Grow Your Practice Podcast

Register for Titans of Private Practice Live at https://titansofprivatepractice.com/. Use discount code live20 at checkout to save on your ticket. Josh Funk, founder of Rehab 2 Perform, joins the Grow Your Practice Podcast to share how he built and scaled one of the most recognizable private practice PT brands. In this episode, Josh breaks down sustainable scaling, creating repeatable systems, bui...

Register For Titans of Private Practice Live at https://titansofprivatepractice.com/ Private practice physical therapy owners are constantly told they need more leads, better ads, stronger SEO, and a bigger digital presence. But according to Kayla George, Chief Marketing Officer of JAG Physical Therapy, growth does not start with a flashy campaign. It starts with people, community, clear systems,...

Register For Titans of Private Practice Live at https://titansofprivatepractice.com/ Learn more about Jag PT: www.jagpt.com/ The Big Opportunity for Private Practice PT Private practice physical therapy is changing fast. Between staffing challenges, reimbursement pressure, direct access opportunities, technology, AI, and rising patient expectations, today’s practice owners need more than clinical...

Register for Titans of Private Practice Live at https://titansofprivatepractice.com/ In this episode of the Grow Your Practice Podcast, Chad explores how self-limiting beliefs can quietly become the biggest constraint holding private practice owners back. He shares real examples from his own PT practice journey, including how changing one belief helped him hire three physical therapists in 90 days...

https://www.pteverywhere.com/ Register for Titans of Private Practice Live at https://titansofprivatepractice.com/ In this episode of the Grow Your Practice Podcast, Chad sits down with Andrew Shofner, CEO of PT Everywhere, to discuss the rise of cash pay and hybrid physical therapy practices. They explore PT burnout, declining insurance reimbursements, student loan pressure, and why many clinicia...

In this episode of the Grow Your Practice podcast, Chad Madden sits down with Jimmy McKay of PT Pintcast to talk about the future of physical therapy, student loan pressure, value-based communication, and the role of AI in healthcare. Jimmy shares how his unique path from radio DJ to DPT shaped his ability to communicate, educate, and connect with the PT profession. This episode is packed with ins...

In this episode of the Grow Your Practice Podcast, Chad Madden talks with Heidi Jannenga and Shelley Menk about Rizing Tide, a nonprofit scholarship and mentorship initiative supporting underrepresented physical therapy students and residents. They discuss the PT staffing shortage, the importance of diversity in patient care, and what new graduates are really looking for from employers. Shelley al...

In this episode, Chad Madden breaks down the real playbook for rolling out cash pay services inside a private practice. He shares how his team 6x’d cash pay revenue, the three-step promotion strategy that works, and why clinician confidence matters more than most owners realize. You’ll also hear real numbers from laser, HBOT, and reactivation campaigns so you can see what successful implementation...

In this episode, Chad Madden gives a preview of the upcoming Breakthrough Virtual Summit: State of PT: The New Rules of Private Practice Growth in 2026 . He shares what practice owners can expect, from reimbursement challenges and AI to cash-based services, compliance, team building, and practice valuation. If you own or lead a private practice, this free event is designed to help you navigate ind...

In this episode, Chad Madden shares the behind-the-scenes origin story of Breakthrough—starting with a cold email in 2012 and a call with Carl Mattiola (then at Tesla). You’ll hear how private practice marketing evolved as physician referrals declined, and why direct-to-consumer strategy became essential. Chad breaks down the shift from courses and newsletters to a unified, three-channel marketing...

Private practice owners: feeling stuck in the clinic and stretched thin? In this episode of the Grow Your Practice podcast, host Chad Madden interviews Jamey Schrier on moving from burned-out clinician to true business owner. You’ll hear the pivotal moments (including a literal clinic fire), the mindset shifts around identity and ego, and a practical first step to reclaim your time. If you want a...

Chad breaks down the 2026 state of private practice across four pillars: people, finance, operations, and marketing. You’ll hear hard numbers on the DPT shortage and debt, why reimbursement + inflation equals a ~29% hit since 2019, and how cash-pay services are stabilizing margins and improving outcomes. He also shares systems to streamline ops and a playbook for always-on marketing—even when you’...

Most PT owners outgrow word-of-mouth long before they build a true demand engine. In this episode, Chad Madden breaks down the five levels of marketing awareness —from “I don’t need marketing” to running a predictable patient pipeline—and shows how to pick the right next step for your stage. You’ll learn where most clinics stall, how to avoid the DIY trap, and what a unified system looks like when...

