Why Buyers Look At Compliance Before They Buy Your Practice With Daniel Hirsch
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most practice owners think valuation starts with revenue and EBITDA. But when buyers step in, they look somewhere else first — risk. And more often than not, compliance is the silent deal-killer owners never see coming.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, host Adam Robin sits down with Daniel Hirsch, compliance and risk analytics expert, to unpack what buyers actually evaluate before they write a check — and why strong compliance can increase leverage, speed up deals, and protect your exit value.
Daniel breaks down why compliance isn’t about being “perfect,” avoiding audits, or living in fear — it’s about control, predictability, and trust. When compliance is weak or unclear, buyers don’t just lower the price — they change the entire deal structure… or walk away altogether.
Together, they dig into:
Why buyers assess risk before growth — and how compliance sets the baselineHow compliance issues can stop a deal before financials even matterWhy two practices with identical EBITDA can receive very different valuationsHow weak compliance triggers deeper diligence, longer timelines, and higher deal costsThe real impact of compliance on deal terms: cash vs. escrow, earnouts, reps & warrantiesWhat buyers look for beyond policies — and how they test real-world executionCommon red flags: documentation gaps, supervision issues, credentialing, and unlicensed staffWhy “unknown risk” scares buyers more than managed riskWhen to start preparing (hint: don’t wait until you’re ready to sell)How simple, practical compliance systems can be integrated into daily operationsWhy compliance should add value, not just create overhead
If you’re a practice owner thinking about selling in the next five years — or even just building a business that’s truly durable — this conversation will change how you think about compliance, valuation, and leverage.
🎯 Takeaway: Compliance doesn’t kill deals — surprises do. Build control, clarity, and predictability now so buyers see your practice as an asset, not a headache.
👉 Want to learn more about Daniel’s compliance frameworks and access free resources?
Check the show notes for his lead magnet and tools.
👉 Want to talk about how we can help you strengthen operations, value, and exit readiness? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
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Most practice owners think valuation starts with revenue and EBITDA. But when buyers step in, they look somewhere else first — risk. And more often than not, compliance is the silent deal-killer owners never see coming. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, host Adam Robin sits down with Daniel Hirsch, compliance and risk analytics expert, to unpack what buyers actually evaluate before they write a check — and why strong compliance can increase leverage, speed up deals, and protect your exit value. Daniel breaks down why compliance isn’t about being “perfect,” avoiding audits, or living in fear — it’s about control, predictability, and trust. When compliance is weak or unclear, buyers don’t just lower the price — they change the entire deal structure… or walk away altogether. Together, they dig into: Why buyers assess risk before growth — and how compliance sets the baselineHow compliance issues can stop a deal before financials even matterWhy two practices with identical EBITDA can receive very different valuationsHow weak compliance triggers deeper diligence, longer timelines, and higher deal costsThe real impact of compliance on deal terms: cash vs. escrow, earnouts, reps & warrantiesWhat buyers look for beyond policies — and how they test real-world executionCommon red flags: documentation gaps, supervision issues, credentialing, and unlicensed staffWhy “unknown risk” scares buyers more than managed riskWhen to start preparing (hint: don’t wait until you’re ready to sell)How simple, practical compliance systems can be integrated into daily operationsWhy compliance should add value, not just create overhead If you’re a practice owner thinking about selling in the next five years — or even just building a business that’s truly durable — this conversation will change how you think about compliance, valuation, and leverage. 🎯 Takeaway: Compliance doesn’t kill deals — surprises do. Build control, clarity, and predictability now so buyers see your practice as an asset, not a headache. 👉 Want to learn more about Daniel’s compliance frameworks and access free resources? Check the show notes for his lead magnet and tools. 👉 Want to talk about how we can help you strengthen operations, value, and exit readiness? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall ❤️ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com 💬 Join the conversation and access resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ Free 6P Practice Capacity & Profit Audit See where your practice is leaking time, money, and owner capacity, and what to fix first. 👉 Click AUDIT to book your free call.