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Art of the FloatThe Final Episode with Our CrewAdult language
Well, here we are. You might have known it was coming, but we didn't want to admit it. But it's time to start wrapping up this Art of the Float podcast thing... or at least slow it waaaaay down. It's been an incredible journey!
For this episode, you might want to pop some popcorn, grab a beverage of choice, and join the crew for some twists and turns down memory lane - with a glimpse into the future too. We'll catch you up on some big news since our previous episode aired, like...
2024-02-292h 47Art of the Float241: 2022 Partay!It’s a new year, and we have some fresh faces to share! If you haven’t heard, you can tune in to WATCH The Art of the Float Podcast on Youtube now! The crew took a few weeks off to recharge, enjoy the holidays, get sick, get a black eye, and then appreciate a sweet reunion that you get to witness.
You’ll hear about our holiday adventures, how to move a ferry boat when you don’t need it anymore, and why you might consider moving to a new location, buying your building, opening a second l...
2022-02-031h 28Art of the Float225: Float Conference 2021 Hype with Ashkahn & Graham!Everyone’s favorite podcast crews are all together at once! This week, the infamous Grashkahn - Graham and Ashkahn join the Art of the Float to talk about the upcoming Float Conference! This is the TENTH annual event, so we asked them how it feels to be on year 3 of releasing the conference into the wild. Because it’s been a minute since the whole salty crew has been together, we also had to travel through time to see how pandemic life has been for the dynamic duo - sharing a household and three businesses. Spoiler: “Make work as fun as...
2021-07-1550 minArt of the Float212: ADD & Running a Float CenterDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. This is for entertainment and informational purposes only.
Never-ending to do lists, constant demands for your attention, and a little ADD sprinkled on top - it apparently sounds familiar to a lot of floaty folks! In this episode, a you’ll hear just whose brains are neurotypical (or so we think) and who employs some major neurodiverse techniques to GSD. Some of those methods are helpful for every overloaded business owner too. You’ll learn how a strong mindfulness can...
2021-03-1844 minArt of the Float209: Dr Justin Feinstein Part 1From LIBR to “Daddy School” - it’s been a big shift for everyone’s favorite float researcher. If you attended the 2020 Virtual Float Conference, you may have heard the big news that Dr. Justin Feinstein was leaving the Laureate Institute for Brain Research. Now that he’s officially living a tropical life, you may be wondering if Dr. Feinstein’s float life is over. As we chat with him in this episode, it’s clear that that notion couldn’t be further from the truth!
While Dr. Feinstein has been focusing on his family life for a few months, th...
2021-02-2551 minArt of the Float188: (Live) Free for All HangoutWe’ve been missing everyone fiercely, so we opened up the link for anyone to join for our freestyle conversation. This episode is a free-for-all, as we invited the community to join us. We dabble through some fun new projects coming from Luke at Mandala Float Systems and Juliet and the crew at Float Tank Solutions. We check in with several folks from around the industry, including an appearance from “the other Graham”
The conversation flows through the COVID-19 reopening, potential round 2 shutdowns, the struggles of the slow season timing, nifty inventions, cool new offerings, photography needs, market...
2020-06-221h 44Art of the Float185: PPP, loans and grantsHere we are, two months after “the big closings”, and some float centers are reopening and some are still waiting patiently (or impatiently, as the case may be). Given the complexities, added stipulations, and overall confusion with the PPP and EIDL, the crew chats about the funding they each received or didn’t receive. As we share our personal experiences, we urge you to remember that these are just that - our personal experiences, not legal or accounting advice.
You’ll hear a bit about the struggle between covering the center, meeting the demands of the PPP, and not...
2020-05-2142 minArt of the Float180: What’s Happening During COVID-19 ClosuresNSFW: It’s vent time, ladies and gentlemen. This episode contains a few four-letter words.
Times, they are a bit strange. Someone’s binging on Netflix, someone’s not sleeping, somebody is hanging with the Tiger King, and someone else might be getting cozy with the whiskey. With all four co-hosts’ centers closed during the COVID-19 closures, the crew chats about their expectations for the national relief programs and what they’re each doing during the “downtime”.
