The VetPractice Playbook
The VetPractice Playbook is your weekly game plan for leading a thriving veterinary clinic and becoming the leader your future self will thank you for. Brought to you by VetPracticePro, this podcast dives into all things veterinary leadership, management, and clinic ownership so you can build a practice that runs smoother, grows stronger, and leads with purpose—while also helping you grow as a confident, effective veterinary professional.
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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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