Private Practice Owners Club

Private Practice Owners Club

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 Owners We delve into the minds of highly successful physical therapy clinic owners. Discover the essential traits, habits, and strategies that set them apart from the competition. Get ready to unlock the secrets to building a thriving practice that stands the test of time. 2. Mastering the Art of Marketing for PT Clinics We bring you marketing gurus who have successfully harnessed the power of digital and traditional marketing to grow their physical therapy businesses exponentially. From social media strategies to community outreach, you'll gain valuable insights that will revolutionize your clinic's marketing game. 3. Building a Dream Team: Recruiting, Hiring, and On-Boarding/Training Physical Therapists and Top Talent Your team is the backbone of your practice's success. Learn from HR experts and seasoned clinic owners as they spill the beans on effective recruiting and hiring practices, fostering a positive culture, and retaining top-notch talent for the long haul. 4. Mindset and Leadership for Clinic Owners The journey of a physical therapy practice owner is not without challenges. Explore the power of a growth mindset, leadership development, and overcoming common entrepreneurial obstacles to lead your clinic confidently toward success. 5. Scaling Up: Expanding Your Clinic's Footprint Dreaming of expanding your physical therapy business? We’ll explore growth opportunities, opening multiple locations, and franchising models for ambitious clinic owners aiming to take their practices to new markets. 6. Financial Strategies for Sustainable Growth Financial health is critical for the long-term success of any business. Tune in as financial experts share practical tips to manage your clinic's finances efficiently, navigate insurance complexities, and maximize profitability without compromising patient care. 7. Embracing Technology for Enhanced Patient Care With technology advancing at lightning speed, learn how to harness cutting-edge tools, telehealth solutions, and software to optimize patient outcomes and streamline your clinic's operations. We'll explore the latest tech trends reshaping the physical therapy landscape. 8. Navigating the World of Healthcare Legislation Healthcare legislation can be a maze of complexities that significantly impact your practice's operations and profitability. Join industry experts as they break down the latest regulations, provide compliance tips, and share best practices to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your clinic's performance. 9. Nurturing Patient Relationships and Boosting Customer Loyalty Word-of-mouth marketing remains one of the most potent tools for growing your clinic. Discover the art of patient engagement, improving patient experiences, and cultivating lasting relationships to build a fiercely loyal customer base. 10. Success Stories: Inspiring Case Studies from PT Practice Owners If 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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August 4, 2026 45 mins

Private practice owners don't lose profitability overnight they lose it through inefficient systems, weak billing processes, and missed revenue opportunities.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down the operational and financial systems ...

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Is your private practice making more money, but your household still feels financially stuck?

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, Nathan Shields sits down with financial advisor Eric Miller to discuss one of...

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Most private practice owners think improving profitability means seeing more patients.

The truth? Many clinics already have enough capacity; they just aren't maximizing it.

In Episode 2 of the High-Performance Practice Series, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down one of the most overlooked drivers of cli...

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What does true freedom actually look like for a private practice owner?

In this kickoff episode of the High-Performance Practice Series, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin explore one of the biggest challenges facing clinic owners today: feeling trapped by the very business they worked so hard t...

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Many physical therapy clinic owners start with a passion for helping patients but end up trapped under a massive clinical caseload. Host Nathan Shields and guest Adam Robin break down the critical path of Private Practice Growth to help you escape the treating therapist trap. If you're working sixty hours a week and missing family milestones, you're likely stuck i...

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Most private practice owners think recruiting is about posting a job ad and hoping the right clinician applies. That strategy isn't working anymore.

In this live discussion, Adam Robin and Nathan Shields pull back the curtai...

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Most private practice owners know they should track their numbers.

The problem is they either don't know which numbers matter, don't know what good performance looks like, or don't know what to do when the numbers are off.

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If your new patient flow feels inconsistent, unpredictable, or completely random, this episode is going to change the way you think about marketing forever. In Episode 2 of the Private Practice Scorecard series, Adam Robin breaks down the exact lead generation framework private practice owners c...

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Most private practice owners know they should track their numbers. But very few actually know which metrics matter, how to interpret them, or how to use them to make better business decisions. In this live-streamed conversation, Adam Robin and Nathan Shields break down the real reason clinic owners avoid metrics — and why ignoring your numbers is quietly destro...

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Most healthcare business owners are incredible clinicians…

But completely overwhelmed when it comes to actually running a business.

In this episode of the AI Doctor Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen Read more

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Most private practice owners think they understand their numbers. But when you actually ask them? They don’t.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Adam Robin introduces a powerful new series that will completely change how you run your clinic.

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Most physical therapists know something’s broken. Reimbursements are declining. Administrative burden is rising. And despite delivering massive value, the profession is still treated like an afterthought.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with ...

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What if the biggest growth moves in your business… was saying no?

In this episode, Nathan Shields sits down with Angie McGelry to unpack how one clinic completely transformed its trajectory—not by doing more, bu...

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Most clinics aren’t failing because they lack patients…

They’re failing because they don’t understand their numbers.

In this episode, Nathan Shields breaks down the real reason clinics feel stuck in t...

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Most physical therapists believe better outcomes come from better hands-on skills. But what if that’s only a small part of the equation? In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with John Woolf, founder of Patient Success Systems

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Most clinic owners don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do…

They struggle because they wait too long to do it.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, hosts Nathan Shields and...

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Most private practice owners think growth comes from doing more…more marketing, more hiring, more effort.

But what if the real leverage comes from seeing what’s already broken — and fixing it fast?

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Most private practice owners know they need marketing… but very few understand what’s actually working right now — especially when it comes to getting found online.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Jeremy DuPont, former cash...

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Building a successful business isn’t just about working harder or having the best ideas. At some point, every owner hits a wall where growth stops being about individual effort and starts being about leadership, systems, and the team around you.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owner...

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Most therapists are already experimenting with AI. But very few understand the compliance risks that come with it.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with compliance expert Daniel Hirsch of Risk and Compliance Analytics to talk about one of the bigge...

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