Brian J. Gallagher, PT.
Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%
Welcome to our award-winning physical therapy podcast for private practice owners who want to set themselves up for success and join the industry's top 10%. Whether your business is just starting up or you're looking to grow as a business leader and stay on top of industry trends, this weekly podcast hosted by Brian Gallagher, PT and Founder of MEG Business, features actionable insights and tips from physical therapy experts who share the marketing, operations, personnel and clinical secrets that not only improve your practice, but also your life as an entrepreneur!
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Apr 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ep.111: What Really Matters Most Right Now? Everything an Owner Should Know 29.04.2020 41:40
This week, Brian attempts to break from the ongoing drama by addressing what a practice owner should know on the topic of leadership. He steers the focus away from the minutiae of how to spend your PPP money (we've been talking about this for a while) and more towards stabilizing your business in terms of training, organizing and developing to emerge from this pandemic stronger. Everyone is conten...
Ep.110: Business as (Un)usual... and What You Can Do About It! 22.04.2020 47:34
On today's podcast, Brian hits on the realities of what is needed as a CEO & Leader through this pandemic. He gives his best advice on how to manage the PPP loan, and how to stay grounded and objective during these unusual times. Brian encourages his listeners to look ahead and make the smartest changes for the present moment, and the near future. Tune in to learn how to be the most effective lead...
Ep.109: Getting to the Bottom of Billing 15.04.2020 40:45
On this podcast, Brian dives into what is needed from a physical therapist's perspective for a very important division - Billing & Collections. He explores the benefits of going with a smaller PT billing group, and how to get to the bottom of the problems you could face in your billing - as PTs weren't trained to do this! In order to have the best billing service, and the best practice, you need t...
Ep.108: The Opportunity for Change is NOW 08.04.2020 37:50
Life has been crazy for all of us within the past few weeks. In this week's podcast, Brian addresses Compliance and strives to give his audience the means to raise the bar and think outside the box during these deeply transitional times. Tune in for advice on how to re-examine your life and ask yourself: "Am I living my life to my maximum potential?" It's your turn - now is the BEST opportunity fo...
Ep.107: Cash-Based Services That Will Help You Survive the Pandemic 01.04.2020 43:46
On this week's podcast, we welcome two Guest Speakers! Jason Waz (DPT, NeuPTTech) and Jillian Warwick (NTP, LiveWellBeyond.com, nutritional therapist) join Brian to discuss cash-based service options to help get practice owners through these challenging times. Remember, Brian recommends that 20% of your gross income be cash-based. Episode at a glance: Jason Waz: In a way, the Neubie E-Stim techno...
Ep.106: How to Adapt and Evolve Your Practice in a Time of Crisis 25.03.2020 51:00
This week, Brian discusses what you can do now to help your patients by taking new actions to keep up with the ever-changing circumstances of PT during Covid-19. He attempts to steer the mentality away from hoarding and cost-cutting, and more towards growth and perseverance in business. You need to "out-create" it by expanding and strengthening your practice. Tune in for tips on how to adapt and e...
Ep.105: Telehealth vs. E-Visits 20.03.2020 19:26
On this podcast, Brian lists the key marketing actions that you simply can't afford to miss in your business. In all the noise around this topic, Brian strives to cut through it all and give you real, successful actions in this department. Learn how to invest in and collaborate with your marketing team. Episode at a glance: We want you connected to legitimate resources You can market that you're...
Ep.104: How to Help Your Patients with Telehealth Services (Feat. Daniel Seidler, PT) 16.03.2020 49:56
"It's all about education, duplication and application." Brian centers this week's podcast around tips for financing your startup and to continue growing your practice. This is a process you need to know how to map out in order to do it properly and in the correct, systematic order. Brian outlines these steps while reminding the listener that money should not be the end goal, but it is valid to st...
Ep.103: Successful Patient Care Strategies (feat. Lisa Chase PT) 11.03.2020 53:57
Ever wonder about the doctor that your doctor goes to? Well, this week Brian is chatting with Lisa Chase, PT, owner of Back to Normal PT in St. Petersburg, FL. She's an expert physical therapist and shares her background in physical therapy and how she has built a unique and successful practice using innovative technologies and education. Today, she's sharing her experience, and the technology she...
Ep.102: What Does it Take to be a Successful Practice Owner 04.03.2020 42:07
This week's podcast covers what it takes to be a successful practice owner. We're not talking about the executive characteristics and traits that you need to be a successful practice owner, but rather, how to overcome a lack of confidence or uncertainty to take the leap into practice ownership. We're working to get you in the mindset, and how to overcome common barriers that prevent you from makin...
Ep.101: What the Heck is Going on in DPT Schools? 26.02.2020 45:52
This week, Brian is elaborating on some conversations with students that he had at CSM. Students and new graduates, you have to be willing to look at yourself and where you are in the profession. New grads and students often have a slightly resentful attitude towards employers based solely on the ideas that they have before even entering the workforce. T his is playing into what many consider to...
Ep.100: What is the Biggest Struggle of PT Owners Today? 20.02.2020 39:31
In this week's episode, we're focusing on the pinnacle of what every practice owner needs to know in order to run a successful practice, and it's not what you think. Yes, we all struggle with the rules and regulations required to be compliant in this heavily regulated environment. But honestly, those elements can be taught and mastered and will remain quite fixed moving forward. However, the offi...
