If you’ve ever felt like hiring is a shotgun approach and retention is just luck, this session will change how you build teams. In this Total Talent Masterclass, Brian Weidner (Career Tree Network) sits down with Nathan Shields to unpack a strategic, repeatable approach to building a game-winning culture of recognition and retention that actually moves the needle.

Nathan walks through how intentional values, recognition systems, and leadership by metrics turned his clinics into high-performing, sticky organizations — the same factors that helped him build and sell a business at a valuation well above industry averages. Together, they cover how to stop reacting to churn and start engineering a workplace people want to join and never want to leave.

You’ll learn:

• How to hire and fire by values so culture becomes a competitive advantage (and not just a buzzword)
• Practical recognition systems that scale: from peer-to-peer shoutouts to quarterly town halls and value awards
• Why embedding values into every stage of the employee lifecycle (ads → interview → onboarding → reviews → offboarding) prevents culture drift
• Ways to measure recognition success (NPS for employees, retention & productivity KPIs, and qualitative pulse checks)
• How to balance production AND values — and why sacrificing one for the other destroys morale fast
• Leadership playbook: lead like an owner, coach by metrics, and create career conversations that reduce surprise exits
• If you’re a hiring manager, clinic owner, or HR lead who wants predictable staffing, lower turnover, and a culture that amplifies productivity, this masterclass gives you the framework and tactical next steps.

🎯 Takeaway: Culture isn’t fluff — it’s a scalable business lever. Do the value work, measure it, reward it, and watch retention become a strength instead of a headache.

👉 Want to go deeper with Nathan? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall

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💬 Join the conversation: If you haven’t already, find the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group to connect with therapy owners and leaders who are building great teams.

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Annual Strategic Planning will ensure that your next year keeps you focused on on-target to complete your growth and expansion goals. Go to ppoclub.com to talk with Adam about how we can help you.

If you’ve ever felt like your marketing efforts aren’t moving the needle — or worse, that your business might stall before it scales — this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Kay Sanders, Strategic Growth Partner for Private Practice Owners and Founder of Elevated Edge Consulting. Kay shares her remarkable journey from hitting rock bottom in 2019 to helping a local PT clinic grow from zero online revenue to half a million dollars — and how that experience shaped her signature Patient Flow Blueprint.

Together, they dive deep into the hidden bottlenecks that keep private practices stuck, and how small shifts in marketing, messaging, and mindset can create massive momentum.

You’ll learn:

• The most common “invisible bottlenecks” that stall private practice growth
• Why tweaking one thing (not changing everything) can reignite results
• How to know when it’s time to invest in paid ads — and when it’s not
• The difference between sales and marketing (and why both matters equally)
• Why belief in your service is the ultimate growth multiplier

If you’ve ever wondered why your marketing “isn’t working,” this conversation will help you identify the real issue — and fix it for good.

🎯 Learn how to create a steady flow of patients and sustainable success — without the overwhelm.

👉 Connect with Kay Sanders and get The Patient Flow Blueprint at ElevatedEdgeConsulting.com

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If you haven't done so by now, join the Private Practice Owners Club Facebook Group. Find it under "Private Practice Owners Club" and connect with like-minded therapy owners from across the country.

Selling your practice is probably the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make — and once the ink is dry, the hard part begins: where do you invest the proceeds so your future actually works for you?

In this episode of The Financial Beast Podcast, host Eric Miller talks with Nathan Shields — ex-practice owner, real-estate investor, and co-founder of the Private Practice Owners Club — about life after a liquidity event. Nathan breaks down what he did well, the mistakes that cost him, and the operational and tax moves every seller should plan before they list.

They dig into: 

• Why owning your clinic real estate can change the entire outcome of a sale
• Tax strategies and why you need your CPA and financial advisor in the room early
• Deal terms to avoid (earn-outs, misaligned post-sale roles) and how to sell from a position of power
• Cashflow vs. appreciation — how Nathan structured investments to replace income
• Lessons from private equity, hard-money lending, and 1031 exchanges
• The psychological side: how to plan for purpose and productivity after the sale

If you’re thinking about selling your practice (or want to plan ahead so you don’t get blindsided), this episode is essential listening.

🎙️ Learn how to convert a one-time payout into lifelong financial freedom.

👉 Connect with Nathan: [email protected]

👉 Want help planning an exit strategy? Book a call with Nathan — https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycall

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Private Practice Owners Club helps owners sell from strength (not desperation). If you’re ready to maximize value and protect the life you want after exit, they’re the team to talk to.

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If you’ve ever felt like your EMR slows you down instead of scaling you up, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Craig Brasington, Director of Revenue Operations at Stride EMR, to unpack the evolution of healthcare tech — and what the next generation of EMRs really means for practice owners.

Craig shares his 20+ years of experience in outpatient therapy tech, from his early days as a founding member of Clinicient to his current work with Stride. Together, he and Adam explore how EMR systems have evolved from basic record-keeping tools to intelligent, AI-powered platforms built to streamline every part of your clinic — from scheduling to billing to patient engagement.

They dive into:

• The three generations of EMR technology (and why most practices are stuck in Gen 1 or Gen 2)
• How AI is transforming not just clinical documentation, but business efficiency
• What to consider before switching EMRs — and how to make the transition as seamless as possible
• Why “thinking small to grow big” is the mantra behind Stride’s success

If you’ve ever wondered whether your EMR is holding your practice back, this episode breaks down what the next wave of healthcare tech really looks like — and how to make sure your systems are built for the future, not the past.

