Private Practice Owners Club
Nathan Shields
Hosted by Nathan Shields who sold his PT clinics for 3x the national average!Do you own a physical therapy practice? If so, you know that running a successful business is no easy feat. There are so many challenges to overcome, from marketing and billing to recruiting, hiring and managing staff. Sometimes it feels like you're a one-man (or woman) army.That's where the Physical Therapy Owners Club podcast with host, Nathan Shields, comes in. We're here to help you know you're not alone. This podcast is meant to help you navigate the challenges of owning a PT practice and achieve greater profits, freedom, and the goals you set forth when you opened your clinc.In each episode, we'll talk to successful physical therapy owners about their experiences and share their insights on how to best run a PT clinic. Here are some examples of the Physical Therapy Owners Club Podcast's Topics & Highlights:1. Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Clinic OwnersWe delve into the minds of highly successful physical therapyclinic owners. Discover the essential traits, habits, and strategies that setthem apart from the competition. Get ready to unlock the secrets to building athriving practice that stands the test of time.2. Mastering the Art of Marketing for PT ClinicsWe bring you marketing gurus who have successfully harnessed thepower of digital and traditional marketing to grow their physical therapybusinesses exponentially. From social media strategies to community outreach,you'll gain valuable insights that will revolutionize your clinic's marketinggame.3. Building a Dream Team: Recruiting, Hiring, and On-Boarding/Training PhysicalTherapists and Top TalentYour team is the backbone of your practice's success. Learn fromHR experts and seasoned clinic owners as they spill the beans on effective recruitingand hiring practices, fostering a positive culture, and retainingtop-notch talent for the long haul.4. Mindset and Leadership for Clinic OwnersThe journey of a physical therapy practice owner is not withoutchallenges. Explore the power of a growth mindset, leadership development, andovercoming common entrepreneurial obstacles to lead your clinic confidentlytoward success.5. Scaling Up: Expanding Your Clinic's FootprintDreaming of expanding your physical therapy business? We’llexplore growth opportunities, opening multiple locations, and franchisingmodels for ambitious clinic owners aiming to take their practices to newmarkets.6. Financial Strategies for Sustainable GrowthFinancial health is critical for the long-term success of anybusiness. Tune in as financial experts share practical tips to manage yourclinic's finances efficiently, navigate insurance complexities, and maximizeprofitability without compromising patient care.7. Embracing Technology for Enhanced Patient CareWith technology advancing at lightning speed, learn how toharness cutting-edge tools, telehealth solutions, and software to optimizepatient outcomes and streamline your clinic's operations. We'll explore thelatest tech trends reshaping the physical therapy landscape.8. Navigating the World of Healthcare LegislationHealthcare legislation can be a maze of complexities thatsignificantly impact your practice's operations and profitability. Joinindustry experts as they break down the latest regulations, provide compliancetips, and share best practices to stay ahead of the curve and optimize yourclinic's performance.9. Nurturing Patient Relationships and Boosting Customer LoyaltyWord-of-mouth marketing remains one of the most potent tools forgrowing your clinic. Discover the art of patient engagement, improving patientexperiences, and cultivating lasting relationships to build a fiercely loyalcustomer base.10. Success Stories: Inspiring Case Studies from PT PracticeOwnersIf you're looking for a podcast that can take your physical therapy practice to the next level, the PT Owners Club wil do it! Join us on Facebook Group, too!
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Jun 7, 2022 • 35min
10 Factors That Improve Your Sale Value (Multiple) With Eric Miller Of Econologics
If you're looking to sell at any time, especially in the next two to five years, this episode is for you! There are things you can do to maximize your sale price, and in this episode, Eric Miller of Econologics shares with us 10 factors that make a significant impact. Each of these items doesn't make a huge impact by themselves but combined, they create a well-run, cash-flowing clinic that is easy to maintain (if you want your own, personal ATM) or sell for maximum value.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
May 31, 2022 • 29min
The Benefits Of Creating A Specialty Practice With Susan Halbig, PT And Karen Pettine, PT Of ABQ Scoliosis And Spine Therapy
It's wonderful to highlight a couple of PT owners who are not only past coaching clients but also young mothers who gathered the courage to partner up and create their own PT practice. Susan Halbig, PT, DPT and Karen Pettine, PT, DPT of ABQ Scoliosis and Spine Therapy in Albuquerque, NM found themselves as new mothers with a common desire to open up their own PT clinic. Not only have they been successful since then, they have provided specialized care to do so. Rather than a "take any and all patients" approach, they have "niched down" to see the exact patients they want to see and have expanded quickly because of it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
May 24, 2022 • 37min
Systematizing Patient Care for Consistent Results, the Total Motion Release Story with Tom Dalonzo-Baker, PT
In a clinic with multiple PT providers it can be difficult to get consistent patient results across the team. Tom Dalonzo-Baker recognized that in his team and decided to systematize their patient care process in order to get consistent care, plus it led to better patient compliance and results! In this episode Tom shares with us the thought process that has led him to create the system and thus how he developed Total Motion Release. Giving us the steps and law that make up this system and providing us tips on better understanding our body!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
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May 11, 2022 • 51min
The Perfect Front Desk Employee And How To Find And Create Them With Dee Bills Of Front Office Guru
Dee Bills of Front Office Guru shares insights on finding and creating the perfect front desk employee. They discuss the importance of mindset, attitude, and training at the front desk. Qualities of a great front desk employee include a caring attitude, sales skills, and the ability to navigate difficult discussions about costs and benefits. They also explore the challenges of navigating unfamiliar territory without guidance and provide tips on hiring and training patient care coordinators.
