Private Practice Survival Guide

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...

Send us Fan Mail In this critical episode, Brandon Seigel sits down with healthcare entrepreneur Greg Todd to dissect the "insurance trap" and reveal how healthcare providers can build a powerful authority brand. Discover why relying solely on insurance is a dangerous game and learn actionable strategies to differentiate your practice, monetize your expertise, and create a thriving ecosy...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to a well-oiled private practice with Brandon Seigel in this insightful episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide. Discover why an employee operations manual is indispensable, not just for you, but for your entire team. Learn actionable strategies for creating a dynamic, effective operations manual that ensures smooth transitions and sustained productivity,...

Send us Fan Mail Building a strong HR foundation is crucial for the success and compliance of any private practice. In this insightful episode, Brandon Seigel welcomes Scott Booher, Chief HR Officer at Wellness Works Management Partners, to discuss the must-have policies that protect your practice and foster a thriving work environment. They explore the complexities of HR in healthcare, from avoid...

Send us Fan Mail In this quick tip episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel lays out the five most common compliance blunders that put private practices at risk—often not from sophisticated hackers, but from everyday employee negligence and preventable process gaps. Brandon explains why “their mistake becomes your mistake” when it comes to HIPAA, fraud exposure, billing inte...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel explains how to run internal compliance audits as a proactive defense strategy—before HR errors, documentation gaps, or billing issues turn into denials, paybacks, fines, or legal exposure. He breaks practice compliance into three core pillars— HR, billing/coding, and clinical documentation —and shows why audi...

Send us Fan Mail In this quick tip episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel breaks down how to identify (and actually hire) your ideal team player—before turnover, training costs, and culture damage pile up. He explains why most practice owners hire to “fill a seat” instead of hiring someone who changes the game, then walks through the real financial and operational cost of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel breaks down why a clearly defined, intentionally built team is one of the most powerful growth levers in private practice. Backed by real-world data and leadership psychology, Brandon reframes “team culture” from a feel-good concept into a measurable business strategy—one that directly impacts patient satisfaction...

Send us Fan Mail In this Private Practice Survival Guide quick tip, Brandon Seigel breaks down how to find the ideal buyer for a private practice using a strategy-first lens—grounded in market realities, buyer behavior, and value drivers that impact deal outcomes. He explains what’s fueling the private practice consolidation wave, why many physicians sell (administrative burden, rising costs, stag...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel breaks down one of the most overlooked—but most critical—elements of private practice ownership: defining your endgame and building a deliberate exit strategy. Rather than reacting to burnout, retirement pressure, or market shifts, Brandon challenges practice owners to forecast their “final play” early and let...

Send us Fan Mail In this quick tip episode of Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel breaks down how to accurately define the sales valuation of a private practice—and why misunderstanding valuation mechanics can cost owners hundreds of thousands of dollars at exit. He explains the two primary deal structures ( stock sales vs. asset sales ), how insurance contracts and tax IDs impact dea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel delivers a comprehensive, real-world breakdown of succession planning for private practices —and why it’s far more than just an exit strategy. He explains how succession planning applies to leadership, clinical, operational, and ownership roles, and why the most successful practice owners plan years (or decade...

Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Tip episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , Brandon Seigel breaks down what it really means for a private practice to operate as a Management Services Organization (MSO) —and why owning your MSO can be a powerful strategic advantage. He explains how an MSO separates non-clinical functions like HR, billing, operations, compliance, marketing, and technology in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast , Brandon Seigel breaks down the multi–tax ID private practice model and why relying on a single tax ID can limit growth, care delivery, and operational freedom. Drawing from real-world experience, Brandon explains how separating insurance-based care, concierge/private pay services, and a Management Services Organizati...

Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Tip episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, Brandon Siegel shares the leadership books that shaped how he builds culture, earns trust, and leads teams in healthcare. He breaks down key lessons from Leaders Eat Last , The Advantage , Drive , Dare to Lead , and The 5 Levels of Leadership —covering psychological safety, organizational clarity, intrinsic...