MEET OUR ENGINE ROOM

KATIE GRIMES | FOUNDER & CEO

Most agency owners stumbled into this industry. I grew up inside it.

In 2020, I joined one of the first done-for-you medspa-focused marketing agencies in the country — not as a strategist or a marketer, but on the front lines as an appointment setter. I was the one picking up the phone, calling leads, handling objections, and booking appointments for medspas across the U.S. I learned firsthand what actually converts a curious lead into a patient walking through your doors ready to buy.

As the agency scaled, I didn't just grow with it — I built it. I designed the entire appointment-setting infrastructure from the ground up: the systems, the scripts, the training programs, the performance metrics. I recruited, onboarded, and coached the team responsible for delivering results for hundreds of medspas nationwide. I wasn't observing the process. I was the process.

After years of running fulfillment at scale, I transitioned into consulting — working directly with other agencies struggling to bridge the gap between lead generation and actual booked revenue. What I found was an industry-wide problem: agencies were great at generating clicks & leads, but terrible at converting them into revenue. Poor quality ads. Chatbots. Offshore callers. Automation sequences as a follow up strategy. And when all else failed — they handed the burden back to the medspa owner, who was already stretched thin just running their business.

I spent years fixing other people's systems. Building other people's agencies. Watching the industry repeat the same costly mistakes.

Then the answer became obvious: build my own — and do it right.

Liora Group is the result of 6+ years on the inside. Every system we run, every appointment closer we train, every strategy we deploy is forged from real-world experience serving hundreds of medspas — not from a course, not from theory, and not from the outside looking in.

When you partner with Liora Group, you're not hiring an agency that figured out medspa marketing, or worse, is figuring things out on your dollar. You're hiring the team that helped define what best-in-class medspa marketing actually looks like.

🏆 Liora Group - Named Limitless Capital's Inaugural Partner No. 001

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Gill Valerio

In 2019, Gill Valerio built one of the first agencies to develop a repeatable, systemized approach to signing and serving high-ticket clients at scale — onboarding 15–20 new clients every single month. He didn't just grow once; he built a second agency using the same systems to prove the model wasn't luck, it was a repeatable framework.

Today Gill runs Limitless Capital, a firm that partners with marketing agencies — but only a small fraction of the agencies he evaluates ever make the cut. He's highly selective about who he backs, looking for teams with real operational discipline, not just growth potential. Liora Group earned that partnership.

Gill doesn't lend his name or his board seat to just any agency. His involvement with Liora is a direct signal that our systems and results met a bar most agencies don't clear.

Dave Pancham

Dave Pancham is the founder and CEO of GoPancham for the last 7 years. Pancham is an agency known for pioneering precision-targeted paid advertising strategies across a large, diverse client portfolio. Dave has spent his career refining how agencies structure and manage client acquisition systems at scale — building frameworks that let agency owners grow sustainably instead of chasing one-off wins.

Dave is deliberate about where he invests his time and reputation, partnering only with agencies that show the operational maturity to scale responsibly. He brings that same discretion and systems-driven approach to Liora Group's board.

Dave's expertise is in building acquisition systems that work across a large volume of client accounts simultaneously — the kind of infrastructure that means your campaigns aren't getting reinvented from scratch, they're running on proven, refined playbooks.

CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGERS

Hey, I'm Dena!

AKA the one who turns "it's handled" into something you can trust.

MY SUPERPOWER: Keeping a lot of moving pieces organized without letting the details slip, and making complex concepts feel simple, clear, and easy to translate.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: Healthcare gave me discipline, structure, compliance, zero room for error and aesthetics is where I get to take that same rigor and actually have fun with it. Real strategy, real accountability, but with way more creative freedom than a compliance checklist ever allowed. Turns out I didn't have to choose between structure and creativity, aesthetics just lets me have both.

BRAG A LITTLE: I'm proudest of the relationships, not the reports. Being the person a client knows they can call for an answer, an update, or just some reassurance. I love taking someone from unsure and overwhelmed to confident and genuinely excited about their campaign. And honestly, give me organized chaos and I'll figure out what needs attention first. There's something satisfying about walking in, sorting through the mess, and getting everything moving in the right direction.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I'm a dog mom to two rescue pups, so a good chunk of my free time revolves around them. Outside of that, I'm happiest hiking, at the gym, trying a new restaurant, or planning my next trip. Basically anything that gets me out of the house and doing something fun.

