A Woman’s Spirit and Wisdom
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” Oscar Wilde Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, it is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant,...
View ArticleMay I have a Pizzichilli please?
Re-blogged from Getting Great Spa April 20, 2012 Pizzichilli?? Sounds like food, but it’s not! And, if you’ve ever had this treatment, you’ve memorized the name and can’t wait to have another one! A...
View ArticlePromotional Ideas that Sell
A question was submitted to Spas2b: We have a very expensive customized facial and it is amazing. Now more than ever it is very hard to sell this treatment, but once they have it, they want it...
View ArticleBooming Beauty Boxes – Re-blog
The booming business of beauty boxes – MacLeans.ca I read this blog today, and had to re-blog it out to the masses – how things have changed… Online companies are turning free cosmetics samples into...
View ArticleStand out and get talked about!
Now more than ever, your excellent spa services must be accompanied by imaginative ideas that will cause a stir and make you STAND OUT AND GET TALKED ABOUT! My inspiration for this blog came from...
View ArticleHow to avoid risky Spa Signature Treatments
A question submitted to Spas2b: How do you develop a signature treatment? Should this treatment be your most expensive one? Do you use different product lines? How do you put it up on the menu? Our...
View ArticleThe “Male Retail Sale” Perfect 10
Spa Retailing is CO-ED! Don’t overlook these opportunities for a male sale! Who doesn’t love the perfect 10? 1. No hard sell or over-selling too many products. Men just want attentive sales...
View ArticleSpa Director Training, Education & Expertise – Part 2 of 3
In Part 1: Spa Directors…Proof or Potential? of this 3-part series, we discussed what a Spa Director may need to consider when contemplating their career path and the importance of demonstrating...
View ArticleSpa Directors…Proof or Potential? Part 1 of 3
This Part 1 of our 3-part series on Spa Directors, is targeted to both those who are in the formative stages of their careers, as well as those who are continuing the climb. See Part 2: Spa...
View ArticleSpa Director Resume & Interview Pointers
It’s all about knowing how to sell your existing qualifications, and in particular, your upward potential. Here’s a winning formula: Begin with research; create a customized resume; and give an...
View ArticleSpa Directors…Attributes, Hot Buttons and FAQs – Part 3 of 3
What personal attributes should a Spa Director have? Have you ever wondered if your personality profile actually fits the demands that will be placed on you as a Spa Director? Here’s a rather...
View ArticleEight things I Learned from 50 Naked People – Re-Blog
by Kate Bartolotta, Karuna Consulting I loved this piece, and just had to re-blog it. Enjoy! Leslie In the past year, I’ve touched more than 50 naked people. Don’t worry though—the fancy parts were...
View Article5 Thought-provoking Profit Models
Your pathway to profitability lies fully in understanding your customer…and yourself. You may understand physical energy, but do you understand financial energy? It’s very difficult to keep making...
View Article10 Unique Service Add-ons your clients will LOVE
Is it becoming more difficult to differentiate your spa from the rest? I’m hearing that it is! My answer to that is always to “Get creative, do your research, protect and then perfect your idea!”...
View Article5 Lessons Spas learn too Late
If you’re planning on a visit to your doctor’s office, you are probably also planning on taking at least some of the advice he gives you. So my hope is that if you are planning on reading this...
View ArticleWhat good is the ISPA Conference anyways?
Well, let me count the ways… I love seeing my baby-boomin spa friends looking even better this year, not older! I love that perfectionism is our goal, not our downfall I love that we cry when we see...
View Article2012 ISAP Conference closes on an Inspired Note – Re-Blog
This Blog was written by my friend and spa colleague, Kathryn Stolle. Kathryn is the Author of “Getting Great Spa on the road to Wellness”, and in my opinion, it is a must read. You can read all of...
View ArticleThe Root Cause of Low Retail
Tanya Chernova is an international skin specialist, author of the bestselling book Under Mind, professional speaker and strategic coach, and I had the pleasure of attending her ISPA presentation...
View ArticleGet a go-go on Global !
If I had to give one piece of advice to those who wish to go global, it would be: Commit wholly to your global brand…being a bit global, doesn’t really work Networking with similar businesses that...
View ArticleStaffing Up Formula made Easy
Staffing up your Spa Service Professionals is a key component to the success of your spa business, not only on a week to week basis, or as you plan for campaigns and promotions, but most...
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