Explore every episode of the podcast Private Practice Owners Club
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| Private Practice Scorecard Episode 1: Why Your Private Practice Isn’t Profitable (And the Metrics You’re Missing) With Adam Robin | 02 juin 2026 | 00:34:20 | |
Most private practice owners think they understand their numbers. But when you actually ask them? They don’t. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Adam Robin introduces a powerful new series that will completely change how you run your clinic. This is not theory. This is not motivation. This is a step-by-step breakdown of the exact metrics that drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term survival in private practice. Because here’s the truth: 👉 You can’t scale what you don’t measure. 👉 You can’t fix what you don’t understand. 👉 And in today’s environment, “winging it” is no longer an option. With declining reimbursements and tighter margins, clinic owners must evolve from clinicians into operators. This episode sets the foundation for a 12-part series designed to help you:
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🚀 What’s coming next: This is just the beginning. Over the next 12 episodes, Adam will walk you through: ✔ Marketing metrics ✔ Conversion systems ✔ Provider performance ✔ Billing efficiency ✔ Financial tracking ✔ And the exact tools to run your clinic like a machine 🎯 Key Takeaway: If you don’t take control of your numbers… your numbers will control you. 🔗 Resources & Show Notes: 👉 Workshop: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop 👉 PPO Club: https://ppoclub.com/ 👉 Free resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub 💬 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, and share with a clinic owner who needs this. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Reversing The Reimbursement Decline - Scott Gardner, PT, DPT Of The United Physical Therapy Association | 26 mai 2026 | 00:39:07 | |
Most physical therapists know something’s broken. Reimbursements are declining. Administrative burden is rising. And despite delivering massive value, the profession is still treated like an afterthought. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Scott Gardner—clinic owner and leader of the United Physical Therapy Association—to unpack the real reason behind the industry’s struggles. From the “ancillary provider” label to Medicare policy, Scott breaks down why physical therapists are stuck at the bottom of the healthcare hierarchy—and what it will actually take to change that. This isn't theory. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative, financial, and systemic forces shaping your clinic’s future. In this episode, you’ll learn:
This episode is not about quick wins. It’s about understanding the system—and how to actually change it. 🎯 If you’re tired of shrinking margins, policy confusion, and feeling stuck, this conversation will give you clarity on what’s really going on. 👉 Join the upcoming workshop: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop 👉 Learn more about Private Practice Owners Club: https://ptoclub.com/ Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ | |||
| Ditching The 1985 Private Practice Model For A Bigger Vision In A State-Of-The-Art Facility - Angie McGilvery's Practice Transformation | 19 mai 2026 | 00:36:55 | |
What if the biggest growth moves in your business… was saying no? In this episode, Nathan Shields sits down with Angie McGelry to unpack how one clinic completely transformed its trajectory—not by doing more, but by getting radically clear on who they serve. After years of grinding in a traditional model, Angie and her team made a bold shift: they stopped trying to serve everyone and built their entire practice around a specific niche. What happened next? A stronger brand. Better patients. A team that actually wants to work there. And a business they genuinely love. In this episode, you’ll learn:
You’ll also hear how creating a unique patient experience—through environment, technology, and positioning—can completely separate you from the competition and make your clinic the obvious choice. This is more than a marketing strategy. It’s a complete identity shift as a business owner. 🎙️ If you’re tired of doing more but feeling stuck… this episode will challenge how you think about growth. 👉 Join the upcoming workshop: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop 👉 Want help building a niche-driven, high-profit clinic? Book a call: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share: https://ptoclub.com/ Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ | |||
| The Profit Paradox: Why Your Clinic Is Busier Than Ever But Making Less Money - Nathan Shields’ Appearance On The SPRY PT Webinar With Alex Bendersky, PT | 12 mai 2026 | 00:54:07 | |
Most clinics aren’t failing because they lack patients…
They’re failing because they don’t understand their numbers.
In this episode, Nathan Shields breaks down the real reason clinics feel stuck in the “busy but broke” cycle—and what actually needs to change to fix it.
Despite full schedules and strong demand, many practice owners are seeing shrinking margins, rising costs, and increasing pressure. This conversation unpacks why that’s happening—and more importantly, how to take back control.
From KPIs and patient behavior to revenue leaks and operational inefficiencies, this episode gives a practical, no-BS look at what’s really driving profitability in today’s environment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why being “busy” is not the same as being profitable • The key metrics every clinic owner must track (and most don’t) • How low visit frequency is silently killing your revenue • The hidden cost of incomplete plans of care • Why most clinics are leaking thousands in missed collections • How front desk systems directly impact cash flow • The role of AI and virtual assistants in reducing admin burden • Why clinicians must learn to “sell” the plan of care • How to increase revenue without adding more patients • The mindset shift from clinician to CEO
You’ll also hear how small operational changes—like improving visit frequency or fixing front desk collections—can unlock tens of thousands in additional revenue without increasing workload.
If you’re tired of working more but keeping less… this episode will show you where the real problem is—and how to fix it.
🎙️ Learn how to turn your clinic into a system that actually produces profit—not just busyness.
👉 Join the upcoming workshop: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop
👉 Want help identifying where your clinic is leaking revenue? Book a call: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share: Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ | |||
| The 20% Rule: Why Your Technical Skills Are NOT The ONLY Reason Patients Stay or Get Better With John Woolf, PT, PhD | 05 mai 2026 | 00:41:34 | |
Most physical therapists believe better outcomes come from better hands-on skills. But what if that’s only a small part of the equation? In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with John Woolf, founder of Patient Success Systems, to break down a powerful (and uncomfortable) truth: 👉 Clinical outcomes are driven less by technique… and more by connection. Backed by research and real-world experience, John explains why only a fraction of patient results come from the actual treatment—and why the patient experience, communication, and relationship are what truly drive retention, engagement, and outcomes. This conversation dives deep into what most clinics overlook: not just how you treat patients—but how patients feel when they’re with you. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🚀 If you’re a clinic owner or provider who:
🎯 Key Takeaway: Patients don’t just come for treatment. They stay for how you make them feel. 🔗 Show Notes & Resources: 👉 Learn more about PPO Club: https://ptoclub.com/ 👉 Explore resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub 💬 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, and share with another clinic owner who needs to hear this. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Radical Accountability With Your Team: Why Lowering Your Standards Costs More Than Money With Adam Robin and Nathan Shields | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:34:49 | |
Most clinic owners don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do…
They struggle because they wait too long to do it.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, hosts Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down one of the hardest leadership decisions in business:
When is it time to let someone go?
This isn’t just about performance. It’s about culture, values, leadership, and the hidden cost of tolerating the wrong people.
Through real stories and firsthand experience, they unpack what happens when a single team member starts draining leadership energy, creating tension, and slowly eroding the foundation of your business — even if they’re producing.