Ep.99: Strategies that will Benefit You, Your Practice, and Your Staff 12.02.2020 36:49
It's time to live the life of a practice owner that you deserve. On this week's episode, Brian briefly recaps his conversation with PPS president, Sandra Norby , from last week's podcast. He discusses the importance of advancing the cause of the APTA to make the physical therapy profession the very best that it can be. He then goes on to share his seven best strategies on how to get your practice...
Ep 98: The State of PPS and the APTA (feat. Sandra Norby, DPT) 05.02.2020 55:53
In this episode, Brian and Sandra Norby (President of the Private Practice Section of APTA) collaborate for an insightful Q&A. The two cover specifics of the physical therapy field, and end with Sandra's incredible accomplishments during her time as president. Tune in for crucial data for private practice owners that is not only relevant now, but into the future. Episode at a glance: When you're l...
Ep.97: People Don't Leave Companies, They Leave Managers 29.01.2020 38:52
It's been proven time and again that success requires sacrifice. In this episode, Brian breaks down the requisite steps for achieving your goals and outlines the fundamental differences in mindset between those who succeed professionally, and those who do not. Be open-minded, willing to learn, and willing to push through what others simply won't. It's all about your viewpoint. Episode at a glance...
Ep.96: Successful Billing Tips to Increase Your Revenue 23.01.2020 39:15
This week, we're joined by Ali and Denise from our MEG Billing team to talk about how to have successful billing to increase your revenue in your practice. Whether you outsource your billing, or if you're managing your billing in house – you know that getting paid is one of those top three challenges of any owner. So, we're sharing what has helped the clients we work with be successful with their...
Ep.95: True Leadership from Other PT Owners 17.01.2020 42:13
Sometimes the most powerful thing a coach or consultant can do is simply listen. By listening closely to the owners I have worked with over the past 20 years, I have learned more than in any course I have ever taken. Their real-life challenges and solutions often bring to light things one would not have envisioned when left to their own accord. So, this week I chose to open up and share with ever...
Ep.94: How to be a Successful Clinical Director 08.01.2020 47:55
This week we're chatting with our Director of Remote Management Services , Abby Keyton, PT. Abby is a physical therapist and started working with Brian as a travel therapist at his clinic in Maryland. During her time in the clinic, she worked her way up to clinical director followed by COO. For the past three years, she's been working with MEG first as a practice coach and then managing offices re...
Ep.93: 5 Things Private Practice Owners Need to Know in 2020 02.01.2020 42:22
As we pay more attention to the innovative leaders within our profession, it's easy to see that we need to break out of the mold we have been working in over the past 4 decades and be revolutionary about how to operate in 2020. We all know that being a great clinician does not equate to you being successful at running a physical therapy private practice. You have to obtain the skills and continue...
Ep.92: What Successful Owners Change About Themselves and Why 23.12.2019 44:00
What is your purpose? In this podcast, Brian explores how to stay causative over your career and the attributes necessary to own and run a successful private practice. He inspires his audience to not shy away from risks and challenges and to color outside the lines in this game of life. He implores his listeners to take a closer look at themselves and to ask "why" instead of "how." Check it out to...
Ep.91: How to Make More Money 18.12.2019 42:29
Let's face it, not many people in this world get very far without making some money. In this podcast, Brian shares his successful actions and tips on how to make more of it! So, be a "go-getter" and learn how to make better money so as to improve your quality of life, live more comfortably, and get the most out of doing what you love. Episode at a glance: SBA loans are great options when opening...
Ep.90: Partnership vs. No Partnership 11.12.2019 33:45
This week we're talking about partnerships. Partnerships are often formed because there is some aspect of business that you don't want to confront. In general, we don't recommend opening a practice with a partnership (with few exceptions). This episode, Brian dives into the challenges that business partnerships face, and how to overcome and confront that which you don't know. Episode at a glance:...
Ep.89: Innovative Strategies to Enhance Your Clinical Toolbox 04.12.2019 45:13
This week, we're sharing an interview with Erik Hums, DPT. We're a little off topic from our usual practice management strategies and a bit more clinical today. Erik is talking with us about new strategies to enhance your toolbox clinically. If you're going to have a great practice, you need to have great products. In order to have great products, you have to be doing something better than they we...
Ep.88: Why You Don't Need an HR Director in Your Office 26.11.2019 27:52
Every office we've worked with that has an Human Resources professional on staff, we've noticed a culture of fear among the staff. The overwhelming majority of these offices are mom and pop offices. In this podcast, Brian strives to bring these truths to light on how to confront them in his usual no-nonsense and honest fashion. Episode at a glance: The information needed to have effective and legi...
Ep.87: How to Spot Toxic Employees 20.11.2019 39:31
When you think about toxic employees, you have to first consider how they become a problem in your clinic. This week, Brian talks about the red flags to spot toxic employees as well as how to avoid hiring them in the first place with our five phase hiring system. Episode at a glance: Understand how to recruit and hire the best with the five phase hiring program - starting with the ad that you writ...
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