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Brian J. Gallagher, PT.
Welcome to our award-winning physical therapy podcast for private practice owners who want to set themselves up for success and join the industry’s top 10%. Whether your business is just starting up or you’re looking to grow as a business leader and stay on top of industry trends, this weekly podcast hosted by Brian Gallagher, PT and Founder of MEG Business, features actionable insights and tips from physical therapy experts who share the marketing, operations, personnel and clinical secrets that not only improve your practice, but also your life as an entrepreneur!
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Ep.195: Gamification Ideas for Your Clinic this Holiday Season

Ep.195: Gamification Ideas for Your Clinic this Holiday Season

“Gamification” involves creating a fun experience for those around you. Everybody likes a good game! Learn how to enhance your company culture by investing in the happiness of your patients and staff through games and contests. Tune in for some great ideas, and Happy Holidays! Episode at a glance:  Keep productivity high  Create a game that your staff AND patients can participate in  Make your clinic more social  Infuse patients into your company culture  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
21:5622/12/2021
Ep.194: Increasing Clinic Revenue Streams with Darcie Jaremey

Ep.194: Increasing Clinic Revenue Streams with Darcie Jaremey

Let’s dive into a fresh, new topic that we’ve never talked about on the podcast before… Ergonomics! We’re going to tackle it through the lens of diversifying and increasing revenue streams in your private practice. This week, we interview a lovely guest on the topic, Darcie Jaremey from ErgonomicsHelp. Episode at a glance:  Provide the ultimate employee experience  You need to promote your services  Add ways to provide value  Stand out in your community  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
36:3815/12/2021
Ep.193: Business 101: Tracking Stats & Metrics in Private Practice with Marla Ranieri, DPT

Ep.193: Business 101: Tracking Stats & Metrics in Private Practice with Marla Ranieri, DPT

In case you missed their presentation at PPS 2021, we interviewed Marla Ranieri, DPT from BetterHealthcare to discuss the benefits of their platform and how it enables you to provide the best care as a private practice in this digital world. We got amazing feedback from owners all over the country from this conversation, so we wanted to bring this topic to our podcast audience! Take control of your patient experience using this proven technology.  Episode at a glance:  Evolve from the old school form fill  Up your conversion rate  Don’t ignore holes in your practice operations  Don’t commit “treason” on your employees  Digitize your outreach Step into business autonomy  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
16:0308/12/2021
Ep.192: The Power of Gratitude in Practice Ownership

Ep.192: The Power of Gratitude in Practice Ownership

Welcome to December! The key to any great leader’s success is a display of gratitude. Do you go to work every day ready to help others? Let’s take a step back and evaluate how we, as private practice owners, can best practice gratitude this holiday season (and all year round!) Episode at a glance:  Get education in advance of the challenges  List what you’re grateful for  Address people first, systems second, standards third   Be a community leader  Ask about personal and professional goals during interview process  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
30:1701/12/2021
Ep.191: The Big Boom Part 2: The Future of Physical Therapy

Ep.191: The Big Boom Part 2: The Future of Physical Therapy

Let’s move into part 2 of the Big Boom that we’ve experienced after PPS 2021. We talked to some people who may have been holding themselves back from making the right decisions due to being risk-averse. You have to get back to your purpose and ideal scene in private practice. Let’s step into the new paradigm and take an honest look at what’s coming in physical therapy private practice.  Episode at a glance:  Don’t forget the “work” in work-life balance  Let’s collaborate, not compete  (Brian mentions a Martha, he meant Marla Ranieri from BetterHealthcare) Rethink location/environment  Integrate a team approach Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
29:2424/11/2021
Ep.190: The Big Boom from Private Practice Section 2021

Ep.190: The Big Boom from Private Practice Section 2021

As we’re coming off of PPS 2021, we have all of the questions and concerns that we heard from practice owners that we connected with fresh in our minds. Let’s address them and learn how to make a difference in your practice. 2019 isn’t coming back, it’s time for a reset. Are you ready for 2022? Episode at a glance:  Be the practice owner that happens to be a physical therapist, not the other way around  Tighten down on your staff training  Avoid micromanagement  Reevaluate your patient schedule for productivity  Outsource non-therapy functions  Know how to measure what’s working  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
42:5317/11/2021
Ep.189: Connect with MEG at Private Practice Section 2021

