Bariatric Business Accelerator

Karol H. Clark, MSN, RN - Bariatric Business Coach
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Welcome to Bariatric Business Accelerator, the podcast created for busy weight loss practitioners and their teams who want to systematize, simplify and accelerate the growth of their new or established weight loss practice.

  1. 104 - How to Maximize 4th Quarter Growth for Your Weight Loss Practice

    OCT 28

    104 - How to Maximize 4th Quarter Growth for Your Weight Loss Practice

    Want to finish the year strong and set your weight loss practice up for a successful new year? In this episode of Bariatric Business Accelerator, Karol Clark shares 5 powerful strategies to help weight loss practitioners and their teams increase revenue, boost patient engagement, and start January with momentum — not burnout. 🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode: 1. How to reactivate existing patients and turn them into repeat clients. 2. Creating intentional seasonal promotions that increase perceived value and protect your margins.3. Simple ways to boost visibility and attract new leads before the holidays. 4. How to strategically prepare for January so your practice hits the ground running. 5. Enhancing the patient experience to build loyalty and referrals. ✨ Perfect for: Bariatric surgeons and teams Medical weight loss practitioners Lifestyle medicine professionals Aesthetic and wellness clinics Anyone who wants to grow their weight loss business 💡 Fourth quarter is your opportunity to finish strong and set the tone for next year. These actionable strategies are proven to help practices thrive during the holiday season. 📍 Free resources & support: https://www.weightlosspracticebuilder.com 📲 Subscribe for more strategies to systematize, simplify, and accelerate the growth of your weight loss practice.

    9 min
  2. 103 - 5 Steps to Mastering Your Financial Metrics & Protecting Your Bottom Line

    OCT 21

    103 - 5 Steps to Mastering Your Financial Metrics & Protecting Your Bottom Line

    Welcome to Bariatric Business Accelerator, the podcast created for busy weight loss practitioners and their teams who want to systematize, simplify, and accelerate the growth of their practice. In this episode, Karol Clark tackles a tough but essential topic: your financial metrics—and why ignoring them is one of the fastest ways to lose control of your business. If you’ve ever said: “I’ll deal with that at tax time.” “I don’t know what I should be looking at.” “I don’t have time to pull reports.” ...then this episode is for you. Karol shares: ✅ Real examples of practices blindsided by financial surprises ✅ The 5 key steps to simplify your financial tracking ✅ Which numbers actually matter (and which don’t) ✅ How to use your metrics to make better decisions and grow faster 📊 What You’ll Learn:- The most common excuses practices make when ignoring their numbers - How to create a simple, clear financial dashboard - How regular “money meetings” can transform your business - Real-world examples of cost savings and margin improvement 👉 Resources & Links: Free tools and templates: https://www.weightlosspracticebuilder.com/free Healthy Bottom Line Course: https://www.weightlosspracticebuilder.com/healthy-bottom-line Contact Karol: karol@weightlosspracticebuilder.com 🎧 Subscribe for more weekly strategies to grow and sustain your weight loss or bariatric practice. 📤 Share this episode with a colleague who needs a financial clarity boost.

    7 min
  3. 102 - Integrating Lifestyle Medicine & GLP-1 Tracking: How CORE LMP is Transforming Patient Care

    OCT 14

    102 - Integrating Lifestyle Medicine & GLP-1 Tracking: How CORE LMP is Transforming Patient Care

    In this episode of the Bariatric Business Accelerator Podcast, Karol Clark sits down with registered dietitian and lifestyle medicine leader Deepa Deshmukh to discuss why she transitioned her practice to the CORE LMP platform—and how it’s reshaping patient care. With over 20 years of experience in nutrition-focused lifestyle medicine, Deepa shares how CORE LMP combines robust EMR functionality, GLP-1 medication tracking, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, patient flow lead management, and six pillars of lifestyle medicine prescriptions in one seamless solution. Listeners will learn: -Why switching software systems doesn’t have to be overwhelming when it supports both clinical care and practice growth. -How CORE LMP improves workflow efficiency, enhances patient compliance, and provides real-time support for GLP-1 therapy and lifestyle medicine integration. -The unique benefits for practitioners—whether you’re a bariatric surgeon, obesity medicine physician, dietitian, or lifestyle medicine provider. -How patients experience improved accountability, better communication, and stronger outcomes—often with fewer side effects from medications and greater weight loss success. -The role of AI automation in intake, lead tracking, and ongoing patient engagement. If you’re looking to simplify your workflows, integrate evidence-based lifestyle medicine into your EMR, or elevate your weight loss practice with modern technology, this conversation is packed with insights. 👉 Subscribe so you never miss a growth strategy. 💬 Drop a comment with the first system you’re going to build. 📤 Share this episode with a colleague who’s ready to stop doing it all alone.

    17 min
  4. 101 - Your 3-Step System for Financial Clarity and Growth in Your Practice

    OCT 7

    101 - Your 3-Step System for Financial Clarity and Growth in Your Practice

    In today’s rapidly changing weight loss industry—where GLP-1 medications, shifting reimbursements, and rising overhead can squeeze margins—financial clarity is no longer optional. In this episode of Bariatric Business Accelerator, Karol Clark shares a straightforward 3-step system to help weight loss practitioners and practice owners track key metrics, spot revenue leaks, and make confident decisions about hiring, pricing, and growth. You’ll learn: ✅ How to create a one-page financial dashboard that tracks revenue, expenses, and profit by service line ✅ The critical KPIs every practice should monitor (leads, conversions, average patient spend, and more) ✅ How a simple monthly “money meeting” can keep your team focused and your practice financially healthy Whether you’re a new owner or an experienced physician, this quick system will give you the insight you need to protect your mission, serve more patients, and grow with confidence. 🔗 Ready to dig deeper? Check out Karol’s Healthy Bottom Line Financial Course and complimentary call at https://www.weightlosspracticebuilder.com/healthy-bottom-line. 👍 Don’t forget to subscribe for more practice-building tips and actionable strategies!

