How do you take a seasonal business like spray tanning and turn it into a multi-service success all while holding down a full-time job? Meet Tenley, the powerhouse behind Spray, a business offering spray tanning, permanent jewelry, piercing, and even hair tinsel! In this episode, Tenley shares how she took her side hustle of spray tanning in her living room to a full blown brick and mortar!
We dive into Tenley’s story of hustle, starting her spray tanning business from her home and expanding it to offer services her clients actually wanted, like permanent jewelry and piercing. The perfect add on to her spray tanning biz! Adding it was a no-brainer, and going to PJX for professional training turned out to be a game-changer!
Running a small business isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. We dive into the nitty gritty of budgeting, breaking even, and eventually leaving your 9-to-5 job if that’s the goal! Building a trusted team of professionals, like a CPA, attorney, and HR consultant, has been crucial to her success. Plus, she dished on the power of delegation and the importance of delegating tasks and finding employees whose strengths complement your own.
Thinking of leveling up your business with new services? Tenley has the best advice: do your research, think about profitability, and make sure it’s something your clients actually want. Oh, and don’t forget about your team, listening to their feedback can make or break your biz!
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business while balancing a full-time job, or you’re looking for inspiration to expand your offerings, this episode is packed with practical tips and relatable stories. Tune in to learn how Tenley juggles it all and makes it work—one spray tan, sparkle, and piercing at a time!
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