Hey, I'm Erin!

AKA the one who will never miss a Slack Message

MY SUPERPOWER: I’ve spent 10+ years in sales and account management, I have a knack for solving problems and spotting the details others miss. I’m also extremely task-oriented and love nothing more than crossing things off a list.

MY ELEVATOR PITCH: I previously was the Director of Client Success at an agency that specialized in fitness studios. That role gave me a strong understanding of Meta Ads Manager, lead generation, and, most importantly, how to turn leads into actual revenue for a business. I’m very much a problem solver—I’m comfortable digging into the details, troubleshooting when something isn’t working, and figuring out what needs to change to get things back on track.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I’m a mom, wine enthusiast, and always up for trying a new restaurant or booking a facial (I ask Santa for spa treatments every Christmas). I currently live in Toronto, Canada, where the only things I enjoy about winter are the fashion and Christmas tree farm photo ops. I’m sarcastic, brutally honest, and married to a Dallas Cowboys fan — so managing expectations is basically a life skill.

APPOINTMENT CLOSERS

Hey, I'm Carly!

AKA the MOM/Shepherdess of the group, AKA the Team Lead!

MY SUPERPOWER: Refusing to believe there’s only one way to get from A to B. Give me a problem and I’ll probably find five different ways to solve it, overthink all five, map out the possible paths, poke holes in each one, and figure out which route actually makes the most sense. Sometimes the best solution is the one hiding behind Door #4, and I’m usually the person who wants to open every door just to make sure.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I’ve always been the girl who could turn a conversation about skincare into a full-blown research project. I’ve always loved skincare, makeup, and helping people figure out what actually works for them instead of chasing every new trend. The aesthetics world is the perfect combination of things I genuinely enjoy, beauty, confidence, connection, and getting to help people feel really good about themselves. Plus, let’s be honest… it’s an industry where talking about skincare, Botox, and looking your best is actually part of the job, and I’m not mad about it.

BRAG A LITTLE: There’s honestly nothing I love more than connecting with people, building genuine relationships, and being the person you know you can count on. I love getting on calls, making people feel heard, and reassuring them that they’re in good hands. I want the people I work with to know that their goals matter to me, their success matters to me, and I’m always in their corner. If you need an ‘it’ girl who’s going to cheer you on, help you navigate the details, and genuinely have your back, I’m your girl.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I’m a new momma to the cutest little boy, so life lately has been a beautiful mix of baby snuggles, iced coffee, and figuring out how to function on very little sleep. I’m an iced coffee girl year-round. yes, even when it’s freezing outside. My ideal weekend is somewhere between a cozy cabin in the mountains and an absolutely shameless pool day. I’m a little obsessed with all things farm-to-table; give me fresh ingredients, a kitchen, and someone to talk food with and I’m in my happy place. Being Chicago-born, good food is basically in my DNA. I’d also drop everything tomorrow to live on a farm with a bunch of animals, so if anyone has a lead, I’m listening. Most importantly, my relationship with God is a huge part of who I am, and it’s given me a genuine heart for people and a desire to make others feel cared for.

Hey, I'm Alyssa !

AKA the OG Appointment Closer at Liora Group

MY SUPERPOWER: It’s all about the details! I’m very detail oriented, always have been, even when my husband and I built our house a few years back. I’m great at combing through everything and being thorough to ensure nothing is missed or looked over.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: It’s a fast growing industry that is exciting, innovative, and is actually fun to be a part of. I don’t have a lot of experience with is but I’m learning something new every day.

BRAG A LITTLE: I truly love building relationships and get excited when I can work closely with the medspa owners and they truly appreciate me working hard for them and the trust that we build together. It’s very cool to see how my work has positively impacted these “small” businesses and how they’ve grown and we’ve grown together. It’s a reminder that this isn’t just another day job, this is someone’s livelihood.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I am really close with my family and have always valued that. God first, then family. Must love dogs and coffee. I can re-watch Gilmore Girls for the rest of my life. Fall is my favorite season because it’s the coziest, duh. But Christmas is where we really shine in our household. I love being a girl mom to our toddler and one on the way. It’s the hardest and best role in the world.