    6 min
  5. 100 - 4 Critical Steps to Follow When Adding a New Service in Your Weight Loss Practice

    SEP 30

    100 - 4 Critical Steps to Follow When Adding a New Service in Your Weight Loss Practice

    Thinking about adding longevity services, peptide therapy, aesthetics, genetic testing, or GLP-1 programs to your practice? Growth is exciting—but staying focused is what keeps you profitable. In this episode of Bariatric Business Accelerator, Karol Clark shares a clear 4-step framework to evaluate new service lines without draining your team, confusing patients, or diluting your brand. What you’ll learn: Demand vs. Distraction: Use market scans and patient surveys to confirm real interest (not just industry buzz). Profitability & Operational Fit: Build a simple pro forma—startup costs, staffing, pricing, regulatory needs, and realistic volume. Pilot (or Blueprint) First: Run a low-risk trial or follow a defined launch plan; track conversions, satisfaction, workload. Protect Your Brand: Ensure the service enhances your core promise and patient outcomes—avoid “shiny object” chaos. Perfect for: Bariatric & weight-loss physicians, practice owners, and managers evaluating longevity, peptides, aesthetics, hormone optimization, genetic testing, and other add-ons. Resources & Next Steps • Want help pressure-testing a new offer? Book an Opportunity Audit with Karol: https://www.weightlosspracticebuilder.com  • Email: Karol@WeightLossPracticeBuilder.com

    6 min
  6. 99 - Hiring and Keeping a Rockstar Team in Your Practice

    SEP 24

    99 - Hiring and Keeping a Rockstar Team in Your Practice

    Your team is your reputation. In this episode of Bariatric Business Accelerator, Karol Clark shares a practical framework for hiring and keeping a rockstar team—even if you’re a small practice with limited resources. Learn how to build a culture that elevates your brand, prevents burnout, and fuels long-term growth. What you’ll learn: Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill: Interview questions that reveal empathy, initiative, and patient-centered thinking. Onboard to Inspire (First 90 Days): Clear role expectations, a written checklist, shadowing with top performers, and success metrics. Culture = Retention: Team huddles, celebrating wins, sharing patient stories/metrics, and timely coaching to “nip issues in the bud.” Communicate Clearly: Check-ins and stay interviews; create a safe space for ideas that improve patient experience and ops. Try this today: Refresh a job post to spotlight your mission, finalize your onboarding checklist, or schedule your next team huddle. Work with Karol • Opportunity Audit or consultation: https://www.WeightLossPracticeBuilder.com • Email: Karol@WeightLossPracticeBuilder.com

    6 min
  7. 96 - From Idea to Implementation: A Simple Framework for Your Weight Loss Practice

    SEP 9

    96 - From Idea to Implementation: A Simple Framework for Your Weight Loss Practice

    Great ideas are never the problem in your weight loss practice—it’s turning them into consistent results that matters. In this episode of Bariatric Business Accelerator, Karol Clark shares a clear, four-step framework to help busy practitioners move confidently from idea to implementation: Clarify & Prioritize: Break It Down into Actionable Steps Assign & Schedule with Accountability Test, Adjust & Keep Momentum Whether you’re launching a new cash-pay program, adding anti-obesity medications, expanding services, or creating better patient education systems, this process will help you stay focused, avoid shiny-object distractions, and achieve results faster. Subscribe for more proven strategies to systematize, simplify, and accelerate growth in your practice. Want a free practice audit? Reach out to Karol at Karol@weightlosspracticebuilder.com

    6 min
  8. 95 - How to Diagnose & Fix Gaps in Your Weight Loss Practice Marketing Funnel

    SEP 2

    95 - How to Diagnose & Fix Gaps in Your Weight Loss Practice Marketing Funnel

    Is your marketing funnel quietly leaking patients and profits? In this episode of Bariatric Business Accelerator, Karol Clark breaks down the four most common leaks weight loss practices face—from awareness to follow-up—and exactly how to fix them. You’ll discover: ✅ Why vague messaging at the awareness stage stops patients before they start ✅ How to nurture interest so leads don’t disappear ✅ What’s causing patients to abandon your sign-up process ✅ The #1 reason patients ghost after opting in—and how to stop it Fixing your funnel isn’t about starting from scratch. It’s about finding and sealing the leaks so you can help more patients, grow your practice, and increase your impact. References mentioned: • Cardinal Digital Marketing, 2024 • Insidea, 2025 • Remedo, 2025 • Harvard Business Review, 2011 • DigiCroix Solutions, 2025 • Orange Carrot Media, 2025 👉 Subscribe for more strategies to grow your weight loss practice.👍 Like this video if it was helpful.💬 Comment with your biggest funnel challenge—I’d love to hear from you! #WeightLossPractice #BariatricMarketing #PatientAcquisition #MarketingFunnel #PracticeGrowth #HealthcareMarketing #MedicalMarketing #BusinessOfWeightLoss #KarolClark #BariatricBusinessAccelerator

    10 min
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Welcome to Bariatric Business Accelerator, the podcast created for busy weight loss practitioners and their teams who want to systematize, simplify and accelerate the growth of their new or established weight loss practice.

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  • Creator
    Karol H. Clark, MSN, RN - Bariatric Business Coach
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    132
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    © 2025 Weight Loss Practice Builder, LLC
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