Your Group Practice

Group practice owner burnout can quietly shape some of the biggest decisions a practice owner will ever make, especially when the pressure to sell starts to feel like the only way out. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King speaks with Tracy Cherpeski, Business Consultant and Executive Coach and founder of Thriving Practice Community, about burnout, investor involvement, business partner...

Private-pay group practice growth requires more than just generating enquiries. It depends on communicating value, retaining clients, training clinicians and understanding the numbers behind sustainable growth. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Stephanie Korpal, founder of Marble Wellness, about how she has built and leads a private-pay group practice with two locations...

Embodied leadership for group practice owners is more than a leadership style it’s a framework for creating healthier teams, stronger cultures, and more sustainable businesses. In Episode 51 of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Kelly Higdon, LMFT, and co-founder of Zynnyme, to explore how practice owners can lead from greater self-awareness, clarity, and alignment. Kelly challenges the...

Virtual group practice leadership requires more than technology; it requires intentional culture, exceptional hiring, and a commitment to clinician growth. In Episode 51 of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Sara Makin, Founder and CEO of Makin Wellness, to discuss how she built a fully virtual mental health organization serving clients across multiple states while maintaining a strong...

Medicaid compliance for group practices can feel like a moving target. Regulations change, audits increase, and administrative demands continue to grow. In Episode 50 of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Joe Murphy, co-founder of Checkpoint EHR, to discuss how practice owners can navigate complexity while staying focused on client care.  Joe shares the remarkable story behind Checkpoin...

Revenue cycle management for group practices is one of the most overlooked drivers of sustainable growth. In Episode 49 of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Paul Jonas, CEO and Co-Founder of Breezy Billing, to discuss how successful practice owners balance exceptional clinical care with strong operational systems. What began as a simple effort to help Paul's parents reduce adminis...

Scaling a values-driven group practice takes more than hiring more clinicians. It requires clear values, strong leadership, sustainable systems, and a culture people actually want to stay in. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Alison Pidgeon , founder and CEO of Move Forward Counseling , an 80-plus employee practice in Pennsylvania. Alison shares how she grew from solo p...

Behavioral health operations software is becoming essential for group practice owners who want to grow without letting referrals, billing, follow-up, and client communication fall through the cracks. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Wendy McSparren, founder of WPA Therapy and Admira, about what happens when a therapy practice outgrows notebooks, spreadsheets, duct-tape...

Profitable therapy practice finances are essential for building a sustainable group practice that supports owners, clinicians, and clients over the long term. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Julie Herres, founder of Green Oak Accounting, about the financial realities many therapy practice owners avoid until the numbers become impossible to ignore. Julie brings more th...

Group practice partnerships may be the most overlooked strategy for scaling and exiting a mental health business. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King challenges one of the most common assumptions in the industry: that the end goal is to sell your practice. Instead, he presents a compelling alternative, bringing on a strategic “number two” to unlock the next version of your busin...

Debt in group practice M&A is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics in the mental health business. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King breaks down the role debt plays when selling some or all of your practice. Drawing on real-world experience from both the buyer and seller side, he demystifies how debt actually works and why avoiding it isn’t always th...

Group practice valuation is one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health, and the reality may be confronting. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King breaks down a hard truth many practice owners avoid: your business might not be sellable in its current form. Drawing on years of conversations with practice owners and real transaction experience, Dan outlines the four core f...

Selling a group practice is often framed as a financial milestone — but the real story is far more complex. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to sell your practice — not just strategically, but emotionally. Drawing from his experience in mergers and acquisitions, Dan explores the hidden “price” that many owners underestimate whe...

The business side of mental health practice is one of the most overlooked yet essential skills for clinicians today. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Keith Myers, Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Point Loma Nazarene University, about why business literacy is no longer optional for therapists. Keith shares a powerful perspective shaped by both ac...

Mission, vision, and values in group practice are not just abstract ideas; they are strategic levers that directly impact growth, recruitment, and long-term sustainability. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King explores why the most successful practices take a clear stand on what they believe and who they serve. Drawing on real-world examples across the mental health landscape, Da...

Choosing a business partner in group practice is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — decisions founders make. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King breaks down when you actually need a partner, and how to choose the right one if you do. Dan starts by challenging a common assumption: not every business needs a partner. If your goal is to build a lifestyle practice,...

Sustainable growth for mental health practices doesn’t come from radical change, it comes from consistent, intentional progress over time. In Episode 38 of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Sean McColl, founder of Trusted Business Advisors, about how practice owners can break through growth plateaus and build scalable, resilient businesses without losing sight of their mission. Sean bring...

Working fewer hours as a practice owner is a goal many clinicians dream about—but few believe is actually possible. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King speaks with Ruth Mannschreck , founder of Shoreline Strategies, about the systems and leadership principles that allow healthcare practice owners to reclaim their time without sacrificing quality of care. Ruth’s journey began in denti...

AI in therapy is advancing faster than most clinicians can keep up with, but what does that actually mean for group practice owners? In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with psychologist and MBA Genevieve Bartuski, whose background in forensic and cyberpsychology places her at the center of AI governance conversations. Together, they unpack the real role AI should play in m...

Authenticity and emotional well-being in business are the foundation of sustainable leadership, especially for practice owners carrying the emotional weight of care, culture, and client outcomes. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Yummii Nguyen for a heart-forward conversation about growth, healing, and what happens when our business becomes a mirror for our unmet nee...

Selling a group practice can feel like handing over your life’s work, especially when your culture, clinicians, and community relationships are the “why” behind everything you built. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Danielle Hayes , founder of Therapy Austin and now Clinical Strategy Advisor at Mindfully Behavioral Health, to unpack what it really takes to grow with...

Therapist autonomy in group practice isn’t a perk; it’s often the condition for great clinical work and sustainable growth. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Patrick Cleveland, LMFT , founder of Daybreak Counseling Center in Southern California, to unpack how he moved from loving solo private practice to building a values-aligned group practice, almost by accident. P...

Five-step scaling method for therapy practices is the difference between “busy and stuck” and “built to grow.” In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Nicole McCance, a retired psychologist and business coach for therapists, to unpack the exact framework she used to grow her practice to 55 therapists in three years without sacrificing her life outside work. Nicole breaks do...

Operational clarity in behavioral health practices is one of the fastest ways to reduce overwhelm, strengthen culture, and build a business that can scale without losing its values. In this episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King sits down with Justin Shuman , Chief Commercial Officer at HealtheMed , to unpack what practice owners can measure (gently), how to create visibility without turning wo...

Selling an outpatient therapy practice in 2026 will look different from how it did during the post-pandemic acquisition frenzy, and practice owners who understand the shift will be positioned to win, even in a soft buyer’s market. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice , Dan King breaks down what’s changed in the M&A landscape and why buyers are now far more selective after overpaying for...