The Flock and Gather Podcast

Episode 215 with Niko Kovacevic from Make It Marketable

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:09:56 -0500

Allan chats with Niko Kovacevic from Make It Marketable

https://makeitmarketable.net/

Episode 214 with guest Drew Coleman, Vice President of DMK Skincare

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:54:59 -0500

Allan chats with guest Drew Coleman, Vice President of DMK Skincare! For over 50 years, DMK Skin Care has remained at the forefront of paramedical skin revision. Operating in more than 37 countries, DMK is dedicated to building client confidence from the inside out. By utilizing their signature four-step philosophy—Remove, Rebuild, Protect, Maintain—they deliver a global standard of excellence through world-class skincare and nutritional supplements.

dannemking.com

Episode 213 with guest Ari Kimmelfeld from Commonplace

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:46:29 -0500

Allan chats with Ari Kimmelfeld from Commonplace. Commonplace is a wonderful marketplace to find gently used wellness equipment from anywhere in the country. The company specializes in inspection and white glove delivery as needed. They have a great warranty program and and you can even make a deal on item you would like to purchase.

trycommonplace.com

Episode 212 with guest Dr. Ben Johnson from Osmosis

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:35:56 -0500

Allan got a chance to sit down with Dr. Ben Johnson, CEO and Founder of Osmosis, while attending the Be+Well Beauty and Wellness Show in NY to talk all things skin health, innovation, and the future of personalized skincare.

From Osmosis’ science-backed products to the exciting new AI tool Ask Dr. Ben, this conversation dives into how technology is transforming the way we approach skincare and client care. See more at https://osmosisbeauty.com/osmosisbeauty.com

Episode 211 with guest Cameron Hemphill

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:03:44 -0500

To grow properly in the medical spa space calls for the right technical platform, accurate data gathering, on point social media and lead generation, seamless operations and so much more." www.cameronhemphill.com

Episode 210 with guest Dr. Julie Merriman

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:16:52 -0500

Feeling burned out and wondering how to get your life back? In this episode, we dive into the realities many women face when overwhelm takes over—and what it truly means to reclaim control. Featuring insights from Julie Merriman, author of two must-read books, we explore the power of intentional change and the importance of grounding yourself in the process. Discover how the Radiancy Method can help you reset, refocus, and step back into a more balanced, energized life.

juliemerrimanphd.com

Episode 209 with guest Adrienne O'Brien from Myndstream

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:53:24 -0500

Allan chats with Adrienne O'Brien, VP of marketing and partnerships at Myndstream.

See more at myndstream.com

Episode 208 with guest Chris Hubble from LuxMed Transition Strategies

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:16:21 -0500

Allan chats with Chris about Buying or Selling your Wellness or Medical Spa practice, the do's and dont's, how to get prepared and what a sale looks like!

https://luxmedtransition.com/

Episode 207 with guest Lauriann Greene from Save Your Hands! Book and Consultants

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:28:00 -0600

Allan chats with Lauriann Greene from Save Your Hands! Book and Consultants!

https://saveyourhands.com/

Episode 206 with guest Erin Grimm from The Peak Wellness Spa

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:12:00 -0600

Allan chats with Erin Grimm from The Peak Wellness Spa. They cover wellness and recovery, self-care, eating properly, exercise...and more!

https://thepeakspa.com/

Episode 205 with guest Vanessa Elawar of CBD Care Garden

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:08:32 -0600

Allan chats again with Vanessa Elawar from CBD Care Garden, as they continue their discussion on CBD and upcoming law changes and how it affects the industry.

https://www.cbdcaregarden.com/

Episode 204 with guests Vanessa Elawar and Misha Anthony from CBD Care Garden

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:55:44 -0600

Allan chats with guests Vanessa Elawar and Misha Anthony from CBD Care Garden. They spoke about the new Federal Regulations as they apply to Hemp and Cannabis and why this is so important for spa and wellness facilities to be aware of the new laws coming in 2026!

https://www.cbdcaregarden.com/

Episode 203 with Cecilia Moron, CEO of Cici Skincare Spa

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:07 -0600

Allan chats with Cecilia Moron, CEO of Cici Skincare Spa!

They chatted about tiring of corporate life, finding esthetics as a passion and the trials and tribulations of building your own practice!

