Employed in Group Practice with Autonomy — Shawna R. Kleban, MD (Ep. 375)

Shawna R. Kleban, MD shares her career journey where she’s currently employed in a group practice but with autonomy to grow. 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 […]
Extremely Lean Start to Multiple Locations — Anthony Admire, MD (Ep. 374)

Anthony Admire, MD, explains his extremely lean start and then growing to multiple plastic surgery practice locations. 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 […]
How to Leave a Practice with Relationships Intact — Neil Vranis, MD (Ep. 373)

Neil Vranis, MD, based on his own experience in Beverly Hills, CA, explains how to leave a plastic surgery practice with relationships intact. 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 – […]
Can Private Equity Actually Work for Plastic Surgeons? — Vinaya Rednam, MD (Ep. 372)

Vinaya Rednam, MD, shares her experience on how private equity can actually work for plastic surgeons — even in a multi-location partnership. 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 […]
He Left the Partnership and Here’s Why — Samuel E. Salcedo, MD (Ep. 371)

He Left the Partnership and Here’s Why — Samuel Salcedo, MD, a private practice plastic surgeon in Corona, CA. 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 […]
25 Years in Solo Practice and Still Going Strong — Victor S. Ferrari, MD (Ep. 370)

Victor Ferrari, MD, talks about what it takes to still be going strong after 25 successful years in solo 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 […]
Private Practice Is Not a Straight Line — James Rough, MD (Ep. 369)

James Rough, MD, shares his journey into private practice and how it is not always a straight line to become successful. 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 […]
What 175 Plastic Surgeons Told Me About Success — Catherine Maley, MBA (Ep. 368)

Catherine Maley, MBA — Here’s what 175 plastic surgeons told me about the business success of their practices. 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.” […]
Getting Out of Your Own Way — T. Gerald O’Daniel, MD (Ep. 367)

T Gerald O’Daniel, MD, explains how getting out of your own way can be the greatest benefit to the success of your 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 – […]
Building, Then Rebuilding a Practice — Ruslan Zhuravsky, DO (Ep. 366)

Ruslan Zhuravsky, DO, shares his journey on building an operating suite private practice, with plans on then rebuilding from the ground up. 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 […]
When the Surgeon Becomes the Bottleneck — Richard J. Brown, MD (Ep. 365)

Richard J. Brown, MD, shares from his experience on when the surgeon becomes the bottleneck in managing the 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 […]
Smarter Growth Model for Surgeons? — Nathaniel Villanueva, MD (Ep. 364)

Nathaniel Villanueva, MD, shares the secrets of his success as a Beverly Hills surgeon in terms of a smarter practice growth model. 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 […]
Solo Practice to 51,000 Sq. Ft. — in 2.5 Years — Christopher J. Micallef, DO (Ep. 363)

Christopher Micallef, DO, shares how he grew from solo practice to 51,000 sq. ft. in only 2.5 years in Texas. 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 […]
The Difference Between Employed… and Free — Suma Maddox, MD (Ep. 362)

Suma Maddox, MD, shares her journey into private practice and the difference between being employed and free. 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 […]
Why This Surgeon “Lives Lean” in Beverly Hills — Faryan Jalalabadi, MD (Ep. 361)

Why this surgeon “lives lean” as a strategic choice in Beverly Hills with only three employees. Faryan Jalalabadi, MD explains. 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 […]
The Difference Isn’t More Leads — Dan Hatef, MD (Ep. 360)

Dan Hatef, MD, explains how the difference isn’t more leads when it comes to patient acquisition, fulfillment and retention. 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 […]
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 […]