I'm Always Hiring the Wrong People
Are You Always Hiring the Wrong People? Here’s How to Change That! We share a few tried and true suggestions for increasing the likelihood of getting it right the first time.
The Role of accountability
The medical aesthetics industry has become wildly competitive. With med spas, wellness centers, facial bars, and injectable studios popping up on what seems like every corner, the lines that once separated each are being blurred. What was once considered operationally acceptable is no longer so. Achieving and maintaining operational excellence requires more than just good intentions; it demands a commitment to accountability at all levels, especially from leadership at the top.
Up your Upsell Game
One of the most expensive aspects of running a medical aesthetics practice is new client acquisition. It is also one aspect of the business that can feel out an owner’s control. It can also be difficult to pin down the actual return on the investment of time and money. However, there is hope. An easier way walks through your door every day.
Springtime Is Growth Time
Spring not only brings with it great opportunities help clients look and feel their best, but also a chance to boost business while fulfilling your client driven purpose. By helping clients prepare their skin and bodies for summer fun you can also help your practice grow by expanding service offerings to existing clients and acquiring new clients through focused springtime prep and summer ready marketing campaigns.
The Power of a Great Pitch
One of the most important factors contributing to the success of a medical aesthetics practice is the ability to differentiate the practice from the competition. Many practice owners know they are different, but few can effectively articulate what makes them different. Furthermore, even fewer can clearly explain why they are different.
The Culture Difference
Culture is probably the most influential factor when it comes to achieving high-performance. Most practice owners know this. However, many struggle to develop a high-performance culture for many reasons. Some simply do not have the time necessary to nurture a high-performance culture. For others, there may not be a strong appreciation for culture. Others may lack an understanding of what culture is, why it is important, how to develop and nurture it, and how it impacts results.
Smoothing Out The Effects of Overreacting to An Economic Downturn
Is the medical aesthetics industry impacted by recessionary forces? That’s a question that has been asked by many investors and want to be entrepreneurs who are looking to get into the sector. What we have learned recently is that the medical aesthetics industry does experience retraction during recessionary times.
Dissecting The Key Attributes of a Flourishing Medical Aesthetics Practice
A flourishing medical aesthetics practice requires much more than passion, a desire to do good, and the willingness to work hard. While all these traits are necessary and a characteristic of all great organizations, they are table stake attributes. Those that are required to enter the game. It is the next level attributes that separate the good from the great.
Creating A Visionary Culture
While the bottom-line will ultimately determine whether a practice can pursue its vision, it is not excessive focus on the bottom-line that will lead to long-term success. Ultimately, a strong bottom-line is made up from many contributing factors, each of which when managed properly, inject the practice with life sustaining energy. That said, for those looking to build enduring practices, there is one factor that has the greatest influence over the others and is responsible for the fulfillment of the organization’s vision and purpose. It is culture.
The Performance Dilemma: Strong Manager or Charismatic Leader?
There's a common perception that the highest-performing organizations are led by charismatic leaders with big personalities. While this may hold true in Hollywood, it's important to note that in today's world, a Gordon Gekko-type leader would not fare well and likely wouldn't stand the test of time, especially in the aesthetics industry.
Valentine’s Day Marketing Strategies
Valentine’s Day offers many excellent opportunities for a medical spas to engage their clients and help them prepare for this big day. It also offers an opportunity to create unique promotions that are designed to not only drive sales but create memorable experiences.
LET’S TALK LEAD CONVERSIONS
Medical aesthetics practice owners may believe they do a good job at converting prospects to cash paying clients, but when asked about the return on the investment (ROI) of marketing dollars, most fail to know the data or how to effectively manage and convert leads.
3 tips to Fill Your Books in January
With the focused effort, you can leverage the desires of your clients to not only help them achieve their goals, but fill your books.
Thriving During Uncertain Times
By being aware of how local and national economies impact sales, you can prepare your medical aesthetics practice to handle fluctuations in demand. Understanding these economic dynamics allows you to react quickly to emerging threats or opportunities resulting from changing consumer sentiment. By staying informed you can navigate economic shifts effectively while capitalizing on potential growth opportunities.
Give To Grow
Growth of a practice can come through marketing efforts, and it should. However, growth that sustains a practice long-term comes through loyal relationships. Such relationships are only achieved through a sincere and meaningful relationship. One that is client centric and focused on helping them solve their problems, achieve their goals, and realize the vision they have for their life.