Beauty and the Biz Podcast Episode 311 with Dr. Meredith Kugar — Pros and Cons of Joining Established Practice
I'm so excited to share that I was recently featured on "Beauty and the Biz" to chat about the pros and cons of joining an established practice.
As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Meridian Plastic Surgeons here in Carmel, Indiana, I know firsthand how big this decision can feel. It's one of those career crossroads that can feel pretty intimidating, so I wanted to share my honest thoughts!
In our conversation, we dove into:
Why I chose to join a legacy group with such deep roots (spoiler: it felt like finding my professional home!)
What it's really like being an employed surgeon versus going the ownership route—there are definitely trade-offs
How I'm navigating things like managing staff, EMR upgrades, and stepping into leadership roles (learning curve? Oh yes 👏)
What it means to be part of a succession plan as our founders approach retirement—it's both exciting and a little nerve-wracking, honestly
How my Wall Center fellowship completely shifted my business mindset in the best way
If you're wrestling with questions about growth, partnership, or succession planning, I hope sharing my journey offers a fresh perspective. These decisions are so personal, and there's truly no one-size-fits-all answer.
The episode, "Pros and Cons of Joining Established Practice," is all about helping you think through independence versus alignment, because honestly, both paths have their magic.
