For The Record

In the first episode of the season, Dr. Tiphany Hall sits down with a true industry veteran and one of the original “OGs” with more than 20 years in Aesthetics, Grace McLaurin, DMSc, PA-C!Grace shares her veteran perspective both as an injector & a business owner of two practices, Vitality Anti-Aging Center and Vitality Surgical Center and Aesthetic Consulting & Training.Despite decades of injecting, thousands of hours of training others, & years of success as an entrepreneur, Grace sites staffing her practices as still one of her greatest challenges! She shares her perspective on hiring and retaining great talent, encouraging ongoing development for herself and her staff, and staying the course with what matters most to fulfill her goals as a Provider, Trainer & Employer!She’s a business consultant, multi-year Best Injector in America winner, industry trainer, podium speaker, practice owner, aesthetic and functional medicine expert, and So. Much. More. Connect with Grace:https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_consulting_training/https://www.instagram.com/vitalityantiagingcenter/https://www.vitalitymedicalspa.com/https://www.aestheticconsultingandtraining.com/

Season One of For the Record is coming to a close this week, and we are ending on a HIGH note!!FTR host Dr. Tiphany Hall PhD had the great pleasure of doing a LIVE For the Record episode over lunch at Aesthetic Next 3.0 with the brilliant Maria Carell, CEO and President of Revision Skincare & Goodier Cosmetics. Maria Carell has had a Lifetime of Leadership in multiple positions as a CEO, Board Member, Advisor and Influencer across multiple sectors within healthcare.She’s incredibly passionate about skincare, innovation, and investing in the success of her team. This is immediately apparent with one look at the rapid success of Revision Skincare since she took the reins.In this episode, she shares lessons in forgiving yourself, balancing work & motherhood, developing fearless leaders and letting passion steer your course. Maria is an iconic leader in our industry, and her perspective on where we are and where we are going is invaluable. 

In Episode 19, we talk with The Chicago Lip Boss, Kim Burke, APN, to find out how she balances life with success. Business owner, trainer and injection ninja 𝙆𝙞𝙢 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙠𝙚, 𝘼𝙋𝙉 takes us on a journey from starting her own practice, pulling back, and then starting back again and growing her Kiss Aesthetics brand with balance in mind!Kim has successfully built two locations, created an “in demand” training academy, and built a lifelong clientele just by being her authentic self- it’s truly magnetic.This episode is action packed with business advice, watch outs and lessons on being a successful, grounded entrepreneur!

Episode Eighteen: The Skin + Mind + Body Connection with Maggie Miley Kelly, LE.Maggie’s career as an Esthetician spans 25 years, and in that time she’s continued to evolve her practice to not only offer high-value, effective treatments but to also incorporate a holistic healing for her patients.Before opening Complexions on Carter, Maggie spent many years as an Educator - teaching fellow Estheticians and as a Yoga Instructor. Those two worlds collided when she opened her spa! The Completion Corner is a culmination of Maggie’s journey to serve and help others on their way to better health.She offers clients treatment programs that bring together nutrition, movement, meditation, breathing, overall wellness and lifestyle changes. This mind and body connection manifests in better health and better skin.She’s a major advocate of light therapy, and we take a deep dive into how it’s transformed not only her practice but her results.She’s also a published author with her new book available on Amazon! The Complexion Companion is a complete guide that’s helping clients and new Estheticians embark on the path to better skin.Join us tomorrow to hear more from Maggie - we cover everything from digestive health, treating acne and bringing holistic offerings into your practice!

We took a break last week for Aesthetic Next 3.0, but we are BACK with an amazing guest!!In Episode 17,  we go one-on-one with Julie Acarregui, CRNA, MSN, BSN to learn what’s shaped her into the unstoppable business mastermind she is today.Julie is a retired Officer in the US Army, a CRNA with decades of service under her belt, and in 2007, she turned her talents to Medical Aesthetics.She’s the founder of Pure Medical Spa Idaho which has grown to three locations and become a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest.Julie is a top injector in the region, and not only manages a heavy patient load, but she’s also balancingscaling her business, hiring great leaders, retaining and educating top talent, and building a model that keeps patients engaged throughout their entire Aesthetic journey.With nearly 80% of her patients on a customized plan, she’s cultivated a recurring revenue stream that not only boosts her cash flow, but it keeps patients happy and her employees invested and excited about the services they provide.When she’s not busy running her enterprise, she’s a passionate educator who tours the country speaking and training with Galderma as part of GEN Now, and recently as a Faculty at Aesthetic Next 3.0!Julie has the vision of a great leader and the skillset of an entrepreneur. Check out this episode on FRIDAY for her advice on building, failing, scaling, and coming out on top!

