أفضل بودكاسات Krauss (2025)

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Sticky Fingers: When a Patient Pulls a 5-Finger Discount 10:54

5d ago10:54

10:54

Medical aesthetics: beauty and self-care, or a darker reality? This week, Leisa tackles patient theft, a systemic issue eroding your bottom line. Theft is more common than believed, from pocketed products to unpaid services. She shares stories of patients rummaging through treatment rooms, a reminder that trust isn't a given. Sometimes, it’s taken.…

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A Hitchmas Gift For All -Audio Version 1:39:11

18d ago1:39:11

1:39:11

A year ago, John Richards the head of the Atheist UK approached me about the idea of celebrating Christopher Hitchens with a Hitchmas event, near Christmas, and on or about the anniversary of Christopher’s death, on Dec 15, 2011. I realized that to do it right would require time and organization, and the proper panelists. I was thrilled that Christ…

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The Velvet Rope Effect: Building a Reception Team that Screams Luxury and is Top Tier 16:02

12d ago16:02

16:02

We focus on lasers and injectors, but what if med spa success hinges on the overlooked? This week, Leisa argues the front desk is your most valuable player. Leisa challenges the view of receptionists as mere order takers. She shares clinic visits marked by phone-scrolling indifference and awkward personal chats, highlighting the front desk's impact…

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MedSpa Hunger Games: How to Win in a Crowded Market 14:50

19d ago14:50

14:50

The medical aesthetics industry: a gold rush, or a carefully constructed illusion? Leisa Krauss, the "Bitchin' Beautician," argues the latter in this Scalpel of Truth episode. She dissects the industry, revealing a landscape far more complex than its glossy facade. Is the market saturated? Leisa says it's the wrong question. It's about the quality …

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Jeffrey Sachs on Diplomacy, Conflict, and the Path to Peace 2:01:27

25d ago2:01:27

2:01:27

I had the privilege of welcoming my friend Jeffrey Sachs back to the podcast. Jeffrey joined me earlier this year, and given the unfolding crises around the world, I thought it was a good time to sit down again and talk current events. I expect our conversation will generate disagreements from many listeners. Open discussion of sensitive issues how…

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Lip Flips and Power Trips: Newbies with Ego in Aesthetics 20:11

26d ago20:11

20:11

The episode explores contractors versus employees. Are contractors adding value, or are they "mules" who just inject and leave? Leisa describes contractors who don't recommend products, use clinic photos with their own branding, and give out personal cell numbers. This raises questions about management and a misunderstanding of the business. Leisa …

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Split the Dream, Double the Nightmare: MedSpa Partnerships 15:14

1M ago15:14

15:14

In this episode of The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa plunges into the treacherous terrain of business partnerships. It’s a topic rife with peril, a landscape littered with the wreckage of broken dreams and shattered friendships. Why? Because, as Leisa so eloquently puts it, humans are "messy AF." We arrive at the entrepreneurial altar with our egos, our …

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Mass Exodus: When Your MedSpa Team Moonwalks the F*ck Out 19:36

1M ago19:36

19:36

This week, Leisa tackles the dreaded "mass walkout," that stomach-churning moment when your team decides to jump ship en masse. It's a scenario that can cripple a business, leaving owners reeling and scrambling for answers. But Leisa breaks down the underlying causes of these dramatic departures. She explores the subtle signs of brewing discontent,…

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Nicholas Christakis: From Social Networks to AI, Special Thanksgiving Podcast 2:51:37

1M ago2:51:37

2:51:37

Nicholas Christakis is a Renaissance Man, with whom I have wanted to have a conversation for some time. There was so much to talk about with him, and each item was so fascinating, that we barely scratched the surface, even in the lengthy discussion we had. This is a great Thanksgiving Day listen.. instead of football games! One can get a sense of t…

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Playing Favorites: How Favoritism Destroying Your MedSpa Culture 10:14

2M ago10:14

10:14

Is your med spa a hotbed of simmering resentment? Do whispers and side-eyes follow your “favorite” employee down the hallway? In this episode of Scalpel of Truth, Leisa uncovers a hidden plague infecting med spas across the land: favoritism. It’s not just about hurt feelings, folks. Leisa reveals how this seemingly innocuous practice can unravel yo…

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Fellas, Fillers & Facials: Bringing More Men into Your MedSpa 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

This week on the show, Leisa tackles a key demographic: men. Men, she argues, aren't just untapped potential; they're ideal patients – loyal, compliant, and refreshingly drama-free. They use recommended products, arrive on time, and resist the siren song of Instagram influencers. But why are men missing from med spas? Leisa explores societal percep…

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F*CK Average: How to Blow Minds with an Exceptional Patient Experience 18:13

2M ago18:13

18:13

Hey there, bichachos! Welcome back to the Scalpel of Truth, where your girl Leisa (aka the Bitch'n Beautician) slices and dices through the BS of the med spa world. This episode is ALL about creating a rave-worthy patient experience – the kind that turns clients into walking, talking billboards for your business. I'm spilling the tea on everything …

