DOPAMINE HITS

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Our first LIVE episode, baby. Megan joined us for such a good conversation about building a spray tan business from home, making your space feel intentional, and creating a client experience that feels personal without needing a giant studio, fancy setup, or unlimited budget. We talked about the little things that make clients feel remembered, why notes and personal touches matter so much, how to...

In this hilarious and refreshingly candid episode of Dopamine Hits, Lauren, Katie, and Natalie sit down with Jim from Fuji Spray Sunless for a deep-dive conversation about spray tan equipment, customer service, and what it really takes to keep a sunless business running smoothly. What starts as a playful, chaotic interview quickly turns into a surprisingly insightful look at the science behind spr...

Today’s dose: the price increase spiral. You know the one. You want to raise your prices, but suddenly you’re thinking about every client you’ve ever had, your entire local market, your childhood, and whether charging $10 more makes you a bad person. It doesn’t. This episode is your reminder that confidence sells, experience matters, and undercharging is not a marketing strategy.

Ever feel like someone is watching your business a little too closely? In this episode, we're diving into copycat culture in the sunless industry and entrepreneurship as a whole. From competitors copying offers, branding, pricing, and content to the emotional side of feeling like your hard work is being duplicated, we're sharing our honest experiences and perspectives. We talk about where the line...

Ever feel like you're building a business, raising a family, trying to take care of yourself, and somehow expected to keep it all together at the same time? In this episode, we're talking about the realities of entrepreneurship that don't always make it onto Instagram. From first-year business struggles and busy season burnout to setting boundaries, protecting your mental health, and navigating th...

Welcome to Dopamine Hits, your weekly dose of all things sunless. Hosted by Natalie, Katie, and Lauren, this is your go-to spot for real conversations around the sunless industry, business, entrepreneurship, education, and the human side of building a career you love. key topics in this episode * Community over competition in the beauty industry * The role of solution companies as industry leaders...