See more at ciciskincare.com

Episode 202 with guest Cecilia Hercik from Spa Director Diaries

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:12:12 -0600

Allan chats with Cecilia Hercik from Spa Director Diaries! They covered Spa Director Diaries, the four principles; Live it, Love it, Dream it, Work it. Also, the learned lessons of being a spa director and owner, consultant and traveling the world really understand our industry!

See more at spadirectordiaries.com

Episode 201 with Cathy O'Brien, CEO of Naturopathica

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:17:59 -0500

When wellness became personal. 💗
Allan Share talks with Cathy O’Brien, CEO of Naturopathica, about how her breast cancer journey transformed her leadership—and inspired a nationwide Oncology Care Program offering restorative spa treatments for those in active treatment.

naturopathica.com

Episode 200 with guest Eric Stephenson, Author and Keynote Speaker

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:03:51 -0500

Allan chats with Eric Stephenson!

Eric Stephenson partners with world-class brands to create kind, drama-free workplaces where people thrive. His signature Kindness KPIs™ framework harnesses the strategic power of Empathy, Accountability, and Resilience to boost engagement, retention, and growth. A veteran of more than 500 live events across the globe, Eric brings research-backed tools to leaders and teams committed to performance without the drama.

His forthcoming book, The Six Superpowers Within: Activate Your Personal Agency for a Drama-Free Life, launches October 2025. When he’s not speaking or teaching, you’ll find him chasing his dream of becoming the newest member of the Foo Fighters.

For more, visit EricStephensonSpeaks.com.

Episode 199 with Yinon Vardi, Founder of REKOOP

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:53:15 -0500

Allan chats with Yinon Vardi, founder of REKOOP.

REKOOP is a Singapore-based wellness facility that integrates cutting-edge technology with personalised treatment protocols designed to help each individual on their path to a better self!

See more at www.rekoop.asia

Episode 198 with Laura McCann, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Auratherapy

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:48:41 -0500

Allan chats with Laura McCann from Auratherapy!

They spoke about the ability to transform the human experience through unique aroma-perfumes lift and shift your mood in the moment, allowing you to tap into your best self. The word “auratherapy” is derived from the Latin words “adora” (to adore) and “therapia” (healing).

auratherapylife.com

Episode 197 with Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Founder at World Wellness Weekend

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:22:07 -0500

Allan chats with Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Founder at World Wellness Weekend!

See more at world-wellness-weekend.org

Episode 196 with Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder of Clearlight Infrared Saunas and Wellness

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:09:00 -0500

In Episode 196 of the Flock & Gather Podcast, Allan Share welcomes Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder of Clearlight® Infrared Saunas & Wellness, to talk all things infrared therapy—and why it’s more than just a trend in wellness.

Dr. Duncan shares how Clearlight’s saunas and wellness technology are supporting detoxification, pain relief, and total body rejuvenation for clients—while offering spas a smart, results-driven way to boost revenue and client loyalty.

See more here: infraredsauna.com/spa-association

Episode 195 with guest Claudia Wyatt from Claudia Wyatt Coaching

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:55:55 -0500

Guest: Claudia Wyatt, Founder of Claudia Wyatt Coaching

In this episode of Flock & Gather, host Allan Share sits down with Claudia Wyatt—a transformational coach, speaker, and the powerhouse behind Claudia Wyatt Coaching. With over 25 years of executive experience and a passion for helping people reclaim their energy, clarity, and purpose, Claudia shares how burnout led her to a breakthrough—and how she's now guiding others to do the same.

Tune in as Claudia and Allan explore what it means to live in alignment, the importance of leadership from the inside out, and practical insights for professionals navigating stress, transitions, or simply feeling stuck. Whether you're in the wellness industry or just seeking more intentional growth, this conversation offers grounded wisdom and energizing inspiration. - see more at claudiawyatt.com

Episode 194 with guest Lisa Johnson from Epicutis Skincare

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:36:58 -0500

Allan chats with guest Lisa Johnson from Epicutis Skincare! See more from their site at epicutis.com

Episode 193 with guest Kate Morrison - Spa Director at Ojai Valley Inn

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:47:38 -0500

Allan chats with guest Kate Morrison - Spa Director at Ojai Valley Inn!

