True to Form

Audrey Neff sits down with Managing Partner & Owner of L-Aesthetics & Longevity, Josh Iffla, to unpack his journey from corporate America to aesthetic medicine. Josh unveils the most critical KPI's (key performance indicators) practices should be tracking on a daily basis, effective strategies to increase revenue per appointment, why you need to hold your team accountable for hitting sales numbers...

As a growing number of practices raise capital in the race to form nation-wide empires, the aesthetic landscape as we know it is changing. John Wheeler, CEO of Alpha Aesthetic Partners, rejoins True to Form to discuss the paradigm shift the medical aesthetics industry is now experiencing as it moves into the consolidation stage of growth. John unpacks the driving factors behind starting Alpha Aest...

Audrey Neff sits down with Francis X. Acunzo, CEO of Acara Partners & President of Princeton Medspa Partners, to discuss the past, current, and future state of medical aesthetics. Having successfully launched over 180 medical spas across the U.S, Fran shares the top mistakes aesthetic practices make that hinder growth, opportunities for businesses looking to exit, and predictions on what the indus...

Host Audrey Neff sits down with aesthetic industry OG, April Linden, in this week's episode of True to Form. April unpacks her 20-year journey in aesthetics and how it's led her to her current management role at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa as Director of Patient Experience. Tune in to hear April's bullet-proof tactics she has implemented in their San-Diego based practice to dram...

Host Audrey Neff sits down with CEO of 3-location med spa & plastic surgery center, John Wheeler, in this no-filter first episode of 2023. John discusses his unique philosophy in how core values & a family-like culture have become the driving factors in the success of his multi-location practice, Esthetics Center. Tune in to hear his insightful tips around employee retention, motivating staff memb...

Healthcare attorney & founder of the Florida Healthcare Law Firm, Jeff Cohen, discusses the emergence of IV therapy in the elective medical space. Jeff dives into the crucial need for regulatory compliance, proper business education, and the drivers behind why he started the American IV Association (AIVA) which is dedicated solely to providing this information to IV therapy providers and business...

Host Tim Sawyer chats with VP of Sales for Cherry Patient Financing, Andy Cahoy, to discuss effective ways to reduce barriers of entry for potential consumers seeking aesthetic treatments. Tune in to hear the benefits of offering avenues for patient financing to not only increase consultation conversions, but to also improve per-patient spend and practice profitability.

Host Tim Sawyer chats with returning guest Warren Danforth about the state of the economy and the current macroeconomic factors facing both consumers and practice owners. While demand for aesthetic treatments remains strong, the rising inflation, shortage of workers, and federal rate hikes are bringing a sense of uncertainty for the future. Tune into this episode to hear insight from successful me...

K ara Moncrief, Director of Clinical Communications at Viora, returns to the show to discuss trending Male & Millennial treatments to expand your practice, what men seek when looking for aesthetic procedures, and tips to gauge your patients' evolving treatment interests over time.

Join Tim Sawyer and Warren Danforth for Part 2 of the conversation that picks up where the last episode left off. Warren discusses the current state of consumer sentiment, the economic impact of inflation, the supply chain, and more in medical aesthetics -- plus how to avoid being a commodity with consistent brand messaging and communication.

One of #TrueToForm's most popular guests, Warren Danforth, returns to the show to discuss how to optimize practice efficiency during times of high growth. Warren unpacks how marketing & technology has evolved over the last decade, what providers can do to maximize success in today's current state, and the utmost importance of putting customer value first.

Chief Scientific Officer of Suneva Medical, Dr. Brian Pilcher, appears on this week's episode to delve into the evolution of neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and regenerative medicine in the aesthetics industry. Tune in to hear the challenges that come with advertising regenerative treatments on Google, the emergence of patients experiencing 'filler fatigue', and why we are headed for an inflectio...

Industry expert and international speaker, Kara Moncrief, shares her journey in aesthetics, drivers behind the current industry surge, plus her advice for choosing the right vendor partnerships to support the best training, technology & patient outcomes in your practice.

Dr. Michael Gold returns to the show to share his personal & professional journey to becoming a world-renowned dermatologist. Dr. Gold unpacks why medical professionals should always continue to invest in their clinical & business skill sets, how choosing the right lasers can help differentiate your practice, plus the importance of having avenues for patients to finance higher-cost treatments, yet...

CEO of MRP, Scott Carson, appears on this week's episode to talk about the current state of energy based devices in elective medicine. Scott dives into how practices can purchase used capital equipment with a reasonable investment, how to manage operating costs more efficiently, plus his advice for providers entering the marketplace & how they can choose devices more effectively for the patients t...

Partner of OJM Group, Attorney & Wealth Management Expert, David Mandell, returns to the show to talk about the importance of implementing systems & processes to maximize value, how to effectively position your practice for the end goal, and why you should always stay focused working on your business vs. just in it.

Partner at the ByrdAdatto law firm, Brad Adatto, joins #TruetoForm to talk about the velocity of start-up med spas in 2021 vs. years prior, legal tips for getting your practice set up the right way, and the importance of always starting with the end goal in mind.

One of the most important lessons learned from the challenging 2020 year was the power of retail in your practice. In this episode, Master Trainer & Director of Education for Dermaconcepts, Candace Noonan, breaks down the importance of having a strong retail component in your business and why branding your skincare the right way will set you apart in this industry.