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Had a chat with a buddy who's scaling his chiro practices nationwide, and it got me thinking: growth versus excellence, or growth versus the lifestyle you actually want. His vision is huge, and that's awesome for him. But for me? I realized I want nothing to do with that level of scale. Our cash practice could be way bigger, but we've intentionally stayed smaller to focus on high quality, fewer headaches, and being the best, not the biggest. I still love seeing patients; it gives me personal satisfaction. Your business should support the life you want. Don't get caught in the "growth at all costs" trap if that's not your true goal.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip: Before you chase growth, ask yourself: "Why am I starting/growing this business? What are my intentions, and what do I want my life, week, month, and year to look like?" Clarity on your personal goals makes business decisions much easier.
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Tonight we've got a heavy-hitting roundtable with Doug Kechijian from Resilient Performance Systems and Kelly Starrett from MobilityWod and San Francisco CrossFit. We're diving deep into the state of physical therapy, the debate around standardizing care, and where our profession is headed. It's less about business tactics today and more about the core of what we do: working with messy, multifactorial human beings. Is PT broken? Do we need more standardization, or does that stifle the critical thinking and individualized approach that gets real results? Let's get into it.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip: Focus on your own clinical excellence and problem-solving skills. Be transparent about what you do and why. Instead of demanding standardization, strive to be a practitioner whose results speak for themselves and inspire others. The best way to elevate the profession is by elevating your own practice and sharing what works.
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Today's a quick one, but it's something I wish someone had drilled into my head when I started: patience. We're all driven, right? We want success, and we want it fast. But here's the deal: we overestimate what we can do in a few months and massively underestimate what we can do in a few years. Building a business, especially a cash practice, is a marathon, not a sprint. Frustration will hit when things don't happen on your timeline. I've been there. Don't let ambition without patience derail you.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip: When you're feeling frustrated with the pace of your growth, take a step back and breathe. Remember that 50% of winning is just showing up consistently. Be patient, do the right things, and the results will come. Don't try to force relationships or growth; it often backfires.
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It's been a week of highs and lows. We sold 1,000 books, which is amazing, but also dealt with three pretty negative business situations. I'm getting real about how to handle these events without letting them crush your spirit, using frameworks like "The Obstacle is the Way" and "Extreme Ownership."
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
When something goes wrong, respond with "Good." A bad review? Good, now we can improve our patient experience. A legal threat? Good, now we can find the holes in our own business protection. Every negative event is a chance to get stronger.
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I had a great chat with Jerry Durham and it sparked a thought: do your employees know what a single new patient is actually worth to your practice? Most don't. I'm talking about why having this conversation with your team is crucial for aligning everyone on the importance of patient experience and revenue generation.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
If your team isn't performing the way you want, it's not their fault, it's yours. It's on you as the owner to communicate why things are important, like the monetary value of every single patient interaction.
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I got some wild direct mail from a PT business group, a FedEx envelope with a bag of peanuts inside. I'm breaking down their aggressive, scarcity-based marketing tactics so you can spot them and not get manipulated. There's a big difference between persuasion and using fear to get what you want.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
Knowledge is your defense against manipulation. When you understand the marketing tactics being used, you can see them for what they are and make a clear decision, instead of being driven by a manufactured sense of urgency and fear.
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With the launch of my book, I've seen overwhelming positivity, but also that 1% of negativity. I'm talking about how to handle the haters and negative feedback without letting it derail you. If what you're doing aligns with your core values and mission, you can't let someone else's opinion stop you.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
"Haters mean you're doing the right thing." If you get negative feedback, see it as confirmation that your message is strong enough to elicit a response. Crickets are far more worrisome.
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I'm fired up because today's the day my book, "Fuck Insurance," comes out. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why I wrote it: to give you a roadmap to escape the PT mills and insurance-driven bullshit. It's for every PT who feels stuck, burned out, and knows there has to be a better way to use their skills and build a life they love.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
Sales isn't a dirty word. It's just communicating the value of your solution to someone's problem. Mastering this skill is non-negotiable for a successful cash practice.
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I'm giving a huge shout-out to my friend Clay Jones, who sold his truck to open his practice and just bought a new one he can easily afford. His story is a powerful example of what happens when you bet on yourself, invest in your business knowledge, and implement like a badass. It's proof that you don't need to be in a major city to crush it.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
Stop waiting for the "perfect time" to start. It doesn't exist. People like Clay prove that taking a calculated risk on yourself, backed by the right guidance, is what creates massive success.
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I'm pulling back the curtain on something that might surprise you: I'm more of an introvert than an extrovert. I'm talking about how I overcame the nerve-wracking fear of public speaking from literally puking before a workshop to confidently teaching thousands. If you're an introvert who thinks you can't be a forward-facing business owner, this one's for you.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🧠Pro Tip:
The obstacle is the way. If you're fearful of public speaking, you have to sprint at that problem and work on it. It's a skill that will directly grow your local service business.
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