You’ll hear a few ideas for keeping in touch with clients, taking care of employees, and some sobering thought...
2020-03-271h 14Art of the Float174: Prepping for Media VisitsWhile we’ve all heard that Facebook is the place to spend your advertising dollars, no one can (or should!) resist the opportunity to welcome the media - from the news to magazines to local influencers and more. The gang is here to share how to get media folks into your space, what to expect, and how to prepare. Each person shares what kind of coverage they’ve gotten for their center, and how that went, as well as how much control they’ve had over the end result, and how to ask for more, if you need it.
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2020-02-1348 minArt of the Float168: State of the Industry Report with Juliet MylanIn this episode, Juliet Mylan, Supreme Float Historian from Float Tank Solutions, joins the crew to hash out the nitty gritty details about the 2019 State of the Float Industry Report that was just released. Juliet dishes out some humility and some words of wisdom about taking the survey data with a 50-pound bag of Epsom salt. You’ll hear a little behind the scenes info about what didn’t make the report and why, as well as some hopes and dreams for the future industry reports.
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2019-10-1644 minArt of the Float167: Post-Float Conference Discussion 2019The hype is real… and long lasting. The crew is still buzzing from all things FloatCon2019. You’ll hear their takes on the venue, format, and favorite speakers, as well as the most important part of the Float Con experience. Woven throughout are stories of burnout, leaning on each other, finding inspiration, sharing struggles, learning, and operating on minimal sleep… all while soaking in the latest floaty research.
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2019-10-1048 minArt of the Float159: Float Conference Updates with Graham and AshkahnDylan steps into social media land to share his strategy for social media, specifically using Buffer to help his Instagram game. He shares how he’s creating a consistent brand on his account… and Gloria chimes in with how she breaks those very same rules, but she does create consistency in the types of posts she creates routinely.
Grab your Vanilla Ice, baby! Grashkahn is back with a brand new edition… of the Float Con! Graham and Ashkahn of Float On and Float Tank Solutions join us to break down the details about the 2019 Float Conference. Last year...
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Art of the Float157: We're Back Baby!Volume 2 is officially here! Volume 1 of Art of the Float ran for about three years, so we’re delighted to come back from a little break with a fresh take on the podcast. As we dive into this new year and a new take, we also have some new voices on the show!
Drew Kane, owner of New Hampshire Float Therapy is a new host, who came into floating much the same way as Dylan. (Thanks, Joe Rogan!) Drew’s start comes full circle because he’s been a loyal listener of Art of the Float since his st...
2019-07-1733 min
Art of the Float156: Farewell 2018We take a moment to reflect on the past three years of the Art of the Float podcast, and say farewell to 2018. And we welcome the new for 2019: revisiting old topics to inject new knowledge, a new co-host, some tweaks to the format, and yes, a new theme song. Stay tuned for Season 2!Support Art of the Float
2018-12-1339 minArt of the Float155: Float Marketplace - Unplugged Float EssentialsKevin Rose from Unplugged Float Essentials joins us to continue our Float Marketplace series this week. Kevin shares his story about how he got started in the float world, as a Joe Rogan fan, and how he’s hoping to own his own center soon. In the meantime, he has started developing an essential oil, epsom salt, water-soluble CBD bath soak to start building brand awareness in his area, and to serve other float centers looking for a complementary retail product. Unplugged blends include unscented and scented blends, all named after chess pieces to invoke a practice of mindfulness. He...
2018-11-0819 minArt of the Float154: Float Marketplace - Float ScentsTim Warshaw, owner of Float Scents, joins us this week to continue our “Float Marketplace” series. Tim has been managing a center for several years, during after an evening of floaty musings over beers with Stephen Johnson, Tim mentioned the idea of introducing aromatherapy into the float experience. After exploring several ideas, Tim eventually landed on the concept of a lip balm.
He talks about the process he went through to research his idea and test a few concepts before deciding to make her own. His ingredients are simple, with a focus on the scent. Tim talks abou...
