What’s Going to Happen to the Zombie DSOs – and What You Need to Prepare for Now

A few months ago, I dropped an episode on “The Era of the Zombie DSO” where I shared my view on the 50 to 70 PE-backed DSOs that couldn’t get a recap done. Their incompetence is your opportunity, but it’s up to you to get a return on that.
If you’re looking to become a better leader of your own practice or group, a lot of that will begin and end with the people you bring into the organization. Tune in to hear how you should prepare ahead of time.
Want to know how it’s going to play out? Time to “push play”
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CHAPTERS:
Jim Collins’s concept of “Return on Luck”
Who – Not How
How a DSO can quickly create more EBITDA
A haul of talent entering the market
Don’t forget about Associates
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3 The Era of the Zombie DSOs
15 Effective Executive: Professional Inflection Points & Key Decisions to Make (part 1)
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