Stealing forms and procedures from employers and copying someone making a lot of mistakes.

(There's a reason why you didn't want to work for them in the first place)

Overspending.

Attempting to do everything themselves, thinking...

"Why pay someone else to do it when I can do it myself and save money"

Not knowing how to build the type of practice they truly want to have.

No strong foundation.

Starting without a proper plan.

Thinking "door-to-door" is marketing.

Not knowing where to spend their money and where NOT to.

Needlessly over-extending themselves in expenses.

Not understanding the different options on how to start a practice.

Getting ripped-off
(due to their lack of knowledge)

Not knowing how to get paid.

Out-Sourcing their Billing
(thinking it's too complicated).

Buying or leasing equipment that later collects dust.

Setting fees inappropriately.

Not understanding all the different payer channels.

No Identity, yet wonders why no one comes through their doors.