The Courageous CEO: 5 Traits That Move the Needle & Set You Apart as a Leader (Part 1)

This is part two of the Courageous CEO series, and we're getting even more practical. In this episode, I break down five core traits of courageous CEOs and share with you how to actually build these muscles in real time inside your med spa or aesthetic practice. I share how to choose courage over complacency, take action even when your brain wants certainty, and expand the emotional capacity required to handle bigger goals, bigger responsibility, and bigger visibility. Get ready to step into the version of yourself who leads boldly, makes decisive moves, and plays the long game required to build a category-of-one practice.   HIGHLIGHTS Why courageous CEOs move first and figure it out later. How fear, embarrassment, and uncertainty keep you from making big moves. The farmer vs. hunter metaphor for sustainable growth. How expanding your emotional capacity unlocks bigger goals and results. How to spot and stop the hidden "complacency buzz" that quietly caps your revenue.   RESOURCES + LINKS DM "Advantage" on Instagram to get instant access to The 3 Levers to 3x Your Med Spa in 2026 Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

The bigger your business grows, the more discomfort you'll have to handle. In this episode, I break down what it truly means to be a courageous CEO and why your emotional capacity determines the size of your results. I talk about how to lead through uncertainty without losing momentum. I also share Gary Vee's take on what separates a $700K business from a $10M one and how courage, not confidence, is the bridge between the two. Get ready to expand your capacity for discomfort, master your mindset, and lead with resilience through every season of growth.   HIGHLIGHTS What Gary Vee says separates $700K and $10M business owners. How your thinking influences every result you create. How to stay in motion when client complaints, team changes, or ad fatigue hit. Coaching story on how mindset shifts changed outcomes during COVID. Why your emotional capacity determines your income capacity.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

Visibility without trust doesn't book premium, ready-to-buy patients. In this episode, I break down the trust-building assets every aesthetic or wellness practice needs across the entire customer journey, before, during, and after. I share how to engineer content, frameworks, guides, emails, events, and your consult flow so they shorten the trust timeline, pre-sell your authority, and lead patients directly into your signature offers.    HIGHLIGHTS How to design a 3-stage trust ecosystem. The 4 content pillars that build authority. A replicable authority funnel (with opt-in + email sequence) you can spin up now. How to use the CARES consult to systematically stack trust during appointments. Follow up ideas that compound trust over time.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

Introducing new systems in your Med Spa? You're almost guaranteed to meet resistance. But that doesn't mean your team is lazy or broken. In this episode, I talk about how to lead your team through the discomfort of doing things differently with clarity, encouragement, and structure. I break down Dan Sullivan's 4Cs framework and how to build a positive accountability system that drives results (without creating resentment). Get ready to turn resistance into momentum and become the kind of leader your business needs for its next level.   HIGHLIGHTS Why resistance is a normal (and expected) part of growth. The reason your team avoids change (hint: it's not laziness). Dan Sullivan's 4 C's framework to help you and your team build confidence. What to do when a team member resists selling premium packages. How to tell if someone's coachable or just not the right fit. How to build a growth mindset culture in your practice.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE  Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE    FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

If your menu is just a list of services, you're leaving serious money on the table. In this episode, I talk about how to create a transformation-based menu that doesn't just inform your clients but influences their decisions, increases retention, and raises your average visit value. I share the mindset shift that helped me ditch "à la carte chaos" and build a consult system around outcomes instead of treatments. I also break down how the right visual frameworks, package names, and messaging all tie together to create a profitable patient journey. Tune in to learn how to make your menu your strongest sales tool!   HIGHLIGHTS Why your menu should sell outcomes, not just treatments. What the data says about bundling, decision fatigue, and patient spend. A breakdown of problems vs. outcomes for better marketing hooks. The "Patient 365" visual that simplifies the menu and marketing strategy. How to tie your menu into marketing, consults, and team accountability. What high-performing Med Spas are doing differently with packages.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE  DM "SIGNATURE" on @heatherterveen to learn about the live workshop series Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE    FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

