

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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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.

Feb 18, 2022 • 23min
The Marketing Flywheel — How to Get More Patient Visits
In this episode, Chad Madden talks about the evolution of marketing in private practice. He introduces the Marketing Flywheel, a proven framework for direct-to-consumer marketing success.
Hundreds of Breakthrough customers use the flywheel model to consistently get more patient visits. Learn more at getbreakthrough.com.

Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 3min
How to Hire Clinicians When It Seems Impossible to Compete
In this special episode, Chad Madden discusses the current hiring market with PT Hiring Expert Wendy Beaudet, VP of Talent Acquisition at InSearch Medical.
Highlights:
[05:41] The State of Hiring in 2022
[11:44] Common Hiring Mistakes That May Be Getting In Your Way
[17:12] The 8-Step Personnel System Chad Uses, from the book Who by Geoff Street and Randy Street (https://whothebook.com/)
[18:40] Sourcing to attract the right candidates for your open position
[25:09] Screening out who should move on and asking the right questions
[41:29] Building an interview process that helps you ensure values alignment
Visit getbreakthrough.com/resources for more private practice owner resources on hiring, marketing and financial planning.

Feb 4, 2022 • 38min
Marla Ranieri On Growing Revenue with Conversion Tools
Marla Ranieri, President of the Physical Therapy Division of Better Healthcare, on growing revenue though conversion tools, data and operational efficiencies.

Jan 27, 2022 • 39min
Mike Fink on the evolution of manual therapy, what future employers should look for in DPTs and more
Mike Fink, Department Chair at Lebanon Valley College, on the evolution of manual therapy, what future employers should look for in DPTs, and the academia versus private practice owner conundrum.

Jan 21, 2022 • 38min
NY Practice Owner Kim Clark Sheds Light On How She Built a Lifestyle Practice
NY Private Practice Owner Kim Clark Sheds Light on How She and Husband and PT Partner, Jamie Clark, Built a Lifestyle Practice While Raising 4 Kids