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Getting started

01What exactly does BDA Consulting Group do?
We help entrepreneurs open and grow regenerative health, longevity, and medspa clinics — coordinating the business structure, medical-director relationship, supplier access, training, brand, marketing, and compliance so the pieces fit together instead of fighting each other.
02What happens on the introductory call?
We review your market, the clinic type you're interested in, and your background, then give you an honest read on the opportunity and whether we're a fit. No pitch, no hard close.
03Who is the right fit for an engagement?
Serious operators from a range of backgrounds who want to build a durable, cash-pay health business. A medical degree isn't required — commitment is.

No medical background

04Do I need a medical degree to open a clinic?
No. A licensed medical director provides clinical oversight and prescribing authority while you own and operate the business. We coordinate that relationship and structure it correctly for your state.
05What does a medical director actually do?
A licensed physician handles clinical oversight, protocol approval, prescribing, and regulatory compliance — typically on a part-time or supervisory basis rather than day-to-day operations.
06Do I need to hire clinical staff before opening?
Usually yes, depending on your services and your state's scope-of-practice rules. We help you determine the right structure and support recruiting and training.
07Who actually treats patients day to day?
Licensed practitioners — nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or RNs, depending on your services and state — deliver care under the medical director's oversight. We help you determine the right clinical team and support hiring and training.

Process & timeline

08How long does it take to open?
We work toward an accelerated, structured timeline, but the exact length depends on your state, clinic type, and how quickly decisions are made. We set realistic expectations at the start rather than promise a fixed number.
09What are the phases of an engagement?
Discovery and market validation; clinic and staff setup; supply and protocols; launch; and a structured post-launch period to find bottlenecks and tune marketing. Each phase has clear deliverables.
10Do I need a location before starting?
No. Market validation comes first, so you don't commit to a lease before you know the demand, competition, and the right location profile for your market.
11What kind of support do I get after launch?
A structured post-launch period where we help you find operational bottlenecks, train your team, and tune marketing. After that, you run the clinic independently — there are no ongoing fees or royalties to us.

Clinic types & markets

12What types of clinics can you help me open?
Longevity, hormone optimization, men's health and TRT, women's health and hormones, metabolic and weight loss, sexual wellness, joint and musculoskeletal, neurological wellness, peptide therapy, aesthetics and med spa, hair regeneration, and IV therapy — with more categories being added.
13How do I know which clinic type fits my market?
We use data — demographics, competition, search demand, and income — to identify the category with the best fit for your specific area, rather than guessing.
14How do I know my market can support a clinic?
We validate the market before you commit, assessing demand, competition, income distribution, and the regulatory environment. If it doesn't support a clinic, you'll know early.
15Can you help me build a telehealth practice instead of a physical clinic?
Yes. We offer a dedicated telehealth engagement for a virtual regenerative practice — the same core structure minus the physical location. Many owners start with telehealth to validate demand, then add a location later, and we set the systems up so that expansion is straightforward.

Economics

16How does the cash-pay model work?
Patients pay directly, which removes insurance delays, denials, and negotiations. Revenue is collected at the time of service, typically at higher per-patient rates than insurance-based care.
17How much capital do I need?
It varies by clinic type, market, and facility size — covering lease, build-out, equipment, supplies, staffing, and working capital through breakeven. We help you build a realistic plan for your situation.
18Do you help with financing?
We can introduce you to vetted lending partners who work with healthcare businesses. We are not a lender ourselves.
19How are your fees structured?
A one-time engagement fee for the build — no royalties, no revenue share, and no ongoing dependency. The exact scope and fee depend on your clinic type and services, and we lay them out clearly before you commit.
20When does a clinic break even?
It depends on your category, market, and how quickly you ramp patients, so we won't hand you a number that sounds good on a slide. We build a realistic plan for your situation and stay honest about the assumptions behind it.

Compliance & supply

21How do you handle state-specific compliance?
We map entity structure, physician-ownership rules, staff scope-of-practice, and licensing requirements for your state before you commit, and structure the clinic correctly — including MSO models where a state's corporate-practice-of-medicine laws require it.
22What supplier access do you provide?
Access to vetted suppliers, compounding pharmacies, IV and injectable supplies, aesthetic equipment, and lab partners — relationships that are hard to secure and price well as an independent operator.
23How is HIPAA handled?
Compliance is built into setup from the start: EMR with Business Associate Agreements, compliant intake and communications, and marketing platforms configured to protect patient information.
24What's different about compliance for a peptide clinic?
Peptides hinge on sourcing and prescribing — 503A versus 503B pharmacy pathways, which compounds can be prescribed, and shifting FDA positions. We help you work with vetted 503A compounding relationships and structure prescribing correctly, and we keep the regulatory picture in view as it evolves.

Ownership vs. franchise

25Are you a franchise?
No. We're a consulting firm. There are no royalties, brand-licensing fees, or ongoing dependency — you own your clinic, brand, patients, and equity entirely.
26How is this different from buying a franchise?
Franchises typically charge ongoing royalties on revenue and license you their brand. Our engagement builds an independent business you own outright, with no ongoing obligation to us.
27I'm already open — can you still help?
Yes. We work with existing clinics on supplier re-sourcing, new service lines, staff and front-office training, operations, and marketing.
28Do I own everything — brand, patients, and equity?
Yes, entirely. There's no brand licensing, no revenue share, and no approval you need from us to change, expand, or sell. The business you build is yours to keep.

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