Speaker: Nina Curtis, Owner, The Nile Institute
Topic: IECSC NY Course Preview

Inspirational and endlessly knowledgable, Nina gives a preview of her course at IECSC NY: Case Study Portrait of a Sole Practitioner Turned Day Spa Owner. Sole pracitioners and spa owners will be motivated by Nina's tips for building a successful career in aesthetics and spa management.

• Finding and channeling your passion
• Creating the systems to transition out of the treatment room
• Bringing on staff: Hiring for attitude and educating for success

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Speaker: Peter Anderson, Principal, Anderson and Associates
Topic: Overview of UC Irvine's Intro to Spa & Hospitality Management Program

Peter Anderson--one of the industry's premier and most respected spa operations and business development consultants, provides an overview of UC Irvine Extension's Spa & Hospitality Management program. Peter also provides an overview of his two-day seminar at the IECSC in Orlando on October 4-5, "Introduction to Spa and Hospitality Operations" to help you gain an understanding of the general operational and administrative procedures required to develop a lucrative spa in this competitive industry.

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Speaker: Angela Cortright, Owner of Spa Gregories in Newport Beach and Rancho Santa Margarita
Topic: How to Fast Track Your Spa Education--Get a Leg-up and the Low-down!

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Speaker: Liza Matthews, St. Regis Spa Manager

In this podcast, Nancy Griffin interviews Liza Matthews, former student of the UC Irvine program. Liza tells SpaTrade her secrets to a successful spa career

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Speaker: Ann Emich-Patton, Blu Spas Consultant

Attention Spa Directors! Don't miss my interview with Ann Emich-Patton as she discussed the 10 Things Every Spa Director Must Know. Ann is a 20-year veteran spa director who has headed-up spas in some of the finest luxury resorts in the world.

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Speaker: Peter Anderson, CEO, Anderson & Associates

Listen to consultant and educator Peter Anderson as he shares his insights into the global spa industry. Join Peter as he discusses alumni success stories from UC Irvine's Spa & Hospitality Management Program.

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Speaker: Stephanie Perrone, VP Business Development, Coyle Hospitality Group

Listen to Nancy interview Stephanie Perrone, VP of Business of Development for Coyle Hospitality Group. Stephanie shares secrets from Coyle's customer satisfaction research, and gives insights into the spa industry from the spa-goers' point of view.

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Speaker: Pete and Susie Ellis, CEO and President of Spa Finder

Listen to Nancy interview Spa Finder's top executives Susie and Pete Ellis. Learn about Spa Finder's new initiatives, and how your spa can take advantage of these exciting programs. Day spas, stay spas, and medical spas can all benefit from Susie and Pete's marketing wisdom.

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Speaker: Ahmos Netanel, CEO of Lucrative Spas

Calling all spa operators! You can't afford to miss this podcast with Ahmos Netanel, CEO of Lucrative Spas. Find out why the use of independent contractors in a spa is typically a "ticking financial bomb." Listen to discover a legal method for outsourcing employees through the "Licensees System".

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Speaker: Peggy Wynne Borgman and Lisa Starr from Preston Wynne Success Systems

Listen to Peggy Wynne Borgman and Lisa Starr from Preston Wynne Success Systems. These two powerhouse spa consultants discuss how got their start in the spa industry, and the lessons learned throughout the years. Take away secrets for improving profitability in a challenging market.

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Speaker: Mia Kyricos, Director of Spa Development & Operations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Listen to Nancy Interview Mia Kryicos, Director, Spa Development & Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Mia discusses Starwood's plans for the future, and gives her opinion on the spa industry's challenges and opportunities. Gain insights into the luxury spa world and suggestions for individual and collaborative industry efforts.

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Speaker: Bruce Schoenberg, CEO of Oasis Day Spas

Listen as Nancy Griffin interviews Bruce Schoenberg, CEO of Oasis Day Spas. Find out Oasis has risen to the top of one of the county’s most competitive marketplaces. This interview touches on Schoenberg's successful strategies in sales, marketing, design, treatments and more.

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