Episode 201 | How to Sell Your Group Practice and What to Consider with Gabrielle Juliano Villani
Release Date: 11/02/2022
The Group Practice Exchange
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info_outlineHey Group Practice Listeners! Are you on the verge of deciding whether to sell or keep your group practices? It is tough to settle since it will bring massive changes.
We can now have the grounds for consideration as Gabrielle Juliano-Villani joins us. She is an expert who had a similar situation and is determined to sell her group practice. She will share her experience in the process and give feedback and tips to guide us on whatever option we choose.
Episode Highlights:
- Why did Gabrielle decide to sell her group practice?
- How did the selling process go?
- What kind of emotional impact did the process bring?
- How to deal with the shift from self to business and the employees?
- What tips could be helpful to be still in a better position when you want to start or sell your group practice?
Get in touch with Gabrielle:
Check out her website or visit her profile, Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, on Facebook and LinkedIn.
This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner.
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