The Paul Gough Show

In this episode, I’m calling out something that has completely vanished from most clinics… basic fucking manners. The stuff that actually builds a business. The stuff everyone else seems too busy, too stressed, or too self-absorbed to remember. I talk about why I used to make the mailman a coffee every morning, why he delivered my checks while everyone else’s went missing, and how that simple gest...

In this powerful episode of Paul Meets, I sit down with Joni Redlich (https://kidpt.com/) to unpack how she went from a tiny “dungeon” room and copying what other clinics did… to a thriving, values-driven pediatric practice with OT (and now speech), a 3,000 sq ft space, and a team that delivers deeply personal, family-centered care. You’ll hear how Joni: - Broke the “no one will pay cash” belief a...

If you want a soft, padded, motivational pep talk… skip this episode. This one is a punch in the gut. I’m coming straight at the truth that most clinic owners don’t want to admit: if your business isn’t where you want it to be, it’s because you’re wasting time, hiding from the work that matters, and telling yourself lies about why you “can’t” do it.  High achievers aren’t smarter than you. They ju...

Two PTs. One Roadmap. From Burnout to Cash-Pay Breakthrough🔥 In this special Paul Meets double feature, we sit down with two incredible practice owners – Todd Houghton of Houghton Physical Therapy (MA) and Michael Chin of R3 Athletic & Physical Therapy (CA) – both long-time members of the Paul Gough community who’ve transformed their lives, clinics, and mindsets. From overwhelmed and insuranc...

In this episode, I’m diving into the best moments from the last seven days—straight from my social media, now here for you in audio form. And I’ll be honest with you… If you’re still wondering why you’re not “booked solid,” why your schedule isn’t full, or why you’re not making the kind of money you  should  be—this episode is going to sting a little (but in a good way). It’s not because you don’t...

Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — and in this special Paul On Fire episode, I’ve got one message for every PT clinic owner trying to make sense of the madness in the world right now: 👉 F*ck. Them. All. This episode is a no-holds-barred rant on what’s really holding most business owners back — and it’s not taxes, politicians, or even the economy. It’s the bullshit conversations , the low-energy environm...

Hey, Paul Gough here – and you’re about to listen to one of the most raw, real, and inspirational episodes we’ve ever released on the Paul Gough Audio Experience. In this episode, you’ll hear from not one, not two, but THREE incredible PTs – Will, Jordan, and Ken – who all made the leap from feeling stuck, overworked, and uncertain… to running thriving businesses, reclaiming their time, and steppi...

Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — and in this episode, I’ve pulled together some of the best clips from my social media this week to give you a straight shot of insight, clarity, and a bit of a kick up the arse if you need it. These are the moments that resonated with thousands of PTs online — and I want to make sure you don’t miss them. Here’s what I talk about in this episode: Why chasing vanity servi...

In this episode, I go off on one of the most dangerous lies we feed our kids — and ourselves. It all started when my 12-year-old son, Harry, came home from school and told me a “career advisor” stood up in front of his class and declared: “The decisions you make in middle school will affect the rest of your life.” Seriously? At 12? While he’s still playing Minecraft and watching YouTube? So, I did...

What happens when five burned-out, overwhelmed PT owners finally decide they’re done doing business the hard way? In this raw and emotional episode, we take you behind the scenes of PPM LIVE 2025 — and into the hearts and minds of 5 clinic owners who stood on stage and revealed the exact moment everything changed . You’ll hear the truth about what it really feels like to run a clinic on empty — an...

Hey, it’s Paul Gough here, and welcome to Paul’s Highlights — this is your weekly dose of the best clips we posted on social media… now in audio format so you can listen on the move. In this week’s highlights, I cover some absolute game-changing mindset shifts you need to make in your business — especially if you want to stop struggling and start scaling in 2025. Here’s what you’ll hear: 🔥 Why th...

Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — and in this special Paul on Fire episode, I’m going off. Wherever I go in the world, people tell me they love it when I rant — so that’s exactly what I’m giving you today. No fluff. No filters. Just raw, unfiltered truth for clinic owners who are sick of being stuck. I’m talking about: That guy who told me I sounded like a car salesman… and why people who hate being sol...

