

Private Practice Owners Club
Nathan Shields
Hosted by Nathan Shields who sold his PT clinics for 3x the national average!Do you own a physical therapy practice? If so, you know that running a successful business is no easy feat. There are so many challenges to overcome, from marketing and billing to recruiting, hiring and managing staff. Sometimes it feels like you're a one-man (or woman) army.That's where the Physical Therapy Owners Club podcast with host, Nathan Shields, comes in. We're here to help you know you're not alone. This podcast is meant to help you navigate the challenges of owning a PT practice and achieve greater profits, freedom, and the goals you set forth when you opened your clinc.In each episode, we'll talk to successful physical therapy owners about their experiences and share their insights on how to best run a PT clinic. Here are some examples of the Physical Therapy Owners Club Podcast's Topics & Highlights:1. Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Clinic OwnersWe delve into the minds of highly successful physical therapyclinic owners. Discover the essential traits, habits, and strategies that setthem apart from the competition. Get ready to unlock the secrets to building athriving practice that stands the test of time.2. Mastering the Art of Marketing for PT ClinicsWe bring you marketing gurus who have successfully harnessed thepower of digital and traditional marketing to grow their physical therapybusinesses exponentially. From social media strategies to community outreach,you'll gain valuable insights that will revolutionize your clinic's marketinggame.3. Building a Dream Team: Recruiting, Hiring, and On-Boarding/Training PhysicalTherapists and Top TalentYour team is the backbone of your practice's success. Learn fromHR experts and seasoned clinic owners as they spill the beans on effective recruitingand hiring practices, fostering a positive culture, and retainingtop-notch talent for the long haul.4. Mindset and Leadership for Clinic OwnersThe journey of a physical therapy practice owner is not withoutchallenges. Explore the power of a growth mindset, leadership development, andovercoming common entrepreneurial obstacles to lead your clinic confidentlytoward success.5. Scaling Up: Expanding Your Clinic's FootprintDreaming of expanding your physical therapy business? We’llexplore growth opportunities, opening multiple locations, and franchisingmodels for ambitious clinic owners aiming to take their practices to newmarkets.6. Financial Strategies for Sustainable GrowthFinancial health is critical for the long-term success of anybusiness. Tune in as financial experts share practical tips to manage yourclinic's finances efficiently, navigate insurance complexities, and maximizeprofitability without compromising patient care.7. Embracing Technology for Enhanced Patient CareWith technology advancing at lightning speed, learn how toharness cutting-edge tools, telehealth solutions, and software to optimizepatient outcomes and streamline your clinic's operations. We'll explore thelatest tech trends reshaping the physical therapy landscape.8. Navigating the World of Healthcare LegislationHealthcare legislation can be a maze of complexities thatsignificantly impact your practice's operations and profitability. Joinindustry experts as they break down the latest regulations, provide compliancetips, and share best practices to stay ahead of the curve and optimize yourclinic's performance.9. Nurturing Patient Relationships and Boosting Customer LoyaltyWord-of-mouth marketing remains one of the most potent tools forgrowing your clinic. Discover the art of patient engagement, improving patientexperiences, and cultivating lasting relationships to build a fiercely loyalcustomer base.10. Success Stories: Inspiring Case Studies from PT PracticeOwnersIf you're looking for a podcast that can take your physical therapy practice to the next level, the PT Owners Club wil do it! Join us on Facebook Group, too!
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Sep 26, 2023 • 51min
Lessons Learned From Starting A Cash Pay Service With Stephen Rapposelli Of StretchPlex
Stephen Rapposelli, PT owner of StretchPlex, shares lessons learned from starting a cash-pay service. They discuss the pros and cons of cash pay, hiring the right people, and the importance of separate business for cash-based services. They also explore the concept of providing a five-star cash service and thinking outside the box for cash pay services.

Sep 19, 2023 • 57min
Effective Marketing To Physicians - PT Owners Club FB Live Event With PTO Club Coach Adam Robin, PT
In this episode, Adam Robin and Nathan Shields talk about the tactics for developing solid MD relationships and building a marketing team. They discuss the importance of being authentic in physician marketing, understanding the referral process, building teams, measuring KPIs, utilizing various communication channels, the importance of digital marketing for past patients, and upcoming networking opportunities.

Sep 12, 2023 • 35min
You Made Some Money, Now What? Investing Guidelines For The PT Owner With Eric Miller Of Econologics
As clinic owners, you have the potential to experience financial stability and success as your clinics thrive. Investing may seem daunting, but there are numerous ways available for them - stuff it in a mattress (not recommended), invest in stocks, purchase real estate, buy cryptocurrency, etc. In this episode of Econologics, Nathan Shields and Eric Miller discuss how to allocate excess cash to build wealth. If you have extra cash, it's worth considering exploring alternative investment options. These options could offer valuable insights and help you make the most of your money. Let's embark on a journey towards financial success with the help of a proven system.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/discoverycallLove 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

