The Scalpel of Truth with Leisa Krauss

Lise is in no-messy-bun mode this month, making the case that “vanity” is about to have a rebrand in 2026: not ego, not insecurity, not “trying too hard,” but self-respect made visible—and a strategic lever for anyone selling confidence for a living. She breaks down how fast first impressions are formed, why “looking like you already won” changes how you’re received, and what polish signals to patients before you ever talk credentials.If you run a practice (or manage a team), this episode is a shot of cold water about standards: what your staff’s presentation communicates, why consistency matters, and how your offline presence needs to match your online brand. It’s direct, spicy, and designed to be replayed in the breakroom—if your breakroom can handle Lise’s vocabulary.VIP BonusInner Circle members get 15% off all workshops and consulting, including the Retail Rockstar and Kick-Ass Closer intensives. Leisa’s ready when you are.💎 Links You’ll Need (trust us):📄 Templates & Tools of the Gods: thebitchinbeautician.com (Use code BITCHIN15 to save)💼 Want to work with Leisa directly? Start here: vanityempireconsulting.com📱 Follow the brilliance (and the memes): @thebitchinbeautician on InstagramCheck out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today!Manage Your MembershipManage your accountAccess Your Personal Feeds

Lise kicks off 2026 with a challenge that’s less “new year, new you” and more “same you, higher standard.” This episode is about expert energy—how to show up calm, decisive, and trustworthy, especially in the moments where you’re tempted to hedge, overexplain, or offer a dozen options just to avoid hearing “no.” She reframes sales as leadership, makes a case for raising one non-negotiable standard, and lays out a handful of practical shifts designed to move you from capable to undeniable—without burnout, without theatrics, and without apologizing for what you already know.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

This episode isn’t here to teach you anything new. No frameworks. No lists. No tactical takedowns. It’s a pause. The kind you take when you look behind you and realize, oh… we actually did something this year.Leisa Krauss closes out 2025 by talking directly to the people who kept showing up. The ones who listened while driving to work, while charting late, while wondering if they were crazy for wanting more from their practice and themselves. This is a thank-you episode—but not the polite, polished kind. It’s the kind that comes from noticing who stayed, who implemented, who stopped tolerating things they used to excuse.There’s reflection here, but it’s not sentimental. 2025 was the year a lot of listeners stopped shrinking. Stopped negotiating with mediocrity. Stopped pretending accountability was optional or that energy didn’t matter. Not perfectly. Not all at once. But deliberately. And that shift—quiet, internal, sometimes uncomfortable—is what changed the outcomes. Leisa doesn’t walk through episode highlights so much as she circles the throughline: standards got higher. Decisions got cleaner. Leadership got louder, even when voices shook. Clinics became businesses. Owners became leaders. And a lot of people finally trusted themselves enough to make the call they’d been avoiding.This episode also makes space for what doesn’t get said enough—rest matters. Momentum isn’t built by grinding nonstop. Reflection is part of growth. And before charging into 2026, it’s worth acknowledging the ground already covered.To all, thank you for what you do to keep raising the bar for yourselves, your clinics, and each other.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Your energy is already speaking—long before your credentials ever do. In this episode, Leisa Krauss explains why magnetic energy is the real currency of 2026, how it converts patients without selling, and why practices that ignore it won’t survive the year ahead.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Accountability doesn’t offend everyone—only the people hoping no one notices what they’re not doing. In this episode, Leisa Krauss breaks down why high achievers crave standards, why paycheck collectors resist them, and how accountability exposes the difference instantly. If you’re serious about building a profitable, high-performing practice in 2026, this conversation draws a line you can’t unsee.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

This week, Leisa Krauss tackles one of the biggest threats in modern aesthetics: the rise of clinics putting profit before patient safety. She breaks down how the industry has drifted from mentorship to chaos, what warning signs point to an unethical operation, and why trust—not trends—is the true engine of long-term revenue. Leisa walks through her due-diligence framework, the five ethical revenue channels that scale, and the investor-ready safety audit every clinic should be running. If you want to build a profitable aesthetic business without compromising integrity, this episode brings the clarity and accountability the industry desperately needs.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

This week, Leisa Krauss breaks down why gratitude—when done intentionally—is one of the most profitable tools in a MedSpa. She shows how appreciation strengthens patient loyalty, elevates team performance, and sets the cultural tone for a thriving clinic. Inner Circle members get the full blueprint.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

This week, Leisa Krauss slices into one of the most overlooked Q4 profit machines in the aesthetics industry: holiday gift cards. She breaks down why buyers lose all logic in December, how luxury packaging and elevated language turn simple cards into high-end experiences, and the smart offer structures that boost cash flow without discounting your value.Leisa also dives into digital strategies, panic-purchase psychology, and how every December gift card becomes a powerful January lead. If you’ve ever wanted your MedSpa to stop reacting to the holiday rush and start owning it, this episode is your seasonal masterclass.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Every clinic says they want more “rock star” employees—until they get one. In this unfiltered episode, Leisa Krauss exposes the real cost of losing your top talent, the myths of going solo, and the strategies that keep high performers loyal and thriving. It’s raw, real, and required listening for anyone running—or ready to run—a profitable aesthetics business.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

