Publisher's Letter
From the Publisher November 2023Future Focus
Dear Readers, I often begin my letter with a look back at our industry such as “Last year at this...
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From the Publisher October 2023Stay Ahead of the Game
Dear Readers, If you’re experiencing a slowdown at your salon, I hope you’re making the most of it and getting...
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From the Publisher September 2023Are You Group 1 or 2?
Dear Readers, Well, the tan biz is right in the middle of “JASON” – something we’ve all encountered and many...
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From the Publisher August 2023:
Industry Evolution
Dear Readers, Well, there’s one good thing about record heat … it makes laying out in the natural sun a...
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From the Publisher July 2023:
Make it Count!
Dear Readers, The summer months bring many thoughts to mind: vacations, holidays, fun in the sun … and in many...
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From the Publisher June 2023 Looking Back, Looking Forward
Dear Readers, Finally coming out of an “extended” winter, time is certainly flying … in the midwest, this is typically...
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From the Publisher May 2023:
It’s Prime Time!
Dear Readers, It’s not a hot newsflash: this is prime time for the tan biz! I hope your facilities are...
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From the Publisher April 2023:
Time for Reinvestment
Dear Readers, It’s here: the time of renewal, emerging from the cold (if you’re up north, like me) AND best...
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From the Publisher March 2023:
Success is 90% Preparation …
Dear Readers, I wrote last year’s March letter following Winter Storm Landon; tomorrow we’re pushing 60 degrees in some parts...
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From the Publisher February 2023:
Good Decisions
Dear Readers, Another 12 issues are history as we begin Volume 27 of IST Magazine! With this anniversary, I could...
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