to the newbies please read! - Page 2

Tanzenite · 05-01-2006, 11:59 AM

I guess nobody is allowed to make mistakes anymore. I thought we were human. What is this world coming to???

ChristineE · 05-01-2006, 02:14 PM

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What is an "independent" distributor?

I guess that's what I call the one-guy operation selling lamps and lotions out of his garage...or something similar. Guess it's not really the correct term. I dunno... sorry.

Steve Underhill · 05-04-2006, 10:36 AM

If this where only true. Distributors are trained to sell you equipment. most, not all sales people have never operated a salon.

The things you really need assistance with are:

Business Plan Development Assistance

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Income Projections

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Site Evaluation

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Demographics/Demographic Evaluation

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Floor Plan Design

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Build-Out Specifications

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Lease Negotiations

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Tanning Today Marketing Program

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TanningCenter Guide

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Point Of Sale Material

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Employee Training Manual

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Advertising Strategies

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Distributors are limited in their knowledge as a rule. And will not assist with all of this areas. These things are very important to the success of a salon.

caribbean tan man · 05-04-2006, 10:48 AM

steve thanks for the added info but the point of the post is to let NEW SALON owners know a little bit about distributors/salon relationships.

the things you listed are important but should have already been done otherwise they wouldnt own a salon.

ps disty's are not just trained to sell equipment!

helnail · 06-06-2006, 02:33 AM

now you guys are really scaring me, I am still trying to decide whose equipment and system to use. I have looked at vani-t,(liquid sun) sun fx, sunzone, technotan and fantasy tan. (I am still getting samples to test colours etc at present)

Anybody tried and have opinions (good or bad) on any of these products?

jlb1484 · 06-06-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cutiepatootie

I have to disagree with the advice to let a disty know that you are a new owner and clueless. I got screwed over this way and was sent weak *** bulbs after asking for strong ones even though I was told I would be sent strong ones. Luckily I had the knowledge to recognize the truth when they arrived BUT I ended up having to send them back at my cost and then pay for the shipping of the stronger ones back to me... paid for shipping 3 times to get the correct bulbs all because I admitted to being a newbie and asked a disty for advice. I should have come to tantalk instead.

I feel your pain. When we set up shop we were working with a distributor that almost screwed us. We didn't know that you can get a discount on products. Lets just say that he was ready to charge us full salon price. I asked him if I was getting the best possible deal and he said yes. We had formed a relationship with a salon in the next town over and they really helped us get started and pointed us to a good distributor.

eileen · 06-06-2006, 09:59 AM

I agree CTM, our distributor was very helpful.

asymens · 06-11-2006, 12:28 AM

What distys do you recommend going through for lotions/accessories? I have talked to several different ones, and I don't really know which one would be the best! There are sooo many people who are trying to get me to go with their company. It is hard to tell who will really be helpful, and who will have the cheapest price. Any sugguestions?

AmberNicole · 10-25-2006, 12:13 PM

Does anyone know of any really good disty's in Texas(Dallas/Garland area) that are willing to even come out to my salon and work with new owners and educate me on products etc. to make good sound decisions? Not just 'that guy' thats just trying to push a product over on you.

lewdyju · 10-25-2006, 02:21 PM

If you can go to Nashville this weekend for the tanning expo.

05-01-2006, 11:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 2,746 Rep Power: 14	Re: to the newbies please read! I guess nobody is allowed to make mistakes anymore. I thought we were human. What is this world coming to??? __________________ ... we don't have a perfect world or everybody would be republicans. - Eileen

05-04-2006, 10:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Steve Underhill Join Date: Apr 21 2004 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 57 Posts: 612 Rep Power: 5	Re: to the newbies please read! If this where only true. Distributors are trained to sell you equipment. most, not all sales people have never operated a salon. The things you really need assistance with are: Business Plan Development Assistance ¨ Income Projections ¨ Site Evaluation ¨ Demographics/Demographic Evaluation ¨ Floor Plan Design ¨ Build-Out Specifications ¨ Lease Negotiations ¨ Tanning Today Marketing Program ¨ TanningCenter Guide ¨ Point Of Sale Material ¨ Employee Training Manual ¨ Advertising Strategies ¨ Distributors are limited in their knowledge as a rule. And will not assist with all of this areas. These things are very important to the success of a salon.

05-04-2006, 10:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,014 Rep Power: 30	Re: to the newbies please read! steve thanks for the added info but the point of the post is to let NEW SALON owners know a little bit about distributors/salon relationships. the things you listed are important but should have already been done otherwise they wouldnt own a salon. ps disty's are not just trained to sell equipment!

06-06-2006, 02:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
helnail Join Date: Jun 4 2006 Location: St Andrews NSW Australia Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: to the newbies please read! now you guys are really scaring me, I am still trying to decide whose equipment and system to use. I have looked at vani-t,(liquid sun) sun fx, sunzone, technotan and fantasy tan. (I am still getting samples to test colours etc at present) Anybody tried and have opinions (good or bad) on any of these products?

06-06-2006, 09:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
eileen kiss me I'm Derf Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 6,064 Rep Power: 17	Re: to the newbies please read! I agree CTM, our distributor was very helpful. Last edited by eileen; 06-06-2006 at 10:02 AM.

06-11-2006, 12:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
asymens Join Date: Jun 10 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	Re: to the newbies please read! What distys do you recommend going through for lotions/accessories? I have talked to several different ones, and I don't really know which one would be the best! There are sooo many people who are trying to get me to go with their company. It is hard to tell who will really be helpful, and who will have the cheapest price. Any sugguestions?

10-25-2006, 12:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
AmberNicole Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Re: to the newbies please read! Does anyone know of any really good disty's in Texas(Dallas/Garland area) that are willing to even come out to my salon and work with new owners and educate me on products etc. to make good sound decisions? Not just 'that guy' thats just trying to push a product over on you.

10-25-2006, 02:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
lewdyju I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 5 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,223 Rep Power: 4	Re: to the newbies please read! If you can go to Nashville this weekend for the tanning expo.

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