Medspa Unlocked

Medspa Unlocked

Ashley James, Founder and CEO of DermAesthetic Consulting

Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
25%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

Unlock the blueprint to building, scaling, and operating a highly profitable medical spa with Ashley James (AJ), one of the most highly sought aesthetic practice consultants in the nation.  AJ is an  aesthetic business strategist, and Founder & CEO of DermAesthetic Consulting Group (DAC GROUP). With 25+ years in the aesthetic industry and a proven track record of launching and scaling hundreds of practices into 7 & 8 Figure success stories.  AJ brings real-world expertise from owning multiple award-winning practices to advising some of the fastest-growing aesthetic clinics in the country.


MedSpa Unlocked is the go-to podcast for medspa owners, aesthetic providers, and entrepreneurs who want to increase revenue, improve patient conversion, and build a scalable, multi-million dollar aesthetic practice. This show dives deep into medical spa growth strategies, aesthetic business development, patient acquisition, consultation conversion, and advanced sales training—giving you the exact frameworks used inside top-performing clinics.

Each episode is packed with actionable insights on:

  • How to start a medical spa the right way (business planning, financial forecasting, and launch strategy) 
  • Medspa marketing strategies that convert leads into booked consultations
  • Sales mastery and consultation techniques to increase average patient spend and close full treatment plans
  • Operational systems and SOPs to streamline workflows and improve profitability
  • Hiring, training, and building a high-performing aesthetic team
  • Compliance, legal structures (MSO/MSA), and risk management in aesthetics
  • Scaling your practice from startup to multi-location growth


Backed by decades of hands-on experience, AJ and her team share proven systems, real case studies, and performance-driven strategies that consistently help practices increase revenue by 30%–150%+ while dramatically improving EBITDA.

If you’re searching for how to grow your medspa, increase revenue per patient, improve consultation conversion rates, and build a sustainable, scalable aesthetic business, this podcast is your roadmap.



Visit us at http://dermaestheticconsulting.com!

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S2E5 Season 2. Ep. 5 Medspa Hiring & Compensation: Skills, Performance and Retention

Jun 10, 2026 34m Transcript

Want to work with Ashley James? Schedule your Strategy Call Today DermAesthetic Consulting Website Scale your Medspa with Business Builder:   Free Trial of Business BuilderYour payroll can either…

S2E4 Season 2 .Ep. 4 Med Spa Marketing That Actually Works

Jun 05, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

What Every MedSpa Owner Needs to Know About Growth Marketing with Guest Rick DiazBad marketing advice can cost a med spa months of momentum and tens of thousands in wasted spend, especially when you…

S2E3 Season 2 Ep. 3 | New Medspa Location Construction Planning and Hidden Costs

May 11, 2026 32m Transcript

Construction is where many med spa visions either come to life—or quietly fall apart. In this episode, Ashley James breaks down what really happens behind the scenes of a med spa build-out, and why…

S2E2 Season 2 Ep.2 | The Real Expense of Starting a New Medical Spa

Apr 29, 2026 1h Transcript

Many aesthetic entrepreneurs underestimate what it takes to launch—and run out of money before they ever become profitable.AJ pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a scalable,…

S2E2 Season 2 Ep. 1, Part 2 | SBA Funding For Med Spa Startups

Apr 26, 2026 43m Transcript

MedSpa Unlocked – Season 2, Episode 1 (Part 2)MedSpa Funding, SBA Loans & How to Scale a Medical Spa the Right WayIn Part 2 of the Season 2 premiere of MedSpa Unlocked, Ashley James—CEO of…

S2E1 Season 2 Ep. 1 | The Financial Blueprint Every Medical Spa Needs to Scale

Apr 25, 2026 28m Transcript

In the Season 2 premiere of MedSpa Unlocked, Ashley James—Founder & CEO of DermAesthetic Consulting Group (DAC GROUP)—sets the tone for an entire season focused on what most medical spa owners…

S2E1 The Financial Blueprint Every Medical Spa Needs Before Launching

Apr 24, 2026 28m Transcript

In the Season 2 premiere of MedSpa Unlocked, Ashley James—Founder & CEO of DermAesthetic Consulting Group (DAC GROUP)—sets the tone for an entire season focused on what most medical spa owners…

S1E6 Season 1 Ep. 6 | The male customer

Aug 05, 2021 14m

The male customerMale aesthetic client and industry trends.  We talk about why every medspa needs to offer service for me, what those services are and why men are loyal customers.  We also discuss…

S1E5 Season 1 Ep. 5 | Fortune is in the Follow Up

Jul 29, 2021 22m

Fortune in the follow up On this episode we discuss why the fortune is in the follow up within your medical spa.  How and when to follow up with your customers and why following up can grow your…

S1E4 Season 1 Ep. 4 | The Number One Thing Medspa Owners Should Invest In

Jul 22, 2021 25m

Number one thing owners should invest in. On this episode we discuss ways to increase revenue.  Sales strategies and sales training and why is the number way to grow your medspa business.  We discuss…

S1E3 Season 1 Ep. 3 | How much advertising does your medical spa need?

Jul 15, 2021 22m

How much advertising do you need?We dive in deep to medspa advertising.  How much should you invest and what type of return should you expect.  We also discuss the number one area that owner lose…

S1E2 Season 1 Ep. 2 | Why medical spas fail part two

Jul 07, 2021 19m

Why medical spas fail party two | Compliance and LawsWe talk about medspa compliance and the rules and regulations surrounding the industry.  Aj talks about her personal experience with competitors…

S1E1 Season 1 Ep. 1 | Podcast kickoff | Dr. Lisa and AJ share why Medspas fail

Jun 30, 2021 22m

Dr. Lisa and Aj share why why Medspas fail. Dr.  Lisa and AJ talk about how they got into the aesthetic industry and what their experiences are.  On this episode we discuss medspa business statistics…

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