2018-11-0124 minArt of the Float153: Float Marketplace - Mandala FloatLuke Krueger, owner of Mandala Float Systems joined us this week to talk about his experiences in the industry. Luke started with a tank in his home before opening his own center (Deep, located in South Dakota), where he built his own tanks. He lives by the notion of “you either do it or you don’t”, so he went all in and started manufacturing open float tanks for others, as well as creating Ninja fans for tanks and cabins, and later Spout fans for pods - and these fans seem to have a cult following in the industry!S...
2018-10-2731 minArt of the Float152: Float Marketplace: RewardMoreThis week we kick off a new special on art of the float we're calling Float Marketplace. For the rest of the year we are going to feature float center owners who discovered a problem within the industry and created a solution with a new product for the float industry.
This week we feature Kane Mantyla of RewardMore who's designed a holistic "membership" plan that is low risk for clients and high reward for both clients and float centers.Support Art of the Float
2018-10-1839 minArt of the Float151: 2 Months Open! A Check-in W/Dana of Float NorthThis week, Dylan visited Dana Highfill at her center that’s been open for two months. She talks about her experience over the first couple of months, including starting with employees, why’s running the shop solo now, and how she’s toed the line of burnout. She provides a great reality check about the daily nuances of running a center and all the little things that add up to take a lot of time, really pushing the need for time management skills. You’ll hear her perspective on transitioning from a solopreneur with a business that relies solely on her p...
2018-10-0459 minArt of the Float150: Floating & inflammation with guest FluxIf you missed the Float Conference this year, you missed a fascinating presentation by MC Flux, but fear not! He’s here with us to talk about his research at the Float Clinic and Research Center, where he has been working with Dr. Feinstein. His thesis work explores the intersection of basic molecular neuroscience and mental health treatment. This ever-creative individual even designed today's show cover image!Support Art of the Float
2018-09-2748 minArt of the Float149: Does your Float Center Need a Dress Code?Calling all fashion police! This week, Amy and Dylan are diving into the world of fashion, well, float fashion at least. Should employees wear a specific uniform? Show their personalities? Flash some logo wear? Amy talks about the intriguing reason why she keeps a pretty loose grasp on dress code at her centers, including one particular team member who loves to let his toes be center stage. Dylan obviously doesn’t live in the south, because he thinks those toes should always be covered. (And stubbed toes and foot injuries weigh on his mind too!) Dylan also talks about how...
2018-09-201h 02Art of the Float148: Float Center As An Event SpaceKim Hannan recently posted a question in the Float Collective, asking others how they handle hosting events and workshops in their float centers, so we invited her to join the show to discuss the topic in person.Support Art of the Float
2018-09-131h 00Art of the Float147: Justin Feinstein Introduces the Float Research Collective LIVE!The Float Conference offers a variety of free sessions on Friday before the big event. One of those such sessions was Justin Feinstein’s discussion about the Float Research Collective, a way for commercial float centers across the globe to get involved in formal studies relating to floatation therapy. This conversation started at the Rise Float Gathering in St. Louis in April, and since then, Justin has been looking for ways to leverage the industry in order to grow the reach of what’s possible. In this episode, you’ll hear a live recording of his talk to a packed...
2018-08-301h 11Art of the Float146: Float Conference 2018 in Review... And Looking ForwardDrew 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.
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2018-08-231h 03Art of the Float145: The Last Float Conference - With Ashkahn145: The Last Float Conference - With Ashkahn by Art of the FloatSupport Art of the Float
2018-08-1536 minArt of the Float144: Franchising a Float Center w/Beth JonesBeth 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...
2018-08-091h 19Art of the Float143: Float North is Opening! w/ Dana HighfillThis 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.Support Art of the Float
2018-08-021h 14Art of the Float142: 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, in...
2018-07-261h 18Art of the Float141: Mindfulness Battles Burnout w/Danielle SavoryDanielle Savory, a certified life coach and mindfulness teacher, joins us in this episode to share wisdom about avoiding burnout and reducing stress as a small business owner.Support Art of the Float
2018-07-1956 minArt of the Float140: Q&A - Where to start when starting your business, heater and pumpsIt’s Q&A time! This episode veers away from our traditional model of having a guest or a specific topic, and instead, we’re diving in to answer questions we’ve received from the community. You’ll hear about how to start building the vision and business plan for a new center, how to pick an effective heater to warm up a tank overnight, and what to look for in a pump for a DIY tank.
