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  1. Ep36: Genevieve Bartuski on AI in therapy and human connection

    MAR 3

    Ep36: Genevieve Bartuski on AI in therapy and human connection

    AI in therapy is advancing faster than most clinicians can keep up with, but what does that actually mean for group practice owners? In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with psychologist and MBA Genevieve Bartuski, whose background in forensic and cyberpsychology places her at the center of AI governance conversations. Together, they unpack the real role AI should play in mental health and where the profession must draw clear ethical boundaries. Genevieve makes one thing clear: AI will not replace therapists. Research consistently shows that the therapeutic alliance is the strongest predictor of positive outcomes. While AI can augment workflows, it cannot replicate empathy, clinical judgment, or the nuanced human relationship at the core of therapy. Here’s what you’ll take away: • Why AI hallucinations and “drift” pose serious accountability risks  • Where AI can responsibly support group practices (billing, documentation, compliance)  • The ethical concerns around AI note-takers and session recording  • How AI could bridge mental health access gaps with strong human oversight  • The psychological risks of clients developing emotional reliance on AI For practice owners navigating rapid technological change, this episode provides a grounded framework: protect the client relationship, leverage AI to improve backend efficiency, and approach innovation with critical thinking not blind adoption. Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    22 min
  2. Ep35: Yummii Nguyen on authenticity and emotional wellbeing in business

    FEB 24

    Ep35: Yummii Nguyen on authenticity and emotional wellbeing in business

    Authenticity and emotional well-being in business are the foundation of sustainable leadership, especially for practice owners carrying the emotional weight of care, culture, and client outcomes. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Yummii Nguyen for a heart-forward conversation about growth, healing, and what happens when our business becomes a mirror for our unmet needs. Yummii shares that transformation isn’t about “fixing yourself,” but about surrendering to your humanity, and letting your work become an expression of love rather than a reenactment of childhood wounds. Together, Dan and Yummii explore why so many high-performing founders default to control, overwork, and attachment to outcomes… and how those patterns quietly erode joy, health, and presence. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “chaos” and “fear” often signal old patterning, not current realityHow childhood wounds can turn your business into a survival strategyThe difference between you and the “gift” moving through youWhy your business is meant to serve your wellbeing (not the other way around)A powerful reframe for clinicians: you don’t “hold” space you allow space to expandIf you’ve been feeling the weight of leadership, this conversation offers a radical permission slip: slow down, listen more deeply, and let the work evolve as you evolve. Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    36 min
  3. Ep34: Danielle Hayes on selling a group practice while staying values-led

    FEB 17

    Ep34: Danielle Hayes on selling a group practice while staying values-led

    Selling a group practice can feel like handing over your life’s work, especially when your culture, clinicians, and community relationships are the “why” behind everything you built. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Danielle Hayes, founder of Therapy Austin and now Clinical Strategy Advisor at Mindfully Behavioral Health, to unpack what it really takes to grow with integrity and transition ownership without sacrificing mission. Danielle shares how her practice scaled organically from two clinicians to nearly 150 across five locations, and why locally-owned, mission-driven practices often deliver the most compassionate care. She explains the real trade-offs that show up with scale: how systems can protect culture, how decision-making changes when non-clinicians enter the mix, and why the “quality-first” mindset needs to be designed into the agency waterline. You’ll also hear Danielle’s candid perspective on the selling process, especially how the pandemic shifted the market, what she learned from sorting through misaligned buyers, and why leadership retention (and values alignment) can be the difference between a legacy preserved and a legacy diluted. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to scale without watering down mission and clinician supportWhat to consider when choosing a co-founder (and why it can reduce decision fatigue)How to build an advisor network that actually understands mental health businessesWhat practice owners should do a year in advance before considering a saleHow to “date the buyer” to protect culture, quality of care, and long-term purpose Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    32 min
  4. Ep33: Patrick Cleveland on therapist autonomy in group practice at Daybreak Counseling Center

    FEB 10

    Ep33: Patrick Cleveland on therapist autonomy in group practice at Daybreak Counseling Center

    Therapist autonomy in group practice isn’t a perk; it’s often the condition for great clinical work and sustainable growth. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Patrick Cleveland, LMFT, founder of Daybreak Counseling Center in Southern California, to unpack how he moved from loving solo private practice to building a values-aligned group practice, almost by accident. Patrick shares what happened when clinician demand (and a strong website presence) pulled him into group ownership, and how repeated intake calls from clients with “bad therapy experiences” clarified his mission: create a place where clients can tell their story and clinicians can practice with authenticity. In this conversation, you’ll hear: Why Patrick sees therapy as more art than science, and what gets lost when we obsess over metricsHow aligned hiring is his primary quality-control lever (and why “not hearing complaints” matters more than surveys)The hidden downside of outcome-fixation: therapists becoming agenda-driven and missing the client’s lived experienceHow philosophy and meaning-making show up in the therapy room, especially for younger clients questioning the “traditional path”Daybreak’s operating model: tools + support, without micromanagement, so clinicians can thrive and stayIf you’re building (or rebuilding) a group practice culture, this episode is a grounded reminder that autonomy, trust, and safety aren’t “soft” ideas; they’re strategic. Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    26 min
  5. Ep32: Nicole McCance on the five-step scaling method for therapy practice growth

