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Graham and Jake tackle the difficulties of draining float tanks and how that process can differ based on different municipalities, different water treatment systems, or whether you’re using a septic system or not.

Water treatment typically involves whole contained ecosystems and highly concentrated epsom salt water can impact that pretty drastically. The guys provide good tips for each type of system and what to be prepared for if you’re operating in a rural area with a septic system.

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Recent Podcast Episodes

Levels of noise that can affect floats – DSP 129

Soundproofing is costly and difficult, especially for float centers. Most recording studios don’t have to worry about showers or a solution that eats up concrete. It makes sense that we might want to quantify the challenge of sound in a very straight forward way, but the reality is much different than that. Different types of sound can penetrate float rooms at different intensities and different floaters will care more than others.

Graham and Ashkahn share some of their own frustrations with creating their ideal soundproofing for Float On and some helpful tips for identifying noise as well as some advice on how to keep your sanity. 

Thoughts on non-compete clauses for employees – DSP 128

Float centers require a lot of upfront capital to get started up, and because of that it can feel like float centers should operate like big business, or perhaps bigger businesses than they actually are. Some centers may consider, at some point, having their employees sign non-compete clauses to prevent them from sharing trade secrets with competitors. Graham and Ashkahn have been at this for a while and express their opinions as to why this probably isn’t the most practical approach for your float center. 

How often do you float? – DSP 127

This episode takes the time to have Graham and Ashkahn share their experiences in the tank. They take the opportunity to explain their relationships to floating and how they differ, and in some ways, how they are very similar.

Thoughts on floating with tinnitus – DSP 126

About 15% of people have tinnitus, at least in the United States. It’s one of the most common medical conditions in the country, but most people don’t think about how to accommodate it. Many people who have it don’t even notice it unless they’re in total silence, which adds a particular challenge to float centers. 

Graham and Ashkahn talk about their experiences in floating people with tinnitus and how to approach the situation when and if a float becomes problematic.

How to Keep Your Float Center at 100% Capacity – DSP 125 (April Fool’s)

Tired of running gimmicky marketing with steep discounts because your float center has an empty schedule?

Do you want that easy lifestyle business where customers just flock to you instead of you having to hunt them down? Want to be able to raise your prices without worrying about losing revenue?

Graham and Ashkahn share a secret they recently discovered while on their trip to Australia about how you can keep your float center 110% full at all times (that extra 10% isn’t cliche, it’s a waitlist)!

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