May 12, 2026

357 - Fix THIS ONE THING To Make Your Practice Grow

44 minutes

You don’t have an effort problem - you have a FOCUS problem.

Most practices aren’t stuck because of a lack of effort, they’re stuck because they’re solving the wrong problems in the wrong order. In this episode, Dr. Stephen and Dr. Pete introduce the concept of the primary constraint and challenge the idea of “priorities” by reframing success around singular focus. Through the lens of the accountability grid and the five domains of business, they lay the foundation for a new way of thinking about growth: identifying, sequencing, and solving the one constraint that matters most right now. This episode sets the strategic framework for eliminating overwhelm, creating clarity, and unlocking the next level of performance. The payoff is a shift from reactive problem-solving to intentional, CEO-level decision making that drives real momentum.

In This Episode You Will:

Understand why solving multiple problems keeps you stuck

Learn the difference between constraints and symptoms

Discover how to identify your single primary constraint

See why sequencing problems is the key to growth

Clarify how to think like a CEO instead of an operator

Episode Highlights

01:55 - Recognize that every business faces multiple challenges, yet one primary constraint ultimately determines growth trajectory

03:55 - Understand the distinction between having many problems and identifying the single priority that creates leverage

08:40 - Discover that most growth plateaus are caused by a lack of focus rather than a lack of effort

09:05 - Explore the CEO’s role as the “human magnifying glass” directing energy and resources toward one outcome

11:10 - Examine how concentrated focus ignites momentum instead of spreading effort across multiple weak initiatives

16:03 - Identify the importance of sequencing constraints rather than attempting to solve everything simultaneously

17:31 - Differentiate between symptoms and true constraints when moving to the next level of growth

18:21 - Clarify how the five domains of business align with the patient journey and operational structure

22:12 - Reveal the hidden cost of ignoring constraints in both impact and income

25:21 - Uncover the most common primary constraints across attraction, conversion, retention, team, and money

27:48 - Dr. Eric DiMartino is joined by Mark Murdock of Aspen Live Well to explore how light therapy expands chiropractic impact and revenue. They discuss class IV laser, full-body photobiomodulation, and scalable business models that generate recurring income without requiring doctor time. Light therapy accelerates healing, attracts new patients, and creates a profitable business within a practice.

Resources Mentioned

Download your copy of the Accountability Grid here: https://go.theremarkablepractice.com/remceo-ep357-acctgrid

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about Aspen Live Well please visit: https://aspenlivewell.com/

Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC

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By Dr. Peter Camiolo and Dr. Stephen Franson

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