Private Practice Owners Club

It's wonderful to highlight a couple of PT owners who are not only past coaching clients but also young mothers who gathered the courage to partner up and create their own PT practice. Susan Halbig, PT, DPT and Karen Pettine, PT, DPT of ABQ Scoliosis and Spine Therapy  in Albuquerque, NM found themselves as new mothers with a common desire to open up their own PT clinic. Not only have they be...

In a clinic with multiple PT providers it can be difficult to get consistent patient results across the team. Tom Dalonzo-Baker recognized that in his team and decided to systematize their patient care process in order to get consistent care, plus it led to better patient compliance and results! In this episode Tom shares with us the thought process that has led him to create the system and thus h...

As a follow-up to our last episode, Dee Bills  of Front Office Guru  shares what makes the best Front Desk/Patient Care Coordinator in terms of mindset, attitude, personality, and ability. There is an ideal mindset and an ideal way to train your front desk that will significantly affect your patients and your PT clinic for the better. The front desk greatly contributes to the welfare of...

The front desk is the first and last thing your patients see. So it's very important to have competent and truly caring people on there. To help you level up your front desk, Dee Bills  is here with 5 key stats that you need to keep track of as a front desk.   Dee Bills started Front Office Guru  because she recognized that her business was hemorrhaging production, efficiency, and p...

Diagnostic ultrasound or musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) has been used for decades in the healthcare industry. It is also within the scope of practice for almost all PTs in the U.S. However, very few PTs have taken the effort to learn how to use it because it is difficult to learn. But its capabilities, if utilized, are able to significantly improve the care and results that PTs get with their...

Are you STILL taking insurances that pay you less than your cost to do business? Why? Losing money and wasting time on low-paying insurances can be a big drain on your business and bottom line. And, from a greater perspective, the fact that owners accept negative-profit pay rates is the reason PT reimbursements continue to decline. On the other hand, there are many owners who decline these contrac...

When there are 80,000 PT ads on Indeed (like there currently are), it can be difficult to stand out from the rest and capture the attention of the best PTs. However, based on his years of recruiting success, Will Humphreys of Rockstar Recruiter has found the secret sauce that has helped many owners find the best fits for their practices and shares them with us in this episode. Love the show? &nbsp...

Owners will, at some time in their experience, get to a point where they're feeling stuck or "languishing" in their business – things aren't progressing, things are "OK" but could be better, and they may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. It's at those times where it's important for the owner to recall their purpose, generate a vision of what they desire, continue to learn and grow, and take...

3D technology took quite some time before it started to be utilized in PT practices... until now. With recent developments in the space, patients and owners are benefitting from this piece of innovation. In this episode, Dr. Joe Simon , CEO of 3DM Diagnostics, shares with us how this technology can improve patient engagement and retention, leading to better outcomes, while also helping PTs obtain...

Kim Nartker , PTA of the  Rehab to Wellness  BOSS podcast (and Stretch Mobility Coach) had Physical Therapy Owners Club host Nathan Shields on her podcast. Listen to the interview where they discussed what you need to consider BEFORE starting up your next side hustle or revenue stream. Discover how the Impact Filter will help you decide if you're ready. There is a lot to consider here, y...

One of the perks of just getting started in business is learning from those who came before you. In this episode, Nathan Shields is joined by long-term friend and business partner  William Humphreys  to discuss some of their biggest mistakes in ownership after two decades in the industry. William is the CEO of  In The Black  (Medical Insurance Billing Consulting). Today, he loo...

How close are you to living the dream? Are you clear about what that looks like? What's your endgame? For what purpose are you working so hard in your clinic? In this episode, Nathan Shields talks to Scott Fritz , author of " The 40 Hour Work Year " discusses what all owners should consider - what is their exit strategy? In other words, begin with the end in mind. Whether you're looking to se...

At the beginning of the year, it is common for PT owners to have a dip in revenue due to various factors. From the holidays, vacations, and deductibles in play to the winter weather, illnesses, etc. Thus,  Econologics'   Eric Miller's  presentation on How to Resolve Cash Flow Issues is a timely one but appropriate for any time an owner has cash flow issues. In this episode, Nathan s...

