This week on For the Record,we're joined by Brandon James Thompson—a seasoned aesthetic industry powerhouse who’s reshaping what it means to succeed in medical aesthetics. From humble beginnings selling copiers to building two thriving companies, Brandon’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and forward-thinking strategy. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the newest frontiers in aesthetics, where independent reps become trusted consultants, innovation fuels practice growth...
Jul 03, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 98
Welcome back to For The Record, Season 6! In this deeply insightful episode, host Dr. Tiphany Hall sits down with Katie Martin, PA-C, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Holden Timeless Beauty (HTB), for a conversation that unpacks career reinvention, operational brilliance, and what it truly takes to scale a practice—with integrity and intention. Katie’s journey from night shifts in the ER to leading clinical operations for one of California’s most respected multi-location aesthetic practi...
Jun 26, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 102
We're kicking off Season 6 with Christin Trujillo, the financial guru who's helped countless med spa owners transform their struggling practices into profitable powerhouses. As Senior Financial Consultant and Co-Founding Partner of Maven Financial Partners, Christin has a unique superpower: she can tell you exactly what's happening in your practice just by looking at your numbers—without ever stepping foot inside your doors. In this raw, no-nonsense conversation, Christin reveals the brutal trut...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 101
In this milestone 100th episode, we welcome the incomparable Dr. George Baxter-Holder, VP of Talent Development at SkinSpirit and one of aesthetics' most influential voices. Known for his signature bowties and infectious energy, Dr. George is more than just a celebrated industry leader - he's a recipient of multiple industry awards, an ISPAN fellow, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, accomplished author, and mentor to countless professionals in the field. Throughout this special episode, he s...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 100
In this episode of For The Record, we dive deep into the world of aesthetic practice management with industry veteran, author, speaker and podcast host, Danielle Cobo. Drawing from her extensive experience at major aesthetic companies and her current role as a consultant, Danielle shares game-changing insights on turning vendor relationships into powerful business partnerships and building teams that drive practice success. The Secret Weapon in Your Practice: Your Sales Rep Remember that sales r...
Jan 20, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 99
In this week's episode of For The Record, we're continuing our deep dive into the world of medical aesthetics mergers and acquisitions with Josh Swearingen from Tusk Practice Sales. If you've ever wondered about the nuts and bolts of buying or selling a med spa, this episode is your golden ticket to understanding the process. If you haven’t listened to Part I with Josh’s colleague, Elizabeth Macready, head on over to Episode 97! Meet Our Expert Josh brings a unique perspective to the table - he'...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 98
In this episode of For The Record, we sit down with Elizabeth Macready, Director of Special Markets at Tusk Practice Sales, to discuss the evolving landscape of private equity investment and practice sales in the medical aesthetics industry. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare M&A, particularly in the dental sector, Elizabeth brings valuable insights and years of personal experience on how medical aesthetics practices can prepare for and navigate potential acquisitions. We kick it...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 97
This week we welcome power couple and dynamic duo, Jessica Harper, RN and Ken Harper, the innovative forces behind DrippyNurseJess Med Boutique in Gilroy, California. Their remarkable journey from pandemic-induced burnout to med spa success is a testament to how authenticity, a strategic vision, and unwavering partnership can transform a desire for change into a thriving aesthetic practice. At the height of the pandemic, Jessica found herself at a crossroads. As the Plastic Surgery Services Lead...
Dec 17, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 96
In this special Thanksgiving edition of For The Record, we're giving thanks for the transformative power of smart marketing—and for our guest, Sarah Denham, Director of LeadAR . As LeadAR celebrates its one-year anniversary, Sarah shares invaluable insights on how practices can revolutionize their approach to lead management and Patient relationships with the help of a powerful CRM. Why This Episode Matters Sarah and host Dr. Tiphany Hall dive deep into why managing existing leads is more crucia...
Nov 28, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 95
In this transformative episode of For The Record, Tiphany sits down with Dr. Christopher Rex, a trailblazing, double-board certified dermatologist and CEO of Peak Dermatology. He’s the son of Nigerian immigrants who left the US and returned to Nigeria throughout his childhood, but college brought him back stateside. He pursued Dermatology as a specialty and began his career serving the underserved. Fast forward a few years, and he’s transformed into a visionary leader who is redefining patient c...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 94
In this episode of For The Record, we sit down with Victoria Boyle, LE, an expert straddling both the clinical and content creation worlds. As the owner of Skin by You in Arizona, Victoria has mastered the delicate balance of treating Patients three days a week while building a powerful digital presence as a content creator with a popular Patreon channel, an engaging social media platform, and as an influencer for major brands like HydraFacial. With seven years of aesthetic experience and two ye...