    FEB 3

    Ep32: Nicole McCance on the five-step scaling method for therapy practice growth

    Five-step scaling method for therapy practices is the difference between “busy and stuck” and “built to grow.” In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Nicole McCance, a retired psychologist and business coach for therapists, to unpack the exact framework she used to grow her practice to 55 therapists in three years without sacrificing her life outside work. Nicole breaks down a practical, CEO-level path for scaling that doesn’t rely on hustle or guesswork: 1) Systemize operations before you hire. Build the container before you fill it, SOPs, manuals, practice management workflows, and clear admin responsibilities to avoid becoming the “chief question answerer.” 2) Build a cohesive team. Nicole explains why your first clinician hire should be a “mini-me” to maintain brand consistency and how to consider complementary skill sets without compromising the client experience. 3) Attract clients with digital marketing. From SEO foundations to preparing for AI-driven search (ChatGPT and Gemini), Nicole shares what practice owners should prioritize, and what they should never DIY. 4) Convert leads with consult calls. Why online booking matters (people often book after 7pm), how to structure a 20-minute consult, and what to cover to increase follow-through. 5) Retain clients with follow-up. The simple follow-up behaviors most clinicians avoid and why clients often interpret them as care, not “sales.” They also dig into the inner work: self-worth, pricing, and the identity shift from clinician to leader. Want to go deeper? Explore Nicole’s free masterclass: https://linktr.ee/Mccancemethod Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    28 min
  6. Ep31: Justin Shuman on bridging clinical and business language in behavioral health

    JAN 28

    Ep31: Justin Shuman on bridging clinical and business language in behavioral health

    Operational clarity in behavioral health practices is one of the fastest ways to reduce overwhelm, strengthen culture, and build a business that can scale without losing its values. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Justin Shuman, Chief Commercial Officer at HealtheMed, to unpack what practice owners can measure (gently), how to create visibility without turning work into “pressure,” and why the best operations work is surprisingly similar to therapy. Justin shares his personal path into behavioral health, shaped by his own experiences as a therapy client during a difficult season and why he chose to support the industry through business leadership and consulting rather than becoming a clinician. From there, the conversation gets practical. You’ll hear actionable takeaways like: Why “blocking and tackling” matters, and how understanding unit economics helps you hire more intentionallyA simple operational move in SimplePractice to separate service lines so you can actually see revenue and units clearlyHow to approach measurement with compassion, especially in a field sensitive to “efficiency” languageWhat it looks like to bridge communication gaps between clinicians, payers, investors, and operators without losing trustHow creating psychological safety at work can increase both morale and performance in a remote-heavy worldJustin closes with a powerful analogy: evaluating your practice operations is like the therapeutic process, uncovering truths (some uncomfortable, some celebratory) that lead to growth. Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    24 min
  7. Ep30: Dan King on selling an outpatient therapy practice in 2026

    JAN 20

    Ep30: Dan King on selling an outpatient therapy practice in 2026

    Selling an outpatient therapy practice in 2026 will look different from how it did during the post-pandemic acquisition frenzy, and practice owners who understand the shift will be positioned to win, even in a soft buyer’s market. In this solo episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King breaks down what’s changed in the M&A landscape and why buyers are now far more selective after overpaying for underperforming assets in 2021–2022. Transactions are still happening, but the bar for “buyable” has moved. Dan outlines three practical strategies that practice owners can use to increase marketability and attract serious buyers: Hit the profitability threshold buyers care about. Dan shares a rough baseline: practices in the $750K–$1M profit range are more likely to attract professional buyers. (He also notes that how owner compensation is treated can materially shape how buyers evaluate profitability.)Build a distinctive offering that stands out. Generic differentiation is not enough. Dan discusses examples of “investor-relevant” distinctiveness, such as unusually strong payer contracts, structured teaching programs with favorable margin dynamics, and higher-margin service lines like medication management, ketamine, or psychological testing.Understand local market dynamics. Some buyers have state-specific expansion theses. That can create a pathway to a transaction even for smaller practices—if your geography aligns with a buyer’s strategy.If you’re thinking about selling—even if it’s not imminent—this episode will help you evaluate where you sit in today’s market and what to prioritize now to create options later. Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    7 min
  8. Ep29: Alan Franks on business valuation for group practice owners

    JAN 13

    Ep29: Alan Franks on business valuation for group practice owners

    Business valuation for group practice owners is one of the most overlooked levers for building long-term wealth, reducing risk, and creating true optionality. In this episode of Your Group Practice, Dan King sits down with Alan Franks, Certified Financial Planner, author of Empowered Money, and founder of the Business Planning Institute, to unpack why many practice owners work incredibly hard… yet still feel financially unclear, emotionally drained, and overly dependent on their business. Alan makes a simple but powerful point: your practice is an asset, just like your retirement accounts, and if you’re not tracking its value, you’re making major decisions without a scoreboard. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why knowing your practice’s value is psychologically empowering and strategically essentialHow a baseline valuation helps you reverse-engineer retirement goals and growth targetsWhat continuity planning should look like (the “Italy test”… and the “cancer test”)How frameworks like Profit First can help you pay yourself consistently, plan for taxes, and reduce financial stressWhy most owners need a better “professional team” and how to align accountants, attorneys, and advisors who often operate in silosIf you’re building a group practice and want more freedom without sacrificing growth, this episode will help you think more clearly about valuation, cash flow, and the systems that support financial independence. Transform Your Group Practice Actionable insights for practice owners and clinicians who want to lead, grow, or exit with purpose. This is the podcast shaping a stronger mental health system — one practice at a time. Subscribe and listen to more episodes: https://yourgrouppractice.com/ Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com About the Host Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danmking Website: firesidestrategic.com

    26 min
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Looking to Transform Your Group Practice? Follow and subscribe now! Gain actionable insights for owners and clinicians who are ready to grow, lead, or exit with purpose. This podcast is helping to build a stronger mental health system—one practice at a time.     Know someone who’d love this? Share the episode and tag us. Want to be a guest? Reach out: info@yourgrouppractice.com

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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