Episode 60: Buying the Wrong Practice Will Break You — Here’s How to Spot It Before It’s Too Late
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Buying a clinic should fast-track your freedom and growth—not trap you in years of stress, debt, or regret. Yet many Practice Owners unknowingly sign up for deals that derail their vision of a thriving, high-performing clinic.
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In this episode, Dr. Sachin Patel and Dr. Todd Cameron expose the behind-the-scenes tactics that make clinics look more profitable than they actually are—and the red flags every GP owner must know before signing on the dotted line.
Whether you're thinking about buying your first clinic or preparing to sell, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to make smart, strategic moves that support your long-term goals.
In this episode of the Scale My Clinic Podcast, you’ll learn:
- How to assess if a practice is financially worth buying (01:20)
- Tactics used to artificially inflate profitability to mislead even experienced professionals (03:35)
- Key questions that protect buyers from bad deals (11:45)
- How to build your A-team of advisors—and what to ask them (19:21)
- How to spot red flags and avoid million-dollar mistakes (28:10)
This is the essential reality check every GP needs before buying or selling a clinic. If you're preparing to make one of the biggest decisions of your career, grab a pen—you’ll want to take notes.
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Missed the previous Episode?
Listen to Episode 59 here: If You Can’t Recruit a GP, Listen to This with Claire Ponsford from Wavelength Medical Recruitment
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