Ep.189: Connect with MEG at Private Practice Section 2021

Here we are at the APTA’s Private Practice Section annual conference in Dallas, Texas! We have a quick podcast for you straight from PPS 2021 sharing our excitement to be here, all the great ways we’ll be participating and the importance of being a member of this incredible community. If you’re here at PPS, come connect with MEG at one of our various events, and if not, then you can follow along with us on social media!  Episode at a glance:  Get excited for all the ways we’ll be engaging at PPS 2021: In the Exhibition Hall at PPS: Booth #817 (we’ll be doing a major prize giveaway!) Thurs 11/11 at 2:30pm Session with BetterHealthcare: “Are You Sitting on a Data Gold Mine?” Thurs 11/11 at 6:30pm MEG’s Cocktail Mixer  Friday 11/12 at 1pm Sponsored Session Workshop “Solve Your PT Business Challenges in 30 Minutes” We can’t keep practicing like it’s 2019  Learn innovative and efficient strategies We need a strong PT community right now Invest time and money into attending conferences
14:5710/11/2021
Ep.188: The Great Resignation: What, Why and How to Handle It

Ep.188: The Great Resignation: What, Why and How to Handle It

Have you been struggling to hire staff recently? Let’s take a deeper look at the problem, and how to solve it. In this episode we pull data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to share the bigger picture of what is happening and why (additional resources shared below). We have to acknowledge the culture shift that we’ve seen post pandemic and evaluate what is going on in our labor market today.  Episode at a glance:  You need to change your recruiting approach  Offer personal and professional growth opportunities  Know which type of therapist you’re messaging to  Promote fun and gamification in your clinic  Retain your staff with an LMS (Learning Management System)  If you’re not willing to look, you’re not willing to change Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
36:3803/11/2021
Ep.187: How to Avoid a Spooky Therapy Compliance Nightmare

Ep.187: How to Avoid a Spooky Therapy Compliance Nightmare

With Halloween right around the corner, we want to help reduce the fear of the nightmare that follows a Compliance violation. These are scary and threaten to sink a small practice, even if the violation was completely by accident. Don’t be at the mercy of what you don’t know - learn how to stay on top of the regulations to protect yourself in private practice!  Episode at a glance:  Your Compliance program must be customized per practice  Defend yourself as a small business owner  Contact Vikram at PT Wired for app Check your EMR system  Be prepared for anything  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice
19:0527/10/2021
Ep.186: Interview with Jason Waz - Physical Therapy Technology Update

Ep.186: Interview with Jason Waz - Physical Therapy Technology Update

This week we are so excited to invite Jason Waz, PT from NeuPTTech back to our podcast. First and foremost a private practice owner, Jason was the first one to trial and test the Neubie E-Stim technology. Not only does this tech change lives in a big way, but it will set your practice way out from the crowd. Don’t keep running your practice like it’s the 1990’s!   Episode at a glance:  The biggest challenge right now is staffing; The second biggest is having an office differentiator  Why is it important to scale in private practice?   You need a solid structure (people need stability)  You need customization  Connect with a community  The NEUBIE Effect Guide: How to Improve Your Practice’s Revenue, Referrals and Patient Outcomes  Clinic Spotlights: Case Studies of PT Practices Using the NEUBIE 
52:4420/10/2021
Ep.185: Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month

Ep.185: Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month

Did you know that October is National Physical Therapy month? And did you further know that this is the 100th anniversary of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)? Now is a great time to take pride in the amazing work that PT’s do for the betterment of people every day, and to find ways that you can engage with our powerful community.   Episode at a glance:  Consider joining the APTA community  Attend the annual meetings - it’s worth it  Don’t assume that you know all there is to know  Add one new piece of tech to your clinic every year  Put an emphasis on investing in your staff  Keep in compliance and quality, while increasing speed and volume   Strive to give more than you expect in return  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!  
22:4813/10/2021
Ep.184: What to Consider As a Physical Therapy New Grad

Ep.184: What to Consider As a Physical Therapy New Grad

Let’s align on what life is like for a new grad coming out of school today. It’s important that you look to start your career with a clinic that has an emphasis on education (practice owners, take notes). Tune in to learn where to start when taking on your first full-time clinical role.  Episode at a glance:  Hone your skills  Be wary of huge money offers  Look for professional enhancement opportunities  Be ready to exchange in abundance  Look at the clinic's Standard Operating Procedures and policies  Consider their Compliance measures  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!  
35:3606/10/2021
Ep.183: Marketing to Doctors Versus to Patients

