The VetPractice Playbook
The VetPractice Playbook is your weekly game plan for building, leading, and scaling a successful veterinary practice. Designed specifically for practice owners, managers, and aspiring leaders, this podcast from VetPracticePro dives into the real-world challenges of ownership—from team leadership and operations to growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability—so you can run a more efficient, profitable, and purpose-driven clinic.
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The VetPractice Playbook
EP10 - Why Low EBITDA Hurts Your Clinic (and How to Fix It)
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In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew dives into EBITDA; what it is, why it's important for every clinic, how to hire employees with EBITDA in mind, simple ways to save LOTS of money, and so much more.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:10 What is EBITDA?
05:02 What Happens If The EBITDA Is Low?
08:33 The Circular Argument
10:14 EBITDA Isn’t Easy To Fix
12:09 Importance of Communication
12:53 Poor EBITDA Examples
17:53 Hiring Employees with EBITDA In Mind
21:10 Efficiency Leads to Productivity
23:48 Simple Ways to Save Big
25:40 Playbook Replay
31:28 Closing Points
31:58 Outro
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