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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Feb 25, 2025 • 23min
How To Ensure Your New Patient Arrives, Pays, And Stays
Are patient no-shows disrupting your practice? When every patient arrives on time, your business thrives. Learn how to reduce cancellations, improve patient commitment, and ensure consistent revenue flow.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, host Adam Robin—former physical therapist turned multi-clinic operator—shares the exact systems he used to build a thriving practice with over 40 team members. Discover proven strategies to optimize front desk operations, enhance patient engagement, and streamline appointment retention.Episode Highlights:• Equip your front desk with powerful sales scripts that turn referrals into loyal patients. • Set clear patient expectations to build trust and reduce last-minute cancellations. • Train your team to communicate treatment value and secure patient commitment. • Use automated reminders to minimize no-shows and keep patients engaged. • Track key metrics like arrival rates to refine your processes and boost profitability.A thriving practice starts with a strong system. If you’re tired of last-minute cancellations and want to scale your business, visit our Linktree for Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ppoclub.comWant 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/
Feb 20, 2025 • 45min
Adam's '3 Things I Learned in 2024': Delegation, Sales, and Leadership Development
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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-podcastsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.com/
Feb 11, 2025 • 40min
From Treating 50 Hours to 0 Hours and Opening a Second Location with Steve Edwards
What if you could transition from treating patients 50 hours a week to zero hours—while successfully opening a second clinic? Steve Edwards, a seasoned physical therapist with 27 years of experience, accomplished just that.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, host Adam Robin welcomes Steve Edwards, the founder of Achieve Physical Therapy in Las Vegas. Steve shares his journey from being caught in the daily grind of patient care to building a thriving multi-clinic practice.Episode Highlights:𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Steve attributes his success to working with a coach who helped him break free from old habits and focus on growth.𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗲" 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Discover how Steve created a system that ensures his therapists provide the same high-quality care he delivers, enhancing patient satisfaction and retention.𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Learn how Steve overcame his fear of finances and used data to make bold decisions, such as hiring new therapists and stepping back from direct patient care.𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Steve discusses how he is cultivating future clinic directors by investing in leadership training and mentorship programs.𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰: Get an inside look at Steve’s plan to open a second location, including how he is preparing his team and systems for this expansion.Don't miss this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast! If you are a practice owner looking to scale your business, this episode is filled with actionable insights and strategies to help you grow and reclaim your time.Visit our Linktree for our Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcastsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.com/
Feb 4, 2025 • 38min
How A Strategic And Professional Brand, Website, And Marketing Strategy Elevates Your Clinic With Corey Hiben
Ever feel like your marketing strategies are throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks?In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields welcomes Corey Hiben, founder of AndroBrand, to discuss the critical marketing tactics that can transform your Private Practice from struggling to thriving.Corey shares his journey from a frustrated healthcare professional to a marketing expert who helps practitioners build powerful, patient-attracting brands.Episode Highlights:𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Simply having a website won't magically bring patients. Focus first on your immediate network and warm contacts who already know, like, and trust you.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Most practice owners miss this free, easy-to-use tool that can dramatically improve your local search visibility and attract new patients.𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀" 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Give yourself the grace to start broad, then gradually narrow your focus as you understand your ideal client avatar and develop specialized expertise.𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Expect a long journey to build a truly successful practice. Invest in coaching or mentorship to accelerate your growth and avoid repeating the same unproductive year.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: While AI can help with ideation, professional website design and marketing strategy requires a deep understanding of your unique business goals and target market.Don't miss this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast – whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, Corey’s insights on consistency and strategic targeting can make big changes to 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-podcastsWant 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/
Jan 28, 2025 • 33min
Changing The Way You Think About Compliance With Daniel Hirsch
Compliance doesn't have to be confusing! Discover how to leverage it as a powerful tool for growth in your Private Practice.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Adam Robin welcomes Daniel Hirsch, CEO of Risk and Compliance Analytics. Daniel shares his mission to simplify compliance, turning it from a source of fear into a strategic advantage for Private Practice growth. Episode Highlights:𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲: Daniel reveals how to use compliance proactively rather than waiting for issues to arise.𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Learn how a solid compliance strategy can help you expand your services with confidence.𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Understand how proactive compliance planning minimizes costly legal risks.𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: Discover how Daniel’s compliance program helps you avoid wasting hours on redundant tasks while staying protected. Don't miss this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast – whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, Daniel's insights on balancing risk with growth will leave you feeling empowered and informed.Visit our Linktree for our Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcastsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.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
Jan 21, 2025 • 36min
0 - 200+ Visits Per Week In Less Than 12 Months With Zack Randolph Of Breakthrough Physical Therapy
Zack Randolph, owner of Breakthrough Physical Therapy, scaled his practice to over 200 weekly visits within a year. He shares the crucial role of teamwork and mentorship in his journey. Naming your practice intentionally can reflect your vision and attract clients. Zack emphasizes the importance of empowering your team through trust and vulnerability, enabling collaborative growth. He also discusses adaptive leadership, taking action over perfection, and focusing on service to enhance patient care and community support.