Ep.183: Marketing to Doctors Versus to Patients

How do you market for doctor referrals versus to patients of physical therapy? Where are the majority of your patients coming from? Learn different strategies of how to maximize your approach to getting your good deeds well known in the community.  Episode at a glance:  Drop off a physician information pack  Foster your relationships with physicians  Communicate how you’re different  Promote your quality control measures   Promote your clinical efficiency  Have a genuine elevator pitch  Put out educational value  Explore Digital Marketing opportunities  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!  
31:2929/09/2021
Ep.182: Why Do Good Physical Therapy Practices Struggle?

Ep.182: Why Do Good Physical Therapy Practices Struggle?

Brian read a great article by Donald Sull titled “Why Good Companies Go Bad” and it got him thinking: how does this apply to physical therapy private practice? Thus he was inspired for this podcast - tune in to learn how these principles apply and how to avoid stagnation in the management of your practice. Episode at a glance:  You can get stuck in a routine and innovation is lost  Don’t hang onto people who shouldn’t be there  Believe that you can do things differently   Look at ways to advance your technology  Strive to achieve greater efficiency  Outsource! (Get your payroll down)  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
37:5422/09/2021
Ep.181: The Things I Wish I Had Known

Ep.181: The Things I Wish I Had Known

In the episode, Brian shares his list of things that he wished he had known when he was starting out in physical therapy private practice, and what he learned along the way. Find out how to do things the right way, the first time! Episode at a glance:  Billing challenges: Understand contracting  I would never do my own Credentialing now  EMR systems & Billing software  I didn’t understand what a clearinghouse was  Compliance is a must  Know how to do collections  You ought to know all the Billing regulations  Personnel challenges: What you say is not always what people hear  What they say is not always what they mean  What they say they will do, is not always what they do  Striving to be liked and admired is a HUGE mistake  Manage by statistics, not personality  Personal challenges: I wish I had the hatting and tools of a CEO  Adhere to a daily schedule  Abandon the do-it-yourself attitude  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice  
37:3915/09/2021
Ep.180: On the Fence About Starting Up Your Clinic?

Ep.180: On the Fence About Starting Up Your Clinic?

Have you considered opening your own private practice? Did someone push you to make the decision (or try to dissuade you)? Are you chasing the money? There is a lot to consider, but you have to get back to your purpose. Get educated and learn what you can expect in starting up. Episode at a glance:  Out-create yesterday  Don’t play other people’s games  It’s what you don’t know that will hold you back  Practice ownership is a marathon, not a sprint  You have to spend money to make money  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
38:0908/09/2021
Ep.179: Bringing on a New Therapist? Here’s How

Ep.179: Bringing on a New Therapist? Here’s How

It’s time to change your approach to hiring skilled personnel. Make sure they align with your company goals, understand their products, and aren’t in it to just exchange time for money. Tune in for more tips! Episode at a glance:  Be transparent  Play an infinite game  Have them understand their products  Train them on how to be a good employee first  Get your onboarding consistent with a Learning Management System  Be a career, not just a job, through skill enhancement  Think in future terms  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice  
38:1901/09/2021
Ep.178: What is a Patient Care Representative?

Ep.178: What is a Patient Care Representative?

What is a Patient Care Representative? Why should you have one? Learn how to spot, hire and onboard this key member of your team - along with their responsibilities and products to elevate your practice to the next level. Episode at a glance:  They attract more people to your practice They enrich the lives of the people in your community and organization  Enhance patient advocacy Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
33:3225/08/2021
Ep.177: The Definition of Success and How to Achieve It

Ep.177: The Definition of Success and How to Achieve It

The definition of success may vary, but there are some common denominators among entrepreneurs. Brian takes us back in time for a casual conversation about what freedom is, and how that applies to autonomy in private practice. Episode at a glance:  Don’t agree with other people’s considerations  Don’t be afraid to skin your knees  Don’t play other people’s games  Create the ideal structure  Know how to confront and communicate  Learn how to plan and program  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
30:1518/08/2021
Ep.176: How to Fund Your Physical Therapy Startup