And more importantly… what happens when you finally act.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
You’ll also hear how one decision shifted an entire organization — improving morale, alignment, and long-term growth.
If you’ve been holding onto someone you know isn’t the right fit… this episode will give you the clarity (and push) you need.
🎙️ Learn how to protect your culture, lead with conviction, and build a team that actually moves your business forward.
👉 Join our upcoming workshop and learn how to build a stronger, more aligned practice: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop
👉 Want help identifying gaps in your team, systems, and profitability? Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Beyond The Treatment Room: Learning The CEO Skill Sets For Profit And Freedom - Nathan Shields' Guest Appearance On Will Humphreys' Willpower Podcast | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:52:39 | |
Most private practice owners think growth comes from doing more…more marketing, more hiring, more effort.
But what if the real leverage comes from seeing what’s already broken — and fixing it fast?
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Nathan for a behind-the-scenes conversation on growth, leadership, and what actually moves the needle inside a practice.
From scaling a clinic to selling it… to building a coaching company and launching new offers like a fractional CFO model — Nathan breaks down the evolution of a business owner and the lessons that come with it.
This episode goes deeper than surface-level strategy. It’s about how your role changes as you grow — and why most owners stay stuck doing the wrong things for too long.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
You’ll also hear how Private Practice Owners Club has evolved — from a podcast into a full ecosystem with coaching, workshops, and live events — and what they’re building next.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to focus next — this episode will help you zoom out, get clarity, and identify the moves that actually drive profit and scale.
🎙️ Tune in to learn how to stop guessing in your business — and start fixing the right problems.
👉 Want help identifying where your practice is leaking money and capacity? Book your free audit call: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
👉 Join upcoming workshops and events: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop
💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Learn The New Way To Get Patients From Google With Jeremy Dupont | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:25:48 | |
Most private practice owners know they need marketing… but very few understand what’s actually working right now — especially when it comes to getting found online.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Jeremy DuPont, former cash-based clinic owner turned founder of Patch Digital Marketing, to break down what’s driving patient growth in today’s digital-first landscape.
Jeremy shares how he built and scaled a multi-location cash-based clinic in Boston without relying on physician referrals — and why mastering digital marketing became the key to predictable growth. After successfully growing and selling his clinic, he now helps other practice owners do the same through Google Ads, local SEO, and conversion-focused systems.
This conversation dives deep into one of the biggest shifts happening right now: why Google Maps — not your website — is becoming the most important place for your clinic to show up.
Jeremy also walks through a live audit of a real clinic, showing exactly how rankings work, where opportunities are hiding, and what most clinics are doing wrong when it comes to local visibility.
Together, they explore:
If you’re a practice owner trying to get more patients without relying on referrals — or you’re frustrated that your marketing isn’t translating into real growth — this episode gives you a clear, practical roadmap to start winning locally.
🎙️ Tune in to learn how to turn Google into your clinic’s most consistent and scalable patient acquisition channel.
👉 Want to learn more about Jeremy and his work? Follow him on Instagram: @_jeremydupont Visit: https://thepatchsystem.com
👉 Want help strengthening your operations and growing your practice? Book a call with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| The Leadership Shift Every Business Owner Must Make To Scale With Spencer Shoemaker | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:42:57 | |
Building a successful business isn’t just about working harder or having the best ideas. At some point, every owner hits a wall where growth stops being about individual effort and starts being about leadership, systems, and the team around you. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with entrepreneur and business leader Spencer Shoemaker to talk about the leadership shift every growing business owner must make. Spencer shares lessons from the last year of building and scaling multiple companies, including the realization that trying to be the most important person in the room eventually becomes the biggest bottleneck to growth. Instead of answering every question and solving every problem himself, he explains how stepping back, developing leaders, and empowering the team creates real momentum inside an organization. They also dive into the practical side of leadership: hiring the right people, holding team members accountable, creating clear standards, and building systems that make it easier for teams to win. Throughout the conversation, Spencer introduces the Momentum Formula, a simple framework that helps leaders diagnose why a team or business might feel stuck and what to fix first.
Together, they explore:
If you’re a private practice owner, entrepreneur, or leader trying to scale your business without becoming the bottleneck, this episode will give you practical frameworks and leadership insights you can apply immediately. 🎙️ Tune in to learn how strong leaders build strong teams—and how the right systems and clarity can unlock real momentum in your business. 👉 Want help strengthening your operations, leadership systems, and growth strategy? Book a call with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 👉 Join the Private Practice Owners community and access resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub 💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Using AI In Your Practice: How To Innovate Without Violating Compliance With Daniel Hirsch | 31 mars 2026 | 00:15:13 | |
Most therapists are already experimenting with AI. But very few understand the compliance risks that come with it. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with compliance expert Daniel Hirsch of Risk and Compliance Analytics to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in healthcare right now: AI. From documentation automation to billing analysis and scheduling optimization, AI tools are rapidly entering clinical practices. But while these tools can dramatically improve efficiency, they also introduce serious compliance risks if used incorrectly. Daniel breaks down what private practice owners and clinicians need to understand before integrating AI into their workflows. This conversation is not about hype — it’s about using AI responsibly, ethically, and within regulatory boundaries. If you're curious how AI will impact documentation, compliance, audits, and patient care in the coming years, this episode will give you a practical framework for thinking about it. In this episode, you’ll learn:
AI is not replacing therapists. But therapists who understand how to use AI responsibly will outperform those who ignore it. This episode explains how to adopt AI without putting your practice, license, or compliance at risk. 🎙️ AI is not the risk. Using it incorrectly is. Show Notes: Join the upcoming PPO Club workshop: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop
Want help building a stronger practice model? Book a call with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/. 99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point in their journey. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com Explore upcoming workshops, free resources, and tools to help you scale revenue without burning out your team: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| RTM In 2026: What Compliance Will Demand From Your Practice With Daniel Hirsch | 24 mars 2026 | 00:16:27 | |
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is no longer “the next big thing” — it’s here, it’s evolving fast, and in 2026, it’s becoming one of the most powerful levers for revenue growth, patient engagement, and long-term practice sustainability. But with opportunity comes responsibility. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Daniel Hirsch, CEO of Risk & Compliance Analytics and one of the most trusted voices in compliance, to break down what RTM actually looks like in 2026 — and what compliance will demand from practice owners who want to do it right and keep the money they earn. Daniel pulls back the curtain on why RTM struggled early on, how recent rule changes have made it far more flexible (and forgiving), and why the practices winning with RTM are the ones that treat it as a system — not a billing hack. Together, they reframe RTM as a tool for controlling time, improving outcomes, and increasing touchpoints with patients, not just another CPT code to chase. They dive into:
This is a practical, no-hype conversation for practice owners who want to grow smarter — not riskier. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines with RTM, worried about complexity, compliance, or whether it’s “worth it,” this episode delivers clarity, confidence, and a roadmap forward. 🎯 Takeaway: RTM in 2026 isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being intentional, compliant, and consistent. Want to talk about how we can help you implement RTM the right way, strengthen compliance, and protect your revenue? 👉 Book a call with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share: https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Choosing The Right CPT Codes: How To Stay Compliant And Audit-Ready With Daniel Hirsch | 17 mars 2026 | 00:17:21 | |