Jan 7, 2025 • 41min
Billing & Collections Update - What You Need To Know Now & In The Future With Will Humphreys Of In The Black Billing
Are billing and collections a black hole in your Private Practice? Discover how this tedious process can be a profit-driving machine with Nathan Shields and Will Humphreys. In this Private Practice Owners Podcast episode, Nathan welcomes Will to discuss the complexity of billing and collections and share strategies to save your Practice money – and sanity. Billing and collections may not be glamorous, but it’s the backbone of your Practice’s financial health. Episode HighlightsThe Cost of IgnoranceLearn why a blind eye to billing can lead to financial losses.Metrics That MatterDiscover the key reports every owner must review to keep billing under control.The Accelerator ProgramHear about a unique opportunity for Practices to scale up with tailored billing solutions. Don't miss this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast – whether you're a seasoned Private Practice owner or just starting. This episode is packed with actionable advice to boost your revenue and efficiency. Visit our Linktree for our Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services: https://go.ppoclub.com/linktree-podcasts and learn how to take control of your Practice’s financial future.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ppoclub.com
Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 14min
Private Practice Financial Summit – Strategies to Increase Wealth and Retirement Hosted by Econologics with Eric Miller
Ready to increase wealth and secure your financial future in 2025? Don’t let inflation, reimbursement cuts, and staffing challenges hold your practice back from achieving its full potential.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, host Nathan Shields joins the Private Practice Financial Summit, featuring Eric Miller from Econologics Financial Advisors. Together, they reveal actionable strategies for building personal wealth, mastering your financial game plan, and setting your practice up for lasting success.Episode Highlights:● Master Your Numbers Discover why understanding your financial status is the foundation of a thriving practice.● Demand Profit First Shift your mindset to treat profit as a necessity, not just a leftover.● Plan for Expansion and Retirement Learn how to diversify income streams through smart investments and secure long-term financial freedom.Don’t miss this transformative episode! Whether you're starting out or looking to expand, this discussion will reshape how you approach your practice and finances.Take control of your practice’s financial future today. Visit our Linktree for our Coaching Services, Free KPI Dashboard, Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services to build the lifestyle you deserve!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share here!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/Annual Strategic Planning will ensure that your next year keeps you focused on on-target to complete your growth and expansion goals. Go to ppoclub.com to talk with Adam about how we can help you.
Dec 17, 2024 • 38min
Artificial Intelligence (AI): How To Use It And What To Beware Of With Sharif Zeid Of Empower EMR
Sharif Zeid, CEO of EmpowerEMR and a leader in AI solutions for physical therapy, joins the conversation to explore AI’s transformative impact on practice management. He emphasizes starting small with AI tools to improve documentation and reduce burnout. The discussion highlights creative applications, including optimizing marketing and social media content. Zeid also addresses the challenge of compliance, illustrating how AI can enhance accuracy and reimbursements, while cautioning about the ethical implications in healthcare.
Dec 10, 2024 • 35min
Client Of The Month With Tonya Fuller Of Dynamic Mobility And Balance Center
Feeling held back by fear as you build your private practice? This episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast is a MUST-LISTEN!Adam Robbins sits down with Tonya Fuller, owner of Dynamic Mobility and Balance Center, to explore her incredible journey. Tonya shares how she overcame her initial hesitation and scaled her practice to new heights, all while prioritizing patient care and team development.Tune in to discover:How to conquer the fear of taking risks: Tonya reveals how she learned to make bold decisions, like hiring a full-time therapist even when it seemed financially daunting.Why time management is crucial for practice owners: Discover strategies for working on your business, not just in it, so you can focus on growth and avoid burnout.The power of having a clear vision: Tonya explains how setting ambitious goals and prioritizing your vision can lead to remarkable achievements.Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers invaluable insights for overcoming obstacles and building a successful and fulfilling private practice. Grow smarter, not harder, with Dynamic Mobility as your inspiration!Ready to take your practice to the next level?Visit our Linktree for Coaching Services, a Free KPI Dashboard, our Facebook Group, and Annual Strategic Planning Services.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
