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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.

business entrepreneurship

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55:32

Following Your Own Medical Spa Blueprint

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/08/10

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Michael Kelleher, MMS, PA-C, founder and sole provider of (R)Evolution by MKAesthetics, a cosmetic injectable practice in Decatur, Georgia. Their discussion covers his journey in aesthetics and the following: His approach to his work; How he runs his business with the help of technology; Marketing in an untapped market; How he got introduced to aesthetics; and What it takes to succeed in this rewarding industry.

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53:47

Embracing Change in Aesthetic Surgery

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/08/01

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Jennifer Walden, MD, FACS, President of The Aesthetic Society (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, or ASAPS). Dr. Walden also has a thriving aesthetic surgery practice and multiple medical spas in Texas and New York. She joins Alex in a conversation that covers: Her journey to becoming the first female plastic surgeon president of The Aesthetic Society; How she built and expanded her practices as her family

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25:33

Membership Spotlight: La-Tasha Walker

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/07/27

In another episode of Medical Spa Insider’s Member Spotlight miniseries, AmSpa’s membership relationship development specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with La-Tasha Walker, RN, owner of La-Mon'e Aesthetics Spa. Their conversation covers some of the nitty-gritty details of working in the aesthetic industry, including: Her journey from cosmetologist to nurse; How she got started with body contouring treatments; The importance of self-care and a skin routine; Her favorite providers; What’s currently

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37:07

On the Mend: Healing Veterans Physically and Mentally

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/07/20

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with two members of Operation Mend, a charity operation out of UCLA that provides advanced treatment to post-9/11 military members, veterans and their families. Executive director Jo Sornborger, PsyD, and Christopher Crisera, MD, plastic surgeon and founder of the program, both join Alex in a conversation that covers: The origins of Operation Mend and the importance of their work with veterans; The intersection between mental health

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56:36

The Entrepreneur Innovating Sanitation

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/07/14

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Addie Gundry, founder and CEO of Pluie, a company that produces self-sanitizing baby changing stations. Alex and Addie discuss her journey from “regular mom” to entrepreneur business-owner, covering topics such as: How she arrived at the idea for Pluie's primary product; How little changes make a big impact on customer experience; The obstacles to bringing a new product to market; The impact of COVID on the business plan; The

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56:17

Protecting Yourself With Insurance Coverage

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/07/06

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Dr. Samuel Augustus, managing partner at WMPG Protection Group, and Ed Kuhn, licensed agent with WMPG Protection Group. Alex, Dr. Augustus and Ed take a deep dive into all things medical spa insurance, covering topics such as: Consent forms and their connection to liability; The reasons for recent increases in premiums; The kinds of claims medical spas are facing; Causes for denied coverage; The importance of a business plan; Why

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43:00

Member Spotlight: Jill Hawkins, Donaldson Plastic...

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/06/28

Note: Episode may include explicit language. In another episode of Medical Spa Insider’s Member Spotlight miniseries, AmSpa’s membership relationship development specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Jill Hawkins, aesthetic experience director at Donaldson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Solutions in Dublin, Ohio. Their conversation covers some of the nitty-gritty details of working in the aesthetic industry, including: How she heard about AmSpa and why she decided to join; Her journey from salon

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38:22

Connecting Models to Medical Spas

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/06/21

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Jen Handler, founder of MedModel. Alex and Jen discuss the business model behind her app, covering topics like: What need does MedModel fill?; Jen’s background in aesthetic sales; How the app filters models to ensure good matches; What it’s like to create an app from scratch; and How models can be converted into patients.

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58:36

Taking Aesthetics on the Road

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/06/14

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Sara Trammell, MD, owner of The Beauty Bus, and Chris Kappes, account executive with Craftsmen Industries. Alex, Chris and Dr. Sara discuss all aspects of owning and operating a mobile medical spa, including: How Dr. Sara built her mobile business; Craftsmen’s previous enterprises in the mobilization market; How mobile options can facilitate entrepreneurship; The obstacles to being mobile; The importance of customer experience and

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52:29

Greatest Hits: Medical Spa Ownership - Investing,...