CPT coding isn’t what therapists went to school for. But it is one of the most common — and costly — areas of compliance risk in private practice. In this episode of the Compliance Series, Adam Robin sits down with compliance expert Daniel Hirsch from Risk & Compliance Analytics to break down how CPT codes should actually be used — and why most audit problems aren’t caused by fraud… but by bad habits, unclear documentation, and misunderstood workflows. This is a fast-paced, practical conversation about how to stay audit-ready without drowning your therapists in unnecessary documentation. They unpack:
Daniel also explains why auditors aren’t trying to “catch” you — they’re simply looking for consistency, progression, and clinical reasoning that supports skilled care. If you want to protect your clinic, defend your billing, and build documentation that survives scrutiny — without overwhelming your team — this episode is essential listening. 🎯 Takeaway: CPT codes aren’t about listing tasks. They’re about telling the story of why your clinical brain was necessary. 👉 Want help strengthening operations, leadership, and growth strategy? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/. 99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point in their journey. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com Explore upcoming workshops, free resources, and tools to help you scale revenue without burning out your team: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Is Your 'Therapist Heart' And Aversion To Metrics Killing Your Business? With Adam Robin | 10 mars 2026 | 00:36:51 | |
Most practice owners think culture problems start with people. But what if culture actually starts with numbers? In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin have a candid conversation about what really happens when production slips, urgency fades, and leadership loses clarity around business metrics. Adam shares transparently how taking his eye off the numbers last year led to cultural drift, reduced urgency, and low-level anxiety across his clinics. But once he rebuilt his proforma, clarified expectations, and defined hard production targets, everything changed. This episode is about ownership, accountability, and the invisible connection between financial metrics and morale.
They dig into:
If you’ve ever felt low-level anxiety about your finances… If your schedules aren’t as full as they should be… If you’ve struggled to get buy-in from your team…
This conversation will give you clarity and a tactical reset. Because when you get clear on the numbers, you lead with conviction. And when you lead with conviction, your culture follows.
🎯 Takeaway: If your schedules aren’t full, that’s not a staffing problem. It’s a clarity problem.
Want help identifying the right metrics for your practice? Book a call with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
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| The Master the Art of Recruiting Webinar: How to Out-Recruit Hospital Systems Without Matching Their Salaries with Adam Robin, Brian Weidner, and Nathan Shields | 03 mars 2026 | 01:14:43 | |
Most private practice owners say recruiting is hard. But very few have a real recruiting strategy. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin sit down with Brian Weidner of Career Tree Network to break down what’s actually happening in the 2026 hiring market — and why many clinics are struggling to keep up. From clinics closing locations due to staffing shortages to new grads locking in jobs months before graduation, the recruiting landscape has shifted. And if you’re still relying on job boards and hope, you’re already behind. This conversation is a practical, tactical deep dive into what it really takes to attract, convert, and retain clinicians in today’s market — without overpaying, overpromising, or operating from fear. In this episode, you’ll learn:
Adam also shares how his clinic went from hiring 18 therapists in one year… to watching momentum stall… to rebuilding a stronger recruiting engine that produced five hires in two months. If you’re tired of feeling like your team has more leverage than you do, or you’re anxious about the next resignation letter, this episode will reframe how you think about recruiting — from reactive panic to proactive system. 🎙️ Recruiting isn’t a luck problem. It’s a systems problem. 👉 Ready to build your own recruiting playbook? Join the Clinician Magnet Intensive Workshop on April 17th and walk away with a step-by-step, plug-and-play recruiting system you can implement immediately: https://ppoclubevents.com/04-17-26-workshop 👉 Want help strengthening operations, leadership, and growth strategy? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/. 99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point in their journey. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com Explore upcoming workshops, free resources, and tools to help you scale revenue without burning out your team: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Before You Offer Cash-Pay Services: What The Law Actually Requires | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:16:35 | |
Building new cash-pay services can be one of the fastest ways to grow a private practice — or one of the fastest ways to create legal, compliance, and licensing risk if it’s done wrong. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Daniel Hirsch, CEO and Founder of Risk & Compliance Analytics, for an action-packed installment of the Compliance Marathon — a series designed to help owners stop fearing compliance and start using it strategically. Daniel breaks down what most practice owners misunderstand about cash-pay services — including the dangerous assumption that “cash means no rules.” From Medicare landmines to pricing consistency, documentation requirements, and licensing exposure, this conversation gives owners a clear framework for expanding cash services without putting their practice, revenue, or license at risk. Together, they unpack:
This is not a lecture on rules — it’s a practical roadmap for owners who want to grow aggressively and responsibly. If you’re thinking about adding wellness programs, memberships, dry needling, laser therapy, women’s health services, or any cash-pay offering, this episode will save you time, money, and future headaches. 🎯 Takeaway: Cash-pay doesn’t eliminate compliance — it changes it. Build your services with clarity, structure, and transparency so compliance becomes an asset, not a liability. 👉 Want access to Daniel’s cash-pay compliance resources and tools? Check the show notes for his free guides and templates. 👉 Want help building scalable services, strengthening operations, or avoiding costly missteps? Book a call with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall ❤️ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share: https://ptoclub.com 🧠 Join the conversation and access additional resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Navigating The Possibilities Of AI In 2026: Realistic Implementations For Private Practice Owners, With Sharif Zeid Of Empower EMR | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:43:41 | |
Most practice owners feel the pressure to “keep up with AI” — but few have real clarity on what actually works, what’s hype, and what could quietly overwhelm their team. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, host Nathan Shields sits down with Sharif Zeid, longtime EMR leader and representative of Empower EMR, for a grounded, practical conversation about where AI is truly delivering value in private practice — and where expectations need a serious reset. Drawing on years of experience working with hundreds of practices, Sharif breaks down how AI adoption is accelerating faster than any technology wave we’ve seen before — and why documentation, scheduling, compliance, and phone systems are at the center of that shift. They also unpack the hidden risks of chasing tools without systems, and why “AI as the solution” fails without strong operational foundations. Together, they explore:
If you’re a practice owner trying to decide where AI actually belongs in your clinic — and how to adopt it without breaking your team, your culture, or your systems — this episode offers clarity without hype. 🎯 Takeaway: AI isn’t the system — it’s a tool. Practices that win will be the ones that build strong foundations, guide the technology intentionally, and keep humans firmly in the driver’s seat. 👉 Learn more about Empower EMR: https://www.empoweremr.com 👉 Want help evaluating systems, operations, and growth strategy? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall ❤️ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com 💬 Join the PPOClub community and access resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| 120% Over Medicare: The Work Comp Playbook Every Private Practice Owner Needs With Josh Farley | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:40:54 | |
Most private practice owners know work comp pays better — but very few know how to actually leverage it without blowing up operations, documentation, or staff confidence. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Josh Farley, PT, former state association president, and workers’ compensation consultant, to break down what really drives profitable, sustainable work comp programs — and why so many clinics get it wrong. Josh pulls back the curtain on why work comp is one of the most misunderstood (and underutilized) revenue streams in private practice. With average reimbursement hovering around 120% over Medicare — and even higher in some states — work comp can dramatically improve margins. But only if you understand the systems, players, and rules that govern it. This conversation goes far beyond “take more work comp patients.” It’s a practical, operational deep dive into how work comp actually works — from referrals and networks to documentation, communication, and clinical decision-making. In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you’re feeling squeezed by traditional insurance rates, unsure how to grow revenue per visit, or curious whether work comp could be a meaningful lever for your clinic — this episode gives you the clarity, context, and playbook to approach it the right way.