Let's be real, there are weeks in business that will test you. Team tension, client issues, revenue dips, or plain old fatigue can throw you off your game if you're not anchored into something deeper. In this episode, I share how to lead your business through moments of defeat without spiraling into self-doubt or burnout. I break down the exact mindset shifts I teach inside Med Spa Advantage and how I personally lead myself when things feel hard. Tune in to how to reframe setbacks as leadership data, coach your team without resentment, and why your feelings can't run the show.   HIGHLIGHTS How to lead when emotions are high but results feel low. Why your feelings are valid but can't drive business decisions. A new way to view tough feedback, team turnover, or slow sales. Why holding the vision matters more than having every answer. How to zoom out, reset expectations, and build real momentum.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE  Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE    FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

Just because your revenue is growing doesn't always mean your profit is. In this episode, I talk about the exact moment most Med Spa owners get stuck when they shift from a solo referral-based model into a growing team and multi-channel marketing machine, but forget to upgrade their backend systems. I break down the trap of customization on the fly and why high revenue often hides low margins. I also share the Profit Engine Formula that helps you scale with clarity and control. Tune in to learn how to design a menu, consult process, and team accountability structure that actually supports sustainable profitability without the overwhelm.   HIGHLIGHTS Why 50% of small businesses fail. The client's story that inspired this episode. Two metrics every Med Spa owner must track. What AMSPA data says about profit drops when scaling. Ways to use habit data to coach your team effectively. How to keep team performance consistent across providers. RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE http://heatherterveen.com/trial Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE https://heatherterveen.com/apply   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com  

AI is moving fast, but that doesn't mean you need to lose your values, creativity, or human touch along the way. In this episode, I talk about how entrepreneurs can approach AI ethically, intentionally, and creatively in our businesses. I also share a conversation I had with my 16-year-old daughter Reese, who recently launched a nonprofit and was hesitant to use AI or even social media… until she realized how it could help her nonprofit thrive. Get ready to embrace tools that give you more time, more creativity, and more leadership capacity because smart AI strategy is the new CEO skillset.   HIGHLIGHTS Why my 16-year-old daughter resisted using ChatGPT for her nonprofit. Why I'm doubling down on AI agents (and not hiring humans). The ethical question I ask before implementing AI tools. Why "old souls" may resist AI. How to future-proof your business (and your kids) without losing the human element. What GPS, autocorrect, and your car reveal about how we've already adopted AI. RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE AI Agents Episode with Mike LeMieux HERE Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com Art for Art (Reese's Nonprofit): @artforart_co

You didn't start your business just to burn out in the treatment room. In this episode, I break down the common "founder's traps" that keep you overbooked and overwhelmed, and the mindset shifts and margin-building moves to finally lead like a CEO. I share how to coach your team without expecting them to sell like you, how to restructure your schedule and pricing without a revenue cliff, and create the white space required to actually lead. Get ready to confidently step out of the room, scale with intention, and grow your business on purpose and not just survive the week.   HIGHLIGHTS Why coaching your team doesn't mean waiting for perfection. The #1 mindset trap that keeps Med Spa owners stuck in the room. How to set an actual date to reduce your treatment hours. The 3 part pricing matrix I use to raise rates strategically. How to coach your team to 80% sales performance without micromanaging.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE  Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE    FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

If your calendar is packed with Tox appointments but your revenue isn't scaling, it's time to rethink your model. In this episode, I share exactly how to transition from a high-volume, low-margin business to a scalable premium model using signature offers, annual consultations, and intentional client journey design. I break down the mindset and systems you need to turn your transactional Tox clients into high-value relationships. Tune in to learn how to package your expertise into a long-term premium pathway.   HIGHLIGHTS Why "Tox clients" don't automatically convert into your premium packages. The mindset shift to go from high volume to high value. How to build an ecosystem of signature offers. The role of the Annual Consultation in retention and clarity. How to build back-end systems that support premium retention.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE  Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE    FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com