#149: From Plans To Profits: The Key To Retaining Top Talent In Your MedSpa With Mary Beth Hagen

Cameron is joined by Mary Beth Hagen, a veteran in the aesthetic medicine industry, and they discuss the evolution of Mary Beth's business from recruiting to coaching and screening for aesthetic providers. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding innate aptitudes for success in aesthetic medicine, innovative screening processes, and the dynamics of compensation and business management in aesthetic practices. The episode emphasizes the need for effective communication and creating win-win environments for both injectors and practices.

Mary Beth and Cameron discuss the complexities of employee rewards, compensation programs, and the challenges faced by practice owners in the aesthetic medicine industry. They delve into the importance of understanding individual employee needs, the lack of standardized compensation data for injectors, and the factors influencing compensation such as experience and revenue generation. They also touch on the role of private equity in the industry, the evolving landscape of aesthetic practices, and the critical importance of skilled providers in delivering quality patient care.

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Takeaways:

• The aesthetic medicine field lacks formal training and credentialing paths.
• Understanding innate aptitudes is crucial for success in aesthetic medicine.
• Screening processes can help identify the right fit for practices and injectors.
• Compensation discussions should be transparent and based on market realities.
• Injectors often lack negotiation skills, impacting their compensation.
• Practices must recognize the value of their injectors to retain them.
• Communication and expectations are key to a successful employer-employee relationship.
• Injectors need support in understanding the business side of aesthetics.
• Creating a performance management process can enhance employee satisfaction.
• Aesthetic practices should focus on individual development goals alongside business objectives. Different employees have unique rewards and motivations.
• Setting expectations at the beginning of the year is crucial.
• There is a significant lack of data on injector compensation.
• Compensation varies widely based on experience and revenue generation.
• High-performing injectors require competitive compensation packages.
• Attracting experienced injectors is a challenge for new practice owners.
• Private equity investment in aesthetic medicine has its challenges.
• The future of aesthetic practices may lean towards wellness and regenerative medicine.
• Providers play a vital role in the success of aesthetic practices.
• The aesthetic medicine field is evolving with new trends and technologies.

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