🎙️Learn how to turn work comp from a confusing headache into a strategic growth engine — without compromising care or compliance. 👉 Want to learn more or talk directly with Josh? Reach out at Josh.Farley@LighthouseComp.com or call 601-927-3011 👉 Want help building a stronger, more diversified practice model? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 💡Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ 99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point in their journey. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com Explore upcoming workshops, free resources, and tools to help you scale revenue without burning out your team: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Why Buyers Look At Compliance Before They Buy Your Practice With Daniel Hirsch | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:19:02 | |
Most practice owners think valuation starts with revenue and EBITDA. But when buyers step in, they look somewhere else first — risk. And more often than not, compliance is the silent deal-killer owners never see coming. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, host Adam Robin sits down with Daniel Hirsch, compliance and risk analytics expert, to unpack what buyers actually evaluate before they write a check — and why strong compliance can increase leverage, speed up deals, and protect your exit value. Daniel breaks down why compliance isn’t about being “perfect,” avoiding audits, or living in fear — it’s about control, predictability, and trust. When compliance is weak or unclear, buyers don’t just lower the price — they change the entire deal structure… or walk away altogether. Together, they dig into:
If you’re a practice owner thinking about selling in the next five years — or even just building a business that’s truly durable — this conversation will change how you think about compliance, valuation, and leverage. 🎯 Takeaway: Compliance doesn’t kill deals — surprises do. Build control, clarity, and predictability now so buyers see your practice as an asset, not a headache. 👉 Want to learn more about Daniel’s compliance frameworks and access free resources? Check the show notes for his lead magnet and tools. 👉 Want to talk about how we can help you strengthen operations, value, and exit readiness? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall ❤️ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com 💬 Join the conversation and access resources: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Everything Looked Fine… Until It Didn’t: How One Owner Lost 4 Providers And Rebuilt A Stronger Clinic - A PPOClub Workshop Interview With April Atchison, CCC-SLP | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:49:43 | |
Most practice owners assume culture problems show up loud — missed numbers, complaints, chaos. But what if the real danger shows up when everything looks successful? In this PPOClub Workshop interview, Adam Robin sits down with April Atchison, CCC-SLP, to unpack a real-life leadership story that every growing practice owner needs to hear. April shares how her multi-location practice appeared stable and thriving — strong revenue, expanding staff, leadership in place, and real work-life balance — right up until subtle cultural cracks began to surface. What followed was one of the most difficult seasons of her career: recognizing leadership misalignment, addressing cultural drift head-on, and ultimately losing four long-term providers — including a clinical director. Instead of avoiding the storm, April chose decisive leadership, values-based clarity, and fast action to protect the future of her organization. This conversation goes far beyond theory. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what actually happens when an owner chooses culture over comfort — and how doing so can unlock stronger teams, higher ownership, and renewed momentum. In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you’ve ever felt uneasy despite “good numbers,” delayed a hard conversation because things looked fine, or wondered whether holding the line on values is worth the risk — this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a leadership framework you can apply immediately. 🎙️ Learn why strong clinics aren’t built by avoiding hard decisions — but by making them early. 👉 Want help building an aligned, resilient, high-performing practice? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall 💡 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point in their journey. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com. Explore upcoming workshops, free resources, and tools to help you scale without sacrificing culture: Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| No One Is Coming To Save You: Leadership, Identity, And Building A Business That Can’t Be Taken Away With Regie Tiu | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:51:46 | |
Building a successful practice isn’t just about systems, metrics, or clinical skill — it’s about people. And the leaders who get that right don’t just build clinics… they build raving fans.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Regie Tiu — physical therapist, Queens-based practice owner, keynote speaker, and expert in creating unforgettable client and team experiences.
Reggie shares his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty in the Philippines to immigrating to the U.S. with just $50 in his pocket — collecting cans to survive, working multiple jobs, and eventually building a thriving physical therapy clinic in one of the most competitive markets in the country. Along the way, he opens up about being fired after 10 years, losing his identity, rebuilding from rock bottom, and discovering the leadership lessons that changed everything.
They dig into:
This is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, leadership, and what it actually takes to build a business people love — from the inside out. If you’re a practice owner, service-based entrepreneur, or leader who wants stronger teams, better culture, and clients who can’t stop talking about you, this episode is a must-listen.
🎙️ Tune in and learn how to build raving fans — starting with yourself. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Build a Movement, Not Just a Clinic: Why Giving Back Pays Off With Will Humphreys | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:38:23 | |
Most practice owners think charity is something you do after the business is successful — once there’s more time, more margin, or less stress. But what if giving back isn’t the reward for success… what if it’s the catalyst?
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Will Humphreys to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of sustainable growth, culture, and fulfillment: building meaningful partnerships with charitable organizations.
Drawing from deeply personal experiences — from local community initiatives to life-changing work in Africa — Will shares how aligning business purpose with charitable impact transformed not just his companies, but his leadership, his team culture, and his perspective on success itself.
Together, they explore how generosity creates momentum inside organizations, why charitable partnerships improve recruiting and retention, and how purpose-driven businesses outperform those built purely around profit.
They dive deep into:
If you’ve ever felt burned out, disconnected, or stuck chasing growth without fulfillment, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, success, and the true role your business can play in the world.
🎙️ Learn why the strongest clinics don’t just grow businesses — they build movements. 👉 Learn more about supporting Care for Life and global impact initiatives (links in show notes)
Want to talk about how we can help you grow a purpose-driven, profitable PT business? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
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99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point in their journey. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com
Explore upcoming workshops, free resources, and tools to help you build a practice that supports both your life and your mission: Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Is Hiring Impossible? Build A Retention Machine Of A-Players, New Grads, And Leadership Development With Adam Robin | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:54:25 | |
If hiring feels impossible and retention feels fragile, you’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down why recruiting is harder than ever right now, and why the real solution isn’t “more applicants” — it’s building a retention machine that compounds.
