What does it really mean to live longer and live better?

In this episode of Skytale Insights, Ben Hernandez sits down with Dr. Ken Winnard, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of OneLife Health & Performance, to explore the evolving world of longevity and wellness. They discuss how modern healthcare is shifting toward personalized, proactive care, what fueled the wellness boom, and why patients must take ownership of their long-term health.

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What does it take to build a wellness brand in a rapidly evolving industry?

In this episode, Josh and Katy Whalen of Joi+Blokes join Miguel Mireles to discuss why they launched the company, how patient demographics and regulations are reshaping wellness, and what it’s like running a business together as husband and wife. A candid, insightful conversation on growth, partnership, and the future of wellness.

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The medical aesthetics industry is entering a new era of growth, innovation, and specialization. In this episode of Skytale Insights, we’re joined by Erik Haines of Qsight to break down the latest findings from our latest white paper collaboration, Defining the Future of Aesthetics, including the data trends shaping performance across today’s most important categories.

From the first time in years that surgical and non-surgical spending grew together, to the continued rise of biostimulators, weight loss programs, wellness integration, and microneedling innovation, this conversation is built for practice leaders who want to understand what’s driving demand now, and where the market is headed next.

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In this episode of Skytale Insights, Miguel Mireles, Greg Mahoney, Ben Hernandez, and Annie Robertson Hockey sit down to unpack the dental trends that will matter most in 2026. Drawing from transaction activity, operator conversations, and platform-level data, the team explores how years of operational discipline are beginning to pay off across the market.

From cosmetic and specialty services to AI-enabled operations and shifting consumer expectations, this episode offers a grounded look at what owners, operators, and investors should be preparing for as dentistry enters its next phase.

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In this Skytale roundtable, Annie Robertson Hockey, Ben Hernandez, and Judy Kozlicki unpack what is actually changing in aesthetics as the industry heads into 2026. The conversation explores personalized treatment strategies, shifting patient expectations, technology adoption, retention, and continued market consolidation.

This episode goes beyond surface-level trends to examine how leading practices are evolving for long-term growth, stability, and scale.

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Thinking about selling your business in 2026? In this solo episode, Skytale CEO Ben Hernandez breaks down today’s M&A landscape, what’s happening in healthcare and consumer markets, and the key questions every owner should ask before entering a sale process.

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In this episode of Skytale Insights, Annie Robertson Hockey, President at Skytale, breaks down what the most successful healthcare and consumer businesses are doing to prepare for 2026. Drawing from Skytale’s work with hundreds of clients across the country, Annie explains what strategic planning is and what it is not, why disciplined planning separates top performers from average organizations, and how leaders can build a roadmap that drives measurable results.

She walks through the five pillars of an effective strategic plan, highlights the most common mistakes organizations make, and shares practical guidance on how to set goals that are realistic, aligned, and accountable. Annie also discusses the trends that are shaping the year ahead and how these may effect 2026 initiatives for business leaders.

Whether you are scaling, stabilizing, or repositioning your business, this episode gives you a clear framework to plan with confidence in 2026.

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In our final episode of the Platform Perspectives series, Annie Robertson Hockey is joined by Will MacInnis, Co-CEO of Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners, for a candid conversation about founding a specialty dental platform, scaling with intention, and leading through the rapidly evolving DSO landscape.

Will shares his path into dental, the vision behind Cliff Ridge, and the lessons learned from building alongside a co-founder. The discussion covers what differentiates modern specialty platforms, how to balance autonomy with support, and the traits Cliff Ridge looks for in its practice partners.

They also explore industry-wide trends, including private equity’s role in dentistry, pediatric and orthodontic growth, and where the next wave of opportunity is emerging.

Whether you're an operator, clinician, or investor, this episode offers a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a specialty platform built for long-term success.

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This week on the Skytale Insights podcast: Annie Robertson Hockey is joined by Alyssa Shaw, CEO of The Aesthetic Syndicate, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, brand evolution, and building lasting impact in the aesthetics industry.

With more than 20 years of experience in beauty and wellness, Alyssa has scaled leading brands such as Ulta Beauty, Glowbar, and [solidcore], fostering growth through strategic vision and team empowerment. As she leads The Aesthetic Syndicate into a new chapter, including an exciting rebrand soon to be revealed, Alyssa shares reflections from her early career, insights into maintaining consistency in branding, and the importance of staying closely connected to her team and business.

Listeners will hear how Alyssa’s “people-first” approach, grounded in authenticity and accessibility, has shaped her values as a leader and fueled the company’s continued success. She also reveals what she’s most proud of as The Aesthetic Syndicate continues to evolve as a trailblazer in the medical aesthetics space.

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In this episode of Skytale Insights, Annie Robertson Hockey sits down with Matt Hendrick, Co-Founder of Elevate Dental Partners, for a thoughtful discussion on building scalable, data-driven dental organizations.

Matt shares his career journey from private equity to co-founding Elevate and how his experience shaped his approach to operational excellence and partnership strategy. Together, Annie and Matt explore how Elevate uses data and an understanding of practice motivations to guide decision-making, the growing pains that come with scale, and what today’s dental providers truly need from their support partners.

The conversation also dives into the balance between consolidated and local marketing efforts, the strategic considerations behind adding new service lines, and the leadership mindset required to build a business that can transform an industry.

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