Happytans Podcast Interview – Jimmy Coco

All Things Tanning 15 October 2017 Leave a comment

INTERVIEWS

HAPPYTANS PODCAST INTERVIEW EPISODE 20 – JIMMY COCO

Interview by Grant Kantsios from happytans | www.happytans.com

“Our goal is to help you start and grow your own sunless tanning business. I am bringing in some successful business owners within the industry so they can tell you firsthand what they’ve been through to get their business to where it is today. It’s a lot of hard work and a lot of effort but it is possible. I hope you can find some information and inspiration that can help you grow your own business!

If you have any questions for me you can reach me at; grant@happytans.com and I will be happy to help you.”

– Grant

TANNING THE STARS WITH JIMMY COCO

Jimmy Coco is the Celebrity Tan Expert in Hollywood, California and is a pioneer in the mobile tanning industry. He is known for his work with the stars from Victoria’s Secret Angel models to Kim Kardashian.

SHOW NOTES

Jimmy stresses the importance of self-value, being gracious to customers and the community, and staying in competition with yourself for maximum growth.

2:00 – Jimmy Coco’s breakout in the industry and celebrity tanning

7:30 – Pre-tanning business careers

9:19 – Higher-end prices and higher-end clientele; “Once I raised my prices, the level of respect that came with that was higher too”

12:32 – Improving education, graciousness, and support in the community and forums

21:04 – Worst entrepreneurial moment

24:50 – Highlights in Jimmy’s career

31:03 – Jimmy’s personal tips for success!

35:27 – Your own unique lane; “Do your thing, trust your instincts, and listen to your clients”

38:50 – Importance of sharing knowledge along the way

41:10 – Risk taking and business growth

44:09 – Equipment and Solution

48:57 – Training and Certification; “The Paper Towel Certificate”