Selling the practice is a big deal, but don’t panic just yet – you’re probably not getting fired! Doctors sell for a variety of reasons, and freaking out at first is normal. But a growth mindset beats a scarcity mindset every time and this is your chance to grow.
An advocate for doctors through complex financial transactions, Bill Walker shares what you should and shouldn’t stress about when private equity steps in, which staff they will want to keep, and what new benefits you can expect from being part of a larger organization.
Whether this big change is happening to you now or there’s even a hint of it on the horizon, hear what you might expect throughout the long process of acquisition and the key performance indicators that make investors take notice (and want to promote you).
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Bill Walker
Founder & CEO of Aesthetic Brokers
Bill Walker is a seasoned mergers & acquisitions executive and former Marine. As the founder & CEO of Aesthetic Brokers, he helps medical spas, cosmetic dermatology practices, and plastic surgery centers find investors or sell. With experience in due diligence and M&A, Bill has facilitated deals worth millions.
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HOSTSBlake Lucas, Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFiBlake Lucas is all about creating great customer experiences and making things easier for both businesses and their clients. As Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFi, he helps medical practices offer seamless financing options to their patients. With a background in training, account management, and leadership, he’s passionate about motivating teams and improving processes. When he’s not working, he’s busy being a proud dad to his twin boys, finding joy in the everyday chaos of fatherhood.
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PatientFiAndrea Watkins, VP of Practice Growth at Studio III MarketingAndrea Watkins, Vice President of Practice Growth at Studio 3, coaches plastic surgery and aesthetics teams on patient acquisition, lead management, and practice efficiency to drive measurable growth. Formerly COO of a multi-million-dollar practice that nearly tripled revenue under her leadership, she now partners with over 100 practices nationwide—helping them capture and analyze data, streamline consultations and booking, and align staff training with business goals. With a directive yet approachable, non-salesy style, Andrea turns data into action, empowering practices to boost conversions, maximize marketing, and elevate the patient experience in a competitive market.
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Studio III MarketingCo-hosts: Andrea Watkins & Blake Lucas
Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah Burkhart
Engineering: Aron Devereaux
Theme music: Full Time Job, Mindme
Cover Art: Dan Childs
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