Med Spa Marketing Group Chat

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Med Spa Marketing Group Chat is your insider's guide to the ever-evolving world of medical spa marketing. Join us as we dive deep into the strategies, tactics, and trends that can help your medical spa thrive in today's competitive landscape. Our experienced hosts—the marketing team behind Alpha Aesthetics Partners—share their insights, case studies, and real-world experiences, providing you with valuable tips and actionable advice to elevate your med spa's marketing game. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or just starting in the field, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the dynamic world of med spa marketing. Tune in, subscribe, and get ready to take your med spa's marketing efforts to the next level!

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August 11, 202624 min

083: Preference Is Not a Strategy

Kevin, Andrea, and Mitch talk through the balance between standardization and brand individuality inside a growing med spa platform. Alpha is a house of brands, not a branded house, which means the systems underneath the work can be shared while the patient-facing brand still needs to feel local, personal, and distinct. They break down what should be standardized, including infrastructure, processes, reporting, data architecture, CRM workflows, and operational systems. But they also explain why brand voice, visual identity, patient touchpoints, website experience, and local market strategy cannot simply be copied and pasted across every practice. The conversation also gets into testing, iteration, partner collaboration, and why the best ideas do not always come from the top down. A strong shared system creates leverage, but the real power comes from using data, local insight, and creative testing to decide what should stay unique and what should become standard across the portfolio. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rxMHATC3WSA FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

July 28, 202626 min

082: Is Your CRM Working?

Kevin, Andrea, and Mitch break down what a CRM actually does for a med spa, why it matters, and where practices often misunderstand the tool. A CRM is more than a database. It manages the patient journey from awareness to lead capture, booking, visit, retention, and referral, while helping teams understand where their marketing dollars are really working. They explain why a CRM can feel like a chore or even like "Big Brother" if the team does not understand how their daily inputs connect to the bigger picture. But when the system is set up correctly and used consistently, it becomes a way to track attribution, measure return on ad spend, improve follow-up, protect the patient journey, and create better collaboration between marketing and operations. The conversation also covers automation, missed call text-back workflows, lapsed patient campaigns, offer attribution, CRM-to-EMR integration, and why technology still needs human ownership to be effective. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kuP9eavbizk FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

July 21, 202624 min

081: Refined at Blossom - Two Practices Become One

Blossom Medical and Refined Aesthetics were already connected through mentorship, shared values, and years of professional trust. The rebrand simply gave that relationship a clearer shape. Kevin and Lauren unpack how the two practices came together without making the transition feel one-sided. Every decision, from the refreshed identity to the patient brochure, signage, interiors, and service materials, was designed to reflect both practices and give patients confidence in what was changing. The name may look different, but the people, care, and relationships remain at the center. This is the story of a partnership built with intention, where Blossom Medical helped influence the next chapter of Refined Aesthetics, and Refined created room for Blossom's history, character, and community to remain part of the brand. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies https://www.refinedaesthetics.net/ https://blossomaesthetic.com/ LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

July 14, 202617 min

080: Where Marketing and Operations Have to Meet

Most med spas pour their budget into finding new patients. But about 90% of revenue comes from the patients they already have, which makes retention the real growth engine. In this Med Spa Marketing Group Chat and Operation Med Spa crossover, the hosts sit down with Bek to talk about how to keep patients loyal and spending. They get into Jay Abraham's three ways to grow a business, a win-back campaign that brought in close to a quarter-million dollars in just a couple of months, and how list segmentation reaches patients before they lapse. Bek shares her take on "immersion," or building an experience patients don't want to leave. The group also makes the case that marketing is bigger than paid ads, and that a single in-person gift certificate counts too. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hm33lS_hgTA LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

July 3, 202619 min

079: Rebranding Refined Aesthetics: Behind the Scenes with the Alpha Team

Kevin and Julia break down the creative strategy behind the Refined Aesthetics rebrand, starting with one deceptively simple question: what does "refined" actually mean? Rather than treating the word as a generic aesthetic label, they explore how refinement became a guiding principle for the entire brand, from the logo and color palette to the website, photography, typography, and written story. The conversation unpacks the difference between looking old and honoring history, why restraint can make a brand feel more elevated, and how intentional choices create a stronger patient experience. Kevin shares how the team reduced visual noise, embraced negative space, leaned into a more literary feel, and built a digital presence that reflects the care and intention patients experience inside the practice. This rebrand is not just about a new look. It is about telling the story of Refined Aesthetics in a way that feels honest, elegant, modern, and deeply connected to the larger Alpha partnership story still unfolding. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies https://www.refinedaesthetics.net/ LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