See more at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katefostermorrison/

https://www.ojaivalleyinn.com/

Episode 192 with guest Thorsten Lipfert of Living Earth Crafts

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:34:51 -0500

Allan chats with guest Thorsten Lipfert of Living Earth Crafts!

See more at www.livingearthcrafts.com

Episode 191 with guest Scott Dartnall from Massage Therapy Media

Mon, 19 May 2025 10:19:36 -0500

Allan chats with Scott Dartnall from Massage Therapy Media.

See more at massagetherapymedia.com

Episode 190 with guest Trevor Steyn from Esse Skincare

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:54:50 -0500

Allan chats with guest Trevor Steyn from Esse Skincare. See more of their products at us.esseskincare.com

Episode 189 with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:35:23 -0500

Allan chats with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty!

See more at savorbeauty.com

Episode 188 with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:04:14 -0500

Allan chats with with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services!

See more at wellnessjk.com

Episode 187 with Angela Martin: Owner of Liv & B

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:28:32 -0600

Allan chats with Angela Martin, owner of Liv & B about her handcrafted jewelry brand and products!

See more at livandb.com

Episode 186 with guest Kimmy Powell from Woodhouse Spas

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:58:24 -0600

Allan chats with Kimmy Powell from Woodhouse Spas and more! They cover...

Kimmy's growth through paint and flooring to AI and the Spa channel Owner of 4 Woodhouse Spas Why consistency is so important in your spa Being pro-technology is not a bad thing, neither is low touch, and more! https://www.kimmykpowell.com/

Episode 185 with guest Charlie Slater from Water Werks

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:51:30 -0600

Allan chats with guest Charlie Slater from Water Werks. They chat about:

Aveda, Spa Central to Water Werks Jewel Spa in Minneapolis then the recession hit Owners and Consultants love water Technology or Hands-on? Contrast Therapy is a Trend New to the industry? Explore all that our industry offers! https://www.vichyshower.com/

Episode 184 with guest Melissa Todd, Owner of OptiStrips

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:48:24 -0600

Allan chats with Melissa Todd, owner of OptiStrips!

They cover:

22 years as an esthetician doing skin care in LA and Chicago Eyeglasses slipping while doing treatments fixing the slip, the facial marks, and getting comfortable Bonus: building collagen...and more! https://optistrips.com/

Episode 183 with guest Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:44:20 -0500

Allan chats with Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting!

Some highlights:

"Eventing" is not new but you should be doing it Hire a planner and layer up the experience From CA, to FL, to TX Why hiring a business consultants pays dividends Education forever! Learn about a new Mastermind Class coming soon! www.leahcrump.com

Episode 182 with guest Dr. Chris Oswald from MuscleCare

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:39:19 -0500

Allan chats with guest Dr. Chris Oswald from MuscleCare! See more at getmusclecare.com

Episode 181 with guest Nancy Griffin from Contento Marketing

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:42:44 -0500

Allan chats with longtime friend Nancy Griffin from Contento Marketing!

They cover:

Her being Principal at Contento Marketing and Glowing Older podcast, Cornell Hospitality School, started SpaTrade and SpaExec, why Senior Living is on the rise, how she's a country girl that loves horses, Ageism should disappear, and how we age well, live healthy longevity...and more!

Episode 180 with Carol Phillips from BeauteeSmarts

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:29:15 -0500

Allan chats with Carol Phillips from BeauteeSmarts!

They cover:

Started make-up line at age 8, spa owner by 21 Works with brands, spas, resorts and more Selling is not a dirty word, especially in Retail In the days of cutting education, get more! Don't fight it, train it! Retail, Retail, Retail. It will pay the bills and make you money, and more

Episode 179 with Anahata Holly Hallowell

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:38:31 -0500

Allan chats with Anahata Holly Hallowell!

They cover

Sailing in the Virgin Islands Waterbending or Divine Wifi, Limitations are self-induced, Perspective changes Clarity, Don't let things get in the way, My brain is 90% water, Why you should bless your water...and more!

Episode 178 with guest Liz McKeon

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:05:07 -0500

Allan with Liz McKeon!

