The Paul Gough Show

In this one I share with you my own experience of meeting and working alongside Daymond John at one of the past PPM LIVE events. I got to spend an hour or so with Daymond before he went on stage to deliver a keynote, and I learned that he thinks RADICALLY different about time and how to make the most of it. I'll tell you more on the podcast. He then went on to talk about having just "27 summers le...

In this one I RELIVE the magic of Marcus Lemonis - the Profit - who was last years headline speaker at PPM LIVE.    Marcus delivered real GOLD to the room - the type you expect from such a successful business owner - but it’s what he shared with my KIDS before his talk that impressed me most…   See, Marcus gave my 7 year old the best lesson in business I could have wished for. Just before his keyn...

In this one I share 5 reasons why your team may be holding you back from the growth you crave. It's easy to think that it's all their fault, and that they're not good enough, but there's also the possibility that you - or your managers - aren't doing what you should be to grow their talent and develop their skills. Turn me up nice and loud as I explore the different reasons for your frustration wi...

In this one I go deep into the mind of people stuck at a life that is what you might call "average". They get to a certain point, but they can't seem to get beyond it. Life is "OK" but it's not amazing. It's had some success, but there's also lots of frustration.  In this podcast I describe a real-life situation I encountered with a PT who had quit her job but in the last 3 years hasn't been able...

Welcome back to the Podcast! After a summer of travel, I have a LOT to share with you on the podcast. The first is the massive disruption that is happening over at Google which is causing a big headache for Clinic owners who have relied upon it for over a decade.  The disruption is real. The question is, is it a temporary thing? Or, is this the end of Google Ads and that once very reliable platfor...

In this one, you can hear from 4 of the leading PT business owners in the USA at our recent New Jersey event. One panellist, Ida Hirst, from California, shared how she was considering closure as costs continued to rise, and insurance reimbursements tumbled. Fast forward a year in our community, and Ida is now much more profitable and has a higher percentage of cash-pay patients in her clinic. And...

In this one, 5 of the most successful private practice owners in the UK take to the stage at our recent PPM LIVE UK event in London. They share their inspiring stories from employed physios and solo practitioners to extremely profitable physio clinic owners with big teams, multiple locations, and financial freedom. If you're looking for inspiration, this is a great podcast. And with insights i...

Join me LIVE as I induct Amy Konvalin, ANOTHER superstar physical therapy business owner, to the "Paul of Fame". Amy is the founder of Physical Therapy For everyBODY in Maple Valley, Washington, author, and has been a part of our community for many years. Amy has grown massively as a cash-pay PT clinic owner, and personally, with the results speaking for themselves... She's been able...

In this one, I welcome Gina Fick, the founder of Fick PT and the newest “Paul of Famer”, onto the podcast to discuss her incredible journey as a mom of four leaving a corporate PT job to run her own 7-figure cash payclinic. It’s a crazy story and something that made us both laugh – Gina was told by the HEAD of the private practice association in Colorado that starting her own private practice woul...

In this one, I welcome Michael Chin who has gone from waiting in line for progression at a corporate mill PT clinic to a 7-figure, cash-pay PT business owner in less than 4 years. If you're a PT business owner looking to grow your private practice, Michael Chin from the Bay Area, California, is an incredible example of what's possible for you. Like many, Michael started at a corporate PT c...

In this one, I talk to another TITAN of the UK Physiotherapy Profession - Phil Evans, of Solihull. We talk about how Phil used COVID as the turning point in his business career to move from solo practitioner to growing a real business, how he's built such a strong team that he trusts, and how he instilled a sales mentality into that team... Plus how he was able to more than DOUBLE his prices a...

In this one, I interview the amazing Will Harlow. To say that Will is one of the most successful physios I've ever had the pleasure of working with is an understatement. Will first listened to this Podcast 8 years ago when he was a student... he had no intention of starting his own business but then everything changed when he was told by his manager in the NHS that he'd have to wait SEVENy...

