Elite Retreat

Beyond Branding Community Before the Brand

Learn how experts authentically connect with consumers and patients to turn their communities into a thriving brand.

Drew Fine, CEO - Dfine Group
Jordan Harper, FNP-C/Owner* - Barefaced
Steffanie Attenberg, Chief Brand & Content Officer - NewBeauty

Building a Company Through Culture: A CEO Perspective

Five diverse CEOs talk about how company culture is at the nucleus of every successful business. This session explores how these CEOs prioritize shared values, behaviors, and standards to scale and remain agile in a competitive market.

Maria Carell, CEO/President - Revision Skincare®
Ethan Min, Global CEO - BENEV
Miles Harrison, CEO/President - Novaestiq
Nicole Chiaramonte - CEO Advanced MedAesthetic Partners
Mary Van Praag, Global CEO - Milani Cosmetics

Social Media: Patient Perceptions vs. Preferences

This interactive session discussed how social media plays a key role in patients’ selection of aesthetic providers. Facilitated by two industry veterans with opposing views on building social media content, the audience can choose a personalized approach during the session.

Shino Bay Aguilera, DO/Founder - ShinoBay Derm
Anil Rajani, MD/Owner - RajaniMD

Advancing Aesthetics: Functional Medicine to AI Subscriptions

Five key opinion leaders and business owners share industry dynamics and the trends driving the aesthetic market.

Meena Singh, MD/Owner - KMC Hair Center
Kay Durairaj, MD/Owner - Beauty by Dr. Kay
Steven Sorr, NMD/Owner - Source Of Health
Leslie Baumann, MD/Owner* - Baumann Cosmetic/Skin Type Solutions
Justin Harper, MD/Owner - Juvly Aesthetics

The Partnership: Practice Findings & Value Adds

This session rounds out the Elite Retreat seminars by sharing top practice analytics connected with value adds to ultimately aid in strategic planning for every practice’s future.

AlexSandra Sisler, Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts - Revision Skincare®
Scott Kera, Executive Vice President - AEVA Digital
Nayan Behal, Head of Strategic Partnerships - Nitra