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Old 07-16-2014, 08:19 AM   #11 (permalink)
 
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^^^ I don't mean having separate a/c keeps the lobby quiet...separating the noisey tanning units and fans...from the lobby, keeps the lobby quiet. Such a unique design and I applaud his design.
My salon makes so much noise....beds....fans....even the ac...makes it difficult to even hear at times...and oh, the music!
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There's differing ways of setting up a tanning salon. Tony's way works for him. Seems it works for his following of clients as well. Quite possibly since it's so cheap. I will attest, he builds beautiful salons. I butt heads with tony at times, but again, his salons are nice. I especially like the way his lobbies are separate from the back tanning area. Separate a/c....keeps his lobbies nice and quiet.

It's not the "experience" I'd prefer, but, it's not about me. I prefer lay down HP. I wouldn't be a client to a stand up only salon, however I understand the draw of cheap tanning, even if done in a stand up.
I normally do not knock success. But that model is not new. Hollywood tan invented the all standup low cost model. Didn't work out too well for them....
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I normally do not knock success. But that model is not new. Hollywood tan invented the all standup low cost model. Didn't work out too well for them....
I am not backing up Tony in anyway but if you feel that way, that he will fail, then why does it matter to you what he does or does not do?
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I am not backing up Tony in anyway but if you feel that way, that he will fail, then why does it matter to you what he does or does not do?
It doesn't matter to me. And I didn't say that he will fail. I am simply stating facts. Hollywood tan had the same basic model; very nice stores, high tech, custom made standup units, but did not make it in a nationwide way. It is one thing to find a couple of niche areas, but gaining acceptance nationwide, is quite another. Only time will tell whether the public will accept the model nationwide.
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Ah yes, selling the "experience". How about selling them the experience of laying down when they tan?
Because lying on a warm, porous, dirty sheet of acrylic that 100 naked butts laid on and sweated that day isn't a positive experience :)
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You sure are blind! Is that calling you a bad name? Trying to use less
combative adjectives but this is as nice an adjective I can use without
being inaccurate.

The only thing we have in common with Hollywood Tan is that we only
use stand ups. Other then that we have ZERO in common. Hollywood
did not fail because they only had stand ups. Would you say a
traditional salon with all beds failed because they didnt have any
standups? Of course not!

You just dont get the strategy of our model. It is very unique and very
disruptive. Perhaps one day you will understand our model.
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Dogfan

You sure are blind! Is that calling you a bad name? Trying to use less
combative adjectives but this is as nice an adjective I can use without
being inaccurate.

The only thing we have in common with Hollywood Tan is that we only
use stand ups. Other then that we have ZERO in common. Hollywood
did not fail because they only had stand ups. Would you say a
traditional salon with all beds failed because they didnt have any
standups? Of course not!

You just dont get the strategy of our model. It is very unique and very
disruptive. Perhaps one day you will understand our model.
I didn't mean to "disrupt " this thread. I don't know much about Zoom or Hollywood Tan; however, I do know a lot about tanning salons and the Tanning business.

All I said was that your basic business model was not new; I stand behind that; eft's are not new, I stand behind that, tech gadgets like ipads are not new, websites are not new, standups are not new , cheap prices are not new........
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I didn't mean to "disrupt " this thread. I don't know much about Zoom or Hollywood Tan; however, I do know a lot about tanning salons and the Tanning business.

All I said was that your basic business model was not new; I stand behind that; eft's are not new, I stand behind that, tech gadgets like ipads are not new, websites are not new, standups are not new , cheap prices are not new........


This thread is about what amenities to put in the rooms. Period. Stay on topic. If you wish to start a thread about different tanning business models, then do that.
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I have nothing in my rooms, but a chair, table for the towel, and frame to showcase my specials. I am thinking of maybe putting mirrors in the rooms, and giving customers more than 3 minutes prep-time before bed starts. I just don't need to speed up my turn-a-round of sessions like I used to 10 years ago. I never have to use my waiting list anymore, and Maybe these small changes will enhance my customer's pleasure.
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I have always done 10 min prep time
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