

Grow Your Practice Podcast
Grow Your Practice Podcast
Each week, the Grow Your Practice Podcast with Chad Madden of Breakthrough brings you no-nonsense marketing & business growth strategies that deliver new patients and higher profits.
Co-Founder of Breakthrough, Owner of Madden Physical Therapy and Author of "Killer Marketing Secrets for Private Practice PTs", Chad grew his practice 600% in the last five years using direct response marketing strategies. He sees more than 200 new patients each month in his single location Private Practice. Now he's teaching over 800 Practice Owners to do the same.
Co-Founder of Breakthrough, Owner of Madden Physical Therapy and Author of "Killer Marketing Secrets for Private Practice PTs", Chad grew his practice 600% in the last five years using direct response marketing strategies. He sees more than 200 new patients each month in his single location Private Practice. Now he's teaching over 800 Practice Owners to do the same.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 48min
Growing Profitability and Gaining Work-Life Balance with Ben Wobker
Chad talks with Seattle-based practice owner, Ben Wobker.
Ben shares his experience prioritizing work-life balance in a growing practice.
He talks through his experience ending a major insurance contract and how it has impacted his practice. (He wishes he had done it years ago!)
They also chat about what's new in Google ads and what a new payment model for PTs could look like.

Apr 22, 2022 • 50min
Dr. Jennifer Ratner Shares Learnings from Her Rapid Practice Growth
In this episode, Physical Therapist and Practice Owner Dr. Jennifer Ratner shares insights from her rapid practice growth.
Dr. Ratner opened up her practice in Fort Worth, Texas in November 2018. Since then, her practice has grown by leaps and bounds and today she has a total of 20 employees in 6,400 square feet.
You'll hear about all the twists and turns of Dr. Ratner's practice growth journey and learn what she would do differently as well as what are her keys to success.
Looking for more practice growth resources? Visit www.getbreakthrough.com/resources for handbooks, online trainings, cheat sheets and more.

Apr 15, 2022 • 1h
The Evidence Based Chiropractor Nails Marketing, Shares Revenue Growth Secrets
In one of our best episodes yet, Dr. Jeff Langmaid (The Evidence Based Chiropractor)shares his philosophy on marketing, revenue growth and practice management.
We discuss the problem with discounts and vouchers. Dr. Jeff shares the key to his marketing success and we talk about how marketing is an opportunity to teach, educate, and connect. And how to get consistent with it.
Dr. Jeff also shares 3 primary ways practices can create monthly recurring revenue.
Want to hear more from Dr. Jeff Langmaid? Check out his blog and podcast:
Blog: https://blog.thesmartchiropractor.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-evidence-based-chiropractor-chiropractic/id1061477376

Apr 8, 2022 • 46min
The Power of Patient Education with Dr. Don Pelto
Today's guest is Dr. Don Pelto, the first ever Podiatrist on the Grow Your Practice Podcast!
In addition to running his own podiatry practice, Dr. Don educates on practice management and marketing via his YouTube channel, podcast, and Practice Mastery course.
One of the key topics we talk about in this episode is the power of patient education. How creating educational content for patients attracts new patients and increases patient loyalty.
To hear more from Dr. Don, check out the links below:
Website - www.podiatrypracticemastery.com
YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxwOcZdGBuqqFUazUbGyMQ
Podcast - Podiatry Practice Mastery - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/don-pelto-podiatry-practice-mastery/id1547906476

Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 2min
Practice Owner Panel: Two Systems that Drive Consistent Revenue Growth
As you’re navigating this year’s steep Medicare cuts, hiring challenges, and inflation— it's good to know about the most effective technologies and systems that can be implemented quickly to grow revenue.
In this panel discussion, you’ll hear from other PT owners about their experience with two systems: Breakthrough's Patient Demand System and DJO's LightForce Therapy Lasers.
The key aim of both systems is increasing revenue for your practice, while helping you help more people.
Today's guests:
-Dr. Anthony L. Cere, PT, DPT, MSE, MTC, Owner, Kinetix Physical Therapy, P.A.
-Brandi Labhart, Physical Therapy Manager, Advanced Rehabilitation, Inc.
-Mark Callanen, Director, Clinical Education and Marketing, DJO Recovery Sciences

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Getting a Consistent Flow of Patients with Google & YouTube Ads [Recorded Webinar]
In this episode, you’ll hear from Robin Horace, Breakthrough's Media Director. Robin walks through how to choose your advertising platforms, how to structure a campaign and write ad copy, and the do’s and don’ts of online advertising.
Looking for more practice growth resources? Visit getbreakthrough.com/resources.

Mar 18, 2022 • 43min
The Evolution — and Future — of Physical Therapy Marketing
Chad explores the evolution of PT marketing, from a reliance on physician referrals to direct access.
He discusses the most common successes and pitfalls practice owners make, and shares a vision for the future of PT marketing.

Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 5min
My Story: How I Built a $10Million Private Practice
In less than 5 years, Chad increased the value of his practice from $4M to more than $10M. In this episode, he shares what he learned on his journey, as well as the strategies and systems that led to massive practice growth.
If you're planning to exit in the next 5 - 20 years, you need to know how to grow the value of your practice.
In this episode, Chad shares the 15 determinants of practice value and gives the magic formula for calculating the value of your practice.
Interested in learning more about the strategies and systems Chad used? Visit getbreakthrough.com/podcastoffer for a demo of the Breakthrough platform.
Breakthrough's system employs the exact strategies Chad uses in his practice every day.

Mar 4, 2022 • 53min
California Practice Owner Lauren Masi on Clinic Expansion and Filling New Hires' Schedules
Special guest Lauren Masi, Owner of Lafayette Physical Therapy, opened a second clinic location this year.
In this episode, Lauren discusses her learnings from growing and expanding her practice. She shares her strategies around hiring and how to fill a new hire's schedule.
Plus, Lauren goes into detail about the specific marketing tactics that work best for her practice to generate consistent patient demand.
Interested in using some of the same patient demand strategies that have contributed to Lauren's success? Visit getbreakthrough.com/podcastoffer for a consultation with Breakthrough. As a podcast listener, you'll get a $50 Amazon gift card when you attend the consultation.

Feb 25, 2022 • 60min
No Surprises Act & Medical Review Audits with BCMS President Mary Daulong
Chad Madden connects with BCMS President and CEO Mary Daulong, also known as the Queen of Compliance. Get details on the No Surprises Act and Medical Review Audits. Learn what you need to do to comply.
Want to learn more from BCMS? Head to bcmscomp.com.
For free practice growth resources, visit getbreakthrough.com/resources.