How to Recapture Your Startup Investment in 90 Days (or Less) as a Nurse Injector or Wellness Nurse
Let’s talk about the money—because you’re not doing this just for the vibes.
Starting your aesthetics or wellness business does take investment, but you don’t have to wait years to make it back. In fact, many nurses we work with break even in just a few weeks.
Whether you’re building your own injector business from scratch or launching a mobile IV/GLP-1 practice, this blog will walk you through:
- What your startup costs might look like
- What kind of revenue you can realistically expect
- How to plan for breakeven—step by step
(Spoiler: You can absolutely do this solo, but we make it smoother, faster, and legally safe.)
Startup Costs: What You’ll Spend
Included with Five Square Membership:
- Legal LLC Filing (done-for-you)
- Clinical Training (tox, filler, IV, GLP-1)
- Access to a Medical Director
- Business Coaching & Social Media Strategy
- Marketing & Content Templates
- Community + Ongoing Mentorship
Other Costs to Plan For (whether you're solo or with us):
- Electronic Medical Records (Aesthetic Record or similar): ~$200–$250 setup
- Product Inventory:
- Tox: ~$1,020 for 3 vials
- Fillers: ~$800 for 2 boxes
- IV kits, saline, vitamins: ~$300–$600
- Basic Medical Supplies: ~$200 (needles, gauze, gloves)
- Insurance: ~$30–$50/month (malpractice)
- Branding, account setup, payment tools: ~$100–$200
Estimated Total: $2,500–$4,500 depending on path (Aesthetics, Wellness, or Both)
Real Numbers: What You Can Earn (and Keep)
Example: Nurse Injector (Botox)
- Average patient receives 30 units
- You charge $10/unit = $300 gross revenue
- Product cost = ~$3.88/unit = $116
- Net = $184 profit per patient
Example: Wellness Nurse (IV Drip + GLP-1)
- IV packages range from $150–$250
- Product cost = ~$50–$75
- Net = ~$100–$175 per drip
- GLP-1 injections (weekly) average $400–$600/month per patient
- Product cost varies, but average net revenue = $150–$250/month per client
How Fast Can You Break Even?
Let’s say your startup cost is $3,000.
- Injector model: 17 patients at $184 net/patient = breakeven
- IV model: 20–30 IV clients at $100–$150 net/patient
- GLP-1 model: 12–20 monthly clients depending on pricing and costs
We recommend aiming for 5–10 paying clients your first month. That covers your monthly costs and begins paying down your initial investment.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
Month 1: Foundation + Business Setup
- File LLC, get bank account, set up payment tools
- Complete intro business + legal training
- Choose service path: Aesthetics / Wellness / Both
- Build lead list, begin network reach-out
- Onboard EMR + insurance
- Order basic supplies
Estimated Cost: $1,300–$1,500
Month 2: Clinical Training + Product Inventory
- Complete tox, filler, or IV/GLP-1 courses
- Schedule hands-on training or virtual practice
- Purchase inventory
- Begin early marketing
Estimated Cost: $2,000–$3,000
Month 3: First Clients + Revenue
- Begin seeing clients (goal: 5+)
- Track profit + product usage
- Reinvest 40% of each sale for restocking supplies
Example Revenue: 5 tox clients = $920 net
5 IV clients = $600–$875 net
5 GLP-1 clients = $750–$1,250 net (monthly plans)
The 90-Day ROI Plan
- Get 5–7 paying clients per month (mix of aesthetics and wellness)
- Reinvest 40% of revenue to stay stocked
- Track all revenue, expenses, and progress
- Break even by month 3—or sooner if you’re aggressive
We see nurses pay back their investment in as little as 4–6 weeks when they:
- Start with Botox parties or IV group events
- Bundle services for better profit
- Market consistently with help from our team
Bonus Tips for Faster ROI
- Offer launch promos to your network
- Create client packages (i.e., 3 IV drips or monthly GLP-1)
- Use content to build trust before they book
- Focus on rebooking and word-of-mouth