Dylan describes the evolution of his photography for the Patreon photos he releases each month, and the intention and vision behind h...
2018-07-1235 minArt of the Float139: Alternative Waking States w/ Richard BonkWe’re excited to have Richard Bonk join us this week! Richard started floating through his work with Tom Fine where they began float research many years ago. Through a practice of floating and transcendental meditation (TM), Richard began to explore “alternate waking states” that felt at times like lucid dreams or out-of-body experiences while in an alert, awake state.
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2018-06-291h 01Art of the Float138: Live with the FTA and Float Community!This week is a wild one… we opened up an invitation to the float community to join us for a conversation with and about the Float Tank Association (FTA). Kevin Johnson, Shoshana Leibner, and Glenn and Lee Perry (all FTA board members) join the crew and several float center owners to have an earnest conversation about the state of the organization.Support Art of the Float
2018-06-211h 41Art of the Float137: The Graham & Ashkahn Episode!It’s a float podcaster party! Graham and Ashkahn from Float Tank Solutions/Float On/The Float Conference join us this week. With Dylan, they discuss the current hot topic of the Float Tank Association (FTA) and the need for the organization. They’ve been on the road, attending different health department events to discuss float tank water sanitation with the health inspectors and experts across several states.
They hold nothing back as they hit another favorite topic: Groupon. They talk about when they think it’s a good idea to run a campaign, and how we should...
2018-06-1456 minArt of the Float136: Altruistic Business Practices with Hilary SedovicHilary Sedovic of Float STL joins the podcast to discuss how we can as float centers bring floating to those who might not otherwise be able to float due to income, lack of awareness etc. Please fill out her survey here!: https://goo.gl/forms/Bn4cXgYSBy1hUPeh2Support Art of the Float
2018-06-0754 minArt of the Float135: LIBR Anorexia Research with Dr. Sahib KhalsaAs if we didn’t love the Laureate Institute for Brain Research enough for their work with floating and anxiety, Dr. Sahib Khalsa joins us today to talk about yet another study they’re completing - float therapy with anorexia treatment. Dr. Sahib’s is currently running a second study with participants who have anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder with a very high mortality rate.Support Art of the Float
2018-05-311h 00Art of the Float134: Float For Maps CampaignRyan Duey from Capitol Floats in Sacramento joins the crew this week to discuss an exciting research project for MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. It’s a non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.Support Art of the Float
2018-05-2451 minArt of the Float133: What does the FTA do for ME?Shoshana Leibner joins todays episode to discuss the history of the FTA and what it is doing today to help individuals and the industry as a whole.
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2018-05-171h 10Art of the Float132: Rise 2018 ReviewThis week, Dylan and Brian share their experiences from the Rise Float Gathering in St. Louis last month. The beauty of the event is the intimacy and intentionally small number of participants, where everyone has a chance to spend time together. The environment felt welcoming and fluid, with a heart-centered vibe. The revisit how the roundtable discussion flowed, and how great it was to hear from so many individuals on a specific topic, all the while realizing there is no right or wrong answer to the question that was posed.Support Art of the Float
2018-05-101h 29Art of the Float130: Rise Roundtable - Client IntrosDylan, Jeremy Jacob & Kim Hannan host a roundtable discussion live from the Rise Float Gathering! What's the best way to give an introduction? How much information is too much? How best can we make our clients feel comfortable and at home? Tune in to hear from your float community!Support Art of the Float
2018-04-261h 10Art of the Float129: Planning A Float CenterAmy and Dylan share tips about decisions you should make during the construction phase that will have a lasting impact on the day-to-day operations later, from plumbing to heating and cooling your rooms… and why you need rugs. They discuss the experience needed in order to tune into the details of a project, beyond just opening your own center, and how to find a balance between keeping an eye on the budget and spending money for the long-run.
