Ep 117: From Opera Singer to Practice Owner

Helen Barnett's path to Practice ownership was anything but conventional.After 17 years as a professional opera singer with Opera Australia, she returned to university in her late 30s, studied science, won the University Medal, and earned a place in medical school.But by then, she knew medicine wasn't the path she wanted.Preventative care was.Nutrition was.And that decision eventually led her to co-own Dubbo Health Hub, a multidisciplinary Practice in rural NSW, alongside GP Dr Heather Malham.Helen brings a rare perspective to this episode. She has been the contractor, the clinician, and the Owner, often at the same time. That means her view on allied health isn't theoretical. It comes from years of seeing where these partnerships work, where they fall apart, and what Practice Owners often miss.What you'll get from this episode:Why allied health works best when it's built into the patient journey, not bolted onto the sideWhat allied health practitioners are really looking for when they choose a Practice, starting with being treated as an equalWhy an allied health room can cost around a quarter of what it costs to run a GP room, and what that means for pricing it fairlyWhy values fit matters more than simply filling a gap in your service mixHow to find the right practitioner by starting with your patients and the referral patterns already inside your PracticeWhy "here's your room" isn't onboarding, and what weak onboarding quietly costs everyone.....Connect with Todd: LinkedInConnect with Helen Barnett: LinkedIn.....P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are three ways we can help you grow your General Practice without burning out:1. Get the Blueprint: Watch the free Practice Success Blueprint Training, the proven roadmap Owners use to grow profit, reclaim time, build trusted teams, and protect legacy. Watch Training Now2. Sharpen Your Skills: Join one of our regular live workshops. Practical, proven tactics for recruitment, team performance, and profit tailored to Owners juggling it all. Click to Register3. Ask Your Toughest Practice Question: Post your toughest Practice question in the SGPO Facebook Group and get answers from us + 1,000 Owners who 'get it.' Click here