How to Build a Multi‑Location Med Spa: Memberships, Leadership & Growth w/ Dominique Waples

Welcome to the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast, presented by Ricky Shockley of Med Spa Magic Marketing. If you're ready to implement more efficient & effective marketing strategies for your practice, book your FREE strategy session & marketing plan: https://go.medspamagicmarketing.com/scheduleIn this episode, Ricky talks with Dominique Waples‑Trefil, co‑founder of RESTOR Medical Spa (https://www.restormedicalspa.com), about how she scaled from a single-location practice to one of Colorado’s most respected multi-location med spa brands. From leaving her career as a prosecutor to building a membership-driven, culture-first company, Dominique shares a masterclass in leadership, hiring, and sustainable growth for med spa owners.In this episode, we cover:✅ The bold leap from law to launching a med spa in 2011✅ Early struggles: hiring mistakes, marketing missteps, and how she overcame them✅ Why memberships became RESTOR’s growth engine ✅ The hiring framework Dominique swears by (and how to attract true A‑players)✅ Building a leadership team to support multi-location expansion✅ How to create a culture of professionalism and accountability without micromanaging✅ What it takes to scale from one to multiple locations—systems, SOPs, and mindset shifts✅ How to train injectors and create a “bench” so you’re never caught short-staffed✅ Why Dominique isn’t afraid of provider turnover (and how to build loyalty to the brand, not just the individual)✅ Key lessons for owners looking to step out of the treatment room and into true CEO leadershipThis episode is packed with insights for established med spas looking to grow, scale, and build a team and culture that lasts.About Dominique Waples of RESTOR Medical Spa (https://www.restormedicalspa.com)Dominique is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and leader in the medical aesthetics industry. After years as a district attorney advocating for survivors of family violence, she pivoted into entrepreneurship, co-founding RESTOR Medical Spa with her sister in 2011.Today, RESTOR is a multi-location med spa and training academy committed to empowering women through aesthetics, functional medicine, and education. Dominique is passionate about value-led leadership, building high-performing teams, and helping other med spa owners navigate the challenges of growth and reinvention.Books mentioned:Crucial Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/0071771328Who: Solve Your #1 Problem: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Geoff-Smart/dp/0345504194/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0RESTOR Academy: https://www.restormedicalspa.com/restor-academy/?srsltid=AfmBOoquuvrerETE_VvVpJ9ePOr6_Iot3Jw3nf9rS73MRIrYvUG63mnAFollow Dominique Waples‑Trefil:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-waples-trefil/https://www.instagram.com/restormedicalspa/Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/medspamagicmarketing/https://www.linkedin.com/company/med-spa-magic-marketing/https://www.facebook.com/MedSpaMagicMarketing/https://www.tiktok.com/@medspamagicmarketing