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2018-04-191h 17Art of the Float128: Float Alchemy is Open! (somewhat)128: Float Alchemy is Open! (somewhat) by Art of the FloatSupport Art of the Float
2018-04-121h 22Art of the Float127: Bek of Weeded Warrior joins the Float ShoppeSince she was last on the show, Bek has moved to Portland and now works at The Float Shoppe with Dylan. In addition to some personal decisions, she wanted to continue to grow the project, and some of the culture in Australia doesn’t support their vision for incorporating cannabis as a treatment method. She shares how floating has helped her, and how she struggled at times to get in the tank.
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2018-04-051h 09Art of the Float126: Rise 2.0 W/ Kevin McCullochKevin McCulloch joins the show to talk about the Rise Float Gathering's second year and what the float industry has to look forward to!Support Art of the Float
2018-03-291h 05Art of the Float125: Franchising & Sex Positive Marketing w/ Marilyn OlmstedNote: This week, we talk about some adult themes, so if your kiddos are around, you might want to hold off on listening until later.
Marilyn Olmsted, the first franchisee of Urban Float, joins the crew this week. Marilyn was previously a tax consultant in an accounting firm, and she explains why she chose a franchise model and how she sees her role in the business. She has a unique view of what she brings to the business and why she loves having competition.
find full show notes at https://wp.me/p3DUt1-Fq
2018-03-221h 06Art of the Float124: Buying A Float Center w/ Angela McallisterThis week, Angela Mcallister joins us to talk about purchasing an existing float center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was an avid floater at the center for a couple of years, and stepped in to purchase it when the owner decided to sell.Support Art of the Float
2018-03-151h 23Art of the Float123: Opening a Float Center: Setting ExpectationsThis week, we invited a guest host to join us as we talk about expectations of how things go when opening a float center. Kim Hannan of Sukhino Float Center in New Albany, Indiana, is in the early stages of this process, and since Amy is close-ish to opening her second location, they both have current experiences with this topic. (Kim also writes the show notes found at artofthefloat.com, so she admits it’s a bit bizarre to write about herself in third person here…)
In exciting news, the Art of the Float photography service is now...
2018-03-081h 32Art of the Float122: Couples Floating with Debra WorthingtonThis week’s guest is Debra Worthington, owner of H2Oasis in Tulsa, located near the LIBR facility. She shares details about her choice for float tanks, flooring, and walls. Debra is on the show to talk about couples floating, and she admits that she wasn’t always a fan of the idea. Now, one out of four floats at her center is a pair of individuals instead of a single client. She even has a successful couples’ membership. Debra talks about the merits of floating together, and the reasons her clients float with someone else - either as a coup...
2018-03-011h 16Art of the Float121: FB Live QA - FRP, CBD & Claustrophobic PotentialityThe audience asked questions about, and the team discussed FRP (hot topic!), the biggest challenges they face in running a float center, crafting responses for the, “I’m claustrophobic” concern that comes up so frequently, and a reflection on the construction phase.Support Art of the Float
2018-02-221h 16Art of the Float120: Guest Justin Feinstein Discusses His Research StudyThis week’s guest likely needs no introduction, as most float centers know of him and have been anxiously awaiting the publication of his latest study. Justin Feinstein from the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) has just released the results of a five-year clinical study about the effects of floatation therapy on individuals with anxiety and depression.Support Art of the Float
2018-02-151h 31Art of the Float119: iRest Mindfulness Meditation with Sarah Maynard-MurraySarah has created several recorded iRest ® meditations that are specifically formatted for use in the float tank. iRest ®, which means integrative restoration, meditation aims to restore individuals to their whole, healthy selves. It’s based on the ancient practice of yoga nidra, and has been proven successful for individuals with PTSD and similar mental challenges.Support Art of the Float
2018-02-0854 minArt of the Float118: Announcing Third Wave Float MagazineRick and Jacob of Float STL join this episode to talk about a brilliant new resource for float center owners and manufacturers… They're starting a float magazine! They describe what to expect from the publication, as well as why they chose print over digital, and what you will be able to find online.Support Art of the Float
