How One Vet Built His Own Clinic: Dr. Jon David Johnson, The Vet Depot

In this episode of Ground Up Growth, Dr. John David Johnson breaks down the full owner-occupant design-build process — from buying off-market land to designing, financing, and building a custom veterinary clinic with no construction experience. This conversation is packed with real-world insight for entrepreneurs, business owners, and operators who want to own their location instead of leasing. We talk land selection, city approvals, financing delays, personal risk, and why relationship-first business still wins. If you’re considering building your own facility, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to take the next step. Ground Up Growth is a podcast about building real businesses from the ground up — through land, relationships, risk, and long-term thinking. Hosted by Paul Hopper, each episode brings practical conversations with operators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are doing the work.