Hey, I'm Sophia!

AKA the one who turns "I'm interested" into "Perfect, see you for your appointment Thursday at 2!"

MY SUPERPOWER: Making people feel comfortable enough to tell me their entire life story. Relationship-building is one of my biggest strengths!

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I originally started my career in the beauty industry as a permanent makeup artist in 2020, after earning my degree in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship. I’ve now been in the beauty industry for about six years, and I’ve always loved helping women feel confident and beautiful. From permanent makeup to aesthetics, I’ve loved being part of an industry that helps people feel more confident in their own skin!

BRAG A LITTLE: One thing I’m really proud of is how quickly I’ve been able to build trust with leads and turn those conversations into real appointments. I love when someone starts the conversation unsure or hesitant and ends it feeling excited and confident about moving forward. Getting someone from “I’m just looking for information” to “Okay, book me!” is one of my favorite little victories.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: Outside of work, you’ll probably find me with a book in one hand, a coffee in the other, and a camera around my neck. Or you might find me writing, at the movie theater, at church..or somehow doing all of the above! I have a lot of hobbies and a lot of passions, so I’m always finding something new to create, learn, or get excited about.

Hey, I'm Erica!

AKA the one who's always doing handstands & lifting heavy things

MY SUPERPOWER: My ability to build connection. I am a people person and I love meeting new people and creating connections in the weirdest settings

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I was introduced to it by a good friend and loved how well she balanced it with her other jobs. I needed something flexible enough to train, travel, and compete, but still competitive and exciting. This ended up being the perfect fit—it gives me the flexibility I need as an athlete while still giving me something to chase and win at.

BRAG A LITTLE: I’m a pretty open book, so people tend to feel comfortable with me almost immediately.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 11 years, and I’ve somehow managed to turn my passion into my job which is pretty cool. It definitely consumes a big part of my life, but honestly, I like it that way. Training, competing, traveling, and constantly pushing myself is what I love, so I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Hey, I'm Diana!

AKA the "just one more booking" girl b/c I'm always trying to squeeze in just one more booking before I call it a day

MY SUPERPOWER: My superpower is making people feel comfortable. A lot of clients are nervous for a treatment they’ve never done, and I’m really good at giving them peace of mind and helping them feel confident moving forward

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I met my husband’s family at the age of 15. His mother has been a medical esthetician for the past 20+ years. They started a business in post secondary training in beauty treatments, which I was apart of for a few years, and they recently opened up a medical spa, which has given me a lot of knowledge throughout the years that I can apply to this job. I have a genuine passion for beauty!

BRAG A LITTLE: My ability to give clients peace of mind prior to sitting in a chair, has turned them into being upsold. When clients have an idea or expectation of what they are coming in for, they are more likely open to being upsold

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: My coffee order is an iced latte with oatmilk… always! Banana and honey cinnamon is my favorite! I have 2 poodles– one miniature, one standard. My favorite hobbies include going out and trying new places to eat.. Im a foodie!

Hey, I'm Danielle!

AKA “The Record Setter.” I’m here to set the pace, raise the bar, and let the numbers speak for themself!

MY SUPERPOWER: My super power is my work ethic paired with my ability to connect with people of all walks of life!

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I’ve always loved the beauty world and an entrepreneur at heart my whole life! Simply put, this felt like a match made in heaven!

BRAG A LITTLE: I’ve booked 19 appointments in one day! They don’t call me the record setter for no reason!

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I love my family, friends, Jesus, and all things creativity. I also have a podcast where I bring people into my real journey!

Hey, I'm Antigoni!

AKA the one who gets genuinely touched by a sweet voicemail

MY SUPERPOWER: I see all the cracks and work to seal them!

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I love skincare and body sculpting! I got to experiment a ton when I lived in Asia. It’s so freeing to feel and look your best. I have my own journey with this that I am still walking out, and I love to be a part of other people’s as well.

BRAG A LITTLE: One of my clients started with us when she was just launching her business, and now she is getting booked for so many other services and has tons of 5 star reviews on Google! I am sooo happy to be a part of her success story by bringing leads into her spa!

