611 - From Psychiatrist to Practice Owner with Dr. Duncan Gill
About this episode
Dr. Duncan Gill shares his journey from psychiatrist to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and successes of building a behavioral health practice.
How psychiatrist Dr. Duncan Gill transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and built a thriving behavioral health practice serving children, teens, and families. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/611-duncan-gill-practice-owner/ How psychiatrist Dr. Duncan Gill transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and built a thriving behavioral health practice serving children, teens, and families. Many highly trained professionals discover that technical expertise alone is not enough to build a successful business. In this episode, Henry Lopez speaks with Dr. Duncan Gill, founder of Direction Behavioral Health, about his journey from practicing psychiatrist to entrepreneur and business owner. Duncan shares how frustration with bureaucracy and a desire to serve patients differently led him to launch his own behavioral health practice. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from clinician to business leader, including hiring and managing employees, navigating partnerships, delegating responsibility, monitoring key performance indicators, and building systems that allow the business to grow beyond the founder. Duncan also shares why creativity, adaptability, and a…
People in this episode
Host: Henry Lopez
Guest: Dr. Duncan Gill
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- behavioral health
- business transition
- practice ownership
- mental health services
Keywords
- psychiatrist
- entrepreneur
- behavioral health
- business growth
- mental health
- practice owner
- children and families
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Direction Behavioral Health
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