Ep 84: The Three December Mistakes That Cost GP Owners the Most

As the calendar flips toward the end of the year, many clinics unknowingly make decisions that create unnecessary chaos, cash stress, and missed opportunities in the months that follow.In this episode, Dr Todd Cameron and Dr Sachin Patel break down the three most common mistakes clinics make at the end of the year. Mistakes that feel harmless in December but hit hard in February.From failing to preload the year ahead, to switching off recruitment too early, to missing simple ways to make your people feel genuinely valued, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what high-performing clinics do differently and why preparation, not hustle, is the real advantage.This episode is practical, grounded, and deeply relevant if you want to start the new year calm, in control, and strategically ahead of the curve.In this episode of the Scale My Clinic Podcast, you’ll learn:00:00 - Why this time of year sets the tone for everything01:20 - How high-performing clinics plan the year ahead08:45 - Why momentum matters more than rest right now12:45 - What really causes the February cash squeeze17:00 - Where clinics quietly lose patients and revenue30:20 - The leadership habit that protects your clinic long-termResourcesThe Holiday Reset Kit Missed the previous Episode?Listen to Episode 83 here: Practice Manager to Powerhouse: The Real Story Behind Scaling Two Clinics (and Surviving A Culture Crash).....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