
Zero to 1000% Growth: How Shane Smith Disrupted the Med Spa Industry | Ep. 203
from Founder's Story
by IBH Media
Published: Sun Apr 20 2025
Show Notes
Shane Smith is a seasoned med spa entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and the CEO of Upkeep Ventures—one of America’s fastest-growing aesthetic brands. With multiple Inc. 5000awards and 1000%+year-over-year growth, Shane has built a national business by making high-quality med spa services accessible to the customers most companies overlook.
His fearless approach to scaling and commitment to affordability are changing the face of the industry.s a seasoned med spa entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, responsible for building and leading some of the world’s top-performing spa and med spa companies, including multiple Inc. 5000-rankedbusinesses. As the CEO of Upkeep Ventures, Shane has scaled a national med spa brand focused on affordable, high-quality aesthetic services, driven by rapid growth, fearless strategy, and a commitment to serving customers others overlook.
We dive into: – Why being too smart can hold you back as a founder
– What Shane learned by shadowing elite CEOs
– His no-fluff take on entrepreneurship and risk
– Why doing what others won’t is the secret to growth
– And how to scale a service business without losing your soul
💻 Visit: https://www.upkeepmedspa.com
🌐 More: https://www.upkeepventures.com
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