IECSC NY Roundup: Business Management Education

Managing a successful business is not easy, but the upcoming IECSC New York is helping you get on the right track with several classes designed to help your business thrive. To attend these classes and learn about the other classes offered at the show, be sure to register here to attend IECSC New York from March 23-25, 2025. What's more, use code AMERICANSPA to get 20% off education classes. Learn more about these classes below:

5 Budget Blunders Spa Operators are Making… and 5 Quick Fixes

In this workshop, Monte Zwang, principal at Wellness Capital Management, will share with the biggest budget blunders business owners make and how you can avoid them; how to use information you already have to build your budget; the tools to create a roadmap for your business; and plan to build confidence in making sound financial decisions.

Owner to Owner: Collaborative Solutions for Industry Challenges

This roundtable class will capitalize on the lessons you’ve learned as a business leader and will afford you the refreshing opportunity to learn from your peers. Through the leveraging of constructive, collaborative conversations with peers, attendees will discuss best and worst business practices as we mutually solve, for success, four of the biggest challenges our business’s face every day.

Profit-Driven Pricing: Explore Adaptive Models to Grow Your Business

This class, taught by Suzanne Holbrook, senior director for spa, retail, and wellness for Marriott International, will walk you through these innovative pricing models and show you how implement them quickly and easily, updating your business and effortlessly increasing your revenue.

[SELL OUT RISK] Securing Six Figures as an Acne Assassin

In this dynamic session, Nene Taylor will reveal the secrets to attracting high-paying acne clients, maximizing your service offerings, and building a thriving practice. Learn her data-driven approach to clear skin, along with the strategies that helped her win two Solo Esthetician of the Year awards for Texas. Walk away with actionable steps, proven techniques, and the confidence to become the go-to esthetician for acne in your community.

Creative Compensation: Attracting & Retaining Top Employees

In this class, led by Monte Zwang, principal at Wellness Capital Management, you’ll learn effective strategies such as developing personal and team incentives; creating a positive culture; and professional development and retail training programs that employees love.

Beauty & the Tax Code: Simplifying Taxes for Your Beauty Business

Accountant Brandi Fulton will help all wellness professionals (estheticians, hairdressers, owners and operators) understand your tax obligations in a relaxed and stress-free environment. 

Brave Leadership: Creating a Culture of Engagement & Integrity

This class, taught by Suzanne Holbrook, senior director for spa, retail, and wellness for Marriott International, will cover the importance of brave leadership and its impact on your professional growth; how to act decisively and lead with courage, even in uncertain situations; practical tips for managing up and improving your relationship with your boss; and fostering better communication to align goals enhance all interactions.

Be sure to also check out some of the other offerings at this year's IECSC NY:

IECSC NY Roundup: Social Media Strategies

IECSC NY Roundup: New Products to Check Out

IECSC NY Roundup: Grow Your Medical Spa Business

IECSC NY Roundup: Holistic Health and Wellness