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Medical Spa Insider

American Med Spa Association - AmSpa

AmSpa Founder and CEO, Alex Thiersch, takes an in-depth look at today"s aesthetic entrepreneurs and what makes them successful.

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01:00:32

Greatest Hits: Aesthetic Injector Compensation and...

Medical Spa Insider ·

2024/01/03

This week, we revisit this shutdown-era conversation with Mary Beth Hagen, founder and CEO of TITAN Aesthetic Recruiting. She joins AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, to discuss aesthetic injector salaries, what makes a quality injector, and all things surrounding aesthetic recruiting and placement.

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33:44

Member Spotlight: Silvia Tuthill, DNP, ANP-C

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2023/12/21

This week, AmSpa Membership Development Coordinator, Michela Bailey, speaks with Silvia Tuthill, DNP, ANP-C, co-owner of Tenth Avenue Aesthetics and Tenth Avenue Aesthetics Artistry and Institute. They chat about her career and involvement in medical aesthetics and When she decided she needed to become a member of AmSpa; Her growing business and involvement in the industry; Advice to reach the next level in medical aesthetics; Her favorite aesthetic treatments, skin care and hobbies; Who she follows

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42:15

Finding Peace at Tax Season with Effective Bookkeeping

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2023/12/14

This week AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Nick Liguori, CPA, founder of Liguori Accounting. They discuss the bookkeeping challenges medical spas face and the steps you can take throughout the year to prepare for tax season. Their conversation includes: The different roles of accountants, bookkeepers and advisors; Common tax mistakes new business owners make; The way you have to think about and plan for taxes; Systems and assistance medical spa owners need to get their time back; How to

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01:15:09

Member Spotlight: Vrinkley Pruna, MSN, NP

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2023/12/06

This week, AmSpa Membership Development Coordinator, Michela Bailey, speaks with Vrinkley Pruna, MSN, NP, nurse injector and Co-Owner of Shape & Skin Medical Spa & Weight Loss. They delve further into Pruna’s experience in aesthetics, changes in weight loss medicine, and her life currently. Their conversation includes: What brought her to AmSpa Her favorite events and travel stories The boom in popularity of weight loss solutions Working with her family Opinions on locations and

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42:45

Lessons in Confidence from Self-made Billionaire Sara...

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2023/11/30

This week’s podcast was recorded live from AmSpa’s first annual Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference in Miami. Listen in as Carrie Strom, senior vice president of AbbVie and president of Global Allergan Aesthetics, chats with Sara Blakely, founder and executive chairwoman of SPANX. Following a brief introduction from Strom and AmSpa founder, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, this keynote conversation explores the founding of a household name, along with leadership insight on confidence, failure, purpose,

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44:48

Greatest Hits: Building a Better Aesthetic Industry...

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2023/11/21

This week, we revisit our conversation with Taylor Siemens, NP-C, founder of Aesthetic Care NP and clinical director of Vitalyc Medspa. She joined us to speak about her commitment to training medical aesthetic practitioners, covering: The lack of training standards in medical aesthetics; The appetite for more training among injectors; The power of sharing knowledge with other aesthetic injectors; The benefits and limitations of training provided by injectable vendors; The reputation of medical spas

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55:37

How to Transition Your Marketing Strategy as Your...

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2023/11/15

This week, AmSpa founder, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Michael Olson, practice growth consultant at MyAdvice. They discuss the changes in marketing strategy that medical spas need to make as they grow. Their conversation includes: Marketing needs specific to the aesthetic industry; How partnerships with marketing firms should work; What to look for when choosing a digital marketing company; Changing your marketing strategy as your practice grows; How your online presence gets people in the

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45:29

Shifting Dynamics, Demand and Data Analysis with The...

Medical Spa Insider ·

2023/11/09

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Kent “Kye” Higdon, MD, FACS, board-certified plastic surgeon and Communications Commissioner of The Aesthetic Society. They discuss and contextualize the findings of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank Statistics for 2022. Their conversation includes: What might be driving the demand for surgical and nonsurgical treatments; The evolving dynamic between plastic surgery practices and medical spas; How aesthetic patient

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39:50

The Texas Med Spa IV Therapy Death: ByrdAdatto Gives...

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2023/11/02

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Michael Byrd, JD, and Jay Reyero, JD, of national healthcare law firm ByrdAdatto. They discuss an incident at a Texas medical spa, the state medical board’s reaction, and the larger implications of compliance for medical spas and IV therapy. Their conversation includes: The tragic death of a Texas woman after visiting a medical spa; The lay of the land for these types of treatments; How state boards have commented on IV

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56:46

The Timeline and Considerations for Medical Spa Real...