Some items they covered:

Health club owner, day spa owner, distributor and more...do a lot of things Retail is still the answer, 70% service to retail. Clients buy it somewhere it might as well be from you Training. The client is not the issue...therapists need to continue their training Business Coach since 2007 (every day is a school day) Rebook, Refer, Retail Be aware of domestic violence

Episode 177 with guest Kelly Gasspari-Flemming from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:14:49 -0500

Allan chats with guest Kelly Gasspari-Flemming!

They covered:

How a child starts in the Wellness business

30 years later

Smile more

From Nails to Blueprints

Finding your love language

Top Tips on a Podcast

Episode 176 with guest Belgin Aksoy from Global Wellness Day

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:17:11 -0500

Allan chats with guest Belgin Aksoy from Global Wellness Day! They cover:

Global Wellness Day is the 2nd Saturday of June each year (June 8th this year) Getting your health back Wellness defined 170 countries around the globe participate Magenta Nature and what it means The Wellness Lifestyle in 7 Steps and more!

Episode 175 with guest Shannon Blake from Podium

Thu, 02 May 2024 11:49:00 -0500

Allan chats with our recurring guest Shannon Blake from Podium!

They cover:

Reviews and what great, 5 star reviews are so important
How to deal with negative reviews
When leads slow down, you need a good pipeline
Podium's 1 phone number makes life simple
Speak in response is critical

Episode 174 with guest Mindy Terry

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:04:05 -0500

Allan chats with Mindy Terry! They discuss:

30 years of spa and wellness consulting
traveling the globe for business and to raise children
6 years old and making spa products
Asia equals the slow life
What advice new folks in our industry can pick up
How to have an Abundant Life

Episode 173 with Patricia Olinger from the Salt Therapy Association

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:12:00 -0500

Allan chats with Patricia Olinger from the Salt Therapy Association.

They discuss:

People and Animals use salt therapy
It's only 2 natural ingredients
The pandemic made more awareness of stacking simple treatments
Halotherapy is Salt Therapy
STACON Salt Therapy Assoc Conference is September 8-10 in Orlando
Lots of new data on how salt is good for you!

Episode 172 with Katharin von Gavel from Footlogix

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:00:48 -0500

Allan chat with Katharin von Gavel from Footlogix!

Episode 171 with guest Lejla Cas from Knesko Skin

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:08:56 -0500

Allan chats with guest Lejla Cas from Knesko Skin!

Episode 170 with guest Shannon Blake from Podium

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:50:44 -0600

Allan chats with guest Shannon Blake from Podium!

Episode 169 with Maddy Dychtwald at AgeWave

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:24:04 -0600

Allan chats with Maddy Dychtwald at AgeWave! They cover:

Longevity=active, energgetic, eat healthy Have a purpose to Live Long and Live Well Avoid bad health later in life Skip the Intention Action Gap Stay socially connected ...and more!

Episode 168 with Stephen Kennedy Smith from Aramore Skincare

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:01:00 -0600

Allan chats with Stephen Kennedy Smith from Aramore Skincare! They cover:

Skin as a biological system It's more than pretty Brain health is Skin health Longevity health Sleep well to add to better skin Why supplements and skin go together, when it's the right supplements Finding the differentiator, not just another skin care line

Episode 167 with Shannon Blake at Podium

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:53:43 -0600

Allan chats with Shannon Blake at Podium! They cover:

How to consolidate all your leads together Why converting them turns into revenue 5-digit text is not personal, get a business phone number Your mobile app is so critical Collecting reviews...a lot of them

Episode 166 with Barb Mosley from Deo Beauty

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:19:03 -0600

Allan chats with Barb Mosley from Deo Beauty!

We covered:

Not all waxes are created equal Hard wax vs. Soft Wax Why digital heaters are the innovative technology 2year warranty Made in the UK, shipped from the US

Episode 165 with Miranda Calatrello from Calatrello Creatives

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:39:25 -0600

Allan chats with Miranda Calatrello from Calatrello Creatives!

We talked about: - Why you need a digital roadmap - Investing in a plan longer than 30 days - Having goals - Knowing if you have Google Business and auditing where you and your competitors come up in the listings

Episode 164 with Celeste Hilling from Skin Authority

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:50:07 -0600

Allan chats with Celeste Hilling from Skin Authority! They talk about:

Our industry being the Naturopaths of the future
Why Vitamin D is so important (and a hormone)
Keeping skin care simple
Skin Immunity and why it's more than a shield
Regenerative Growth Factor and why its changing skin care
and more!