In this one I talk to the amazing Dave Mott who grew his physio clinic from 1 person to 16 in less than 8 years. He's moved his clinic (in Bournemouth, UK) from being wholly reliant upon him, to patients happy to see his other 8 therapists. In this one we talk about the big decisions he's made, the lessons he's learned, and why he LOST a fortune on the back of a decision that happened...

Is it right that ANYONE could work at your clinic for one week then quit and walk off with a list of all your patients and set up across the street the very next day?    The government seem to think so when this week they announced the END of non-compete agreements completely. They seem think it’s “fair”. Do you?    In this one I ask whether or not the recent announcement by the Government to END...

In this one I talk candidly with Chris Stankiewicz, a real TITAN of the UK Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Community. Chris started his business in 2016 - inspired by this Podcast (true story) - and has grown one of the most successful clinics in the UK.   In this podcast we spoke about how Chris achieved his success, the lessons he's learned since starting, solving the PEOPLE challenge, the s...

In this one, I tackle a huge concern for private practice owners worldwide - "my clinic is growing, but am I staying legal?". To answer this, I've got a special guest, legal expert and founder of Conscious Counsel, Cory Sterling with me, who talks us through the common pitfalls to avoid, and the essentials to consider as your private practice grows. Failing to comply with the law can...

If you struggle with getting started, listen to this… If you feel like you need to have all the answers before starting, listen to this... If you want to make more progress than ever before listen to this…. In this one, I talk about why so many private practice owners (and people in general) get stuck spinning their wheels and making no progress. And I share the mindset shift needed to break throu...

In this one, I discuss the idea of being part of a “PHYSIO CULT” and explain why it's so important to create your own if you're a business owner.   The question “SHOULD you be part of a CULT?” was posed on social media lately and got a lot of responses. But I think most people missed the bigger point about what it really means to be part of a cult - and why it’s SO IMPORTANT that you consc...

In this one I tackle a post made by a DPT - Doctor or Physical Therapy - questioning the ethics of a Personal Trainer operating in a nearby gym who is using the term "DPT" (standing for 'Dynamic Personal Training'), in their marketing.    Do you think it's right? ... Do you think it's an issue for the profession?... Should it be something that is exclusive to PTs?  And, d...

In this one, you can get the biggest lessons, shortcuts, and pitfalls, from five of the most successful private practice owners who attended our Las Vegas mastermind event. For this session, we welcomed five  “PT turned successful entrepreneurs”  to the stage to share their journey from growing from small clinics and solo practitioners to business owners that have multiple locations, a variety of...

In this one, you can learn from 4 of the most successful private practice owners in the UK who shared their best strategies and biggest lessons which have led to record-breaking achievements from the stage at February’s PPM LIVE Dublin event.   For the packed room on Day 2 of PPM LIVE Dublin, this was an incredible session that inspired many with new ideas and mindset shifts, as well as helping cl...

In this one I cover 9 of the most important aspects if you're trying to scale a CASH Pay clinic, OR move from insurance to cash. One of the most interesting of the 9 is how well you can differentiate yourself from cheaper or insurance providers your patients are considering. Most people think it's about "better service" or being "better" at the clinical skills side of t...

In this one I share with you SEVEN different ways you are probably/possibly losing money in your physio business. At this time of the year it's easy to think about all the places you want to make money - but what about where you are LOSING it? Isn't that more important? Let's fix the LEAKS before you add anything new (it's also a LOT easier to do so). In this one I also talk to abo...

In this one, Todd Wickstrom of Red Light Systems joins us to talk about how private practice owners looking to generate additional revenue to your clinic can use Red Light Therapy as a versatile, proven, and in-demand technology that patients love! Red Light Systems, is one of our trusted, and highly recommended PPM Live sponsors, and their tech can help you attract patients who are willing to spe...

In this one I catch up on the last few weeks since PPM LIVE , reviewing some of the best things to happen at the event, as well as share the exciting news that we’re coming to Dublin for a 2-day Marketing event on Dec 13-14th . Plus, don’t miss the EPIC rant in this one where I call out the sheer HIPOCRISY of some physio’s who are OK with going on STRIKE (in the UK) to get a pay rise, but are quic...