The Flock and Gather Podcast

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Sep 2026

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The Flock & Gather Podcast loves everything wellness! Hosted by Allan Share, President of the Spa Industry Association, we chat with our friends within the spa and wellness industry and discuss all things that pertain to wellness.

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September 21, 2026Episode 22319 min

Episode 223 with Megan Comunale from My Salon Suite

We talked with Megan Comunale, Marketing Manager at My Salon Suite, about how their 385 locations help spa, salon, skin care, jewelry, and other beauty professionals build successful businesses. Megan shares how leasing a suite gives professionals the freedom to set their own hours, prices, and client experience, while getting real support from mentors, business guidance, and a built-in community at each location. If you're ready to grow your income, keep more of what you earn, and build a practice on your terms, this episode is for you.

August 31, 2026Episode 22220 min

Episode 222 with Bart Foreman from CXBeauty.io

This week we sat down with Bart Foreman, Founder and Marketing Magician at CXBeauty.io, to talk about customer experience and why clients keep coming back to your facility for how you make them feel. We also get into what AI means for salons and spas right now, including voice phone answering technology that picks up when you can't, actually engages with your clients, and costs far less than you'd expect.

July 24, 2026Episode 22120 min

Episode 221 with Christian Byrd from Marsh Insurance (part 2 of 2)

The proper business insurance is critical not only as a business owner or manager, but to your facility and people. Workers Compensation, General and Professional Liability, why you may need your auto on your business policy and so much more. Digging deep for the right kind of insurance is critical and making sure there is no gap in coverage!

July 24, 2026Episode 22020 min

Episode 220 with Christian Byrd from Marsh Insurance (part 1 of 2)

In this episode, we chat with Christian from Marsh Insurance. Marsh Insurance provides personal and business insurance to our 125,000 members of the Spa Industry Association. Today's conversation covered the need for health insurance, life insurance, and dental/vision insurance. It's so important to make sure you are buying the right kind of insurance.

July 21, 2026Episode 21820 min

Episode 218 with Lisa Rossmann from Hand & Stone

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Rossmann, Chief Corporate Spas & Innovation Office at Hand & Stone. Lisa's a true industry leader who made a bold career pivot from finance into the beauty and wellness space. Today, she oversees 675+ spa locations across North America as a multi-unit franchise owner and she's here to share the insights that got her there.

July 13, 2026Episode 21721 min

Episode 217 with John Harms from MEEVO

A conversation with John Harms, Founder and Chairman at MEEVO Software formerly Millennium. They have 40 years of developing state of the art software for spas and salons, are hugely customer service oriented and have joined the AI revolution in keeping their software technologically up to date!

June 15, 2026Episode 21721 min

Episode 216 with Nuttha Goutier from Sabai Thai Spa

Allan chats with Nuttha Goutier from Sabai Thai Spa. sabaithai.com

June 1, 2026Episode 21620 min

Episode 215 with Niko Kovacevic from Make It Marketable

Allan chats with Niko Kovacevic from Make It Marketable https://makeitmarketable.net/

May 7, 2026Episode 21522 min

Episode 214 with guest Drew Coleman, Vice President of DMK Skincare

Allan chats with guest Drew Coleman, Vice President of DMK Skincare! For over 50 years, DMK Skin Care has remained at the forefront of paramedical skin revision. Operating in more than 37 countries, DMK is dedicated to building client confidence from the inside out. By utilizing their signature four-step philosophy—Remove, Rebuild, Protect, Maintain—they deliver a global standard of excellence through world-class skincare and nutritional supplements. dannemking.com

April 27, 2026Episode 21419 min

Episode 213 with guest Ari Kimmelfeld from Commonplace

Allan chats with Ari Kimmelfeld from Commonplace. Commonplace is a wonderful marketplace to find gently used wellness equipment from anywhere in the country. The company specializes in inspection and white glove delivery as needed. They have a great warranty program and and you can even make a deal on item you would like to purchase. trycommonplace.com