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 ...
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Ep.379: Smart Financing for Physical Therapy Clinics
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25:40Starting your own physical therapy clinic? Don’t let financing be the thing that holds you back. In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice Secrets of the Top 10%, we break down smart and safe ways to fund your startup so you can launch with confidence. 👉 Ready to open your own physical therapy clinic the smart way? Book a free discovery …
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Ep.378: The Culture Code - Why Your Clinic’s Vibe Is the Key to Hiring & Retention
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23:04If you’re still relying on salary and sign-on bonuses to keep your clinic staffed, you’re missing the bigger picture. In this episode, Brian Gallagher, PT unpacks the real secret to hiring and retention — and it’s not about money or mechanics. It’s about culture, leadership, and the energy you give off as a practice. People don’t just want a job; t…
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Ep.377: The Most Dangerous Trait a PT Owner Can Have
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32:45In this episode, Brian reveals the most dangerous leadership trait a PT owner can have—and it’s probably not what you think. Drawing from personal experience, he unpacks how the failure to confront can quietly erode your team, your culture, and your success. 🎯 Ready to grow your practice with real support? Book a discovery call with Brian: www.megb…
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Ep.376: How to Streamline PT Clinic Setup w/ PT United
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34:08In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian sits down with Quinn Wordley, CEO of PT United, to talk about smarter, faster ways to set up your physical therapy clinic. Whether you’re starting your first location or expanding to your fifth, PT United’s “Clinic in a Box” offers a simple, efficient solution to ha…
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Ep.375: Scale Up or Specialize: The 2 Paths to PT Success
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17:36Discover the two paths every private practice PT owner must consider to thrive today: scale up or specialize. In this episode, we break down how to choose the right strategy for your clinic’s success — and how to build a practice that’s resilient, profitable, and aligned with your vision. 👉 Ready to explore what’s best for your practice? Book a fre…
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Ep.374: Struggling to Stay Staffed? How to Attract and Retain Top PT Talent
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27:03Hiring physical therapists has never been tougher—but it’s not impossible. In this episode, we unpack real-world strategies that private practice owners can use to attract and retain top PT talent. From building a culture clinicians love to avoiding common hiring pitfalls, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your team and keep your…
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Ep.373: Physical Therapy Reimbursement Challenges — How to Take Back Control
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24:53Struggling with low payments and payer obstacles? In this episode, Brian Gallagher, PT, explains how to overcome the top reimbursement challenges in physical therapy and build a more profitable practice. Contact our team to take the next step.
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Ep.372: Focused Owners Win: How to Think One Level Up in Your PT Practice
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29:59What separates PT practices that thrive from those that plateau? It’s not size — it’s focus. In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian reveals the strategic mindset shift that turns overwhelmed owners into growth-driven leaders. Whether you’re running a solo clinic or managing multiple locations, the key is…
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Ep.371: Grow Smart, Save Big: The Private Practice Formula
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28:56In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher reveals the simple but powerful formula for saving more by scaling smarter. If you’re a private practice owner stuck in a cycle of cost-cutting or overwhelmed by inefficiency, this episode will show you how strategic growth can actually lead to bigger savi…
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Ep.370: Live the Dream as a Physical Therapy Practice Owner
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30:06Owning a PT practice is one thing. Living the dream as a successful, fulfilled practice owner is another. In this episode, Brian Gallagher, PT, breaks down what it truly takes to turn ownership into freedom, purpose, and profitability in 2025. Learn how to move beyond just “getting by” and start building a practice that works for your life—not the …
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Ep.369: Smarter AI Tools Solving Real Problems in Physical Therapy
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44:18Kelly Brown from Prediction Health shares how smarter, purpose-built AI tools are helping physical therapy clinics save time, improve documentation, and stay compliant — without burning out their teams. Free Offer: Trial Sidekick AI scribing for 2 weeks Guest Info: Kelly Brown, PT VP of Operations at Prediction Health 📧 kellybrown@predictionhealth.…
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Ep.368: Unlock Hidden Profits in Your PT Practice
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24:45Are your profits hiding in plain sight? Brian breaks down the top 3 places PT owners lose money and gives you real-world tactics to fix it. From visit volume to staff productivity and payroll bloat—this episode gives you the tools to reclaim your margin and grow sustainably in 2025. 👉 Want help? Schedule a discovery call today…
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Ep.367: 4 Superpowers of Every Successful Practice Owner
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24:30What separates top-performing PT owners from the rest? In this episode, Brian breaks down the four “superpowers” that transformed his journey from employee to successful practice owner. Learn why you can’t manage over disagreement, how to handle your team without carrying their emotional load, and why managing your clock is your biggest asset. Plus…
