Finding Balance, Buying a Business, and Leading Through Risk | Scott Whitt — Triad Clinical Trials

Description:
In this episode of Leading In The Dark, host Nick Akers sits down with Scott Whitt, Co-Owner & General Manager of Triad Clinical Trials, to explore the uncommon path from Deloitte partner to small-business owner in the clinical research world.

Scott shares:

• What 70-hour consulting weeks taught him — and what they cost

• The surprising challenges and missteps in buying a healthcare business

• Why due diligence matters more than most buyers realize

• How to balance patient safety, FDA expectations, and commercial pressure

• The truth about growth — and why “steady” beats “scalable” for many owners

• What it takes to lead in high-stakes environments without losing yourself

This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, operational clarity, and entrepreneurship through acquisition — with honest stories about burnout, family trade-offs, and redefining success on your own terms.

🎧 Listen in and learn from Scott’s decade of lessons at the intersection of healthcare, operations, and ownership.