Hiring New Grads As Employees To Mentor – With Dr. Meaghan Datema, ND [Ep. #146]

In this episode of The Profitable Practice Podcast, I interview my mentee Dr. Meaghan Datema, ND about her experience as a new grad transitioning into practice with mentorship.

THERE ARE HUGE BENEFITS TO HIRING NEW GRADS AS EMPLOYEES!

The status quo model of hiring new grads as associates on a % split is not the only way to go about hiring help and mentoring the next gen of ND’s. In fact, I think it serves neither practitioner nor the practice very well.

In my interview with Dr. Meaghan, she compares both her experiences in transitioning into the workforce as a newly graduated ND – from the perspective of a contractor and an employee.

From the clinic owner’s perspective I weigh in on some of the benefits I’ve received from this very strategically beneficial arrangement.

Tune in to hear how we’re making it a really beautiful experience for us both.

In This Episode:

[0:56] Introduction and context for today’s episode – the benefits and process of hiring your first new grad/mentee as an employee rather than an associate.

[3:40] Who is Dr. Meaghan Datema? How did she get hired work at Dr. Andrea’s clinic?

[5:10] Meaghan on starting as an employee with mentorship of an experienced ND – what it means to be an ND in the real world.

[7:13] Comparing both her practices as an employee and as an independent contractor.

[9:50] What attracted Dr. Meaghan to an employee position in the first place.

[12:00] On what creating a mentorship/team environment as the clinic leader looks like.

[14:15] Key revenue metrics the drive Dr. Meaghan to grow both her patient roster and the business overall.

[17:20] Dr. Meaghan’s thoughts on what’s helping her really thrive as a new practitioner.

[19:00] How Dr. Meaghan is basically Dr. Andrea’s insurance policy that pays for itself!

[20:14] Dr. Meaghan reflects on the difference in herself as a practitioner with Dr. Andrea’s mentorship.

[23:24] Dr. Meaghan’s final words…

[24:45] Dr. Andrea’s recap and takeaways… also an offer of help if you want to take on a mentee or student and have questions about how to do that.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Connect with Dr. Meaghan Datema:
  • IG: @DrMeaghanND
  • FB: www.facebook.com/drmeaghannd
• Click here to book your GAME PLAN call.

After You’ve Listened To The Episode, I Would **LOVE** To Hear Your Thoughts!

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Thank you for listening and learning with me on the podcast this week. Your commitment to improving the business aspect of your practice matters... Not only to you, but to your future patients and practitioners who want to be working with you. You were meant to help and heal people, so let’s get to work.