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EliteMike · 28th August 2008, 11:50 PM

August is up 1500 from last year. Hopefully it will close at 2 grand up. After a sub par june and july this is finally some good news. Hopefully the rest of Jason will stay at this pace. It would be nice to have an extra 8 grand not leaving anyones pockets this year.

Kathe · 29th August 2008, 10:32 AM

Putting your mom and dad in control I think has served the business well Mike. Sounds like it was a great decision.

solarmeter® · 29th August 2008, 12:34 PM

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Putting your mom and dad in control I think has served the business well Mike. Sounds like it was a great decision

LOL. Maybe we should all do that and move to Washington, DC....

quiettime · 29th August 2008, 12:38 PM

I am up over last year, but nothing to bragg about. I hope the rest of JASON is a little better. Does it matter what part of the country you are in? Everyone talks about the bed mix, what is the best bed mix?

Glowtanning530 · 29th August 2008, 12:42 PM

Best thing I ever did was eliminate some base beds and bring in some upgrades.

EliteMike · 29th August 2008, 01:20 PM

I'm still not sure they are the best fix for sales, but they are the best fix for management. Although a monkey can sell better than my employees.

Ultimately, I think the salon is just back on track from where I left it and going through a businesses natural growth after a year. I don't want to take anything away from my parents, they have filled my spot nicely. NO ONE CAN REPLACE ME THOUGH

JustTans23 · 29th August 2008, 03:40 PM

aww Mike you're one of a kind!

JustTans23 · 29th August 2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Glowtanning530

Best thing I ever did was eliminate some base beds and bring in some upgrades.

How many base beds you have now? I have 3 and hopefully will be able to make it 2 soon...

EliteMike · 29th August 2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JustTans23

aww Mike you're one of a kind!

Yes I get that a lot

Mojave Tan · 29th August 2008, 04:00 PM

August is definitely up..and looking great for fall. can't wait.

That is our goal here too..
Get rid of 2 more base beds.
They had 7 when I purchased. We are down to 4 now and need to get rid of at least one more.

Glowtanning530 · 29th August 2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JustTans23

How many base beds you have now? I have 3 and hopefully will be able to make it 2 soon...

I'm up to 7.

Matthew · 29th August 2008, 09:43 PM

Kathe,
If gross sales were above 300k before the 28% increase you deserve a big round of applause.

Kathe · 30th August 2008, 11:01 AM

Never mind, not important

EliteMike · 30th August 2008, 11:49 AM

high gross sales are always nice, but lower sales with low monthly costs can also be nice.

I'll be happy when my salon is showing a 70k profit.

Some of you want to mock me for having my parents take it over, but the truth is. I'm doing what I planned for the most part. I NEVER wanted to be in the salon as much as I was. I NEVER intended for the salon to be my income. A 2nd source yes. Heck even if it only gives me 500 more a month, that's still better than 0 on top of my income. My parents offered to take it over because over the past year it became a part of their life almost as much as mine. They didn't have to take it over, but it was hard trying to run the business when I'm 4.5 hours away. It surely keeps a young retired couple busy. I don't think my father should be retired in the first place and my mom had no choice, but that is a whole differnt topic

. So I think they made a good move and it keeps me from telling my dad to get a job. My parents may decide to stay involved as they are retired and it could give them an excellent source of extra income as well. If I'm offered a nice price during season, I'll have to talk it over with them to see what they want to do. Or maybe we need to chance one more peak season to see how growth is this year.

As the business grows, the chance of getting a good manager will increase, and that is ultimately the goal. I'm hardly going to consider it absentee ownership.

So before you see me as a failure, which I'm definatly not, think about what is happening at your business. Do you enjoy being there 5,6 or maybe even 7 days out of the week taking home no pay just counting down the days until peak season starts so you have some money? No thanks, I'm thankful I have a family who probably likes the business more than I do right now. They haven't been tainted by the crookedness of this industry and I want to shield them from that.

For those that truly wish me well, I thank you.

EliteMike · 30th August 2008, 11:52 AM

quiettime, FL may be one of the worst places to be in business right now. According to some you should start to see a little more business starting now, so keep your fingers crossed.

theislandtan · 30th August 2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EliteMike

I don't think my father should be retired in the first place and... ...it keeps me from telling my dad to get a job.

I really hope my kid doesn't grow up like you...

quiettime · 30th August 2008, 12:30 PM

There are other salons within one mile, at least two are for sale. I want to try to get together with them and contact the news paper to start running articles about the benefits of Vit D. We are called the "Sunshine State", we should promote moderate tanning.

EliteMike · 30th August 2008, 12:31 PM

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I really hope my kid doesn't grow up like you...

I just hope I don't start to think like you...

A healthy 59 year old should not be retired especially when he did not make millions and definatly should not have retired at 55. No reason what soever. My father is someone who can't sit still so retirement wasn't a good answer. Retiring from his job was good, but not retiring from the working world.

JustTans23 · 30th August 2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by theislandtan

I really hope my kid doesn't grow up like you...

Why do you always have to throw in the personal attacks? WTF is wrong with you?

First off...Mike shouldn't of had to explain himself, just like TQ never should have had to either. But he felt the need to. Your kid would be lucky if he turned out to be like Mike.