Sep 5, 2023 • 36min
Emerging Trends And The Future Of Physical Therapy EMR's With Sharif Zeid Of MW Therapy
Over the past 15 years, EMR software has evolved into a necessity for healthcare providers, with benefits and capabilities changing significantly over time. Sharif Zeid of MW Therapy has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has seen those changes. Thus, he is in a good position to share his insights on the Physical Therapy Owners Club podcast into what is trending in the EMR industry and what to look forward to in the future. Joining Nathan Shields, Sharif talks about how patient portals, AI, marketing tools, and management reports can all be had in an EMR nowadays. He goes into detail on how these digital innovations can significantly improve the capabilities of PT clinic owners, and how to utilize them with utmost care.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/discoverycallLove 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

Aug 29, 2023 • 45min
Mastering This Skillset Will Net Your Clinic $100k's - FB Live Event With Nathan Shields And Adam Robin Of PTO Club Coaching
WebPT's annual 2018 survey of PT practices noted that completed plans of care (POC's) are a major issue in the industry, at a dismal rate of 15%. Only 15% of patients complete a full POC! Imagine all the gains that were missed, results that never came to fruition, and lives that could've been changed! Financially, consider what that means in lost revenue for a PT clinic. They estimate the loss of revenues for an average clinic to be equal to $150,000 per year! A majority of that, profit! This demonstrates the absolute necessity that we, as a profession and as PT owners, ensure that our patients are clear about what the POC is, how it will benefit them, and ensure we get their buy-in on it at the initial evaluation. In this episode, Adam Robin and Nathan Shields share a recording of their recent Facebook live event and discuss how Adam and Nathan have gained patient commitment to completing their full POC's.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/discoverycallLove 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

Aug 22, 2023 • 59min
Creating Amazing Culture That Fulfills Owners, Engages Teams, & Drives Itself With Adam Robin, Jim Floyd, And Nathan Shields - PT Owners Club FB Live Event
Learn how to create an amazing culture in your physical therapy business. The guests discuss developing habits and systems to align with core values and achieve desired outcomes. They emphasize the significance of clear communication and involve the team in activities that contribute to the culture. They also address challenges in maintaining productivity and value consistency, and highlight the importance of addressing toxic individuals within a team.

Aug 15, 2023 • 48min
Disturbing PT Industry Benchmarks, Declining Reimbursement Trends, & How To Combat Them With Dimitrios Kostopoulos Of Hands On Physical Therapy And Diagnostics
Recent changes in reimbursement trends have been negatively affecting businesses in the physical therapy industry. Based on a recent APTA industry survey, the recent reimbursement trends are more dramatically negative than we've seen in at least six years. Dimitrios Kostopoulos from Hands On Physical Therapy and Diagnostics shares how his organization successfully dealt with reimbursement challenges and grew its business. Adopting a strategic marketing approach boosts revenue and also fuels business growth. Dimitrios stresses the importance of being deliberate and focused on financial and marketing endeavors, resulting in significant improvements to profit margins. Take advantage of Dimitrios Kostropoulos's expertise, and tune in to today's episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Aug 8, 2023 • 37min
Improving PT Team Production Increases Patient Results, Company Morale, And Profits With Adam Robin, PT, Business Coach Of PT Owners Club
Pushing and tracking production in a physical therapy clinic can have a negative connotation—'you're all about the numbers,' 'that's not patient-focused,' 'that's too corporate'—and lead to the owner being soft and reasonable with unproductive team members. However, when owners decide to know what the business requires to be financially successful and hold the team(s) accountable to those numbers, then results, morale, opportunities, and profits increase. In this episode, Physical Therapy Owners Club coach, Adam Robin, PT, discusses the beauty of a production-based business and the necessity that PT owners have to act like true CEOs and know the numbers, set the expectation, train and coach their teams, and hold them accountable. When they do so, their PT clinics will see amazing results.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

Aug 1, 2023 • 36min
The Traditional PT Business Model Will Bankrupt You If You Don't Pivot With Will Humphreys, PT Of Multiplexit
The traditional physical therapy business model will not be sustainable in the future. The model that has been successful in the past – open your doors, be nice to doctors, take all the insurances, set up a standard EHR – won't allow you to grow and navigate thru the changes that are coming to healthcare generally. Thus, PT owners in modern society need to be aware of the need for business coaching that they never learned, how to discriminate between insurances, the capabilities of MSKUS and EMG diagnostics, the addition of cash-based practices, AI software effects on healthcare, etc. In this episode, Will Humphreys, PT of Multiplexit and Rockstar Recruiter, joins Nathan Shields to discuss what owners need to be aware of to succeed in the future. Even with Artificial Intelligence coming into the healthcare industry, enhancing certain aspects could help run the business smoothly. Embracing the mindset of constantly learning will help you adapt to the changing landscape of Physical Therapy. Be open to integrating technology, diversify revenue streams, and tune in to this episode now. https://unlockhba.com/about https://now.unlockhba.com/therockstarrecruiter https://intheblackbilling.com/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jul 25, 2023 • 36min
If You're Not Considering Virtual Front Desk, You're Missing Out, With Mark And Wendy Lucas, PT Of Virtual Sally
Mark and Wendy Lucas, owners of Virtual Sally, discuss the benefits of a virtual front desk system for physical therapy clinic owners. They explore how it can improve collection rates, reduce errors, and increase scheduled density. They also discuss transitioning to a virtual front desk, the features of Slickler Station, and training best practices for virtual front desk staff.