Episode 163 with Donnell Curley from the EDU-TALK Series

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:50:05 -0500

Episode 163 with Donnell Curley from the EDU-TALK Series.

They spoke about:
Covid changing the world but made people connect and edu talk was born out of that.
Building community.
The compact to allow LMT to use their license across all states.
Building a career as a massage therapist.
Education is the cornerstone to everything in our business.

Episode 162 with Brynn Scarborough from JK Products and Services

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:48:00 -0500

Allan chats with Brynn Scarborough from JK Products and Services!

They cover:

The pivot to Wellness Being a Functional Wellness company Annual Orlando event where they do Wellness Day What it means to be innovative and technologically advanced Empowering woman Wellness Wave bed Binaural Beats

Episode 161 with Denise Vitiello from Comfort Zone

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:40:00 -0500

Allan chats with Denise Vitiello from Comfort Zone!

They cover:

Comfort Zone as a luxury company and what does that mean A family run operation from Italy Their mission and purpose to include sustainability (they talk and walk) Why education is so important and includes e learning What is a luxury lifestyle

Episode 160 with Nancy Trent from Trent and Company

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:23:00 -0500

Allan chats with Nancy Trent from Trent and Company!

They cover:

Coffee, we love it Healthy lifestyles and the transition to wellness Why the new PR includes social media and more Great employees are still tough to come by Wellness has moved low-touch Results, Efficacy...its everything!

Episode 159 with Ian Linreman from emerginC

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:12:17 -0500

Allan chats with Ian Linreman from emerginC!

They cover:

3 diverse lines in 1 great company unique hero serums cost effectiveness educate educate educate sustainability

Episode 158 with Shannon Blake from Podium

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:36:10 -0500

Allan chats with Shannon Blake from Podium.

They covered huge business time savings, collecting reviews, using AI to write for you, why text marketing makes you money...and more!

Episode 157 with Tracey Beeby from Ultraceuticals

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:06:42 -0500

Allan chats with Tracey Beeby from Ultraceuticals!

Episode 156 with Kavita Shahai from K Sahai

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:13:19 -0500

Allan chats with Kavita Shahai from K Sahai.

They cover From Finance to Wellness...a journey, essential oils and you don't need a degree, experience is everything, take the quiz!

Episode 155 with Gary Adkins from Reason and Remedy

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:11:46 -0500

Allan chats with Gary Adkins from Reason and Remedy

Episode 154 with Sam Small from Massage Dream Oil

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Allan chats with Sam Small from Massage Dream Oil!

Episode 153 with Dr. Shivani Gupta from Fusionary Formulas

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:33:05 -0500

Allan chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta from Fusionary Formulas!

Episode 152 with Amy Carter from Empowering You Consulting

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:42:31 -0500

Allan chats with Amy Carter from Empowering You Consulting! They cover making it as a small entrepreneur, being a non-technician owner, fail to success, creating sustainability, staying on the plan, making money, and more!

Episode 151 with Dawn Page from New Dawn Spa & Retail Consulting

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:17:40 -0500

Allan chats with Dawn Page from New Dawn Spa & Retail Consulting about Spatec, ISPA, the importance of retailing, specific location branding, taking care of people and more!

Episode 150 with Michele Sawyer from Sawyer Design Vision

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:42:59 -0500

Allan chats with Michele Sawyer from Sawyer Design Vision

Episode 149 with Dustin Holt from Sonrei

Tue, 09 May 2023 10:01:41 -0500

Allan chats with Dustin Holt from Sonrei! They cover:

What's new in sun care? Why leading through esthetics, spa, nursing...is a good path to growth. Mineral vs. white sprays and lotions. What is 70% organic? How do I know what's good for all skin types? And more!

Episode 148 with Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:56:45 -0500

Allan chats with Leah Crump about

Being a Therapist right up through a Consultant, attending trade shows to be on the lookout for latest greatest, Technology and Innovation, What's involved with new project development, and more.