Drawing directly from real-world clinic experience, Nathan shares how shifting focus from reactive hiring to intentional retention, leadership development, and new-grad pipelines allowed his organization to stabilize staffing, protect culture, and sleep better at night — even in one of the most competitive labor markets physical therapy has ever seen.
Together, they unpack what practice owners must do as we head into 2026 to stop bleeding talent, stop overpaying for lateral hires, and start developing leaders from within.
You’ll learn:
If you’re a clinic owner, hiring manager, or leader who feels stuck between burnout, turnover, and constant recruiting pressure, this episode will help you rethink how you build teams — and show you how to create a system where great people want to stay, grow, and recruit others for you.
🎯 Takeaway: Hiring isn’t broken — retention, development, and leadership pipelines are. Fix those, and recruiting becomes easier, cheaper, and more predictable.
👉 Want to go deeper with Nathan? Book a call — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
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💬 Join the conversation: If you haven’t already, find the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group and connect with owners who are building resilient, high-performing teams.
Annual Strategic Planning ensures your next year stays focused, aligned, and profitable. Visit ppoclub.com to talk with Adam about building clarity and momentum for 2026.
99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have leveraged a business coach at some point. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need — ppoclub.com Blog Post URL: Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| End The Year Strong, Start The Year Smarter - Financial Clarity For Private Practice Owners: A PPOClub Expert Webinar Series With Eric Miller And Sean Healy | 30 déc. 2025 | 01:13:38 | |
Most practice owners treat finances like a fire drill: frantic at year-end, reactive at tax time, and surprised when cash flow hiccups wreck payroll. What if money management wasn’t a crisis to survive, but a repeatable system you lead on purpose?
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, host Nathan Shields sits down with financial strategist Eric Miller (Econologics) and bookkeeping & vCFO expert Sean Healy (AccountedFor). Together they deliver an operational playbook for wrapping up 2025, protecting cash flow in Q1, and building the disciplined systems that let owners actually plan for retirement — not just keep the lights on.
They dig into:
If you’ve ever been blindsided by tax bills, drifted through another year without a cash plan, or felt like your practice owns you — this episode gives you the financial clarity and tactical next steps to run your business like an asset, not an anxiety.
🎯 Takeaway: Financial success is intentional. Stop reacting and start engineering predictable profit, cash flow resilience, and long-term wealth by building simple systems and a proactive financial team.
👉 Connect with Eric & learn more: wealthforpts.com 👉 Want bookkeeping or vCFO help? Learn about AccountedFor and schedule a complimentary checkup via their site (search AccountedFor Bookkeeping / Virtual CFO). 👉 Want to go deeper with Nathan? Book a call — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
❤️ Love the session? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com
💬 Join the conversation and access tools: https://linktr.ee/ppoclub Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Stop The Leaks: How To Increase Cash Flow Without Seeing More Patients | 23 déc. 2025 | 01:19:54 | |
If you’ve ever looked at your schedule and thought, “We’re slammed…so why is my bank account not moving?” — this episode is going to feel like oxygen. In this PPS 2025 recap conversation, Jerry Durham sits down with Nathan Shields, founder of the Private Practice Owners Club, to break down the real reasons clinics bleed profit — and why the solution isn’t more new patients.
Across this episode, Nathan pulls back the curtain on the cash-flow killers hiding inside most clinics: weak collections, underperforming billing systems, inconsistent documentation, and a front desk that’s unsupported (not unskilled). He also explains why AI won’t fix broken processes — and why owners who skip the fundamentals end up scaling their problems, not their profit.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What you’ll walk away with:
💡 Quick takeaway: Revenue grows when systems grow — not when schedules get fuller. Patch the leaks first. Then scale with confidence.
🎯 Want to learn the systems Nathan teaches owners one-on-one? Join the Strategic Planning Workshop on January 9–10, 2026 in New Orleans — or book a private planning session here: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
💬 Explore upcoming events and resources: https://ptoclub.com
❤️ Love the conversation? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Blog Post URL: https://www.ppoclub.com/stop-the-leaks-increase-cash-flow-without-more-patients Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Why Is My Business Growing But My Bank Account Isn't? What Adam Learned In 2025 | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:36:49 | |
If your clinic looks busy but the bank balance says otherwise, this episode is for you. Nathan Shields and Adam Robin get raw about the slow bleed that almost sunk a practice — and the exact moves they used to stop the leak and re-build profitability. They cover the blind spots owners accept (too much compassion, not enough accountability), the culture cracks that ripple into revenue, and the concrete fixes that actually move margins back into healthy territory.
In this episode you’ll hear:
What you’ll walk away with:
Quick production note: If margins are slipping, don’t wait 6 months. Start with revenue-per-visit × target visits = required productivity. If numbers don’t line up, recruit and retrain now — don’t romanticize comfort over solvency.
🎯 Want help running your own strategic planning session? Join Nathan & the team Jan 9–10, 2026 in New Orleans — or book a one-on-one with Nathan: https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
💬 Learn more & find event details at: https://ptoclub.com Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Creating A Game-Winning Culture That Attracts And Retains The People You Want With Brian Weidner | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:41:53 | |
If you’ve ever felt like hiring is a shotgun approach and retention is just luck, this session will change how you build teams. In this Total Talent Masterclass, Brian Weidner (Career Tree Network) sits down with Nathan Shields to unpack a strategic, repeatable approach to building a game-winning culture of recognition and retention that actually moves the needle.
Nathan walks through how intentional values, recognition systems, and leadership by metrics turned his clinics into high-performing, sticky organizations — the same factors that helped him build and sell a business at a valuation well above industry averages. Together, they cover how to stop reacting to churn and start engineering a workplace people want to join and never want to leave.
You’ll learn:
🎯 Takeaway: Culture isn’t fluff — it’s a scalable business lever. Do the value work, measure it, reward it, and watch retention become a strength instead of a headache. 👉 Want to go deeper with Nathan? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall ❤️ Love the session? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com 💬 Join the conversation: If you haven’t already, find the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group to connect with therapy owners and leaders who are building great teams. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| From Rock Bottom To Full Clinic: The Patient-Flow Playbook With Kay Sanders | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:42:34 | |
If you’ve ever felt like your marketing efforts aren’t moving the needle — or worse, that your business might stall before it scales — this episode is a must-listen. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Kay Sanders, Strategic Growth Partner for Private Practice Owners and Founder of Elevated Edge Consulting. Kay shares her remarkable journey from hitting rock bottom in 2019 to helping a local PT clinic grow from zero online revenue to half a million dollars — and how that experience shaped her signature Patient Flow Blueprint. Together, they dive deep into the hidden bottlenecks that keep private practices stuck, and how small shifts in marketing, messaging, and mindset can create massive momentum. You’ll learn:
If you’ve ever wondered why your marketing “isn’t working,” this conversation will help you identify the real issue — and fix it for good. 🎯 Learn how to create a steady flow of patients and sustainable success — without the overwhelm. 👉 Connect with Kay Sanders and get The Patient Flow Blueprint at ElevatedEdgeConsulting.com 💬 Want to talk about how we can help you grow your PT business? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall ❤️ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com 📘 Blog Post URL: https://www.ppoclub.com/from-rock-bottom-to-full-clinic-the-patient-flow-playbook-with-kay-sanders Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Life After The Sale: Investing Wisely And Living Well - Nathan Shields’ Appearance On The Financial Beast Podcast | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:43:46 | |
Selling your practice is probably the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make — and once the ink is dry, the hard part begins: where do you invest the proceeds so your future actually works for you?
