Private Practice Owners Club – Details, episodes & analysis

Most private practice partnerships fail. But what if the right partner could double your growth and boost cash flow in weeks—not years?

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields, co-owner of the Private Practice Owners Club and a seasoned entrepreneur, was invited by Eric Miller of Econologics Financial Advisors and host for The Financial Beast Podcast in a powerful discussion about – what makes a partnership not only functional—but wildly profitable.

Nathan shares the real-life strategies that helped him build trust-based partnerships, dodge common financial pitfalls, and scale a coaching business from scratch. But the episode doesn’t stop at theory—he also breaks down his 4-phase framework to instantly improve cash flow without seeing more patients.

If you're building a team, considering a partner, or just trying to finally pay yourself more, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights

• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 —and how Nathan built two thriving ones with zero drama.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 miscommunication, resentment, and money fights.

• 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆 to prevent future headaches.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟰 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 you must clean up to unlock fast, sustainable cash flow.

• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 —and how to track it without a CPA.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re under-earning, overworking, or just flying blind when it comes to your numbers—this episode is your wake-up call.

Learn how to align your vision, fix cash flow leaks, and build partnerships that fuel, not frustrate, your growth.

🎧 Tune in now and take notes—your practice and future depend on it.

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What if the secret to growing your private practice wasn’t more patients or higher reimbursement? What if it was building the right team around you?

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In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields is joined by other industry experts: Sharif Zeid (Empower EMR), Will Humphreys (Virtual Rockstar), David Straight (eRehab), and Adam Robin (PPO Club Co-Founder), on a powerful a roundtable discussion. Together, they bring over 120 years of combined experience helping private practice owners thrive in a challenging healthcare landscape.

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Whether you're a seasoned Private Practice owner or just starting out, this conversation unpacks real, battle-tested strategies that work in today's market. From hiring and retention to leadership and standing out in a crowded field—this episode delivers clarity where most feel chaos.

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• 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 —lack of clarity is.

→ Sharif and Adam reframe the insurance conversation, challenging you to master what’s in your control: operations, efficiency, and leadership.

• Why 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

→ Will shares why hiring the right people isn’t just a staffing move—it’s a profit and freedom multiplier.

• How 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

→ David gives tactical insight on how even solo practitioners can stand out online without wasting time or money.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

→ Sharif breaks down the structures that allow practices to grow without burning out their owners.

• 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 —it’s the lever.

→ The panel shares personal stories of failure and growth, showing how learning to lead was the game-changer.

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This episode is more than just ideas—it’s a blueprint.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘁. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

And 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗖𝗧.

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Because freedom, profit, and impact aren’t reserved for the few—they’re earned by those bold enough to lead.

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Visit our Linktree for Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services:

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Join Nathan Shields and Adam Robin as they explore some key ideas that came from Adam's experiences while expanding to his third clinic. Adam, who has a lot of experience as a physical therapy practice owner, talks about both the challenges he faced and the breakthroughs he achieved.

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Episode Highlights:

Delegate to Elevate: Letting go of some of your patient care responsibilities can be tough, but it's crucial for growing your practice. By delegating tasks, you can focus on more important work that helps your practice move forward.

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Time is Your Most Valuable Asset: It’s important to manage your time wisely. Prioritizing how you spend your time can make a big difference in balancing work and personal life while also helping your business grow.

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Mastering Sales Skills: Many practices think they have a marketing issue, but often the real problem is in sales. Adam explains how to train your team to connect with potential clients and keep them coming back.

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Leadership Development is Key: Having a strong leadership team is essential for growth. Adam discusses how you can find and nurture leaders within your practice, helping to create a culture of development and accountability.

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Outsourcing Isn’t Always the Solution: Simply throwing money at problems won’t fix them. Instead, Adam stresses the need to enhance your own mindset and skills to create real change in your practice.

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Adam’s insights are incredibly valuable for anyone running a Private Practice, whether you're just getting started or managing several locations. This episode is filled with practical tips to help you grow your practice more efficiently and effectively.

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Are you ready to elevate your private practice? Visit our Linktree for our Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcasts

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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.

Shaun Kirk, PT has spent decades coaching PT owners on how to improve their practices and their lives. Now, he shares his wisdom on the PT Practice Success Podcast, and Nathan Shields was lucky enough to be his first guest! In this episode, they discuss what they've learned about PT owner mentalities as coaches of private practice PT owners over the years. Shaun and Nathan have years of experience dealing with clients in the PT industry. Tune in to this conversation and gain more insights from these experts today!

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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

APTA's 2022 PPS Conference was held last November 2-5. It is a great place to run into people and catch up with other PTs. In this episode, Will Humphreys, the founder of the Healthcare Business Academy, joins the podcast to discuss our impressions after attending APTA's 2022 PPS Conference. Will any group, or anyone, take a stand to change the direction of the private practice PT industry? What can owners do to stem the tide? Tune in to this episode to find out!

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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

Shaun Kirk of PT Practice Success has been a business coach for decades. From his perspective, owners have had to be ever more conscious of productivity and efficiency to be profitable. In the past few years, one KEY STAT has become more critical than ever in determining whether PT clinics will be maximally profitable or not. This episode will cover that one stat, how to implement it, and how to hold those expectations of your team. Do you wish to take your practice to the next level and far beyond? You better tune in to this episode because Shaun is ready to help you!

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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

As technology advances, many things are made more manageable, especially in healthcare. Care strategies and delivery become more effective with easier access to health data that's been automatically recorded and reported to the care team. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) became accepted by the Center for Medicare Services as of 2022. Thus, Physical Therapists can now bill for apps and "wearables" that monitor patient motion (HEPs) between PT sessions. James Heathers, the Chief Science Officer for Cipher Skin, joins the podcast to explain how RTMs can be utilized to benefit patients and providers during the episodes of care. Tune in to this episode for a more comprehensive discussion with James Heather!

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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

Recruiting is something you need to be doing as a business every year. Like a flywheel, you need to create a system with your principles. You also need to be able to retain the right people so that you can grow further. Join Nathan Shields as he talks to healthcare entrepreneur Will Humphreys about how you can grow your PT business. Will has plenty to talk about PTs in business, and this episode proves it. Learn what's working for owners in finding PTs to recruit, how Will scored tons of government cash through the Employee Retention Credit, and the upcoming PPS event (and why you should attend). Also, discover the wonders a virtual assistant can do for your business growth.

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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

Are PT owners too busy to change the trajectory of outpatient ortho PT? Are they too worried about the pushback they'll receive when they actually make a stand and say, "enough is enough"? Or do they see what's happening and simply not know where to start to make a difference?

October is National PT Month and a time to revisit our Purpose for choosing the PT profession. Will Humphreys and I take the time in this episode to discuss how to engage our teams and patients in fulfilling their purposes and making an impact in their lives. We discuss how to find deeper meaning in our practice instead of just going with the flow that may be killing us slowly, and National PT Month is a good time to do it.

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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

While the digital pages are filled with questions about the rehab therapy industry in the future, answers flooded the pages. The sixth annual state of rehab therapy report discusses the most comprehensive analysis of the industry's key trends, challenges, and opportunities. In this episode, Heidi Jannenga, the co-founder of WebPT, summarizes the 2022 State of Rehab Therapy Report results, assessing general statistics based on national PT survey responses. Among the report's findings were the priorities of staff physical therapists, average salaries by experience and location, needs and concerns of outpatient physical therapy owners, and overall perceptions of the industry. While rehab therapy is being shaped, get ahead of the trends by tuning in to this episode with Heidi!

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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