Empowering Medical Practices Through Expert Marketing

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Cameron Hemphill is a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of Growth 99, a leading digital marketing and automation platform specifically designed for aesthetic practices. With a robust background in digital software development and AI marketing, Cameron has successfully scaled numerous practices to streamline operations and enhance patient engagement. Celebrated for his strategic insights and industry expertise, he has led Growth 99 to significant milestones, including a successful private equity acquisition. Cameron has been a pivotal figure in the aesthetics industry since 2017, building an enterprise that is well-regarded for its innovative solutions and market influence.

In this milestone episode of "In Touch with Terri," host Terri Ross is joined by Cameron Hemphill, CEO of Growth 99, for an enriching conversation as they conclude season nine and set the stage for what's to come in 2025. This episode, commemorating episode 99 and the timely alignment with Growth 99's branding, dives into the journey and innovative strategies behind the company's success. Listeners are offered a detailed exploration of effective marketing strategies tailored for aesthetic practices that focus on leveraging digital tools to enhance growth and patient engagement.

Cameron and Terri discuss the transformation within the medical aesthetics industry and the critical role of digital marketing to attract and retain clients. With SEO-optimized terms such as "aesthetic practices," "digital marketing," and "patient engagement," they delve into the significance of having a solid marketing strategy. Cameron shares his insights on growing practices through comprehensive technology deployment, highlighting the powerful synergy between marketing and sales when structured effectively. The dialogue also emphasizes the importance of speed to lead, the value of data-driven strategies, and the future potential in AI marketing.

• Growth 99's Journey: Cameron Hemphill shares the evolution of Growth 99 from its inception to its acquisition, with a focus on supporting aesthetic practices through digital marketing and automation.

• Marketing vs. Sales: Emphasized the need for aesthetic practices to invest in marketing and develop strong sales strategies to survive and thrive in a competitive landscape.

• Speed to Lead: Highlighted the critical importance of responding quickly to leads, with data indicating a significant drop in conversion rates if leads are not addressed promptly.

• AI in Marketing: Discussed the integration and potential of AI tools in enhancing marketing efforts while recognizing the need to utilize current tech solutions strategically.

• Industry Data and Trends: Provided valuable insights based on industry reports, emphasizing the trends in patient acquisition costs, lifetime value, and the current state of marketing investment.

1. "If you want to be a very successful entrepreneur and practice owner, you have to run your practice like a business and you have to buy time and you have to hire experience." - Cameron Hemphill

2. "Speed to lead is more critical now than it ever has been...if you don't get to a lead within the first two minutes, conversion drops by 80%." - Cameron Hemphill

3. "AI is here, it's here to stay...embrace the AI because it's ultimately going to save you time." - Cameron Hemphill

4. "The practices that have scaled the best and maintained revenue growth are great marketers and have doubled down on their sales strategies." - Cameron Hemphill

5. "Marketing and sales have to be synergistic...who you hire, culture, leadership, data, KPIs—it's all critical stuff." - Terri Ross