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Old 01-13-2014, 02:44 PM   #21 (permalink)
 
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Tony does your system have or will have full GPS capability so the client doesn't even have to take their cell phone out to pay or check in? I think that would be AWESOME :)
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House of Tan, I never tried to convince anyone to do anything. And why should what anyone else does in their salon PO anyone on these sites? He acts as though he is the Tanning industry God and it is his duty to correct and punish anyone that crosses him.

Disagreeing with someone is one thing, but Brian tries to intimidate and twist everything you say on Tan today. Then he starts a fight with you using his 3-4 lap dog buddies to pummel you into submission. He attacks you personally as well as professionally. If you think that that's OK, then you put yourself in their with his minions. Free speech may not be required by Tan today, but it is an idea that has survived for 250 years here and it will certainly survive way past Brian Oshman and Tan Today.
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House of Tan, I never tried to convince anyone to do anything. And why should what anyone else does in their salon PO anyone on these sites? He acts as though he is the Tanning industry God and it is his duty to correct and punish anyone that crosses him.

Disagreeing with someone is one thing, but Brian tries to intimidate and twist everything you say on Tan today. Then he starts a fight with you using his 3-4 lap dog buddies to pummel you into submission. He attacks you personally as well as professionally. If you think that that's OK, then you put yourself in their with his minions. Free speech may not be required by Tan today, but it is an idea that has survived for 250 years here and it will certainly survive way past Brian Oshman and Tan Today.
Maybe you are just disappointed, I believe, you got banned from tan today?
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I totally agree that Tan Today is a hostile site and it is intimidating to post there, for fear you're going get torn a new butthole. Brian was a mod here, and I found him to be very helpful, and just somewhat outspoken. He chose to leave here, and is not banned. I always got along with him, and would not hesitate to contact him if I had a hardware, electrical, or timer question.

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It would bother anyone. People come to these sites to share information about what is working (or not working) for them in this industry. What good are these sites if you are afraid to say something that someone else disagrees with? That destroys the very thing you are trying to promote. All you have then is a bunch of yes men (and women). You end up with a "one way" of looking at everything. On that site, I was openly criticized for everything from liking Tan America equipment, to using paper towels to clean my beds. I was called names just about everytime I posted something. That doesn't happen at Tantalk. I feel that I can openly share what has worked for me without anyone dragging me into an argument, then using that as an excuse for banning me from the site.
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I agree with the conversation. I have updated my salons with new equipment and renovated to make everything completely digital. Advertising @ the desk with Ipads, TV displaying merchandise and pricing etc. I was really hoping to run my entire salon of a tablet or an Ipad. This is sad to think that I still need a COM1 port to hook into my Tmax manager. To me, this is outdated and in my opinion they are only asking for a company to come in and do it better. I can honestly tell you how much I would love my employees to walk around with tablets and tan people on the spot with Bluetooth tech hooked to the beds. I currently use a square reader for checkout on a tablet so I am dying to get a Bluetooth system for the beds. . It is outdated and really for those of us who continue to do well in this industry we do need to start a demand to improve our customer experience.
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AMEN!!!! Very well said! finally someone else out here that wants more for there business and this industry!!! You mentioned COM1 port.
I forgot to mention that archaic fact. Nothing uses a COM1 Port today!

I just got back from the NRF show. It was ALL TABLETS! This is the show for the big boys. Walmart, Kohls, Kroger etc. Its all going
bluetooth this and bluetooth that. It was all tablets!

FYI we control our beds via wifi now with our new system.
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Tony does your system have or will have full GPS capability so the client doesn't even have to take their cell phone out to pay or check in? I think that would be AWESOME :)

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We use bluetooth for clients to check in and they will also authorize
all their payments via Zoom Pay using their phone for authentication!

GPS just isnt accurate enough!
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I have used FST timer units for 22 years. I also use the associated software Sunease. Since it went to windows and out of DOS, I have not had a downtime issue that prevented me from running my store. The timers have never failed unless hit by lightning or a fan motor going out. That is pretty darned dependable. I modify Tmax timers on the beds by bypassing them. These timers are considered "dinosaurs" to some, but they work; I don't pay a dime for the software and it does all the basic things I need for it to do, without requiring internet connections.

In the middle 1990's everyone stampeded to Tmax so quickly, it put many of these other companies out of business. So in terms of innovation and choice, the tanning industry did it to themselves. (again).

As for Brian Oshman, well he is why Tantalk is the only site for the real tanning professional to use.
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I agree the industry did it to themselves. You and I are polar opposites.
you have as little investment in your technology as possible. I spend 6 figures
every year to create mine! My ROI I would bet is better :)

I also agree with you that Brian Oshman is way people are over here more then
over there. He is why I left and why I am here :)
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House of Tan, I never tried to convince anyone to do anything. And why should what anyone else does in their salon PO anyone on these sites? He acts as though he is the Tanning industry God and it is his duty to correct and punish anyone that crosses him.

Disagreeing with someone is one thing, but Brian tries to intimidate and twist everything you say on Tan today. Then he starts a fight with you using his 3-4 lap dog buddies to pummel you into submission. He attacks you personally as well as professionally. If you think that that's OK, then you put yourself in their with his minions. Free speech may not be required by Tan today, but it is an idea that has survived for 250 years here and it will certainly survive way past Brian Oshman and Tan Today.
Touche Peach.... you left out SUPREME HYPOCRITE and hater of free speech!
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Re: Tmax and Tan Today

This has the potential to be an interesting thread.

Let's stay AWAY from who is or isn't allowed on other sites and why etc.

ON topic -- Tony is interested in sharing a system that he has developed for use in his OWN salons - correct?
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