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Ep 52: The Hidden Risks of Buying a MedSpa (And How to Price Them)

Buying a MedSpa can be one of the fastest ways to scale—or one of the fastest ways to inherit someone else’s problems. On today’s episode, we’re breaking down the operational, financial, tax, regulatory, and market-selection realities that determine whether a MedSpa acquisition becomes a true wealth-building move… or a very expensive lesson.

We’re looking at this through three lenses: the single-location owner ready to expand, the multi-location operator scaling further, and the first-time buyer considering entry into the space.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • How buying a MedSpa differs from expanding an existing operation.
  • Why financial performance can look strong while hiding real risk.
  • What separates transferable revenue from owner-dependent income.
  • How staffing structure influences post-acquisition stability.
  • Compliance, ownership structure, and state-level complexity.
  • How market and lease dynamics affect valuation beyond the numbers.

Tags:

medspa, cash flow, buying a med spa, med spa valuation, due diligence, med spa compliance, staffing risk, healthcare acquisitions, EBITDA, deal structure, med spa growth strategy

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