The Bark Side Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak talk about entrepreneurship in veterinary practice in this episode. They share insights on building and managing a clinic, covering key topics like identifying a unique business opportunity, developing a business plan (using the Business Model Canvas), obtaining funding through banks, and finding the right people.
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Busines Model CanvasOur LinkedIn PageDr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedInDr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

What's on the Bark Side this week?In this episode of The Bark Side, Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak continue discussing entrepreneurship in the veterinary industry, focusing on two key aspects: entrepreneurial traits and emotional intelligence. Their discussion begins with exploring entrepreneurial traits such as risk tolerance and the ability to mobilize resources. Dr. Zak and Dr. Poli share their personal experiences with risk and financial investment, emphasizing the importance of being comfortable with uncertainty and being resourceful. 
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Our LinkedIn PageDr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedInDr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

In the teaser of The Bark Side podcast, hosts Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli introduce themselves and their mission to help veterinary professionals and practice owners succeed by sharing the expertise, strategies, and tools from big corporations.

What's on the Bark Side this week?Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the challenges faced by veterinarians who aspire to transition from working for someone to becoming business owners.They touch upon various topics related to this transition, including financial security, autonomy, mastery, leadership, and the importance of establishing core values and a strong culture within the business.
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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanOur LinkedIn PageDr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedInDr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

What's on the Bark Side this week?In the second episode of The Bark Side, Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss a structured approach to building and scaling veterinary businesses using a framework called "Three P and Three S". They explain how veterinary clinics can grow by adopting 3P and 3S elements, drawing from real-life experiences.
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Three P and Three S diagramOur LinkedIn PageDr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedInDr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

What's on the Bark Side this week?Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli uncover the key pillars of running a successful veterinary business, emphasizing the importance of business skills alongside veterinary expertise. They emphasize the need for veterinarians to develop strong business skills to effectively manage and grow their practices, covering crucial aspects of financial management, leadership, team engagement, marketing, and more.
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Our LinkedIn PageDr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedInDr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn