This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Annie Robertson Hockey, president and head of consulting at Skytale Group. They dive into Hockey’s entrepreneurship, her experience in management consulting, and her advice for

Decoding New Employee Classification Rules for Your Medical Spa

18 days ago 49m 44s

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Paul Edwards, founder and CEO of CEDR HR Solutions. Drawing on Edwards’ more than 25 years of human resources expertise, they discuss recent regulation changes that could impac

The Current & Future State of the Medical Spa Business with Alex Thiersch

25 days ago 26m 37s

Live from the 2024 Medical Spa Show in Las Vegas, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex Thiersch, JD, shares fresh insights on the rapid growth of the industry and an exclusive preview of their upcoming State of the Industry Report.Twelve years ago, Alex

Building a Successful Med Spa with Shawna Chrisman and Maegen Kennedy

May 8th, 2024 58m 33s

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Shawna Chrisman, NP, CEO and founder of Destination Aesthetics, and Maegen Kennedy, PA-C, co-founder and clinical director of Windermere Medical Spa & Laser Institute. They spea

FTC’s Final Rule on Non-competes: What You Need to Know

May 1st, 2024 29m 30s

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Patrick O’Brien, JD, of AmSpa and Grace Lee, JD, of ByrdAdatto. The attorneys discuss the contents of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final ruling on the Non-Compete Clause Rule, desc

Longevity Medicine and Energizing Aesthetics: Live from the Medical Spa Show

Apr 24th, 2024 45m 36s

In this episode, AmSpa’s Alex R. Thiersch, JD, and Cathy Christensen speak with Dr. Kay Durairaj, internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon and head and neck surgeon and founder of Beauty By Dr. Kay. They chat on site at Wynn Las Vegas du

Medical Spa Show Preview: The Power of Storytelling in Business

Apr 5th, 2024 51m 35s

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with storytelling expert and author Kindra Hall. They discuss her early experiences with storytelling, how she brought her storytelling expertise to businesses, and what attendees a

The Art of Lease Negotiation from an Interior Design Perspective

Mar 21st, 2024 40m 39s

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Mitra Silva, founder and CEO of Simour Design. They discuss the critical parts of lease negotiation that medical spa owners should master to achieve their profitability and aest

Greatest Hits: Things Start Up Med Spas Need to Know

Mar 14th, 2024 50m 30s

This week, we revisit our conversation with Jay and Mara Shorr of Shorr Solutions. They reveal tips they give to startup medical spa practices. Listen in to hear strategies, and solutions to common med spa challenges. What are typical med spa p

Helping NPs Practice Independently Through Physician Collaboration

Mar 6th, 2024 41m 16s

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Dr. Annie DePasquale, founder of Collaborating Docs. They discuss why she started connecting nurse practitioners (NPs) with a network of collaborating physicians and the compliance at its

Sculpting Success: Crafting a Cutting-Edge Website for Your Medical Spa

Feb 28th, 2024 50m 55s

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Cameron Hemphill, CEO of Growth99. They discuss how to use automated tools and data-driven design decisions to convert the traffic from your secondary location: your medical spa’s website.

Introducing the Practice Management Round Table at Medical Spa Show

Feb 21st, 2024 49m 32s

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Lora Kassaros, practice manager and partner of Dermatique Laser and Skin; Brandon Mullen, BSN, RN-BC, practice manager of Aiyana Atelier Aesthetic and Wellness Studios; and Rebe

The Power of 15 Minutes: Share to Compare Your Numbers

Feb 14th, 2024 37m 14s

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Brian Poltonavage, CEO and managing director, and Brooke Bower, director of marketing research at Gordian Solutions Group. They discuss this year’s Medical Spa State of the Indu

Greatest Hits: Keys to Marketing and PR for Medical Aesthetics Practices

Feb 8th, 2024 59m 8s

This week, we revisit our conversation with Sarah Osmer, chief marketing officer, and Victoria Voorhees, head of marketing communications for SkinSpirit. They talk all about marketing for medical aesthetic practices, including the challenges an

Innovative Mobile Med Spa Solutions: Why and How They Work

Feb 1st, 2024 42m 39s

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Ashley James, CEO of DermAesthetic Consulting and MedSpa Mobile Solutions. They discuss the mobile medical spa business model and its value from the angles of compliance and profitability.

Industry Change, Software Solutions and Strategy for the 2024 Market

Jan 25th, 2024 48m 22s

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Robin Ntoh, VP of Aesthetics at Nextech. They discuss the evolution of the aesthetics industry, solutions specific to the needs of medical spas, and what she’s excited about in the future

Greatest Hits: What is Your Soul Fuel? Learning How to Channel What Drives Your Passion Into Your Career

Jan 18th, 2024 1h

This week on the podcast, we revisit our conversation with Wendy Collier, renowned business coach for entrepreneurial women. She speaks about locking in to your meaning and drive (your “soul fuel”), as well as what it’s like to be an entreprene

Member Spotlight: Sarah Balladares, PA-C

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 16m

This week, AmSpa Membership Development Coordinator, Michela Bailey, speaks with Sarah Balladares, PA-C, aesthetic injector and founder of Smooth Aesthetics. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including:Her “I did it” moment;What

Greatest Hits: Aesthetic Injector Compensation and Recruiting

Jan 3rd, 2024 1h

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

Member Spotlight: Silvia Tuthill, DNP, ANP-C

Dec 21st, 2023 33m 44s

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 m

Finding Peace at Tax Season with Effective Bookkeeping

Dec 14th, 2023 42m 15s

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 c

Member Spotlight: Vrinkley Pruna, MSN, NP

Dec 6th, 2023 1h 15m

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 i

Lessons in Confidence from Self-made Billionaire Sara Blakely

Nov 30th, 2023 42m 45s

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,

Greatest Hits: Building a Better Aesthetic Industry Through Training

Nov 21st, 2023 44m 48s

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

How to Transition Your Marketing Strategy as Your Medical Spa Grows

Nov 15th, 2023 55m 37s

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:Marketin