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Sloppy Operations, Sloppy Results: How to Tighten Up your Clinic Flow 11:46

2M ago11:46

11:46

This week on the show, Leisa delivers an unflinching critique of common operational pitfalls - from untrained staff to chaotic front desks. She challenges the industry's status quo, particularly addressing the delicate matter of experienced healthcare professionals transitioning into aesthetic medicine. The episode weaves between tactical advice an…

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Charles Moxley Jr: Nuclear Weapons are Illegal 1:34:45

2M ago1:34:45

1:34:45

Charles Moxley Jr has spent over 35 years as a litigator in New York, in large and complex commercial, securities, insurance and other cases throughout the United States. He is perhaps the last person one might imagine could bring about the end of a continually proliferating international presence of nuclear weapons. Yet personages as eminent as th…

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Flaky AF: Tacking the “Can’t Make it Culture” 14:54

3M ago14:54

14:54

This week, Leisa rips the bandaid off the festering wound of flaky AF med spa staff. She’s had it with the BS excuses, the last-minute cancellations, and the "can't make it" culture that's costing med spa owners time, money, and their GD sanity. She's calling out these lazy-ass employees and contractors who disrespect their team and the business, o…

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Fashion Facelifts: How Looking the Part Directly Affects your Bottom Line 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

Hey bichachos! Lisa here, the Bitch’n Beautician, and on this episode of the Scalpel of Truth, we're slicing and dicing the impact of appearances in the medical aesthetics industry. We're talking FASHION FACELIFTS, baby! We’re getting raw and unfiltered about why looking the part directly affects your bottom line. We're covering everything from scr…

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The Importance of Data Driven Decisions in MedSpa Management 16:23

3M ago16:23

16:23

Hey there, gorgeous trailblazing bichachos! Leisa, the Bitch’n Beautician, is back and slicing through the BS of the medspa industry. This week, she's diving deep into the nitty-gritty of data-driven decisions – because numbers aren't just sexy; they're the key to a profitable, kick-ass med spa. Leisa breaks down the must-know metrics, from P&Ls an…

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Manipulation Nation: Dealing with Patients who Try to Game the System 14:14

3M ago14:14

14:14

This week we muck around in the ever-present sludge of manipulative patients in the medical aesthetics industry. We explore common manipulative tactics employed by patients, from serial complaining to freebie seeking and excessive neediness and offer practical strategies for setting boundaries and protecting our practices. We emphasize the importan…

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Heather Mac Donald: When Race Trumps Merit and Reshapes Culture 2:17:58

3M ago2:17:58

2:17:58

Heather Mac Donald is never one to back down from controversy, and that’s exactly what makes our discussions so engaging. She’s sharp, opinionated, and unflinching when it comes to tackling issues many prefer to avoid—whether it’s race, culture, or the idea of meritocracy in modern society. This is the third conversation Heather and I have had for …

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This SWOT Team is Sexy: Why a SWOT Analysis with your MedSpa Team is a MUST for Success 17:05

4M ago17:05

17:05

This week Leisa takes you into the very beating heart of the the SWOT analysis. Forget sugarcoating; Leisa delivers an unfiltered breakdown of this essential business strategy, emphasizing its importance beyond an amateur annual review. She advocates for monthly, even weekly, SWOT analysis sessions to keep your med spa ahead of the game in a rapidl…

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Saul Perlmutter: Third Millennium Thinking 2:26:12

4M ago2:26:12

2:26:12

Saul Permutter won the Nobel Prize for his eventual role in the discovery of dark energy. In 1996 when I was lecturing at LBL he bet me that he would show dark energy didn't exist. His group had been measuring supernova distances for years, in hopes of determining the deceleration rate of the universe. Instead, after recalibrating some of his earli…

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Behind Enemy Lines: Event Crashers & Idea Snatchers 17:48

4M ago17:48

17:48

This week on the Scalpel of Truth, Leisa tackles the epidemic of copycatting plaguing the medical aesthetics industry. From crashing competitors' events to shamelessly stealing marketing materials, Leisa exposes the unoriginal offenders who are more interested in quick fixes than building a brand with integrity. This is an episode about the importa…

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The Silent Assassin: How Toxic Management can Ruin Your Practice 17:32

4M ago17:32

17:32

This week on The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa tackles a problem that plagues many medical spas: toxic management. She dissects the various forms toxic management can take, from the egomaniac who rules by fear to the lazy service provider who coasts on seniority. She argues that these individuals, often placed in positions of power without earning their …

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Origins Podcast: A Call For Support To Save A Family 24:50

4M ago24:50

24:50

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING NOW TO SAVE THIS FAMILY! There are many tragedies in Afghanistan, and thousands of people who need help. We cannot right all the wrongs, but we can save these 8 people. We can save a woman who fought for human rights and now faces execution in Afghanistan if she were to return. We can save 5 young girls who have no access t…

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Helen Pluckrose 2:28:56

4M ago2:28:56

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Helen Pluckrose has been a formidable voice in the cultural and intellectual debates surrounding critical social justice, liberalism, and free speech. I've admired her work for some time, particularly her rigorous analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of these movements. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Helen about her new…

