Welcome to the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast, presented by Ricky Shockley of Med Spa Magic Marketing. If you're ready to implement more efficient & effective marketing strategies for your practice, book your FREE strategy session & marketing plan: https://go.medspamagicmarketing.com/scheduleIn this episode, Ricky talks with Ben Hernandez, founder of Skytale Group, about what makes a med spa valuable — whether you're selling or not. Learn the profit benchmarks, payroll ratios, rent targets, service mix strategies, and operational habits that create a business buyers want (and owners love). (⁠https://skytalegroup.com/⁠)In this episode, we cover:✅ What a “de-risked” med spa looks like and why it matters✅ Ideal service mix ratios and why 60% injectables is different than 60% weight loss✅ When multi-location expansion helps—or hurts—valuation✅ Common financial benchmarks: payroll, COGS, rent, marketing, and profitability✅ The real impact of provider loyalty vs. brand loyalty✅ Why recurring revenue models matter more than big-ticket one-offs✅ When and how to offer equity to key providers (and what to expect at sale)✅ The rise of wellness services and how to know if your market is ready✅ Qualitative factors that influence valuation: retention, team culture, and more✅ How to prepare your business—even years before you plan to sellThis episode is loaded with strategic insight and actionable advice for practice owners at every stage of growth. This will give you a clearer lens on how to maximize your med spa’s performance, reduce risk, and think like an investor.About Ben Hernandez of Skytale Group (https://skytalegroup.com/)Ben Hernandez is the CEO and Managing Director of Skytale Group, a leading advisory firm specializing in business strategy, M&A, and financial consulting for aesthetics and healthcare organizations. With a background in investment banking, hedge fund management, and healthcare consulting, Ben brings a unique blend of financial expertise and industry insight to every client relationship.He’s a trusted voice in the aesthetics space—frequently speaking at conferences and guiding founder-led practices through the complexities of scaling, valuation, and acquisition. Ben holds a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M and an MBA from SMU’s Cox School of Business. When he’s not advising top-performing practices, he enjoys endurance sports, family travel, and non-fiction reading.Contact Ben Hernandez:https://skytalegroup.com/https://www.instagram.com/skytalegroupllc/https://www.instagram.com/ben.skytale/https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-benjamin-hernandez-385a586/[email protected] us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/medspamagicmarketing/https://www.linkedin.com/company/med-spa-magic-marketing/https://www.facebook.com/MedSpaMagicMarketing/https://www.tiktok.com/@medspamagicmarketing