Beauty and the Biz

Catherine Maley, MBA

Learn the Tactics and Strategies to take your Cosmetic Practice to the Next Level. Catherine has helped many practices double or even triple their revenue, all while creating a magnetic environment that encourages word-of-mouth referrals and repeat patients. Her proven, dynamic approach to marketing, advertising, sales and customer relations has been continually developed and refined for over 40 years. Starting as an interdisciplinary Staff Coordinator with the Illinois State Medical Society and then as director of the House of Delegates for the California Medical Association, Catherine has been helping physicians and businesses reach their goals since the mid-80's. This early experience laid the groundwork for understanding and overcoming the unique challenges, threats and opportunities facing physicians. With this knowledge and experience acquired, Catherine spent the next 15 years developing and perfecting her marketing and sales techniques with various Fortune 500 companies. Her natural understanding of business gave her the edge to remain in the top 15% of all sales people nationwide. Her great successes would eventually land her the titles of National Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, and Product Development Manager for two Silicon Valley startups. From her own personal experiences, Catherine witnessed a great need for practices to develop their customer service skills and learn the delicate dance of converting consults into patients. Now, armed with her top-performing sales and marketing experience coupled with her business knowledge of the medical sector, Catherine had all the tools necessary to begin coaching, training, and marketing specifically for aesthetic surgeons and their staff. She had the experience, drive, and passion to make her clients a great success. With her stellar track record and solid business advice, Catherine is a rock star in the industry and is in great demand. Both as a consultant with word-wide clients, and as a speaker and lecturer at medical conferences all over North America, Europe and Oceania. She regularly contributes to the top medical trade publications in the industry and has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, ABC, ABC News, and others. Catherine has consulted with the top surgeons in the world as well as with industry vendors. Her creative team of designers, copywriters, web developers, videographers, mail houses and print shops provide custom products, services, and consulting to aesthetic physicians who are ready to take their practice to the next level. Catherine and her consultation practice are located in the San Francisco Bay town of Sausalito, California.

  1. 2d ago

    Extremely Lean Start to Multiple Locations — Anthony Admire, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️  Anthony Admire, MD, explains his extremely lean start and then growing to multiple plastic surgery practice locations. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Extremely lean start to multiple locations. Specifically, learn how to grow from one employee to multiple locations and a multi-specialty surgery center. First, Dr. Anthony Admire is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Additionally, he is the founder of AdmireMD Plastic Surgery and AdmireMD Skin & Wellness Clinic. Specifically, these clinics are located in Scottsdale and Arcadia, Arizona. Currently, his operation includes two locations. Furthermore, he owns full-service aesthetic and wellness clinics. Moreover, he operates a 16,000-square-foot multispecialty surgery center. However, that is not how he started. Initially, Dr. Admire opened his private practice with minimal resources. Namely, he had one employee and two treatment rooms. Additionally, he operated in less than 1,000 square feet. Plus, he had no Instagram or dedicated marketing team. Likewise, he avoided business loans. Instead, he answered the phones and responded to inquiries himself. Furthermore, he removed sutures and handled his own marketing. Therefore, his advice to younger surgeons is simple. Ultimately, you must stay lean. Now, tune in to this week's "Beauty and the Biz" podcast. Accordingly, Dr. Admire shares his strategic evolution. Gradually, he moved away from doing nearly every type of plastic surgery. Eventually, he built a highly focused and sophisticated aesthetic practice. Specifically, you will hear his growth strategies on "Beauty and the Biz". First, he transitioned from an exhausting university position into private practice. Next, he expanded without starting with an expensive office. Then, he built a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center. Later, he brought in strategic partners. Afterwards, he sold 51% to a hospital network. Additionally, he learned to track profit and loss statements. Similarly, he mastered tracking the cost of goods, provider compensation, and patient acquisition. Thus, do not add more space or overhead yet. Rather, listen to how Dr. Admire built his foundation first on the "Beauty and the Biz" podcast. Consequently, he expanded only when the practice could support it. Ultimately, Dr. Admire built strategically by understanding his numbers. Furthermore, he controlled expenses and focused on growth. Similarly, your Practice Performance Audit gives you that same objective view of your practice. Consequently, you can stop guessing and make smarter decisions.   Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny   Visit Dr. Admire's Website #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    Extremely Lean Start to Multiple Locations — Anthony Admire, MD
  2. Jul 31

