Repeat after us: you can, and will, survive a recession. Tune into this episode as Kristen and Nicole candidly discuss the unique challenges of aesthetic injectors facing the reality of an economic downturn. Your hosts share their tried-and-true tactics for client retention, minimizing risk, and maximizing client experience to ensure you thrive in even the most challenging financial climates.

Connect with us:

NICOLE ADONA

• Instagram: @letstoxaboutit @bay_skinandbeauty
• TikTok: @letstoxaboutit
• Training: www.letstoxaboutit.com/training

KRISTEN DOEZIE

• Instagram: @skinandsoulaesthetics_
• TikTok: @skinandsoulmed
• Training: @the.aesthetic.mindset

If you're thinking about starting a business, start here.

Kristen and Nicole are starting season 2 of Injector Confidential off with a bang by spilling all the deets on starting a business. In this episode, they discuss the different avenues of owning a business as an aesthetic injector, the good and bad of being your own boss, and what you need to know before you make the decision to strike out on your own.

Connect with us:

NICOLE ADONA

• Instagram: @letstoxaboutit @bay_skinandbeauty
• TikTok: @letstoxaboutit
• Training: www.letstoxaboutit.com/training

KRISTEN DOEZIE

• Instagram: @skinandsoulaesthetics_
• TikTok: @skinandsoulmed
• Training: @the.aesthetic.mindset

This week is all about community over competition and putting yourself out there: we're talking about networking. The ability to represent your brand with confidence and create meaningful connections makes all the difference as an aesthetic provider with big career goals. Whether you're striving to become a trainer, looking for new job opportunities, or about to meet your favorite celebrity influencer, it is essential that you're prepared to network anywhere, anytime. We're here to give you tips, tricks, and all the encouragement you need to maximize your time at conferences, seminars, and other industry events. You got this!

Connect with us on social media:

Nicole:

• IG: @letstoxaboutit @bayskinandbeauty
• Training: https://www.letstoxaboutit.com/training

Kristen:

• IG: @skinandsoulmed
• Training: @the.aesthetic.mindset

Remember back in August when we said "WE'RE BACK"? This time, we really mean it.

It's been a long few months (for reasons you'll find out in this episode) and we are beyond happy to be back! Before we start serving you hot content, we wanted to catch you up to speed. Hear about our personal highs and lows of 2022, our first year in review as business owners, and our favorite products of the moment.

We're also giving you an exclusive glimpse into our NEW professional development and mentoring programs.

Resources:

• The Aesthetic Mindset: the.aesthetic.mindset
• The Let's Tox About It Aesthetic Mentorship: https://www.letstoxaboutit.com/training

Follow us on social media:

• Kristen: @skinandsoulmed
• Nicole: @letstoxaboutit @bay_skinandbeauty

We all know what it's like to feel a little less confident from time to time. But what's the difference between normal self-doubt and full-blown Imposter Syndrome? Believe it or not, this phenomenon has been heavily researched since the '70s and is particularly prevalent amongst healthcare professionals. In this episode, Kristen and Nicole dive into Imposter Syndrome and how it can negatively affect aesthetic injectors. They offer personal tips on recognizing Imposter Syndrome and how to make sure it doesn't hold you back in your aesthetic career.

Resources:

- Imposter Syndrome with Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/podcast/imposter-syndrome/

Whether it's on Yelp, Google, through text, or in person, receiving a bad review from an unhappy client is never easy. While it is an inevitable and unique aspect of aesthetics, negative feedback is one of the hardest parts of being an injector. Responding to and growing from negative feedback is crucial to your preserving your confidence and minimizing the risk of negative feedback in the future. In this episode, Nicole and Kristen provide their experiences with 1-star reviews, upset clients, and strategies to handle these encounters like a pro.

The girls also discuss and blind-react to the first installment of the Sticky Situation series! They review and discuss a recent case that sparked controversy on social media and in the aesthetic world. You won't want to miss this one!

Resources:

The Five Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships by Gary Chapman

How To Handle An Unhappy Client, Erika Barry (this is her Injector Bunny Patreon and Nicole LIVES by this advice!)

WE'RE BACK, BABY!

It's been a minute but we're back on our podcast game and better than ever. A lot has happened in the last two months so tune into this bonus episode for our summer life updates and some very exciting announcements about our businesses.

Join Kristen and Nicole as they discuss the concept of an ideal client and its important role in growing a fulfilling and successful practice.

Tune in to learn how to stand out as an injector in a saturated market, identifying your ideal client, and how working from within a niche has the greatest impact with attracting ideal clients.

Additional resources:

Goal-Digger Podcast: How to Know and Attract Your Ideal Client with Jenna Kutcher https://jennakutcherblog.com/how-to-know-and-attract-your-ideal-client/

Follow us on social media!

Podcast: @injectorconfidential (IG and TikTok)

Nicole: @letstoxaboutit (IG and TikTok)

Kristen: @beauty.nurse.kristen (IG and TikTok)

We all probably have feelings about the dreaded "Groupon" injector but we want to make sure we aren't breaking the bank for our patients. In this week's episode, we dive into how to use specials on injectables in a way that will build client loyalty, provide opportunities for upselling, and ultimately bring in higher revenue.

Topics we dive into:

• How to use specials to bring in your ideal client
• Use package discounts to help convert patients to multiple services
• Giveaways vs. Specials
• Adding value to your curated services to build loyal customers

Follow us on social media:

@Injectorconfidential (Instagram & Tiktok)Nicole: @letstoxaboutit (Instagram &Tiktok)

Kristen: @beauty.nurse.kristen (Instagram & Tiktok)

BOUNDARIES: why you need them, how to practice them, and how to get past the fear of setting them. We cover it all in this week's episode.

Not only are boundaries a crucial piece of personal success, but they truly can dictate your professional success and fulfillment. Kristen and Nicole deep dive into the different types of boundaries to set in your business, why you may be afraid to set them, and how to know if your professional boundaries are being crossed.

Additional Resources:As A Woman Podcast with Natalie Crawford, MD, Episode 29: Set Some Boundaries https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/thepodcast/episode-029-set-some-boundaries

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawab https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/B08MWS22YT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22BQ968FIPSEY&keywords=boundaries+nedra+tawwab&qid=1651755614&sprefix=boundaries+Nedra%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1

Dr. Brene Brown: On Holding Boundaries & Facing Our Fear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-bren%C3%A9-brown-on-holding-boundaries-facing-our-fear/id1564530722?i=1000543696295