Booked & Blooming - The Beauty Business Podcast

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 tannin...

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&ap...

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 tes...

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 coordinat...

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 i...

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 c...

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 chal...

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 t...

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 in...

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 res...

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 t...