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The Flock and Gather Podcast
The Flock & Gather Podcast loves everything wellness! Hosted by Allan Share, President of the Spa Industry Association, we chat with our friends within the spa and wellness industry and discuss all things that pertain to wellness.
Episodes
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 225 with Shannon Simmons from Fit For Profit
This week Allan sits down with Shannon Simmons, founder and CEO of Fit for Profit, to discuss the key to building a profitable, sustainable business. From…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 224 with Courtney Grace Smith from Glow by Courtney
This week we sat down with Courtney Smith, owner of Glow by Courtney Grace in Fort Lauderdale, to talk about her path from Army soldier to nursing student to…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 223 with Megan Comunale from My Salon Suite
We talked with Megan Comunale, Marketing Manager at My Salon Suite, about how their 385 locations help spa, salon, skin care, jewelry, and other beauty…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 222 with Bart Foreman from CXBeauty.io
This week we sat down with Bart Foreman, Founder and Marketing Magician at CXBeauty.io, to talk about customer experience and why clients keep coming back to…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 221 with Christian Byrd from Marsh Insurance (part 2 of 2)
The proper business insurance is critical not only as a business owner or manager, but to your facility and people. Workers Compensation, General and…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 220 with Christian Byrd from Marsh Insurance (part 1 of 2)
In this episode, we chat with Christian from Marsh Insurance. Marsh Insurance provides personal and business insurance to our 125,000 members of the Spa…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 218 with Lisa Rossmann from Hand & Stone
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Rossmann, Chief Corporate Spas & Innovation Office at Hand & Stone. Lisa's a true industry leader who made a bold career…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 217 with John Harms from MEEVO
A conversation with John Harms, Founder and Chairman at MEEVO Software formerly Millennium. They have 40 years of developing state of the art software for spas…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 216 with Nuttha Goutier from Sabai Thai Spa
Allan chats with Nuttha Goutier from Sabai Thai Spa. sabaithai.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 215 with Niko Kovacevic from Make It Marketable
Allan chats with Niko Kovacevic from Make It Marketable https://makeitmarketable.net/
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 214 with guest Drew Coleman, Vice President of DMK Skincare
Allan chats with guest Drew Coleman, Vice President of DMK Skincare! For over 50 years, DMK Skin Care has remained at the forefront of paramedical skin…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 213 with guest Ari Kimmelfeld from Commonplace
Allan chats with Ari Kimmelfeld from Commonplace. Commonplace is a wonderful marketplace to find gently used wellness equipment from anywhere in the country…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 212 with guest Dr. Ben Johnson from Osmosis
Allan got a chance to sit down with Dr. Ben Johnson, CEO and Founder of Osmosis, while attending the Be+Well Beauty and Wellness Show in NY to talk all things…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 211 with guest Cameron Hemphill
To grow properly in the medical spa space calls for the right technical platform, accurate data gathering, on point social media and lead generation, seamless…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 210 with guest Dr. Julie Merriman
Feeling burned out and wondering how to get your life back? In this episode, we dive into the realities many women face when overwhelm takes over—and what it…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 209 with guest Adrienne O'Brien from Myndstream
Allan chats with Adrienne O'Brien, VP of marketing and partnerships at Myndstream. See more at myndstream.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 208 with guest Chris Hubble from LuxMed Transition Strategies
Allan chats with Chris about Buying or Selling your Wellness or Medical Spa practice, the do's and dont's, how to get prepared and what a sale looks like!…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 207 with guest Lauriann Greene from Save Your Hands! Book and Consultants
Allan chats with Lauriann Greene from Save Your Hands! Book and Consultants! https://saveyourhands.com/
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 206 with guest Erin Grimm from The Peak Wellness Spa
Allan chats with Erin Grimm from The Peak Wellness Spa. They cover wellness and recovery, self-care, eating properly, exercise...and more!…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 205 with guest Vanessa Elawar of CBD Care Garden
Allan chats again with Vanessa Elawar from CBD Care Garden, as they continue their discussion on CBD and upcoming law changes and how it affects the industry…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 204 with guests Vanessa Elawar and Misha Anthony from CBD Care Garden
Allan chats with guests Vanessa Elawar and Misha Anthony from CBD Care Garden. They spoke about the new Federal Regulations as they apply to Hemp and Cannabis…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 203 with Cecilia Moron, CEO of Cici Skincare Spa
Allan chats with Cecilia Moron, CEO of Cici Skincare Spa! They chatted about tiring of corporate life, finding esthetics as a passion and the trials and…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 202 with guest Cecilia Hercik from Spa Director Diaries
Allan chats with Cecilia Hercik from Spa Director Diaries! They covered Spa Director Diaries, the four principles; Live it, Love it, Dream it, Work it. Also…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 201 with Cathy O'Brien, CEO of Naturopathica
When wellness became personal. 💗 Allan Share talks with Cathy O’Brien, CEO of Naturopathica, about how her breast cancer journey transformed her leadership—and…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 200 with guest Eric Stephenson, Author and Keynote Speaker
Allan chats with Eric Stephenson! Eric Stephenson partners with world-class brands to create kind, drama-free workplaces where people thrive. His signature…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 199 with Yinon Vardi, Founder of REKOOP
Allan chats with Yinon Vardi, founder of REKOOP. REKOOP is a Singapore-based wellness facility that integrates cutting-edge technology with personalised…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 198 with Laura McCann, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Auratherapy
Allan chats with Laura McCann from Auratherapy! They spoke about the ability to transform the human experience through unique aroma-perfumes lift and shift…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 197 with Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Founder at World Wellness Weekend
Allan chats with Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Founder at World Wellness Weekend! See more at world-wellness-weekend.org
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 196 with Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder of Clearlight Infrared Saunas and Wellness
