What We’re Learning & Where We’re Headed

About this episode

Mary and Carla share updates from Smiley Aesthetics, discussing growth and lessons learned in the med spa industry.

In this episode of Not Just Lip Service , Mary and Carla share exciting updates from behind the scenes at Smiley Aesthetics. From company growth to operational lessons, they unpack what’s new, what’s working, and what’s evolving across the med spa landscape. Tune in for an honest, insightful conversation about the ongoing journey of building a multi-state medical aesthetics brand—and what they’ve learned along the way. 🔗 Want more? Join our exclusive community on Patreon for deep dives into med spa operations, clinical protocols, compliance strategies, and everything in between: Patreon.com/smileyaesthetics

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Smiley Ford, Carla Smiley Pierson

Topics covered

• med spa operations
• company growth
• medical aesthetics
• business lessons
• multi-state brand

Keywords

• med spa
• aesthetics
• business growth
• operational lessons
• medical aesthetics brand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smiley Aesthetics, Patreon

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