With Alex Thiersch on the ground in Indiana lobbying against pivotal new legislation, MSPA Digital Marketing Supervisor Derek steps in to break down a whirlwind of 2026 legislative moves. From Big Pharma’s influence on GLP-1 regulations to shifting MSO scrutiny and expanding autonomy for practitioners, this episode explores how new bills in states like Indiana, Florida, and Arizona are reshaping the industry. Learn why "information is power" and how these national trends might be coming to your state next. Key points include:

• The Battle Over GLP-1s
• Stricter State Oversight
• MSOs Under the Microscope
• Expanding Autonomy
• Rising Professional Standards
• New Practice Permissions
• Next Steps for Practitioners and AmSpa

Did you know the average medical spa is juggling FOURTEEN separate vendor deals? With that many balls in the air, it’s easy for something to get dropped. In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, Alex Thiersch talks with Keri Concannon, co-founder and CEO of Beauty Rep, about why ordering, onboarding, and managing aesthetic brand partnership is still far more fragmented than it should be—and how the Beauty Rep B2B platform was designed to make vendor management faster, clearer, and easier for practices of every size. Listen to learn:

• The unique challenges that large brands and smaller brands each face when it comes to selling
• How BeautyRep opens up conversations by making B2B materials readily available
• The way that brands are using the portal to support their sales teams
• The benefits for practitioners and owners of any size when it comes to finding products and managing inventory
• Keri’s journey from sales rep to entrepreneur and plans for expanding the platform

Growing a practice goes far beyond clinical skills; it requires intentional strategy around hiring, retention, operations, and leadership. AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch sits down with Ashley James of DermAesthetic Consulting to discuss why owners often struggle to get their team aligned with their vision — and how they can fix it. Smart recruiting is a practical solution that will strengthen your clinic’s foundation and boost long-term success. Whether you’re onboarding your first hire or preparing for a major growth phase, these insights will help you build a practice that thrives without you being “on the clock” all the time. Discussion points include:

• Why hiring right saves more money in the long run than hiring cheap
• The role of your team in establishing your brand and reputation
• Establishing onboarding procedures and timelines that lead to productivity
• Hiring with culture in mind
• How owners benefit from delegating leadership and operations
• Using strategic people management to boost revenue and patient experience