What Spray Tanning Has Given Me: From Side Hustle to Industry Leader
When I started spray tanning more than 20 years ago, I never imagined where this industry would take me.
Like many beauty professionals, I started with a simple goal: create additional income doing something I enjoyed while helping people feel confident in their own skin.
What began as a small side hustle eventually became GloGirl Spray Tanning Boutique, one of Houston's most recognized spray tanning brands. Along the way, it evolved into something much bigger than I ever expected.
Spray tanning has opened doors I didn't even know existed.
It's introduced me to industry leaders, allowed me to appear on podcasts, invited me onto red carpets, and provided opportunities to educate beauty professionals across the country. It's taken me behind the scenes at major events like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It's allowed me to sit on industry advisory councils, participate in reality television projects, network with entrepreneurs, and even spend afternoons golfing atop vineyards in Napa Valley while discussing business growth and innovation.
The most surprising part?
I got here because of spray tanning.
Not because I had a massive investment.
Not because I came from money.
Not because I had special connections.
I got here because I committed to mastering a craft, building a business, and continuously learning.
And I believe those same opportunities exist for others who are willing to do the same.
The Industry Doesn't Need More Spray Tan Artists
This may sound controversial, but I don't believe the industry needs more people simply learning how to spray tan.
The industry needs more successful spray tan business owners.
Every year, thousands of people learn spray tanning techniques. Unfortunately, many of them struggle to attract clients, market themselves effectively, manage finances, create systems, or scale beyond a part-time hobby.
Talent alone isn't enough.
Technique matters.
But business matters too.
That's exactly why I created the GloPro educational platform.
Everything I've learned through decades of successes, failures, mistakes, pivots, and growth has been organized into practical online training designed to help others accelerate their own journey.
Start with the Foundation
The first resource I recommend for aspiring professionals is the GloPro Business Foundations program.
This course was designed for beauty professionals who want to build a profitable business from the ground up.
Inside, we cover:
- Business structure and setup
- Branding and positioning
- Pricing strategies
- Client acquisition
- Memberships and packages
- Retail sales
- Financial planning
- Growth systems
Because the truth is simple:
The best spray tan artist in town doesn't always make the most money.
The best business owner usually does.
Master the Craft
Once the business foundation is established, technique becomes the next critical step.
That's where the GloPro SPRATAN Method comes in.
This course teaches the exact spray tanning methodology I've developed through tens of thousands of client appointments.
Students learn:
- Full body application techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Color development
- Client experience systems
- Professional execution
- Efficiency and consistency
The goal isn't just creating a beautiful tan.
The goal is creating a repeatable client experience that keeps customers returning year after year.
The Future Belongs to Professionals Who Use AI
One thing I've learned as an entrepreneur is that the industry never stops changing.
The beauty professionals who adapt the fastest often win the fastest.
That's why I created GloPro AI for Beauty Professionals.
Today, artificial intelligence can help beauty businesses:
- Create social media content
- Write marketing campaigns
- Analyze business performance
- Improve customer communication
- Save countless hours every week
The professionals embracing these tools today will likely have a significant advantage tomorrow.
Technology isn't replacing beauty professionals.
It's helping them become more efficient business owners.
The Complete GloPro Experience
For those who want everything, the full GloPro program combines business strategy, technical education, marketing systems, growth frameworks, and ongoing support into one comprehensive learning experience.
My goal has never been to create another certification.
My goal has always been to create successful beauty entrepreneurs.
Because when our students succeed, our industry becomes stronger.
The Best Is Still Ahead
After more than two decades in the sunless industry, I can honestly say I still feel like I'm getting started.
There are more businesses to build.
More professionals to mentor.
More stages to stand on.
More opportunities to create.
One of the next chapters I'm exploring is licensing the GloGirl brand so that other entrepreneurs can benefit from the systems, processes, and experience we've spent years developing.
The vision continues to grow.
And that's perhaps the greatest lesson this industry has taught me:
Success isn't a destination.
It's a continual process of learning, growing, serving others, and creating opportunities.
Spray tanning has already given me more than I could have imagined.
And I truly believe the best is yet to come.
If you're ready to build something bigger than a spray tanning service, I invite you to explore the GloPro educational platform and discover what's possible when technique, business strategy, and innovation work together.
Your journey may begin with spray tanning.
But it certainly doesn't have to end there.
