Speaker: Derek Crane-Huston, Area Director
Derek Crane-Huston: My name is Derek Crane-Huston. I'm an area director in the North Charlotte market, and I've been with Ivy Rehab just over 2 years now.
Why did you decide to partner with Ivy to open your own clinic?
Derek Crane-Huston: I chose to partner with Ivy for a couple reasons. I think that the biggest and first reason is. You can kind of be your own boss, and I think that, there is something to be said that you start a business from infancy and you watch it grow through into maturity, and you see the successes along the way. There's something super satisfying about that. And then the second reason is really that it's a great long term investment. You put your money in and you are directly in charge of how your money grows as an investment.
What did the support and resources look like for an Ivy de novo partner?
Derek Crane-Huston: I think that partners are highly prioritized when it comes to mentorship and leadership growth. So we have our leaders are willing to extend their time to meet with you to help mentor you through the de novo process, as well as things that are already in place, such as monthly calls to review your de novo, to assist with any shortcomings or obstacles that you have come across, and really to just help. Improve your growth potential. I think that the resources that are out there, both, um, you know, to read and to meet with other senior leaders are really exceptional and will help you succeed.
What advice would you give to someone interested in opening your own clinic?
Derek Crane-Huston: Any advice that I would give someone who is considering partnership with Ivy. Is first to ask questions, whether it be myself, other partners, or senior leadership, get the information from us that may help you make the decision. Don't be afraid of it, you know, the more information you have, the more knowledgeable of a decision you can make. And then, you know, secondly, just consider. What it looks like to make a long-term investment, you know, your money will go a long way, uh, versus just sitting in a, you know, traditional bank, uh, earning little to no interest and and something that you're not really in charge of. And so I think that that my biggest advice is ask questions and consider the growth that your money will see over time.
