Episode 76: Growing Your Practice Without Losing It All: The Legal Traps Every GP Owner Must Avoid with Sarah Bartholomeusz

Scale My Clinic

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll sort out the legal stuff later,” this conversation is your wake-up call.

Have a question about this episode?

Ask Todd, Sachin, and over a thousand Owners directly in the SGPO Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSuccessfulGeneralPracticeOwner

In this episode, Dr Todd Cameron sits down with Sarah Bartholomeusz, founder of You Legal, to unpack what every Practice Owner must have in place to safeguard their clinic (and their sanity).

From privacy policies and practitioner agreements to payroll tax pitfalls and partnership planning, Sarah breaks down the real-world legal essentials that protect your business, your reputation, and your future.

This isn’t just about avoiding trouble. It’s about creating a strong, scalable foundation so you can grow your practice confidently. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing to exit, you’ll walk away with practical steps to future-proof your clinic and lead like a pro.

In this episode of the Scale My Clinic Podcast, you’ll learn:

• How to build a legally protected practice that puts patients first (00:57)
• 5 essential legal documents every clinic must have (03:52)
• Why copy-paste contracts could put your business at legal risk (10:14)
• Spotting the warning signs that turn contractors into employees in the eyes of the law (16:02)
• How to future-proof your clinic with regular legal check-ups (25:54)
• Legal strategies for growth, succession, and exit (28:32)
• How to design a business that fits your life and build the solid legal foundations that support sustainable growth and balance (45:22)

Watch the Practice Success Blueprint Training

The proven roadmap GP Owners use to grow profits, reclaim time, strengthen teams, and protect their legacy: https://smc.expert/practice-success-blueprint-pc

Missed the previous Episode?

Listen to Episode 75 here: The Hidden Price of Resilience: How Adversity Shapes GP Owners

ABOUT SARAH BARTHOLOMEUSZ

Sarah Bartholomeusz is the Founder of You Legal, a modern law firm that helps healthcare business leaders protect their practices so they can focus on their impact. With over 20 years of experience, she specialises in corporate and commercial law, workplace relations, privacy, and M&A. Sarah’s legal career began in top-tier litigation before moving into governance roles with major ASX-listed companies. In 2013, she launched You Legal to deliver expert legal services in a more accessible and flexible way. She’s a Telstra Business Women’s Award winner, TEDx speaker, and author of Growing a Medical Practice. Sarah also serves as Governance Chair for the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (APAC) and chairs the Catalyst Foundation board.

WHERE TO FIND SARAH BARTHOLOMEUSZ

• You Legal website: https://youlegal.com.au/
• Sarah’s biography: https://youlegal.com.au/our-team/sarah-bartholomeusz
• Elevated governance website: https://www.elevatedgovernance.com.au