Rebekah and Janelle take a trip down memory lane and share how they "grew up" in the med spa world, starting at the front desk of a tiny two location practice and working their way into multi clinic leadership. They talk about the early days of paper charts, grassroots marketing, and doing whatever it took to get patients in the door, long before digital ads did the heavy lifting.

Along the way, they break down the habits that moved their careers forward, from staying curious and joining every training to asking better questions and solving problems instead of just spotting them. They also share how great mentors, tough feedback, and safe leadership made all the difference.

Whether you are at the front desk, managing a busy clinic, or dreaming about your next role, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for growth, leadership, and a career you love in aesthetics.

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Rebekah and Janelle are looking ahead and getting real about how to build a smart, intentional plan for 2026. Instead of letting the year happen to you, they walk through how to learn from 2025, set clear revenue goals, and anchor everything to a few big priorities that actually move the needle.

They break down how to forecast by provider, why revenue per hour and utilization matter, and how PTO, schedule changes, and new hires affect your numbers more than you think. The conversation covers pricing analysis, CapEx decisions, and why training and development must be baked into the plan, not added as an afterthought.

Finally, they talk about people. From identifying who is ready for more to spotting who may be phasing out, they show how a solid people plan is just as important as any spreadsheet if you want 2026 to work in your favor.

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Rebekah and Janelle sit down to unpack how unpredictable the aesthetic industry has become and what med spa leaders can do about it. They reflect on a time when revenue cycles, filler demand, and category growth felt stable, then contrast it with today's reality of viral trends, GLP 1 patients, and shifting consumer sentiment.

They dig into the filler "bad press," how social media has amplified fear, and why education and ethical consultation still win. The conversation moves into buzzwords like regenerative and wellness, what patients think they mean, and the services practices already have that fit those buckets.

From GLP 1 volume loss to membership design and cross pollinating wellness, skincare, and injectables, this episode gives practical ideas for 2026 planning so owners and providers can stay nimble, protect trust, and keep growing in a rapidly evolving market.

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