In this episode of The Financial Beast Podcast, host Eric Miller talks with Nathan Shields — ex-practice owner, real-estate investor, and co-founder of the Private Practice Owners Club — about life after a liquidity event. Nathan breaks down what he did well, the mistakes that cost him, and the operational and tax moves every seller should plan before they list.
They dig into:
If you’re thinking about selling your practice (or want to plan ahead so you don’t get blindsided), this episode is essential listening.
🎙️ Learn how to convert a one-time payout into lifelong financial freedom.
👉 Connect with Nathan: nathan@ppoclub.com
👉 Want help planning an exit strategy? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
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Private Practice Owners Club helps owners sell from strength (not desperation). If you’re ready to maximize value and protect the life you want after exit, they’re the team to talk to. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Why Your Business Won’t Love You Until You Learn To Love Yourself With Kelly Higdon | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
Most practice owners believe burnout is just part of the job — long hours, heavy workloads, and endless demands. But what if burnout isn’t a personal flaw… what if it’s a system problem?
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Kelly Higdon, co-founder of zynnyme, therapist, business coach, and author of Therapist Burnout. Kelly has spent the last 15 years helping practice owners rebuild their businesses (and their lives) from the ground up — without losing themselves in the process.
They dive deep into:
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode — doing “all the things” but never feeling at peace — this episode will help you rethink how you lead, grow, and take care of yourself while running a thriving business.
🎙️ Learn how to lead from alignment, not exhaustion. 👉 Connect with kelly@zynnyme.com
Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan – https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall
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99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have at one time or another leveraged a business coach to improve their business. Private Practice Owners Club is the coach you need – ppoclub.com Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The Tough Conversations That Make Or Break Your Private Practice With Dan Neissany | 13 oct. 2025 | 00:33:38 | |
Most practice owners think profitability and patient care are at odds—you either make money or you do right by your patients. The truth? You can (and must) do both.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Dan Neissany—physical therapist turned entrepreneur, healthcare consultant, podcast host, and co-founder of Best Practice Strategies. Dan’s mission is simple: help practices grow without burning out.
They dig into:
If you’ve ever felt torn between helping patients and making a profit, this episode will reframe what it means to run a business that serves everyone—patients, employees, and you.
🎙️ Learn how to balance care and cash flow without compromise.
👉 Connect with Dan at tbpstrategies.com or find him on social media @DanNeissany. Links in the show notes.
Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The Unfair Advantage: How VAs And AI Give You A Competitive Edge With Adam Robin | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:36:50 | |
Are you still doing it all in your private practice? The administrative tasks, the scheduling, the follow-ups – it's a one-way ticket to burnout. In this episode, Adam Robin of Inbox Zero, a company that specializes in connecting healthcare practices with top-tier VAs, talks with Nathan Shields about these two modern yet under-utilized resources. We dive into how leveraging virtual assistants and cutting-edge AI isn't just a luxury but an essential strategy for modern practice owners. Adam and I reveal the two-pronged approach that can completely transform your workflow: delegating routine tasks to a VA and using AI to automate the rest. We break down exactly how this powerful combination frees up your time, slashes overhead, and allows you to focus on what matters most: your patients and the growth of your business. If you're ready to move from working in your practice to working on it, this episode is your roadmap. For more info on how Nathan and Adam can transform your business, go to www.ppoclub.com and book a call with us. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| From An 8x8 Room To A Thriving Clinic: How Jeffrey Smith Built A Multi-PT Practice In Under 2 Years | 06 oct. 2025 | 00:26:45 | |
Most practice owners dream about freedom, growth, and leading a thriving team—but few are willing to suffer through the grind it takes to get there. Jeffrey Smith is one of those rare owners who bet big on himself… and won.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Jeff Smith, owner and CEO of Alpenglow Physical Therapy in Billings, Montana. Jeff launched his practice in June 2023, joined PPO Club Coaching just a few months later, and in less than two years has scaled from an 8x8 room in the back of a gym to a 3,200 sq. ft. clinic with five PTs.
They dig into:
If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to step out, take the leap, and build something bigger than yourself—Jeff’s story is proof that you can.
🎙️ Learn how one owner turned vision into reality, and why the best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself.
👉 Connect with Jeff at jeffrey@alpenglowpt.com and check the show notes for links and resources. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The Financial Plan Of Care With John Askin | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:42:51 | |
Most practice owners work 60+ hours a week trying to grow their business – yet when it comes to their personal and business finances, most are flying blind. What if you had a simple “financial plan of care” that gave you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for building real wealth?
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with John Askin, a financial planner who specializes in helping clinicians and practice owners take control of their money. John shares his journey from Division I soccer player to financial coach for practice owners, and explains why most clinicians never learned how to extract wealth from their business.
They dig into:
If you’ve ever felt like your practice is growing but your personal wealth isn’t keeping up, this episode will challenge your perspective and give you a path forward.
🎙️ Learn how to build financial health in your business and at home without the overwhelm. 👉 Connect with John on LinkedIn, check out his YouTube channel, and find resources linked in the show notes. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Injury to Income: How PTs Can Help Clients and Fuel Growth - With Ron Cappello, Tanny Crawford, MPT, and Greg Perry, MPT | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:39:28 | |
Most private practice owners want to diversify revenue—but the thought of managing inventory, upfront costs, and admin headaches kills the idea before it starts. What if there was a way to add meaningful value for your patients and create a new stream of income, without adding work to your plate?
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with the founders of LASO Wellness—Ron Cappello (CEO), Tanny Crawford (Senior Advisor), and Greg Perry (Strategy)—to unpack a new model for bringing supplements and wellness products into private practices the right way.
They dive into:
If you’ve ever wanted to boost revenue and patient results without piling more on your plate, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible.
🎙️ Learn how to add value, elevate patient care, and unlock new profits with zero risk.
