Partnership Models for Mental Health Practices Explained | Sit and Stay Podcast

Thinking about offering ownership or partnership at your mental health practice? In this episode of the Sit and Stay Podcast, we break down four proven partnership models for behavioral health clinics: profit sharing, phantom equity, traditional buy-ins, and sweat equity.

You’ll learn how each model works, what to watch out for, and how to handle key details like valuation, vesting schedules, and legal considerations.

Whether you’re a mental health clinic owner exploring how to reward and retain clinicians, or a provider looking to understand partnership tracks, this episode shares real-world insight from decades of experience running private practices.

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0:00 Introduction
1:47 What are some ways you can give employees a path to ownership in your company?
13:29 What are the nuances of vesting, buyouts, and bonuses for employees?
18:32 What are phantom equity and stock appreciation rights?
23:03 How do partnerships affect ownership and decision-making factors at a business?
34:10 What is a sweat equity path to partnership?
39:49 How did you learn so much about the nature of business ownership?
44:23 The Mental Health Business Moment Of The Week.
46:42 Conclusion