In this episode of The Aligned for Success podcast, Nikki welcomes Dr. Gabrielle Manto for an inspiring conversation about building community, growing a practice during COVID, and the power of betting on yourself.

Gabrielle shares her journey from Palmer College graduate to co-owner of Pax Chiropractic in Pennsylvania alongside her husband Trey, whom she convinced to leave the Texas for the Philadelphia area. She reveals how they achieved over $500,000 in annual revenue in less than 18 months by doing extensive prep work—meeting with 200 different people for coffee between January and May before opening in 2021.

Throughout their conversation, Nikki and Gabrielle explore the challenges of opening during COVID in Pennsylvania and working alongside your spouse. Gabrielle vulnerably shares her learning curve in communicating with patients, including a humbling experience where she unintentionally shamed a new mom about her baby's ear infections, teaching her the importance of meeting people where they are rather than expecting everyone to join "the chiropractic cult."

Gabrielle delivers powerful insights on building authentic community through monthly moms groups, sourdough making classes, and chiropractic lifestyle events that cater to their ideal clients. She explains how creating spaces where people feel safe and seen has eliminated any struggles with attracting new patients, as people naturally want to be part of what they're building.

Both coaches at The Wealthy Practitioner, Nikki and Gabrielle discuss the balance of coaching while running a practice and the exponential impact possible when helping others succeed in their communities. This episode is a must-listen for practitioners ready to build genuine community connections and for anyone needing inspiration to invest boldly in their own growth and development.

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