Leisure time
Gleeson doesn’t have that much time to indulge in the relaxation that her business is based on.
“It used to be a luxury going to a day spa but in the 14 years we’ve had Endota it is really something people do regularly now because they need the time out,” she says.
“The only two times you turn your phone off are at a cinema and a spa.”
Gleeson’s new way of unwinding is playing Lego with her son.
“It’s great when I get on the floor and try to build it with him and don’t have my phone on,” she says.
“When you try to work and do kids at the same time, you can’t do either properly, so you just get annoyed.”
Gleeson also practices yoga and each night she does a guided mediation on her iPod.
“I fall asleep and I never get to the end of it, it just plays into my subconscious,” Gleeson says.
Future
Gleeson and Fraser want to continue growing the number of Endota spas with an “elusive” goal of 130 spas which they set “all those years ago”.
The pair are also increasing Endota’s retail offering and the services offered.
“We’ve seen a bigger move into organics and certified organics and for us as a company the manufacturers have got better with organics. We are producing a far superior organic product now,” Gleeson says.
Endota is also focusing on the anti-ageing market with the introduction of micro hydra dermabrasion treatments, but the business doesn’t plan to offer botox or other invasive treatments.
“We’ve gone down the track of enhancing what you have as you age. We haven’t gone down the path of injectables and piercing the skin,” Gleeson says.
Cara Waters is a former SmartCompany editor. Previously, Cara was a senior reporter for the Financial Times’ website and worked for The Sunday Times in London.
