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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
Private Practice Owners Club
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Recruiting
Financial Management
Employee Retention
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Burnout
Breakeven Number

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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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
Spencer Shoemaker
Business owner; entrepreneur who collaborates with the hosts on multiple ventures
Various companies (partner)
Episode: The Leadership Shift Every Business Owner Must Make To Scale With Spencer Shoemaker
Daniel Hirsch
Compliance expert in outpatient PT, known for RTM compliance guidance
Risk and Compliance Analysis
Episode: RTM In 2026: What Compliance Will Demand From Your Practice With Daniel Hirsch
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

Hosts

Nathan Shields
Host and entrepreneur who scaled and exited PT clinics; co-owner and operator of PPO Club ecosystem
Adam Robin
Co-host and co-presenter; involved in PPO Club conversations; extensive experience scaling clinics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 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 States9 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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Nathan understands the PT industry and owner needs
Great podcast for private practice owners
Excellent guests and practical topics for growth
A must listen for all practice owners
Solid content with actionable coaching and insights

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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?

A practical, founder-led show focused on private physical therapy practice ownership. Episodes center on growing profitability, scaling clinics, recruiting and staff development, patient experience, and navigating reimbursement, billing, and compliance. Guests are typically successful PT clinic owners, operators, and industry-focused experts who share real-world frameworks, systems, and leadership strategies that owners can apply to improve margins, patient care, and growth. The show stands out for its actionable playbooks, data-informed finance discussions, and emphasis on building scalable operations, team culture, and technology-enabled practice management. Potential listeners include solo owners considering expansion, multi-location ope... 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. Spencer Shoemaker
6. Daniel Hirsch
7. Josh Farley
8. Will Humphreys

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