The Scalpel of Truth with Leisa Krauss

Oct 29 2024 26 ep. 15 mins 1

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Tired of the same old nonsense in the aesthetics industry? Craving unfiltered insights to take your practice to the next level? Look no further than The Scalpel of Truth Podcast, hosted by Leisa Krauss, The Bitch'n Beautician. With three decades of experience, Leisa peels back the surface to reveal the truth behind medical aesthetics. Each episode dives deep into the hottest topics, delivered with precision and punch. From provocative Rant-a-roonies to practice growth strategies, The Scalpel of Truth is the must-listen podcast for the medical aesthetics industry. Leisa's no-nonsense approach and sharp insights will have you hooked from the start. Fair warning: this podcast isn't for the easily offended! Leisa's truth bombs and reality checks are designed to give you the insights needed to succeed in this competitive industry. If you're ready to steer your practice to the forefront and unlock the secrets of success—and you bring your thick skin—The Scalpel of Truth is for you. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and never miss a beat in the world of medical aesthetics. With The Scalpel of Truth, you'll cut through the noise and reach new heights of success. You’re on the sharp edge—welcome to The Scalpel of Truth.

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Flaky AF: Tacking the “Can’t Make it Culture”

Oct 29 2024 14 mins

This week, Leisa rips the bandaid off the festering wound of flaky AF med spa staff. She’s had it with the BS excuses, the last-minute cancellations, and the "can't make it" culture that's costing med spa owners time, money, and their GD sanity. She's calling out these lazy-ass employees and contractors who disrespect their team and the business, offering no-nonsense advice for m

Fashion Facelifts: How Looking the Part Directly Affects your Bottom Line

Oct 22 2024 16 mins

Hey bichachos! Lisa here, the Bitch’n Beautician, and on this episode of the Scalpel of Truth, we're slicing and dicing the impact of appearances in the medical aesthetics industry. We're talking FASHION FACELIFTS, baby!We’re getting raw and unfiltered about why looking the part directly affects your bottom line. We're covering everything from scrubs vs. dress clothes (and why

The Importance of Data Driven Decisions in MedSpa Management

Oct 15 2024 16 mins

Hey there, gorgeous trailblazing bichachos! Leisa, the Bitch’n Beautician, is back and slicing through the BS of the medspa industry. This week, she's diving deep into the nitty-gritty of data-driven decisions – because numbers aren't just sexy; they're the key to a profitable, kick-ass med spa. Leisa breaks down the must-know metrics, from P&Ls and KPIs to industry benchma

Manipulation Nation: Dealing with Patients who Try to Game the System

Oct 08 2024 14 mins

This week we muck around in the ever-present sludge of manipulative patients in the medical aesthetics industry. We explore common manipulative tactics employed by patients, from serial complaining to freebie seeking and excessive neediness and offer practical strategies for setting boundaries and protecting our practices. We emphasize the importance of clear policies, strong conse

This SWOT Team is Sexy: Why a SWOT Analysis with your MedSpa Team is a MUST for Success

Sep 24 2024 17 mins

This week Leisa takes you into the very beating heart of the the SWOT analysis. Forget sugarcoating; Leisa delivers an unfiltered breakdown of this essential business strategy, emphasizing its importance beyond an amateur annual review. She advocates for monthly, even weekly, SWOT analysis sessions to keep your med spa ahead of the game in a rapidly evolving industry.Leisa stresses

Behind Enemy Lines: Event Crashers & Idea Snatchers

Sep 17 2024 17 mins

This week on the Scalpel of Truth, Leisa tackles the epidemic of copycatting plaguing the medical aesthetics industry. From crashing competitors' events to shamelessly stealing marketing materials, Leisa exposes the unoriginal offenders who are more interested in quick fixes than building a brand with integrity.This is an episode about the importance of authenticity. It’s about l

The Silent Assassin: How Toxic Management can Ruin Your Practice

Sep 10 2024 17 mins

This week on The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa tackles a problem that plagues many medical spas: toxic management. She dissects the various forms toxic management can take, from the egomaniac who rules by fear to the lazy service provider who coasts on seniority. She argues that these individuals, often placed in positions of power without earning their keep, can cripple a med spa's pote

What is your Unique Value Proposition?

Sep 03 2024 28 mins

On this week's episode of The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss is serving up a generous portion of tough love for medical aesthetics professionals. Lisa dives deep into the concept of a unique value proposition, or as she puts it, "Why the hell prospective patients should choose to do business with you in a saturated market."For Leisa, success in this industry boils down to standing

The Red Flags of Medical Aesthetic Marketing with Ontonio Karam & Danial Aziz of Skinfluence Marketing Agency

Aug 27 2024 36 mins

Get ready for a wild ride as Leisa dives into the wild world of medical aesthetic marketing with her guests, Ontonio Karam and Danial Aziz, the masterminds behind Skinfluence Marketing. They're spilling all the tea on the BS you need to watch out for, like those agencies promising you the moon and stars (spoiler alert: it's probably a scam).They're calling out cringey marketing tac

The No-BS Guide to Hiring Top Talent

Aug 20 2024 23 mins

This week under the Scalpel, Leisa dives deep into building the ultimate dream team with top-tier talent for your med spa. Leisa breaks down the episode into seven crucial segments, starting with defining your ideal candidate and their non-negotiable skills and qualities. She then moves on to crafting compelling job descriptions, interviewing like a pro, onboarding effectively, bui