

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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Jul 13, 2021 • 48min
Becoming A Better CEO Via Masterminds, Books, And Expanding Your Vision - Q&A With Stephen Rapposelli, PT
Enriching the entrepreneurial mindset is a process that involves executing strategies and having the openness for new ideas. A great group of peers that would guide, motivate, and help you develop your skills would be a great way to enhance your skills and learn new things. Stephen Rapposelli, PT has been a long-time listener to the podcast and takes advantage of the opportunity to put Nathan Shields on the hot seat in this episode. They talk about why he likes the podcast, the best books to read, and a few things in-between. They delve into a great mastermind group, how to become a better CEO, the pros and cons of a PT, and a non-PT mastermind group. They also discuss the difference between masterminds and coaching.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

Jun 29, 2021 • 34min
Salaries Vs Incentive Programs - What Your Employees Actually Want With Jason Wambold, PT Of OnusOne
A lot of people follow one compensation model their whole life, that changing it would be difficult. But not everyone wants to follow guaranteed salaries and occasional bonuses. Especially in the PT industry, people want some control of their salaries. Jason Wambold believes that giving people the power of choice would help them achieve a lot. The Cofounder and Physical Therapist of OnusOne, Jason is leading the charge to bring compensation models up to date in the PT industry. Join Nathan Shields and Jason Wambold as they examine what people want when it comes to compensation. Learn how to balance the risk and reward of production to satisfy both the employees and the owners.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

Jun 23, 2021 • 42min
Making More Money For You & Your Family Requires A Mindset Shift, And How To Protect Your Assets With Eric Miller Of Econologics
Does your business fail in providing for your family’s needs? Then you need to make changes to force it to make more money. The show’s guest today is Eric Miller, the owner and Chief Advisor of Econologics Financial Advisors. Eric talks with Nathan Shields about how your business’s main purpose is to serve your household. You have to treat your family as your parent company. Pay your family first to protect its assets and create more income sources. Change your mindset regarding business ownership and learn how you can make more money for yourself and your family!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

Jun 15, 2021 • 42min
Recruiting - New Methods To Find Your Next PT, With Brian Weidner Of CareerTree Network
Recruiting has changed over the past two years. How you find your next PT now is much different than it was prior to the pandemic. The show’s guest today is Brian Weidner, the President of Career Tree Network, is a recruitment advertising and human resources firm that helps physical therapists connect with career opportunities. Brain discusses with Nathan Shields in this episode how PTs are now making employment decisions with a greater focus on personal dynamics and lifestyle. That’s why we need to show PTs how the job can fulfill their lifestyle goals and their own needs. If you want more on how to find your next PT, tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

Jun 8, 2021 • 9min
Nathan's Coaching Moment: The One Meeting That Has To Be Done Weekly
Treating patients isn’t just about getting them through the door. You and your team also need to make sure their plan of care is completed. Our host, Nathan Shields, flies solo today as he talks all about making sure no patient falls through the cracks. Nathan discusses how to plan and execute a weekly walkthrough to make sure all active patients are attended to. We also hear about the benefits this brings, not just to the patients, but to your health care providers as well. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

May 25, 2021 • 35min
The Simple Things That Increase Cash Flow With Eric Miller Of Econologics
Businesses can’t survive if their cash flow is not consistent. You want to make sure you always have a good amount of money coming in. Nathan Shields sits down with top financial adviser Eric Miller from Econologics as they discuss what you need to do to ensure and increase in cash flow. They discuss seven tips that will help create a better cashflow for your business. A must-listen, especially when you need to learn how to increase profitability. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

May 18, 2021 • 40min
Creating Simple Job Descriptions / Handbooks / Training Manuals With Sean Miller, PT
To NOT be the answer-person in your company should be the goal of every business owner. You can achieve this by creating simple job descriptions, handbooks, and training manuals that efficiently answer every possible question your employee may have. “Systems-dependent, not people-dependent” – that's what we learned in EMyth Revisited, but how do we get there? Where do we start? In this episode, Sean Miller, PT shares with us exactly where to start and what a functional job description and handbook look like and how they bring value to your company. Tune in to discover how you can implement this in your organization!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

May 11, 2021 • 57min
Don't Get Burned By Social Media Marketing Companies, Plus The Winning Formula For Implementing New Marketing Methods With Joey Allbritton of PT Marketing Secrets
Businesses take advantage of social media marketing in order to step up their game. But with all the noise about digital marketing methods, it’s easy to go down the rabbit hole and be overwhelmed. Joey Allbritton, former dental hygienist and owner of PT Marketing Secrets, who’s been helping physical therapy owners elevate their social media marketing efforts, joins Nathan Shields as he gives very helpful advice on how PT owners can take advantage of social media marketing to get more clients. He also highlights the importance of assessing their clinics and establishing a system that will eventually help in the whole process of elevating their digital marketing efforts.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

May 4, 2021 • 31min
Do's and Don'ts When Considering a Partnership with Arianne Missimer, DPT, LDN, RD
Are you considering or in a business partnership? There can be some great benefits from being in a partnership, but many things have to be agreed upon and aligned for most to go well. Dr. Arianne Missimer had to go through a difficult break-up with a business partner, and in this episode, shares what she would do differently with her next partner. I, on the other hand, had a very successful partnership with Will Humphreys and share what went well for us.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter

Apr 27, 2021 • 39min
Developing Leaders In Order To Grow With Connie Ziccarelli
Developing leaders is necessary to have successful and sustainable growth. Nathan Shields' guest today is Connie Ziccarelli, founder and owner of Guidepost Consultants & Mentoring. Connie and Nathan discuss how team development is like a plant. Your team requires careful planting, watering, fertilizing, and attention. Connie has spent decades creating the PT teams required to grow multi-clinic companies across multiple states. In this episode, she'll take us behind the scenes as to how she accomplished it. Tune in and discover how keeping the team and their progress on your radar is a key component.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Physical Therapy Owners Club today:ptoclub.comPhysical Therapy Owners Club FacebookPhysical Therapy Owners Club LinkedInPhysical Therapy Owners Club Twitter


