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Numbers Don't Lie, People Lie I Associateships Unpacked

September 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Numbers Don't Lie, People Lie I Associateships Unpacked
Mario and Scott sit down on today’s episode to discuss what happens when an associateship starts moving toward partnership or ownership. After two or three years in a practice, the numbers need to make sense before taking the next step. From practice value and structuring a buy-in to compensation, taxes, and ownership responsibilities, they discuss why planning ahead protects both sides and how to determine whether an ownership opportunity truly makes sense.
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