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Med Spa Success Strategies

Med Spa Success Strategies

Written by: Ricky Shockley
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Welcome to the Med Spa Success Strategies Podcast - where med spa & aesthetics practice owners come to discover strategies and tactics that help them better market and manage their practices so that they can grow, scale and have more financial freedom.Ricky Shockley Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Our Top Google Ads Frameworks for Med Spas in 2026: Keywords, Landing Pages & ROI Strategy
    Feb 18 2026

    Welcome to Part 5 of our 2026 Med Spa Marketing and Growth Series. In this episode, we break down our top-performing Google Ads strategies and frameworks for med spas in 2026, including how to eliminate wasted ad spend, structure high-converting campaigns, and confidently scale with real ROI data.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 Shockley, owner of Med Spa Magic Marketing, pulls back the curtain on exactly how we structure Google Ads for our med spa clients. This includes when Google should enter your growth strategy, how it differs from Meta ads, how to choose the right services to advertise, and how to build campaigns that attract bottom-of-funnel, high-intent patients instead of wasting budget on unqualified clicks.If you are running Google Ads but unsure whether your setup is truly optimized, or if you feel like you are spending money without clear ROI visibility, this episode gives you a tactical blueprint for improving performance in 2026.In this episode, we cover:✅ When med spas should prioritize Meta vs Google in the growth framework✅ Which services are ideal for Google Ads (and which are not)✅ Policy restrictions you must understand (PRP, approvals, compliance)✅ The anatomy of a high-performing Google ad✅ How responsive search ads actually work✅ Bottom-of-funnel keyword strategy using phrase and exact match✅ When broad match can work and when it wastes budget✅ How to build and use a negative keyword list✅ The landing page checklist that lowers CAC✅ Why conversion tracking is non-negotiable for ROI confidenceNeed help getting approved to run Botox ads? Email our team at support@medspamagicmarketing.comChapters:00:00 Introduction & Where Google Fits in the Growth Framework02:24 When to Prioritize Meta vs Google Ads04:03 What Services Work Best on Google (Brand vs Category Search)05:27 Policy Restrictions & Approval Requirements06:42 How Google Ads Are Displayed & Competitive Positioning09:06 Anatomy of a High-Performing Google Ad11:42 Bottom-of-Funnel Keyword Strategy (Phrase & Exact Match)14:36 Negative Keyword Lists & Eliminating Waste16:03 Landing Page Optimization Checklist20:15 Conversion Tracking, ROI & Ongoing OptimizationFollow 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

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    25 mins
  • How Med Spas Can Increase Profit Using Vendor Relationships, Retail & Memberships w/ Jaclyn Luongo
    Feb 13 2026
    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 sits down with Jaclyn Luongo, Vice President of Business Development and Brand Partnerships at PDO Max (https://www.pdomax.com/) , to unpack one of the most underused growth levers in a med spa business: vendor relationships.With more than 25 years in the aesthetics industry, Jaclyn shares how med spa owners can turn vendors into true business partners instead of just suppliers. This conversation reveals how better communication, smarter purchasing, and strategic collaboration with vendors can increase profit margins, support team performance, and create stronger long-term growth.In this episode, we cover: ✅ How med spa owners are leaving money on the table with their vendors ✅ What to ask your reps to unlock more support, incentives, and marketing resources ✅ Why consolidating vendors can improve buying power and simplify operations ✅ How bundle pricing and promotions can help even newer practices stay competitive ✅ Using vendor resources for education, content, and team motivation ✅ Why offering too many services hurts clarity, sales, and provider confidence ✅ How to avoid “shiny object syndrome” when adding new treatments ✅ Smart ways to leverage vendor support for events that actually drive revenue ✅ How vendors can help strengthen memberships and recurring revenue models ✅ The missing link between retail products, treatment plans, and patient retention ✅ Why skincare retail is often the most overlooked profit center in med spas ✅ How estheticians and medical providers can work together to improve outcomes and retentionThis episode is packed with practical business strategies for med spa owners who want to increase profitability, simplify their offerings, strengthen vendor partnerships, and build more consistent revenue from both services and retail.About Jaclyn Luongo of PDO Max (https://www.pdomax.com/)Jaclyn Luongo is the Vice President of Business Development and Brand Partnerships for PDO Max and a recognized leader in the aesthetic industry with over 25 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has driven innovation, business growth, and team performance across the beauty and aesthetics space.She has served on the NASNPRO Advisory Board since 2018 and has been a Program Advisory Board member at the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics since 2009. In 2019, she authored Successful Selling in the Beauty Industry, a book focused on helping professionals achieve sales excellence. Jaclyn has also contributed regularly to PULSE Magazine and has volunteered with ISPA’s Task Force since 2007. In 2017, she joined the Board of Directors for the Melanoma Education Foundation, and in 2021 she became involved with the Global Wellness Institute to help launch its first mentor program.Jaclyn is passionate about empowering esthetic and med spa businesses to build strong client relationships and increase revenue through strategic retail sales, education, and business development initiatives.Learn more and access resources from Jaclyn and PDO Max at:https://www.instagram.com/pdomax/https://www.lumenvyskincare.com/ https://www.pdomax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-luongo-72109221/ Jaclyn’s Book: https://a.co/d/03BY2m7qinfo@pdomax.comFollow 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
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    47 mins
  • How Med Spas Convert More Leads Into Booked Appointments in 2026
    Feb 9 2026

    Welcome to Part 4 of our 2026 Med Spa Marketing and Growth Series. In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest frustrations med spa owners face with advertising: the “bad leads” problem and how to fix it with smarter lead nurture and follow-up systems. If you want to download the free audit and planning resources, visit:https://go.medspamagicmarketing.com/2026-freebiesIn this episode, Ricky Shockley, owner of Med Spa Magic Marketing, breaks down what is actually happening with Facebook and Google leads, why most leads do not convert right away, and how to build a follow-up process that increases booked appointments, improves show rates, and lowers your true customer acquisition cost without burning out your front desk team.This is the bridge between marketing and operations. If your ads are generating leads but your schedule is not filling the way it should, this episode shows you where the breakdown usually happens and how to fix it.In this episode, we cover:✅ Why 80 to 90 percent of Facebook leads do not convert and why that is normal✅ The difference between “bad leads” and leads that just need better nurturing✅ What to automate in lead follow-up and what should stay human✅ Why speed to lead dramatically impacts your close rate✅ The follow-up cadence that top-performing med spas use in the first 3 weeks✅ How SMS should be the backbone of your nurture strategy✅ How to continue the sales process after someone fills out a lead form✅ The framing mistake most med spas make with appointment confirmations✅ How friction in booking, calls, hours, and credit card capture affects CAC✅ The core lead metrics you must track to prove marketing ROIThis episode builds directly on the ad strategies from Part 3 and shows you how to turn more of those leads into real patients, revenue, and long-term growth. If you want your marketing to feel less like an expense and more like a predictable growth system, this part is essential.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/scheduleChapters:00:00 The “Bad Leads” Problem and Why Most Leads Do Not Convert03:00 Automation vs Human Follow-Up and Why Authenticity Matters05:20 The Follow-Up Cadence, SMS Strategy, and Speed to Lead07:50 How Conversion Rate Impacts Customer Acquisition Cost09:10 Lead Nurture Principles and Continuing the Sales Process11:50 Appointment Confirmation Framing and Improving Show Rates13:30 Booking Friction, Credit Cards, and Long-Term Nurture17:10 The Core Metrics You Must Track to Prove Marketing ROIFollow 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

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    19 mins
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