This week on Scalpel of Truth, your Profit Queen Leisa Krauss is spilling the secrets of the Holiday Sales Language Playbook — the words, timing, and psychology that transform holiday browsers into loyal buyers. Learn how to market without feeling salesy, tap into your patients’ emotional buying frames, and master the year’s most profitable mindset shift.If you want to sell more by saying less, this one’s your holiday mic drop.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Praise gone wrong? Oh, it happens—and when it does, it’s a monster. This week, Profit Queen Leisa Krauss cuts deep into the psychology of praise and perks, exposing how too much “atta girl” can turn your best team member into your biggest headache. Learn how to build loyalty, not entitlement, with Leisa’s proven recognition systems that drive results and protect your boundaries.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive!Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Referrals aren’t luck — they’re strategy. In this explosive Inner Circle episode, Lise Krauss, the Profit Queen herself, dives into how to design a referral and rewards ecosystem that powers your med spa for sustainable, repeatable profit. She’s breaking down the psychology, the math, and the systems that turn loyal patients into an unstoppable marketing engine — and why RepeatMD is the secret weapon she’ll never go without.Links and Notes:Register for the RepeatMD Virtual Event: Sell More This Holiday Season (Oct 21, 5 PM ET)Book Your RepeatMD Demo Today!Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!ScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Everybody wants to believe in the myth of the overnight success—but fast growth often leads to broke, burnt, and bitter. In this week’s Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss explains why pacing your growth is the real secret to long-term profitability in aesthetics, and how slowing down might be the sharpest move you can make.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

In this no-fluff episode of Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss uncovers the silent killer of medspa profits: overstuffed, underperforming retail shelves. If your product strategy feels more like a graveyard than a goldmine, this episode gives you the tools to audit your inventory, streamline your offerings, and turn retail into a reliable revenue pillar.From choosing your Hero Line to negotiating with vendors and holding providers accountable to that 20/80 retail-to-service split, Lise delivers her signature mix of strategy, sass, and sharp insight. If you want more revenue without adding more chaos, this is your wake-up call.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Consistency might not be flashy, but it is your secret weapon. In this fiery episode of Scalpel of Truth, Leisa Krauss lays out the unvarnished truth about how inconsistent patient experiences, sloppy brand alignment, and chaotic leadership are silently bleeding your business dry. Plus, she shares a real-life story that’ll change the way you think about quality control—and gives you the five keys to turning your practice into a referral magnet. Want to scale? Start here.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Your sales reps may feel like friends, but are they really business partners—or just sharks in nice shoes? In this week’s episode, Leisa Krauss slices into the truth about vendor relationships in the MedSpa world. She exposes the gossip, the overselling, the vanishing acts—and shows you exactly how to protect your business while building real partnerships that drive growth.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

In this week’s Scalpel of Truth, Lise Krauss tackles the one thing most clinics are still getting wrong in 2025: treating social media like it’s optional.From injectors to receptionists, every team member should be driving engagement—and if they’re not, they’re holding your practice back. Leisa lays out why it belongs in contracts, how to make it a KPI, and what it takes to keep patients loyal when your star injector walks out the door.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Q4 is here, and if you’re still “thinking about a plan,” you’re already behind. In this firecracker episode, Leisa the Bitch'n Beautician gives you the unfiltered Q4 strategy your competitors are too scared to implement. From luxe holiday events to high-converting seasonal offers, from team accountability to champagne-fueled VIP nights—this is the revenue roadmap you need to finish the year stronger than ever.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Is your med spa sinking under the weight of shiny equipment leases? In this episode, Leisa tackles the hidden killer of new practices—overloaded debt—and why too many owners fall into the “three-laser trap” before they’ve booked their first patient. She breaks down the real startup budgets, ROI calculations, and strategies for growing lean so you can scale sustainably without desperation. If you’ve ever been told you have to buy the latest device to compete, this is your wake-up call.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today

Losing a top performer doesn’t just hurt your bottom line—it can tank your clinic’s culture. In this episode, Leisa Krauss exposes the surprising ways high achievers can slide into paycheck-collector mode and shares her insider strategies to keep them performing at their best.Not a member yet? No worries! Just head over to ScalpelOfTruth.com and sign up today! Get the full episodes in your own private, personal podcast feed all while ensuring this show continues to grow and thrive! Thank you!Links & NotesScalpelOfTruth.com • Join Club Bitchacho for full episodes today!Check out our MedSpa Workshops and Trainings and schedule a discovery call today