Booked & Blooming - The Beauty Business Podcast

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.