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Retention Is Your Problem
Here’s the uncomfortable truth about medspas: if your retention is lousy, it’s not the industry—it’s you. It isn't Groupon's fault or the new medspa down the street that just opened or the industry, marketing agency, instagram or whatever else you want to blame it on. You put needles in people's faces. You shoot lasers at coochies and take blades to chins. If your clients aren't raving fans and telling everyone they know to come visit you and even worse - aren't coming back to you again and...
Sorting Fact from Fiscal Fear: What the New Pharma Tariff Really Means for Your Medspa
Social media buzzing about a 100% pharma tariff? Get the real facts on how new import taxes will impact your Medspa’s Botox, injectables, and pricing. Separate fear from reality.
The Legal Facelift: How to Build, Run, and Transition a Compliant Med Spa – Part III
As med spas become acquisition targets, the transition phase can make or break your deal. In Part III of The Legal Facelift, we look at what buyers really dig into during due diligence, weigh the pros and cons between asset vs. equity sales, and highlight the legal guardrails you need—from indemnification to non-compete clauses—to exit or scale without getting burned.
The Medspa Owner’s Guide to Hiring and Training a Top-Tier Nurse Injector
How to bridge the skills gap and build your dream aesthetic team from the ground upEvery medspa owner knows the struggle: you're turning away clients because you can't find qualified nurse injectors. The aesthetic industry is exploding, but skilled injectors remain...
The Legal Facelift: How to Build, Run, and Transition a Compliant Med Spa – Part II
Thinking of opening a med spa? This post explains legal requirements, ownership models and entity types to keep your practice compliant. Read Part I now.
AmSpa Names 25 Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2025: Industry Leaders Recognized at WALC Conference
News provided by American Med Spa Association, LLC Aug 06, 2025, 09:00 ETThe American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) has unveiled its prestigious list...
The Legal Facelift: How to Build, Run, and Transition a Compliant Med Spa – Part I
Thinking of opening a med spa? This post explains legal requirements, ownership models and entity types to keep your practice compliant. Read Part I now.
Spring Holiday Promotions That Drive Revenue: How to Market Your Medspa Specials in the AI Era
Learn how to create data-driven, AI-enhanced marketing campaigns for your medspa’s Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day promotions that maximize visibility and conversions in 2025.
Spring Holiday Promotions That Drive Revenue: How to Market Your Medspa Specials in the AI Era
Learn how to create data-driven, AI-enhanced marketing campaigns for your medspa’s Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day promotions that maximize visibility and conversions in 2025.
The Decline of Extreme Aesthetics: How Medspas Can Pivot to Natural Beauty & Holistic Wellness
As the era of exaggerated ‘Instagram face’ aesthetics declines, medspas must adapt to demand for subtle enhancements, regenerative treatments, and wellness-driven care. Learn strategies to thrive in this new landscape.
“How Do I Keep Clients From Leaving After the Peptide Ban?” – Your Top Questions Answered
Facing client backlash due to the compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide ban? Discover scripts, tools, and strategies to retain trust, communicate effectively, and pivot your medspa’s weight loss programs without losing revenue.
Best Neuromodulator ROI 2025: Cost Comparison Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin & Letybo
Discover the best neuromodulator for your medspa in 2025. Compare Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin, and the newly FDA-approved Letybo. Plus, use our ROI calculator to price treatments profitably!
How Much Should Your MedSpa Spend on Marketing? The Data-Driven Answer
A comprehensive guide revealing the optimal marketing budget for medical spas, backed by industry data and expert insights. Understand how to strategically allocate your marketing dollars for maximum growth.
Why Every Medspa Owner Is Buying Machines Wrong (And How The Client-First Machine Method™ Fixes It)
Discover why medspa owners are wasting money on machines their clients don’t want—and how The Client-First Machine Method™ helps you grow smarter by serving your best clients first.