In this special episode of Paul Meets, I sit down with one of the original members of the Planet Paul community — Carrie Jose, founder of CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates in Portsmouth, New Hampshire ( https://cjphysicaltherapy.com/ ). Carrie’s story is one of bold moves, big mindset shifts, and the resilience it takes to grow a business where everyone said it wouldn’t work. 🔑 Inside this conver...

Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — welcome back to another episode of The Paul Gough Audio Experience. In today’s show, I’ve pulled together the BEST clips that have gone out across my social channels this past week — but now, you get them in audio format so you can listen on the move, at the gym, or wherever you get your thinking done. 🔥 Inside this episode: - Why trying to please everyone is a losing...

Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — and this episode might just be my favorite rant yet. I’ve gone full throttle on everything from why insurance is the slow death of your clinic, to what’s actually keeping you broke and burned out. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or just done with being overworked and underpaid… this one’s for you. Inside this Paul on Fire episode: - Why the insurance system is...

This episode of  The Paul Gough Audio Experience  brings together my most viral social media clips from the past week—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the frontlines of real business ownership. In this highlight reel, I dive deep into what separates thriving clinic owners from everyone else. You’ll hear me on: Why buying new machines doesn’t make you more money (but marketing does) The three thi...

This episode will rattle your cage—in the best way possible. In this Paul On Fire episode, I go off about one of the most toxic beliefs holding clinic owners back: the idea that you have to choose between success in business or fulfillment in life. You’ve been taught that wanting BOTH is greedy. That to be a good parent, you need to sacrifice your ambition. That to run a clinic, you can’t have fre...

In this powerful episode of Paul Meets, I sit down with the amazing Hoang Tran (https://handtherapysecrets.com) – an incredible hand therapist from Miami, FL – whose story is going to light a fire under any clinic owner feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain tired of doing it all alone. Hoang shares her journey from hospital-employed to private practice owner, and how the very thing that made h...

🎧 Why Clinical Skills Alone WON’T Make You Rich in 2025… In this powerful episode of The Paul Gough Audio Experience, I rip apart one of the biggest myths in our profession: that clinical skills are all you need to succeed. You’ll hear the most impactful social media clips of the week, covering topics like: Why being “the best” therapist means NOTHING if no one knows who you are. How marketing is...

Paul On Fire 🔥 This Isn’t Just Another Podcast—This Is Paul, Unleashed. If you've ever said, “I just listen for the rants”… this one's for you. Inside this  special edition of The Paul Gough Podcast , I’m going OFF. No filters. No holding back. Just the raw, unvarnished truth about what it  really  takes to win in business and life as a physical therapy clinic owner. We’re calling it:  Paul On Fi...

In this powerful episode of Paul Meets, I sit down with Shiraj Chakraborty, a private practice owner from California who’s breaking through the $250K ceiling and building a business around his life — not the other way around. From feeling overwhelmed with 10+ things pulling at him every day, to getting real clarity and confidence on pricing, positioning, and brand building… this episode is packed...

In this one, I share with you the story of one of the most ambitious and success-hungry PTs I've ever worked with. You're about to hear from Keith Roed - of Impact PT in Sioux City, Iowa - as he presents to the room at last year’s PPM LIVE (23) in Orlando. At each event, I invite 5 clients to the stage to share with the room their best lessons on growing a business as well as what worked in market...

In this one, I share with you some amazing highlights from the keynote session James Lawrence gave at PPM LIVE in 2022. My favorite was when James spoke about it being ok to have a "five-minute pity party - but no more". The best thing about this Podcast is not just the content, but the story behind how James was the INSPIRATION for the amazing Chris Nikic - who happens to be the speaker at PPM LI...

In this one I share with you LIVE footage from when we had Dan Kennedy - the worlds No.1 Marketing Expert and  guy who taught me everything I know about Marketing - on my stage at PPM LIVE. One of the things I got from Dan was the ability to make myself immune from criticism. Easier said than done, especially when you're in pursuit of a successful business that means you have to say and do things...

In this one I interview the amazing Kevin O'Leary from Shark Tank... Kevin was the keynote speaker at my event a few years ago and today I am sharing with you some of the highlights of his session... Including: - Why Truthfulness is Your Best Business Strategy  - Non-Negotiable Standards: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success! - The Key to Great Leadership: Listen and Tell the Truth - Master Team Per...