Ep 11: Building Mental Health Practices Without Burnout with Dan King

What does it take to grow a mental health practice sustainably—without burning out the people who make it work? In this episode, host Rachel Harrison talks with Dan King, Co-Founder of Fireside Strategic, about how to align profitability with purpose in behavioral health. Dan shares lessons from years advising investors and business leaders on building organizations where clinicians thrive, culture drives retention, and long-term success balances both human and financial outcomes. Listeners will hear practical advice on finding the right investment partners, understanding private equity and venture capital dynamics, and leading with values in a changing behavioral health market. Whether you're a clinician, practice owner, or investor, this conversation offers a blueprint for growth without burnout. Guest & Transcript Information Full Transcript: Provided Guest Name: Dan King Title / Role / Credentials: Co-Founder, Fireside Strategic Bio / Expertise: Dan King is the Co-Founder of Fireside Strategic, helping companies scale sustainably by focusing on human-centered growth. With experience in organizational psychology, M&A strategy, and executive coaching, Dan aligns profitability with purpose to build organizations that thrive without burnout. Website: https://www.firesidestrategic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmking/ Episode Highlights 0:32 – Introduction to Dan King and Fireside Strategic 1:08 – Why aligning business growth with human well-being matters 2:12 – Lessons from scaling companies that grew too fast 3:40 – The link between culture, retention, and sustainable success 5:05 – How private equity and venture capital differ in behavioral health 7:14 – Finding the right investment partner for your mission 9:48 – Balancing profitability with clinician satisfaction 12:22 – The future of integrated behavioral health services 14:36 – Measuring both financial and human outcomes 16:18 – Practical advice for practice owners considering investors 18:07 – Key traits of leaders who build without burnout Articles & Resources Mental Health's Investment Resurgence: A Market Ripe for Innovation – Galen Growth Venture Capital's Priorities Are Evolving as Behavioral Health Market Matures – Behavioral Health Business Fireside Strategic – Dan King Connect with Dan King Website: firesidestrategic.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Connect with Us Website: The Mental Health Evolution Instagram: @thementalhealthevolution LinkedIn: The Mental Health Evolution Facebook: The Mental Health Entrepreneur Music by Zach Harrison