The Dream and Struggles of Opening a New Salon - Page 6

excitednewguy · 07-17-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Underhill

Quote (Also, if you ae going to consult, consult. If you are going to sell, sell. I disagree with the premise of consulting as a way of selling me your product. While it has become the norm for the life insurance industry, I don't want to be misled. Tell me why your product is better, faster, cheaper, etc. (whatever your selling point is) and let me decide if it is right for me.)

I am not sure I understand this statement. A very important decision in opening a salon is equipping your salon with systems that best supports your marketing program. While I was with a factory as the Sales Manager for 12 years it was my job to have extensive knowledge of all of the equipment manufacturers in the market. In doing so it was easy to see which company I felt provided the best customer service, and models of equipment that incorporated all of the features that translated down to the tanners needs. I also wanted the most service free equipment. The TanAmerica line in my opinion was the best equipment available. While my clients are not required to purchase the TA line, my programs are best supported by this line. It also gives my clients the opportunity to get the best possible equipment and all of my extensive services free. Now in what world is this a bad thing. If you like TA equipment, it becomes an easy decision to use my services because they are free. If you choose to use a different line of equipment you pay for my services. If I was trying to sell some off brand of equipment I would understand your concerns. This is not the case, I am offering what many believe as I do to be the best equipment and equipment company on the market combined with franchise like services free. You see this as a bad thing because it offends you? Lets recap, I don't try and sell equipment here or anywhere else. I sell a package that consist of a complete successful salon that is equipped with systems that are a part of the salons success. You can tamper with that success by purchasing another line of equipment if you choose in that case you will pay for my services. Either way, you enter this industry with the tools and knowledge to be successful. If the way you operate your salon is best for you and you disagree with everything I say, that is fine. However there are some people out there that read the post here and determine that what I have to say makes a lot more sense.

dude, you just contradicted yourself about 10 times in that weak response.

Neon Beach · 07-17-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by allseasonstan

I have met Steve Underhill and spoke with him on several occasions. He is BY FAR the most knowledgable person that I know of in the industry. If anybody is opening a salon they SHOULD hire Steve. The money they save in mistakes will ALONE pay for his fee over and over again!

And, going back to Steve's original post. People start business everyday without those 'common sense' points that Steve made. I think it was a useful post that many people can use. But of course, like always on this site, he makes a helpful post and a group of 'know it alls' ruin it by their useless comments.

Anyway, thanks Steve for all your help! You rock!

Well, geeze, now we have to rely on your opinion? Hmmmmmm?

Steve Underhill · 07-24-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon Beach

Well, geeze, now we have to rely on your opinion? Hmmmmmm?

You don't have to rely on it, but at least consider it.

blondjuls · 07-24-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Derf

No, your wife did in between gulps.

Whoa

Steve Underhill · 08-11-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by billable

Steve,

I assure you that I wasn't trying to attack you. I hope you understand that.

However, I still think that it is at the best, misleading and at the worst, lying to state that "the things that you teach are successful 100% of the time."

You and I (and everyone else reading this) know that there is nothing in business that is 100% successful. There are too many variables. It may not have been your intention, but I read your post to say that, if I buy your beds and follow your advice, there is 0% chance of failure. That may not be message that you were trying to impart, but it comes across as that.

In fact, if you are properly funded and you follow my programs and we evaluate and pick the right location there is a 100% chance you will succeed. When a business fails it is always connected to something they did or did not do. You may say what about the things that are out of your control. Location is the only variable. Every thing else is in your control. I don't think anyone is looking at the whole picture. Is one thing going to change your success, No! A well constructed business plan is like a map. If you follow the directions you reach your destination 100% of the time.

Steve Underhill · 10-04-2006, 12:26 AM

There is so much information that is needed to be successful in this industry, you owe it to yourself to spend a little time communicating with me. A phone call or an email is all it takes to determine if you are on the right track. You will find that if nothing else you will have a great deal more knowledge after a short time visiting with me. You will quickly understand the difference when you share thoughts and ideas with someone that has guided the success of many salon owners for over 27 years.

Steve Underhill · 12-12-2006, 11:57 AM

If opening a tanning salon is what you want to do? Don't take a chance with your life savings. Get qualified assistance and insure your success. It takes you less time and cost you less money when you get help.

Steve Underhill · 03-02-2007, 11:48 AM

All you have to do is decide if you want to fail or succeed.

sundude · 03-02-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandy1

I have met Steve Underhill and spoke with him on several occasions. He is BY FAR the most knowledgable person that I know of in the industry. If anybody is opening a salon they SHOULD hire Steve. The money they save in mistakes will ALONE pay for his fee over and over again!

And, going back to Steve's original post. People start business everyday without those 'common sense' points that Steve made. I think it was a useful post that many people can use. But of course, like always on this site, he makes a helpful post and a group of 'know it alls' ruin it by their useless comments.

Anyway, thanks Steve for all your help! You rock!

Did you hire him?

kelly029x · 03-04-2007, 11:43 AM

Well since there seems to be an abundance of knowledge here....I will pose my problem.....I may have the opportunity to purchase a existing salon...with a client base....it's a divorce situation...the only reason I am even considering it is the fact that it's the only one in our area...next closest salon is a 15 minute drive....I am currently waiting for a package price for the whole shooting match...also lease cost. electrical usage...read overhead....any words of wisdom?

10-04-2006, 12:26 AM	#56 (permalink)
Steve Underhill Join Date: Apr 21 2004 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 57 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 5	Re: The Dream and Struggles of Opening a New Salon There is so much information that is needed to be successful in this industry, you owe it to yourself to spend a little time communicating with me. A phone call or an email is all it takes to determine if you are on the right track. You will find that if nothing else you will have a great deal more knowledge after a short time visiting with me. You will quickly understand the difference when you share thoughts and ideas with someone that has guided the success of many salon owners for over 27 years.

12-12-2006, 11:57 AM	#57 (permalink)
Steve Underhill Join Date: Apr 21 2004 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 57 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 5	Re: The Dream and Struggles of Opening a New Salon If opening a tanning salon is what you want to do? Don't take a chance with your life savings. Get qualified assistance and insure your success. It takes you less time and cost you less money when you get help.

03-02-2007, 11:48 AM	#58 (permalink)
Steve Underhill Join Date: Apr 21 2004 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 57 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 5	Re: The Dream and Struggles of Opening a New Salon All you have to do is decide if you want to fail or succeed.

03-04-2007, 11:43 AM	#60 (permalink)
kelly029x Join Date: Mar 4 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: The Dream and Struggles of Opening a New Salon Well since there seems to be an abundance of knowledge here....I will pose my problem.....I may have the opportunity to purchase a existing salon...with a client base....it's a divorce situation...the only reason I am even considering it is the fact that it's the only one in our area...next closest salon is a 15 minute drive....I am currently waiting for a package price for the whole shooting match...also lease cost. electrical usage...read overhead....any words of wisdom?

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