The PT Entrepreneur Podcast with Danny Matta brings you interviews and insights from top physical therapy business owners. Topics range from starting and running a cash physical therapy practice to creating digital products and even physical products. The PT Entrepreneur Podcast gives you an inside look of the minds and businesses of some of the most successful physical therapists today. No empty fluff.... just actionable, helpful information you can use TODAY.
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Ep846 | Running A Cash-Based PT Clinic Like A Barbershop With Ashley Speights
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59:30Building Independence & Culture: Inside PHYT Collective with Ashley Speights In this episode, Danny sits down with Ashley Speights, PT Biz coach and founder of PHYT Collective in Washington, D.C. Ashley shares how she built her 4,000 sq ft practice during the pandemic, structured a unique contractor-based collective model, and created a culture of …
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Ep845 | Why You Should Set 10x Goals For Your Cash-Based PT Clinic
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11:24Why 10x-ing Your PT Business Might Be Easier Than 2x-ing It Episode Highlights: Why small, “safe” goals are limiting your growth How 10x goals force innovation and smarter systems Real-life client examples who went from 100K to 1M+ The mindset shift that separates growing clinics from stagnant ones Why even “failing” at a big goal gets you further …
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Ep844 | What's Working In Hybrid Practices With Physio Room Founder Chris Robl
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50:36Scaling Smart: Lessons from Building a Multi-Location Hybrid PT Clinic In this episode, Danny interviews Chris Roble, a longtime friend, PT Biz coach, and founder of Physio Room, a hybrid model clinic with 4 locations in Colorado. They dive deep into the evolution of his business, how he’s structured team incentives, front desk systems, and the min…
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Dr. Drew Timmermans: Revolutionary Ways to Heal Chronic Injuries with PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
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1:06:45View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush You’ve heard of PRP. You’ve heard of stem cells. But do you actually know what they are — or when they really work? In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Drew Timmermans breaks down the exploding field of regenerative medicine.…
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Ep843 | Why Most PTs Bomb At Workshops (And How To Actually Convert)
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19:10How to Get More New Patients From Local Workshops Most clinicians who run workshops don’t know how to confidently position themselves—and as a result, they walk away with little to no new patients. In this episode, we break down: The mindset shift that turns workshops into patient drivers Why most clinicians fail to confidently pre-frame and close …
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Ep842 | 3 Important Cash-Based PT Trends In 2025
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31:373 Important Cash-Based PT Trends in 2025 What’s changing in the world of cash-based physical therapy? In this episode, Danny Mattei breaks down three emerging trends in 2025 that every clinician should know—whether you're just starting your practice or trying to scale past yourself. These shifts are reshaping the profession and will impact how you …
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Ep841 | The Right Speed To Grow Your Clinic
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10:46The Speed Trap: Why Going Too Slow Is Costing Your Business In this episode, Danny explains why momentum is everything in business—and how clinicians often sabotage their growth by going too slow. Using the analogy of riding a bike or snowboard, he breaks down how fear, hesitation, and “waiting for the right time” lead to instability and burnout, n…
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Ep840 | The Mindset Needed To Invest In Your Own Clinic
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27:30The Debt Mindset Shift You Need to Scale Your Clinic In this episode, Danny breaks down one of the most overlooked barriers to growth: fear of debt. He shares hard-earned lessons from building his own clinic and working with 1,000+ others—and explains why your mindset around borrowing can make or break your business as you grow past the lifestyle p…
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Dr. Jessica Knurick: Fighting Health Misinformation, Nutrition Myths, and Systemic Barriers to Wellness
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1:37:10View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush Confused by conflicting nutrition advice and viral health trends? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Knurick—a nutrition scientist, dietitian, and public health expert—tackles the growing wave of health misinformation spreadi…
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Ep839 | What An NBA Point Guard Taught Me About Imposter Syndrome
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10:56How to Use Imposter Syndrome as Fuel (Not a Roadblock) In this episode, Danny shares how to turn imposter syndrome from a source of fear into a tool for personal growth. Whether you're starting a business, hiring a team, or simply trying to charge what you're worth, Danny breaks down how to reframe your doubt and use it to level up—again and again.…
