Will Power Podcast by Will Humphreys

Recorded live at APTA CSM, this episode features JR Bonhomme, a recruiting leader at PRN Physical Therapy, a company operating across 275 locations in 17 states. JR pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to attract and keep great PTs in today's landscape, whether you are a student searching for your first job or an owner building a team that lasts. Will and JR cover what students ge...

In this episode, Will sits down with Dan, Vice President of clinical services, live at APTA CSM to talk about the leadership philosophy that built something rare in private practice, a company where people actually want to stay, grow, and build a future. Dan shares how losing his father at 26 shaped everything about how he leads. How a second grade teacher taught him the power of memorization and...

Jarom Woodbury is a professional MMA fighter turned physical therapist, regional director at OSR Physical Therapy, and a father of three. In this episode he breaks down how he built a "Warrior Code," a set of seven family values lived out through weekly meetings, daily habits, and hard conversations. Will and Jarom unpack the Point Story Lesson behind real values. The point: a value is n...

In this episode, Neil Trickett sits down with Will Humphreys, former physical therapist turned serial entrepreneur and founder of Virtual Rockstar, the fastest-growing virtual staffing partner for private healthcare practices in the U.S. Will shares the hard-won lessons from building and selling a five-location PT practice, why the front desk is really a sales position, and how Filipino virtual as...

In this episode of the Willpower Podcast, recorded live at the Growth Code Conference, Will sits down with Sarah Bootcheck, Account Manager and Speech Language Pathologist at Raintree, to talk about one of the most important shifts happening in rehab right now: artificial intelligence transforming the way therapy practices operate from the inside out. Sarah brings a rare perspective to this conver...

Eric Boles is a former NFL wide receiver turned executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Game Changers Inc. In this episode, Will and Eric go deep on the real reason teams fail and it's not talent, motivation, or attitude. It's alignment, clarity, and the courage to have direct conversations. In this episode you'll learn: What Mike Holmgren, Andy Reid, and Jon Gruden tau...

What does the perfect business partnership look like? According to Kylee and Tara, it looks like two people who are complete opposites, in the most perfect way. In this episode, Will sits down with the co-founders of Mind to Body Healing, one of Arizona's fastest-growing pelvic floor physical therapy practices. From a bold cold introduction at a student lecture to signing five-year leases tog...

What does it actually look like to build a company culture so strong that your team shows up energized, aligned, and genuinely proud to be there every day? In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Humphreys sits down live at Growth Code Miami with Haley Addis, founder and CEO of More to Say, a pediatric speech-language pathology clinic with 55+ team members. Haley shares the intentional...

In this special crossover episode, Will Humphreys jumps into the hot seat on Jamey Schrier’s Freedom by Design podcast. If you’ve ever felt like the bottleneck in your own business, this conversation is your wake-up call. Will and Jamey break down why most owners get stuck "optimizing" a broken model instead of "architecting" a scalable one. Key Takeaways: The Architecture of S...

What does it take to have the best brand presence at the largest physical therapy event in the country? Recorded live at CSM, Will Humphreys sits down with Michelle and Dave from Highbar Physical Therapy, a company that has quietly built one of the most distinctive, people-first cultures in the PT industry. From sparkly orange bomber jackets to a booth that radiates energy, Highbar isn't just...

In this episode of the Will Power Podcast , Will sits down with Stephanie Wagers to dive deep into why mentorship is the lifeblood of a successful practice. Stephanie shares her fascinating journey, from a sociology professor who steered her toward OT to working with coaching experts like Greg Todd to scale her impact. If you’ve ever felt like your clinical skills are 10/10 but your patient engage...

Are you a private practice owner hitting a growth ceiling? Many PT entrepreneurs find themselves "trapped" by the very business they built, buried in spreadsheets, compliance, and billing, leaving little time for the clinical passion that started it all. In this live episode from APTA CSM, Will Humphreys sits down with Bobby Curtis and Casey Russell. They dive deep into the "Brand o...

