How to Retain Good Talent and Avoid High Turnover

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Business owners put a lot of money, time, and effort into recruiting and onboarding top-tier talent, so naturally you want them to stick around. If you’re dealing with high staff turnover, it can be a bad look as patients begin to speculate what goes on behind the scenes. Not to mention the costs and ROI […]

7 Ways to Approach Difficult Conversations

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As a practice owner and team leader, you’re going to face tough conversations from time to time. Whether it’s with a patient, team member, business partner, or member of the public – it’s up to you to keep your cool as you navigate tricky topics. Often, we feel a little awkward, uncomfortable, and maybe even […]

How to Introduce a New Clinical Procedure Into Your Practice

Adding new clinical procedures to your practice can be an excellent way to introduce a new revenue stream to your practice and ensure your patients are receiving the best possible care. When done right, a new clinical procedure can attract new patients, improve patient care, and allow you to do more of the work you […]

What Does the 2020 Budget Mean for Practice Owners?

This week saw the arrival of the heavily anticipated federal budget – which comes against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession. The 2020 federal budget included a heavy emphasis on supporting small business owners through mental health resources and economic stimulation. Such measures include: $1.2 billion on the extension of wage subsidies […]

259. Know Yourself, Know Your Business

Jim shares his experience both in life and in business, talking about his current business model, simplifying life and business, getting through anxiety and self-sabotage and just having a balanced life.

The One Question I Ask My Team Every Single Day

When my team gathers for our huddle each morning, I’ll go around the circle (or Zoom screen) and ask each and every team member this one question. “What do you need from me?” These six little words have been a game changer for our team, our productivity, and communication. All too often, we focus on […]

How to Reduce Key Person Risk in Your Practice

As a practice owner, you never want to fall into the trap of relying too much on any key player – including yourself. If the practice and team are too dependent on you as a practice owner, you’ll struggle to take time off, reduce your hours, or scale the practice. If the key person risk […]