👉 Explore more at lasowellness.com and check the show notes for resources and links. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Scaling Your Practice Like A Pro — Insights From Investor & Strata PT CEO, Paul Singh | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:52:12 | |
In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Adam Robin sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and unapologetic capitalist Paul Singh, CEO of Strata PT, for an unfiltered conversation on building successful businesses—inside and outside of healthcare.
Paul has invested in over 3,200 companies across multiple industries, giving him a rare, big-picture perspective on what really drives growth. He shares why the core challenges in healthcare mirror those in other industries, and how private practice owners can leverage proven business principles to scale smarter. They dive into:
If you’re ready to think bigger about your private practice and borrow success strategies from the best in business, this is a must-listen episode.
🎙️ Get ready to take notes, take action, and take control of your growth.
And don’t miss the upcoming Private Practice Owners Club Conference where conversations like this go even deeper. Register now at ppoclubevents.com/homepage Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Shockwave & LightForce Laser Therapy: What Every Owner Needs To Know | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:45:29 | |
Mark Callanen, PT, DPT of Enovis breaks down the clinical science, real-world applications, and business implications of Shockwave and Lightforce laser technologies—helping private practice owners understand not just how they work, but why they may be worth considering. Nathan Shields explores these two cutting-edge modalities making waves in the physical therapy world. You’ll learn:
To get more information directly, go to this link: https://learn.chattanoogarehab.com/ppo-club-jul-fb-live Whether you're skeptical, curious, or ready to invest, this episode will help you make a smarter decision for your patients and your bottom line. 📈 Want more insights like this? Learn from top industry leaders at our upcoming conference: ppoclubevents.com/homepage Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The Visionary's Playbook: How Spencer Shoemaker Turns Ideas Into Reality | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:34:13 | |
Spencer Shoemaker took Performance Therapy from 5 clinics to 23 in just a few years expanding across multiple specialties including pediatrics, OT, speech, ABA, chiropractic, pelvic health, and sports performance. His growth hasn’t come from luck, it’s come from vision, tough leadership, and the ability to find the right people to bring ideas to life.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Spencer to unpack how visionaries can turn ideas into reality without getting buried in the details.
They dive into:
If you’ve ever felt stuck between having big ideas and actually executing them, this conversation is the playbook.
🎙️ And don’t miss Spencer live at the Private Practice Owners Club Conference, October 2–4, 2025, in Destin, FL, where he’ll go deeper on building team buy-in and leading through growth.
👉 Register now at ppoclubevents.com/homepage Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ 99.5% of successful owners interviewed on this podcast have at one time or another leveraged a business coach to improve their business. Private Practice Owners Club is coach you need - ppoclub.com | |||
| Which Of The 5 Ownership Phases Are You In? How To Stop Running Your Clinic And Start Owning It With Blaine Stimac Of Health & Rehab Solutions | 26 août 2025 | 00:53:56 | |
Blaine Stimac started with one small clinic in Kalispell, Montana. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Health & Rehab Solutions, leading 40 clinics across five states. Few people in our industry have navigated the growth journey at that scale—and even fewer can break it down as clearly as Blaine.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Blaine to unpack the five phases of private practice growth—from the scrappy early days of solvency to scaling multiple clinics with strong leadership teams.
They dive into:
If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s next for my practice?”—this episode will give you the roadmap.
🎙️ Blaine will also be a keynote speaker at the Private Practice Owners Club Conference, October 2–4, 2025, in Destin, FL, where he’ll go deeper into the financials of scaling.
Don’t just survive the growth journey—master it.
👉 Register now at ppoclubevents.com/homepage Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com | |||
| Profit Isn't A Dirty Word: Mindset Shifts Every Clinic Owner Needs With Eric Miller Of Econologics | 19 août 2025 | 00:32:17 | |
Many therapy clinic owners struggle with the idea of making money — as if profit somehow conflicts with patient care. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Eric Miller of Econologics to unpack the deep mindset blocks that keep physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy clinic owners from achieving real growth and financial freedom. We discuss:
Whether you're just starting out or leading a growing team, this episode will help you stop playing small and start building a truly profitable practice — without selling out your values. To more from Eric Miller and Nathan Shields, be sure to register for the upcoming PPOClub Conference, Oct. 2-4, 2025 in Destin, FL, register now: https://ppoclubevents.com/homepage Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Getting Paid What You're Worth: Revenue Tips For Private Practices With Lance Gross | 12 août 2025 | 00:32:16 | |
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Lance Gross of GTS Physical Therapy to tackle one of the most overlooked profit killers in private practice: poor revenue cycle management (RCM), leading to sub-optimal revenue and profits. Lance breaks down how clinic owners can dramatically improve cash flow, revenue, and profitability by tightening up RCM systems—without seeing more patients or working more hours. From monitoring provider billing habits to boosting patient retention and increasing frequency of care, we explore the small tweaks that lead to big financial wins. If your clinic is bringing in patients but profits aren't where they should be, this conversation will show you exactly where to look and what to change. Whether you're in growth mode or just trying to stop the bleeding, this episode gives you the tools to take control of your financial future—starting today. To hear more from Lance and how he grew to 25 clinics in 7 years, join us at the PPOClub Conference in Destin, FL, Oct. 2-4, 2025. Register here - https://ppoclubevents.com/homepage If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Saving Private Practice: Scott Gardner’s Stand Against Industry Failure | 05 août 2025 | 00:34:58 | |
In this eye-opening episode, Nathan Shields sits down with a PPOClub Conference keynote speaker Scott Gardner, founder of the United Physical Therapy Association (UPTA), for a candid conversation about his noble stand against industry failure. He talks about his mission to address the growing challenges facing private practice owners and why many feel abandoned by the APTA. Scott also shares what pushed him to launch a new association built by and for private practice PTs, and what it will take to turn the tide in our industry.
They dive into:
If you're tired of feeling like you are on your own, this is a must-listen episode.
🎙️ Join the movement. Get connected. Take action.
And don’t miss the upcoming Private Practice Owners Club Conference where conversations like this go even deeper. Register now at ppoclubevents.com/homepage Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| 5 Things To Stand Out From The Rest In Your Community | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:40:32 | |
Have you ever considered what it would take for you to stand out in your community, what you would have to do differently to grow your practice and make a bigger impact? In this episode, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin discuss the 5 things you must do if you want to generate the impact that you're seeking. You may be surprised to find that it doesn't require a significant amount a month, doesn't require any new equipment, and simply relies on improving your product and leveraging what you already have. These processes aren't new, but just well laid-out for Private Practice Owners to implement easily and quickly. And if you like the podcast and you're looking for more support in transforming your business, reach out to Adam at adam@ppoclub.com or book a call via our website: www.ppoclub.com. If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The Industry Expert Roundtable (July 11) - Fill Your Practice And Enroll Your Team To Do The Hard Work With You | 22 juil. 2025 | 01:24:23 | |
In this high-impact roundtable, Nathan Shields brings together three leading voices in the private practice space to tackle two of the biggest challenges clinic owners face today: filling your schedule with new patients and enrolling your team to take ownership in driving your business forward. Join expert panelists Adam Robin (co-owner of Private Practice Owners Club Coaching), Justin Gilligan, (founder of Carbon PT Marketing), and Greg Todd (creator of Smart Success Healthcare) share actionable insights, hard-won lessons, and proven strategies to help you stop doing it all yourself and start building a practice that runs with clarity, consistency, and collaboration. Whether you are a seasoned owner or scaling your first location, this episode is packed with the kind of wisdom that turns stress into systems and effort into results. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The Future Of Referrals In Your Practice W/ Dr. Joe Simon Of XPRT2ND | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:43:52 | |
Be Among The First PTs To Empower Your Patients — And Get Paid Doing It Dive into a powerful conversation on ilovept.org’s XPRT2ND initiative, a PT-led movement transforming the way medical referrals are being made. Through a patient-first, surgery-last approach, orthopedic care has been greatly improved and made more accessible.
