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Episode Synopsis
Some patients are so loyal, they start to feel like friends. But loyalty can have a dark side when personal-professional boundary lines blur. Letting “frequent flyers” bend boundaries only creates chaos for the whole team. Great service doesn’t mean letting patients run the show—it means keeping standards high for everyone.Heather Hughes-Hardy breaks down how to reset expectations without losing a valuable relationship.GUESTHeather Hughes Hardy, RNAesthetics Sales SpecialistHeather’s passion for making aesthetic practices run smoothly has led her to find ways to improve efficiency, simplify things, and build great relationships within the wellness world. As she's grown in her career, she's developed a unique mix of business and management skills, along with a deep understanding of how things work in the aesthetics industry.Follow Heather on Instagram @heatherhugheshardy or connect with Heather on LinkedInSHE DID WHAT?Got a wild customer service story or a sticky patient situation to share? If your tale makes it into our "She did what?" segment, we'll send a thank you gift you'll actually love. Promise, no cheap swag here. Send us a message or voicemail at practicelandpodcast.com.SUBSCRIBEAre you one of us? Subscribe for new episode notifications and more at practicelandpodcast.com. HOSTSBlake Lucas, Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFiBlake oversees a dedicated team responsible for managing patient and provider inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and handling any unexpected challenges that come their way. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional service, he ensures that both patients and providers receive the support they need for a seamless experience.Learn more about PatientFiAndrea Watkins, VP of Practice Growth at Studio III MarketingAndrea Watkins, Vice President of Practice Growth at Studio 3, coaches plastic surgery and aesthetics teams on patient acquisition, lead management, and practice efficiency to drive measurable growth. Formerly COO of a multi-million-dollar practice that nearly tripled revenue under her leadership, she now partners with over 100 practices nationwide—helping them capture and analyze data, streamline consultations and booking, and align staff training with business goals. With a directive yet approachable, non-salesy style, Andrea turns data into action, empowering practices to boost conversions, maximize marketing, and elevate the patient experience in a competitive market.Learn more about Studio III Marketing and LeadLoop CRM for plastic surgery practices and medical spas. Co-hosts: Andrea Watkins & Blake LucasProducer: Eva Sheie @ The AxisAssistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah BurkhartEngineering: Daniel Croeser, Spencer ClarksonTheme music: Full Time Job, MindmeCover Art: Dan ChildsPracticeland is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
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