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/06/07

This week we revisit our conversation with Nicole Chiaramonte when she joined us to talk about the world of medical spa ownership. She touched on topics pertinent to both new owners and medical spa professionals looking to make their exit, including: How she grew to 14 locations in nine states; How her philosophy of “profits with integrity” has led to her success; What she looks for in a partner when investing in a medical spa; How much medical spas are worth in the market right now; What is driving

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38:02

Member Spotlight: Cameron Moskos, PA-C

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/05/31

Note: Episode includes explicit language. In another episode of Medical Spa Insider’s Member Spotlight miniseries, AmSpa’s Membership Relationship Development Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Cameron Moskos, PA-C, owner of Cameo Facial Aesthetics in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Their down and dirty convo covers: What it’s like to be a PA owner; What Cameron’s “tribe” looks like; What aesthetic treatments she’s had; The importance of self-care and a skin routine; Her favorite

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57:44

Partnerships That Better Business, Part 2

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/05/24

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, continues his conversation with Dominic Mazzone, entrepreneur extraordinaire and CEO of Med Spa Partners, a medical spa management company based in Canada. Alex and Dominic delve further into the MSO structure and other business-related issues, covering topics such as: How to pick a good partner for your business; The separation of profit and medicine; What happens after acquisition; How to identify the problems plaguing your business; The

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42:38

Creating Genuine Relationships and Increased Revenue

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/05/17

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Alain Gazaui, president of SpaKinect, a telehealth company devoted aesthetics. Alex and Alain discuss the changing digital landscape as it relates to medical spas, covering topics such as: Maintaining compliance with telehealth; The importance of good-faith exams; What attracted Alain to the aesthetics industry; How to create human connections virtually; The importance of patience vs. speed when it comes to adapting technology; The

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01:00:58

Diversity in Aesthetics: Starting the Conversation

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/05/10

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, is joined by Shannon King, BSN, RN, and Christal Parker, MSN, FNP-C. Alex, Shannon and Christal engage in an overdue discussion of diversity in aesthetics, covering topics that include: Shannon and Christal’s individual journeys into aesthetics; The barriers to entry and growth that exist in the industry; How issues of gender, race, sexuality and ethnicity all intersect and impact diversity in aesthetics; Why representation and education

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21:16

A Look at the Future of Medical Aesthetics

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/05/03

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Pat Altavilla, CEO of Suneva Medical Inc while attending The Aesthetic Meeting 2022, in San Diego. They cover topics such as: Pat’s more than 30 years in the industry; What it’s like to roll out new products during the pandemic; Regenerative aesthetics; The products and procedures that Pat is most excited about; and How attitudes towards aesthetics have changed.

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50:44

Partnerships that Better Business, Part 1

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/04/26

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Dominic Mazzone, entrepreneur extraordinaire and CEO of Med Spa Partners, a medical spa management company based in Canada. Alex and Dominic speak in depth about the business side of running a medical spa, covering topics such as: Dominic’s business experience and what eventually drew him to the aesthetics industry; What a partnership with a management company entails; What makes medical spas attractive for acquisition; The

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40:20

Member Spotlight: Courtney Anderson

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/04/20

In another episode of Medical Spa Insider’s Member Spotlight miniseries, AmSpa’s Membership Relationship Development Specialist, Michela Bailey, talks with Courtney Anderson, founder and CEO of Spa Trouve. They get into the nitty-gritty of running a medical spa, covering topics like: Courtney’s scrappy start when opening her first medical spa; How she manages five locations today; Which aesthetic treatments she’s had; Her current self-care and skin routines; Her favorite providers; And much, much

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01:03:05

A Pathologist’s Perspective: Finding Success in...

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/04/12

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, catches up with Gretchen Frieling, MD, dermatopathologist and owner of GFace MD in Boston. Alex and Dr. Frieling talk in-depth about her experience in the aesthetic industry, covering topics such as: Pathology and its intersection with aesthetic medicine; The importance of cadaver labs; Competition in the industry; How to grow without compromising quality; Her approach to patient education; The importance of skin care; and What she thinks the

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48:19

Member Spotlight: Amanda Satterwhite, MD

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/04/05

In another episode of Medical Spa Insider’s Member Spotlight miniseries, AmSpa’s Membership Relationship Development Specialist, Michela Bailey, talks with Amanda Satterwhite, MD, owner of Highwater Aesthetics in Edmond, Oklahoma. Their down and dirty convo covers: Dr. Satterwhite’s journey from emergency medicine to aesthetics; How she opened a medical spa from scratch; What aesthetic treatments she’s had; The importance of self-care and a skin routine; Her favorite providers; And much, much

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59:05

Enhancing Your Listening Skills to Transform Your...

Medical Spa Insider ·

2022/03/29

In this week’s episode, AmSpa CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, gets a lesson in listening with Christine Miles, founder and CEO of EQuipt. Christine covers many of the subjects from her new book, What Is It Costing You Not to Listen, as well as other topics, including: Emotional intelligence and why is it important in running a business; Listening training; Transformational listening and the roadblocks to achieving it; How to become a trusted advisor to your clients; Saying “no” with empathy; The six

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