Show Notes
This Halloween special breaks down the three most critical business numbers that affect hearing practice profitability. Oli Luke reveals why relying on a single patient source (concentration risk), maintaining a help rate below 40%, and declining ASP/ATV are the "scary metrics" that demand immediate attention.
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