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Ep838 | How Communication Can Make or Break Your Clinic Reputation
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24:27Why Your Customer Experience Is Killing Referrals (and How to Fix It) In this episode, Doc Danny shares the three-step customer experience framework that drives more referrals, boosts retention, and builds a reputation that speaks for itself. Inspired by a recent emergency surgery experience with his son, Danny lays out exactly how clinics can elev…
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Ep837 | The Mindset Shift That Separates Successful PT Owners From Struggling Ones
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13:04Clinician or CEO? The Mindset Shift You Must Make to Grow In this episode, Danny shares the single most important mindset shift physical therapists must make if they want to build a scalable, impactful business. It’s a brutally honest look at what it takes to transition from clinician to entrepreneur—and why trying to be world-class at both is a lo…
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Ep836 | How To Dominate Local Search and Stop Losing Patients To Competitors
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43:10How to Rank #1 on Google Maps: Danny & Jeremy on Local SEO for PT Clinics In this episode, Danny sits down with marketing expert and former clinic owner Jeremy Dupont to break down what every clinic owner needs to know about ranking high in local search in 2025. They cover why Google Business Profiles matter more than ever, how AI is changing searc…
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Dr. Emily Splichal: Foot Health is the Gateway to Improved Performance and Cognitive Function
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1:15:04View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush Want to know the real deal about fixing feet and unlocking performance? Join renowned functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal as we dive into barefoot living, foot health myths, and how your feet can impact everything from athletic perf…
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Ep835 | So...What's My Cash-Based Clinic Worth?
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16:44What’s Your Clinic Actually Worth? Danny on Cash Practice Valuation & Exit Potential In this episode, Danny shares what most clinicians never think about—how much their clinic is actually worth. From understanding owner’s discretionary income to how investors evaluate a cash-based business, Danny explains why your clinic may be more valuable than y…
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Ep834 | Is Your Check Engine Light On With Rob Wilson
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1:26:01Rob Wilson on Self-Care, Emotional Intelligence, and the Real Cost of Burnout In this episode, Danny sits down with Rob Wilson—coach, author, and founder of the Check Engine Light system—to dive into the often ignored but absolutely essential side of human performance: self-care, emotional regulation, and sustainability. Rob shares lessons from yea…
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Ep833 | Is What I Do Worth $200? The Question That's Killing Your Clinic
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18:31Is It Worth It? Danny on Continuity, Value, and Recurring Revenue in Cash PT In this episode, Danny tackles one of the most overlooked and misunderstood elements of running a successful cash-based practice: continuity. What do you do when patients want to keep coming back—long after the “problem” is solved? Are you really worth $200/hour when you'r…
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Ep832 | Where Is Physical Therapy Heading With APTA President Kyle Covington
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1:10:01Inside the APTA: How Kyle Covington Sees the Future of Physical Therapy In this episode, Doc Danny sits down with APTA President Dr. Kyle Covington for a candid conversation about the future of physical therapy. From navigating insurance and burnout to embracing AI and education reform, this episode covers the real challenges and massive opportunit…
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Dr. Sara Reardon: Fixing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Expert Advice from The Vagina Whisperer
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1:06:15View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr Sara Reardon sits down with Kelly and Juliet Starrett to break the silence around leaking, pelvic pain, painful sex, and what every woman should know about their body — but probably wasn’t t…
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Ep831 | Why Most Clinicians Fail at Marketing (And How to Make It Easy)
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17:01The #1 Marketing Mistake Clinicians Make (And How to Fix It) In this episode, Doc Danny dives into the most common reason physical therapists struggle with marketing: unclear messaging and a lack of defined audience. If you’ve ever felt like your content is falling flat, your ads aren’t working, or your community doesn’t “get” what you do—this is a…
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Ep830 | Dropoff Points When PTs Lose Momentum In The Clinic and Business With Yves Gege
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1:05:23The 3-Year & 5-Year Dilemmas: Burnout, Leadership & Long-Term Success In this episode, Doc Danny and Yves Gege break down two critical turning points they see repeatedly in physical therapy careers and business ownership: the three-year clinician dilemma and the five-year business owner burnout. They also dive into systems, leadership, continuity p…
