# SMME #472 AI Agents for Your Spa: How to Automate Revenue, Retention, and Operations with Maeve Ferguson, Khairy Varre, and Ajit Nawalkha

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Podcast: [Spa Marketing Made Easy | Spa Business Growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spa-marketing-made-easy-spa-business-growth-530839)
Published: 2026-02-23T10:13:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if your spa could follow up with lapsed clients, fill your slow Thursdays, onboard new providers, and analyze your booking gaps without you lifting a finger? In this special mashup episode of Spa Marketing Made Easy, Daniela brings together three conversations with Maeve Ferguson, Khairy Varre, and Ajit Nawalkha — experts at the forefront of AI and business automation. Together, they break down exactly how spa CEOs can start using AI agents right now to plug revenue leaks, strengthen client retention, and free up their team for the work that actually requires a human touch. This is not a conversation about replacing your providers or losing the warmth that makes your spa exceptional. It is about removing every unnecessary administrative task from your plate and your team's plate so you can focus on what matters most. What you will learn during this episode: What an AI sales agent is and how to build one without a tech background How re-engagement and upsell agents can increase revenue from your existing client base Why client retention should always come before lead generation when building your first agent How to use AI for staff onboarding, training consistency, and service philosophy documentation What to look for when hiring an AI developer and how to find one affordably How Spa CEOs can lead the vision without needing to learn the tech themselves Resources Mentioned in Episode 472: Visit Maeve Ferguson's website to learn more. Visit Khairy Varre's website to learn more. Visit Ajit Nawalkha's website to learn more. Tools mentioned: Zero Bounce Audio Pen Granola Upwork Lovable Cur sor Active Campaign Funnel Gorgeous Want to break past $25K–$35K months without adding more treatment hours? Watch The Systems Shift and learn how 600+ spa owners are scaling into the…

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