Private Practice Survival Guide

Send us Fan Mail Compliance rarely fails in one dramatic moment—it erodes over time through expired licenses, forgotten renewals, overdue trainings, undocumented processes, and negligence. In this Private Practice Survival Guide solo episode, you’ll get a practical blueprint to build a master compliance calendar that protects your practice from silent risk. Learn what to track, how to set proactiv...

Send us Fan Mail Contracts can make or break your private practice. Host Brandon Seigel and business attorney Vanessa Ferguson reveal the most common legal landmines owners step on—often without realizing it—plus the smarter, more cost-effective way to protect yourself before you sign. Learn which clauses survive termination, why the party drafting the agreement has the most leverage, and how high...

Send us Fan Mail If your days are packed yet your progress feels stalled, this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide with host Brandon Seigel shows you exactly how to take your time back. You’ll learn a practical, data‑driven time audit, a fast process for surfacing and exiting hidden obligations, and the three‑question “meeting tax” that can cut 40–60% of meetings while making the rest s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep with Jamey Schrier from Practice Freedom You to expose the crucial business myths that school never taught us, leaving many healthcare practice owners burnt out and broke. Discover why the 'do it myself' mentality is sabotaging your success and learn the essential traits of coachability and vulnerability that define truly thriving practices....

Send us Fan Mail Centralized decision-making turns practice owners into bottlenecks—and drains time, energy, and growth. In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, host Brandon Seigel shows you how to design systems that make smart choices without you in the room. You’ll get practical examples of if-then decision trees, a clear walkthrough of the RAPID framework, steps to set spending author...

Send us Fan Mail Succession isn’t a one-time event—it’s a culture of building leaders who build leaders. In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, host Brandon Seigel sits down with Amy Lafko to redefine succession planning as role clarity, skills development, and proactive pathways for growth. Learn why delegation without development stalls teams, how to assess and train leadership compete...

Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t coming for your practice—it’s already here. In this quick-tip episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel shares a practical toolkit any practice owner can use to cut busywork, reduce no-shows, and scale results heading into 2026 and 2027. From HIPAA-compliant scheduling agents to documentation and scribing, content marketing acceleration, and anal...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to transform your private practice and reclaim your valuable time with expert Erin Clemens on the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast. Many private practice owners find themselves overwhelmed, working 60-80 hours a week, struggling to balance growth with personal well-being. This episode provides actionable strategies for prioritizing, delegating, and optimizing y...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how mapping your patient journey can revolutionize your private practice! This episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide with Brandon Seigel reveals why understanding every touchpoint is crucial for building trust, boosting loyalty, and generating referrals. Learn to identify and eliminate friction points, leverage technology for a superior patient experience, and tr...

Send us Fan Mail Attract patients while you sleep by transforming your digital presence into a true lead engine. Host Brandon Seigel and PS Creative’s Leila Adnani break down how modern private practices can evolve from brochure-style sites to patient-centered funnels, why credibility matters in an AI-driven world, and the local SEO moves that actually get phones ringing. They cover common website...

Send us Fan Mail Hiring without a clear candidate profile is like treating without a diagnosis—costly guesswork that leads to mis-hires. In this Private Practice Survival Guide quick-tips episode, Brandon Seigel shows you how to differentiate job postings from job descriptions, write an anti-job description that polarizes the right fit, and build a data-driven candidate scorecard from your top per...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an insightful episode where we unpack the complexities of HR in private practice, focusing on how to attract and retain "unicorns" – those exceptional A-players who transform your organization. We dive deep into common HR mistakes, the critical role of legally sound employee handbooks, and navigating the intricacies of "at-will" employment. Learn ho...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the essential strategies for private practice owners to establish a robust personal compensation plan. Many entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into building their businesses, yet often neglect their own financial well-being, leading to burnout and stress. This episode unpacks how to effectively pay yourself, distinguishing between compensation for the work you do and...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to transform your private practice into a financial powerhouse with expert Eric Miller of Econologics Financial Advisors. This episode dives deep into essential financial strategies often overlooked by healthcare entrepreneurs. From understanding the true role of a financial planner to treating your household as a "parent company" that invests in your practi...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to step away from your private practice without everything falling apart? This episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast with Brandon Seigel is your roadmap to freedom. Discover why the real barrier to scaling your business isn't hiring, but the lack of documented processes. Learn how to transform your practice from personality-driven to system-driven,...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how virtual assistants are revolutionizing private practices. Join Brandon Seigel and Will Humphreys as they unpack the often-misunderstood world of offshore talent, revealing how VAs are becoming indispensable for physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and other healthcare businesses. This episode challenges traditional hiring mindsets, exploring how embracing glob...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a private practice owner feeling overwhelmed by your calendar? This episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast is your ultimate guide to reclaiming control and transforming your business. Brandon Seigel reveals how a reactive calendar keeps you in management mode, hindering growth and effective leadership. Learn the powerful "owner's weekly calendar r...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, join Brandon as he sits down with the dynamic Jamey Schrier, discussing the core principles of the 'Practice Freedom Mindset.' Dive deep into Jamey's transformative journey from an overwhelmed private practice owner to a strategic leader, uncovering the pivotal moments that reshaped his approach to business and life. This conversation is...

Send us Fan Mail In this essential episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel provides private practice owners with a vital 15-minute daily security checklist designed to protect their operations, patients, and peace of mind. Discover why cybersecurity is not just a product, but a continuous process crucial for safeguarding sensitive medical and financial data from cyber c...

Send us Fan Mail Join Brandon Seigel on the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast as he speaks with cybersecurity expert Yves Martin about the critical importance of cybersecurity for private practices. Discover how a single click can lead to devastating data breaches and ransomware attacks, and learn the essential strategies to protect your business. Yves Martin, president and founder of MQual,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel explores how career development pathways in private practices can improve employee retention, strengthen workplace culture, and create long-term organizational growth. He explains why top team members often begin planning their exit when they cannot see a future inside the practice, and he offers practical str...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, we dissect the revolutionary 'People First' approach with the incredible Amy Lafko. Often, the traditional 'patient-centered care' model, while well-intentioned, can inadvertently lead to team burnout and a struggling practice. Amy shares her transformative journey, revealing how she learned that by prioritizing her team, she ultimat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel breaks down why cash flow management for private practices is one of the most important financial disciplines healthcare business owners can master. He explains how a practice can look profitable on paper and still struggle to make payroll, then walks through practical strategies to improve financial visibilit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, host Brandon Seigel, joined by Sean Healy of Accounted4, unravels the complex relationship between cash flow and profit in private practice. They dive deep into why a profitable P&L doesn't always translate to available cash, and how business owners can navigate these financial waters effectively. Sean shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Siegel breaks down how private practice owners can create a unique clinical positioning statement that helps them stand out in a crowded healthcare market. Instead of relying on vague claims like “quality care” or “patient-centered service,” Brandon explains how specificity, differentiation, and strategic positioning...