Some business owners might think that they have everything under control and they are doing the right things for success. But what if they are wrong? What if they are only creating more stress? In this episode, Paul Wright, PT  of Practiceology , shares the seven things that reduce profits and create more stress, and when corrected, can lead to greater growth and freedom. What are you doing w...

Get ready for a quick one. Nathan Shields is interviewed by Paul Wright  of the Practiceology Podcast  as they hit it hard and fast with 7 questions in 7 minutes. Learn how to get “unstuck” as a business owner. Reach out, step out, and start networking today! Love the show?  Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/ If your clinic is growing but your freedom isn't, jo...

81,000 PT ads were posted on Indeed in October 2021. How do you set yourself apart? During this time of "The Great Resignation" PT owners are having a hard time finding PTs as well as the other admin team members. Finding the right people to work with is hard but possible. Will Humphreys , PT of Rockstar Recruiter shares with us what it takes to create the most compelling ad and job offer to attra...

The APTA's Private Practice Section (PPS) hosts an annual PPS Conference dedicated solely to private PT owners. This provides them the opportunity to learn, communicate, and network with other owners in the "trenches." Yet, only 5% of PT owners attend. Why? Learn why you should attend with your host Nathan Shields and his guest Will Humphreys . Will is the CEO of In The Black. He teaches entr...

What should a PT owner do to become successful? In this episode, host Nathan Shields sits as a guest for Edric Zheng's  new podcast. Nathan talks with Edric about what he’s learned as an owner and business coach over the past 20 years. PT owners need to step out of patient care and take the time to run their businesses. As the owner, you need to train your physical therapist to succeed in you...

Unlike other medical practitioners, you will be seeing your physical therapist several times each month or week. Aside from impeccable sessions, you will also be expecting quality - and welcoming - customer service every time. Steve Line, PT , author of The Feel Good Experience  and co-founder of Columbus Physical Therapy  in Columbus, NE, shares what it takes to improve patient complian...

We have been following the journey of Avi Zinn, PT, DPT of Druid Hills PT in Atlanta, GA, for two years, tracking his growth as a newer clinic owner. At this stage, Avi is out of treatment completely and continues to grow his business. Since the last time Avi has been on the show, he's made some changes for the better – hiring another front desk person, implementing weekly team meetings, and plann...

Everyone needs a PT! After all, what is your practice without one? Unfortunately, the current pandemic has made it extra hard to find the right PT. So in this episode, four experts gather together to discuss what PT owners need to do to hire their next PT (when everyone else needs one, too). Nathan Shields is with James Savas  of HR Professional, Brian Weidner  of Career Tree Network, an...

What's the PT's biggest problem? It's finishing documentation. The time and energy it takes to do documentation properly and in a timely manner is a headache that we all must endure. Enter Marc Moore , PT, the owner of Moore Physical Therapy. Marc talks with Nathan Shields about how he found a solution for his clinic. It has changed the lives of his PTs on staff, a benefit that will retain them fo...

If you want your business to generate seven figures, all you need is a business differentiator - small actions that can help your business stand out from the competition. Joining Nathan Shields today is Garrett Salpeter , the Founder of NeuFit  and the creator of the Neubie, a device that safely sends direct current signals precisely to where a patient is experiencing pain or muscle movement...

If there was ONE meeting you should have each year in your business, what would it be? In this episode, Nathan Shields talks about the MOST valuable annual meeting that an owner should have - the Annual Strategy Session. This is the one meeting in which you can step aside from the day-to-day and assess your business as a whole - weak points, strengths, upcoming issues, internal dilemmas, etc. - al...

To succeed, we have to know how to build great relationships. But, how do we do that? Is there a specific process or guideline we can follow? Jeff Sallade , PT, DPT talks about successful expansion of business through partnerships. Jeff and his partner have expanded to more than five clinics in the 10 years they've been open, all with a partnership business model that's allowed their PTs to grow i...