Welcome to Culture Focused Practice: A No-BS Dive into Group Practice Ownership

Keeping It Real with Dr. Tara Vossenkemper

Hey hey! Welcome to Culture Focused Practice, where I get real about what it actually takes to run a group practice—without the sugarcoating, corporate buzzwords, or vague advice that leaves you more confused than before.

If you’re a practice owner drowning in hiring struggles, retention headaches, and why-the-hell-is-everyone-doing-their-own-thing moments, this is your space. I’m here to talk about the stuff no one tells you when you start this whole practice ownership gig—and, more importantly, how to get it right.

Group Practice Ownership: The Struggle is Real

Running a group practice is not for the faint of heart. Between hiring (and hiring well), keeping a team that actually wants to stay, and making sure your vision isn’t just a nice idea collecting dust, it’s a lot. Add in the constant should I delegate this or will it backfire spectacularly? debate, and you’ve got the perfect storm of stress.

This podcast is about helping you sort through that chaos, build a leadership team you can trust, and create a practice that actually works for you—not just one you survive day to day.

EOS & Practice Culture: Why They Matter (And Why I Won’t Shut Up About Them)

If you’ve been around me for even a second, you know I’m obsessed with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)—Gino Wickman’s framework for running a business without losing your mind. EOS is basically a godsend for practice owners who want to stop flying by the seat of their pants and start leading with clarity. We’re diving deep into how EOS helps you structure your practice, make better decisions, and get the right people in the right seats.

And then there’s culture—the thing that makes or breaks your practice. (Seriously, it’s everything.) If your culture is an afterthought, you’re probably already feeling the fallout. We’ll be talking about how to build a culture that attracts the right people, keeps them engaged, and prevents your team from turning into a revolving door of burnout and bad fits.

People Matter: Hiring, Team Dynamics, and Not Losing Your Sanity

I’m all about the people side of practice ownership—because let’s be honest, your people are your practice. If you’re not hiring the right folks, managing the team well, or keeping your best people around, the whole thing falls apart. We’re getting into how to hire smarter, avoid toxic team dynamics, and create a practice where people actually want to work (and not just because you have good snacks in the breakroom).

What to Expect: No Fluff, Just Straight Talk

This podcast is all about candid, straight-to-the-point conversations on practice ownership. Most episodes will be solo (me, ranting about things that matter), but I’ll also bring in guest experts, do Q&A sessions, and break down real, practical strategies you can use right away. Episode lengths will vary—some quick five-minute insights, some deep dives that run up to 50 minutes.

Join the Ride

If this sounds like exactly what you’ve been missing, hit subscribe and let’s do this. Got a question or a topic you’re dying for me to cover? Shoot me an email or drop it in the contact form—I might just turn it into an episode.

Let’s make your practice better, together. See you on the podcast!

About the Author

Dr. Tara Vossenkemper is a gently-candid consultant who’s been in the trenches of group practice ownership since 2017. With a hearty blend of depth, irreverence, and a solid dash of humor (or so she hopes), Tara helps practice owners navigate the can-be-messy process of hiring, culture-building, vision generating, people-y issues, and all the other things that keep you up at night. When she’s not consulting, she’s probably wrangling her animals or homeschooling her kids—because why not add more chaos to the mix?

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