21 y/o with Airbrush Tanning Business

[Phranksizzle]

My name is Frank, I'm 21 and I own one of the very few airbrush tanning studios in the nation. I'm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I have been in business 4 1/2 months .

Some interesting facts about my business:

- I have proprietary equipment (airbrush compressor and airbrush gun)
-I have a proprietary airbrush tanning solution made from all natural ingredients (SUGAR CANE)
-My tan is so natural, you can drink it!
-Its a person who does it by hand, so its not going to leave you looking streaky or orange like a spray tan booth.
-There is absolutely no health risks to tanning this way (your skin will thank you later!)
-My solution doesn't stink (like most sunless tanners)
-Lasts 1-2 weeks
-Won't rub off or wash away... its a tan that you wear

I have had some local media coverage.

WFAA Young Street | Video On Demand | WFAA.com

I'm the first story.

Salon Provides Instant Suntan Without the Stink | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth


And I'm basically on here for support, ideas, and to surround myself by like minded individuals. I have "rolled with the punches" and just being learning as I go. I'm not a millionaire... yet. But I think once my market accepts my brand and my actual product, it will be game over.

And I am thinking big. No franchises.

[justjoan]

Welcome to the forum! I think your product/service will definitely take off-- while I enjoy tanning during the summer months, I would prefer sunless tanning services such as yours. I do not like the thought of what tanning will do to my skin should I tan too often. When you bring your services over to Canada be sure to let me know-- I especially love that you visit people's homes, since I currently do not have transportation. Looking forward to keeping in touch!

[akula]

yo frank, nice going!
come to Australia!!?
we have like the world's largest per capita spending on sun tans.
the summer is coming up, everyone wants to be tanned, except now the government has spent over $100mill over the past two years on a national campaign against melanoma, telling people that it's dangerous to tan at the beach and solariums.
i think u have an opportunity here..besides, you need a place to go during U.S. winter...caus that's gonna be the off-season for tanning services.

My name is Frank, I'm 21 and I own one of the very few airbrush tanning studios in the nation. I'm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I have been in business 4 1/2 months .

Some interesting facts about my business:

- I have proprietary equipment (airbrush compressor and airbrush gun)
-I have a proprietary airbrush tanning solution made from all natural ingredients (SUGAR CANE)
-My tan is so natural, you can drink it!
-Its a person who does it by hand, so its not going to leave you looking streaky or orange like a spray tan booth.
-There is absolutely no health risks to tanning this way (your skin will thank you later!)
-My solution doesn't stink (like most sunless tanners)
-Lasts 1-2 weeks
-Won't rub off or wash away... its a tan that you wear

I have had some local media coverage.

WFAA Young Street | Video On Demand | WFAA.com

I'm the first story.

Salon Provides Instant Suntan Without the Stink | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth


And I'm basically on here for support, ideas, and to surround myself by like minded individuals. I have "rolled with the punches" and just being learning as I go. I'm not a millionaire... yet. But I think once my market accepts my brand and my actual product, it will be game over.

And I am thinking big. No franchises.

[Phranksizzle]

You offering to let me crash at your pad? Hah!

I would definately love to do it out there. I love the word Solarium, as well. Just thought I would throw that out there.

I definately want to expand.

[Mr. Downtown]

My name is Frank, I'm 21 and I own one of the very few airbrush tanning studios in the nation. I'm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I have been in business 4 1/2 months .

Some interesting facts about my business:

- I have proprietary equipment (airbrush compressor and airbrush gun)
-I have a proprietary airbrush tanning solution made from all natural ingredients (SUGAR CANE)
-My tan is so natural, you can drink it!
-Its a person who does it by hand, so its not going to leave you looking streaky or orange like a spray tan booth.
-There is absolutely no health risks to tanning this way (your skin will thank you later!)
-My solution doesn't stink (like most sunless tanners)
-Lasts 1-2 weeks
-Won't rub off or wash away... its a tan that you wear

I have had some local media coverage.


And I'm basically on here for support, ideas, and to surround myself by like minded individuals. I have "rolled with the punches" and just being learning as I go. I'm not a millionaire... yet. But I think once my market accepts my brand and my actual product, it will be game over.

And I am thinking big. No franchises.

Dude,

But DHA is FDA approved and has been in use for decades. You say the main ingredient in your stuff is 'sugar cane?' Wow. Have you down any professional long-term testing, other than drinking it?