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What is your Unique Value Proposition? 28:20

4M ago28:20

28:20

On this week's episode of The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss is serving up a generous portion of tough love for medical aesthetics professionals. Lisa dives deep into the concept of a unique value proposition, or as she puts it, "Why the hell prospective patients should choose to do business with you in a saturated market." For Leisa, success in th…

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The Red Flags of Medical Aesthetic Marketing with Ontonio Karam & Danial Aziz of Skinfluence Marketing Agency 36:59

5M ago36:59

36:59

Get ready for a wild ride as Leisa dives into the wild world of medical aesthetic marketing with her guests, Ontonio Karam and Danial Aziz, the masterminds behind Skinfluence Marketing. They're spilling all the tea on the BS you need to watch out for, like those agencies promising you the moon and stars (spoiler alert: it's probably a scam). They'r…

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Solving one of cosmology's biggest conundrums with Wendy Freedman 1:57:02

5M ago1:57:02

1:57:02

Wendy Freedman, the former director of the Carnegie Observatories and now distinguished professor at University of Chicago, has been a leading figure in observational cosmology and astronomy for over 30 years. I have known her as a friend and colleague, and have learned much from her over the years, and was very excited to be able to snag her amids…

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The No-BS Guide to Hiring Top Talent 23:21

5M ago23:21

23:21

This week under the Scalpel, Leisa dives deep into building the ultimate dream team with top-tier talent for your med spa. Leisa breaks down the episode into seven crucial segments, starting with defining your ideal candidate and their non-negotiable skills and qualities. She then moves on to crafting compelling job descriptions, interviewing like …

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Beauty & The Bad Review with Christine Mytrunec from Gold Raven Studio 24:09

5M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode of The Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss and her guest Christine Mytrunec from Gold Raven Studio delve into the importance of responding to negative online reviews for med spas. It’s time to gear up and learn how to handle these reviews with professionalism and empathy because a well-crafted response can turn a negative situation into …

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Leonard Susskind: Strings, Quarks, Black Holes, and More. 1:55:04

5M ago1:55:04

1:55:04

I was very happy to finally have the opportunity to have an extended conversation for our podcast with renowned theoretical physicist Lenny Susskind. Lenny has been a friend and colleague for many years. I remember first attending a lecture he gave at a conference when I was an undergraduate and recognizing what a powerful intellect he was, and als…

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Host the Bash, Make the Cash 21:42

5M ago21:42

21:42

In the latest episode of "The Scalpel of Truth," Leisa Krauss—affectionately known as the Bitch‘n Beautician—dives into the art of hosting purchasing events at your med spa. Leisa lays out a roadmap for turning these events into revenue-boosting, loyalty-building extravaganzas. From creating urgency and exclusivity to leveraging personal consultati…

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Werner Herzog 1:45:02

6M ago1:45:02

1:45:02

This is my second dialogue with filmmaker extraordinaire and force of nature, Werner Herzog. But after I read his amazing new memoire Every Man for Himself, and God Against All, which takes its name for the German title of his 1974 film The Enigma of Kasper Hauser, I had to have Werner back. I have known Werner for almost 20 years. We met when I wa…

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Rantaroonie • Hoarders: Information Edition 7:36

6M ago7:36

7:36

In this episode of The Scalpel of Truth, host Leisa Krauss, aka the Bitchin' Beautician, takes aim at a pervasive problem in the med spa industry: information hoarding. Leisa argues that whether you're a practitioner, manager, or owner, keeping knowledge to yourself is not only selfish but also detrimental to your team and your business. Practition…

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Working Smarter—Not Harder! Templates & Tools for Your Practice 9:15

6M ago9:15

9:15

Get ready for a speed-run, bitchachos, because this week, we dive into the importance of using templates and tools in your med spa with the top 10 reasons why these resources are essential for practice growth and long-term profitability. Want more? To save you time and energy, we've created the "Bitchin' Templates Package," a collection of over 65 …

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Annie Jacobsen 1:29:56

6M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

Many of you will have been waiting for this podcast after my brief review of Annie Jacobsen’s new book Nuclear War: A Scenario on Critical Mass. I took advantage of our discussion to flesh out some of the harrowing details of her remarkable fictional account of a plausible 72 minutes which began with the launch of a single nuclear missile from Nort…

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Exit Stage Left: Losing Staff with Chris Krueger 23:40

6M ago23:40

23:40

This week on the show, Leisa tackles the delicate subject of employee turnover in medical spas. And, as a VERY special occasion, she’s joined by guest, voice of this show, and host of the fake alternate universe podcast, “The Spatula of Honesty,” her partner Chris Krueger. Chris brings extensive experience as a manager and director, working to deve…

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Numbers Don’t Lie 10:39

6M ago10:39

10:39

In this episode of "The Scalpel of Truth," we delve into the often-overlooked world of metrics and data in the medical aesthetics industry. The discussion explores: Why passion alone isn't enough to sustain a successful med spa Ten key metrics every practice should be tracking, from profit and loss statements to patient retention rates The potentia…

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