Ep 151 A Review of 2021 & Our Plans for IA in 2022 | Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal

Episode 151 hosts Dr Jake & David (Co-hosts and co-founders of the podcast) We summarise 2021 that was yet again ravaged by COVID and lockdowns. Dr Jake & David share some insights into just how disruptive the effects of the lockdown have been for the podcast. They reflect back on their last episode together (Episode 141) where they made predictions about what the Australian injectable and aesthetics industry would look like post-lockdown. Specific discussion points include: - Some insights into why things have been so hectic behind the scenes recently  00:00 Introduction 01:03 Why There Is No Guest This Week   04:55 Staffing Shortages Across Clinics   10:59 Rising Costs, Wages and Business Pressure   18:27 Managing Patient Demand and Long Wait Times   26:25 Handling Patient Expectations and Complaints   33:29 Burnout, Retention and Staff Wellbeing   41:37 Post Lockdown Demand and Business Recovery   48:53 Should Clinics Raise Prices During High Demand   52:09 Training Standards and Pathways for New Injectors   61:45 Need for Better Education and Industry Regulation   68:49 Upcoming Podcast Guests and New Series Plans   76:38 Video Content and Expanding the Podcast Platform   80:09 Reflections on the Year and Lessons Learned   86:34 Looking Ahead to the Future of Aesthetic Practice ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION