Aesthetics Business Cast

We caught up with Professor David Sines behind the scenes at ABC 2023. Chair of the JCCP and the leading national expert on the new regulations, David led the national review on education and training standards for the non-surgical sector in England. Listen in to find out all you need to know about the proposed regulations and licensing scheme - described as the ‘biggest shakeup in a generation’....

Our annual Aesthetics Business Conference (ABC) – the UK’s premier dedicated business conference for aesthetic practitioners - returned for its sixth year on 19 September 2023. ABC 2023 was the first opportunity for the sector to learn about the major legislative changes and licensing scheme coming to the sector, in our medicolegal sessions with the Joint Council for Medical Practitioners (JCCP). ...

In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked we wrap up 2022, taking you on a whistlestop tour of the highlights of Hamilton Fraser’s podcasts. What a year it’s been! We kicked off with our very own Shelly Hemmings, who shared her insights into all things insurance and what to look for in a training course. We learnt all about how to be a paperless practitioner with Pabau. Manrina Rhode took us through...

Summer may be over, but with an array of aesthetics events to attend this autumn including CCR, and our own Aesthetics Business Conference , we are excited to welcome Shannon Kilgariff, editor and content manager at the number one learning resource and events company for medical aesthetic practitioners, Aesthetics Media. In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked, Shannon shares her vision for the Aes...

This month, our host Viki Hooker is joined by special guest Gareth Lewis from the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), along with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. Tune in to find out who are the BACN, and how could your business benefit from membership?

This month, our host Viki Hooker is joined by special guest Natalie Haswell from Haswell Aesthetics, along with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. Natalie has been a Registered General Nurse since 2005 and has extensive experience in many clinical areas. But how did she make the leap to running a successful medical aesthe...

As we spring forward in 2022, our host Viki Hooker brings another exciting podcast with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. This month we are joined by Lorna Bowes from Aesthetic Source. Lorna is an experienced business owner, aesthetic nurse and trainer, having worked in aesthetics since the early 1990s. With extensive e...

Host Viki Hooker welcomes back Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance, to celebrate National Dentistry month with special guest Dr. Manrina Rhode, who has become known as one of the top cosmetic dentists in the UK.

Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance are joined by special guest Natalie Dryden, Head of Partnerships at Pabau. Pabau clinic software is a complete practice management application used by hundreds of healthcare practitioners in the UK.

A new year calls for a new season! We are back with the newest series of Aesthetics Unlocked where your host Viki Hooker sits down with CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Eddie Hooker and Head of Healthcare, Mark Copsey and discuss all things cosmetic! Kick starting this new season we are proud to be joined with one of our own, Shelly Hemmings, who lets us in with all the industry secrets and her plans for 2...

Representing the Finishing Touches Group, Sarah Whitehead discusses the benefits of ART and medical micropigmentation for both patients and practitioners with CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Eddie Hooker and Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance, Mark Copsey. Take a listen to discover why now is the perfect time to consider expanding your skillset and find out more about outlay, return...

We have reached our last ABC Special of Aesthetics Unlocked! We really hope you have enjoyed re-living the event with us and we can’t wait to see you again next year! Last but not least, please welcome – Professor David Sines!

Mental health is of imperative importance, especially after the past years we’ve had. The conversation within the cosmetic industry is no different and Kimberley Cairns is the queen of mental health in the sector! We are super excited for you to hear this episode!

We are half way through out ABC Specials and are still loving every single one! A month post ABC and it is amazing to hear from our speakers how they found the first LIVE, physical event back in the industry post COVID went!! Next up, queen of taxes.. Della Hudson!

We’re loving these ABC Specials and know you guys are too! Next up, a familiar face to Aesthetics Unlocked and the King of Aesthetics.. Professor Bob Khanna!

We're back with our second Aesthetics Unlocked ABC Special! With the masters of everything marketing and social media, Alex Bugg of Web marketing clinic sits down with Mark Copsey to discuss how the event was going! Welcome Alex Bugg!

Our annual Aesthetics Business Conference returned on Monday 21 June 2021 – we were the first LIVE physical event back in the industry since the start of the pandemic! If you couldn’t join us physically or virtually, not to worry! Our Head of Healthcare Mark Copsey sits down with all of our speakers to find out how they felt the event went and why they love being part of ABC! In our first ABC Spec...

Did you know we are 25 this year?! Join Viki, Eddie, Mark and Hamilton Fraser's Head of Marketing Owen Woods for our 'HF Birthday special' as they talk through the journey of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance and where it all began. We also discuss the return of our Aesthetics Business Conference, the biggest business event in the cosmetic sector and what the reasons why you should attend this ye...

Whether you're new to the aesthetics industry or have years of experience behind you, you will have certainly heard of Merz. Viki, Eddie and Mark are joined with Simon and Gillian of Merz Aesthetics to talk about the past, present and future. For more information about Belotero Revive simply go to https://forms.merz-aesthetics.co.uk/belotero-revive-enquiry-form   or contact Merz Aesthetics directl...

Joined by the UK’s most renowned Aesthetics Doctor amongst celebs and influencers, with over 500,000 followers on social media, Viki, Eddie and Mark discuss with Dr Ahmed his journey into the industry. This episode is full of tips, stories and laughter. Dr Ahmed shares his devotion to social media and how he stands out amongst the competition which ultimately brings in more customers and the impor...

Ever wondered how to boost your business plan to generate more profit or how to start a successful business during a global pandemic? Well, Viki, Eddie and Mark are joined with Adrian Richards and Jim Savin of Cosmetic Courses to discuss just that..  Listen to this month's episode for business tips, recommendations and what procedures Adrian thinks President Biden has had!  Cosmetic Courses social...

Happy New Year and welcome back to our first episode of 2021!! To kick off what we are confident will be a fabulous year, we are joined with married duo Sr Miranda and Tim Pearce from SkinViva. We talk about the importance of interaction with your customers as well as their success story! What a way to start the new year!   SkinViva Socials   Twitter: @skinviva  Facebook: Skinviva Instagram: @skin...

Merry Christmas to one and all! As 2020 comes to a close (thank God!) we wanted to end the year with a laugh! In our Christmas special, we are joined with none other than Professor Bob Khanna! In this fun episode, Viki, Eddie and Mark discuss with Dr Bob how to own a successful training institute as well as hearing which A List celeb he would love to work on! Maybe some vocal skills are even share...

Our November episode of Aesthetics Unlocked is quite possibly our most exciting one yet. Most commonly known for winning The Apprentice series in 2013 and Co-founder and Director of Dr Leah Skin Clinic, Tor, Eddie and Mark sit down with none other but Dr Leah Totton.  The conversation bounces from how Dr Leah Totton got into the aesthetics industry, her views on COVID, to female empowerment surrou...

The wait is over and our third episode of Aesthetics Unlocked has arrived! With special guests Uliana Gout (President of BCAM) and Greg White (CEO of BCAM) Viki, Eddie and Mark discuss who the British College of Aesthetic Medicine are and what they do; as well as getting the inside scoop on their 20th birthday celebrations next year! With the uplifting personalities of this bunch combined with the...