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www.ascpskincare.com 19 beautybuzz INDUSTRY NEWS Knowledge is Power Stay informed with the up-to-date info Medi-Spa Stats Medical spas have been growing in popularity for several years—in fact, they're one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. The recently released 2017 Medical Spa State of the Industry Report from the American Med Spa Association shows that this trend shows no signs of slowing down. According to the report, the average medical spa brings in $1 million in revenue annually, and repeat patients make up 70 percent of medical spa visits. More than half of medi-spa patients are between the ages of 35–54, and 77 percent of all medi-spas are affiliated with a physician. Learn more at www.americanmedspa.org. Happy Clients Keeping clients happy and returning comes down to communication, says Pratik Dholakiya, a contributor to Entrepreneur magazine. "You have to know how to talk to them and give them the positive impression that places you above the competition." Dholakiya suggests you examine your communications strategy and apply these three crucial tips: 1. Give lightning-fast responses: As an entrepreneur, you'll be busy and unavailable at certain times, but this doesn't excuse ignoring requests. Simply answering questions, or letting someone know you will respond as soon as you can, can make all the diff erence. 2. Never underestimate the value of small talk: At the end of the day, clients choose to do business with people, not companies. So, building rapport with them is essential for creating long-term business relationships and better brand trust. The key here is making your business personable, to build a connection. 3. Talk to customers as you would to your boss: Clients are the ones with the checkbook. So, in essence, they are your boss. While they come to you for your expertise, ultimately, they are the ones calling the shots. To read Dholakiya's full article, visit www.entrepreneur.com/article/305554. GET YOUR DREAM JOB Beauty Changes Lives and the International SPA Association (ISPA) have joined forces to launch the Get Your Dream Job campaign to elevate and celebrate careers in the beauty and wellness industries. The campaign is a collaboration of nearly a dozen industry organizations (including ASCP!), creating a global call to action for spas, salons, clubs, and schools to promote extraordinary beauty and wellness career opportunities. "ISPA is honored to form the Get Your Dream Job campaign with the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation," says ISPA President Lynne McNees. "With the spa industry's continual growth, careers in the business off er stability and opportunity. This campaign will spread the message about the benefi ts of working in spas and attract job seekers looking for promising careers." Lynelle Lynch, president of the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation, says the collaboration between ISPA and the foundation shines a spotlight on an integrated approach to self-care. "Spa professionals represent the convergence of beauty and wellness services as they apply their skills and knowledge to help individuals look and feel better," Lynch says. "This partnership with ISPA raises awareness of the diverse and rewarding career paths open to licensed beauty and wellness professionals." For more information, or to become an industry partner, visit www.getyourdreamjob.com.