Nick Akers & Scott Whitt
Leading In The Dark
<p><strong>Finding Balance, Buying a Business, and Leading Through Risk | Scott Whitt — Triad Clinical Trials</strong></p>
<p><strong>Description:</strong><br>In this episode of <em>Leading In The Dark</em>, host Nick Akers sits down with <strong>Scott Whitt</strong>, Co-Owner & General Manager of <strong>Triad Clinical Trials</strong>, to explore the uncommon path from Deloitte partner to small-business owner in the clinical research world.</p>
<p>Scott shares:</p>
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<li><p>What 70-hour consulting weeks taught him — and what they cost</p></li>
<li><p>The surprising challenges and missteps in buying a healthcare business</p></li>
<li><p>Why due diligence matters more than most buyers realize</p></li>
<li><p>How to balance patient safety, FDA expectations, and commercial pressure</p></li>
<li><p>The truth about growth — and why “steady” beats “scalable” for many owners</p></li>
<li><p>What it takes to lead in high-stakes environments without losing yourself</p></li>
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<p>This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, operational clarity, and entrepreneurship through acquisition — with honest stories about burnout, family trade-offs, and redefining success on your own terms.</p>
<p>🎧 Listen in and learn from Scott’s decade of lessons at the intersection of healthcare, operations, and ownership.</p>
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