    How to Leave a Practice with Relationships Intact — Neil Vranis, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️  Neil Vranis, MD, based on his own experience in Beverly Hills, CA, explains how to leave a plastic surgery practice with relationships intact. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. How to Leave a Practice with Relationships Intact. Dr. Neil Vranis shares what he learned inside an elite Beverly Hills practice before opening his own. Notably, I speak with Dr. Neil Vranis in this week's "Beauty and the Biz" podcast. Undoubtedly, he is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills. Previously, he completed his fellowship with world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami. Subsequently, Dr. Vranis was invited to join the practice. Notably, he became its first associate surgeon. Thereafter, he spent the next three years learning firsthand. Specifically, he learned what it takes to operate inside an elite, highly competitive aesthetic practice. Eventually, he made the decision to open his own boutique office. Importantly, this represents The Smart Way to Transition from Associate to Owner. Fortunately, it was not a bitter breakup. Instead, it was a thoughtful and respectful transition. Chiefly, this move was based on communication, gratitude and a shared desire to preserve the relationship. Additionally, Dr. Vranis shares valuable lessons about What Every Junior Associate Should Know Before Going Solo. Particularly, he discusses joining an established surgeon's practice and earning the team's respect. Furthermore, he explains why a senior surgeon must actively position and market an associate. Obviously, they cannot simply hope patients choose them. Moreover, he reveals how to build your own reputation while practicing under a well-known surgeon's name. Interestingly, he believes many solo practices are operationally inefficient. Likewise, he details how to know when there is no longer room to grow. Ultimately, he teaches the mature way to leave a practice with relationships intact. Undeniably, one of the biggest takeaways is that a respected surgeon's name can open doors. However, patients ultimately choose the surgeon rather than just the practice name. Regardless, this is an honest conversation worth hearing. Certainly, it applies whether you are considering bringing on an associate or deciding to venture out on your own. P.S. Finally, my new "Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook" shares practical pearls from top surgeons. Specifically, these tips cover growth, leadership, patient attraction and building a practice that lasts. Accordingly, this helps whether you are just starting out, growing or planning your exit.  Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny   Visit Dr. Vranis' Website #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    How to Leave a Practice with Relationships Intact — Neil Vranis, MD
  3. Jul 24