Episode 147 with Diana Drake from Skin Naturopathics

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:38:54 -0500

Allan is happy to chat again with Diana Drake from Skin Naturopathics!

They cover

Good vs. Bad supplements Why D,C,Zinc, Magnesium are needed for your immune system Good guy health and why you need Pro Biotics in Spore stage Can your facility sell Nutritional Supplements

Episode 146 with David Greenwalt from Leanness Lifestyle University

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:34:09 -0600

Allan chats with David Greenwalt from Leanness Lifestyle University. They cover...

lluniversity.com for more info
A January plan for eating less, does it work?
Bodybuilding
Leanness is different for everyone
Eat real food, how do you do that
Pay attention to the back of the package not the front

Episode 145 with Cheryl Pierce from skinworx

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:37:09 -0600

Allan chats with Cheryl Pierce from skinworx! They discuss Wellness Mastery in a Chaotic World, Being here now, Working towards outcomes, Mind Body Spirit, Reducing Stress, having Rituals, and more.

Episode 144 with Toshiana Baker from Multi-Cultural Spa and Wellness Professionals

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:59:10 -0600

Allan chats with Toshiana Baker from Multi-Cultural Spa and Wellness Professionals!

Episode 143 with Pamella Kerley from Spa Collab

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:26:22 -0600

Allan chats with Pamella Kerley from Spa Collab! They discuss her years as a spa director, loving what you do is not work, supporting the local vendors and spa community, and more!

Episode 142 with Cassandra Stratton from Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:38:20 -0600

Allan chats with Cassandra Stratton from Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas! They discuss going from a therapist to a manager, what's it like running 13 facilities, hiring, training, education, how important is technology, and more!

Episode 141 with Diana Drake from Skin Naturopathics

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:38:35 -0600

Allan chats with Diana Drake from Skin Naturopathics! They discuss why use supplements, 50% is taking care of the skin, 50% is taking internal care, how stress and inflammation can be managed with the proper supplements, how to manage aging better, what a revenue generator this is for estheticians and spas...and helps the clients, and more!

Episode 140 with Dr. Raleigh Duncan from Clearlight

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:43:32 -0600

Allan chats with Dr. Raleigh Duncan from Clearlight! They talk about traditional sauna vs. infrared, why add red light therapy to a sauna, how does salt therapy help, why low-touch therapies are so important, and more!

Episode 139 with Ken Callison from Allied Beauty Experts

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:48:53 -0500

Allan chats with Ken Callison from Allied Beauty Experts! They cover insurance items, including General Liability vs Professional Liability, how and why you should build a relationship with your agent, advocating when you need them, Independent contractor vs w-2 technician, certificate of insurance and additional insured...and more!

Episode 138 with Michelle Huber from Beautiful Easy/LiLash

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:23:01 -0500

Allan chats with Michelle Huber from Beautiful Easy/LiLash.

They covered their amazing serums for eyebrow and eyelash, deep educational materials for success of therapists and clients, being retail oriented...keeping spas alive during the pandemic, and their amazing 90 day money back guarantee.

Episode 137 with Freddie Moross from Myndstream

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:37:18 -0500

Allan chats with Freddie Moross from Myndstream! They cover the importance of science in music, why the right kind of music is important in treatments, adding a low barrier to great music for our industry, and a portal coming to sign up for subscription music.

Episode 136 with Patrick Tighe from InjectSure

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:30:54 -0500

Allan chats with Patrick Tighe from InjectSure about self coverage against complications from spa treatments and more!

Episode 135 with Kris Campbell from Hale & Hush

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:17:40 -0500

Allan chats with Kris Campbell from Hale & Hush. They covered Kris' history in the industry, sensitive skincare, ingredients and more!

Episode 134 with Jimm Harrison

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:56:29 -0500

Allan chats with Jimm Harrison about Phytotherapy, Essential Oils and their interaction with us, plant based therapy, nutrition, and more!

Episode 133 with Christine Cole from The Botanical Station

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:21:24 -0500

Allan chats with Christine Cole from The Botanical Station about powering the world through botanicals, food parameters and how they fit with skincare, nutrition is more than supplements, eat 80% whole real foods, remember to "eat the rainbow" of colors, keep a food journal and more!

