What it Really Takes to Open Your Own Practice — Kristina Tansavatdi, MD (Ep. 359)

Kristina Tansavatdi, MD shares her experience on what it really takes to open your own practice and what she would have done differently. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – […]
She Started SOLO… Pregnant… and Built THIS — Lindsey Pennington, MD (Ep. 358)

Lindsey Pennington, MD, shares on how she started in solo practice, pregnant, and built this successful practice in Shreveport, LA. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients […]
What it Really Takes to Start Over — Maryam Saheb-Al-Zamani, MD (Ep. 357)

Maryam Saheb-Al-Zamani, MD, shares her journey into private practice in Beverly Hills, California, and explains what it really takes to start over. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What […]
From Air Force to Solo to Retirement — Michael Edwards, MD (Ep. 356)

Michael Edwards, MD, shares his journey from being in the US Air Force, going into solo practice, and then transitioning into retirement. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What […]
Partnership Mistakes to Avoid — Alexandra Hart, MD (Ep. 355)

Alexandra Hart, MD, explains from her own experience on which cosmetic practice partnership mistakes to avoid. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and consultant […]
This Fellowship Was Priceless — Steven A. Hanna, MD (Ep. 354)

Steven Hanna, MD, shares how his fellowship experience was priceless in that it gave him the tools to succeed as a surgeon as well as a businessman. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of […]
Young, Pretty, Smart and Crushing it — Pamela Brownlee, DO (Ep. 353)

Pamela Brownlee, DO — a young, pretty, and smart cosmetic surgeon who’s absolutely crushing it with branding, marketing, and patient attraction. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your […]
Academia vs. Aesthetic Freedom — Dr. Francisco Gómez Bravo (Ep. 352)

Doctor Francisco Gómez Bravo shares his experiences in academia vs. the freedoms found in aesthetic private practice. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and […]
Premium Pricing Isn’t Luck. It’s Positioning. — Ritu Chopra, MD (Ep. 351)

Ritu Chopra, MD, explains how premium pricing isn’t luck, but it’s positioning oneself to become the authority in their field. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients […]
How Smart Practices Grow During Uncertain Times — Catherine Maley, MBA (Ep. 350)

Catherine Maley, MBA, with more than 25 years in helping cosmetic surgeons and their staff, she explains how smart practices grow during uncertain times. Hello, and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice […]
Built a Multi-Location Practice Without Losing Control — Johnny Franco, MD (Ep. 349)

Johnny Franco, MD, talks about how he built a multi-location cosmetic surgery practice without losing control. Hello and welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and consultant […]
The Long Game Most Surgeons Don’t Play — Gregory D. Lewen, MD (Ep. 348)

Gregory D. Lewen, MD, played the long game most surgeons don’t play to organically transition from reconstruction to cosmetic surgery. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are […]
Moonlighting as a Growth Strategy — Jennifer Murdock, MD (Ep. 347)

Jennifer Murdock, MD, shares her cosmetic surgery growth strategy which involved moonlighting for other practices. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and consultant to plastic […]
What Changes When You Stop Doing Everything — Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS (Ep. 346)

Philip Solomon, MD, FCRS, shares insights from his experience on what changes when you stop doing everything as a cosmetic surgeon. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients […]
1.5 Years Booked Out…How? — Anthony Youn, MD (Ep. 345)

Anthony Youn, MD, shares how he’s been able to maintain being 1.5 years booked out even after his partner left his practice. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your […]
The Real Cost of “Playing It Safe” in Private Practice — Ramsen Azizi, MD (Ep. 344)

Ramsen Azizi, MD, of Chicago, Illinois, explains the real cost of “playing it safe” in a private cosmetic surgery practice. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are […]
How One Surgeon Thinks Differently About Growth — Frederick G. Weniger, MD (Ep. 343)

Frederick Weniger, MD, explains how he, for one, as a surgeon, thinks differently about growth in his Hilton Head cosmetic practice. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients […]
A Smarter Way to Think About Growth in 2026 — Catherine Maley, MBA (Ep. 342)

Catherine Maley, MBA talks about a much smarter way to think about growth in 2026 for your cosmetic practice. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” […]
Why Converting Consults Feels Harder Now — Catherine Maley, MBA (Ep. 341)

Catherine Maley, MBA, author and renowned cosmetic practice business coach, explains why converting consults feels harder now. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and consultant […]
How 2 Young Surgeons Built Silicon Valley Practice — with Dominick Gadaleta, MD (Ep. 340)
Dominick Gadaleta, MD, tells his journey on how 2 young cosmetic surgeons built their Silicon Valley practice. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and consultant […]
From Struggling to Booked Out in Beverly Hills — with Justin Yovino, MD (Ep. 339)

Justin Yovino, MD, talks about his journey from struggling under employment to opening his booked out surgical practice in Beverly Hills. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients […]
Carving Out a Referral Facelift Practice — with Raymond Lee, MD (Ep. 338)

Raymond Lee, MD, shares his experience in carving out a referral facelift practice in competitive Newport Beach, California. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and […]
From Fellowship to Two OR Suites — with Heather Levites, MD (Ep. 337)

Heather Levites, MD, shares her journey from cosmetic surgery fellowship to private practice and building two OR suites. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” and […]
How Letting Go Helped This Plastic Surgeon Grow — with Kailash Narasimhan, MD (Ep. 336)

Kailash Narasimhan, MD, shares in this Beauty and the Biz episode, how letting go helped him grow as a facial plastic surgeon. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your […]
From “Not Wanted” to World-Renowned — with Ashkan Ghavami, MD (Ep. 335)

Ashkan Ghavami, MD, shares his journey from not being wanted in Beverly Hills, to becoming a world-renowned cosmetic surgeon. Indeed, welcome to “Beauty and the Biz,” where we’ll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of “Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying.” […]