Artwork

Content provided by American Med Spa Association - AmSpa. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by American Med Spa Association - AmSpa or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Building Success with Smiley Aesthetics: Compliance, Community and Collaboration

36:57
 
Share
 

Manage episode 480018942 series 2093150
Content provided by American Med Spa Association - AmSpa. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by American Med Spa Association - AmSpa or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

“All medical providers just aren't taught the skills to own and operate a business successfully.” This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Mary Smiley Ford, MSN, APRN, CRNA, and Carla Pierson, DNP, MBA, RN, identical twins and co-founders of Smiley Aesthetics in Nashville, Tennessee. They explore how their mission to empower med spa providers through compliance, clinical training and business support has fueled the growth of a platform powering over 140 independent med spas. In this conversation, you will hear:

  • How Smiley Aesthetics supports med spa owners with compliance, clinical training and business tools;
  • Why regulatory compliance is the foundation of their franchise-like platform;
  • The importance of structure with medical directors and prescribing protocols;
  • How collaboration and community-building have elevated them all;
  • The unique factor of being identical twins and how it fuels their success;
  • How Mary’s journey highlights aesthetics as an avenue for providers in recovery;
  • Building their dream package: a training facility, surgery center and med spa.
  • Plans for future expansion, a men-focused med spa, and more!

---

Music by Ghost Score

  continue reading

105 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 480018942 series 2093150
Content provided by American Med Spa Association - AmSpa. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by American Med Spa Association - AmSpa or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

“All medical providers just aren't taught the skills to own and operate a business successfully.” This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Mary Smiley Ford, MSN, APRN, CRNA, and Carla Pierson, DNP, MBA, RN, identical twins and co-founders of Smiley Aesthetics in Nashville, Tennessee. They explore how their mission to empower med spa providers through compliance, clinical training and business support has fueled the growth of a platform powering over 140 independent med spas. In this conversation, you will hear:

  • How Smiley Aesthetics supports med spa owners with compliance, clinical training and business tools;
  • Why regulatory compliance is the foundation of their franchise-like platform;
  • The importance of structure with medical directors and prescribing protocols;
  • How collaboration and community-building have elevated them all;
  • The unique factor of being identical twins and how it fuels their success;
  • How Mary’s journey highlights aesthetics as an avenue for providers in recovery;
  • Building their dream package: a training facility, surgery center and med spa.
  • Plans for future expansion, a men-focused med spa, and more!

---

Music by Ghost Score

  continue reading

105 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play