June 30, 202624 min

078: Plastic Surgery Marketing: The Final Boss of the Aesthetics Industry

Plastic surgery marketing comes with a longer, more complex patient journey than traditional med spa treatments. Kevin, Andrea, and Mitch break down why surgical procedures require a different strategy, from understanding search trends across facelifts, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, mommy makeovers, and hair transplants to recognizing the emotional triggers behind each procedure. The conversation explores how AI, patient-generated content, long-form video, lead magnets, and nurture campaigns are changing the way patients research and choose a surgeon. They also discuss why trust-building starts long before the consultation, why sales and marketing need to work as one team, and how reviews, referrals, testimonials, and before-and-afters help keep the future surgical funnel moving. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/B6uHsZz0BS0 LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

June 16, 202620 min

077: Rebranding RN Esthetics: Behind the Scenes with the Alpha Team

Thirty interviews in two days became the foundation for RN Esthetics' new website. Kevin shares the behind-the-scenes process of building a digital experience around the people who define the brand: 23 providers and seven longtime patients. Rather than relying on generic treatment messaging, the site uses real stories, genuine provider-patient relationships, and the team's own language to communicate what makes RN Esthetics different. The discussion covers why the patient remains the hero even within a provider-forward brand, how RN Esthetics' coastal New England identity shaped the visual direction, and where AI-assisted illustration supported the creative process without replacing the human story. It also explores the challenge of balancing animation, video, functionality, and page speed while creating a platform that both patients and providers can feel connected to and proud of. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies https://www.rnesthetics.com/ LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

June 2, 202628 min

076: Why Provider-Centric Marketing Is Worth the Complexity

Provider-centric marketing can be one of the strongest ways for a med spa to create trust before a patient ever walks through the door. Kevin, Mitch, and Andrea break down why provider-focused ads often outperform service-based campaigns, but also why they create new challenges around creative quality, ad performance, team dynamics, provider retention, and operational follow-through. They talk through the difference between marketing the business, the service, and the provider, plus how accountability workflows, landing pages, organic content, patient stories, and strong reporting can support the full journey. The conversation also gets into what happens when some provider ads perform better than others and why the answer is not always as simple as turning ads off. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/C1V8grSsW54 LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

May 21, 202622 min

075: Behind the Scenes: Partner 016, Preva Marketing Shoot

Kevin and Julia go behind the scenes of Alpha's newest partner, Preva Aesthetics, and unpack the energy, branding, and creative direction behind the launch. From Denver to Encinitas, the conversation explores how Preva blends wellness culture, preventative aesthetics, mindset, and community into something that feels completely unique in the med spa space. Kevin shares stories from the shoot, the inspiration behind the visuals and music, and how the team's personality shaped the final brand film. The episode also dives into Michelle's vision for creating a healthier and more intentional aesthetic experience while building a team culture rooted in positivity, confidence, and connection. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies https://prevaaesthetics.com/ LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/

May 5, 202629 min

074: How to Turn More Leads Into Booked Patients

Run the ad, get the lead, wipe your hands of it. That is the trend Mitch keeps seeing, and it is exactly the wrong way to think about it. Mitch, Riley, and Andrea break down what it actually takes to move a patient from first touch all the way to rebooked and retained. That means knowing your phone conversion rate, your missed call rate, your no-show rate, and what each one is actually costing you. A 50% cancellation rate is not just an ops problem. At $10,000 in ad spend, that is $5,000 gone. And the fix is rarely a big overhaul. Sometimes it is a missed call text back. Sometimes it is a provider walking a patient to the front desk. Sometimes it is one personalized text that drops a 60% no-show rate down to 20%. Marketing and operations are not separate teams. They are running the same race, and this conversation gets into exactly what happens when they actually work that way. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lCI-PdANM_I LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/