🎙️ Learn why the right technology isn’t just about software — it’s about strategy, scalability, and sustainability.

👉 Learn more about Stride EMR at www.strideemr.ai

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Blog Post URL:

https://www.ppoclub.com/the-tough-conversations-that-make-or-break-your-private-practice-with-dan-neissany

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Most practice owners believe burnout is just part of the job — long hours, heavy workloads, and endless demands. But what if burnout isn’t a personal flaw… what if it’s a system problem?

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Kelly Higdon, co-founder of zynnyme, therapist, business coach, and author of Therapist Burnout. Kelly has spent the last 15 years helping practice owners rebuild their businesses (and their lives) from the ground up — without losing themselves in the process.

They dive deep into:

• Why burnout isn’t about self-care — it’s about broken systems
• How personal growth and leadership maturity shape business success
• The hidden mental and emotional patterns that block execution
• Why alignment, not hustle, creates sustainable progress
• The surprising connection between self-compassion and team performance
• How to build a practice that serves both your clients and your life

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode — doing “all the things” but never feeling at peace — this episode will help you rethink how you lead, grow, and take care of yourself while running a thriving business.

🎙️ Learn how to lead from alignment, not exhaustion.

👉 Connect with [email protected]

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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.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Dan Neissany—physical therapist turned entrepreneur, healthcare consultant, podcast host, and co-founder of Best Practice Strategies. Dan’s mission is simple: help practices grow without burning out.

They dig into:

• Why money isn’t evil—and how profitability actually fuels better patient care
• The tough conversations practice owners avoid (and why avoidance kills progress)
• How data-driven decisions reveal hidden profit leaks and growth opportunities
• The mindset difference between thriving owners and struggling ones
• Why systems, accountability, and leadership—not just hard work—are the real drivers of success

If you’ve ever felt torn between helping patients and making a profit, this episode will reframe what it means to run a business that serves everyone—patients, employees, and you.

🎙️ Learn how to balance care and cash flow without compromise.

👉 Connect with Dan at tbpstrategies.com or find him on social media @DanNeissany. Links in the show notes.

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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 about these two modern yet under-utilized resources. We dive into how leveraging virtual assistants and cutting-edge AI isn't just a luxury but an essential strategy for modern practice owners.

Adam and I reveal the two-pronged approach that can completely transform your workflow: delegating routine tasks to a VA and using AI to automate the rest. We break down exactly how this powerful combination frees up your time, slashes overhead, and allows you to focus on what matters most: your patients and the growth of your business. If you're ready to move from working in your practice to working on it, this episode is your roadmap.

For more info on how Nathan and Adam can transform your business, go to www.ppoclub.com and book a call with us.

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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.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with Jeff Smith, owner and CEO of Alpenglow Physical Therapy in Billings, Montana. Jeff launched his practice in June 2023, joined PPO Club Coaching just a few months later, and in less than two years has scaled from an 8x8 room in the back of a gym to a 3,200 sq. ft. clinic with five PTs.

They dig into:

• Why Jeff knew—even in PT school—that he was destined to be a practice owner
• The sacrifices and sleepless nights it took to go from solo hustler to CEO
• The hard decisions (and risks) that became breakthroughs
• How to lead employees without micromanaging or being “the answer guy”
• Why betting on yourself is always the safest bet

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to step out, take the leap, and build something bigger than yourself—Jeff’s story is proof that you can.

🎙️ Learn how one owner turned vision into reality, and why the best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself.

👉 Connect with Jeff at [email protected] and check the show notes for links and resources.

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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?

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with John Askin, a financial planner who specializes in helping clinicians and practice owners take control of their money. John shares his journey from Division I soccer player to financial coach for practice owners, and explains why most clinicians never learned how to extract wealth from their business.

They dig into:

• Why cash flow is the number one metric owners must know cold
• How to separate business and personal finances so both thrive
• Why your business is not your retirement plan and how to fix that
• The “financial plan of care” framework that mirrors how PTs guide patients through rehab
• Why paying yourself first isn’t selfish – it’s essential

If you’ve ever felt like your practice is growing but your personal wealth isn’t keeping up, this episode will challenge your perspective and give you a path forward.

🎙️ Learn how to build financial health in your business and at home without the overwhelm.

👉 Connect with John on LinkedIn, check out his YouTube channel, and find resources linked in the show notes.

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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?

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, Adam Robin sits down with the founders of LASO Wellness—Ron Cappello (CEO), Tanny Crawford (Senior Advisor), and Greg Perry (Strategy)—to unpack a new model for bringing supplements and wellness products into private practices the right way.

They dive into:

• The “three no’s” that make this model a no-brainer: no capital, no admin burden, no inventory
• Why supplements are more about solving, not selling 
• How recovery, sleep, gut health, and joint health products can accelerate patient outcomes
• Why nutritional guidance builds trust, compliance, and profitability
• How LASO’s done-for-you systems and field support make integration seamless

If you’ve ever wanted to boost revenue and patient results without piling more on your plate, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible.

🎙️ Learn how to add value, elevate patient care, and unlock new profits with zero risk.

👉 Explore more at lasowellness.com and check the show notes for resources and links.

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