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Top 5% globally ranked podcast for healthcare practice owners. Prevent burnout, grow profitably. 215+ episodes, 51 countries.
Welcome to Thriving Practice - the business podcast that proves independent physicians, dentists, therapists, and healthcare practice owners can build profitable, efficient practices while actually enjoying their lives.
By the Numbers:
- 215+ episodes featuring top-tier practice owners and healthcare business experts
- Global Top 5% ranking on Listen Notes among all podcasts
- 51 countries reached globally
- 9 seasons of proven practice management strategies
- Weekly episodes with actionable insights you can implement immediately
Hosted by Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC - executive coach, business consultant, and CME-approved educator with 15+ years specializing in healthcare practice consulting. Tracy brings you successful practice owners, industry experts, and medical association leaders, all united in helping private practices stay private and thrive.
Subscribe now and join our community at ThrivingPracticeCommunity.com for ongoing support from practice leaders who've been where you are.
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Build Your Dream Team Featuring Dr. Mike Neal EP 117
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Tracy welcomes Dr. Michael Neal, Optometrist and CEO of Build My Team to explore the concept of talent certainty and its impact on building a successful team and operating a successful practice.
Dr. Mike and his wife realized they were hiring their staff the wrong way, and it was costing them in terms of finances, time, energy and high stress levels. By prioritizing hiring the right people, their practice experienced financial growth, reduced headcount, increased patient care volumes, and significantly higher net income. Build My Team was born out of this realization, and now serves clients in over 40 states in various practice areas.
We discussed the three steps to hiring the right people:
- Finding suitable candidates
- Assigning candidates appropriate roles
- Empowering them to take charge
The advantages of working with a service like Build My Team are innumerable, and include:
- Stress reduction
- Taking back precious time
- Offering providers and their teams the ability to focus on what’s most important to inside and outside of work
Traditional hiring methods are outdated, and the importance of assessing skills for a suitable position cannot be understated.
If you have struggled with filling roles in your practice, this episode will help you see how you can do it differently, setting yourself and your team up for success.
Join us to learn how to hire the right way.
Dr. Neal’s Bio:
Dr. Neal is a practicing Optometrist alongside his wife, Dr. Amy Neal. Together they founded Lakeside Vision in picturesque Hawley, Pennsylvania. They are celebrating their 20th year of servicing Northeast Pennsylvania.
Downtime is spent with Amy, their two boys and two dogs. Both Drs. Neal have recently taken up running and even run when not being chased.
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