The Bark Side

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.

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 with

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 diagra

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 managem

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 PageDr. Gerardo Poli on LinkedI

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' concern

What's on the Bark Side this week?Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss marketing in veterinary practices, emphasizing the need for strategic planning, understanding the target audience, and aligning marketing efforts with business goals. They share their approach to online reviews, delving into insightful stories and lessons on encouraging clients to leave a review.Helpful lin

What's on the Bark Side this week?In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli address the importance of financial management in veterinary clinics. The conversation covers topics such as the financial literacy of veterinary business owners, the need for the entire team to understand the financial aspects, and the role of open book management. They highlight the significance

What's on the Bark Side this week?Dr. Poli and Dr. Zak talk about the balanced scorecard approach for measuring veterinary business success and growth. They introduce this concept, which focuses on five key areas for holistic business growth: team development, innovation, business operations, patient care, and client experience. The conversation also highlights the importance of me

What's on the Bark Side this week?This episode focuses on the crucial topic of inventory management in veterinary clinics, emphasizing its impact on clinic profitability. Dr. Zak and Dr. Poli stress the significance of avoiding overstocking and provide insights into streamlining stocktaking processes by using technology. Helpful links:Inventory AllyOur LinkedIn PageDr. Gerardo Poli