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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.