

Med Spa Success Strategies
Ricky Shockley
Welcome to the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast - where med spa & aesthetics practice owners come to discover strategies and tactics that help them better market and manage their practices so that they can grow, scale and have more financial freedom.
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May 9, 2024 • 51min
Insider Secrets: Marketing Strategies That Are CRUSHING It for Med Spas (Summer 2024 Edition)
Lauren McAtee, Lead Digital Marketing Specialist at MedSpa Magic Marketing, shares her expertise on impactful advertising strategies for med spas. She dives into the effectiveness of Facebook and Instagram ads, especially for popular services like Botox. Lauren emphasizes the importance of differentiation in a competitive market and effective promotional pricing for customer retention. Additionally, she discusses the power of personalized text messaging in marketing outreach, showcasing how targeted campaigns can enhance booking rates and overall client engagement.

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
Profits First Planning & Excellence in Patient Experience - Interview with Dr. Brandon Kirsch
Dr. Brandon Kirsch, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Kirsch Dermatology & Med Spa, discusses his journey from law to medicine. He emphasizes the importance of exceptional patient care and strong management. Dr. Kirsch shares insights on financial planning with a profit-first mindset and the benefits of integrating cosmetic services into his practice. He also highlights the connection between employee satisfaction and patient experience, advocating for personal attention and effective communication to foster patient loyalty and improve overall practice success.

Mar 12, 2024 • 36min
How to Improve Patient Experience to Generate Better Reviews & More New Patients! - Interview with Kayli Krasnow
Kayli Krasnow, owner of Hi, Finch, discusses the correlation between employee happiness, patient experience, and business success in the med spa industry. Topics include building strong foundations for success, acquiring first patients, and enhancing patient experience for better reviews and new patients. The podcast emphasizes the importance of team happiness, positive work environments, and personalized interactions in shaping a successful med spa reputation.

Feb 28, 2024 • 23min
The Psychology of Getting Aesthetics Clients to Choose YOU!
Exploring effective marketing tactics for med spas and aesthetics practices in 2024, focusing on customer purchase influences, strategic positioning, maximizing conversion rates, pricing strategies, and factors influencing buying decisions in the aesthetics industry.

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Feb 10, 2024 • 44min
Med Spa Management & Profitability Strategies - Interview with Terri Ross
Terri Ross, Founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting and APX Platform, is a leading expert in practice management for medical aesthetics. In this engaging conversation, she reveals the importance of a unique value proposition in attracting clients and effective communication in aesthetic patient care. Terri also discusses transforming sales into educational opportunities and the significance of charging for consultations. Additionally, she addresses customer acquisition challenges and the financial implications of investing in expensive equipment, stressing the need for strategic planning in med spas.

Jan 16, 2024 • 14min
Is Discounting for Med Spas a Good Idea? SETTLING the Debate!
It's a controversial topic. Some say you should never discount services as this cheapens your brand and attracts the wrong customer. Others claim that discounting is a go-to strategy for acquiring new customers/clients/patients.
I settle the debate in this episode!
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Dec 28, 2023 • 38min
Is Your Med Spa Making These PROFIT KILLING Mistakes? - Interview with Kelly Smith
In this enlightening chat, Kelly Smith—a medical spa business consultant and author—shares key insights on avoiding profit-killing mistakes in med spas. She emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency, effective marketing, and patient retention. Kelly reveals essential financial strategies, including understanding staffing and overhead costs. With her proven systems, she inspires practice owners to aim for seven-figure growth and discusses how strategic marketing can enhance client experiences and boost profits.

Dec 5, 2023 • 31min
How to Sell a Med Spa - How Much is a Med Spa Worth? Interview with Ben Hernandez of Skytale Group
Welcome to episode 11 of the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast, presented by Ricky Shockley of Med Spa Magic Marketing. On this episode, we're joined by Ben Hernandez of Skytale Group to discuss the process of creating a practice that is super profitable and, ultimately, sellable. Profit is the name of the game when it comes to creating a business with a high valuation.
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/schedule
Ben Hernandez is founder and managing director of Skytale Group, a firm specializing in strategic management consulting & M&A Advisory in the healthcare space. Ben and the Skytale team help business grow, scale, and sell.
Prior to Skytale, Ben worked with an international investment bank, a hedge fund, and CPA and advisory firm. Ben received his B.B.A. in Finance from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M and MBA from Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.
https://skytalegroup.com/

Oct 6, 2023 • 28min
How to Start a Med Spa - Step by Step Guidance with Sara Shikhman
Welcome to episode 10 of the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast, presented by Ricky Shockley of Med Spa Magic Marketing. On this episode, we're joined by Sara Shikhman of Lengea Law to do discuss the proper steps to take when opening a med spa.
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/schedule
More About Sara & Lengea Law
Sara is a healthcare lawyer, an entrepreneur, and the author of MedSpa Confidential, a #1 New Best Seller on Amazon on how to grow an aesthetics business. Sara is the Managing Partner of LenGea Law. Sara specializes in the healthcare, tech, and beauty industries. Helping people is her passion.
Sara launched and led several multi-million dollar businesses and has helped hundreds of others. As President of an e-commerce company, Sara achieved $13+ million in revenue just 24 months after launch. As General Counsel and Director of Sales of a multi-state medical aesthetics practice, Sara helped to grow the practice from a single room location to 12 locations and over $13M in annual revenue.
Sara practiced corporate law at a top lawfirm in New York and was part of the portfolio management team at Deutsche Asset Management. Sara was also an adjunct professor of Business Law at Pace University. Sara earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. In college, Sara was the Student Government President, the graduation speaker at Radio City Music Hall, and the recipient of the highest award given to any student.

Jul 11, 2023 • 44min
How To Build a PROFITABLE Med Spa with Sonya & Katie Kennedy
Welcome to episode 9 of the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast, presented by Ricky Shockley of Med Spa Magic Marketing.
On this episode, we are joined by Sonya & Katie Kennedy. Sonya Kennedy is the Owner of Magnolia Medspa. Her former experience as a professional model and aesthetician make her a leader in the industry and an expert in beauty & anti-aging. Katie is Sonya’s daughter, the co-founder of Magnolia Medspa, lead esthetician and office manager.
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/schedule