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Ep829 | The #1 Reason Cash-Based Clinics Plateau At 30K/Month
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16:44Breaking the $30K Plateau: Why Growth Stalls & How to Scale Smart In this solo episode, Doc Danny dives into one of the most common pain points for cash-based and hybrid clinics: getting stuck between $20K–$30K/month in revenue. If you’re hitting that ceiling and can’t figure out how to break through, this episode unpacks the real reasons why—and w…
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Ep828 | Important Trends In Physical Therapy With Yves Gege
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1:01:38AI, Accountability & The Future of Physical Therapy In this episode, Doc Danny and Yves Gege break down how AI is already reshaping healthcare—and how performance-based PTs can stay ahead. From ambient scribe tools to the cultural shift toward longevity, the guys explore why burnout, low compliance, and insurance gridlock are pushing more clinician…
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Sue Norman: Racing Rapids, Becoming an Unexpected Parent at 56, & Risking It All
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1:27:08View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush Sue Norman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From her roots as a world-class whitewater athlete and U.S. National Champion to her time in the military and her inspiring decision to become a mom at 56, Sue’s life is packed with…
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Ep827 | Why Insurance-Based PT Is Dying and How To Win The Next Era
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18:54The Slow Death of Insurance-Based Clinics (And How to Future-Proof Yours) In this episode, Danny explains why traditional insurance-based physical therapy clinics are slowly dying—and what you can do about it. He breaks down the rise of burnout, declining reimbursements, and increasing provider turnover, and why now more than ever, hybrid and cash-…
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Ep826 | The Perfect Weekly Schedule For Cash-Based PT Owners
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31:44How to Structure Your Week for Maximum Efficiency as a Clinic Owner In this episode, Danny shares the weekly time-blocking strategy that helped him build and run a thriving cash-based PT clinic—without burning out. If you're running around reacting to your schedule instead of designing it, this is a must-listen. You'll learn how to create a focused…
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Ep825 | United Health Fraud and What It Means For Cash-Based PT Clinics
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13:31Why UnitedHealth's Criminal Investigation Is Fueling the Cash Practice Movement In this episode, Danny, founder of PT Biz, exposes the major criminal investigation into UnitedHealth and breaks down how their alleged Medicare Advantage fraud is creating the perfect storm for the rise of cash-based healthcare. With the Department of Justice involved …
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Ep824 | The Cash-Based PT Clinic Silent Killer
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36:40The #1 Killer of Cash Practices In this episode, Danny breaks down the biggest threat facing cash-based and hybrid physical therapy practices today: shrinking net profit margins. With over 1,000 clinics supported through PT Biz, he’s seeing more business owners getting squeezed by rising expenses, stagnant revenue per provider, and mounting fatigue…
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Jay Maddock: The Profound Health Benefits of Nature Exposure In As Little As 120 Minutes Per Week
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1:13:57View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush Are you spending 8 hours a day in front of screens? It’s time to give your brain a break with nature! Discover how just 120 minutes a week outdoors can transform your mood, boost executive function, and even improve your immune system. F…
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Ep823 | The 100K Clinician Formula: Rates, Sessions and Overhead
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15:20The $100K Per Year Clinical Formula In this episode, Dr. Danny Matta breaks down the numbers behind running a lean, profitable lifestyle physical therapy business that nets $100,000/year pre-tax income—with just 15 visits a week. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 1. The $100K Goal Is Common—and Achievable Many PTs go out on their own hoping to hit a $100K income. I…
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Ep822 | How To Use Your Business To Never Pay For Travel Ever Again
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57:44How to Travel for Free Using Credit Card Points In this episode, Dr. Danny Matta shares how clinic owners can travel—sometimes internationally—for nearly free by leveraging the power of credit card points. Whether you’re booking a snowboarding trip to Utah or sending your spouse to Europe, this guide will show you how to make it happen by using poi…
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Ep821 | How To Respond When Patients Say: "I'll Just Use My Insurance"
