Will Power Podcast by Will Humphreys

What would your practice look like if you never had to worry about marketing or lead follow-up again? In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, host Will Humphreys sits down with Carl Mattiola, co-owner of Breakthrough Marketing, to discuss the seismic shift AI is bringing to the world of physical therapy and private practice. Carl reveals how Breakthrough is using AI "Agents" to handle...

Episode Summary In this transformative episode of the Will Power Podcast, host Will Humphreys sits down with one of his closest mentors and friends, Greg Todd. Greg is a licensed physical therapist turned serial entrepreneur who manages five successful businesses while working only part-time. Greg breaks down the "4 Levels of Value" that determine your income and freedom in the marketpla...

What does it take to walk away from a multi-million dollar business empire to serve the homeless? On this episode of the Will Power Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Charles Mulli, a man whose life is a masterclass in resilience and faith. Dr. Mulli's story begins in the depths of despair, abandoned by his parents at age five and begging on the streets of Kenya. After nearly taking his own life a...

Are you tired of "vanilla mayonnaise" job postings that attract uninspired candidates? In this high-energy episode, Will Humphreys, founder of Virtual Rockstar, joins Jimmy McKay to flip the script on the talent crisis in healthcare. They breaks down the fundamental difference between hiring (the transaction) and recruiting (the emotional buy-in). You’ll learn why your current job ads ar...

In this dynamic episode of the Will Power Podcast, host Will Humphreys sits down with Amy Somerville, CEO and founder of Moment of Clarity and former CEO of Success Enterprises, to explore the vital connection between leadership, culture, and personal transformation. Amy, a veteran in the personal development and human growth space with over 20 years of experience (including executive roles at RE/...

In this candid leadership meeting, Virtual Rockstar team navigates real-time crises, dealing with the aftermath of a major earthquake and super typhoon that caused power outages for team members, while simultaneously celebrating monumental company growth. Listen in as they discuss the immediate need to pivot roles for a major upcoming virtual event, the inspiring perseverance of team members like...

In this electrifying episode of the Will Power Podcast, we break down a historic legislative victory in Utah that designated Physical Therapists as primary care providers for all musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders—the first state in the nation to do so! Our guest, Brad Powell, Physical Therapist, entrepreneur, and host of "The Healthcare Revolution" podcast, was a key changemaker in this mo...

Are you a successful medical professional or leader trapped by the "golden handcuffs" of your high-income, high-demand career? In this episode of The Willpower Project, host Will Humphreys welcomes Clint Harris, a former medical sales professional who built his own off-ramp to achieve financial, time, and location independence. Clint, who spent 16 years selling medical devices, realized...

In this powerful conversation, Will and long-time friend Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos dive deep into the most critical challenges facing physical therapy private practice owners today: low reimbursement rates and the crippling staffing and recruitment crisis. Dr. Kostopoulos shares the origin story of HODS, revealing the "ultimatum letter" in 2002 that forced him to pivot from being an &quo...

Life is short, and your time is sacred. Are you an overworked leader or practice owner sacrificing your family and health for your business? Host Will Humphreys gets vulnerable, sharing the powerful story of the moment his hyper-burnout ended and how he shifted his entire world. Episode Highlights: The Shocking Low Point: Will's candid story of hitting rock bottom, being $5,000 away from inso...

Host Will Humphreys welcomes back guests Jared and Afton Egan, co-owners of ERA Physical Therapy, to dive deep into a profound topic: Culture. This isn't just a business conversation, it’s about how the intentional culture you build at work can transform your family life. Jared and Afton, married for four years and running their successful clinic for over a year and a half, share the foundati...

In this dynamic episode of the Will Power Podcast, host Will dives into a live coaching session that uncovers a radical recruitment strategy capable of solving the biggest constraint in your physical therapy practice: manpower. Drawing on concepts from top business minds like Alex Hormozi and Elon Musk, Will shares a breakthrough idea to leverage your top talent for exponential growth. Forget expe...

In this dynamic and candid episode of the Will Power Podcast , host Will Humphreys and private practice coach Dr. Jamey Schrier dive deep into the mindset shifts required for healthcare business owners to escape burnout and build a truly fulfilling life. Dr. Schrier shares the hilarious and pivotal story of how he met his wife and discovered his father-in-law was the CEO of the APTA, a revelation...

