Making a (Multi) Million Dollar MedSpa

In the first of a three part series, “Aesthetics Over the Years,” we’re exploring how the industry has evolved—from emerging preventative health trends to the game-changing technologies redefining treatments. Kathy will discuss navigating economic downturns, lessons learned from experience, and what the future holds for aesthetics. Let’s dive in!

In today's discussion:

• Recruit help
• Round up or add a donation at chec...

In the first of a three part series, “Aesthetics Over the Years,” we’re exploring how the industry has evolved—from emerging preventative health trends to the game-changing technologies redefining treatments. Kathy will discuss navigating economic downturns, lessons learned from experience, and what the future holds for aesthetics. Let’s dive in!

In today's discussion:

• Lessons from experience
• Emergence of preventati...

Today, we’re diving into external marketing with AesthetiCare’s External Marketing expert, Laurie Morrissey. Building brand recognition and growing your medspa through community connections develops a channel for new leads to find your business. We cover collaborating with like-minded businesses, hosting impactful events, leveraging social media, and using AI to streamline marketing. Plus, Laurie shares why starting small—just one ...

Understanding your numbers is the key to running a successful and profitable medspa. In this episode, Matt and Kathy break down the essential reports every owner and provider should track—from gross revenue and ROI by service type to service-to-product ratios and provider performance. 

They share how to support and train your team, when it’s time to make tough staffing decisions, and the importance of monthly meetings to review key ...

Welcome back to the podcast, and happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you love this holiday or just tolerate it for the chocolate, today’s episode is all about appreciation. I’m sharing 10 things I’m loving this Valentine’s Day—from game-changing skincare treatments to everyday essentials that make life easier (and yes, a special shoutout to Matt for keeping things running smoothly). So grab a coffee, get cozy, and let’s dive into my cur...

The season finale of the podcast is bringing you the recording from our Night with Dr. Mary Claire Haver.  Dr. Haver is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, a Certified Menopause Practitioner from The Menopause Society, a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, and a passionate entrepreneur and best-selling author with a focus on women's health.

In this episode she discusses the importance of addre...

Onboarding is an essential—and often overlooked—part of running a business. If a team member's training is less than exceptional, they begin their role at a disadvantage. To avoid this, Kathy is sharing the onboarding process we use at AesthetiCare. From front desk to our most seasoned nurses, here's the process of how they excelled to greatness in their respective roles. 

In today's discussion:

• Share the...

In today's episode, Matt and Kathy Taranto are giving you an inside look at our promotional—and events—calendar for the 2024 season. Our hope is these inspire you to create your own enticing specials for your own clinic. The two also stress the importance of making the holidays fun for your team. 

In today's discussion:

• Halloween Trick or Treat Me Special
• Leveraging your vendors & suppliers
• Prioritizing valu...

Matt Taranto is back to discuss one of AesthetiCare's newest initiatives: memberships. In this episode, Matt shares how his views on memberships have evolved over the years, leading to the creation of a tailored program for his practice. Kathy breaks down key components of building a successful membership, including discounts, target markets, and pricing. Whether you're a new clinic or looking to launch a membership progr...

Dr. Molly Burns Austin is back for an episode with her own father and our guest host, Dr. Jay Burns. Dr. Austin will answer questions submitted by our listeners from her last appearance on the Making A (Multi) Million Dollar Medspa Podcast. The two talk aesthetics, dermatology, their relationship, and balancing a career in medicine with family. Don't miss this one!

In today's discussion:

• Things that have chang...

Dr. Burns returns with another insightful series. In today’s episode, he’s joined by esteemed guest Vojin Kos, entrepreneur and CEO of Vrtly. A long-time friend of Dr. Burns, Vojin brings a unique perspective as a supporting role in the aesthetics industry. In this episode, he shares his journey of creating innovative solutions to help aesthetic practices streamline their daily operations and scale their businesses. Tune in for a f...

We are so excited to bring you inside our End of Summer Party! On Sept. 26th, the AesthetiCare team hosted its annual party for our clients, prospective clients and our greater Kansas City community. This party is highly anticipated as our largest sale of the year coupled with a celebration of our loyal clients and vendors. 

During the week of last year’s party, the team generated over $3.2M with clients putting money on their accou...

Today’s episode talks you through basics of one of our favorite technologies: Microneedling with Radiofrequency. From the technology function to the ideal devices for combination therapy, she’ll give you the insight we’ve gathered over time with our own clinic, AesthetiCare Medspa. If you’re considering adding this technology to your practice or simply curious about the capabilities, this is the episode for you. 

In t...

Golf’s—and the Chiefs'—biggest fan, Matt Taranto joins to chat about his game on the course… Kind of. Dive into the world of golf and how you can leverage its events to market your aesthetics business! Matt shares the way AesthetiCare has excelled at sponsoring club golf tournaments, especially female member guest events, to elevate your brand's visibility with an exceptional return. They discuss the power of offering str...

Brittany Wilson, owner of Rae Aesthetic, shares her journey from nursing to aesthetics and starting her own med spa. Kathy and Brittany discuss the importance of education, networking, and simplified sales strategies in the med spa industry. Brittany shares her amazing tips for creating a successful social media presence. You won’t want to miss this one. 

In today's discussion:

• Journey to aesthetics
• Using education as sales s...

In this episode, Kathy shares her journey as a mother and entrepreneur in the dynamic field of aesthetics. Discussing the challenges and successes she has experienced while balancing her personal and professional life, she emphasizes the importance of personal growth, clarity, and redefining success beyond traditional metrics. Kathy chats about the impact of building a motivated team and recognizing the fluidity of balance, offerin...

Dive into this episode with AesthetiCare Nurse Practitioner, Blake Bryant as he gives you the scoop on the Social Psychology lesson within MINT’s Online E-courses. Kat and Blake discuss the importance of consultations, impacts of social psychology, and how providers can leverage these concepts in aesthetics. Bake also shares the background of AesthetiCare’s new Revive and Thrive Hair Restoration Program. The conversation further de...

Get the answers to all your injectables questions! Our nurse and injectable expert, Noreen, shares her takes on the questions you submitted. Have more questions? Feel free to contact us at info@mintaesthetics.com.

Questions: 

• Filler or neurotoxin?
• What determines which type/size of needle you use?
• What do you think of SkinVive?
• If you were a new provider, what zones would recommend learning first?
• How do you tell someone th...