In Episode 196 of the Flock & Gather Podcast, Allan Share welcomes Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder of Clearlight® Infrared Saunas & Wellness, to talk all things…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 195 with guest Claudia Wyatt from Claudia Wyatt Coaching
Guest: Claudia Wyatt, Founder of Claudia Wyatt Coaching In this episode of Flock & Gather, host Allan Share sits down with Claudia Wyatt—a transformational…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 194 with guest Lisa Johnson from Epicutis Skincare
Allan chats with guest Lisa Johnson from Epicutis Skincare! See more from their site at epicutis.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 193 with guest Kate Morrison - Spa Director at Ojai Valley Inn
Allan chats with guest Kate Morrison - Spa Director at Ojai Valley Inn! See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katefostermorrison/…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 192 with guest Thorsten Lipfert of Living Earth Crafts
Allan chats with guest Thorsten Lipfert of Living Earth Crafts! See more at www.livingearthcrafts.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 191 with guest Scott Dartnall from Massage Therapy Media
Allan chats with Scott Dartnall from Massage Therapy Media. See more at massagetherapymedia.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 190 with guest Trevor Steyn from Esse Skincare
Allan chats with guest Trevor Steyn from Esse Skincare. See more of their products at us.esseskincare.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 189 with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty
Allan chats with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty! See more at savorbeauty.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 188 with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services
Allan chats with with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services! See more at wellnessjk.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 187 with Angela Martin: Owner of Liv & B
Allan chats with Angela Martin, owner of Liv & B about her handcrafted jewelry brand and products! See more at livandb.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 186 with guest Kimmy Powell from Woodhouse Spas
Allan chats with Kimmy Powell from Woodhouse Spas and more! They cover... Kimmy's growth through paint and flooring to AI and the Spa channel Owner of 4…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 185 with guest Charlie Slater from Water Werks
Allan chats with guest Charlie Slater from Water Werks. They chat about: Aveda, Spa Central to Water Werks Jewel Spa in Minneapolis then the recession hit…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 184 with guest Melissa Todd, Owner of OptiStrips
Allan chats with Melissa Todd, owner of OptiStrips! They cover: 22 years as an esthetician doing skin care in LA and Chicago Eyeglasses slipping while doing…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 183 with guest Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting
Allan chats with Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting! Some highlights: "Eventing" is not new but you should be doing it Hire a planner and layer up the…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 182 with guest Dr. Chris Oswald from MuscleCare
Allan chats with guest Dr. Chris Oswald from MuscleCare! See more at getmusclecare.com
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 181 with guest Nancy Griffin from Contento Marketing
Allan chats with longtime friend Nancy Griffin from Contento Marketing! They cover: Her being Principal at Contento Marketing and Glowing Older podcast…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 180 with Carol Phillips from BeauteeSmarts
Allan chats with Carol Phillips from BeauteeSmarts! They cover: Started make-up line at age 8, spa owner by 21 Works with brands, spas, resorts and more…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 179 with Anahata Holly Hallowell
Allan chats with Anahata Holly Hallowell! They cover Sailing in the Virgin Islands Waterbending or Divine Wifi, Limitations are self-induced, Perspective…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 178 with guest Liz McKeon
Allan with Liz McKeon! Some items they covered: Health club owner, day spa owner, distributor and more...do a lot of things Retail is still the answer, 70%…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 177 with guest Kelly Gasspari-Flemming from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Allan chats with guest Kelly Gasspari-Flemming! They covered: How a child starts in the Wellness business 30 years later Smile more From Nails to Blueprints…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 176 with guest Belgin Aksoy from Global Wellness Day
Allan chats with guest Belgin Aksoy from Global Wellness Day! They cover: Global Wellness Day is the 2nd Saturday of June each year (June 8th this year)…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 175 with guest Shannon Blake from Podium
Allan chats with our recurring guest Shannon Blake from Podium! They cover: Reviews and what great, 5 star reviews are so important How to deal with negative…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 174 with guest Mindy Terry
Allan chats with Mindy Terry! They discuss: 30 years of spa and wellness consulting traveling the globe for business and to raise children 6 years old and…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 173 with Patricia Olinger from the Salt Therapy Association
Allan chats with Patricia Olinger from the Salt Therapy Association. They discuss: People and Animals use salt therapy It's only 2 natural ingredients The…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 172 with Katharin von Gavel from Footlogix
Allan chat with Katharin von Gavel from Footlogix!
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 171 with guest Lejla Cas from Knesko Skin
Allan chats with guest Lejla Cas from Knesko Skin!
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 170 with guest Shannon Blake from Podium
Allan chats with guest Shannon Blake from Podium!
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 169 with Maddy Dychtwald at AgeWave
Allan chats with Maddy Dychtwald at AgeWave! They cover: Longevity=active, energgetic, eat healthy Have a purpose to Live Long and Live Well Avoid bad health…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 168 with Stephen Kennedy Smith from Aramore Skincare
Allan chats with Stephen Kennedy Smith from Aramore Skincare! They cover: Skin as a biological system It's more than pretty Brain health is Skin health…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 167 with Shannon Blake at Podium
Allan chats with Shannon Blake at Podium! They cover: How to consolidate all your leads together Why converting them turns into revenue 5-digit text is not…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 166 with Barb Mosley from Deo Beauty
Allan chats with Barb Mosley from Deo Beauty! We covered: Not all waxes are created equal Hard wax vs. Soft Wax Why digital heaters are the innovative…
The Flock and Gather PodcastEpisode 165 with Miranda Calatrello from Calatrello Creatives
Allan chats with Miranda Calatrello from Calatrello Creatives! We talked about: - Why you need a digital roadmap - Investing in a plan longer than 30 days -…