Monetize Your Practice with OUR Guidance
At Aesthetic Brokers, we operate at the intersection of beauty and business, providing unparalleled advisory services to medical aesthetics practice owners seeking to monetize their life’s work. Our team of industry veterans brings extensive experience from both sides of the transaction table, ensuring you receive expert guidance through every phase of your practice’s most significant financial decision.
Our Mission
We exist to maximize your financial outcomes while preserving the practice culture you’ve meticulously built. By pairing deep industry knowledge with strategic negotiation expertise, we secure deals that reflect your practice’s true value—not just what buyers initially offer.
Our priority remains unwavering: to fetch outsized results that generate uncommon financial returns without compromising your integrity or legacy.
Meet Our Team
Bill Walker
Founder & CEO
Bill Walker leads Aesthetic Brokers with a singular focus on delivering uncommon results for our clients. Prior to founding the firm, Bill led mergers & acquisitions for a large private equity-backed healthcare services organization, where he helped countless physicians unlock hundreds of millions in generational wealth.
Bill’s approach to transactions is informed by his distinguished military career as a Marine Corps pilot, including service under two administrations at the Presidential Helicopter Squadron and commanding a squadron in combat. This background instilled the discipline, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to excellence that now defines our client relationships.
Bill holds degrees from The Ohio State University, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. When not securing optimal outcomes for practice owners, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial and coaches youth basketball for his two daughters.
Mandy Gast
Vice President of Business Development
Mandy Gast drives all components of our transaction process, from initial strategy development through final execution. Her extensive experience leading healthcare practice acquisitions from the buy-side within private equity-backed Management Services Organizations gives her an uncommon advantage when advising our clients.
With over a decade of experience in negotiations, deal structuring, financial analytics, and practice operations, Mandy brings invaluable insights from her previous roles as Senior Vice President at Dental Care Alliance and business development leader for Complete Health, a private equity-backed primary care MSO.
Mandy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of North Florida. She is Six Sigma certified and serves as a board member for Complete Health Accountable Care ACO. Her ability to listen intently to client goals and develop executable strategies consistently maximizes transaction outcomes.
Drew Smyth
Vice President of M+A
Drew Smyth advises plastic surgery centers, med spas, and cosmetic dermatology owners through every phase of the transaction process. As the son of a physician, Drew gained unique perspective on practice ownership challenges early in life, witnessing firsthand how administrative burdens can detract from patient care.
Prior to joining Aesthetic Brokers, Drew worked on the buy-side for a large dermatology platform sponsored by one of the world’s largest pension funds. His experience also includes developing joint venture MSO structures with hospitals and oncologists for a publicly traded healthcare services company. Drew began his career providing fair market valuation services to large healthcare operators.
Drew holds an MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics and a BS in Finance from the University of Alabama. His comprehensive understanding of both clinical and financial considerations enables him to secure optimal transaction terms while preserving practice integrity.
The Aesthetic Brokers Advantage
What separates us from other advisory firms is our unique combination of buy-side experience and sell-side focus. Our leadership team was intentionally built with professionals from the private equity buy-side in healthcare, giving us unprecedented insight into:
- What investors truly value in aesthetic practices
- How to position your practice for maximum valuation
- Where to identify leverage points in negotiations
- When to push for enhanced terms beyond the initial offer
This strategic advantage means we consistently secure higher returns and more favorable terms than practices can achieve on their own. While buyers see hundreds of deals before negotiating with you on your one deal, you get only one opportunity to monetize your practice. Our expertise ensures you’ll do it right.
Our Process
Identify Your Options – We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your practice’s true market value, educating you on current market conditions and potential transaction structures.
Prepare for Market – Our team conducts thorough analysis of your operations and finances, creates compelling marketing materials, and drives a competitive bidding process with multiple suitors to escalate your deal value.
Connect with the Right Fit – We facilitate meetings with potential partners, helping you evaluate not just financial offers but cultural alignment to ensure long-term satisfaction.
Maximize Your Outcome – Throughout due diligence and closing, we represent your interests, protecting you from excessive risk exposure while securing terms that reflect your practice’s full value.
Why Partner With Us?
In today’s rapidly consolidating aesthetic market, having expert representation is not optional—it’s essential. Practices that attempt to navigate transactions independently often leave significant value on the table and accept unfavorable terms that could impact their future.
By partnering with Aesthetic Brokers, you gain:
- Access to our extensive network of qualified buyers
- Strategic positioning that highlights your practice’s unique value
- Expert negotiation that secures enhanced financial outcomes
- Protection from common transaction pitfalls
- Peace of mind knowing experienced advisors are safeguarding your interests
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Whether you’re actively seeking to monetize your practice or simply want to understand its current market value, our team is ready to provide a confidential assessment of your options.
The consultation process begins with a conversation about your goals, timeline, and vision for the future. From there, we’ll develop a customized strategy designed to achieve your specific objectives.
Don’t leave the most important financial decision of your career to chance. Partner with the team that consistently delivers uncommon results in medical aesthetics transactions.