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2023/10/25

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Albert Miles, vice president of Xite Realty. They discuss the timeline and process that medical spa owners can expect when they look for aesthetics real estate. Their conversation includes: The formal process behind real estate selection; Educating prospective medical spa owners; Targeting your ideal patient with data; Real estate location as advertising; Roadblocks and misconceptions; What goes into real estate costs; Cautions and advice for

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35:42

Adding Levity and Pioneering Safety with Dani Sher

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2023/10/18

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Dani Sher, PA-C, founder of Sparkle Aesthetics. They discuss Sher’s comedy background and ultrasound in aesthetics. Their conversation includes: Her non-linear path to aesthetics; Bringing comedy to aesthetic medicine; Finding the everyday truths that exist in this world; How she brought ultrasound from the ER to facial aesthetics; Mitigating risk and the question of malpractice; How much training is needed to adopt

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55:25

Franchise Development with VIO Med Spa: Business...

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2023/10/11

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, catches up with Ryan Rao, chief development officer, and Ryan Rose, CEO, of VIO Med Spa. They discuss medical spa trends on a national scale, the business benefits of wellness treatments and what newcomers learn before investing in medical spas. Their conversation includes: An update on location growth, sales trends and service lines; The process of introducing wellness treatment plans; How mental health intersects with medical aesthetics; What makes the

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43:37

Pivoting and Priorities: Advice from a Top Leadership...

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2023/10/06

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Sohee Jun, PhD, top leadership coach and bestselling author. They discuss the myth of balance, her journey into leadership coaching and her advice for overcoming challenges as a business leader. Their conversation includes: Why she’s allergic to the word “balance;” Integrating our priorities and thinking about our values; Her journey to organizational psychology and leadership coaching; What working with a leadership coach looks like

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42:30

How Medical Spa EHR Highlights Similarities Across...

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2023/09/28

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Dr. Toby Makmel, cosmetic physician and Co-founder and Head Medical Advisor at Clinicminds. They discuss the aesthetic medicine use case for EHR, the ways his software adapts to the needs of providers across the globe, and how the business of medical aesthetics compares in the Netherlands. Their conversation includes: How Clinicminds expanded across countries, languages and time zones; Differences in software focus from Amsterdam to

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40:48

Personal Branding and Danish Wisdom with Erika Barry

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2023/09/20

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN, international trainer and founder of Moksha Aesthetics. They discuss aesthetic detective work, personal branding and the importance of a pause. Their conversation includes: Barry’s journey from hospital to cosmetic clinic and medical spas; What led her to Patreon and how she became @injectorbunny; Stepping back and assessing the clues in a patient’s face; Her talent for patience with employees, marketing and

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42:06

Using AI to Reach Your Leads Faster

Medical Spa Insider ·

2023/09/13

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Shannon Blake, senior partner manager at Podium, and Cortney Hall, clinic director and COO at Imago Medical. They speak about the increasing usage of AI in medical spas and how AI is streamlining text marketing for medical aesthetics. Their conversation covers: Automating features to get your time back; How AI assistants answer patient questions; What differentiates text marketing from email; Taking emotion out of communication with generative

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43:03

Investors, Injectors and Business Leadership with...

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2023/09/06

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Nicci Levy, founder and CEO of Alchemy 43. They discuss how she built and defined a niche for Alchemy 43, best practices for her nationwide brand, and how becoming a mother has impacted her leadership. Their conversation covers: The story of Levy’s path to aesthetics and founding Alchemy 43; Advice for opening locations in new markets; Defining her brand’s focus on microtreatments; Supporting profit margins in an injectables-focused

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40:25

Recognizing Burnout and What to Do About It

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2023/08/30

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Paula Davis, JD, MAPP, founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute. They discuss the experience of burnout in the workplace, elements that contribute to this stress, and what leaders can do when they recognize burnout. Their conversation covers: How to handle the feelings associated with burnout; Sources of uncertainty and chronic stress in the workplace; The effects of a leader’s burnout on the team; The necessary

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40:01

HIPAA: Steps to Compliance for Patient Comfortability...

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2023/08/23

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Liam Degnan, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Compliancy Group. They speak about HIPAA compliance in the medical spa space, where to start and how it benefits your business. Their conversation covers: How to mitigate your liability and make patients feel comfortable; The profitability of compliant businesses; Identifying risks and deficiencies in your workflows; Why your business needs personalized policies and forms; What

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52:17

Leveraging Your Medical Spa’s Vertical Real Estate

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2023/08/16

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Mitra Silva, founder of medical interior design firm Simour Design. They discuss how medical spas can utilize their vertical real estate to level up profitability, efficiency and the patient experience. Their conversation covers: Designing for your business workflow to maximize profitability and efficiency; Using every inch of real estate with vertical square footage; Allocating space based on your practice’s budgetary breakdown; Costs of

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