In this week’s episode of "Holding Time Back," host Dr. Amanda Holden sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and business strategist Natalie Dawson. As the co-founder of Cardone Ventures and a key player in scaling businesses worldwide, Natalie shares her insights on building successful teams, maintaining a culture of excellence, and achieving scalable growth in the competitive med spa industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their med spa—or any business—to the next level.

Natalie explains her journey from a young professional with boundless ambition to a sought-after mentor, and how she found her purpose by working to create a positive impact on others. She emphasizes the importance of aligning every business decision with your team’s growth and empowerment. For Natalie, building a thriving business is about more than just meeting financial goals; it’s about creating an environment where team members feel connected, valued, and motivated to achieve shared success.

One of Natalie’s core principles is the concept of “the power of association.” By surrounding herself with like-minded, goal-oriented individuals, Natalie has developed a mindset for success that drives her daily routine and approach to scaling businesses. She shares actionable steps for aspiring leaders: begin with clarity on mission, vision, and values, and communicate these with every team member, setting a powerful foundation for trust and growth. This vision-first approach helps businesses stay on course, making hiring, training, and scaling more effective and purposeful.

Listeners will learn practical methods for cultivating leadership within their teams, including the vital “hire slow, fire fast” mindset that ensures every hire supports the company's goals and values. Natalie also discusses the importance of using measurable statistics to track business success and the impact of routines in staying productive and balanced. Her emphasis on prioritizing people and creating a culture of transparency and trust are key takeaways that med spa owners and managers will find invaluable.

This episode offers a roadmap to 10X your business, with insights from one of the industry’s leading growth strategists. Tune in to gain the strategies you need to build a successful, resilient, and people-driven med spa business.

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