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Practiceland: Not Your Doctor's Podcast

Let’s be real—working in an aesthetic practice is a roller coaster. Phones that never stop ringing, leads stacking up, last-minute doctor requests, and the patient right in front of you.

Welcome to PracticeLand—where we get it because we’ve been there. So have our guests (your peers and the industry’s best). Each week, we share insider tips and straight talk to help you tame the chaos, get sh*t done, and gain the recognition you deserve. Are you one of us?

Recent Episodes

July 29, 2025

Your Dumbest Money Questions Answered

Most of us were never taught how financing actually works. We nod along when APR or compound interest comes up, hoping no one asks follow-up questions. Blake answers all the “dumb” questions we’re secretly asking, from how traditional medical credit...
July 22, 2025

When To Walk Away From a Toxic Job

If your job is draining the life out of you, but you keep telling yourself to just “push through,” Kelcy Heringer was there too. Five years went by before she realized she was stuck in a cycle of burnout, self-doubt, and car...
July 15, 2025

Turning Angry Patients Into Opportunities

Angry patients aren’t just upset for no reason. They’re feeling unheard, disrespected, or scared, and how you respond in those first few moments can make or break the relationship. Heather Hughes Hardy and Jenna Hennig share ...
July 8, 2025

Responding to “How Much Does It Cost?” Like a Boss

Prospective patients often come in with more questions than answers. They’re unsure about procedures, anxious about costs, and looking for someone who truly listens. That’s where empathy goes a long way. People are more price...
July 1, 2025

Sugarcoating Is Sabotaging Your Career (and Your Team)

Think being nice and avoiding conflict makes you a better leader? Think again. Kelcy Heringer played nice until she saw that real respect comes from honesty, not people-pleasing. Now she’s all about leveling the playing field and speaking up even...
June 24, 2025

The Secret Language of Patient Trust

Active listening is more than nodding along. It’s about tuning into the words, tone, and emotions behind what patients are saying (and not saying). When you pick up on those cues and mirror their language, trust starts to for...
June 17, 2025

The Front Desk’s One and Only Job

In an aesthetic practice, handling front desk calls is an art. The connection you make in the first few seconds matters, and it starts with a warm, genuine greeting. It’s not just about being friendly; it’s about making the c...
June 10, 2025

If You’re Waiting for Someone to Give You a Raise, You’re Doing It Wrong

Going above and beyond at work but still not moving up? The unpleasant truth is that hard work alone won’t get you promoted these days. You have to own your career growth. No one else will do it for you. What actually moves t...
June 3, 2025

Meet Blake Lucas, Practiceland Co-Host & PatientFi Sr. Director of Customer Experience

As the Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFi, Blake Lucas thrives on solving problems, calming chaos, and turning challenges into wins. Leading the team that supports practices and their patients, Blake’s caree...
May 27, 2025

Clarity is Kindness: Mastering the Mindset of the Patient Care Coordinator

Patient care coordinators aren’t just salespeople. They’re listeners first, educators second, and the trusted guides patients rely on to make confident decisions. But stepping into this role, especially if you’re being promot...

About the Hosts

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Blake Lucas

Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFi

Blake Lucas is all about creating great customer experiences and making things easier for both businesses and their clients. As Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFi, he helps medical practices offer seamless financing options to their patients. With a background in training, account management, and leadership, he’s passionate about motivating teams and improving processes. When he’s not working, he’s busy being a proud dad to his twin boys, finding joy in the everyday chaos of fatherhood.

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Andrea Watkins

VP of Conversion Coaching at Studio III Marketing

Andrea’s journey in the aesthetics industry began as the COO of a thriving plastic surgery practice, where she gained firsthand experience in optimizing operations and driving growth. Today, as the Vice President of Conversion Coaching at Studio III Marketing, her mission is to make proven best practices in aesthetics accessible to everyone from the front desk to the back office. Through implementation of the right people, systems and processes, she guides practices across the nation to streamline workflows, increase revenue, and have fun along the way! Her true passion is equipping women with the right tools to make the most of their roles and empower them to serve patients and doctors, while creating stable and rewarding careers for themselves.