Chad Madden sits down with Dr. Ben England, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, to break down why adding treatment technology (laser, shockwave, direct current, dry needling, HBOT) isn’t a fad—it’s what today’s patients expect. We cover how to roll out cash-pay services, pricing, ROI, and the mindset shift clinicians need to recommend ethically and confidently. Ben also shares a turnaround story and how mentorship/...

Private practice builder Ryan Christoff joins Chad Madden to unpack how he grew from one clinic to 26 in Western PA. He shares the two books that shaped his mindset, the sub-$500 tool that moved the needle, and the painful expansion mistake that became a turning point. You’ll hear practical hiring and retention tactics, why “foot on the gas” matters, and how AI will reshape scheduling, authorizati...

Chad Madden and Dr. Ben Fung break down the behaviors that keep schedules full and graduation rates near 100%—from “left/right-brain” patient communication to always ending each visit on a win. They unpack UpDoc’s Corporate Quality Index (CQI), including intention-to-stay thresholds that predict retention, and why soft skills and on-stage presence matter. You’ll hear practical cues you can deploy...

PT owner Chad Madden sits down with industry veteran Bob Kowalick to unpack what it really takes to scale beyond yourself. They cover the #1 book that shaped Bob’s approach, painful (and expensive) lessons on “trust but verify,” and why data. not opinions, must drive your systems. You’ll hear how to invest in yourself, innovate through experimentation, and the coming shift to PTs owning musculoske...

Thinking about buying or merging with another private practice? In this episode, Chad Madden breaks down an 8-step checklist to value a practice correctly, avoid common pitfalls, and de-risk your acquisition. You’ll learn how to assess owner dependency, calculate value using EBITDA × a fair multiple, run airtight due diligence, and spot red flags before you sign. Plus: when opening de novo beats b...

Learn the four levels of private practice owners using AI—from “minor leaguer” to “hall of famer”—and see exactly how PT leaders are hiring faster, filling schedules, and building smarter systems. We cover real examples (hiring ads that 200× results, cash-based promos with RunDNA, payer rate negotiations, and RCM wins) plus a simple path to level up. If shrinking margins and rising costs are squee...

Private practice owner Justin Pezick of Orthopedics Plus shares how he went from “nice-sounding” job posts to high-converting, principle-driven ads using AI—boosting applicants from 2–3/week to 4–5/day. We cover purpose → principles → process, translating work-life balance into concrete policies, and smart prompt engineering to avoid fluff and hallucinations. You’ll also hear how leadership work (...

Chad Madden sits down with DPTs Brenna Strawser & Christian Grove to unpack the simple, repeatable systems behind 500+ Google reviews and months of 100% graduation rates. You’ll hear the exact “ask” script, how to use QR codes at discharge, proactive scheduling to keep caseloads full, and empathy-driven communication that boosts outcomes. Perfect for private practice owners and clinical leader...

Chad Madden is joined by five-time guest Doug Adams (Omega Project & RunDNA). Doug shares the books, systems, and mindset shifts that helped him avoid burnout, build high-value care, and scale through people and processes. You’ll learn a clever $200 marketing play, why specialization wins, and how to run a weekly “board meeting” at home to keep life and practice aligned. Enjoy the episode? Sub...

In this episode of the Grow Your Practice podcast, Chad Madden welcomes back Doug Adams from RunDNA and the Omega Project to discuss how gait and running analysis is revolutionizing physical therapy clinics. Discover how incorporating cutting-edge gait analysis can enhance patient outcomes, differentiate your clinic, and increase revenue through cash-based services. Learn from real-world success s...

Feeling stuck with low margins—even when your clinic is full? You’re not alone. In this video, Chad Madden walks through why most private practice owners feel powerless to improve their payer mix and how small strategic changes can add $60K+ in monthly profit without adding more patients or staff. You’ll learn the Quantity → Quality → Viability framework, real examples from clinics across the coun...

In this episode, Chad Madden interviews Chandler Bolt, founder of SelfPublishing.com, on how private practice owners can use a book to grow their business. Chandler shares how he went from failed startup to publishing over 7,000 books and explains why a book is the best marketing asset for attracting leads, building authority, and generating referrals. If you're a practice owner looking to stand o...