by San Diego DVM | Aug 31, 2020 | Practice Ownership
In business, you learn real fast that the revenue you bring in is only one part of the profit picture. Don’t get me wrong, making money is great and all. But if you make a bazillion dollars and you spend TWO bazillion dollars, you’re in deep shit. Also, you might need...
by San Diego DVM | Aug 17, 2020 | Practice Ownership
Owning your own veterinary practice is great. Really, I love it. It’s my kind of three-ring circus. The perks are pretty good sometimes, too. Need time off? You don’t have to ask for permission–just close the business and take off. Easy, right?? Oh, if only . ....
by San Diego DVM | Jun 26, 2020 | Practice Ownership
When I was starting my journey toward practice ownership (good lord does that sound pretentious . . .) I constantly searched the web for information. I didn’t know how to do the things. I desperately wanted to know how to do the things. Who, for the love of God, would...
by San Diego DVM | Jun 16, 2020 | Articles, Practice Ownership
I fired a client today. I didn’t want to, but I had to. Well, OK. I *kind of* wanted to . . . If you’ve been in business long enough, you’ve had the pleasure of encountering the entitled client. Let’s say, just for the sake of the story, that her name is Karen. You...
by San Diego DVM | Jun 12, 2020 | Practice Ownership
So, this funny thing happened where I had one employee quit very suddenly. And then, literally THE NEXT DAY, another one did the same. Two weeks later, another one hit the highway. Funny, right?? Oh, did I ever laugh and laugh and laugh . . . Did I mention that I had...
by San Diego DVM | Apr 29, 2020 | Practice Ownership
The wonderful world of social media has given us lots of great things. Wait, wait! Don’t go! Hear me out . . .It’s given me the gift of being able to connect with veterinary professionals and students from all over. I get to hear their stories, and share mine in...
