25. 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring a Principal Clinician

In Episode 25 of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda dives into a pivotal topic for advanced practice owners - hiring your first Principal Clinician. Drawing from her many years of experience and lessons learned through trial and error, Gerda shares the 5 most common mistakes practice owners make when hiring for this critical leadership role.In this Episode, you will learn (among others):The critical mindset shift needed before hiring your Principal Clinician.The top 5 reasons why this hire often goes wrong to the detriment of both the incumbent and the business owner. Why paying the right salary package matters, so you can avoid the pay day dilemma.Strategies to ensure a strong, long-term working relationship with your Principal Clinician.Who This Episode Is For:Level 4 and 5 private practice owners ready to step out of the COO role and into the CEO or Founder role.Practice owners preparing to create a Self-Running Practice.Anyone curious about building a sustainable, thriving practice.Gerda provides actionable insights and practical advice to help you set your Principal Clinician up for success, while creating the freedom you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Tune in now and learn how to avoid costly mistakes and pave the way for your very own thriving Self-Running Practice.The 2-Day In-Person 2026 Private Practice Business IntensiveFor all the details or to get your ticket CLICK HERE. Want Gerda's Help with your Business?Gerda helps allied health group practice owners go from overwhelmed, overworked, and underpaid to fully empowered and financially thriving. If this is you, then make today the day you reach out. Complete this super short Triage Form here bit.ly/triageformpps and Gerda will personally reach out to you. Here to help you build a practice you can't stop smiling about :)Connect with Private Practice Success & Gerda here:Would you like Gerda's help in growing your practice? Step 1 is to complete this short form HERE. Gerda will personally go through your answers and will respond asap. Follow the Private Practice Success Facebook PageFollow Gerda on InstagramConnect with Gerda on LinkedINJoin the Private Practice Success Facebook Group - exclusive to practice owners.Email Gerda directly at [email protected] your hard copy of Gerda's book, The 7-Figure Practice HERE.Ready to work with Gerda? Send in your details HERE and she will be in touch.