Preparing for Your Exo
Preparing For Your Float Tank
Great Returns with Preparation
Planning for your project
Funding
One of the first decision you have to make is the scope of your project. Whilst a single float tank will usually generate a steady profit, you’ll find that running multiple tanks will generate higher profits. With the Exo Float Pod, the software is designed to allow a single person to easily manage multiple Pods at the same time. Consequently your running costs per tank decreases with each Exo you use.
Once you have decided on your scope, the next step is compare your scope to your budget. If borrowing, it is important to check with your lender to see whether they’ll provide you what you require. You may need to scale down if you can’t get what you need. Knowing you budget in advance can save a lot of time and wasted effort in the when trying to plan out your build. It is likely that trying secure funding will take a large amount of time, so plan for this in advance.
Location
If you’re planning on starting a brand new facility, the location will be a large factor. From our experience, we’ve found that people are willing to travel further for floatation therapy. As such, it may be more beneficial to pick a more distant location with lower running costs than somewhere very central with higher running costs.
It is also worth considering expansion opportunities when looking a properties. Even if you don’t fill all the rooms up immediately, you can still do so in the future. Whether you want to run more floatation tanks, or offer a different service, having that expansion space will provide you with an opportunity to scale your business.
Marketing
While float therapy has been around for more than 50 years and has been proven to offer many medical benefits, there is a lack of public awareness, though this is improving as a result of more focus being placed on mental wellbeing. When marketing, it may help to focus on the multiple names for floatation therapy. Sensory deprivation therapy and relaxation therapy are terms that have been used in various media.
Leading to your Opening Days
Build and Installation
The level of technology required to build a successful float centre or float room is quite straight forward and within the capability of most builders/construction teams. We’ll can advise you on the most cost effective ways to create the right atmosphere for your clients.
As an Exo customer we will assist you with designing your float rooms. We can help you decide on where to locate the pump equipment, how to position the Pods and specifying on material design choices.
The Exo Pod has been designed to be installable without requiring a float tank specialist. We supply a self install guide, detailing all the steps you need to take to install the Pods. Alternatively, we offer installation as a service, simply tell us when you’re purchasing and we can offer you a quote.
Pricing your Floats
Familiarising with your Exo
Make sure cleaning procedures are established once customers have finished. It is advisable to wipe down the Pod after each customer. You should also change the filters every month, though the Exo Float App will notify you when you should do this. If all maintenance is carried out, you should not need to replace the solution, a scenario some traditional float tanks generally require after 9 months of usage.
Planning for the Future
Once your business has settled in, you may wish to expand. Running multiple Exo tanks can offer a great return on investment. However, if you can’t expand this way, there are plenty of other services you could offer. Floatation tanks pair very well with the majority of Spa and Fitness equipment. You could aim to specialise a specific area, become a general wellness facility, or keep growing as a float centre.
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