Ep.176: How to Fund Your Physical Therapy Startup

Are you ready to grab the steering wheel of your future? Let’s talk about how to evaluate your funding options that best meet the needs of your startup and private practice ideal scene. Let us help you navigate the challenges before you hit them! Episode at a glance:  Master your emotional connection to money  Ditch the DIY attitude!   Check out PT United  Don’t go for a commercial interest loan  Learn how to play the SBA loan game  Don’t run your business like you run your household  Leverage other people’s money  Get comfortable with money ebbing and flowing  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice  
20:5211/08/2021
Ep.175: Starting Up? How to Do Things the Right Way, the First Time

Ep.175: Starting Up? How to Do Things the Right Way, the First Time

Our purpose is to enable you to make changes in your life so you can live the life that you want and deserve. Everything you invested to become a good clinician does not translate into being a good CEO. Even professional athletes have coaches - get your professional enhancement training to start your practice the right way, the first time! Episode at a glance:  What’s your ideal scene?  Be someone people can know, like and trust  Operate with modern technology  Optimize a consistent onboarding process  Pilot & program  Know what you don’t know - outsource  Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice  
36:3404/08/2021
Ep.174: The Truth About Physical Therapy Private Practice Structure

Ep.174: The Truth About Physical Therapy Private Practice Structure

Whether you have 2 clinics or 200 clinics, there are certain systems that need to be in place if you want a well-run organization. Speaking of structure, welcome to our shorter podcast format! This approach to structure has proven success in the business world - learn how to apply it to your physical therapy private practice, today! Episode at a glance:  You need a leader over each division  Enable your staff  Have defined command channels  Know what your new employees need and want  Define posts, hats, products, and stats  Don’t exchange time for money  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!
21:0128/07/2021
Ep.173: How to Avoid a Problematic Physical Therapy Front Desk

Ep.173: How to Avoid a Problematic Physical Therapy Front Desk

We start with a recap of who we are and what we do here at MEG. Is your front desk a bit of an unstable, revolving door? Learn how to start with yourself and properly manage the best people through processes and products in this episode! Episode at a glance:  Do not try to manage personnel “on the fly”  Bring about agreement  Hire people who take pride in their work  Don’t manage by personality  Develop front desk skills through role play, drills, etc  Be your employee's coach (or have an LMS!)  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!
37:3621/07/2021
Ep.172: Strive to Serve as a Physical Therapy Owner

Ep.172: Strive to Serve as a Physical Therapy Owner

Welcome back! Today Brian gives his tools and conveys his methods through a live role-play. What problem are you trying to solve by going into private practice? What are you doing when you feel your best? Evaluate yourself as a physical therapy practice owner in this episode. Episode at a glance:  Lead by example  Communicate your purpose  Acknowledge jobs well done  Be understanding in your communication  Gain agreement  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!
31:4414/07/2021
Ep.171: 5 Best Ways to Scale & Expand Your Practice

Ep.171: 5 Best Ways to Scale & Expand Your Practice

When considering ways to scale and expand, it’s best to start by remembering why you went into private practice. In this episode, Brian discusses how to build a practice that has growth capacity and how to continue to scale and expand. Tune in to this episode to align your purpose with strategies for growth! Episode at a glance:  Stay ahead of what you need to confront, before you need to confront it  Expanding: what happens outside your four walls  Scaling: what you can do inside your four walls  Meet your staff’s expectations  Learn how to run a pilot program  Grow your income verticals  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today! Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
25:1207/07/2021
Ep.170: Getting Creative with Private Practice Marketing

Ep.170: Getting Creative with Private Practice Marketing

Today Brian gives tips on a variety of areas in Marketing - external, social media, referrals and internal. Avoid stagnating and operating like it’s the year 1990 by considering these creative Marketing strategies. Don’t shy away from Marketing - learn how to continue to flourish and grow in physical therapy private practice! Episode at a glance:  Find ways to outpace yesterday  Participate in your community  Contribute to your peers   Be a resource for your patients  Give patients objective data Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today! Grab your PT Marketing Strategies Toolkit here
34:3230/06/2021
Ep.169: Is Your Physical Therapy Career Aligned with Your Life Goals?

Ep.169: Is Your Physical Therapy Career Aligned with Your Life Goals?