    Can Private Equity Actually Work for Plastic Surgeons? — Vinaya Rednam, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️  Vinaya Rednam, MD, shares her experience on how private equity can actually work for plastic surgeons — even in a multi-location partnership. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Can Private Equity Actually Work for Plastic Surgeons? — Dr. Vinaya Rednam shares how her group preserved its autonomy. Additionally, she discusses individual brands and clinical control. Admittedly, private equity has a mixed reputation in plastic surgery. Indeed, there is a good reason for this. Therefore, this week's "Beauty and the Biz Podcast" interview with Dr. Vinaya Rednam was so interesting. Specifically, Dr. Rednam is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Houston. Furthermore, she has spent all 11 years of her career in the same private multi-surgeon practice. Unsurprisingly, she watched it grow from three surgeons in a tiny office to eight surgeons. Also, the practice expanded into two 10,000-square-foot locations. Additionally, they now have three operating rooms. Presently, a fourth operating room is coming. Moreover, the group opened multiple medical spas. Subsequently, the group joined a surgeon-led reconstructive private equity model. Crucially, they did this without giving up everything that made its surgeons successful. Significantly, in this episode of the "Beauty and the Biz Podcast", Dr. Rednam explains why their arrangement has worked: First, practicing plastic surgeons help lead the private equity organization. Second, partners still influence budgets, equipment and marketing. Third, surgeons maintain their own websites, social media and coordinators. Finally, compensation rewards individual profitability while supporting shared expenses. However, it isn't all smooth sailing. Sometimes, different leadership styles can create tension. Particularly, this happens when building one culture and a consistent patient experience. Nevertheless, Dr. Rednam's experience offers a rare look at how private equity can support growth. Ultimately, this growth happens without taking away the surgeon's identity. Thus, if you are considering a group practice, partnership or private equity deal, listen before signing anything. Undoubtedly, the structure and who controls it matters. P.S. Ultimately, Dr. Rednam's model works for her. However, every practice has different goals, risks and trade-offs. Fortunately, the "Practice Growth Playbook" shares lessons from more than 175 surgeon interviews. Hopefully, this will help you make smarter decisions about growth, leadership, marketing and your future. Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny   Visit Dr. Rednam's Website #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    Can Private Equity Actually Work for Plastic Surgeons? — Vinaya Rednam, MD
  4. Jul 17

    He Left the Partnership and Here's Why — Samuel E. Salcedo, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️ He Left the Partnership and Here's Why — Samuel Salcedo, MD, a private practice plastic surgeon in Corona, CA. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. He Left the Partnership and Here's Why — Starting a private practice is not just a business decision. It is a mindset shift. First, when you enter the marketplace after training, joining a mature practice is typical. However, realizing your long-term vision no longer aligns with the practice often happens later. Therefore, you have to make the difficult decision to start over. Next, you must build something of your own. Ultimately, "He Left the Partnership. Here's Why." is the perfect theme for this topic. Specifically, that is exactly what my recent "Beauty and the Biz Podcast" guest accomplished. Thus, Dr. Samuel Salcedo, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, founded The Plastics Doc & Med Spa in Corona, California. Naturally, he shares what it was really like to transition into private practice. Additionally, he discusses the lessons learned along the way. Furthermore, he explains what he would do differently today. He Left the Partnership and Here's Why — Samuel Salcedo, MD, a private practice plastic surgeon in Corona, CA. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. He Left the Partnership and Here's Why — Starting a private practice is not just a business decision. It is a mindset shift. First, when you enter the marketplace after training, joining a mature practice is typical. However, realizing your long-term vision no longer aligns with the practice often happens later. Therefore, you have to make the difficult decision to start over. Next, you must build something of your own. Ultimately, "He Left the Partnership. Here's Why." is the perfect theme for this topic. Specifically, that is exactly what my recent "Beauty and the Biz Podcast" guest accomplished. Thus, Dr. Samuel Salcedo, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, founded The Plastics Doc & Med Spa in Corona, California. Naturally, he shares what it was really like to transition into private practice. Additionally, he discusses the lessons learned along the way. Furthermore, he explains what he would do differently today. P.S. if you are serious about growing your practice, do not rely on trial and error. Instead, my new "Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook" (LINK: booksale.catherinemaley.com) distills the best business, marketing and leadership lessons. Specifically, I learned these from interviewing more than 175 top plastic surgeons. Truly, it is like having their collective wisdom on your bookshelf. Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny Visit Dr. Salcedo's website https://theplasticsdoc.com/ #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    He Left the Partnership and Here's Why — Samuel E. Salcedo, MD
  5. Jul 10