2018-02-011h 14Art of the Float117: Gloria Morris Opens a Second Float CenterGloria Morris, owner of Float Sixty in Chicago and Northwest Indiana, is also excited to see walls going up in her new location. The whole team discusses the different methods of designing a space - form over function versus the alternative. In her original location, Gloria used high-end materials, and she shares why she’s moving towards more durable, efficient options in her next shop.Support Art of the Float
2018-01-251h 16Art of the Float116: International Therapeutic Floatation Conference w/Cecel and AmyCecel Roebuck and Amy Lemley join the crew to talk about a new conference they’re planning: the International Therapeutic Floatation Conference.Support Art of the Float
2018-01-181h 26Art of the Float115: We're Back, Baby!The team is back for the new year, and they’re sharing details about their holiday results.Support Art of the Float
2018-01-111h 06Art of the Float114: Creating a Destination Workplace Pt4 with John MackenzieIn the final episode of our four-part series with John Mackenzie, a business coach who helps small businesses thrive, we explore leading employee development using performance reviews.Support Art of the Float
2018-01-0428 minArt of the Float113: Creating goals and creating KPIs w/ John MackenzieJohn dives into detail about goals, starting with how to create SMART goals. He continues to expand on KPIs (key performance indicators) and success markers. John talks about “eating frogs” and “big rocks” - focusing on your goals first, and then fill your time with other tasks.Support Art of the Float
2017-12-2922 minArt of the Float112: Creating a Destination Workplace w/ John McKenzie (Part 2)John talks about the major components of identifying and creating an intentional culture for your workplace, and reviewing that plan often. John then shares about the difference between job descriptions and duties/responsibilities, and outlining KPIs (key performance indicators). These detailed KPIs can make the difference in how your team shows up; having these clear expectations provides clarity and purpose.Support Art of the Float
2017-12-2725 minArt of the Float111: Creating a Destination Workplace w/ John MackenzieFor the next four episodes, John Mackenzie joins Amy and Dylan. You may remember John from past episodes; he’s Amy’s business coach, and he still provides coaching services to Lance too.
This week, John offers tips for creating the type of workplace where people will want to be, or as he calls it, “a destination workplace”. He recommends creating a one-page narrative, with details about your goals, organization, culture, and value statement. He also shares how to create an impactful job description and set employee performance expectations.Support Art of the Float
2017-12-1527 minArt of the Float110: Glen & Lee Perry Launch an Indiegogo!Glenn & Lee Perry join Amy and Dylan to share their stories of starting the commercial float industry, their feelings on how to communicate with clients, and about their new float tank designed for home use!
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2017-12-071h 07Art of the Float109: Building Bridges with Float CentersAmy and Dylan discuss the importance of creating relationships with new float center owners in your area.
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2017-11-301h 06Art of the Float108: Building a float center you can affordWhat does it take to build a float tank you can afford and avoid closing down?
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2017-11-231h 03Art of the Float107: Float Questions & AnswersThe team catches up on some questions left in comments on our blog posts and answers them on the podcast along with questions from listeners tuning into the podcast on Facebook Live. We discuss options for heating your water, the challenges of financing and build out, and a new documentary film project by friend of the show Wallace J. Nichols, author of Blue Mind.Support Art of the Float
2017-11-161h 08Art of the Float106: Website EngagementMike Arnesen re-joins the show to discuss how to optimize your website and understand Google Analytics to better funnel visitors to an eventual purchase.
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2017-11-091h 06Art of the Float105: Float Memberships w/ Melchor Satuito (Enlighten Float)Melchior joins the gang today and shares his new float membership model. Dylan discusses the benefits of his new membership model, and everyone discusses different approaches to memberships. Throughout the episode the heart of why we are in this business comes to the surface.
