Episode #68

20/20 Money Episode # 68-How Much Should You Pay Yourself?

February 24, 2020

As the owner of a private practice, a question that you will inevitably ask yourself is “How much should I pay myself as the owner of my practice?” There are a number of different ideas and considerations to think about with regards to this question and in this show I talk through some of the different decision points that exist for a practice owner to consider which can influence how much they pay themselves.

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