    25 Years in Solo Practice and Still Going Strong — Victor S. Ferrari, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️ Victor Ferrari, MD, talks about what it takes to still be going strong after 25 successful years in solo practice. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. 25 Years in Solo Practice and Still Going Strong — Dr. Victor Ferrari shares the simple systems that helped him build a steady, reputable cosmetic practice. Specifically, Dr. Victor Ferrari is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Additionally, he is the founder of Premier Plastic Surgery Center and Premier Spa in Charlotte, North Carolina. Furthermore, he has been in private practice for more than 25 years. Consequently, he has a strong reputation in his community. Currently, in this week's "Beauty and the Biz" podcast, Dr. Ferrari shares his secrets. Explicitly, he explains what it really takes to build a long-standing solo cosmetic practice. Importantly, he did this without chasing every shiny object. Interestingly, he would also be open to bringing in an associate surgeon. Ultimately, this would keep his surgical OR busy. Moreover, it would expand capacity and create more long-term leverage. Notably, what stood out to me was his intentional focus on the fundamentals: First, he chose a location across from a hospital to give patients confidence. Next, he built a facility designed for growth that includes room for another surgeon. Additionally, he added ancillary services that naturally feed surgical consults. Furthermore, he respects the patient's time with longer consults and minimal waiting. Finally, he created office protocols so patient concerns are answered quickly. Also, Dr. Ferrari talks about the business lessons he learned the hard way. For instance, trying to do everything himself became exhausting. Moreover, a dedicated patient care coordinator changed his conversion numbers dramatically. Undoubtedly, this "Beauty and the Biz" episode is good for any surgeon. Specifically, it is ideal for those who want a solid, reputable practice. Consequently, that practice keeps growing without chaos. P.S. Admittedly, you might be thinking about your own growth, staffing, or succession. Likewise, you might want to better leverage what you have already built. Fortunately, a Practice Performance Audit will help identify the hidden opportunities. Indeed, these opportunities are sitting inside your practice. Therefore, book your Practice Performance Audit today. Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny Visit Dr. Ferrari's website https://www.natural-lookingresults.com/ #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    25 Years in Solo Practice and Still Going Strong — Victor S. Ferrari, MD
  6. Jul 3

    Private Practice Is Not a Straight Line — James Rough, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️ James Rough, MD, shares his journey into private practice and how it is not always a straight line to become successful. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Private Practice Is Not a Straight Line — the business lessons behind building a boutique plastic surgery practice. First, this week on "Beauty and the Biz," I talk with Dr. James Rough. Indeed, he is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in private practice in Tucson, Arizona. Admittedly, Dr. Rough has an interesting story. After all, he didn't just jump straight into a solo cosmetic practice with everything figured out. Initially, he started at the VA. Next, he built his surgical experience. Then, he joined another practice. Consequently, he learned what worked and what didn't. Eventually, he used those lessons to build his own boutique-style practice. Truly, I appreciated his honesty about the journey. Occasionally, you make a decision that looks good on paper. However, you realize later it wasn't the right long-term fit. Similarly, a difficult partnership still teaches you invaluable lessons. Furthermore, COVID, market shifts, competition or staffing force you to rethink what you are building and why. Thus, in this episode of "Beauty and the Biz," we discuss several topics: For instance, we talk about transitioning from reconstruction to a cosmetic private practice. Also, we cover the pros and cons of joining another surgeon first. Additionally, we explore what he learned from a challenging partnership. Moreover, we discuss why he still values breast reconstruction. Finally, we detail how he built a more concierge, relationship-driven practice. Ultimately, if you are building, rebuilding or rethinking your private practice model, this episode provides a real-world look at what that journey can actually look like. Meanwhile, one of the biggest reasons cosmetic patients become unhappy is because they do not feel understood. Consequently, that is why I wrote my first book, "Your Aesthetic Practice / What Your Patients Are Saying." Naturally, it gives you and your team an inside look at how cosmetic patients really think, feel and make decisions. As a result, you can connect with them faster. Furthermore, you can earn their trust. Ultimately, you can create a better patient experience from consultation through post-op.  Fortunately, it is free. Therefore, you simply cover the shipping and handling. Finally, click here to get your copy. Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny Visit Catherine Maley, MBA's website https://www.catherinemaley.com/ #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    Private Practice Is Not a Straight Line — James Rough, MD
  7. Jun 26

