In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicholas Hedges to walk through his journey from graduating chiropractic school to building his own practice in a new state—without a built-in network or safety net.

We talk honestly about the realities of opening a practice early, the mindset shifts required to grow, and why scaling and hiring become non-negotiable when your body becomes the bottleneck. Nicholas also shares how a serious wrist injury forced him to think differently about leverage, longevity, and building a business that doesn’t rely solely on hands-on care.

This is a real conversation about ownership, risk, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable.

- Opening a practice in a new state with no connections

- The early struggles most new owners don’t talk about

- How injuries can force smarter business decisions

- Why hiring and scaling aren’t optional long-term

- Shifting from “do everything myself” to real leadership

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