{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 295: Real Estate, Acquisitions &amp; Real Leadership: How Dr. Melissa Hubiak is Building Life-first Wealth","description":"If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it really looks like to build a thriving, multi-location aesthetic business while staying grounded, humble, and values-driven\u2026 this episode is your permission slip. Melissa Hubiak, MD is a quiet powerhouse, a contrarian thinker who has scaled her practice not by following the industry \u201crules,\u201d but by rewriting them. From growing up with no electricity as the oldest of six, to navigating a pandemic right after a massive expansion, to purchasing multiple buildings and stepping into the role of CEO, Melissa has built her empire with resilience, creativity, and a whole lot of grit. In our conversation, she opens up about:  Transitioning out of the treatment room to lead a growing team Why she chose to buy businesses instead of selling Her real estate strategy (including how she purchased six buildings) Navigating trademark challenges, expansion fears, and identity shifts How confidence is created through action \u2014 not handed to you What it really takes to scale with integrity, clarity, and courage  This is an episode for the founder who\u2019s craving expansion, but wants to do it the right way. The woman who senses a bigger vision calling her forward \u2014 and needs the reminder that she is capable of so much more than she realizes. I can\u2019t wait for you to hear Melissa\u2019s story. It will change the way you think about leadership, growth, and what\u2019s truly possible for your business. Resources \u2192 Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit &amp;amp; Save Your Spot for our 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass \u2192 Learn more &amp;amp; secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live \u2192 Join the Fierce Factor Society \u2192 Follow Kaeli on Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect:  Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let\u2019s map out your next strategic move.  &amp;nbsp; Press play, and let\u2019s dive in. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn ","author_name":"Business on Top with Kaeli Lindholm","author_url":"https:\/\/klcconsultants.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39179505\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195862160"}