The happytans Podcast

Listen to inspiring and informative interviews
with some of the industries most successful business owners.

Latest Episodes

Balancing Motherhood and Business: Christina’s Experience in Sunless Tanning

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.

The Power of Community in Building a Sunless Tanning Business: with Janae Gauthier

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.

Liz Wagner on the Power of Word-of-Mouth and Google Reviews in Business Success

Welcome to today's episode of the happytans podcast! Join me as we dive into Liz Wagner's inspiring journey from dental rep to thriving mobile tanning entrepreneur. Starting her business at 38, Liz overcame challenges with persistence, landing her first client in a dental office and growing through word-of-mouth and Google reviews. She shares insights on embracing discomfort for growth, promoting through community events, and balancing flexibility with structured planning. Tune in for Liz's unique perspective on maintaining passion while navigating the military town dynamics of Fayetteville. Don't miss this empowering discussion!

Leah Wafful on Expanding and Sustaining a Spray Tanning Business Without Burning Out

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.

Learning to Pivot with Jennifer Lampton

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.