Dr. Talon Maningas: Humility, Hard work and asking for Help. The fundamentals to building a successful aesthetics business. artwork
Aesthetics & Biz

Dr. Talon Maningas: Humility, Hard work and asking for Help. The fundamentals to building a successful aesthetics business.

  • S1E8
  • 51:26
  • September 25th 2023

Meet Dr. Talon Maningas, a triple board certified cosmetic surgeon and the visionary owner of Maningas Cosmetic Surgery who also has a MBA and as he likes to say - “real world training”. Together with Dr. Felix Bertram, they speak about the importance of running an aesthetics business as exactly that, a business. Discussing everything from mapping out your end goal, what success looks like to criteria for hiring employees and creating structures and systems so you can successfully lead the organisation whilst ensuring your patients still get the result and experience they were keeping coming back for.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, this episode offers a masterclass in surgical entrepreneurship that you won't want to miss.

  • The fundamentals to starting an aesthetics business.
  • What key traits will help you be successful in the long run.
  • Mapping out what success looks like for you.
  • The importance of creating an experience, not just a result.
  • How to hire great employees who match your values.
  • Devices: how and when to buy them.
  • Time management and communication systems.


Resources mentioned in this Episode:

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Bigger Isn't Always Better: The New Mindset for Real Business Growth by Robert M. Tomasko

The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath & Dan Heath


Follow Talon:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcosmeticsurgery/


Follow Felix:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfelixbertram/

Aesthetics & Biz

Join Dr. Felix Bertram, esteemed host and successful self-made entrepreneur. As CEO and founder of Skinmed, the fastest-growing and largest clinic chain in Switzerland with 5 locations and over 140 employees, he takes you on the highs and lows of combining aesthetics and business. Dr. Bertram’s track record goes beyond Skinmed as he is also the owner of a successful skincare brand, the renowned Swiss Aesthetic Institute, and the fastest-ever restaurant to be awarded 2 Michelin stars. 

In each episode of Aesthetics & Biz, Dr. Bertram welcomes guests from various corners of the aesthetics industry to share their invaluable experience, skills, and wisdom. Through engaging conversations and insightful interviews, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of the aesthetics field and discover their secrets to building a successful career.

More About The Host

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Dr. Felix Bertram
Host & Serial Entrepreneur

Internationally renowned business mogul and board certified dermatologist, Dr. Felix Bertram, is the self-made founder of Skinmed, one of the largest and fastest-growing aesthetic clinic chains in Switzerland with 140 employees and over 6,000 surgeries performed annually across 5 locations.

Dr. Bertram is also the owner of the prestigious Swiss Aesthetic Institute, the sustainable and medically-backed skincare range “Skinmed Doctors” and the ground-breaking restaurant “Skin's”, which received 2 Michelin stars just 4 months after opening in October 2022.