New Rules Crack Down on Bad Behavior at Medical Conferences
Medical conferences are cracking down on unprofessional behavior with new policies aimed at fostering respect and inclusivity. These initiatives, led by organizations like the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, offer valuable lessons for all professional settings—including medspas
The Medical Spa Boom & Bust Cycle: Surviving the Correction and Thriving in a Maturing Industry
Discover how the medical spa industry is entering a critical correction phase. Learn what you need to do to survive, grow, and thrive as the market matures. Expert insights for medspa owners navigating the boom-and-bust cycle.
What Is The Best Medspa Software? A Comprehensive Comparison for 2025
Discover the best EMR systems for medspas in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and scalability to find the perfect fit for your practice.
Medical Director vs. Collaborating Physician: What Every Medspa Owner Needs to Know
Confused about the difference between a collaborating physician and a medical director for your medspa? This guide explains their roles, costs, and state requirements.
How To Barter Services Correctly: With Service Template
Starting a medical spa—or any business, really—often feels like a crash course in resourcefulness....
HIPAA Compliance and Your Website: Don’t Fall for the Myths and Scare Tactics
Learn the truth about HIPAA compliance for medspa websites and why it’s about how tools are used, not the platform. Avoid scare tactics!
20 Ways to Answer the Question, “How Are You?” (And 20 Ways Not To)
Client interactions start with simple questions like, ‘How are you?’ Learn 20 thoughtful, engaging ways to respond that build connections and set the tone for appointments, plus what not to say.
What Are Aesthetician Bridge Practices?
Learn how aesthetician bridge practices enhance patient outcomes, improve safety, and increase satisfaction in medspas. Discover actionable insights and examples.
How To Track Medical Spa Employee Performance: Importance and Free Template
Discover how leading medical spas use smart performance tracking to drive growth, motivate staff, and maximize revenue. Download our proven tracking template and implementation guide.
Good Faith Exam vs. Consultation: What’s the Difference?
If you've ever wondered about the difference between consultations and Good Faith Exams in your medspa, you're not alone! Let's dive into why these get mixed up and what you really need to know to keep your practice both client-friendly and legally compliant.What's...
How to Say “No” to a Medspa Client—With Compassion and Care
In the medspa world, it’s common for clients to request treatments they may not need, whether it’s the latest trend or just a bit more of what they’ve already received. As medspa professionals, your role is twofold: enhancing appearances and protecting your clients’...
How to Quickly Check if a Product is FDA Approved for Your Medspa
As the Aesthetics Industry continues to grow at a staggering rate, oversight will be stricter - and players flashing shiny things to captilize on this growth will continue to emerge. Ensuring that the products you use in your medspa or aesthetic practice are...
Don’t Get Banned or Fined: The Medspa Owner’s Guide to SMS Marketing Compliance
One of our readers recently reached out after being banned from Mailchimp, suspecting it was due to a promotional text about Botox. We won’t name names (your secrets are safe here!), but this story is a cautionary tale for all medspa owners. Getting banned from your...
Walk-In Botox Services: Before You Hate the Idea, Hear Us Out
If you’re an injector, practice manager, or receptionist reading this, I get it. The idea of walk-in Botox probably sounds like chaos. No appointments? No structure? A steady stream of unpredictable clients disrupting your day? It feels like a logistical nightmare...
How to Address Problem Employees in Your Medspa: A Science-Backed Approach
You thought you were building a dream team. You hired talented individuals, brought in team lunches, went to conferences, maybe took them out to blow off steam after busy days and ultimately created a welcoming work environment. But now, you’re walking on eggshells...
Why Checking Product Expiration Dates is Essential for Your Medspa (Plus a Free Product Inventory Spreadsheet!)
In the hustle of running a medspa, keeping track of every detail can be overwhelming—but ensuring that your products are not expired is a must do. Expired products, whether for client treatments or your backbar inventory, can lead to significant problems, ranging from...
What Wellness and Longevity Treatments Should Your Medspa Add? A Guide for Every Level
One of my favorite things about AI (and there are a lot of them) is the rapid increase towards understanding more about the wellness and longevity of humans. The trend is not new, ancient civilations were obsessed with it, but AI has catapulted us in to the future at...
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