What you’ll discover in this episode between Adam Robin and Joe Simon:
Join us as we explore how PTs can lead change, support better clinical outcomes, and grow their practice, all through a patient-first lens. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| We Uncovered The 3 Top Challenges For Private Practice Owners! The Nashville Debrief With Adam Robin | 08 juil. 2025 | 00:48:17 | |
Nathan Shields attended the Nashville Mastermind with members of the PPOClub this June. Adam Robin joins him in this insightful conversation about the things they have learned during the event, particularly the top three challenges currently faced by private practice owners. Tune in as they break down valuable tips about leadership development, talent recruitment, and time-focus management. Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The 5 Must-Haves To Successfully Grow And Expand Your Clinic - Nashville Workshop | 01 juil. 2025 | 00:28:33 | |
Ready to punch through plateaus and scale with purpose? In this high-energy solo episode, Nathan Shields—former multi-clinic owner and founder of the Private Practice Owners Club—shares the five guidelines he uses with coaching clients to ignite sustainable growth. Whether you’re running a single location and considering hiring a new therapist, or looking to open your next location, these principles will tighten your systems, lift profitability, and buy back your time, making it easier and more likely that expansion is a success. Stick around to hear real-world examples, quick-hit action steps, and the one mindset shift that prevents growth from crushing culture. Plus, Nathan drops a super-early-bird invite to the next PPOClub beach-side conference—Elevate & Expand-- in Destin, FL, October 2-4, 2025. Register Here ===> https://ppoclubevents.com/homepage If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Emily Gilmore Was Burned Out – Then She Faced The One Fear Worse Than Failure | 24 juin 2025 | 00:46:36 | |
Do you ever feel like your practice is running you instead of the other way around? That was Emily Gilmore until she faced a brutal truth and made one move that changed everything.
Emily’s story is raw, real, and something every private practice owner needs to hear – especially if you're stuck, scaling too fast, or silently burning out. She built two booming locations during the chaos of COVID. But what most people didn’t see? She was barely holding it together. After years of bootstrapping and overdelivering, Emily hit a wall. This episode unpacks her turning point – what pushed her over the edge, the exact conversation that snapped her out of it, and how investing in herself became the catalyst for sustainable success. If you're scaling without systems or saying 𝒚𝒆𝒔 to everyone but yourself, this one’s for you. Tune in and learn:
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱? Listen now and hear how Emily turned burnout into bold leadership—and how you can too. Visit our Linktree for 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗣𝗜 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcasts 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The 3 D's Of Making Millions With Adam Robin | 17 juin 2025 | 00:36:32 | |
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁. You decide to. In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly how top-performing Private Practice owners flip the switch and do it. Tune in and listen as Nathan Shields and Adam Robin unpack the mindset and mechanics behind scaling to 7-figures in private practice. Adam drops the exact internal shifts and strategic moves that helped him multiply his income, expand to multiple clinics, and ultimately, build a Practice that works for him – not the other way around. This episode is for every private practice owner who’s tired of spinning their wheels, who knows they’re capable of more, and who’s ready to break through the revenue ceiling that’s been holding them back. You’ll learn the 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝘀 that separate the million-dollar owners from the ones barely scraping by – and more importantly, how to start applying them immediately. Episode Highlights:
This isn’t theory – it’s real talk from two practice owners who’ve done it. If you’re struggling to collect what you’re worth, working too many hours, or feeling stuck at the same revenue month after month, hit play now. This episode might be the permission – and the strategy – you’ve been waiting for. Listen now and claim your spot among the top 1%. Scale smarter:
Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| The 4-Step Framework To Success With Greg Todd Of Smart Success Healthcare | 10 juin 2025 | 00:28:54 | |
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸? If your practice feels more like a prison than a path to freedom, this episode is your wake-up call. Greg Todd drops one of the realest, most energizing conversations on what it actually takes to win as a private practice owner today.
In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Greg Todd, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and the “𝗨𝗡𝗞” of the business coaching world, returns with raw wisdom and a no-BS framework that flips the script on success. He shares how he went from burned-out physical therapist to building multiple 7-figure businesses, and why most practice owners are playing the wrong game entirely.
You’ll hear the hard truths most people avoid, and the mindset shifts you must make if you want to stop trading time for burnout and start building a business that works for you—not the other way around.
If you're ready to stop surviving and start scaling, don’t miss this.
Episode Highlights:
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺? This isn’t just another feel-good podcast. This is a challenge. A call to step up, stop playing small, and go all-in on the business and life you were built to create.
Listen now and discover what happens when you stop chasing tips and finally start playing your game.
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 for Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcasts
Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.com/ PulseBoard is a new dashboard for PT clinic owners who want clearer clinic visibility without manually pulling reports. Only 20 founding spots available. https://mypulseboard.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||
| Adding Cash-Based Services And Athletic Performance With NeuFit Founder Garrett Salpeter | 03 juin 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
Are you sick of battling insurance companies for pennies while your patients beg for more? What if you could unlock new revenue, improve outcomes, and deepen patient loyalty – all without adding more stress? In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, host Nathan Shields welcomes Garrett Salpeter, founder of NeuFit, to break down how adding cash-based services like athletic performance, wellness, and neuro-rehab can transform your clinic from just surviving to scaling. Garrett reveals exactly how clinic owners can shift their mindset, add high-value offerings, and finally escape the limitations of insurance-based care. 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧:
Garrett also shares results from a groundbreaking new study showing that NeuFit’s direct current technology leads to actual regeneration in diabetic neuropathy patients – creating a powerful opportunity for clinic owners to expand their offerings with evidence-backed tools. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬? Adding cash-based services isn’t just about making more money – it’s about giving your patients more of what they want, extending their journey with you, and finally building the practice you always dreamed of. If you’re ready to stop trading time for dollars and start creating scalable impact, this episode is your blueprint. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 for Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcasts Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.com If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country. | |||