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I am definitely the most random person ever hahah. Recently i like to read poetry, and watch compilations of old dances to modern music. I just became a coffee girlie and I am loving life (: I am a foodie, love good company, and somewhere pretty in nature to sit. Also I lovveee animals but have none of my own.

Hey, I'm Laura!

AKA The one who's old enough to be your mom, but you'd never know it by looking at me

MY SUPERPOWER: Instant rapport. I have an ability for getting people to drop their guard, share what they’re really looking for, and completely trust me (and the process) and know that I will guide them with integrity.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I truly believe that beauty comes from within, but the right products, techniques, and aesthetic services can empower women to step into their ultimate confidence!

BRAG A LITTLE: People that meet me tell me very quickly that they feel like they’ve known me forever.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I really love the first cup of coffee in the morning! Health and wellness are a big part of who I am and I thrive when I am at the gym or being outside enjoying nature/hiking. I love being a mother and being called “Mom” and catching up with my 3 daughters that live in Chicago, visiting Chicago, and spending time with family and friends. After a decade in real estate now I am a part time REALTOR® and member of NAR and hold my real estate license in GA. My creative side is that am a PMU Artist for brows on the side and love interior design and architecture. My brain literally never shuts down. Now that I am an empty nester I am wanting to explore different passions and try new things! Going to a winery or wandering around small quaint towns…. especially around water (or in the mountains) in the PNW are outings that I really love.

Hey, I'm Adriana !

AKA the “Somehow-I’ll-Find-the-Time” girl. If it needs to get done, I’ll find a way to fit it in.

MY SUPERPOWER: Connecting with people easily. I can talk to pretty much anyone, make them feel comfortable and meet them where they are.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I’ve always loved beauty, skincare and aesthetics. I’m a true girls’ girl, I majored in fashion and I love keeping up with trends and all things beauty. More than anything, I love helping other people feel confident and good about themselves.

BRAG A LITTLE: I care — a lot. I care about the medspa winning, but I also care about the actual person clicking on the ad. I want everyone to win. I work really hard, I’m extremely goal-driven and when I have a metric to hit, I’m going to do what it takes to get there.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I’m a mom and completely obsessed with my little family. I’m a coffee queen, a forever Friends fan and always down for an adventure. I love making memories, trying new things and spending time with the people I love most. Give me good coffee, good company and something fun to look forward to and I’m happy.

Hey, I'm Lauren!

AKA the one who recruits all her friends to join the team!

MY SUPERPOWER: Failure motivates me. Just never stop. Keep growing, keep pushing, keep adjusting, keep believing in yourself. Keep letting people in and helping you! YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK!

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: It’s fun!! I love the industry, I love the sales aspect of it, the coworkers are the best, the owner is the best, it’s fun! And pays off! I do love skincare and all things self improvement too! :)

BRAG A LITTLE: My clients stay! I’ve had clients stay for 3-4 years in previous jobs, I love getting crazy appointment numbers, I just love making the clients excited! I love the hustle. I’ve had my clients need to hire more staff and open more days and more properties just to keep up with me!

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I love reality TV! My guilty pleasure. All things real housewives!! Don’t tell!!

CREATIVE TEAM

Hey, I'm Gabriel!

AKA the one who hacks Zuckerburg's algorithm for your campaign's benefit

MY SUPERPOWER: Spotting exactly why a campaign that looks great on paper isn't converting — because I've seen every version of that problem across 200+ businesses, and I've stopped guessing. The answer is always in the data if you know where to look.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I came for the challenge and stayed for the margins. There's something uniquely satisfying about an industry where great targeting and the right offer can fill a booking calendar in 48 hours. The gap between ad spend and actual booked revenue here is massive — and very, very fixable.

BRAG A LITTLE: Scaled ROAS for 200+ small businesses across my career. The ones I'm proudest of aren't the biggest budgets — they're the ones where the client thought their market was saturated, and we proved it wasn't.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: Devoted dad. Life coaching as a hobby. Recovering from thinking marketing and purpose can't coexist — turns out they can. I don't drink, I hike, and I genuinely believe AI is about to make most of what we do in paid media unrecognizable in five years. Probably fine.

Hey, I'm Alexandra!