EliteMike · 30th August 2008, 12:45 PM

No one receives special treatment from me. Doesn't make me love my father any less.

28th August 2008, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
EliteMike Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,465	Finally a little growth! August is up 1500 from last year. Hopefully it will close at 2 grand up. After a sub par june and july this is finally some good news. Hopefully the rest of Jason will stay at this pace. It would be nice to have an extra 8 grand not leaving anyones pockets this year.

29th August 2008, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kathe Moderator/Arbonne VP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,681	Re: Finally a little growth! Putting your mom and dad in control I think has served the business well Mike. Sounds like it was a great decision. __________________ Kathe's Health Blog Kathe's Christian Blog Please talk to me if you would like to bring a great line of skin care into your salon. CLICK HERE to learn more. YES! What you use on your skin DOES matter! Arbonne - Pure, Safe & Beneficial! NutriMinC RE9 Body Set used for 2 weeks on one foot! Last edited by Kathe : 2nd September 2008 at 04:39 PM.

29th August 2008, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
quiettime All Star Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 117	Re: Finally a little growth! I am up over last year, but nothing to bragg about. I hope the rest of JASON is a little better. Does it matter what part of the country you are in? Everyone talks about the bed mix, what is the best bed mix?

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Glowtanning530 Hall of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 3,086	Re: Finally a little growth! Best thing I ever did was eliminate some base beds and bring in some upgrades. __________________ www.myspace.com/glowtanningco www.glowtanningco.com

29th August 2008, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
EliteMike Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,465	Re: Finally a little growth! I'm still not sure they are the best fix for sales, but they are the best fix for management. Although a monkey can sell better than my employees. Ultimately, I think the salon is just back on track from where I left it and going through a businesses natural growth after a year. I don't want to take anything away from my parents, they have filled my spot nicely. NO ONE CAN REPLACE ME THOUGH

29th August 2008, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
JustTans23 Hall of Famer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA Posts: 2,649	Re: Finally a little growth! aww Mike you're one of a kind! __________________

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Mojave Tan Mojave Tan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Natomas, CA Posts: 982	Re: Finally a little growth! August is definitely up..and looking great for fall. can't wait. That is our goal here too.. Get rid of 2 more base beds. They had 7 when I purchased. We are down to 4 now and need to get rid of at least one more.

29th August 2008, 09:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Matthew Will work for beer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South of Alaska Posts: 357	Re: Finally a little growth! Kathe, If gross sales were above 300k before the 28% increase you deserve a big round of applause.

30th August 2008, 11:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kathe Moderator/Arbonne VP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,681	Re: Finally a little growth! Never mind, not important __________________ Kathe's Health Blog Kathe's Christian Blog Please talk to me if you would like to bring a great line of skin care into your salon. CLICK HERE to learn more. YES! What you use on your skin DOES matter! Arbonne - Pure, Safe & Beneficial! NutriMinC RE9 Body Set used for 2 weeks on one foot! Last edited by Kathe : 2nd September 2008 at 04:39 PM.

30th August 2008, 11:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
EliteMike Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,465	Re: Finally a little growth! high gross sales are always nice, but lower sales with low monthly costs can also be nice. I'll be happy when my salon is showing a 70k profit. Some of you want to mock me for having my parents take it over, but the truth is. I'm doing what I planned for the most part. I NEVER wanted to be in the salon as much as I was. I NEVER intended for the salon to be my income. A 2nd source yes. Heck even if it only gives me 500 more a month, that's still better than 0 on top of my income. My parents offered to take it over because over the past year it became a part of their life almost as much as mine. They didn't have to take it over, but it was hard trying to run the business when I'm 4.5 hours away. It surely keeps a young retired couple busy. I don't think my father should be retired in the first place and my mom had no choice, but that is a whole differnt topic. So I think they made a good move and it keeps me from telling my dad to get a job. My parents may decide to stay involved as they are retired and it could give them an excellent source of extra income as well. If I'm offered a nice price during season, I'll have to talk it over with them to see what they want to do. Or maybe we need to chance one more peak season to see how growth is this year. As the business grows, the chance of getting a good manager will increase, and that is ultimately the goal. I'm hardly going to consider it absentee ownership. So before you see me as a failure, which I'm definatly not, think about what is happening at your business. Do you enjoy being there 5,6 or maybe even 7 days out of the week taking home no pay just counting down the days until peak season starts so you have some money? No thanks, I'm thankful I have a family who probably likes the business more than I do right now. They haven't been tainted by the crookedness of this industry and I want to shield them from that. For those that truly wish me well, I thank you.

30th August 2008, 11:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
EliteMike Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,465	Re: Finally a little growth! quiettime, FL may be one of the worst places to be in business right now. According to some you should start to see a little more business starting now, so keep your fingers crossed.

30th August 2008, 12:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
quiettime All Star Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 117	Re: Finally a little growth! There are other salons within one mile, at least two are for sale. I want to try to get together with them and contact the news paper to start running articles about the benefits of Vit D. We are called the "Sunshine State", we should promote moderate tanning.

30th August 2008, 12:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
EliteMike Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,465	Re: Finally a little growth! No one receives special treatment from me. Doesn't make me love my father any less.

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