Episode 132 with Ryan Rose from VIO Med Spa - Part 2

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:11:38 -0500

Allan chats again with Ryan Rose from VIO Med Spa! This is part 2 in their continuing conversation about medical spas and the wellness industry.

Check out viomedspa.com

Episode 131 with Ryan Rose from VIO Med Spa

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:59:36 -0500

Allan chats with Ryan Rose from VIO Med Spa about being a medical spa, what's entailed, taking your team and your clients on a journey, having great infrastructure that supports a growing business.

Check out viomedspa.com

Episode 130 with Beth Bialko and Gerald Perlas from Dermalogica

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:52:19 -0500

Allan chats with Beth Bialko and Gerald Perlas from Dermalogica! They cover AI, meta human and what that will bring to skin care, what the future holds, how it helps us age gracefully, skin care management.

We also covered Face Mapping which used to be called skin analysis, why doing a Face Reading is so critical and how it uses ancient Chinese medicine in a modern setting. See more at dermalogica.com

Episode 129 with Jeremy McCarthy from Mandarin Oriental

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:42:43 -0500

Allan chats with Jeremy McCarthy, Group Director of Spa & Wellness at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. They cover living in Hong Kong, growth in the luxury market around the globe, and more!

Episode 128 with Dr. Ivana Veljkovic from Linder Health

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:24:00 -0500

Allan chats with Dr. Ivana Veljkovic from Linder Health about next generation peels, what makes peels different, why safety is so critical, inflammation, and more!

Check out linderhealth.com

Episode 127 with Dr. Jennifer Linder from Linder Health

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:49:35 -0500

Allan chats with Dr. Jennifer Linder from Linder Health about her history in skincare, her PCA Skincare journey, her current company Linder Health and much more!

Check out linderhealth.com

Episode 126 with Cinder Trout from Abature

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:58:05 -0500

Allan chats with Cinder Trout. founder of Abature! Talking about where does the name Abature come from, ingredients in lip products and why it's so important to be clean, flavors, using in the dry states as well as the humid states, and more!

Check out abature.com

Episode 125 with Bart Foreman from EndGame Marketing Solutions

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:17:02 -0500

Allan chats with Bart Foreman from Endgame Marketing Solutions about all aspects of what marketing is, caring, culture, communicate, and personal touch. Emotion, engage, influence. Knowing your gaps in marketing, and build your database!

See more at https://www.endgamems.com/

Episode 124 with Justin Sturgis from Simple Lotus

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:06:10 -0500

Allan chats with Justin Sturgis from Simple Lotus about kids and spas, the blending of technology and touch, and more!

See more at simplelotus.com

Episode 123 with Saba Hale from Spa Space

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:08:01 -0500

Allan chats with Saba Hale from Spa Space! Chatting about Empowering the Freedom to Live Well!

Check out spaspace.com

Episode 122 with Amy Tracy - Attorney at Munson, Rowlett, Moore, & Boone

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:52:17 -0500

Allan chats with Amy Tracy - Attorney at Munson, Rowlett, Moore, & Boone about spa law and more!

See her info at - http://www.mrmblaw.com/bios/tracy.html

Episode 121 with Kevin Beaver from Cortiva Institute

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:07:45 -0500

Allan chats with Kevin Beaver from Cortiva Institute!

Check out cortiva.edu!

Episode 120 with Stephen Gronek from Revitalash

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:31:39 -0500

Allan chats with Stephen Gronek from Revitalash!

Check out Revitalash.com

Episode 119 with Jen Tenzer from The Soloist

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:19:11 -0500

Allan chat with Jen Tenzer from The Soloist about person travel!

Be sure to check out www.thesoloist.travel

Episode 118 with Michael Hobson from Aquene Springs | Part 2

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:48:22 -0500

Allan once again chats with with Michael Hobson from Aquene Springs about the power of water in our lives.

Episode 117 with Cheryl Pierce from skinworx

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:12:22 -0500

Allan chats with Cheryl Pierce from skinworx.

Check out skinworx.com

Episode 116 with Michael Hobson from Aquene Springs

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:24:54 -0500

Allan chats with Michael Hobson from Aquene Springs about sacred water, silica in water and the health and skin benefits, the record industry, and more!

Make sure to check out aquenesprings.com as well!