In this podcast, Brian recalls what it was like to be 28 years old first starting out in this career. Do you crave autonomy over how you treat patients and manage your time? Evaluate these key points to discover if embarking in private practice aligns with the life that you envision for yourself. Episode at a glance:  Take charge of your time and efforts  You should be able to have a life AND a private practice  Value other people's time  Build a life GANTT chart  Explore the Hybrid Model  Get the knowledge and coaching you need BEFORE you need it  Know what to outsource  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today! Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
31:2923/06/2021
Ep.168: 7 Practical Steps the Top 10% of Physical Therapy Owners Take

Ep.168: 7 Practical Steps the Top 10% of Physical Therapy Owners Take

Introducing a new podcast format! We continue to do everything we can to give you content that aligns with our philosophy of Education, Duplication and Application in the most effective way possible. This week Brian covers seven steps that he has observed as a common trend for the top 10% of private practice owners.  Episode at a glance:  Start or expand with the end result in mind  Work backward from your goals  Know the costs and full risk exposure of going into private practice  Learn how to scale effectively  Cut out those things that don’t support your vision  Get creative with cash-based and market differentiators   Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy! Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today! Take our Billing Stress Test to check the pulse of your PT private practice
29:0216/06/2021
Ep.167: How to Manage Increasing Private Practice Operational Costs

Ep.167: How to Manage Increasing Private Practice Operational Costs

This week we dive right into the nitty-gritty of ways to optimize your operating expenses. This harkens back to our training on the 4 Keys to Practice Success: Environment, Structure, Personnel and Systems of Operations. Jump in to learn how to lead from above as the practice owner, not from below!  Episode at a glance:  Practice according to the APTA  Don’t seek to be liked or admired  Make sure your therapists are 85% efficient  Follow your stats and metrics  Get your quality of care up  Coach your admin staff on what their products are  Stagger the hours (your clinic has to be open at least 50 - 65 hours per week)  Get rid of some product inventory  Lead from above, not from below  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!   Take our Billing Stress Test to check the pulse of your PT private practice
36:1909/06/2021
Ep.166: 5 Things You Should Outsource in Private Practice

Ep.166: 5 Things You Should Outsource in Private Practice

We start this week’s podcast with a big congratulations to all the new grads out there, and with appreciation for what we have. Brian reminisces about the “do-it-yourself-er” attitude that he had in his early years of practice management, leading to short-term gain, long-term loss. Don’t waste time and energy outside of your strengths. Learn what to outsource!  Episode at a glance:  Appreciate the value that others can bring to your business  Look for opportunities to grow  Don’t be the “Do-it-yourself-er”  Build a team around you, so that you can stay in your lane   Outsource Accounting  Outsource Bookkeeping  Outsource Legal  Outsource Credentialing  Outsource Billing   Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!   Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!   Take our Billing Stress Test to check the pulse of your PT private practice
40:2602/06/2021
Ep.165: Succeeding with Private Practice Hiring & Retention

Ep.165: Succeeding with Private Practice Hiring & Retention

Inspired by some great questions from one of our recent virtual speaking events, today we’re addressing the key to success in private practice - people. We know attracting and retaining top professionals can be difficult. Jump in to learn how to best hire & recruit in the post-pandemic landscape of 2021.  Episode at a glance:  Aim for live interviews (not Zoom)  Hire the person who doesn’t put money first  Acknowledge employees personally, and validate them professionally  Be more interested than interesting (you’re buying, not selling)  Open your ad with a question  Offer a better culture  Have a pay-for-performance compensation model  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!
40:1926/05/2021
Ep.164: How to Run a One Minute Practice - Interview with Paul Wright

Ep.164: How to Run a One Minute Practice - Interview with Paul Wright

Our friend from halfway around the world, Paul Wright joins us to share his expert advice in physical therapy practice management. Paul is a Physiotherapist and former owner of multiple allied health clinics in Australia. Let’s talk about how to achieve the quality of life that you deserve as a practice owner!  Episode at a glance:  Remove discretion   Establish your “non-negotiables” in your practice  Find a need and fill it  Be careful about partnerships  Make the systems the star, not the therapists  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!
54:2419/05/2021
Ep.163: MEG Academy - The “Google” of Physical Therapy Private Practice