    What 175 Plastic Surgeons Told Me About Success — Catherine Maley, MBA

    📕 Get Catherine's new book: Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ ⬇️  ➡️ Catherine Maley, MBA — Here's what 175 plastic surgeons told me about the business success of their practices. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. What 175 Plastic Surgeons Told Me About Success — The same patterns kept showing up after hundreds of interviews. In fact, the latest "Beauty and the Biz Podcast" episode shares critical patterns from years of interviewing surgeons. Specifically, these insights reveal what worked, what failed and what they wish they had known earlier. Furthermore, you will hear wisdom from top experts like Dr. Rod Rohrich and Dr. Mike Nayak. Likewise, Dr. Jerry Chidester and Dr. Raymond Lee share how their experiences shaped my new book. Geometry aside, "The Plastic Surgery Practice Growth Playbook" stems directly from these powerful lessons. Therefore, this episode is highly valuable if you want to separate thriving practices from struggling ones. Consequently, this episode is worth a listen if your practice feels busy but not necessarily better. Resources for Plastic Surgeons: 📕 Get the Beauty and the Biz Practice Growth Playbook: https://bit.ly/4cZNSuD 📊 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit: https://bit.ly/4dC2znZ 🎧 Listen to more Beauty and the Biz episodes: https://bit.ly/4aqQ2Su 🌐 Visit Catherine Maley: https://bit.ly/4eFlLR6 Enjoy, Catherine Maley, MBA Author, Consultant and Host of "Beauty and the Biz" 🔄 LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aVlqZn 🤝 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4anhDny Visit Catherine Maley, MBA's website https://www.catherinemaley.com/ #BeautyAndTheBiz #PlasticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryMarketing #AestheticPracticeMarketing #CosmeticPracticeGrowth #CatherineMaley

    What 175 Plastic Surgeons Told Me About Success — Catherine Maley, MBA
  8. Jun 19

