Aesthetic AF - MedSpa Marketing & Sales Podcast
Aesthetic AF - MedSpa Marketing & Sales Podcast
Tara Dotson Riley & Sam Varner

Aesthetic AF - MedSpa Marketing & Sales Podcast

MarketingEntrepreneurshipMedicineEnglish

The Aesthetic AF Podcast is for med spa owners and industry experts looking to scale, gain visibility, and refine their sales and marketing strategies.

Hosted By:
Sam Varner: Business Strategist, “The Profit Coach” 
Tara Dotson Riley: Digital Marketing Expert, Owner of Tara Lynn Media 


What You’ll Learn:

    Proven medspa marketing strategies to attract and retain clientsEffective sales techniques to convert consultations into paying customersSocial media growth tactics to increase visibility and engagementSEO strategies to rank higher in search results and drive more leadsBrand positioning techniques to stand out in a competitive marketReal-world business growth insights from successful medspa owners and industry leaders


Why Listen?

    Stay ahead of the curve with the latest aesthetic industry marketing trendsLearn how to optimize social media, SEO, and paid ads for your medspaGain insights from top-performing medspa owners and business strategistsGet actionable strategies to increase profitability and scale sustainably


If you’re a medspa owner, aesthetic injector, or beauty entrepreneur looking to grow your business, build brand authority, and boost revenue, subscribe to the Aesthetic AF Podcast today.

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