A story of true in-spa-ration Greeting guests with a warm smile and energetic personality is the entrepreneurial force behind Laser Spa Group in Hamilton, Bozana Skojo. For the past 16 years, her spa has been combining the art of healing with a sophisticated appreciation of aesthetics. Recognizing the remarkable relationship between looking one's best and its contribution to people’s overall feeling of wellness, Skojo set out on a mission at the turn of the century to create a space that provided the highest level of care for aesthetic services in the area. She purchased her first laser in 2003 and began working out of a spare bedroom in her home. Given how large the lease on the laser was, she took on additional work through a commission basis to increase her revenue by booking a laser day at various salons and spas throughout the GTA. She would pack the laser into her car and drive it from salon to salon, servicing their clients. It was a struggle in the early years as internet searching and social media was still in its infancy. “Referrals and word of mouth was the foundation of how I built my business, and the drive to take it to any location to keep it running was key,” explains Skojo. “I built a solid reputation for myself.” Until 2008, Laser Spa Group was more a continues on page 15
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