AKA the one who knows every tiktok trend & never stops getting fresh creative ideas to use on your campaigns

MY SUPERPOWER: Being able to think like the agency, the client, and the consumer at the same time. I can zoom into the smallest detail, then zoom back out and see how it connects to the bigger business goal. My brain is constantly asking what the client needs, what the consumer wants, what could stop them from buying, and how we bridge that gap creatively in a way that actually sells.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I’m probably the most beauty-obsessed person I know, so ending up in aesthetics makes almost too much sense. I love skincare, I try treatments myself, and half the time I’m literally the consumer we’re marketing to. But Katie was also a huge part of what made me want to go all in on this industry. Her consistency, passion, and especially her level of judgment and care for the work made me realize how much there is to learn, build, and push creatively in this space. The more I got involved, the more fascinated I became by the psychology behind aesthetic purchases: what people want, what makes them hesitate, and what ultimately gets them to book.

BRAG A LITTLE: I’ve gotten to do some pretty cool things in my career, from running influencer communication campaigns for multinational brands to collaborating with luxury agencies in Dubai. But honestly, one of the things I’m most proud of is earning the kind of trust where people go from “I’m not sure this is going to work” to “I trust your ideas, just do what you do.” I’ve had clients tell me they don’t care what I charge, they just want me to handle it, and some of my best opportunities have come simply because someone recommended my work to someone else. That kind of trust means more to me than any single campaign. Now I get to bring everything I’ve learned across those markets and industries into Liora and help push what we’re building to an even bigger level.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I play tennis, do Pilates, love fashion, beauty, traveling, and I’m always trying some new treatment I probably researched way too much beforehand. I love a good glass of wine, getting dressed up for absolutely no reason, discovering beautiful places, and then equally love disappearing into my own little world to recharge. I’m either extremely social or completely unavailable, there’s very little in between.

Hey, I'm Martin!

AKA the 'Pixar' of Meta Advertising

WHO AM I:  I'm the guy turning raw ideas into scroll-stopping content — designing statics and cutting videos for every client on our roster. If it moves or it's a graphic, chances are it passed through my hands first.

MY ORIGIN STORY: In 2020, I chased a dream and became a filmmaker and video editor — and I haven't looked back since. I've spent that time sharpening my craft and adapting my style across every digital format under the sun. Liora gave me something most jobs don't: the freedom to keep growing without being tied to one place in the world.

MY SUPERPOWER: Cinematic, eye-catching video and design that makes our clients' social media look like a million bucks. I don't just make content — I make people stop scrolling and get their credit card out to buy what I’m selling- just by seeing my ad.

BRAG A LITTLE:  I got to work with Ecuador's Ministry of Tourism, creating videos that showed the whole world just how beautiful the country is. That one's close to my heart.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: Soccer, video games, and photography are how I spend my time outside of work. Photography used to be my full-time gig — now it's the hobby I never get tired of. Funny enough, as a kid my dream was to travel the world taking pictures... turns out I'm basically living that dream right now, just with a camera in one hand and an edit timeline in the other.

OPERATIONS

Hey, I'm Minhaj!

AKA the one who makes sure nothing breaks behind the scenes.

MY SUPERPOWER: Give me a messy tech stack and I'll quietly turn it into something that just works. Funnels, CRMs, workflows, email and SMS marketing, integrations, payment systems, tracking, domains, deliverability, if it's part of the digital engine, I've probably automated it, fixed it, or rebuilt it from scratch.

WHY MEDSPAS/ AESTHETICS?: I love that this industry blends real technology with visible, confidence-building results. There's something satisfying about building the invisible systems, the funnels, the automations, the payment flows, that let a medspa look effortless and professional on the front end while everything runs smoothly behind it. Watching a business turn its expertise into a scalable operation because the tech finally works right? That's the part that hooks me.

BRAG A LITTLE: I've built and deployed the complete technical infrastructure behind an online business generating more than $200,000 a month: websites, sales systems, automation, integrations, payments, tracking, and ongoing optimization. I know what it takes to turn a business idea into a real, scalable digital operation, and I genuinely enjoy being the person who makes that happen.

RANDOM PERSONAL STUFF: I'm an entrepreneur at heart. Outside my technical work, I run a part-time dropshipping business just because figuring things out is one of my favorite hobbies. I like understanding how systems work and solving problems other people find frustrating. Outside of work, I'm a certified cat person, my cats have a way of making even the most chaotic workdays better.