Ever thought about ditching the traditional clinic grind and maybe, just maybe, starting a PT practice in your own garage? Sounds crazy, right? Well, Tim and Jess did exactly that. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on how they built a successful cash pay practice literally out of their home gym in Kansas City. We dig into how they manage working together as a couple, their killer local networking strategies (shout out to Jess!), and how they built a business that gives them the freedom to actually live their lives and be there for their family. If you're burned out and looking for a different path, you gotta hear their story.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Garage Gym PT is Real: You can build a successful cash practice from home. Tim and Jess prove it's not just possible, it's effective.
✔️ Leverage Local Networking: Jess found huge success connecting with other wellness pros in their community (like that Wellness Consortium!). Do not underestimate face to face connections.
✔️ Communicate (Especially with Your Spouse!): Running a business together means clearly defining roles, expectations, and scheduling everything: work, personal time, even date nights via weekly planning.
✔️ Charge What You're Worth: They did not lowball. They priced based on value and the high level service they provide (like 90 minute evals!), attracting clients who respect that.
✔️ Design for Lifestyle First: The goal was not just profit, but time freedom to be present with family, coach kids' teams, and avoid burnout. Build the business to support your life, not the other way around.

🧠 Pro Tip:

"When you work together, especially as a couple, you have to be intentional. Schedule everything, define who does what, and communicate constantly. Anything you do not talk about won't get done and will probably lead to arguments later." - Tim & Jess on making their partnership work.

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