Cassie Lane discusses her journey in the med spa industry, detailing the services offered at Cassie Lane MedSpa (GLP1, Botox, Injectables) and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy. They explore market insights on GLP-1 medications and the challenges of managing a med spa team. Cassie shares her approach to growth and values-driven decisions, as well as the impact of COVID and private equity in the medical field. The conversation covers her exploration of a business sale and associated costs, membership program liability, and future business options including phantom stock. They also discuss employee retention strategies, concluding with contact information and closing thoughts.

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Wayne Zell welcomes Joe Killinger to discuss his extensive background in real estate and the evolution of the brokerage industry, highlighting the concerning agent dropout rate. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on interviewing with brokerage firms and offer tips for entering the commercial real estate market, including the role of AI. Joe shares his motivation and key advice for new agents, while addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by young entrepreneurs. The episode emphasizes the importance of communication and a deep understanding of entrepreneurship..

0:00 Introduction and Joe Killinger's background in real estate

1:46 Evolution of the real estate brokerage industry and agent dropout rate

5:06 Interviewing with brokerage firms and the impact of COVID-19

10:42 Tips for entering the commercial real estate market and the role of AI

16:10 Joe's motivation and key advice for new agents

21:46 Challenges and opportunities for young entrepreneurs

23:00 Importance of communication and understanding entrepreneurship

25:37 Contact information and closing remarks

Wayne Zell is joined by Kirsten Graham to explore the essentials of outsourcing for small businesses. Key Points include:

- Outsourcing can significantly reduce costs and increase profit margins by leveraging global talent for tasks such as bookkeeping, software management, and marketing.

- Business owners should focus on hiring for specific skill sets rather than searching for a "magic unicorn" who can do everything, ensuring the right person is in the right role.

- Effective documentation and the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) are crucial for maintaining business continuity and building value into your business.

They delve into the roles and origins of virtual assistance, addressing privacy concerns and challenges with bookkeeping and CRM. The discussion highlights software integration for business management and the strategic use of outsourcing to enhance company value. Kirsten shares insights on cultivating a dynamic global team and documenting processes for operational efficiency. They discuss how outsourcing can combat burnout and facilitate scaling, emphasizing quality control and task prioritization. The episode also covers team building and assessing outsourcing profitability.