Agency operating checklist

Alani Skin MD
New-Location Opening Playbook

The task list and timeline our agency follows when Alani acquires or opens a location. Alani supplies operating decisions and approvals; our team configures, launches, monitors, and reports the marketing work.

AlaniProvides operating inputs, approves client-facing work, and confirms location readiness.
AgencyOwns setup, production, QA, activation, monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
SharedUsed when timing, cadence, capacity, or go/no-go requires a joint decision.

Master timeline

Eight launch checkpoints

Timing is counted from the confirmed opening date. If the launch window compresses, the sequence stays the same and approvals become the critical path.

01

Kickoff & access

Confirm scope, dates, owners, systems, and source data.

02

Data & HubSpot setup

Import, tag, suppress, route, and validate inherited records.

03

Campaign production

Build sales workflows, email/SMS, event, web, and paid media.

04

Approvals & QA

Approve content and test every audience, link, workflow, and conversion path.

05

Launch lock

Complete go/no-go review; schedule approved communications and media.

06

Activate & monitor

Release campaigns, watch replies and bookings, resolve issues.

07

Optimize

Send provider/services email and adjust media and outreach.

08

Handoff

Send unbooked reminder, report results, and move to evergreen operations.

Before work begins

Required launch inputs

These items feed the location brief. Missing inputs are logged as launch risks and may move dependent due dates.

InputOwnerDue
Opening dateAlani
Location name, address, hours & phoneAlani
Provider roster, bios, headshots & schedulesAlani
Services, pricing, capacity & booking linksAlani
Welcome offer / gift details & termsAlani
Opening event details & RSVP linkAlani
Inherited-client outreach decision & release dateShared

Execution checklist

Tasks by workstream

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01

Data migration & location setup

Move inherited client and appointment data into Alani’s systems without triggering premature outreach.

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02

HubSpot sales setup

Create the approved task and outreach system for the new location’s existing clientele.

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03

Email & SMS launch cadence

Welcome inherited clients, explain the transition, introduce the location, and drive bookings.

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04

Opening event communications

Support event attendance with a short, audience-specific reminder sequence.

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06

Location page & booking path

Ensure every campaign lands on accurate location information and a working booking experience.

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07

Launch QA, reporting & handoff

Control the release, surface issues quickly, and document the move into evergreen operations.

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Closeout

Ready for evergreen operations.

The launch is complete when reporting is live, temporary suppressions are removed by approval, and every ongoing sales and marketing motion has a named owner.

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