In Episode 16, we sit down and talk with the incredibly talented Jessica Manges, ARNP of LUX Injectables.Jessica is the Founder of LUX Injectables, a MedSpa she launched during the pandemic, but finding success where others see impossibility is merely one of her many talents!From future Chemical Engineer to hospital RN, yoga master, and now a powerhouse injector, Jessica been doing things differently since an early age.Her spunk is undeniable, and she’s got an easy going personality that might make you THINK she’s not grinding day in and day out- but you’d be wrong!Between managing her practice, a busy training schedule with private sessions & three different companies, being a mom and a partner, her plate is full. Oh, and…..she’s the artist behind an injector-focused fashion line, and she’s managing a social media brand with 100k+ followers. But what stands out is how scrappy she was in the beginning- taking any opportunity she could get to grow and develop her skills as an injector and a trainer.She doesn’t get caught up in the competition- as she puts it, she’s creative to the core. She will find a way to make her OWN way in a cut throat industry. And she has!We say it every week because it’s true, but, man, this is a GOOD one! You will want to crank this up on the Friday drive at 5. Live tomorrow on your favorite podcast platforms and on our AR YouTube in the Podcast playlist! 

In Episode fifteen, 15, we sit down and talk with Shaun Patel, MD of Miami Skin & Vein  to find out why he keeps excellence as his top priority.Shaun Patel is the Founder of Miami Skin & Vein, a clinic he started nearly a decade ago, leaving his Radiology days behind to pursue a career in Aesthetics!In the last decade, he’s grown Miami Skin & Vein to top tier volumes across several manufacturers as single injector, and there is no sign of slowing down!He’s the son of a Hotelier- a fortune that has benefited him in multiple ways. He learned from his Dad that excellence is non-negotiable. Every detail matters when it comes to the Guest- Do great work, ask for the review and build a following based on delivering exceptional results every time.In this episode, Dr. Patel talks about his curated approach to serving his patients. He’s focused on delivering high-quality content & education via his digital platforms to set realistic expectations for patients & introduce new offerings in compelling ways. His staff also manages every detail of the Patients’ experiences so they enjoy the surprise and delight of fabulous service in addition to stellar results!Dr. Patel has the scaled the mountain to success & now faces new challenges with adding headcount and moving locations. He shares his insight and the lessons he’s learned along the way in this week’s #FTR episode!Learn more at www.Miamiskinandvein.com!

In Episode 14, we sit down with Strategic Advisor & Growth Consultant at KLC Consulting, Kaeli Lindholm.Kaeli Lindholm has spent the bulk of her career in the medical space, first at Bayer, then she found her way to Aesthetics and never looked back! Kaeli has seen the industry from every angle- leading sales teams at a device manufacturer, running a practice and launching a private skincare line, and now she and her team at KLC Consulting are helping practice owners to align their mission, vision and values for long term success!Kaeli’s a disruptive thinker who has no fear when it comes to going against the grain. Her unique perspective is often the “secret sauce” that pushes practice owners out of their comfort zone toward growth. She talks about embracing the things that make you different, unique, or outlandish and then building a brand around it, learning to lead with it, and creating a category of one.Kaeli gives us a sneak peek into so many avenues where KLC is changing business for the better.  So, give this episode a listen and visit Kaeli's site to learn more about the multitude of ways she can help your practice grow and succeed at www.klcconsultants.com

In Episode 13, we sit down and talk with Cameron Hemphill, CEO of Growth99Cameron joins us to talk all things digital strategy, process and automation, and the keys to building a patient growth and retention ecosystem. His motto is you have to run your practice like a business- seems intuitive, but it’s the small details that get in the way.And he should know! Cameron is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and exited several tech companies, and he’s brought that same magic to Growth 99.He will take us on a journey from starting a “digital makeover” for a Practice all way through the continuous improvement and calibration that happens long-term. As he talks about the strategic path for a practice to growth, it’s easy to see he and his team approach their clients & client relationships the same way. They focus exclusively on Aesthetics, and Cameron has a long list of successful clients to prove his worth.He shares his insight on Google, Facebook, YouTube, lead gen funnels, paid ads and creating a website that fits your brand, your market and your goals.If you are interested in how the “pros” of the digital marketing universe think, this episode is for you!Learn more about Growth99 and Cameron at www.Growth99.com

In Episode Twelve, we sit down with Lindsay Hatley, the CEO & Clinical Director of HUSH Medspa, a Frisco-Based MedSpa that has expanded to five locations in 3 states with more on the way!Lindsay came to Aesthetics from a career in Neonatal Nursing and went all in from Day 1! Her personality comes through in this episode- she goes big and she goes fast! After spending time training with the “Who’s Who” of our industry and creating a network of successful practice owner mentors, she’s built a solid business model that is now scaling nationwide- and she shows NO signs of slowing down. She’s constantly training new HUSH Injectors, training outside injectors, traveling to all her locations and carrying a full patient load, but she always makes time to go home. As a mother of 3 boys, her WHY is very clear, and she’s working to build something that her boys can be proud of without sacrificing time with their Mom in the process.This episode is a transparent look into the highs and lows of medspa ownership, what it takes to succeed at scale, and how important it is to know your niche and shut out the distractions.  As Lindsay proves,  you've got to be scrappy, tenacious and never settle to succeed as an entrepreneur. Check out HUSH at www.HushMedspa.Com