One of the uncertainties of opening a business is how will it affect my family. The amount of time and energy devoted to get the business up and running can certainly be a drain on your family life if you are not conscientious about managing your time. One of the blessings in this process has been my families desire to walk this journey with me and more importantly contribute to the success of the business.
I am blessed with two daughters who have been very inquisitive of this venture. For their entire lives they saw me leave the house wearing a suit each morning on my way to work. It’s all they knew. Going to work was just something I did, and they were really blind to where I went and what I did each day. With Elevation, they have been involved since the inception. This business makes sense to them because we started talking about it well before it became a reality.
They were able to observe and even lend an opinion on some really important decisions such as the logo and website configuration. They were with me to watch the build out of the office and spent their Saturday’s shopping for office furniture.
Now that we are up and running, they have a vested interest in how the business succeeds. It has created many special moments and conversations with them as they ask me how Karen likes the new office and what did Vinny create today. It has brought so much joy to the endeavor knowing we are all in this together.
You always read about how it takes all hands-on deck when starting a new business and I am learning the truth to this statement. I will forever have the image of our family assembly line in our living room packing gift bags for our grand opening. It was a laborious task that incredibly was met with enthusiasm and determination to finish before bed time. This was yet another moment for me to understand that we are in this as a family and it is not just me but us putting our time and effort into building a business that makes us proud.
I have always heard enjoy the journey- it is the best part of the process. Not only do I have a better perspective of what this means, but I have whole heartedly embraced it.
Chris
What a night to celebrate our Grand Opening in Lone Tree Colorado. All of us at Elevation Med Spa would like to thank you for attending our open house last week. We were proud to show off our new office and introduce you to our menu of services.
As those that attended were quick to see, our team is amazing. Our Nurse Practitioner, Karen Hoffman, has an extensive depth of knowledge and understands how to make clients feel comfortable and confident. She is remarkable at developing an individualized plan to get you the results you strive to achieve. Vinny Sathe is our Director of Marketing and rising superstar. He is not only a Registered Nurse but also a creative dynamo that helps to create a vibe you will love.
We held several live demonstrations (https://youtu.be/Jgs4UHV3srE) throughout the open house to help everyone better understand our services and provide an opportunity to watch the procedure and ask questions. We hope you found this to be both helpful and informative.
We have a lot of fun events planned for the first half of 2019 and will continue to share our stories as we launch Elevation Med Spa to the community. We hope you enjoyed your time with us at the Grand Opening, and share your experiences with your friends. The more you can help us through word of mouth, online reviews, or following on social media (@elevationmedicalspa) the more quickly we will expand our ability to reach others.
If you were not able to attend, we missed you and would love to have you stop by. We are available for no obligation consultations or just come by and say hello.
You can schedule all your appointments and consultations online at www.elevationmedspa.com or call us at 303-993-6578. We are energized by the enthusiasm from the open house and look forward to seeing you soon.
Chris
It is important that our clients understand how serious we are about the journey we are on together. We would not exist without you, and we understand it is our mission to provide you with the highest quality services and experiences you expect. I would like to take a minute to introduce Elevation Med Spa’s Mission, Vision, and Values. We strive to exceed your expectations and you can count on us living up to our commitment to you in all aspects of our business.
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We will continue to stress the importance of creating an environment that helps you achieve your aesthetic goals and will hold each other to the highest standards to ensure your experience is always positive.
In many cases, these statements are created and sent around a company but are not adopted by the majority. In our case we have established our mission, vision, and values from the start and have built a team around what they stand for. Our ability to build the right team who believes in what we are doing and how we go about serving our customers will lead to the consistent experience you not only expect but deserve.
Thank you for believing in us and we look forward to earning your trust and exceeding your expectations.
I have always dreamed of starting my own business. It is hard to know when the right time is or even where to start, but I always knew I wanted it to be a business that helped people improve their lives. After spending 15 years in the pharmaceutical business, I understand the impact strong ethical companies can make in improving a patient’s wellbeing.
After working for an incredible corporation, I decided it was time to make my dream a reality. I have committed to opening Elevation Med Spa. After many long days and nights trying to figure out my entrepreneurial path, I kept coming back to the core of what I wanted my company to focus on: improving people’s lives.
The aesthetic industry provides the perfect opportunity to open a business that focuses on helping others achieve their goals. I am a big believer that when we look good we feel good. The technology and services today to improve the health of our skin and reverse aging have never been better, and most importantly the results look fresh and natural.
As social media becomes an integral part of everyday life, we put ourselves out there for the world to see. No matter the picture, be it a night out on the town, hanging with friends, or a selfie at a concert we all want to look and feel good. I want to provide the expertise for people to have a holistic plan to achieve their desired results.
The idea behind Elevation Med Spa is to promote Health, Wellness, and Beauty because it is more than just a procedure to get where you want to be, it’s a way of life.
Thank you for taking this journey with me. It will be a challenge, but I am excited to have you along with me.
As more progress is made, my excitement level continues to increase. An important and exciting step for any start up business is the creation of the company brand and logo. I have had Elevation Med Spa named in my head for a while but enlisted the help of Andrew Lunn owner of ANEW branding specialist to help design a great brand and logo.
He recently sent over 11 brand options all with different fonts and designs. You should have seen the smile on my face as this is the first visual aspect of this dream becoming a reality. Andrew did a great job providing several different styles and choices.
I enlisted the help of a few trusted friends and family members to help in the process. It can be a bit overwhelming to land on the best design for the business. After a few days of looking at each design in different ways, we found a great design to represent Elevation Med Spa.
Andrew was incredibly helpful listening and explaining his thought process and how he choose the design options. The look of the logo is very clean and powerful. The font looks elegant and Andrew created an icon that fits the name beautifully. He created an “e” mountain. The icon looks cool by itself and fits our Rocky Mountain style. When you see it, I hope you love it as much as I do.
Once I land on a color it will be ready to send over to the web designers to get the look and feel of the website created. It is gratifying to see progress being made and moving closer to Elevation Med Spa becoming a reality.
Seeing the visual logo inspires me to work even harder to build this brand into one of trust and value. I will work everyday to ensure we deliver the quality and excellence you expect and deserve.
The wheels are in motion and I have learned a lot. Some days I feel this process is like making Thanksgiving dinner. You have a whole lot of food cooking and it has to come ready at the same time.
There are three main hurdles I must overcome to get Elevation Med Spa off the ground. The first was to find a medical director, the second is find an office, and third hire the right team.
The first hurdle has been cleared. I have partnered with a physician to be the medical director. I am fortunate to have found an amazing doctor who will be the perfect addition to our team to help us achieve success. Dr. Manchon is an anesthesiologist in Denver and is excited to be on this journey with us to create an incredible new med spa.
The most fun part so far has been meeting the aesthetic nurse injectors. In Colorado, to be an injector, you have to be a registered nurse, mid-level provider i.e. Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, or a physician.
To be a great injector you have to understand the client’s goals, their expectations, and have the artistic talent and experience to deliver the best results.
This is a very challenging position, and I have been so impressed with everyone I have met.
The office space is my number 1 priority and I am working hard to find a terrific location. I hope to report back to you soon on the new location for Elevation Med Spa. Stay tuned.