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2017-11-021h 22Art of the Float104: Competition & Delays w/ Jeremy JacobJeremy Jacobs of FLOAT, a four tank facility in San Antonio, TX, joins the gang this week to celebrate their one year anniversary! But it's not just reflecting on good times. The gang listens in on the hurdles Jeremy experienced (for three years) leading up to opening.Support Art of the Float
2017-10-261h 08Art of the Float103: Discover the Float Collective w/ Dan LarsenDan Larsen joins us to introduce the Float Collective, how it began and how it will be helping our industry going forward.Support Art of the Float
2017-10-1954 minArt of the Float102: Starting a Float Center w/ Dana HighfillPortland will soon see a fourth dedicated float facility open it’s doors in the Northeast side of town. Dana Highfill is the founder of the soon to be center, Float North, and this week shares the details of her journey.Support Art of the Float
2017-10-121h 31Art of the Float101: Celebrating 100 Episodes! - It's a Bacon SolutionWe celebrate 100 episodes! Check out our full show notes here: https://wp.me/p3DUt1-AdSupport Art of the Float
2017-10-051h 29Art of the Float100: FTA RoundTable Discussionthe Float Tank Association discussion, presented by Shoshana Leibner.Support Art of the Float
2017-09-282h 16Art of the Float99: Social Media with Michelle McArthur99: Social Media with Michelle McArthur by Art of the FloatSupport Art of the Float
2017-09-211h 03Art of the Float98: Colin Stawell-Smith Interview Part 2Part 2 of our conversation with Colin Stawell-Smith!Support Art of the Float
2017-09-1456 minArt of the Float97: Colin Stanwell - Smith Part 1We sat down with Colin Stonewall-Smith of Floataway to during the float conference. In Part 1 of our interview, we hear Collin's insights and opinions on the CDC’s potential future involvement with float tank regulation.Support Art of the Float
2017-09-071h 11Art of the Float96: Soul Of The Industry Part 2Part two of Soul of the Industry Roundtable and announcing a new partnership with Pro float!Support Art of the Float
2017-08-311h 47Art of the Float95: Soul Of The Industry Part 1 (Float Conference Workshop)The gang discusses the Eclipse and it's effect on our businesses at the top of the show. Next up is part 1 of of the Soul of the Industry Roundtable Discussion that took place during the Friday Float Conference workshops. Learn about who the Float Collective is, the direction they are heading as a group and great discussions on marketing and more.Support Art of the Float
2017-08-241h 26Art of the Float94: Post Float Conference Glow 2017The gang chats about Dylan and Brian's time at the float conference. Amy shares her story of being in Nashville during the conference and her latest hurdles toward buildout.Support Art of the Float
2017-08-171h 16Art of the Float93: Bonus Episode: Catching Up with Warren During FloatConWe catch up with Warren from our last episode and see what he's getting out of Float Conference 2017.Support Art of the Float
2017-08-1613 minArt of the Float92: Float Conference 2017 HypeWarren is beginning his journey to start a float center and one of his first steps is his 28 hour drive join the Float Conference. This week we meet Warren before joins his first conference. We'll be following him this weekend to see how how his float journey progresses.Support Art of the Float
2017-08-1034 minArt of the Float91: Why You Need Facebook Pixels with Akvile DeFazioWe are joined with Akvile Defazio of Advertise, inc. to learn about What Facebook Pixels are, why they are so important for our business and how to use them. Conversation spills over into general Facebook Marketing tactics as well.Support Art of the Float
2017-08-031h 05Art of the Float90: Summer Float Challenge ReviewDylan shares his experience running a float summer challenge, Amy shares updates on her second location. Find full show notes here http://wp.me/p3DUt1-xLSupport Art of the Float
2017-07-271h 26Art of the Float89: Opening NH Float TherapyDrew AKA Drewjitsu in Float Collective, joins the the show to share his story midway through buildout and inspires great discussion among our hosts.
Find full show notes at http://wp.me/p3DUt1-xBSpecial Guest: Drew Kane.Support Art of the Float
2017-07-201h 32Art of the Float88: Float Center Marketing DiscussionIn this episode, the gang discusses the many branding, marketing, and campaign projects currently underway at their centers.