Nov 13, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 93
In this episode of For The Record, we’re joined by Mary Robb, CEO and Founder of Social Practice, to delve into the art and science of social media marketing in the always competitive, ever-evolving aesthetics industry. She started her career in traditional marketing prior to launching Social Practice in 2019, but she saw the writing on the wall- digital marketing, specifically social, was the key ingredient to building a strong brand. This episode is a power hour full of SO many insightful tips...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 92
In this episode of For The Record, we sit down with Chad Van Horn, PA-C, better known as "Needle Daddy," a Physician Associate based in Fort Lauderdale and owner of Icon Aesthetics and Wellness. Over the last 8 years, Chad has authentically created his unique brand to combine his larger-than-life personality with his artistic eye and exceptional clinical skills. His Needle Daddy persona spills over to his practice, Icon Aesthetics, and has helped it to rapidly grow with a big expansion on the wa...
Oct 28, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 91
In this episode of For The Record , Jessica Hunter, CEO & Founder of Hunter Consulting, is in the hot seat to share her proven strategies to drive success in medical aesthetics practices. With over a decade of industry experience, starting with Allergan as a consultant before going at it alone, she's worked with Practices who have yet to open, those with 8 figures in annual revenue, and everything in between. While her approach is rooted in the data and the metrics, she definitely brings in ...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 90
In Episode 89, we sit down with Nune Stepanyan, DNP, FNP-C, CEO, Founder & Aesthetic Injector at The Stepanyan Clinic in Encino, CA. Nune began her career in Critical Care, and while she made the jump to Aesthetics many years ago, her traditional medical roots run deep! While she’s a rising star in the injectable world, she approaches her patients and her treatment philosophy with a clinical mindset; that means saying NO or referring out, spending more time on Patient education, and setting ...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 89
In this episode of For The Record we dive into the dollars and cents of running a successful med spa, particularly managing finances effectively. We’re joined by Nick Liguori, CPA, and Dan Simard, Director of Business Development from Liguori Accounting, a New Hampshire-based, full-service accounting firm that exclusively serves the Aesthetic industry. We explore many of the common pitfalls Practice owners must watch out for when starting their business- things like, Can I keep my own books and ...
Oct 01, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 88
In this week’s episode of For the Record, we welcome Danielle Mathers, RN, CANS, Founder and Lead Trainer at The Luxe Room, a Colorado-based med spa group that secured the #1 spot on Inc Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies in the Rocky Mountain Region! Danielle shares the fascinating story of how she and her husband met in Rome, started their med spa journey in Australia, and eventually built a thriving business in the U.S. Danielle’s path from traveling the world to becoming a dominant player ...
Sep 17, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 87
In Episode 86, we sit down with Heather Zade, BSN, MSN, CRNP-BC, Founder & Medical Director at Adora Aesthetics, for a raw look at managing the controlled chaos, feeding an insatiable appetite for learning, and getting comfortable with taking risks. Heather shares her journey from her injecting friends & family out of her home to becoming a renowned injector, practice owner, and creator of her own trademarked lip technique. While we all know it’s not easy to climb your way to the top of ...
Aug 21, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 86
In this episode of For The Record, we're diving deep into the value of Aestheticians in a medical aesthetic practice with one of our Aesthi besties, Delaney Poor, LE. Delaney is a Managing Partner at Beyond Skin Aesthetics in Columbus, Ohio, a KOL with Color Science and Alastin, an advocate for holistic skincare, and a client experience expert! As a Disney alum, she’s intimately familiar with the guest relations magic that permeates Disney parks & resorts every day and has for 65 years. Now,...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 85
In Episode 84, we sit down with John Wheeler, CEO of Alpha Aesthetics Partners and thought leader on all things business and scale. John and his team have grown the platform to 9 partners with 22 locations across the US and more on the way. Prior to joining Alpha, he was the CEO of Esthetics Center, a CA-based medspa where he grew revenue 1000% and scaled to 3 locations during his tenure before bringing it under Alpha’s banner and transitioning to the platform CEO. If you’ve spent even a minute ...
