The happytans Podcast

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

Latest Episodes

Finding Momentum: Erin Shelby’s Story of Success in the Spray Tan Industry

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.

Running a Successful and Remote Sunless Tanning Business with Tina Mancuso

In today's episode of the Happytans podcast, Tina Mancuso talks about her transition 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.

Tressa Jeffreys on Bolder Business Moves, Expansion, and the Path to Success

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.

Impressive Growth with Gina Lopez

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.

Navigating Growth and Partnership: Ceci & Corina

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.

Building a Prosperous Spray Tan Business from the Ground Up with Lisa Pawlowicz

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 continuously improving customer service.