Injector Confidential – Details, episodes & analysis

The long-awaited launch of our third season is HERE! In true Injector Confidential fashion, we're kicking off season 3 with a in-depth, unfiltered recap. In this episode, we reflect on 2024 with a fun, introspective game. We share personal updates, lessons leasrned, and a few exciting things on the horizon. Join us as we dive into what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what's in store for the future. 

Our answer might surprise you.

In this episode, Kristen and Nicole break down what it means to be community-minded as an injector and how embracing your competition elevates your practice. 

Connect with us:

NICOLE ADONA

• Instagram: @letstoxaboutit @bay_skinandbeauty
• TikTok: @letstoxaboutit
• Training: e-mail [email protected] to get $500 off your first course in the new and improved LTAI Aesthetic Mentorship Progoram 

KRISTEN DOEZIE

• Instagram: @skinandsoulaesthetics_
• TikTok: @skinandsoulmed
• Training: @the.aesthetic.mindset

Whether it's on Yelp, Google, through text, or in person, receiving a bad review from an unhappy client is never easy. While it is an inevitable and unique aspect of aesthetics, negative feedback is one of the hardest parts of being an injector. Responding to and growing from negative feedback is crucial to your preserving your confidence and minimizing the risk of negative feedback in the future. In this episode, Nicole and Kristen provide their experiences with 1-star reviews, upset clients, and strategies to handle these encounters like a pro. 

The girls also discuss and blind-react to the first installment of the Sticky Situation series! They review and discuss a recent case that sparked controversy on social media and in the aesthetic world. You won't want to miss this one!

Resources:

The Five Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships by Gary Chapman 

How To Handle An Unhappy Client, Erika Barry (this is her Injector Bunny Patreon and Nicole LIVES by this advice!)

WE'RE BACK, BABY!

It's been a minute but we're back on our podcast game and better than ever. A lot has happened in the last two months so tune into this bonus episode for our summer life updates and some very exciting announcements about our businesses. 

Join Kristen and Nicole as they discuss the concept of an ideal client and its important role in growing a fulfilling and successful practice. 

Tune in to learn how to stand out as an injector in a saturated market, identifying your ideal client, and how working from within a niche has the greatest impact with attracting ideal clients. 

Additional resources:

Goal-Digger Podcast: How to Know and Attract Your Ideal Client with Jenna Kutcher https://jennakutcherblog.com/how-to-know-and-attract-your-ideal-client/

Follow us on social media!

Podcast: @injectorconfidential (IG and TikTok)

Nicole: @letstoxaboutit (IG and TikTok)

Kristen: @beauty.nurse.kristen (IG and TikTok)

We all probably have feelings about the dreaded “Groupon” injector but we want to make sure we aren’t breaking the bank for our patients. In this week’s episode, we dive into how to use specials on injectables in a way that will build client loyalty, provide opportunities for upselling, and ultimately bring in higher revenue.

Topics we dive into:

• How to use specials to bring in your ideal client
• Use package discounts to help convert patients to multiple services
• Giveaways vs. Specials
• Adding value to your curated services to build loyal customers

Follow us on social media:

@Injectorconfidential (Instagram & Tiktok)
Nicole: @letstoxaboutit (Instagram &Tiktok)

Kristen: @beauty.nurse.kristen (Instagram & Tiktok)

BOUNDARIES: why you need them, how to practice them, and how to get past the fear of setting them. We cover it all in this week’s episode. 

Not only are boundaries a crucial piece of personal success, but they truly can dictate your professional success and fulfillment. Kristen and Nicole deep dive into the different types of boundaries to set in your business, why you may be afraid to set them, and how to know if your professional boundaries are being crossed. 

Additional Resources:As A Woman Podcast with Natalie Crawford, MD, Episode 29: Set Some Boundaries https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/thepodcast/episode-029-set-some-boundaries

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawab https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/B08MWS22YT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22BQ968FIPSEY&keywords=boundaries+nedra+tawwab&qid=1651755614&sprefix=boundaries+Nedra%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1

Dr. Brene Brown: On Holding Boundaries & Facing Our Fear
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-bren%C3%A9-brown-on-holding-boundaries-facing-our-fear/id1564530722?i=1000543696295

On today's episode, Nicole and Kristen discuss the importance of caring for yourself as well as some practical tips to help you apply to your injecting practice.

Resources:

Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLYYRX2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Unlocking Us: Podcast episode with Brene Brown and Glennon Doyle https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zGCm7riA1pjlBGwvxFIC7?go=1&sp_cid=aea83540204b63d0efe5b408613b0cfc&t=17&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1#login

SURPRISE!! Our first bonus episode!

One of the biggest questions we get asked is “How to get started in Aesthetics”. We dive deep into the sh*t nobody tells you when you get into aesthetics and also give lots of practical advice for starting your dream career in aesthetics. 

Resources:

Patreon: Injector Bunny https://www.patreon.com/Botoxbunny1

Patreon: Rana Kennelly https://www.patreon.com/naturally_rana

Palette: https://www.paletteresources.com

Vanessa Lee: https://vanessaleern.com

Injectability: https://injectabilityclinic.com/aesthetic-education-cutting-edge-science/?amp

Injection face (AKA PAUL): https://www.amazon.com/Suture-Injection-Training-Micro-Plastic-Teaching/dp/B07B4YPHTT/ref=sr_1_35?crid=21RY5OS2TMG4&keywords=face+mannequin&qid=1649634611&sprefix=face+mannequin%2Caps%2C355&sr=8-35

Improving patient education can drastically improve your practice’s efficiency. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Nicole & Kristen give practical tips on how to discuss treatment with your patients in a way that helps them have realistic expectations, and ensure an appointment that you and your patient are excited about!