In this powerful live recording of the Will Power Podcast, Will reveals why culture—not strategy, not systems, not talent—determines the destiny of every business and team. He breaks down the foundation of intentional culture, why emotional connection is the true leadership advantage, and how purpose shapes performance from the inside out. You’ll hear real stories and practical culture strategies...

The AI vs. VA season of the Will Power Podcast comes to a close, and what a journey it has been! In this powerful finale, Will reflects on key takeaways from conversations with AI innovators, virtual assistant leaders, and practice owners who are navigating the future of healthcare and business. Discover why the real winner isn’t AI or VA, but the fusion of both. From leveraging AI tools like Rita...

In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Will Humphreys sits down with Juan Pablo (JP), founder of Meteor, a virtual assistant staffing company. This conversation isn’t just about business, it’s about a movement. JP, a young yet remarkably insightful leader, shares powerful lessons on leadership growth, team empowerment, and how technology can transform the way you run your business. You’ll disc...

Join Will Humphreys on this insightful episode of the Will Power Podcast with special guest Bob Herrmann, a pediatric therapy practice owner. Bob's journey from a childhood entrepreneurial spirit to co-founding a thriving pediatric therapy business with his wife, Lisa, is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership. Bob shares the defining moments of his career, including the Great Recession&a...

Are you a physical therapist feeling the weight of daily operations and burnout? In this inspiring episode, host Will Humphreys sits down with two powerhouse leaders in physical therapy: Norene Christensen and Orit Hickman. They are a testament to the idea that you can swap burnout for boat rides and self-doubt for a CEO hat. Join us as Norene, who owns clinics across three Wyoming counties, and O...

In this episode of the Will Power Podcast , Will sits down with Tone Williams (VP of Growth) and Kayla Pollak (VP of Operations) from Virtual Rockstar for a candid conversation on one of the hottest topics in healthcare and business: the rise of AI vs. Virtual Assistants (VAs). Together, they share how leaders can use both tools to reclaim time, reduce overwhelm, and scale sustainably, without sac...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the daily grind of your private practice? Dr. Natalie Tilton, a Division 1 athlete, multi-business owner, and mother of two, is proof that you can break free and build a life of purpose. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her journey from a collegiate athlete to a four-clinic physical therapy empire owner. Natalie reveals the surprising "Forrest Gump&quo...

Feeling overwhelmed and burned out? Michelle Bambenek, CEO of Rockstar Consulting and Will's former business partner, is here to help! In this episode of the Will Power podcast, Michelle breaks down the critical difference between delegation and "dumping" tasks. Drawing from her years of experience as a leader and a "clinic director whisperer," Michelle shares practical, a...

This week on the Will Power Podcast, Will Humphreys talks with Alexander Wielohorski, a mechanical engineer and CEO of Advanced Physical Therapy of Alaska. Alexander isn't your typical private practice owner—he's a former corporate exec from the aerospace industry who now runs the largest physical therapy group in the state. He's here to share his unique engineering approach to buil...

Join Will Humphreys on the Willpower Podcast as he sits down with Rachel Woodson, a pediatric physical therapist and the visionary CEO & CFO of Post Pediatric Therapies. In this insightful episode, Rachel shares her unique journey of growing a thriving multi-location clinic, originally founded by her mother. Discover how she's redefining "freedom at work" not by stepping back, b...

Are you an entrepreneur feeling trapped by your business? In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Will Humphreys dives deep into Dan Martell's game-changing book, "Buy Back Your Time." Discover why hiring isn't just about growth, but about reclaiming your most precious asset: time. Will shares personal struggles, including a powerful story of burnout, to illustrate the criti...

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the world of virtual assistants (VAs) in healthcare. Join us as we chat with Jo, a VA managing a team for a multi-location New Hampshire outpatient practice, and Andre, a core team member at Virtual Rockstar who specializes in finding top-tier VAs. Discover: The Personal Journeys of VAs: Hear directly from Jo and Andre about what led them to this profes...