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Old 05-08-2001, 10:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I wanted to thank everyone who has been so supportive over the last month. Today I hit my first low point of total all out fear!! Fear that I'll fail, that I'll not do it right or that I'll just let others down who are close to me. I found myself so depressed I was getting sick from it. Finally, this evening I managed to pull myself out of it and get back to work again. Some friends had some awesome encouraging things to say that really pulled me out of it.One friend told me that I had the golden opportunity of a life time and if I didn't seize it now, in ten years I was going to look back and kick myself! She's so right. At least if I don't succeed like I'd like to, I know that I gave it my all and really tried! I visited Jamaica Jim at his salon last week and decided to go with the puretan beds... I was so impressed. They have been so helpful in getting me all the information that I need to get going. Everyone, Michael, Linda, Jeff, Don and Solid have been so supportive with sharing ideas and information.I also spent a great deal of time on the phone with Greg from Soakin Up the Rays and are anxious to start testing his samples out. I've been reading the posts on which bulbs to use and trying to educate myself as much as possible. I'm really looking forward to going to Las Vegas with my business partner so we can attend all the training, etc.For those who are new to TanTalk, I want to welcome you... please don't hesitate to ask these wonderful people questions. They may occasionally disagree on what's best, but at least you'll get a well rounded sampling of the best of the best's opinons.Jeff, we're still waiting for your pic, you know... you too Don!Thanks everyone!Laurie
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Old 05-08-2001, 10:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Your friend is right.. you won't regret what you are doing today. Things will pay-off with hard work. I'm still very young and not even through college, but I know that I've gotta work hard, and that someday things will fall in place. I'm glad you have found a home here at Tantalk. Your thoughts are always welcome here! Keep looking towards the future.solid
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Old 05-09-2001, 12:11 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Laurie,I understand what you are talking about. I am going through the same thought patterns! Anyway, You have a great idea, alot of enthusiasm and a great support system. Add that together with some hard work and you will be successful. I have learned soooo much from just reading all the post here.BTW, I am planning on being in Vegas and hope to meet you!Becky
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Anything else I can do to help just let me know. As far as my picture I wouldn't be able to begin to figure out how to scan or e-mail a picture. If anyone is going to Cancunin December I'm planing on being their. I still don't know about Vegas or Nashville though
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Bronze StarUnless you change your ways you will fail.You need to learn to listen and not be so defensive and insulting. One of the most important thing you need to think about is RENT.It will be one of your biggest costs, and it will be something you have little or no control over in the future, remember the place you rent from doesn't care about you they only care about getting the highest rent they can period.That is why after six years in a rental unit we purchased our own mini mall and moved into it. We are now in a better place at controlling that cost, the other tenants in the mall pay most of the costs for us.Rent costs can make you or break you.
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Quote:Originally posted by Chippp: Bronze StarUnless you change your ways you will fail.You need to learn to listen and not be so defensive and insulting. First of all, your excellent advice is more likely to be well received if you avoid prefacing it with nasty remarks. Being defensive is a smart trait to avoid jerks walking all over you. When it comes to client service... I am the antithesis of insulting Chipppp boy. Quote:One of the most important thing you need to think about is RENT.It will be one of your biggest costs, and it will be something you have little or no control over in the future, remember the place you rent from doesn't care about you they only care about getting the highest rent they can period.That is why after six years in a rental unit we purchased our own mini mall and moved into it. We are now in a better place at controlling that cost, the other tenants in the mall pay most of the costs for us.Rent costs can make you or break you.Thank you very much for the warning and the advice about the cost of leasing. I am very aware that leasing will be an issue for my location. That is part of the reason I have a competent and qualified realtor looking for me. But, thank you.Laurie
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Old 05-09-2001, 02:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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You are too funny.You should work stand up.You should not let my years of success make you green with envy.At this stage your are just a want-a-be.I already made the dream come true.So show some respect, I have what you can only dream about.
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Quote:Originally posted by Chippp:You are too funny.You should work stand up.I've heard that before... Quote:You should not let my years of success make you green with envy.At this stage your are just a want-a-be.I already made the dream come true.So show some respect, I have what you can only dream about.In many aspects what you say is correct. Though I do have a great deal of respect for what you and others here have acheived... otherwise I would not be here. Everyone starts out as a wannabee. You have to start somewhere. You can't go in as an 18 year veteran... simply not possible.And having dreams is nothing to sneeze at! Not having dreams or daring to try and learn is deadly. It will be my dreams that take me where others are afraid to venture.And it's probably not GREEN (though I am a huge Green Bay Packer fan!) It's more of a shade of golden brown...
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Old 05-09-2001, 02:27 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Chippp,Where are you located? How many booths do you have in your salon? Which booths do you have in your salon? Which booths have you used in the past and have decided is not a good investment?just wondering....
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