Physical Therapy Owners Club

About Physical Therapy Owners Club

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 podcast with host, Nathan Shields, comes in. We're here to help you know you're not alone. This podcast is meant to help you navigate the challenges of owning a PT practice and achieve greater profits, freedom, and the goals you set forth when you opened your clinc. In each episode, we'll talk to successful physical therapy owners about their experiences and share their insights on how to best run a PT clinic. Here are some examples of the Physical Therapy Owners Club Podcast's Topics & Highlights: 1. Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Clinic Owners We delve into the minds of highly successful physical therapy clinic owners. Discover the essential traits, habits, and strategies that set them apart from the competition. Get ready to unlock the secrets to building a thriving practice that stands the test of time. 2. Mastering the Art of Marketing for PT Clinics We bring you marketing gurus who have successfully harnessed the power of digital and traditional marketing to grow their physical therapy businesses exponentially. From social media strategies to community outreach, you'll gain valuable insights that will revolutionize your clinic's marketing game. 3. Building a Dream Team: Recruiting, Hiring, and On-Boarding/Training Physical Therapists and Top Talent Your team is the backbone of your practice's success. Learn from HR experts and seasoned clinic owners as they spill the beans on effective recruiting and hiring practices, fostering a positive culture, and retaining top-notch talent for the long haul. 4. Mindset and Leadership for Clinic Owners The journey of a physical therapy practice owner is not without challenges. Explore the power of a growth mindset, leadership development, and overcoming common entrepreneurial obstacles to lead your clinic confidently toward success. 5. Scaling Up: Expanding Your Clinic's Footprint Dreaming of expanding your physical therapy business? We’ll explore growth opportunities, opening multiple locations, and franchising models for ambitious clinic owners aiming to take their practices to new markets. 6. Financial Strategies for Sustainable Growth Financial health is critical for the long-term success of any business. Tune in as financial experts share practical tips to manage your clinic's finances efficiently, navigate insurance complexities, and maximize profitability without compromising patient care. 7. Embracing Technology for Enhanced Patient Care With technology advancing at lightning speed, learn how to harness cutting-edge tools, telehealth solutions, and software to optimize patient outcomes and streamline your clinic's operations. We'll explore the latest tech trends reshaping the physical therapy landscape. 8. Navigating the World of Healthcare Legislation Healthcare legislation can be a maze of complexities that significantly impact your practice's operations and profitability. Join industry experts as they break down the latest regulations, provide compliance tips, and share best practices to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your clinic's performance. 9. Nurturing Patient Relationships and Boosting Customer Loyalty Word-of-mouth marketing remains one of the most potent tools for growing your clinic. Discover the art of patient engagement, improving patient experiences, and cultivating lasting relationships to build a fiercely loyal customer base. 10. Success Stories: Inspiring Case Studies from PT Practice Owners If you're looking for a podcast that can take your physical therapy practice to the next level, the PT Owners Club wil do it! Join us on Facebook Group, too!

Publisher

Nathan Shields

Category

business · business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jun 2018

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

63 of 375 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Retain Top Talent With Better Clinic Culture

   Host Adam and Host Nathan discuss building a thriving clinic culture that attracts and retains top talent through intentional leadership and difficult conversations.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Bonuses Fail To Keep Your Best Therapists, With Jason Wambold Of Prompt Compensation

   Host Nathan Shields interviews Jason Wambold of Prompt Compensation about implementing variable compensation models to better recruit, retain, and motivate therapists.

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   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The High-Performance Practice, Ep. 6: Optimize Staffing Ratios To Maximize Profit

   Nathan Shields and Adam Robin interview practice owners on optimizing staffing ratios to maximize profit and efficiency through smart hiring and technology.

Inside a recent episode

Retain Top Talent With Better Clinic Culture

Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] What does the younger therapist want? So just worth considering for people who are listening. Yeah. Well, I mean, there's a lot you can do to focus on culture and the benefits are obvious. For me to go back to where I started is I finally got to a place where it was a company that I could enjoy, that I was proud of, that I got a lot of fulfillment from. Because we focused on culture and it took a few years to get there. It's not an overnight success. And like you said at the beginning, it was intentional on our part that we wanted to improve what we had. And then focusing on purpose and values and the whole employee experience was the way that we got there. […]

Who has been a guest on Physical Therapy Owners Club

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jason Wambold
• Paul Martin
• Eric Miller
• Scott Gardner

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

68,876

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

60 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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