Join host Felix Bertram as he chats with Kelsey Maynard, a serial entrepreneur from Santa Rosa, California, who turned a one-room medspa into a million-dollar business in just her first year! Drawing from her extensive experience—from running successful fitness studios to working in and eventually launching her own medspa—Kelsey dives deep into the pitfalls of working with medspa service providers like Portrait and why patient-centered care matters more than ever in today’s profit-driven world.

Discover why Kelsey believes these service providers "sound too good to be true"—and what you need to know before signing up.

Key Highlights:

• The pros and cons of working with service provider Portrait. 9-11% revenue share, discounts on inventory costs, but what’s the catch?
• Beyond the $3-4k entry fee, what other expenses should you plan for?
• How to protect your patient data and why you should be careful with service provider contracts
• Overpromised and underdelivered—how medspa service providers fall short in Kelsey's experience
• Kelsey’s #1 tip—hire an attorney to review every contract carefully and ensure your best interests are covered.
• Tips for transitioning out of a service provider agreement without losing your footing—and how to go solo with confidence.
• Felix’s Advice: Protect your patient data at all costs, invest in yourself, and continually improve your interpersonal skills—your medspa is a reflection of your personal brand
• Kelsey’s passion for helping other providers become entrepreneurs and achieve their own financial growth—she’s here to help!

If you’re considering working with a medspa service provider or launching your own practice, this episode is packed with essential advice to help you navigate the risks and seize opportunities. Tune in and learn how to take control of your aesthetics career.

In this episode, Felix Bertram sits down with Dr. Jake Sloane, a Cosmetic Doctor, and David Segal, an Aesthetic Entrepreneur, to uncover the incredible journey behind Inside Aesthetics—the most successful podcast in the aesthetics industry.

Launching in 2019, Inside Aesthetics started as a passion project, covering wellness and nutrition before evolving into the go-to resource for aesthetic professionals. With over 250 episodes and a monthly listenership of 60,000 (with the US as their biggest market), Dr. Jake and David have turned their podcast into a platform that educates, inspires, and informs.

In this conversation, they share the secrets to their success and what it takes to create meaningful content that resonates with their audience of injectors and aesthetics enthusiasts. From building intimacy with their listeners to creating multiple revenue streams, their insights offer a masterclass in podcasting.

🎙️ Key Highlights:

• Why they started Inside Aesthetics and how it evolved.
• The art of creating meaningful, educational, and relevant content.
• How storytelling and emotional engagement foster listener loyalty.
• The challenges of growing a podcast and analysing audience data
• How 6-8 hours of preparation, editing, and promotion go into each episode
• The importance of momentum and understanding your endgame in podcasting.
• Exploring different monetization strategies: Patreon, partnerships, consultancy, events.
• Their process for selecting topics and guests
• The growing trend of business education in aesthetics
• Balancing professional success with personal fulfilment
• Dr. Jake and David's dreams for the future

Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/drjakesloane/

Follow David: https://www.instagram.com/david_insideaesthetics/

Follow Inside Aesthetics: https://www.instagram.com/insideaestheticspodcast/

Follow Felix: https://www.instagram.com/drfelixbertram/

Join host Felix Bertram as he sits down with Canadian aesthetic entrepreneurs and educators, Dan and Michele Julien, the dynamic duo behind Danesthetics Medical. Based in Ottawa, Canada, Dan and Michele have transformed their passion for aesthetics into a global online learning empire, amassing millions of views every month on YouTube and Patreon. Incredibly, their online ventures now generate more revenue than their clinic!

In this episode, the couple shares their journey to success and the pivotal moments that shaped their careers. From Dan's early drive to become a business owner to his unexpected entry into the world of aesthetics, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.

Episode highlights:

• How Dan's childhood experiences and career as a Nurse Practitioner fuelled his courage to take risks.
• The story behind their YouTube success
• Tips on being genuine and charismatic on camera
• Working together as a couple
• YouTube vs Instagram vs TikTok vs Patreon
• I want to be the "Face of Canada"
• Choosing the "hard" path that offers the most reward
• Transparent talks on revenue streams from their online platforms
• The future of Danesthetics Medica
• Managing the balance between online growth and the clinic
• How AI could reshape the future of aesthetics

Follow Dan: https://www.instagram.com/danestheticsmedical

Follow Michele: https://www.instagram.com/michele_julien

Follow Felix: https://www.instagram.com/drfelixbertram

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194