May 3, 2022 • 48min
The 5 Key Stats Of The Front Desk With Dee Bills, PT Of Front Office Guru
The front desk is the first and last thing your patients see. So it's very important to have competent and truly caring people on there. To help you level up your front desk, Dee Bills is here with 5 key stats that you need to keep track of as a front desk. Dee Bills started Front Office Guru because she recognized that her business was hemorrhaging production, efficiency, and profits because of the shortcomings at her front desk. Recognizing that front desk personnel needed more training she went on a 1-year mission to create a highly efficient front desk department, and her business changed dramatically. She now trains PT (and other healthcare) teams on how to run their front offices productively and effectively so providers can be most successful. In today's episode, join Nathan Shields as he talks to Dee Bills about the 5 key statistics that she tracks at the front desk to ensure things are running optimally. Remember, it's the front desk's job to coordinate care and it's the provider's job is to provide the care.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Apr 26, 2022 • 51min
Using Diagnostic Ultrasound (MSKUS) To Take Your Clinic To Next Level Care With Bart McDonald, PT, DPT
Diagnostic ultrasound or musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) has been used for decades in the healthcare industry. It is also within the scope of practice for almost all PTs in the U.S. However, very few PTs have taken the effort to learn how to use it because it is difficult to learn. But its capabilities, if utilized, are able to significantly improve the care and results that PTs get with their patients. And if PTs truly see themselves as potential gatekeepers for musculoskeletal conditions they MUST have such objective tests at their disposal. It's the only way to grow in your profession. Bart McDonald, PT has implemented MSKUS in his PT practice to great success, setting his diagnostic ability and patient care head and shoulders above other clinics. Join your host Nathan Shields as he talks to Bart McDonald about how he's using MSKUS successfully. Find a mentor and start practicing MSKUS today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Apr 5, 2022 • 1h 10min
How To Drop Low-Paying Insurances With Sturdy McKee, PT
Are you STILL taking insurances that pay you less than your cost to do business? Why? Losing money and wasting time on low-paying insurances can be a big drain on your business and bottom line. And, from a greater perspective, the fact that owners accept negative-profit pay rates is the reason PT reimbursements continue to decline. On the other hand, there are many owners who decline these contracts and do just fine. Sturdy McKee is one PT owner who built a successful clinic on opting out of most insurance plans and shares how he did it in this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Mar 29, 2022 • 52min
The Secret Sauce To Recruiting PTs With Will Humphreys Of Rockstar Recruiter
When there are 80,000 PT ads on Indeed (like there currently are), it can be difficult to stand out from the rest and capture the attention of the best PTs. However, based on his years of recruiting success, Will Humphreys of Rockstar Recruiter has found the secret sauce that has helped many owners find the best fits for their practices and shares them with us in this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Mar 22, 2022 • 46min
What To Do When You're "Stuck" With Jamey Schrier, PT Of Practice Freedom U
Owners will, at some time in their experience, get to a point where they're feeling stuck or "languishing" in their business – things aren't progressing, things are "OK" but could be better, and they may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. It's at those times where it's important for the owner to recall their purpose, generate a vision of what they desire, continue to learn and grow, and take the time to work on your business. Jamey Schrier of Practice Freedom U joins Nathan on the podcast to discuss exactly what owners need to consider when they feel like they're "stuck" in order to get out of that rut.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Mar 15, 2022 • 45min
Using 3D Technology To Elevate Your PT Practice With Dr. Joe Simon Of 3DM Diagnostics
3D technology took quite some time before it started to be utilized in PT practices... until now. With recent developments in the space, patients and owners are benefitting from this piece of innovation. In this episode, Dr. Joe Simon, CEO of 3DM Diagnostics, shares with us how this technology can improve patient engagement and retention, leading to better outcomes, while also helping PTs obtain objective and scientific measures to guide their care. What used to be considered a future tool for guiding healthcare is currently developing and available for PTs to implement... NOW.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