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Ep.366: Ownership Challenges Are Pouring Down
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40:54Private practice ownership today can feel overwhelming—rising costs, team drama, burnout, and unpredictable reimbursement. In this episode, Brian shares the insights he gained after a week in Costa Rica and shows why your mindset—not just your metrics—is the key to pushing through the storm. Hear real stories from owners nationwide and learn how to…
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Ep.365: The Lessons That Saved My Practice (and My Profits)
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35:05After selling his practice to his management team, Brian returned to find it nearly $200K in debt and on the brink of closing. In this episode, he shares the exact lessons and systems he used to bring it back to life and restore profitability—from front desk fixes and therapist scripts to company-wide policy changes. Whether you’re building, rebuil…
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Ep.364: Fire Your PT Business Model: 6 Real Fixes Every Physical Therapy Owner Needs in 2025
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36:38Want higher profit and lower stress in your physical therapy practice? This week, Brian Gallagher shares the real top challenges PT owners are facing in 2025—and gives you 6 actionable solutions that are already helping clinics restructure and thrive. After surveying dozens of practice owners, it’s clear: the biggest struggles aren’t hiring or mark…
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Ep.363: Physical Therapy Marketing That Works w/ Neil Trickett, PT
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50:10Want more patients and profit without burning out? This week, Brian Gallagher interviews Neil Trickett, PT and CEO of Practice Promotions, to talk all things physical therapy marketing—what’s working in 2025 and how to avoid the common traps practice owners fall into. Neil shares how over 1,200 clinics are using smarter marketing systems to scale t…
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Ep.362: Reimbursement Cuts, Inflation, and Staff Turnover: What PT Owners Must Do Now
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34:54The reality of running a private practice in 2025 is tough—Medicare cuts, rising payroll costs, and staff turnover are making it harder than ever to stay profitable. In this episode, Brian Gallagher breaks down exactly what PT owners must do to survive and thrive in today’s economy. From renegotiating insurance contracts to restructuring your team …
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Ep.361: Solving the Physical Therapy Credentialing Rubik’s Cube
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25:19In this episode of Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher unpacks the complexities of contracting and credentialing in physical therapy private practice. Often considered one of the most time-consuming and regulated aspects of running a PT business, getting this right can mean the difference between smooth scaling and costly delays. Brian shares i…
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Ep.360: Executive Vision: The Key to Reaching Your Practice Goals
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33:18In this high-energy episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher dives into the power of Executive Vision—the essential mindset shift that can elevate your private practice. If you find yourself constantly putting out fires and reacting to problems, it’s time to stop just doing and start leading. Brian share…
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Ep.359: The Private Practice Revolution: Why New Grads Are Thinking Differently
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29:20Brian Gallagher reflects on his experience at APTA’s CSM conference in Houston, sharing insights on the new generation of physical therapists and the evolving landscape of private practice. In this episode, he breaks down the key business models available to PTs, the importance of practice management strategies, and how MEG Business is lowering the…
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Ep. 358: It’s a New World - Time to Get Out in Front of It
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21:26In this episode, Brian Gallagher highlights the rapid pace of change in business and technology—using AI, automation, and blockchain as analogies for how physical therapy practices must evolve or risk falling behind. While AI may not directly run a PT clinic, the way owners manage their business is changing just as rapidly as AI is reshaping indust…
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Ep. 357: You Are Not Alone: PT Owners’ Biggest Challenges Revealed
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36:56Running a PT practice comes with unique challenges—but you’re not alone. In this episode, Brian Gallagher shares real conversations with practice owners who are facing the same struggles as you. From staff turnover and financial pressures to operational bottlenecks, discover the biggest challenges PT owners are dealing with right now and the exact …
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Ep. 356: 5 Vital Life-Changing Principles for Thriving Practice Owners
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28:44In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher shares the five vital life-changing principles that every practice owner needs to know to thrive in today’s challenging healthcare environment. Whether you’re just starting or managing a multi-clinic practice, these insights will help you improve efficienc…
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Ep.355: The 4 Types of PT Owners – Which One Are You?
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26:26Not all private practice owners lead the same way. Some struggle, some survive, and some thrive—but what makes the difference? In this episode, Brian Gallagher breaks down the 4 types of PT owners and challenges you to identify where you stand: ✅ The Know-It-All Owner – Resistant to change, convinced they have it all figured out ✅ The Innocent Owne…
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