Patient Care Episodes

To believe that you can have a 100% same day close rate, you also have to believe your consultations are won or lost before your prospective patient ever walks into the office. Alli shares every detail of the proven process she follows to achieve a 100% same-day close rate by eliminating every possible surprise and helping the right patients be confident about moving forward. GUEST Alli Petriella Patient Care Coordinator at Steven Camp, MD Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Alli is a results-driven ...

Money doesn’t have to be the reason patients hesitate, but it often is. Jenna Hennig is back to share how payment planning helps patients move forward without feeling pressured or sold to. She explains how to introduce financing naturally, frame the...

Most injectors know the two easiest ways to increase revenue, but something keeps them from actually doing either consistently. Jenna Hennig shares the two simple shifts can double per-appointment revenue: protecting patient results with skincare and securing treatment with smart payment planning. She explains why these aren’t “sales tactics,” but part of ethical, high-quality care. Listen for when skincare conversations should happen, who should lead them, and how team-wide communication improv...

If consult fees aren’t part of your process or aren’t working, there are other ways to protect the schedule. Heather Hughes Hardy and Jenna Hennig continue the conversation with practical strategies front desk and scheduling teams can actually use. From collecting a card on file to setting clear cancellation policies, find out how strong communication reduces no-shows and filters serious buyers from browsers. Hear real scenarios, language that feels natural on the phone, and a simple nurture app...

Consult fees shouldn’t be what stops a great lead from booking, but too often, they do. Jenna Hennig unblocks the blockers all front desk teams face: the consultation. Find out why these fees are essential, how they protect the schedule, and why...

Criticism can sting, but it doesn’t have to shake your confidence. Heather Hughes-Hardy opens up about her early struggles with taking feedback personally and how one mentor’s tough-love advice completely shifted her mindset. Her go-to? Radical...

Handling upset, aggressive, or emotional patients is an art form. When a patient gets heated—even after you’ve done everything right, what should you do? Jenna shares how she stays calm and reminds patients you’re on the same team to turn tension into trust. By identifying what’s really bothering them (like fear of wasted money or treatment doubt), you can calmly redirect the conversation. Find out when it’s okay to walk away and how to protect yourself when emotions run high. GUEST Jenna Hennig...

Disappointment happens, but it doesn’t have to derail the relationship. Seasoned injector Jenna Hennig shares how she learned to stop taking patient feedback personally and start turning tough moments into deeper trust. From under-promising and...

Picking up the phone to talk about surgery is no small feat. It’s a leap of courage. For patients, that first call often comes after months or even years of self-doubt, research, and “maybe someday.” For providers, it’s a reminder that what feels routine for them is life-changing for someone else. Andrea and Alli share what truly makes a profitable first call. Avoiding slimy tactics, pressure or persuasion, they operate through presence. They share how empathy, education, and emotional awareness...

Talking about money in a consult can make even the most confident coordinator hesitate. But what if that moment didn’t have to feel awkward at all? At La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, one small change in language—using the “EASE” method—led to a 58% jump in financing applications and completely transformed the way the team approached affordability. Blake Lucas brings together Eva Sheie, Bridgette DeBrino, and Janelle Robinson, COO of LJCSC, to share how practices can build a culture that embrac...

Some patients are so loyal, they start to feel like friends. But loyalty can have a dark side when personal-professional boundary lines blur. Letting “frequent flyers” bend boundaries only creates chaos for the whole team. Great service doesn’t mean letting patients run the show—it means keeping standards high for everyone. Heather Hughes-Hardy breaks down how to reset expectations without losing a valuable relationship. GUEST Heather Hughes Hardy, RN Aesthetics Sales Specialist Heather’s passio...

Every day, Jenna Hennig is asked about her age. She used to get nervous when patients questioned her age or experience. Over time, she’s learned how to respond with confidence and ease by reframing the conversation around expertise, emphasizing that it’s not just about years in the industry—it’s about skill, results, and volume of practice. GUEST Jenna Hennig, RN, Aesthetic Injector Austin Plastic Surgeon Now a seasoned aesthetic injector, Jenna’s career started in women's health as an L&D nurse...

When you reach the end of a consultation and someone declines your pitch because of the price, it’s almost never about the price. Understanding emotional drivers is key to closing the sale, and it’s your job to handle objections with confidence and empathy. Heather Hughes Hardy and Jenna Hennig share what questions to ask to uncover what’s really holding them back and get the real reasons behind price objections. GUESTS Heather Hughes Hardy Aesthetics Sales Specialist Heather’s passion for makin...

Some patients have one or two questions. Others have a hundred… Heather Hughes Hardy and Jenna Hennig help us understand why someone might be a “100-question patient” and navigate these challenging consultations with grace. Learn how to bring structure and emotional pacing into your conversations, pre-handle common objections, and keep the conversation on track without making the patient feel rushed or dismissed. GUESTS Heather Hughes Hardy Aesthetics Sales Specialist Heather’s passion for maki...

Patients don’t always say what they’re feeling, but their body language gives it away. Heather Hughes Hardy and Jenna Hennig break down how to spot the silent signals of hesitation, confusion, or discomfort, like fidgeting, shifting eyes, or sudden...

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 real-world stories and proven strategies for turning tense moments into trust-building opportunities. Role-playing tough scenarios and creating clear escalation protocols can help your whole team feel more confident and prepared when things get heated. Learn how to validate ...

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 form, and that’s when the real connection happens. Heather Hughes Hardy and Jenna Hennig share how to hear what patients are really telling you, even if they’re not saying it directly. Learn how to create a safe space for honest conversations, why your note-taking matters more ...