Private Practice Owners Club

Most practice owners believe burnout is just part of the job — long hours, heavy workloads, and endless demands. But what if burnout isn’t a personal flaw… what if it’s a system problem?   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Kelly Higdon , co-founder of zynnyme , therapist, business coach, and author of Therapist Burnout . Kelly has spent the...

Most practice owners think profitability and patient care are at odds—you either make money or you do right by your patients. The truth? You can (and must) do both.   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Dan Neissany —physical therapist turned entrepreneur, healthcare consultant, podcast host, and co-founder of Best Practice Strategies. Dan’s missi...

Are you still doing it all in your private practice? The administrative tasks, the scheduling, the follow-ups – it's a one-way ticket to burnout. In this episode, Adam Robin of Inbox Zero , a company that specializes in connecting healthcare practices with top-tier VAs, talks with Nathan Shields about these two modern yet under-utilized resources. We dive into how leveraging virtual assistants and...

Most practice owners dream about freedom, growth, and leading a thriving team—but few are willing to suffer through the grind it takes to get there. Jeffrey Smith is one of those rare owners who bet big on himself… and won.   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Jeff Smith, owner and CEO of Alpenglow Physical Therapy in Billings, Montana. Jeff laun...

Most practice owners work 60+ hours a week trying to grow their business – yet when it comes to their personal and business finances, most are flying blind. What if you had a simple “financial plan of care” that gave you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for building real wealth?   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with John Askin , a financial plan...

Most private practice owners want to diversify revenue—but the thought of managing inventory, upfront costs, and admin headaches kills the idea before it starts. What if there was a way to add meaningful value for your patients and create a new stream of income, without adding work to your plate?   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with the founders...

In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Adam Robin sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and unapologetic capitalist Paul Singh , CEO of Strata PT , for an unfiltered conversation on building successful businesses—inside and outside of healthcare.   Paul has invested in over 3,200 companies across multiple industries, giving him a rare, big-picture perspective on what really drives growth. He shares...

Mark Callanen, PT, DPT of Enovis breaks down the clinical science, real-world applications, and business implications of Shockwave and Lightforce laser technologies—helping private practice owners understand not just how they work, but why they may be worth considering. Nathan Shields explores these two cutting-edge modalities making waves in the physical therapy world. You’ll learn: What conditio...

Spencer Shoemaker took Performance Therapy from 5 clinics to 23 in just a few years expanding across multiple specialties including pediatrics, OT, speech, ABA, chiropractic, pelvic health, and sports performance. His growth hasn’t come from luck, it’s come from vision, tough leadership, and the ability to find the right people to bring ideas to life.   In this episode of the Private Practice...

Blaine Stimac started with one small clinic in Kalispell, Montana. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Health & Rehab Solutions , leading 40 clinics across five states. Few people in our industry have navigated the growth journey at that scale—and even fewer can break it down as clearly as Blaine.   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with...

Many therapy clinic owners struggle with the idea of making money — as if profit somehow conflicts with patient care. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Eric Miller of Econologics to unpack the deep mindset blocks that keep physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy clinic owners from achieving real growth and financial freedo...

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Lance Gross of GTS Physical Therapy to tackle one of the most overlooked profit killers in private practice: poor revenue cycle management (RCM), leading to sub-optimal revenue and profits. Lance breaks down how clinic owners can dramatically improve cash flow, revenue, and profitability by tightening up RCM...

In this eye-opening episode, Nathan Shields sits down with a PPOClub Conference keynote speaker Scott Gardner , founder of the United Physical Therapy Association (UPTA), for a candid conversation about his noble stand against industry failure. He talks about his mission to address the growing challenges facing private practice owners and why many feel abandoned by the APTA. Scott also shares what...

Have you ever considered what it would take for you to stand out in your community, what you would have to do differently to grow your practice and make a bigger impact? In this episode, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin discuss the 5 things you must do if you want to generate the impact that you're seeking. You may be surprised to find that it doesn't require a significant amount a month, doesn't req...

In this high-impact roundtable, Nathan Shields brings together three leading voices in the private practice space to tackle two of the biggest challenges clinic owners face today: filling your schedule with new patients and enrolling your team to take ownership in driving your business forward. Join expert panelists Adam Robin (co-owner of Private Practice Owners Club Coaching ), Justin Gilligan,...

Be Among The First PTs To Empower Your Patients — And Get Paid Doing It Dive into a powerful conversation on ilovept.org ’s XPRT2ND initiative, a PT-led movement transforming the way medical referrals are being made. Through a patient-first, surgery-last approach, orthopedic care has been greatly improved and made more accessible.   What you’ll discover in this episode between Adam Robin and...

Nathan Shields attended the Nashville Mastermind with members of the PPOClub this June. Adam Robin joins him in this insightful conversation about the things they have learned during the event, particularly the top three challenges currently faced by private practice owners. Tune in as they break down valuable tips about leadership development, talent recruitment, and time-focus management. Want t...

Ready to punch through plateaus and scale with purpose? In this high-energy solo episode, Nathan Shields—former multi-clinic owner and founder of the Private Practice Owners Club—shares the five guidelines he uses with coaching clients to ignite sustainable growth. Whether you’re running a single location and considering hiring a new therapist, or looking to open your next location, these principl...

Do you ever feel like your practice is running you instead of the other way around? That was Emily Gilmore until she faced a brutal truth and made one move that changed everything.   Emily’s story is raw, real, and something every private practice owner needs to hear – especially if you're stuck, scaling too fast, or silently burning out. She built two booming locations during the chaos of CO...

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁. You decide to. In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly how top-performing Private Practice owners flip the switch and do it. Tune in and listen as Nathan Shields and Adam Robin unpack the mindset and mechanics behind scaling to 7-figures in private practice. Adam drops the exact internal shifts and strategic moves that helped him multiply his income, exp...

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸? If your practice feels more like a prison than a path to freedom, this episode is your wake-up call. Greg Todd drops one of the realest, most energizing conversations on what it actually takes to win as a private practice owner today.   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Greg Todd , serial entrepreneur, speaker, and the “𝗨...

Are you sick of battling insurance companies for pennies while your patients beg for more? What if you could unlock new revenue, improve outcomes, and deepen patient loyalty – all without adding more stress? ​ In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, host Nathan Shields welcomes Garrett Salpeter, founder of NeuFit , to break down how adding cash-based services like athletic per...

Tired of being the only one who gives a damn? It’s time your team started acting like owners – not just clocking in and out. In this episode, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down the real reason your team isn't stepping up – and what to do about it. If you’ve been feeling like you’re dragging people uphill, doing all the work, and wondering why no one else seems to care as much… this one’s for...

Feeling stuck trying to grow your practice? Discover how smarter marketing can drive more patients, better hires, and bigger profits without sacrificing your time or freedom. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Adam Robin welcomes Neil Trickett, CEO and Founder of Practice Promotions. With over two decades of experience as a PT, practice owner, and marketing expert, Neil s...

Most private practice partnerships fail. But what if the right partner could double your growth and boost cash flow in weeks—not years? In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields, co-owner of the Private Practice Owners Club and a seasoned entrepreneur, was invited by Eric Miller of Econologics Financial Advisors and host for The Financial Beast Podcast in a powerf...