Next Level Executive

Practically every Associate at some point wants to become a Partner, and most Founders want their Associate to become a Partner. But “time served” is for prison sentences – not ownership in a business.The reason most partnerships fail is because the Founder never takes the time to develop their young Associate into the partner they want them to be – let alone the partner they need them to be. If you’ve got an established Associate knocking on your door, asking about when they “get to become a partner,” this episode is for you. Push play.…CHAPTERS:1:00 What I got wrong – and you don’t have to3:10 Your opportunity at hand4:20 Getting serious6:10 Avoiding dead weight by investing in professional development – yours and theirs11:50 Action items and questions to ponder…Other Episodes You’ll Love: S1 E33 The Missing Piece of Clinical MentorshipS1 E59 Six Points of Partnership Alignment…Got Questions? Send them to me here: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.comLove this show? Leave a review or share it with your friends!Want more advice on running a better business? See what I’m writing and what I’m reading....Want to know The Top 20 Mistakes People Make in Building a Group Practice? Download the Guide HERE.…Follow me for more insights: LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | TheNextLevelExecutive.com© 2025–2026 by Perrin DesPortes. All Rights Reserved.

As leaders, we deal with conflict on a constant basis and all too often all we want is to "make it go away." Only rarely does the situation demand true urgency. In this episode, I share my reflections from a coaching call with one of the longstanding members of my tribe. I'll share with you the insights I shared with him. My hope is that you start to see the gaps in your own leadership experience. None of us get better on our own. Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about me and the Next Level Executive program at: www.TheNextLevelExecutive.com

Everybody loves to talk about exits and multiples as some sort of brass ring, but those who fall into this way of thinking overlook one key point of success in life: personal freedom. Freedom of time, money relationship and purpose. Freedom to choose what you want to do and who you want to become. Dr. Ed Hood and Dr. Milton Cook are both equal parts financial success and personal humility. They're winning the game of entrepreneurship. Bill Ladd is co-founder of the dental-specific accounting firm, Duckett Ladd, and has experienced their success "up close and personal" over the last few decades. These three guys are each wonderful examples of what so many aspire to create and to become. You're going to enjoy every second of this conversation. Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about me and the Next Level Executive program at: www.TheNextLevelExecutive.com

As we roll into 2026, I will be sharing some interviews with a few curated company relationships. These are companies I know and trust, and people whose opinions I value. My intention is to share these collaborations with my audience of subscribers and members in hopes that they are equally beneficial to each of you. My interview on today's spotlight is with Jon Fidler, Founder of Fidler & Associates, an executive recruiting firm specializing in the group practice space. You can reach Jon directly at: jfidler@fidlerandassociates.com And you can learn more about what all they do at: https://www.fidlerandassociates.com/ Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about me and the Next Level Executive program at: www.TheNextLevelExecutive.com