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!

Episodes

October 13, 2025 32 mins

Most practice owners think profitability and patient care are at odds—you either make money or you do right by your patients. The truth? You can (and must) do both.

 

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Are you still doing it all in your private practice? The administrative tasks, the scheduling, the follow-ups – it's a one-way ticket to burnout. In this episode, Adam Robin of Inbox Zero, a company that specializes in connecting healthcare practices with top-tier VAs, talks with Nathan Shields ...

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Most practice owners dream about freedom, growth, and leading a thriving team—but few are willing to suffer through the grind it takes to get there. Jeffrey Smith is one of those rare owners who bet big on himself… and won.

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September 30, 2025 42 mins

Most practice owners work 60+ hours a week trying to grow their business – yet when it comes to their personal and business finances, most are flying blind. What if you had a simple “financial plan of care” that gave you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for building real wealth?

 

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Most private practice owners want to diversify revenue—but the thought of managing inventory, upfront costs, and admin headaches kills the idea before it starts. What if there was a way to add meaningful value for your patients and create a new stream of income, without adding work to your plate?

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In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Adam Robin sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and unapologetic capitalist Paul Singh, CEO of Strata PT, for an unfiltered conversation on building successful businesses—inside and outside...

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Mark Callanen, PT, DPT of Enovis breaks down the clinical science, real-world applications, and business implications of Shockwave and Lightforce laser technologies—helping private practice owners understand not just how they work, but why they may be worth considering. Nathan Shields explores t...

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Spencer Shoemaker took Performance Therapy from 5 clinics to 23 in just a few years expanding across multiple specialties including pediatrics, OT, speech, ABA, chiropractic, pelvic health, and sports performance. His growth hasn’t come from luck, it’s come from vision, tough leadership, and the...

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Blaine Stimac started with one small clinic in Kalispell, Montana. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Health & Rehab Solutions, leading 40 clinics across five states. Few people in our industry have navigated the growth journey at that scale—and even fewer can break it down as clearly as Bla...

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Many therapy clinic owners struggle with the idea of making money — as if profit somehow conflicts with patient care. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club Podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Eric Miller of Econologics Read more

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In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with Lance Gross of GTS Physical Therapy to tackle one of the most overlooked profit killers in private practice: poor revenue cycle mana...

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In this eye-opening episode, Nathan Shields sits down with a PPOClub Conference keynote speaker Scott Gardner, founder of the United Physical Therapy Association (UPTA), for a candid conversation about his noble stand again...

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Have you ever considered what it would take for you to stand out in your community, what you would have to do differently to grow your practice and make a bigger impact? In this episode, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin discuss the 5 things you must do if you want to generate the impact that you're seeking. You may be surprised to find that it doesn't require a signific...

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In this high-impact roundtable, Nathan Shields brings together three leading voices in the private practice space to tackle two of the biggest challenges clinic owners face today: filling your schedule with new patients and enrolling your team to take ownership in driving your business forward. Join expert panelists Adam Robin (co-owner of Private Practice Own...

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Be Among The First PTs To Empower Your Patients — And Get Paid Doing It


Dive into a powerful conversation on ilovept.org’s XPRT2ND initiative, a PT-led movement transforming the way medical referrals are being made. Thro...

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Nathan Shields attended the Nashville Mastermind with members of the PPOClub this June. Adam Robin joins him in this insightful conversation about the things they have learned during the event, particularly the top three challenges currently faced by private practice owners. Tune in as they break down valuable tips about leadership development, talent recruitment, an...

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Ready to punch through plateaus and scale with purpose? In this high-energy solo episode, Nathan Shields—former multi-clinic owner and founder of the Private Practice Owners Club—shares the five guidelines he uses with coaching clients to ignite sustainable growth. Whether you’re running a single location and considering hiring a new therapist, or looking to open you...

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Do you ever feel like your practice is running you instead of the other way around? That was Emily Gilmore until she faced a brutal truth and made one move that changed everything.

 

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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁. You decide to.


In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly how top-performing Private Practice owners flip the switch and do it.


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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸? If your practice feels more like a prison than a path to freedom, this episode is your wake-up call. Greg Todd drops one of the realest, most energizing conversations on what it actually takes to win as a private practice owner today.

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