Are you a high-achiever stuck in constant “fight or flight”? From running a business to managing a household, today’s leaders operate under relentless pressure. In this episode of the Will Power Project, host Will Humphreys sits down with Amber Humphrey—Occupational Therapist, Reiki practitioner, and owner of Open Door Pediatric Therapy—live from Growth Code. Amber shares her journey from severe b...

Live from day two of the Growth Code Conference, host Will Humphreys sits down with Scott Booher, the Chief Human Resources Consultant at Wellness Works Management Partners. Known as the "HR Guru," Scott pulls back the curtain on what it takes to scale a therapy practice without losing your mind—or your culture. In this episode, Scott shares the raw origin story of the conference and why...

Episode Summary Are you leaving money on the table because of "fear-based" billing? Live from the Growth Code Conference, host Will Humphreys sits down with the industry’s foremost expert on reimbursement and compliance, Rick Gawenda, President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. In this episode, Rick strips away the fluff to discuss the massive regulatory shifts coming to Physica...

In this powerhouse episode of the Will Power Project, Will sits down with long-time collaborator and industry leader Nathan Shields (Founder of the Private Practice Owners Club). Nathan has navigated the entire entrepreneurial lifecycle—from grinding out paper notes at 4:00 AM in a single clinic to scaling, selling, and now coaching hundreds of other owners. The conversation centers on a pivotal m...

What happens when a high-stakes investment banker swaps Wall Street trading floors for the waiting rooms of a pediatric therapy clinic? In this episode, live from the Growth Code Conference, Will Humphreys sits down with Adnan Bhanpuri, co-owner of Treehouse Pediatric Therapy. Adnan shares a masterclass in "indirect impact"—how non-clinical leadership, insurance negotiations, and operati...

What is the difference between a forgettable, "average" business transaction and a "mind-blowing" experience? In this episode of the Will Power Project Podcast , Will leads a heartfelt and strategic discussion on the true meaning of customer experience. Moving beyond corporate jargon, the team shares personal stories of extraordinary service, from a kind word at a tire shop to...

Are you running a profit machine or an impact machine? In this episode, Nathan Shields, Founder/Co-Owner, Private Practice Owners Club Podcast & Coaching, sits down with Will Humphreys to discuss the transformative power of charitable partnerships. Drawing from their shared history in private practice ownership, they explore how integrating charity into your business doesn't just help the...

Are paid ads a "button" you can press to get new patients, or a black hole where your marketing budget goes to die? In this episode, Will Humphreys sits down with Arman Ananian, founder of the performance marketing agency Doing Something Rare . Arman pulls back the curtain on why most outpatient private practices fail at digital marketing, and it’s rarely because of the ads themselves. F...

What does it take to grow a team from just two people to over 120 across 17 locations? According to Brian McQuilkin, it isn't just about technical skill—it’s about curiosity, self-awareness, and a "servant-first" mindset. In this episode of the Will Power Project, Brian breaks down his roadmap for building high-performing teams. Whether you are a new hire looking to stand out or a l...

Have you ever felt like you’re running against the wind with a parachute strapped to your back? You’re doing the detoxes, taking the supplements, and following the protocols, yet the results just aren't sticking. In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Brandy Cummings, a clinical nutritionist and functional medicine expert who discovered that the "missing link&quo...

Are you living in a state of constant "fight or flight"? For many, chronic pain, headaches, and burnout aren't just physical injuries—they are signs of a nervous system that has forgotten how to feel safe. In this episode of the Will Power Podcast , we sit down with Beth Winkler, a Physical Therapist with 30 years of experience and a private practice owner, who shares her personal j...

Are you a high-performing founder feeling overwhelmed by the "mess" of operations and the "black hole" of marketing? In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Will sits down with Alexis Krisay, founder of Serendipity and the mastermind behind Vamped. Alexis shares her journey from running a high-level marketing agency for 18 years to discovering the life-changing power of remo...

The healthcare industry is facing a quiet crisis: declining reimbursement rates, rising burnout, and a clinical model that hasn’t evolved in 40 years. In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Ben Barron sits down with Will Humphreys, founder of Virtual Rockstar, to pull back the curtain on the operational shifts happening inside successful medical practices. Will shares his journey from a catast...