Ep.163: MEG Academy - The “Google” of Physical Therapy Private Practice

Let’s get back to the basics - What is MEG Academy? Many owners face the challenge of how to convey their vision and communication to the rest of their team. We’re here to connect you with the knowledge that you need to succeed. Do not be the effect of what you don’t know! Episode at a glance:  Your staff knows when you’re uncertain  Get access to powerful resources  Know your button, message and call-to-actions (CTAs)  Confront your mysteries  Know your average collections per visit!  Don’t take on a partner if you can help it  Leverage your money, don’t spend it  Stay compliant with referral marketing  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy! How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
42:1112/05/2021
Ep.162: Top 3 Physical Therapy Referral Marketing Solutions

Ep.162: Top 3 Physical Therapy Referral Marketing Solutions

Whether you are new, established, or have been in the game for decades - you need to know how to better market for referrals for your private practice. There is ALWAYS room to grow. Learn successful strategies to stand out to your referral sources and patients in your market.  Episode at a glance:  Evaluate your practice from the eyes of your consumer  Survey your patients (and USE this data)  Run the NPS (Net Promoter Score)  Find a need and fill it (better than your competitors!)    Patients need to know that your clinicians are experts in their fields  Alleviate the top 3 financial concerns of your patients How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
42:3105/05/2021
Ep.161: How to Increase Your Revenue with Standard Operating Procedures

Ep.161: How to Increase Your Revenue with Standard Operating Procedures

I know we did an episode on this topic recently, but we have more to say! This is especially relevant for all of our existing clinics out there. Don’t be the therapist who just “happens” to be a practice owner. Establish a viable and expanding practice that adheres to your policies. Episode at a glance:  Wear your CEO hat - know when to outsource  Nurture your employees, referrals, and patients  Make sure your planning is in place (Business Strategic Plan)  Reduce confusion and increase efficiency with:  Onboarding checklist  Firm Policies & Procedures  Hat Folder  Monthly Staff Meetings  How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
42:0028/04/2021
Ep.160: How to Find Your Place in Your Therapy Market

Ep.160: How to Find Your Place in Your Therapy Market

Do you know how to evaluate the perfect market to open in? Or how to have an advantage in said market? There is actually a successful approach you can have with this - dive in for actionable steps on how to stay focused and intentional with where you open your physical therapy private practice.  Episode at a glance:  Calculate your cost per visit - majority are between $45-$55 a visit  Do not talk yourself out of your goals  Business 101: Find a need and fill it  Don’t chase “shiny objects”  How to evaluate market: local Realtor, Police Office, County Planning & Development Office, Google search!  Find population density: how many other clinics are within a 30 min drive and how many PEOPLE are within an hour drive, and divide   Evaluate average household income and age demographics of community  How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check!   
43:1521/04/2021
Ep.159: Relevant Solutions to Common Private Practice Problems

Ep.159: Relevant Solutions to Common Private Practice Problems

Bright ideas without applicable tools won’t get you anywhere. Confront what you don’t know and learn what areas of your business you should be focusing on. Remember, in the areas where people lack certainty, many will choose to do nothing. Don’t do nothing - grab the steering wheel of your future!  Episode at a glance:  Do NOT do your own Credentialing  Be willing to experience anything  Stop running your practice as a democracy   Don’t get a partner just to solve your problems  Find the right “Why” to the problem by looking, not listening  Become the Go-Getter Owner!  Stay in good communication with your staff  Have games for patients AND staff How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
50:5614/04/2021
Ep.158: Tips & Tools for Better Practice Recruiting, Hiring and Retention

Ep.158: Tips & Tools for Better Practice Recruiting, Hiring and Retention

Where do you find dedicated, loyal and accountable employees? Let’s discuss step by step the recruiting, hiring and retention process to learn how to attract the best team players to your thriving private practice company culture. Episode at a glance:  For recruiting use APTA website lists, Indeed.com, Facebook Ads, Word-of-mouth, staff referral programs  Don’t be desperate  Let your staff have a conversation with the applicant  Acknowledge and validate for good staff retention  How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
40:0807/04/2021
Ep.157: Let’s Talk About Private Practice SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)

Ep.157: Let’s Talk About Private Practice SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)

