We had the privilege of welcoming Mike Stevenson to our office today — a man whose journey from homelessness to building a multi-million-pound business is nothing short of inspiring.
Expelled from school at 15 and facing homelessness, addiction, and the gritty underworld of 1960s London, Mike’s early life was marked by hardship. From a brush with a Trainspotting-style drug heist to being under surveillance in Dublin during The Troubles, his story is one of survival, reinvention, and resilience.
Now recognised at the highest levels of business and society, Mike shared powerful insights on mindset — showing how purpose and reframing challenges can lead to lasting success.
We asked Mike what tips he had for anyone starting out in aesthetics — how do you stand out, think differently, and create real value for your clients?
- Dare To Be Different – don’t follow the crowd. Do something bold, something fresh. Reinvent the rules like Ryanair did with flying. Be the spark that shakes up your industry
- Keep It Crystal Clear – your offer should be so simple even a five-year-old could explain it. Simplicity builds trust, and trust builds everything else.
- Turn Customers into Lifelong believers – go beyond transactions. Build real connections. Make people feel like they’re part of something they never want to leave.
- Never Lose The fire that started it all – the passion, the purpose, the why behind it all — guard it fiercely. Let it fuel everything you do.
- Stay The Course – persistence beats resistance. Keep showing up. That’s how breakthroughs happen.
If you want to hear more insights from Mike Stevenson, don’t miss out on The Business of Aesthetics Fest on the 30th August 2025 at the Glasgow Marriott!
Check out our programme for further details. https://www.aestheticbusinessfest.com/programme/
Who the event is for – The Business fest is open to all medical professionals, whether your just starting out or already running a clinic, do bring your whole team along including clinic managers and admin staff.
