What if your clinic doesn’t have a culture problem - but a standards problem? Culture isn’t what you preach. It’s what you permit.

In this episode of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we sit down with Sara Siami - founder of The People Plugin - to unpack what culture really means inside a clinic. Sara challenges the idea that culture is about perks or personality, and reframes it as the standards of behaviour and performance you accept and tolerate. We break down her four-part framework for turning people problems into performance (outputs, outcomes, behaviours and attitudes), the difference between hitting numbers and living values, and why HR should be a proactive investment - not a last-minute rescue plan. Sara also shares how to run performance reviews that actually build trust (using the SCARF model), create accountability without fear, and address issues early before they become expensive mistakes.

If you want a stronger team, clearer standards, and a culture that drives performance, this episode is your practical playbook for building a clinic that performs at every level.

Resources:
You can find Sara Siami at https://www.thepeopleplugin.com/ and book in with her at https://meetings.hubspot.com/sara-siami

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In This Episode You'll Learn:
🔍 The role of HR in fostering a positive work environment
🚀 How to proactively address team performance issues BEFORE they escalate
🌟 How to define and improve your clinic's culture
📊 The importance of setting clear standards for performance
🤔 Effective strategies for conducting performance reviews
💬 Tips for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive way

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If someone offered to buy your clinic tomorrow, would you know what it’s worth?

In this episode of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we sit down with Andy Wang from Clarico - accountant and clinic valuation specialist - to demystify the entire valuation process. We walk through what really happens during a valuation, how adjusted profit is calculated, why clean financials matter, and what valuers look for in your last three years of numbers. Andy breaks down valuation multiples, explains the difference between the owner’s value, the buyer’s value and the accountant’s assessment, and shares the biggest mistakes clinic owners make before getting valued. Most importantly, we unpack how to prepare your business properly - so you’re not scrambling when opportunity (or pressure) hits.

If you want to understand how valuations actually work, and how to position your clinic to maximise its worth, this episode is your practical, behind-the-scenes guide with a team who’ve been there and done it.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:
💰 How to determine the true value of your clinic
🔍 The importance of getting a formal business valuation
📊 Four Key factors that influence clinic valuations
🤝 Insights on buyer perspectives and what they look for
📈 Strategies to increase the value of your business over time
🚀 Tips for preparing your clinic for a potential sale
📅 Why regular valuations can help you track your business growth

Resources:

1. Contact Andy Wang via clarico.au or reach out at hello@clarico.com.au
2. CM Members - Learning Portal Resources:

• Degree 5: Finance - Accelerate Module
• Strategy - Business Value Drivers
• Strategy - The Process of Buying or Selling a Business
• Advisors - Working With Your Accountant (w/ Andy Wang)

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Struggling with team tension, missed standards, or feeling like accountability always falls on your shoulders?

In this episode of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we unpack why trust is the true foundation of high-performing teams, drawing on Patrick Lencioni’s pyramid from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. We explore how vulnerability fuels connection, why healthy conflict is essential for commitment, and how accountability should be a culture of reminding and helping - not a top-down power play. You’ll hear practical exercises like Hero, Hardship, Highlight, anti-values discussions, and structured check-ins that build deeper trust and open communication within your clinic team.

If you want a team that owns their standards, embraces feedback, and drives results together, this episode gives you the framework to build it from the ground up.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:
🌟 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team By Patrick Lencioni
🛠️ Practical frameworks for resolving conflict and enhancing accountability
🤝 How to foster a culture of open communication and feedback
📈 Strategies for driving results through effective leadership
💬 Tips for creating a supportive environment that encourages team ownership

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