This is well understood in the business world. When you decided to go into private practice, did you realize you were actually switching careers? Let’s beef up the skills you need to grow and SOP’s to finally bring your ideal scene to fruition.  Episode at a glance:  Don’t run your practice with popular vote  Don’t be a martyr/victim  Survey your staff and patients  How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
41:5631/03/2021
Ep.156: Simple Truths of Being in Private Practice

Ep.156: Simple Truths of Being in Private Practice

Let’s get down to the honest truth of what it takes to succeed as a practice owner. PT School could only get you so far to teach you how to be a great staff therapist. Now let’s dive in and fill in the blanks of how to thrive in private practice management. You have the ability to choose your own future!  Episode at a glance:  Set daily targets  Be honest with yourself  Don’t settle through life  Be willing to “waste” - keep in your integrity  Stop seeking praise and admiration  Provide your group with direction, stability and experiences that contribute to their value & self-worth  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today!   How "healthy" is your physical therapy private practice? Take the PT Practice Health Check! 
52:5324/03/2021
Ep.155: Mobile Physical Therapy: Real Application

Ep.155: Mobile Physical Therapy: Real Application

Should you jump into Mobile PT? The short answer: if it’s right for you and where you are! There’s no one way to do things. Tune in to learn the truths and realities about doing Mobile PT, and how to succeed with it.  Episode at a glance:  Incorporate cash-based  Learn how to keep your therapists above 85% efficiency  Don’t use Mobile PT as a distraction from private practice ownership  Establish your structure and services you would be providing   Do not overlook Compliance  Pros:  Treatment in the safety of home/office is ideal  No loss of travel time  You’ll get great visit and home program compliance   Autonomy  Cons:  Lack of a team  Occasional lack of space and equipment  Lack of structured schedule (flexibility, but less stability)  How to market (especially with cash model)  Schedule your Free Practice Assessment today! Looking to revamp your company structure? Download our Structure Worksheet 
43:4517/03/2021
Ep. 154: How To Effectively Manage As Clinical Director

Ep. 154: How To Effectively Manage As Clinical Director

This is one we’ve wanted to cover for a while. Tune in for a conversation on soft skills, personnel management, and how to be an effective middle manager. There’s no need for you to guess - tune in for an action plan on how to successfully manage as a clinical director.  Episode at a glance:  Establish your Policies & Procedures, Compliance program, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)  Clarify products & establish how you will measure them  Consider the art of your communication  Be willing to experience anything  Anticipate, Adapt, Apply  Suggest a Pay-for-performance model for the practice  Get your payroll under 60% of your monthly income Grab one of our top resources, the Physical Therapy Personnel Toolkit
35:0010/03/2021
Ep.153: Should Owners Think of Their Practice Like McDonald’s?

Ep.153: Should Owners Think of Their Practice Like McDonald’s?

Meet Steve Rapposelli, PT! An experienced physical therapy practice owner, learn his story, how his journey crossed with MEG, and the leadership mindset. Remember: cash-based services equal success in private practice! Find out how you can find a need and fill it in your practice to actually give patients what they want. Episode at a glance:  You need cash services to differentiate yourself and add value  We need to think of our practice like McDonald’s!  Approach your practice like a business  You can be effect, or you can be cause  Are you ready for growth? Request your free private practice expansion evaluation
43:3703/03/2021
Ep.152: Therapy Insurance Contracts: Getting In, Getting Paid, and Negotiating

Ep.152: Therapy Insurance Contracts: Getting In, Getting Paid, and Negotiating

Get ready to take notes. Brian delves into the meat and potatoes of how to get into an insurance contract, how to renegotiate your contract, and how to build relationships and communicate with insurance companies so that you have what you need to provide the best care to your patients.  Episode at a glance:  You have to consider the Hybrid Model (20% of your revenue through cash-based services)  Be a business owner first, a physical therapist second  Differentiate yourself from other providers in network Negotiate that you get paid at least the national average Make the case: Isn’t having more options in town a good thing?  You have to first establish a relationship  Communicate how physical therapy is different  Let them know you have a Compliance Officer  Struggling with Credentialing? We've got you covered, check out our Credentialing Services What's missing from your private practice? Check out our Physical Therapy Guide to Optimizing your Private Practice
46:5124/02/2021
Ep.151: How to Manage Personnel for the Ideal Company Culture Interview with Dr. Larry Benz

