The Hearing Matters Podcast: Hearing Aids, Hearing Technology and Tinnitus He Brought Hearing Aids To Bingo Night And Built A Practice
Imagine programming hearing aids while the TV is actually on, or fine-tuning a patient’s settings in the middle of a lively social hour—with high ceilings, echo, and live music. That’s the power of mobile audiology, and it’s where our conversation with Dr. Brad Stewart shines: practical, human, and built for better outcomes.
We unpack how Brad launched a lean, house-call model out of necessity, then turned it into a concierge service that seniors actually use and love. From free onsite screenings and clean-and-checks to education sessions and yes, calling bingo, Brad shows how authentic presence inside retirement communities creates trust, accelerates referrals, and lets clinicians solve real problems in real environments. Portable audiometers and connected programming tools make accurate in-home testing not only possible but often more effective, because you can optimize in the exact acoustic challenges patients face every day.
The story isn’t just growth; it’s wisdom. Brad scaled to serve nearly a hundred communities, experimented with a vestibular clinic, and made the hard decision to close it when the model strained his health and marriage. We talk candidly about stress, vision, and the humility to pivot—even when it looks like failure from the outside. You’ll hear how to set a clear practice vision, build systems that empower teams, navigate slow months without panic, and choose services that match your values and energy. If you’re considering a mobile vertical or rethinking your practice model, you’ll leave with tactics you can deploy tomorrow and a mindset that puts patient experience first.
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