Drew Kane, Kim Hannan, and Dan Larsen join Amy and Dylan this episode to recap the experience of the 2018 Float Conference. Each guest this week has a different perspective, from not-yet-open to only recently open, to “veterans” of the float world, and all experiences for attending the conference. Revisiting the Friday activities, Kim shares some of her takeaways from the marketing forums, Drew and Dan talk about what they learned at Justin Feinstein’s talk about how we can all work together to further the world of clinical research in our industry.
They share their favorite conference sessions, from MC Flux’s graphical breakdown of the immune system’s response to prepare for injury and illness, to float research guru Justin Feinstein, to the heart-touching stories float customers shared. On the opposite end of the heart space, Roy Vore, an expert on pool and spa sanitation gave his perspective on whether or not we should be worried about germs in our float tanks (but it was a talk worth loving in a big way!). Kim and Drew were first time attendees, so you’ll hear about their experience of spending time with other owners and experts, and everyone chimed in on the evolution of the Float Conference to a non-profit agency. [Read more…] about 146: Float Conference 2018 in Review… And Looking Forward
145: The Last Float Conference – With Ashkahn
This week, the FloatCon Man himself joins us! We’re just a few days away from the Float Conference, yet we pried Ashkahn Jahromi away from his pre-conference duties to talk about all the latest happenings, including the fact that this is the last year the conference will be hosted by the Float On/Float Tank Solutions team. He’s feeling a little sappy about the experience.
You’ll hear the vision for how the Float Conference can continue on, and Amy’s and Dylan’s reflections on how impactful the very first conference was for her. And while the same team won’t necessarily be running the entire event next year, they’ll still be involved with the transition in some capacity.
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144: Franchising a Float Center with Beth Jones
Beth Jones is on the show this week to talk about her experiences in opening a float center (and continuing on to franchise) in North Carolina and battling through the strict request from the local health department. After just two years of being open, Beth started working towards franchising her operation after being approached by several interested parties. At Float Spa X, she’s challenging the status quo for how most franchises recruit and establish themselves as a successful venture. If you find yourself feeling like you’re the only one who can do things the way you want them done, be sure to listen for Beth’s strategy for making sure you can “own a business worth having and live a life worth living, all at the same time.” [Read more…] about 144: Franchising a Float Center with Beth Jones
143: Float North is Opening! Guest Dana Highfill
This week, Dana Highfill joins the crew to give an update on Float North, the latest center preparing to open in the Portland area. Dana recently hosted an Open House to invite the public out to see her space and learn about floating. She shares how she handled the event itself, and the highs and lows that came immediately after. Her grand opening is just a few days away, and she’s mostly ready. [Read more…] about 143: Float North is Opening! Guest Dana Highfill
142: Amy Grimes is Back!
She’s back! Amy Grimes, our beloved co-host is back from a little leave spent opening her second location in Tennessee. She recaps the challenges of her opening, including going several months past their target date, being over budget, getting through challenging inspections, strained relationships, an unreliable and unethical contractor, and learning and taking over new modalities. Easy peasy stuff, yes? She shares the lessons they learned and how they survived all of the stress of nearly hitting financial rock bottom, and she talks about the reality of all that comes with this process when things go off track, including the tough emotions and the need for support. [Read more…] about 142: Amy Grimes is Back!