29/10/2026
Most clinics start as a way to care for patients. Somewhere along the way, the owner realises they are running a business.
On episode 21 of The Business of a Clinic, speaking with Sean Xie, Jared Aron, our co-founder, describes that turning point. The owner starts thinking about scale, unit economics and acquisition cost. In Jared's words, "you see the practitioner go from MD to MBA."
The ambitious owners he works with see their role as founder and managing director, and spend less time in clinic as the business grows.
That step back has a cost that is easy to miss. While one clinician holds most of the patient relationships, continuity comes with the job. Once they step out of the room, it has to be built into how the clinic runs.
Full episode in the comments.