Private Practice Survival Guide

Send us Fan Mail In this essential solo episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel uncovers why a strategic professional development budget is not just an expense, but a crucial investment for private practices. Discover how prioritizing employee growth, beyond just clinical CEUs, significantly boosts retention and overall practice success.  Brandon introduces his 4-part R...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Chief HR Strategist Scott Booher challenges the traditional approach to annual performance reviews, arguing for a more dynamic and effective system that truly enhances employee performance. Discover why many companies are moving away from outdated yearly evaluations towards real-time feedback, continuous development, and meaningful employee engagement.  This episode pro...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a prisoner to your own private practice? In this episode, Brandon Seigel reveals how to escape the 'Owner Dependent' trap and build a business that functions autonomously. We dive into the three phases of practice freedom and explain why most owners fail to create a documented succession plan despite wanting to exit within five years.  You'll learn the diffe...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel and the insightful Eric Miller of Econologics Financial Advisors redefine retirement beyond the conventional age of 65. They challenge practice owners to embrace "lifestyle planning," a strategy focused on building financial independence that allows for the pursuit of passions and hobb...

Send us Fan Mail If your private practice is juggling 8–12 different software tools, you’re not alone—and it’s costing you. In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel shares a clear roadmap to move from reactive tech accumulation to a deliberate, ROI-driven stack. Learn why the EMR/EHR billing engine is the cornerstone of profitability, how to run a fast audit to cut wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this essential episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel and IT expert Yves Martin from Amqual dissect the crucial choice between managed IT and the outdated break-fix model for private practices. Discover how proactively managing your technology can safeguard your practice from costly downtime, ensure HIPAA compliance, and protect sensitive client informat...

Send us Fan Mail If tax season gives you anxiety or your books feel messy, this episode will help you build an audit-ready financial system that protects your practice and boosts profitability. Brandon Seigel breaks down how to separate business and personal finances, organize core statements and documentation, and implement weekly and monthly rhythms that make audits a non-event. You’ll learn pra...

Send us Fan Mail Navigate the complexities of IRS compliance and safeguard your small business from potential audits with expert insights from Mark Martukovich. In this episode, we uncover common pitfalls, red flags, and strategic approaches to maintaining impeccable financial records. Learn how proactive tax planning and understanding IRS regulations can protect your practice and ensure long-term...

Send us Fan Mail AI has been in healthcare for decades, but many private practices still buy into hype, under-evaluate tools, and underutilize what they have. In this episode of Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel lays out a clear decision framework to vet vendors, protect compliance, and model ROI so your next AI purchase actually saves time and drives outcomes. From data storage...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this insightful episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide podcast as we explore the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence on private practice with the expert Erin Clemens. Discover how AI is not just a futuristic concept but a practical tool saving countless hours, streamlining operations, and transforming the landscape of healthcare.  Erin shares her jou...

Send us Fan Mail Most practices don’t have a communication problem—they have a communication system problem. In this solo episode, Private Practice Survival Guide host Brandon Seigel breaks down how to audit, organize, and automate your patient messaging so every inquiry is acknowledged, every next step is clear, and trust is built at scale. You’ll learn why fragmented outreach creates no-shows an...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the delicate balance between cutting-edge automation and the irreplaceable human touch in private practice. Join Brandon Seigel and special guest Will Humphreys of Virtual Rock Star as they tackle the biggest fear surrounding technology in healthcare: losing connection. This episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide explores which tasks should never be automated, how...

Send us Fan Mail Build a weekly scorecard that your team can actually use to drive decisions, catch issues early, and keep your practice on track. In this episode, host Brandon Seigel explains why weekly metrics act as leading indicators, how to select 5–7 vital KPIs, and how to set green/yellow/red thresholds that trigger action before problems escalate. You’ll also hear tool options—from spreads...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel sits down with Sean Healy from Accounted4 LLC to dissect the most crucial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that drive actual success in private practice. They explore what metrics truly matter, how often to monitor them, and crucially, how to translate data into actionable strategies that empower practice owne...

Send us Fan Mail If your private practice income is tied to the treatment room, this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide with Brandon Seigel reveals how to turn clinical expertise into scalable, revenue-generating assets. Learn to map repeatable processes into intellectual property, craft a compelling transformation promise, and choose the right format—group coaching, online courses, we...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to building successful digital products and transform your clinical expertise into profitable online courses with Greg Todd! In this episode, we dive deep into the journey from clinician to course creator, exploring how healthcare professionals can leverage their knowledge to generate alternative revenue streams. Greg shares his invaluable insights on identifyin...

Send us Fan Mail Planning your partnership exit before you need it is one of the smartest moves a private practice owner can make. In this episode of Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel lays out the anatomy of a resilient partnership—from ownership and decision-making to dispute resolution and exit provisions—so you can minimize disruption and protect patient care.  You’ll learn how to...

Send us Fan Mail Buy-sell agreements are the overlooked safety net that determines whether your practice survives partnership turbulence or gets stuck in a deadlock. Host Brandon Seigel sits down with attorney Vanessa Ferguson to explain what a buy-sell agreement really does, why you may need one even before adding a partner, and the critical provisions most owners miss—valuation, funding, and tai...

Send us Fan Mail Your energy isn’t a luxury—it’s the fuel behind every decision, patient interaction, and culture cue in your practice. In this solo episode, you’ll learn how to audit your energy, build micro‑reset recovery rituals, and protect high‑energy blocks so you can lead sustainably. We break down the four dimensions of energy—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—and translate them i...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, join us as we delve into 'The Gap and The Gain' with renowned business coach Jamey Schrier of Practice Freedom U. Discover how this transformative concept, originated by Dan Sullivan, can revolutionize the way private practice owners measure progress, celebrate achievements, and avoid the pervasive trap of burnout. Jamey shares invaluable stra...

Send us Fan Mail Want a feedback culture that actually increases engagement and lowers turnover? You’ll get simple, repeatable systems you can run in five minutes a week. Learn how to launch Feedback Fridays (win, struggle, request), replace the broken feedback sandwich with a curiosity-first framework, and build psychological safety with monthly mistake celebrations. You’ll hear the data behind w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amy Lafko, the leader in people management, returns to the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast to tackle the often-challenging topic of difficult conversations. She provides invaluable insights into addressing performance issues while strengthening workplace relationships. Amy shares her unique framework for transforming conflict into an opportunity for connec...

Send us Fan Mail If your private practice is stuck in the weekly content scramble, this episode lays out a simple, repeatable system to turn one long-form piece into a month of distribution. Learn how to use a content multiplication matrix to convert a single episode into 10 outputs, build a three-tier content pyramid, and batch your creation to reduce context switching and stress.  Discover why s...

Send us Fan Mail If you want your private practice content to drive real inquiries—not just likes—this episode lays out a practical blueprint. Brandon Seigel and Leila Adnani unpack how to speak directly to a patient or parent’s specific fears and questions, mirror real search behavior, and build trust with authentic stories, outcomes, and testimonials. They contrast reality‑based content with glo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you losing great clinicians over a small hourly bump because they don’t see the full value of your offer? In this solo episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel explains how to win the compensation perception war by designing a visual total rewards statement that shows the real worth of wages, taxes, benefits, retirement, PTO, development, and flexibi...