of the most well known contouring and airbrush tanning artist in the world.
Tune in now to listen to Amanda Bowling, founder and owner of The Blush & Glow Studio in Augusta, GA. She shares about intimate, meaningful moments with clients, finding balance between personal and family needs, and offers countless tips and tools along the way!
Rachel Tyson has only been in the tanning industry for a year yet she’s making leaps with her business, Organic Bronzing Studio, in Alexandria, VA. She’s made significant changes to reach her aspirations in the sunless tanning industry while also creating balance and structure within her life.
Kaylie Dollison is the owner of Mermaid Lagoon in Longview, Texas! Thanks to a little push from her husband, Kaylie took the plunge into the spray tanning industry, where she has experienced great success in the last eight months.
Katie Aloi is the owner and founder of Southern Glow in Mobile, Alabama. Although only a year into owning her own business, Katie’s story demonstrates how quickly you can build a successful business in this industry if you’re willing to jump in, stay motivated, and work hard!
Jimmy Coco is the Celebrity Tan Expert in Hollywood, California and is a pioneer in the mobile tanning industry. He is known for his work with the stars from Victoria’s Secret Angel models to Kim Kardashian.
In this interview, Kim shares her experience with spray tanning over the last 11 years, including starting part time to launching her own solution range.
Nicole Hyatt is our second Canadian guest on Happy Tans and is here to share about what makes her business, Tan on the Run, stand out in this booming industry!
Mayra Hurtado runs an in home spray tanning studio in Brea, California. She is the first Happy Tans interviewee to share about the possibilities of in home spray tanning! Mayra shares her successes, the lessons she has learned, offers some great tips, and provides motivation for those of you need a boost!
Shonna Dexter delivers countless tips she has learned along her journey in the sunless tanning industry! If you’re feeling stuck, needing an inspirational boost, or just wanting to learn from someone who has been there, this episode is for you.
Sit back, relax, and take a quick trip to Australia to get to know Jasmine of Bella Bronze Tan! She started in the mobile tanning business 11 years ago and eventually built up to owning her own tanning salon and products.
Taryn Luquin of Paradise Airbrush Tanning tells us all about her journey from early customer marketing on Craigslist to tanning the celebrities of Entourage and several Bravo shows! Taryn has experience with mobile tanning, developing solution, competition tans, and managing employees within her business. She has a creative, determined approach which has fueled her growth in the industry over the last decade.
Mindy Neal of Perfect Tan in The Colony, Texas takes us through her adventure in the spray tanning industry. She started working in the industry at 16 and has grown her business to expand beyond just spray tanning!
Jenny Schneider owns Apres Soleil in Walnut Creek, California. She opens up about her very first clients, provides expert tips, and is here to help her fellow business owners! Jenny also has a special message at the end of her interview about melanoma and the importance of giving back to the community in relation to the industry.
Michelle Walters of Island Glow has been making waves in the industry since beginning her spray-tanning career in 2010. She has worked with some major players, including NFL cheerleaders, and is here to share her skills and experience with you! Sit back, relax, and learn from this inventive, determined, and highly successful entrepreneur.
In this episode Kelly shares her inspiration and desire that has helped her to grow from a mobile tanning business (Positively Tan) to owning and operating Slay Beauty Bar and the international spray tan training, Spray Tan Class.
In this episode, Jenn shares her passion for her spray tanning business. She tells us why you must chase something other then money as she saw herself getting around Chicago during the snowy winters to provide spray tans for her clients.
On this episode Lauren tells us about running her successful business in Alberta, Canada!
In this episode, Sarah talks about how her business has grown over the last few years as she grew from mobile only to having a sunless studio!
In less than half an hour, you can learn about her passion for the business, gain a better understanding of the varied paths to success, and gather some tips of the trade.
Listen to Megan's story as she tells us how she went from a mobile spray tanning business in 2006 and with little training or guidance now owns and operates her own physical location.
In this episode, Anne Marie explains how she went from a mobile only business, to owning a 3 location spray tanning business in New York!
In this episode, Haley gives some awesome insight into what it took to operate and run her sunless tanning business in sunny Orange County, California!
In this episode Andressa tells us how she has built one of the top rated sunless tanning business in the Orlando area, through hard work and dedication!
This is episode 1 of the happytans podcast. On this episode, Keli tells us how she went from a mobile spray tanner to brick and mortar location where she continues to grow her business!