What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Gerardo Poli delve into the importance of building trust, fostering open communication, and cultivating a strong team culture through structured meetings and transparent leadership. Using real-life examples, they demonstrate how these approaches resolve workplace challenges and drive business success.

They also explore corporate strategies like the Traction methodology and The Great Game of Business, showing how they can optimize operations in veterinary practices.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Gerardo Poli wrap up Season 2 by reflecting on the challenges of building and managing a veterinary clinic, emphasizing the importance of solid business planning and the advantages of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among employees.

They also discuss Season 3, where they plan to cover the difficulties of managing a practice post-launch, including making tough decisions regarding staffing and operations. They will explore topics such as operational efficiency, inventory management, labor costs, and more.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli explore effective marketing strategies for launching a veterinary clinic. They highlight the importance of early marketing efforts, including building relationships with referring veterinarians, utilizing signage and banners, and creating awareness through social media.

Additionally, the hosts share their experiences in organizing an Open House event at the clinic, emphasizing the importance of educating potential clients about the clinic's workflow while strengthening community connections.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the challenges of launching a new veterinary hospital, focusing on the financial and operational difficulties faced during the initial months. They highlight the common struggles such as initial slow client traffic, unexpected costs like delays in construction affecting staffing expenses, and the psychological toll on owners questioning their decisions.
Dr. Zak and Dr. Poli emphasize the importance of planning, including financial transparency with staff, and the value of fostering employee ownership to align the team's efforts with the business's success.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the importance of preparing a veterinary team for a new hospital opening. They emphasize the importance of building a strong team culture, trust, and discipline through structured meetings and transparent communication. Dr. Poli and Dr. Zak share personal experiences and provide insights into using methodologies like Traction and open-book management to foster effective communication.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the challenges of constructing and managing a veterinary clinic. They chat about contractor management, setting project deadlines, financial planning, employee engagement, and provide practical tips to help you build a successful and efficient veterinary clinic.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?
This week, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss key considerations for veterinary business owners when planning to construct or renovate their facilities. They reveal the challenges of choosing an optimal location for the clinic, selecting experienced contractors, determining the number of rooms, designing the interior, and accurate financial planning.

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What's on the Bark Side this week?

In this episode of the Bark Side, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli focus on the key aspects of establishing a veterinary practice. They discuss the process of developing a solid business plan with financial projections, choosing the right location, and deciding whether to buy, build, or lease.

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