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The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast

Ep790 | The Mental Health Side of Practice Ownership

Feb 18, 2025
40:40

In this episode, Doc Danny tackles an often-overlooked challenge in running a business—the impact of stress and anxiety on mental health. Starting and growing a clinic comes with financial insecurity, long hours, and constant uncertainty, which can take a toll on both personal and professional well-being. He shares insights on how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship while maintaining strong relationships and avoiding burnout.

Key Takeaways:

✔ The emotional toll of running a business and how financial uncertainty affects mental health ✔ Why balancing clinical and business skills can be overwhelming—and how to manage it ✔ The challenges of task-switching between clinician, business owner, and leader ✔ How business stress can spill into personal life and impact relationships ✔ The importance of having a mentor to provide clarity and reduce anxiety ✔ Why business mentorship is crucial for long-term success and peace of mind ✔ How defining your business goals (lifestyle, scalable, or sellable) can bring clarity and reduce stress ✔ The role of therapy or a support group in managing stress effectively

Resources Mentioned:

🔹 Visit PhysicalTherapyBiz.com to learn more about scaling your practice and getting business mentorship. 🔹 Join our PT Biz Mastermind—A business mentorship group helping PTs start and scale successful cash-based practices. 🔹 Schedule a Discovery Call: Book here 🔹 Join our free PT Entrepreneur Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ptentrepreneur

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