The Great Friends Podcast

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077: Harrison Cuker | The Med Spa AI Playbook: What to Automate and What to Keep Human

September 14, 2026

John Wheeler sits down with Harrison Cuker, founder of Recura AI, for a conversation on AI, entrepreneurship, med spa technology, and what it takes to build fast in a rapidly changing market. Harrison shares how Recura AI began as The Med Spa Receptionist, an AI answering service for med spas, and evolved into a broader platform for communication, CRM, analytics, patient engagement, and AI-powered workflow support. The conversation explores how Harrison raised venture capital, scaled quickly,...

076: Inside the Next Wave of Med Spa Consolidation | Benjamin Hernandez

July 27, 2026

John Wheeler sits down with Benjamin Hernandez of Skytale for a deep dive into the evolution of M&A in medical aesthetics, from the early consolidation rush of 2022 to the more disciplined market shaping deals today. Benjamin shares how Skytale became active in the space, why private equity became interested in med spas, and how the market shifted from fast land grabs to deeper diligence, stronger operators, and higher-quality assets. The conversation breaks down the forces changing today's d...

075: Doug Cartwright | From Objections to Trust: The Inner Game of Sales

December 11, 2025

In this episode of Great Friends, John Wheeler sits down with Doug Cartwright, founder of Alchemy Sales Coaching and author of Holy Sh!t We're Alive, to explore how leaders and entrepreneurs can elevate their performance by mastering their inner state. Doug shares the framework of State, Story, Strategy—showing why energy and mindset drive results more than tactics ever will. From regulating emotions to reframing limiting narratives, he offers practical tools to help leaders stay calm, confid...

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The Great Friends Podcast is hosted by John Wheeler. Its publicly listed email is john@partnerwithalpha.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Great Friends Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Great Friends Podcast: john@partnerwithalpha.com.

How many listeners does The Great Friends Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Great Friends Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Great Friends Podcast?

The Great Friends Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, executives, and senior operators in medical aesthetics, med spa technology, and related healthcare businesses, along with established experts in sales, leadership, and executive coaching. Common among recent guests: Founded or led companies serving the aesthetics industry; Built recognized expertise in medical aesthetics M&A, technology, operations, sales, or leadership; Published a book or established a credible coaching or advisory practice. Recent guests include Benjamin Hernandez, Doug Cartwright, and Phil Sitter.

How hard is it to get booked on The Great Friends Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Great Friends Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Medical Aesthetics, Med Spas, Leadership, Sales, and Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.