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16:31How to Respond When a Patient Says, “I Just Want to Use My Insurance” In this episode, Dr. Danny Matta breaks down one of the most common (and frustrating) objections in the cash-based PT world—when a patient says, “I want to use my insurance.” Learn how to respond with confidence, empathy, and strategy. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 1. The Landscape Has Change…
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Ep820 | The Keys To A Great PT Clinic Website WIth Jeremy Dupont
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44:20Optimizing Your Cash PT Clinic Website with Jeremy Dupont Hosts: Doc Danny Matei & Jeremy Dupont (Founder of Patch) 🔎 Episode Summary In this episode, Danny sits down with Jeremy Dupont to break down what it really takes to build a high-performing website for your cash or hybrid physical therapy clinic. From converting site visitors to dominating l…
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Nathan Adrian: From Podium to Purpose: 8 Medals Across 3 Olympics, Cancer, and Rebuilding Identity After Sport
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1:58:26View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush What happens after you win five gold medals in the Olympics? In this episode, 5 time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer and entrepreneur, Nathan Adrian, opens up about the pressure of elite performance, the shock of a cancer diagnosis, and wh…
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Ep819 | The 3 Most Common Pricing Mistakes In Cash-Based PT Clinics
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13:33The 3 Most Common Pricing Mistakes in Cash-Based PT Clinics (And How to Fix Them) In this tactical solo episode, Doc Danny breaks down the three most common pricing mistakes he sees in cash-based physical therapy clinics—and exactly what to do instead. Whether you're a solo provider or growing a team, these pricing missteps can kill your profit, li…
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Ep818 | Who The Home Run Clinic Is Perfect For
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26:46The Clinician’s Compass Part 3: Is the Home Run Practice the Big Swing You’re Meant to Take? In this final episode of the Clinician’s Compass series, Doc Danny breaks down the most ambitious practice model of the three: the Home Run Practice. This model is built for growth-focused entrepreneurs who want to scale fast, build teams, dominate their ma…
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Ep817 | Who The Auto-Pilot Practice Is Perfect For
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27:54The Clinician’s Compass Part 2: Is the Autopilot Practice the Right Fit for You? In this episode, Doc Danny continues his 3-part series based on his new book, The Clinician’s Compass. This time, he explores the Autopilot Practice—the most popular model among PT Biz clients. It’s built for clinicians who want time freedom, financial stability, and a…
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Ep816 | Who The Lifestyle Clinic Is Perfect For
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24:55The Clinician’s Compass Part 1: Is a Lifestyle Practice Right for You? In this episode, Doc Danny kicks off a 3-part series on his new book, The Clinician’s Compass. This first installment focuses on the lifestyle practice—a business model built for clinicians who want more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment without the pressure of scaling a lar…
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Katy Bowman & Dr. Diana Hill: Recognizing and Eliminating Barriers to Movement
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1:07:48View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush Most people don’t struggle with movement — they struggle with the mindset around movement. In this episode, psychologist Diana Hill and biomechanist Katy Bowman break down the real reasons so many of us stay stuck in sedentary loops. It’…
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Ep815 | The 3-Month Test- Are You Living The Life You Really Want?
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15:40Living With Intention: The 3-Month Exercise That Can Change Your Life What would you do differently if you only had three months left to live? In this powerful solo episode, Doc Danny shares the mindset shift that changed the course of his career—and his life. It’s not just about business strategy—it’s about living with urgency, clarity, and purpos…
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Ep814 | How Smart Clinic Owners Finance Growth
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23:26Funding Your PT Clinic Expansion: SBA Loans vs. Lines of Credit Thinking about expanding your clinic but unsure how to finance it? In this episode, Doc Danny breaks down the two most common and effective ways to fund growth: lines of credit and SBA expansion loans. 🔑 Key Takeaways Preserve Your Cash – Cash is your business's lifeline. Instead of bo…
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Ep813 | Why So Many Physical Therapists Are Starting Cash-Based Clinics
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16:54Why So Many Clinicians Are Going Cash-Based Feeling stuck in the clinic grind? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt solo episode, Doc Danny explores the biggest shift in physical therapy today: why more clinicians than ever are going cash-based—and what’s driving them to make the leap. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The PT Dream Job Isn’t What Was Promised – Many…
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