Private Practice Owners Club

Building a successful practice isn’t just about systems, metrics, or clinical skill — it’s about people. And the leaders who get that right don’t just build clinics… they build raving fans.   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Regie Tiu — physical therapist, Queens-based practice owner, keynote speaker, and expert in creating unforgettable c...

Most practice owners think charity is something you do after the business is successful — once there’s more time, more margin, or less stress. But what if giving back isn’t the reward for success… what if it’s the catalyst?   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Will Humphreys to unpack one of the most over...

If hiring feels impossible and retention feels fragile, you’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down why recruiting is harder than ever right now, and why the real solution isn’t “more applicants” — it’s building a retention machine that compounds.   Drawing directly from real-world clinic experience,...

Most practice owners treat finances like a fire drill: frantic at year-end, reactive at tax time, and surprised when cash flow hiccups wreck payroll. What if money management wasn’t a crisis to survive, but a repeatable system you lead on purpose?   In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, host Nathan Shields sits down with financial strategist Eric Miller (Econologics) and bookke...

If you’ve ever looked at your schedule and thought, “We’re slammed…so why is my bank account not moving?” — this episode is going to feel like oxygen. In this PPS 2025 recap conversation, Jerry Durham sits down with Nathan Shields, founder of the Private Practice Owners Club, to break down the real reasons clinics bleed profit — and why the solution isn’t more new patients.   Across this epis...

If your clinic looks busy but the bank balance says otherwise, this episode is for you. Nathan Shields and Adam Robin get raw about the slow bleed that almost sunk a practice — and the exact moves they used to stop the leak and re-build profitability. They cover the blind spots owners accept (too much compassion, not enough accountability), the culture cracks that ripple into revenue, and the conc...

If you’ve ever felt like hiring is a shotgun approach and retention is just luck, this session will change how you build teams. In this Total Talent Masterclass, Brian Weidner (Career Tree Network) sits down with Nathan Shields to unpack a strategic, repeatable approach to building a game-winning culture of recognition and retention that actually moves the needle.   Nathan walks through how i...

If you’ve ever felt like your marketing efforts aren’t moving the needle — or worse, that your business might stall before it scales — this episode is a must-listen. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Kay Sanders, Strategic Growth Partner for Private Practice Owners and Founder of Elevated Edge Consulting. Kay shares her remarkable journey from hittin...

Selling your practice is probably the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make — and once the ink is dry, the hard part begins: where do you invest the proceeds so your future actually works for you?   In this episode of The Financial Beast Podcast , host Eric Miller talks with Nathan Shields — ex-practice owner, real-estate investor, and co-founder of the Private Practice Owners Club — ab...

If you’ve ever felt like your EMR slows you down instead of scaling you up, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Craig Brasington , Director of Revenue Operations at Stride EMR , to unpack the evolution of healthcare tech — and what the next generation of EMRs really means for practice owners.   Craig shares his 20+ years o...

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,...