Tom Seeko, CExP, provides good food for thought for veterinary practices and other pet services businesses in this article. He discusses options for addressing the challenge of too much business or the alternative of the status quo.
“Choices . . . most of the stress that veterinary professionals experience is due to the demands and unclear expectations they put on themselves when things may be perfect as they are.”
Source: DVM 360, July 2024. Link. Society does a great job of making us feel like we should do, buy, and expand more. Think bigger then take the next step in your most appropriate direction. Accept the business as it is or expand but decide and do not look back.