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Alexandra Hart, MD, explains from her own experience on which cosmetic practice partnership mistakes to avoid.

Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery.

As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." and consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits.

Partnership Mistakes to Avoid

Because you might be considering buying into an established practice, this week's "Beauty and the Biz" episode is a must-listen. Furthermore, Dr. Alexandra Hart, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, joins "Beauty and the Biz" to share what really happens when a young surgeon joins an established practice. Initially, she learns the business and buys in as a partner. Subsequently, she discovers the reality of decision-making power.

Consequently, here are a few key takeaways:

• Notably, buying equity does not automatically mean equal influence.

• In addition, financial transparency matters more than personality compatibility.

• Specifically, marketing control often reveals deeper leadership differences.

• Moreover, money disagreements often uncover misaligned expectations.

• Importantly, partnership agreements matter more than verbal promises.

During the episode, Dr. Hart candidly discusses what she learned about P&Ls and payroll. Additionally, she explains governance and ownership responsibilities after becoming a 50% partner. Therefore, she provides knowledge most surgeons never receive in training. Similarly, she shares the emotional side few talk about. For example, she explores what happens when vision, values, and financial expectations stop aligning.

If you are early in your career, this episode includes real-world insights into what to clarify before signing anything. Especially if you are considering a buy-in or mentoring an associate, these lessons are vital. Ultimately, the right partnership accelerates your career. Conversely, the wrong one can stall it.

P.S. After decades of working with top practices, I have noticed a clear pattern. Specifically, the busiest surgeons do not always have better marketing. Instead, they run tighter systems.

If you would like an expert perspective on your systems, you can request a confidential Practice Growth Review.

Enjoy!

Catherine Maley, MBA

Practice Growth Resources:

• Convert Consults with The Converting Academy
• Retain Patients with KiSS Loyalty Club
• Cosmetic Practice Vault Library
• Schedule Your Practice Growth Strategy Review

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