Aesthetic Business Masters
Aesthetic Business Masters is your go-to podcast for all things marketing, PR, and personal branding in the beauty and aesthetic industry. Each fortnight, we bring you exclusive interviews with leading experts, influencers, and industry insiders who share their tips, insights, and golden nuggets on how to build and grow a successful beauty brand and/or clinic. From mastering social media strategies and personal branding to understanding the power of PR and marketing, we dive deep into the latest trends and proven techniques that can help you stand out in a competitive market. Whether you’re an aesthetician, beauty entrepreneur, or marketer, tune in to gain actionable advice and drive your business to new heights. Subscribe now and stand out from the crowd! To learn more about the Aesthetic Business Masters Community, visit: https://aestheticbusinessmasters.com.au/ Follow us at: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK LINKEDIN YOUTUBE
Episodes
What does it take to turn clinical experience into a trusted skincare and technology brand?
In this episode of The Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, host Nicole Montgomery speaks with April Dunn RN, founder of Platinum by April and Nurses’ Choice, about her journey from working hospital night shifts to building an aesthetic clinic and launching an Australian LED light-therap...
What happens to your clinic when a potential patient sends an enquiry at 8pm, messages you on Instagram, or calls while your reception team is already busy?
In this episode of The Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, we sit down with Ramey Shehata, Head of Partnerships at Podium, to explore how AI and smarter communicati...
In this episode of The Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, Nurse Jodie Fisher shares how she transformed nearly four decades of nursing experience into a thriving aesthetic business on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Jodie takes us through her transition from traditional nursing into cosmetic medicine and the journey of founding Nurse Jodie Clinic. She discusses building a succes...
What does it take to build an award-winning skin clinic that continues to thrive after more than 25 years?
In this episode of The Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, we sit down with Carly Knowles, Founder and Principal Clinician of Bella Pelle Body Clinic, to explore the journey behind one of Australia's most respected skin clinics.
From hu...
Tekah Loutsis began her career as a beauty therapist before transitioning into nursing, giving her a rare, dual understanding of skin health and aesthetic medicine. Today she leads TK Aesthetics & Skin across multiple locations, trains more than 100 cosmetic nurses annually through TK Aesthetics Education, and has helped launch over 20 aesthetic clinics national...
Welcome back to the Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, where host Nicole Montgomery speaks with the innovators, educators and entrepreneurs shaping the future of the aesthetics industry.
In this episode, Nicole is joined by Renée Altakrity, founder and master educator of SQT Australia, to talk about...
In this episode of The Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, we sit down with Summer, owner and founder of Skin by Summer, located in the beautiful seaside town of Mornington, Melbourne.
Summer's journey into the beauty industry began at just 14 years old when she attended the renowned Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College. Since then, she has built more than 20 years of industry experien...
What does it take to stay relevant, ethical, and successful in the ever-evolving aesthetics industry?
In this episode of the Aesthetic Business Masters Podcast, we sit down with Kristy Jones, founder of Skin Joy and an industry educator with more than 35 years of experience in beauty, skincare, and professional training. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Kristy shares why ongoing education is one of the most valuable inves...
Nicole Montgomery interviews Phil from Monesthetica about the science of true exosomes, how they differ from synthetic alternatives, and the role of PDRN and targeted cocktails in regenerative aesthetics.
The episode also explores a barrier‑first home care approach with My Skin Chemistry, practical ways clinics can integrate exosomes into treatment protocols to speed recovery, improve consistency, and strengthen long‑term outcomes,...
Nicole Montgomery interviews Jamal Ammar about building a skin-first aesthetic clinic, integrating clinical skincare into treatments and why prescribing cosmeceutical routines improves outcomes, trust and revenue. They cover choosing Is Clinical, educating patients, and using AI to simplify treatment plans.
Designed for clinic owners and practitioners, this episode offers practical strategies to boost retention, enhance patient exp...
Nicole Montgomery interviews Kaitlyn, Director of K Bridge Medical, about bringing Rejuran to Australia. Kaitlyn shares her shift from a 20-year IT career to founding Rejuran Australia, identifying market gaps, and investing in education and KOL partnerships to build trust.
The episode covers authorised supply and authenticity measures, the role of the Rejuran Academy, lessons learned as a founder, and future priorities for an inte...
Future-Proofing Your Aesthetic Business: Building an Asset, Not Just an Income
What does it really mean to future-proof your aesthetic business?
In this episode, Nicole Montgomery is joined by business advisor, speaker, and industry judge Giulia Teaupa to explore how clinic owners can build sustainable, scalable businesses that hold long-term value — with or without them at the centre.
Drawing from her experience buildin...
Host Nicole Montgomery sits down with Estelle Carroll, founder of BOSS Coaching, for a powerful conversation on the business side of aesthetics. Together, they unpack one of the industry’s biggest blind spots: leadership, sales, and communication.
Known for her dynamic, high-energy style, Estelle combines business expertise with performance flair to help leaders and teams across Australia and New Zealand build confidence, str...
Regional Aesthetic Expert Raising the Standard for Safe, Natural Cosmetic Care in Australia
Shepparton, VIC — As cosmetic treatments continue to surge in popularity across Australia, one regional clinic is emerging as a trusted voice for safe, natural, and balanced aesthetic care.
ANO Cosmetics & Skin, founded by Registered Nurse Olivia Feldtmann, is redefining what modern aesthetics look like — focusing on subtle e...
Emelly Simons is sharp, straight-talking, and fiercely committed to helping salon and clinic owners get their businesses (and their confidence) back on track. She’s been called the sparkly Gordon Ramsay of the industry with over 20 years in the beauty and aesthetics space, she knows exactly what it takes to turn a struggling business into a thriving one, and she’s not afraid to say what others won’t.
Her journey b...
Nicole Montgomery interviews Lisa Johnson, Epicutis President of Sales and Marketing, about her journey from clinical practice to global leadership and how clinical experience shaped Epicutus’ science-first, luxury skincare.
The episode covers Epicutus’ minimalist, high-purity approach, post-procedure care, ingredient transparency, education for clinicians, and the brand’s expansion into Australia and New Zealand ...
Nicole Montgomery and Pia Kynoch share a short, practical guide for clinic owners and aesthetic professionals to use the holiday period to truly rest and rejuvenate. Using nervous-system literacy and simple body-based practices (grounding, breath, sensory visualization), they explain how to break the ‘wired and tired’ cycle and train your body to relax.
Listeners will get clear tips for setting boundaries, preparing for...
Nicole Montgomery talks with Max Stock, founder and CEO of Signum Biosciences and Epicutis, about the science-driven skincare brand built on a patented anti-inflammatory molecule (TSC) developed from Princeton research. They discuss how inflammation and the skin microbiome underlie skin health, Epicutis’s minimalist, high-quality formulations, and the brand’s clinical focus.
Max explains why biotech origins give Epicuti...
On this episode of Aesthetic Business Masters, host Nicole Montgomery speaks with Tatjana, National Sales and Education Manager for Skin Suite Australia, about treating the skin holistically and mastering the mindful consultation. They explore the skin–body connection, nutraceuticals and targeted internals, and practical clinical strategies for lasting results.
Tatyana shares her psychology and functional medicine insights, a...
In this episode Nicole interviews Nancy, director of the Australian Dermal and Laser Institute (TADLI), about the rise of plasma technologies in Australia, their evolution from traditional fibroblasting to advanced systems like Fusion8 and cold plasma, and the real-world benefits for clinics and patients.
They discuss TADLI’s focus on rigorous education, device testing, and reliable partnerships, plus practical business impac...
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