Aug 05, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 84
This week we sit down with Gilbert Saenz, III, a Physician Associate based in Austin, TX with a 20-year career spanning Family Medicine, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery. Because he’s spent the bulk of his career on both sides of the Aesthetic coin in Derm & Plastics, his expertise combines a deep knowledge of the skin with a thorough understanding of what lies beneath. He’s thriving in one of the most competitive markets in the US, Austin, TX, which is no doubt a biproduct of his skillset ...
Jul 29, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 83
In our second episode of Season 5, we are tapping into the 20-year expertise of Erin MacNeil, CEO & Founder of The Spa Business Coach. Erin has been at the helm of international luxury spa brands leading teams around the world. She’s come full circle from her start in the industry as an Aesthetician to now working together with Aesthetic Practices to help transform their operations and build profitability. Throughout her career, Erin has had a front row seat to the challenges of leading a te...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 82
In the season 5 premiere of For The Record, we welcome Chris Balbi, Co-Owner and Director of Operations at Meesha Aesthetics, a five location med spa practice headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Chris has been with Meesha for more than a decade, and in that time, he’s grown it into a powerhouse brand that continues to innovate and find new ways to reach potential clients and bring value to those who are already part of the Meesha family. Throughout this episode Chris shares his cutting-edge pract...
Jul 13, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 81
Season 4 of For The Record is coming to a close, but we’re going out on a very high note in Episode 80: Hustle & Heart: A Rise to the Top with Erika Barry, NP-C and Libby Dysart. This dynamic duo has been working together for several years, and the proof of their combined powers is unmistakable. What Erika brings to the table as an expert injector, top trainer and KOL, Libby matches with brand management experience, social media expertise, and a knack for contract negotiations and influencer...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 80
We’re sharing the best kept secret in Aesthetics this week and pulling the curtain back on the 2023 Nexties winner for Training Institution of the Year, Beautiphi Academy & its founder, Kelly Hermans, CRNA. Based in Rochester Hill, MI, Kelly is on a mission to empower new injectors and business owners with her training academy, and Kelly and her team are also simultaneously delivering a high-touch patient experience and exceptional patient outcomes and at her medspa, Beautiphi Aesthetic Bout...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 79
This week we are focusing on what drives growth in your Aesthetic practice and how to harness the power of systems, scale, technology, and digital marketing. We are joined by serial entrepreneur and aesthetic industry veteran, Cameron Hemphill,CEO of Growth99. Their focus as a company is on scaling your business through effective digital marketing and marketing automation strategies. As the medspa landscape continues to change, with new technologies emerging and private equity taking an increasi...
Feb 03, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 78
This week, we're going to "skinny things up" by diving into the popular yet controversial world of weight loss. We're joined by a weight loss expert, Nikki Plourde, NP-C a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine who turned her focus to weight loss and aesthetics in 2021. She's the co-owner of Nurturher in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and in addition to her own busy patient load, she has trained thousands of Providers on implementing weight loss strategies with the ever growing list of demand...
Jan 20, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 77
This week we are heading to Kansas City to chat with one of the legacy injectors, a real OG, who has been part of our industry for more than 2 decades, Georgia Cirese, RN, CANS. Georgia began her journey in a Plastic Surgery office, pre-Botox, and found her niche in the science and artistry of injecting. She worked in a dermatology clinic for years after, but she felt the entrepreneurial pull 4 years ago when she opened Georgous Aesthetic Bar. Situated in the high-end Country Club Plaza in KC, s...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 76
We are shaking things up toward the end of the season with an innovative concept that marries the high-touch aspects of concierge medicine with the dedicated space and treatment room of a brick & mortar spa. In recent years, we've watched Aesthetic vendors take their businesses on the road with luxury RVs providing treatments in the middle of Times Square, to cadaver buses rolling up to conferences for a day of learning. It's no surprise that now, injectors are catching on to the benefits of...
Dec 19, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 75
This week we sit down with one of the most well-known, influential, and, at times, controversial figures of the Aesthetic industry, Josh Davis, BSN,RN or as we all know him, Tox Josh! From his start in rural Tennessee to music, trauma nursing, and now Aesthetics, Josh has trail-blazed his own way from simple beginnings to superstar status. But things aren’t always what they seem. Behind that larger-than-life persona is a man who has fought his way through incredible challenges to not just surviv...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 74