Ep.151: How to Manage Personnel for the Ideal Company Culture Interview with Dr. Larry Benz

Talk about PTs helping PTs! This week we are honored to interview Dr. Larry Benz, CEO of Confluent Health for a riveting discussion on employee management and communication best practices. Learn how to nurture the ideal company culture for the entire team in your clinic.  Episode at a glance: Be creative in your forms of communication   Repeat your message for duplication   Ask them to respond with what they learned  Normalize discomfort - push your boundaries  Observe how people respond to you  Observe how much time you spend with your best people  Grab one of our top resources, the Physical Therapy Personnel Toolkit   What's missing from your private practice? Check out our Physical Therapy Guide to Optimizing your Private Practice
36:3017/02/2021
Ep.150: The Gap Between New Grad and Physical Therapy Owner

Ep.150: The Gap Between New Grad and Physical Therapy Owner

What does it take to have a patient-centered practice model that affords you the horsepower to be viable, and growing? After speaking to a group of DPT students, Brian was inspired to discuss how to give an abundance of care and how to Startup your dream practice. Tune in to discover how to stand out in private practice! Episode at glance: Identify the right “why” to your problems  Get down to your true purpose  Give an abundance of care  Your brand should be a reflection of your operations  You need the ability to confront  You need to know the Environment, Structure, Personnel, and Systems of Operation (The 4 Keys to Practice Success)  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!   What's missing from your private practice? Check out our Physical Therapy Guide to Optimizing your Private Practice  
38:0810/02/2021
Ep.149: FAQ for Startups and Existing Practices

Ep.149: FAQ for Startups and Existing Practices

We’re doing something a little different this week. In this episode, Brian rattles through the top questions that he gets from Existing owners and owners looking to Startup - giving specific, actionable advice for owners at every level. Tune in to get some of your burning questions answered!  Episode at a glance:  Q&A for Existing clinics Q&A for Startup clinics Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
45:3803/02/2021
Ep.148: Everything You Need to Know About the Hybrid Practice Model

Ep.148: Everything You Need to Know About the Hybrid Practice Model

Welcome back! Today Brian breaks down everything you need to know about your two options for today’s Hybrid Model. Tune in to understand the specifics and to eradicate any confusion or gray areas so you can evolve your structure into this incredible new model. Have more questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Episode at a glance: The Hybrid Model can be set up in multiple ways:  Out-of-network (two tax ID) Hybrid Model VERSUS In-network Cash-based Hybrid Model (one tax ID)  93% of our clients who got the Neubie E-Stim ended up getting 2 or more  Outsource. Your. Billing.   Have a market differentiator Download our great starter tool for revamping your company structure: The Structure Worksheet
40:2327/01/2021
Ep.147: How To Be the Ideal Private Practice Owner

Ep.147: How To Be the Ideal Private Practice Owner

In this episode, we talk about how to look forward and make the changes that you need to make in private practice. You don’t have to go back to living the life you were living pre-pandemic. What do you want most for 2021? Brian has his answers… do you have yours?  Episode at a glance: Embrace technology & advanced practice models  Get paid FAIRLY for what you do  Write up your Ideal Scene & Current Scene  Put together your Business Strategic Plan (BSP)  Start trusting people and delegating  Invest at least 3% of your Annual GI into enhancing yourself and your staff   Find out what’s needed and wanted for your community  Don’t be at the “effect” of your Billing  Get a better EMR system  Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!
41:1020/01/2021
Ep.146: Want a Successful Private Practice? Here Are 5 Best Practices

Ep.146: Want a Successful Private Practice? Here Are 5 Best Practices

Today, Brian is talking to both his existing and startup owners in private practice in this episode. Remember, “MEG” stands for Management Expansion Group. There’s a whole new set of rules for running a business that you need to be aware of, and Poor mindset = Poor attitude. Tune in to get trained and learn Brian’s secrets for growth, development and expansion.  Episode at a glance: Get your training at least 6 months before opening your practice  Don’t be too much of a “Do-It-Yourself-er”   Put in STRUCTURE (An Organization Chart that works!)  Have an Annual Marketing Plan with 2-month campaigns  Know what to outsource (bookkeeping, billing, accounting, legal)  Build professional and community relationships If you're not sure what actions to take and in what order to take them - request a free private practice startup evaluation
41:4813/01/2021