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Private Practice Owners Club

Nathan Shields
Physical Therapy
Private Practice
Leadership Development
Leadership
Marketing Strategies
Patient Care
Business Growth
Coaching
Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare Legislation
Cash Flow Management
Recruitment
Recruiting
Financial Management
Employee Retention
Practice Management
Medicare
Burnout
Breakeven Number
Recruitment Strategies

Hosted by Nathan Shields who sold his PT clinics for 3x the national average!

Do you own a physical therapy practice? If so, you know that running a successful business is no easy feat. There are so many challenges to overcome, from marketing and billing to recruiting, hiring and managing staff. Sometimes it feels like you're a one-man (or woman) army.

That's where the Physical Therapy Owners Club... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the biggest growth moves in your business… was saying no?

In this episode, Nathan Shields sits down with Angie McGelry to unpack how one clinic completely transformed its trajectory—not by doing more, but by getting radically clear on who th... more

Most clinics aren’t failing because they lack patients…

They’re failing because they don’t understand their numbers.

In this episode, Nathan Shields breaks down the real reason clinics feel stuck in the “busy but broke” cycle—and what actually need... more

Most physical therapists believe better outcomes come from better hands-on skills. But what if that’s only a small part of the equation? In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Nathan Shields sits down with John Woolf, founder of... more

Most clinic owners don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do…

They struggle because they wait too long to do it.

In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, hosts Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down one of the hardest ... more

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Recent Guests

Angie McGilvery
Owner, Apex Physical Therapy
Apex Physical Therapy, Fort Myers, FL
Episode: Ditching The 1985 Private Practice Model For A Bigger Vision In A State-Of-The-Art Facility - Angie McGilvery's Practice Transformation
Nathan Shields
Guest on SPRY webinar; PT, entrepreneur, founder of PPO Club
Private Practice Owners Club / PPO Club
Episode: The Profit Paradox: Why Your Clinic Is Busier Than Ever But Making Less Money - Nathan Shields’ Appearance On The SPRY PT Webinar With Alex Bendersky, PT
John Woolf
Owner of Patient Success Systems
Patient Success Systems
Episode: The 20% Rule: Why Your Technical Skills Are NOT The ONLY Reason Patients Stay or Get Better With John Woolf, PT, PhD
Jeremy DuPont
Physical therapist; founder of Patch Digital Marketing
Patch Digital Marketing
Episode: Learn The New Way To Get Patients From Google With Jeremy Dupont
Josh Farley
A physical therapist and consultant specializing in workers' compensation
Lighthouse Comp
Episode: 120% Over Medicare: The Work Comp Playbook Every Private Practice Owner Needs With Josh Farley
Will Humphreys
Business owner and charity advocate focused on integrating charitable efforts in businesses
Virtual Rockstar
Episode: Build a Movement, Not Just a Clinic: Why Giving Back Pays Off With Will Humphreys
Brian Weidner
Owner of Career Tree Network and presenter of Total Talent Masterclass webinar
Career Tree Network
Episode: Creating A Game-Winning Culture That Attracts And Retains The People You Want With Brian Weidner
Kay Sanders
Strategic growth partner for private practice owners and Google Ads expert.
Elevated Edge Consulting
Episode: From Rock Bottom To Full Clinic: The Patient-Flow Playbook With Kay Sanders
Craig Brasington
Director of Revenue Operations for Stride EMR
Stride EMR
Episode: Is Your EMR Holding You Back? The Truth About The Next Wave Of Healthcare Tech With Craig Brasington

Hosts

Nathan Shields
Host of the Private Practice Owners Club; clinician-turned-entrepreneur and clinic owner with experience scaling PT practices.
Adam Robin
Co-host and key contributor; brings experience from running multiple clinics and guiding owner strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Great podcast for private practice owners

    I listen to this show every week when I am driving to work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay k pt
    United States8 months ago
  • A must listen for all practice owners

    I am loving this podcast! Insightful and helpful for all owners. I am an OT in private practice in South Africa and it has been great to hear of simple but effective ways I can grow my practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrincesPri
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Solid content!

    Nathan has transformed my practice, mindset and leadership with coaching and these highly informative podcasts! Great guy and knows his stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TG CT
    United States2 years ago
  • I found there to be lots of value in this content. It's very informative , but you feel like you're apart if the dialog.

    Audible
    5
    Tina
    United States3 years ago
  • Lots of gold nuggets are found here.

    I found there to be lots of value in this content. It's very informative , but you feel like you're apart if the dialog.

    Audible
    5
    Tina
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners value the actionable tips and practical frameworks for growing private practices.
The host asks thoughtful questions and guides conversations with guests who are real PT owners.
Guests are described as high-quality and well-connected, providing credible insights for owners.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ditching The 1985 Private Practice Model For A Bigger Vision In A State-Of-The-Art Facility - Angie McGilvery's Practice Transformation
Q: What role did diagnostics play in differentiating the clinic?
Diagnostics such as musculoskeletal ultrasound and EMG provided objective data that enhanced patient engagement, improved outcomes, and created a compelling reason for athletes to choose and stay with the clinic.
Learn The New Way To Get Patients From Google With Jeremy Dupont
Q: Is there anything you can add for context around when paid ads become appropriate for a clinic?
Paid ads are worth considering once a clinic has solid backend systems for follow-up, a clear patient lifetime value, and a willingness to incur initial losses as they scale, typically starting with a cautious monthly spend of around $1,000.
Beyond The Treatment Room: Learning The CEO Skill Sets For Profit And Freedom - Nathan Shields' Guest Appearance On Will Humphreys' Willpower Podcast
Q: What role did coaching and expert help play in your growth?
Coaching provided a faster path to knowledge, accountability, and practical tools, helping us implement strategies that would have taken years to figure out on our own. It also normalized the use of external expertise as a standard business practice.
Beyond The Treatment Room: Learning The CEO Skill Sets For Profit And Freedom - Nathan Shields' Guest Appearance On Will Humphreys' Willpower Podcast
Q: How did you move from practicing to leading a growing company?
By taking extreme ownership, learning leadership through programs and coaching, and investing in systems, metrics, and a leadership team. This allowed us to transition from sole providers to leaders who can scale without burning out.
Beyond The Treatment Room: Learning The CEO Skill Sets For Profit And Freedom - Nathan Shields' Guest Appearance On Will Humphreys' Willpower Podcast
Q: What were the hardest early challenges when starting out?
The most difficult parts were overcoming the fear of marketing, reaching out to potential patients and referral sources, and learning to lead and delegate rather than just treat patients. This required adopting new skills, coaching, and shifting identity from clinician to business owner.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Practice Owners Club

What is Private Practice Owners Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets physical therapy practice owners and clinic leaders, offering practical guidance on growing profitability, recruiting and onboarding teams, leadership development, and leveraging technology. Episodes cover a broad mix of topics from strategic planning, recruitment and retention, and culture, to compliance, cash-pay services, AI, and patient engagement—often with real-world frameworks, KPI targets, and actionable playbooks. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, ranging from compliance and finance experts to technology vendors and experienced PT owners, which helps listeners implement tangible improvements in their practices while staying aligned with growth and patient care.

Listeners are likely drawn to practical, b... more

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Recent guests on Private Practice Owners Club include:

1. Angie McGilvery
2. Nathan Shields
3. John Woolf
4. Jeremy DuPont
5. Josh Farley
6. Will Humphreys
7. Brian Weidner
8. Kay Sanders

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