Smart Mouth Podcast | Brand Strategy, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Welcome to Smart Mouth, the podcast for bold thinkers with bite.
Hosted by Sasha Fedunchak, brand strategist, creative director, serial founder and unapologetic smartmouth, this show goes deep into the psychology, strategy, and storytelling behind the world’s most irresistible brands.
Every week, we break down the moves, mistakes, and mechanics of businesses you know through sharp analysis, real-world case studies, and the kind of honest conversation the internet is usually too scared to have.
If you’re obsessed with branding, consumer psychology, influence, marketing, and the art of building a business people can’t stop talking about, you’re in the right place.
Big brains. Bigger opinions. Welcome to Smart Mouth.
Smart Mouth Podcast | Brand Strategy, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
From Side Hustle to Six Figures: Dezirae Sepesi's Spray Tan Success Story (035)
In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Dezirae Sepesi, a beauty entrepreneur and founder of Dezirable Tanz in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dezirae shares her powerful journey of transforming a simple side hustle into a thriving six-figure spray tanning business. She discusses her humble beginnings, the challenges she faced with money management, and how she grew her brand organically on social media. Learn about her effective marketing strategies, the importance of setting boundaries, and the empowering experience of training others in the spray tanning industry. Dezirae’s candid reflections and practical advice are sure to inspire anyone looking to take their business to the next level.
What you'll hear:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:18 Meet Dezirae Sepsi: Beauty Entrepreneur
00:49 Dezirae's Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Success
02:07 Challenges and Realities of Entrepreneurship
05:17 The Start of Dezirable Tanz
09:28 Building a Brand and Setting Boundaries
13:36 Social Media Strategy and Personal Growth
17:02 Future Plans and Seeking Balance
23:41 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
29:19 Training and Empowering Others
Connect with Dezirae:
@dezi.sepesi
@dezirabletanz
Free Resources:
- Is your business BUILT TO OWN? Take the free quiz and find out if you're building an asset, or just operating a 24/7 job. Plus, get actionable insights to start shifting from founder-operator to founder-owner.
- Market Your Reputation Masterclass: Learn how to leverage what OTHER people are saying about you to book your services and sell out your products.
- Understand, Control and Grow Cashflow Masterclass: Daring Haus CFO Mike (my hubby!) put together an easy-to-understand masterclass on cash - because really, we all need to know our numbers to grow our businesses.
Connect with Sasha:
- Hang out with Sasha on Instagram and TikTok
- Follow Daring Haus on Instagram and TikTok
- Work with Daring Haus: daringhaus.com
