Welcome to Beauty & The Brain, the podcast where medical aesthetics meets real business strategy. In this episode, Dr. Chris Croley and Nurse Practitioner Jerry Drinkard take you behind the scenes of their journey from humble beginnings—hosting Botox parties in Chicago—to running the successful Skin & Tonic MedSpa in Pace, Florida.

💉 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- The biggest mistakes new injectors and medspa owners make (and how to avoid them)

- Why strategic planning, profit margins, and overhead awareness are crucial to aesthetic success

- The truth about new patient acquisition costs and marketing ROI

- How to build your dream team and create lasting patient retention

- The power of inclusivity, diversity, and patient trust in brand loyalty

- Tips on revenue projections, business operations, and staying ahead of industry trends

Whether you're an aspiring injector, seasoned provider, or a beauty business entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to grow and scale your aesthetic practice.

🧠 Hot Topics Covered:

- MedSpa startup tips

- Aesthetic business growth strategies

- Cost per acquisition in medical aesthetics

- Importance of business education in injectables

- How to convert consultations into treatments

- The role of team culture and mission alignment

- Navigating DEI and inclusivity in the beauty industry

- Tools like HR compliance services for small practices

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your questions or business challenges—we might feature them in a future episode!