Episode #73 - It's Not A Talent Issue, It's A Training Issue with Matt Taranto

Making a (Multi) Million Dollar MedSpa

Making a (Multi) Million Dollar MedSpa
Episode #73 - It's Not A Talent Issue, It's A Training Issue with Matt Taranto
Feb 04, 2026 Season 9 Episode 73

In this episode of Making a (Multi) Million Dollar Medspa, Kathy is joined by her husband and business partner, Matt Taranto to break down why training and team development are non-negotiable for sustainable medspa growth. They discuss how treating education as a long-term investment — not an expense — leads to stronger culture, better retention, and higher provider performance. The conversation reinforces a core truth of top-performing clinics: the best-trained teams don’t just deliver better outcomes — they attract talent, earn client trust, and scale smarter.


Talking Points

  • Why training drives retention, not just skill development
  • Treating education as a long-term business investment
  • Protecting training investments without damaging culture
  • Identifying hiring red flags 
  • Using KPIs to guide individualized education plans
  • Eliminating territorial behavior to strengthen teams
  • Leveraging slower months for focused skill-building
  • Reinforcing learning through ongoing accountability
  • Positioning ongoing training as a market differentiator

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