The Bark Side

What's on the Bark Side this week?
In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss essential business skills for veterinarians, focusing on client relationships. The conversation delves into the importance of client retention and the challenges of maintaining loyalty in veterinary practices. They share strategies for effective communication and addressing clients' concerns, especially when presenting treatment plans, and financial estimates.

Helpful links:

• Our LinkedIn Page
• Dr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedIn
• Dr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

What's on the Bark Side this week?
This week Dr. Poli and Dr. Zak discuss the crucial role of leadership, culture, and values in building a strong team in the veterinary business.
They delve into the various stages of team building, from hiring to onboarding, and highlight the leader's pivotal role in shaping the team culture.

Helpful links:

• Our LinkedIn Page
• Dr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedIn
• Dr. 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.

Helpful links:

• Our LinkedIn Page
• Dr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedIn
• Dr. 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.

Helpful links:

• Three P and Three S diagram
• Our LinkedIn Page
• Dr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedIn
• Dr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

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.

Helpful links:

• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
• Our LinkedIn Page
• Dr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedIn
• Dr. 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.