I knew better… and I did it anyway.

I break down one of the biggest leadership mistakes I made running my physical therapy practice, including hiring decisions I compromised on, documentation failures I ignored too long, and the hard lessons that followed.

This is a raw, honest look at what happens when you settle into business, delay difficult HR decisions, and operate without tight systems in place.

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN

[00:40] – My 2025 Lessons Learned

[01:09] – Hiring an International PT

[04:07] – Cash Under the Table

[06:04] – Transitioning to Formal Employment

[07:41] – Documentation Problems Begin

[10:10] – The Leaky Bucket Problem

[11:52] – Settling for Less

[14:54] – Cold LinkedIn Messaging Success

[16:08] – The Corrective Action Plan

[17:58] – Realizing Documentation Standards Failed

[19:22] – The Missing Employment Agreement

[21:57] – The Resignation Email

[22:15] – Lessons on Professionalism

[23:58] – Major Takeaway HR Process

[26:00] – LinkedIn Recruiting Still Works

[27:01] – Recruiting Success with Dr Andrew

[27:37] – The Difference Quality Makes

[29:18] – Key Takeaways

[30:24] – Final Thoughts and Reflections

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