Inside the Aesthetics Talent Market: Recruitment Realities and Future Trends
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In this insightful episode of the Business of Aesthetics podcast, host Michael Walker sits down with highly respected aesthetics recruiter and talent strategist Heidi Dunavant to explore the shifting dynamics in aesthetics sales recruitment. Heidi brings clarity and candor to the evolving job market, recruitment challenges, and what truly drives top-performing sales reps.
With over 30,000 views on her recent viral LinkedIn article, Heidi shares the realities many aesthetic companies and sales professionals are navigating today, from misaligned expectations to cultural mismatches and the critical need for consultative selling. Whether you're a practice owner, aspiring rep, or executive leader, this conversation offers practical takeaways on attracting, retaining, and empowering the best talent in the business.
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The talent challenges Heidi highlights really resonate, especially the part about cultural alignment and consultative selling. In many industries, including aesthetics, it’s no longer just about filling roles quickly but finding people who can grow with the business and represent its values. I’ve seen similar trends where companies that invest in training, clarity of expectations, and long-term retention strategies come out ahead. A good example outside of aesthetics is how service-based businesses in Florida are adapting with specialized solutions to meet client needs: https://windowcleaningfl.net/window-film-in-florida/