    Getting Out of Your Own Way — T. Gerald O'Daniel, MD

    📕 Get Catherine's New Book: Plastic Surgery Practice Pearls 📅 Schedule a Practice Performance Audit ⬇️⬇️⬇️ T Gerald O'Daniel, MD, explains how getting out of your own way can be the greatest benefit to the success of your practice. Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Getting Out of Your Own Way — How to build a practice with loyal staff, strong systems and fewer distractions. First, Dr. T. Gerald O'Daniel is a double board-certified plastic and facial plastic surgeon. Specifically, he has practiced in Louisville, Kentucky, for 35 years. Indeed, he is known internationally for his face and neck lifting work. However, his business acumen stood out in this "Beauty and the Biz" episode. Particularly, he explained how he built the practice behind his reputation. Ultimately, a great practice is not built on surgical skill alone. Consequently, Dr. O'Daniel openly discussed several vital topics. Initially, he explained why staff longevity matters more than most surgeons realize. Next, he revealed how he uses a CEO and CFO. Additionally, he relies on metrics reviews to stay informed without micromanaging. Furthermore, he discussed why mixing insurance and cosmetic cultures creates major problems. Also, he shared his honest take on private equity. Hence, he explained why the deal is rarely what it looks like. Undoubtedly, my favorite part was his comment about his biggest challenge. Namely, he mentioned getting out of his own way. Truly, that is a pearl every surgeon should hear. Indeed, your practice can only grow so far if every decision must run through you. Similarly, every staff issue and number cannot rely entirely on your input. Therefore, listen to this episode of "Beauty and the Biz" today. Finally, hear how Dr. O'Daniel thinks about culture, control, metrics and growth. P.S. Importantly, keep in mind the surgeon is only half of the conversion equation. Conversely, the other half is your coordinator. Specifically, it matters how well she represents you once the patient leaves the consult room. Consequently, this reality is why I created the Converting Academy. Here, I personally train your coordinator to guide patients to a confident decision. Thus, you can book more surgery and stop letting good leads slip away. Accordingly, reply to this email if you want to talk about it first. https://bit.ly/4emvDPF   Enjoy! Catherine Maley, MBA Practice Growth Resources: Convert Consults with The Converting Academy Retain Patients with KiSS Loyalty Club Cosmetic Practice Vault Library Schedule Your Practice Growth Strategy Review   ⬇️ FREE BOOK: 📕 Get my 5-Star Rated Book, "Your Aesthetic Practice — What Your Patients Are Saying," FREE! Just pay S/H ✅ STAY UPDATED: 🌐 Catherine's Website 📝 Catherine's Blog 🎤 "Beauty and the Biz" Podcast 📺 "Beauty and the Biz" Videocast 🔊 "Beauty and the Biz" on Apple Podcasts 🤝 LET'S CONNECT: ➡️ Instagram ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Twitter ➡️ LinkedIn Schedule Your Practice Growth Strategy Review Review Beauty and the Biz on Apple Podcasts and get my 5-star rated book. FREE! Catherine Maley, MBA: Everybody that's going to wrap it up for us today on Beauty and the Biz. If you have any questions or feedback for me, you can go ahead and leave them at my website at www.CatherineMaley.com, or you can certainly DM me on Instagram @CatherineMaleyMBA. If you've enjoyed this episode on Beauty and the Biz, please head over to Apple Podcasts and give me a review and subscribe to Beauty and the Biz so, you don't miss any episodes. And of course, please share this with your staff and colleagues. And we will talk to you again soon. Take care. "The fastest way to success is to model other successful surgeons who have what you want, but you can only see their results, not the path they took to get there. So, you continue to jump from one thing to another, hoping to find something that will work for you too, but it rarely does. So, try this shortcut instead. It's guaranteed to move you forward. I compiled my intellectual property to grow cosmetic revenues, everything I've gleaned over the years into one playbook of the most successful practices and what they do to win. 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Learn the Tactics and Strategies to take your Cosmetic Practice to the Next Level. Catherine has helped many practices double or even triple their revenue, all while creating a magnetic environment that encourages word-of-mouth referrals and repeat patients. Her proven, dynamic approach to marketing, advertising, sales and customer relations has been continually developed and refined for over 40 years. Starting as an interdisciplinary Staff Coordinator with the Illinois State Medical Society and then as director of the House of Delegates for the California Medical Association, Catherine has been helping physicians and businesses reach their goals since the mid-80's. This early experience laid the groundwork for understanding and overcoming the unique challenges, threats and opportunities facing physicians. With this knowledge and experience acquired, Catherine spent the next 15 years developing and perfecting her marketing and sales techniques with various Fortune 500 companies. Her natural understanding of business gave her the edge to remain in the top 15% of all sales people nationwide. Her great successes would eventually land her the titles of National Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, and Product Development Manager for two Silicon Valley startups. From her own personal experiences, Catherine witnessed a great need for practices to develop their customer service skills and learn the delicate dance of converting consults into patients. Now, armed with her top-performing sales and marketing experience coupled with her business knowledge of the medical sector, Catherine had all the tools necessary to begin coaching, training, and marketing specifically for aesthetic surgeons and their staff. She had the experience, drive, and passion to make her clients a great success. With her stellar track record and solid business advice, Catherine is a rock star in the industry and is in great demand. Both as a consultant with word-wide clients, and as a speaker and lecturer at medical conferences all over North America, Europe and Oceania. She regularly contributes to the top medical trade publications in the industry and has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, ABC, ABC News, and others. Catherine has consulted with the top surgeons in the world as well as with industry vendors. Her creative team of designers, copywriters, web developers, videographers, mail houses and print shops provide custom products, services, and consulting to aesthetic physicians who are ready to take their practice to the next level. Catherine and her consultation practice are located in the San Francisco Bay town of Sausalito, California.

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