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2017-07-131h 06Art of the Float87: Summer SlumpThe gang discuss the summer slump, what marketing can be done to help get customers in during this time. Art of the Float has a new marketing campaign back that float centers can buy. Amy has very exciting news!Support Art of the Float
2017-07-061h 10Art of the Float86: Why We Do ThisWe’ve focused a lot recently about the drawbacks and burnout that come with running a float center, but what about the positives? Why did we start our centers in the first place, and what are we continuing to get out of it?Support Art of the Float
2017-06-291h 09Art of the Float85: What Can We Learn From A Yogi? (A Lot!)With yoga being such a saturated market in the Northwest, Jamie talks about what makes the Grinning Yogi unique and how they communicate that to the community. Amy has a big announcement, Lance is about to celebrate the Float Shack's 3 year anniversary, and Dylan reflects on the art of the sale.Support Art of the Float
2017-06-231h 15Art of the Float84: Weeded Warriors - PTSDThe gang is joined this week by Mik and Bek of the Weeded Warrior Project. After returning home from deployment, Mik slowly noticed the symptoms of PTSD surface and talks about his frustrating experience with the conventional approaches to treatment and struggles with addiction. With the support of Bek, whose role as the caregiver was also taking a toll on her mental health, they started exploring alternative therapies and found immense relief from cannabis. Although he initially looked at it as another vice, he shares what he’s discovered about the healing components of cannabis and how they’re work...
2017-06-152h 00Art of the Float83: Gloria Morris of Float SixtyGloria Morris opened a float center 9 months after her first float. 15 months later, she is working on opening 2 more float centers at the same time! We've got a lot to learn from this amazing businesswoman. find full show notes here http://wp.me/p3DUt1-v8Support Art of the Float
2017-06-081h 43Art of the Float82: What Makes a Float Center Succeed? With Jeremy Warner of Escape PodJeremy Warner of Escape Pod Float Tanks joins the show to discuss the state of the industry, why some float centers close down and others thrive.Support Art of the Float
2017-06-011h 32Art of the Float81: Float Center Architecture w/Liz Gatlinthe gang picks architect, Liz Gatlin on build-outs for float centers, why should you hire an architect, how you educate them about float centers, and how much you should budget.Support Art of the Float
2017-05-2551 minArt of the Float80: Find a Location with Leasing Agent Liz GatlinLeasing agent Liz Gatlin joins the show and brings with her a wealth of information on what to consider when looking at a space to open a float center.Support Art of the Float
2017-05-181h 16Art of the Float79: Management, Music & Memberships, Oh My!Lance is dealing with construction outside his business, Amy discusses music royalties in businesses, and Dylan launches a new membership for his center.Support Art of the Float
2017-05-111h 09Art of the FloatEpisode 64: 64: The Float ShackWe handle a voicemail from a floater who got cold in the tank, then deep dive into Lance's business. Find full show notes at http://wp.me/p3DUt1-puSupport Art of the Float
2017-01-261h 47Art of the Float63: Sinking to the Bottom (the worst moments running a float center)Let's commiserate! Today the community shares their worst moments in running their float centers... And ya know what? It ends up feeling pretty good. Join us!
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2017-01-191h 09Art of the FloatEpisode 62: 62: Guest Brad Dauk of FLOAT.CalmBrad Dauk of FLOAT.Calm joins us and shares great insights on how he has setup and runs his business!
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2017-01-121h 05Art of the Float61: Holiday Review, 2017 Business ResolutionsThe crew review their holidays successes and failures, then look to the future of 2017. Find full show notes at http://wp.me/p3DUt1-p6Support Art of the Float
2017-01-0555 minArt of the Float57: Improving Float Center EfficienciesFind full show notes at http://wp.me/p3DUt1-oOSupport Art of the Float
2016-12-081h 25Art of the Float52: Dr Justin Feinstein Interview - Part 1The first half of our interview with Dr. Justin Feinstein of the Laureate Institute for Brain Research. Find show notes at http://wp.me/p3DUt1-o2Special Guest: Dr. Justin Feinstein.Support Art of the Float
2016-11-0356 minArt of the FloatEpisode 51: 51: 1 Year Anniversary Episode!The crew celebrates podcasting for one year!
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2016-10-271h 14Art of the Float50: Author of Blue Mind, Wallace J Nichols PhDWallace J Nichols PhD, joins the show. Find full show notes atSupport Art of the Float
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