SUMMARY In this conversation, Dan King from Fireside Strategic discusses the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of empathy in business partnerships. He shares insights on the unique challenges faced in the mental health sector, the role of culture in investment, and the dynamics of selling mental health practices. The discussion highlights the need for alignment between investors and providers, and the potential for creating thriving mental health practices that benefit both clinicians and patients. REGISTER FOR AZOLA’S FREE 5/14 WEBINAR  https://azolacreative.com/value/ TAKEAWAYS • Empathy in business partnerships is crucial for success. • The marriage analogy is a powerful way to evaluate business partnerships. • Fireside Strategic focuses on culture-driven investments in mental health. • The firm aims to retain and attract clinicians in a challenging market. • Investors must prioritize people over profits in mental health. • Providers often have misconceptions about investor motivations. • Not all investors operate with the same values or understanding of mental health. • The potential for multiple exits in business transactions can benefit founders. • Alignment between partners is essential for long-term success. CHAPTERS 00:00 | Navigating the Journey of Mental Health Entrepreneurship 03:12 | The Role of Empathy in Business Partnerships 06:08 | Fireside Strategic: A Culture-Driven Investment Firm 08:52 | Aligning Values in Mental Health Practices 12:11 | The Intersection of Law, Business, and Mental Health 14:54 | Understanding Investor and Provider Perspectives 17:59 | The Unique Dynamics of Selling a Mental Health Practice KEYWORDS mental health, entrepreneurship, empathy, business partnerships, Fireside Strategic, culture-driven investment, behavioral health, investor perspectives, selling practices, alignment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices