Radio Front Desk is a podcast that talks to real people in real clinics about what it takes to build a health and wellness business. Host Denzil Ford, Editor-in-Chief of Front Desk magazine, digs into the inspiring stories of folks building their practices from the ground up — including what works, what hasn’t, and everything in between. Created by the team at Jane App, this podcast is your source for discovering fresh ideas and proven strategies for clinic life. Join us on this journey of building a practice you love.
This week on Radio Front Desk, we’re exploring the kind of confidence that helps practitioners — and their patients — thrive.
Inspired by her conversation with Jane’s Co-founder, Alison Taylor, Denzil reflects on what it really takes to build confidence and a thriving clinic. From encouraging patients to come back when care is still needed to creating a team culture rooted in learning and support, this episode is full of practical w...
This guest is a special one: Alison Taylor — the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Jane.
Before Jane, Ali was right there with you — managing her clinic, leading a team, scrubbing clinic floors, and juggling it all while starting a family. This episode dives into those messy early days, hard-earned lessons, and the traits Ali believes make a truly successful practitioner.
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Rejection is never easy, but it’s often where the real growth happens.
In this episode, Denzil reflects on her conversation with Angel Leung, founder of Baby Bean Consulting, about rejection and the resilience that comes from it.
Here, Denzil dives deep into the emotional side of business — the sting of rejection, the importance of resilience, and why hearing "no" isn't the end of the story. You’ll learn strategies for...
In this episode, we’re chatting with Angel Leung — a registered nurse whose deeply personal story inspired the creation of Baby Bean Consulting.
After navigating her own experiences with pregnancy loss, Angel focused on building a business that provides compassionate support to women going through similar journeys. Here, we explore Angel’s story, and the innovative ways she’s helping women and workplaces address miscarria...
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about how a little fun can go a long way in creating meaningful connections with your patients.
Inspired by her chat with Dr. Kellen Scantlebury of Fit Club NY, Denzil dives into the art of making your clinic a place patients actually want to return to. She shares ideas for hiring a team that brings the right vibe, building connection outside the actual care itself, and even what her own dream...
In this episode, we’re back with Dr. Kellen Scantlebury, founder of Fit Club NY. Dr. Kellen has always done things a little differently — and his clinic is a testament to that. This time around, we tackle big topics like keeping patients accountable, growing your network, and rebooking strategies that actually work.
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In this bonus episode, we’re jumping into the second half of our conversation with Meg and Neena from Articulate Design + Consulting. Here, they walk us through a few of their tips from their playbook for finding your space.
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This week on the podcast, we’re talking about how your workspace can do more than just function — it can actually feel like you.
Inspired by her chat with Meg and Neena from Articulate Design and Consulting, Denzil dives into the intersection of design and identity. From personalizing your clinic with meaningful items to the magic of biophilic design, this episode is packed with ideas to help you create a space that’s both intentio...
In this episode, we talk to Meg and Neena, the founders of Articulate Design + Consulting. These physios-turned-designers are on a mission to transform healthcare spaces for patients and clinicians everywhere. Here, they’ll reveal how thoughtful design can improve not just your clinic’s look, but also the care you deliver — and why ditching the front desk might be the best move you’ll ever make.
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This week on the podcast, we’re chatting about a real challenge of becoming a leader: how stepping back is actually really hard.
Sharing personal insights and lessons from her growth coach Melody, Denzil opens up about the fears and resistance that can come with delegation and letting go. She explores how reframing resistance can help make the leap into leadership a little easier.
Whether you’re leading a team or preparing to take ...
Melody Taylor is not a clinic owner. But she is the Growth and Development coach at Jane and knows a thing or two about leading a team, growing a business, and living up to your potential. And over the past year, Melody has become a mentor and coach for many other leaders at Jane.
In this episode, Denzil and Melody talk about letting go as a leader, establishing non-negotiables that can help you as you begin to guide others, and sel...
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the art (and strategy) of adding new services to your clinic. Denzil chats with Brandon Jacobs, founder of Park Integrative Health, about how he’s built a thriving multidisciplinary clinic by carefully selecting services that align with his vision: medical and allied health practitioners collaborating together.
Denzil shares Brandon’s tips on growing intentionally — everything from star...
Brandon Jacobs often says that without integrative healthcare, his life wouldn’t be the same. A persistent feeling of being “off” led him on a years-long journey to find the source of his symptoms. Brandon was eventually diagnosed with a rare disorder that processes certain foods and turns them into ethanol in the body, making him feel “drunk.”
In this episode, Brandon shares how his personal health journey inspired a unique approac...
This week on the podcast, we’re exploring one of the most critical steps in building a successful clinic — choosing the right location. Denzil sits down with Eric and Caroline, co-founders of Vitae Health & Sport in North Vancouver, to unpack the thoughtful, strategic process behind their decision.
From analyzing community plans to surprising insights drawn from a major coffee chain’s strategy, Eric and Caroline’s story reveals ...
In the world of business, many people say faster is better. More clients means more profit, and growth is good. While this advice works for some, it’s a notion Eric Vermander and his wife Caroline King are constantly pushing against.
Owners of Vitae Health & Sport in North Vancouver, Eric and Caroline are a husband-wife duo running their clinic for the long haul. They’ve taken a slower, yet intentional approach with their clinic...
This week on the podcast, we’re digging into the art of building trust—one of the biggest challenges in a cash-based clinic. Denzil reflects on a powerful conversation she had with David Bruton, owner of Between the Lines Physical Therapy in Denver, about what it takes to truly earn your patients’ confidence outside the traditional insurance model.
Through David’s story, Denzil unpacks key lessons on delivering value-driven car...
David Bruton Jr is no stranger to adversity. After eight seasons in the NFL and a long list of football-related injuries, he’s using the skills he learned playing professional sports to forge a new kind of physical therapy practice: one with the good vibes of an NFL locker room.
The physical space is just one way David is doing things differently. In this episode, he tells Denzil about some unexpected choices he’s made, the failures...
This week on the podcast, we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day by exploring the power of connection in your business! Denzil reflects on what it takes to create a space where people truly feel seen, valued, and part of a community. Drawing inspiration from Austin and Erin, the dynamic duo behind Coast Mountain CrossFit, this episode dives into how intentional actions can transform your clinic—or any space—into a welcoming haven. From ...
Having a place to go outside of work and home where you feel like you belong is crucial to our well-being. And for a lot of people, that place is the gym.
That’s where Coast Mountain CrossFit comes in. What’s special about this gym is the quality of coaching plus the community it’s created, which includes our very own Denzil.
In this episode, Denzil is talking to two people she knows very well — the owners of Coast Mountain CrossFit,...
This week on the podcast, Denzil brings the warmth and wit of our Letter from the Editor newsletter straight to your ears! This episode dives into the art of creating content that truly resonates. Denzil reflects on a conversation with Matt Lundquist, the owner of Tribeca Therapy, and unpacks how writing with a bold point of view can make your work relatable and memorable.
Have a question or feedback for Denzil? We’d love ...
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