Podcasts by DPT to CEO: The Podcast

Tips for a Successful Business and a Successful You... Addressing Comprehensive Health with Bill Renkas from 2023-02-27T20:48:22

Starting and managing a business is not wholly independent from the rest of your life.  It permeates the many facets of who you are and your regular day to day activities.  In this int...

3 Ways to Know That You're READY to Start You're Own Practice from 2023-02-13T22:10:38

We have a 2-part series geared towards all of our new grads!  If you have been with us for any amount of time it probably means that you have considered opening your own practice or busines...

The Freedom of Owning Your Own Cash Based Practice with Trent Burchett from 2023-02-01T15:15:36

I have met so many people who are fed up with how things are run when they work FOR a clinic.  They're overworked, underpaid, and their hands are tied with company and insurance restriction...

Creating a Successful Partnership For Our Practice: An Interview with Alyssa and Bree Almeida from 2023-01-17T13:29:07

Bree and Alyssa bring our first interview as business partners, sharing their experience of starting Renew Health, LLC.  This dynamic duo not only share DNA as identical twins, but they sha...

Lessons Learned When Starting My Cash Based Practice: An Interview With Dara Storch from 2023-01-05T19:17:57

When Dara and I had first met she had already started her practice, but still had some unexpected lessons to learn: picking a niche, setting boundaries, where to place her time, etc.  Now, ...

6 Reasons It May Be a Mistake to Build Your Own Website from 2022-12-18T13:24:48

When you’re opening your practice and you have a million things to worry about, the last thing you want to do is be responsible for building and maintaining your own website.  You may be to...

Starting a Pelvic Health PT Practice: An Interview with Rachel Collins from 2022-12-04T13:00:04

In this episode, Rachel Collins joins us and describes her surprising path to starting her pelvic health PT practice. Early on, Rachel discovered the value of investing in her company, Rachel Co...

Why I Made My New Year's Resolution Before the New Year from 2022-11-20T13:00:20

I’ve often found New Year’s resolutions not helpful.  They place a lot of unnecessary pressure all onto one day.  Make all of these changes NOW and keep a perfect record.  Why wou...

Taking the Risk to Start Your Cash Based Practice with Jeff Bitter from 2022-11-06T13:00:54

Starting your cash practice could be a big risk.  There is a lot to consider and a lot that could be at stake.  Sometimes that is enough to stop people before they even start.  In...

Conquering the Fear of the Unknown: Starting Your Business Today from 2022-10-23T12:00:14

When beginning something new, such as your own business, fear can be extremely paralyzing.  Most people tend to focus on the worst thing that could happen and it stops them in their tracks....

Investing in the Long Term: Giving Your All with Calli Studebaker from 2022-10-10T18:20:02

Continuing with our interview series, we brought on Calli Studebaker to talk with us about her journey to starting her business Confident Kids Therapy!  In this episode, Calli shares the im...

Your Pre-SCRIPT-ion for Tongue Tied Meetings from 2022-09-25T14:00:28

It happened again.  Someone came up to you when you didn’t have your therapist hat (or business hat) on and asked for advice and about possible services.  You then proceed to have this...

How the Cliches are True: Failing Forward with Hayley Belveal from 2022-09-13T20:01:59

Hayley Belveal joins us to discuss all the strategies that have worked and failed to launch her business.   Learning from the typical cliches heard in business, Hayley now runs Soccer ...

Making My Cash Based Physical Therapy Practice Successful: 5 Key Factors from 2022-08-29T02:32:23

What are the factors of success?  This is a popular question that a lot of business owners have… naturally!  Now that I have been running my business and mentoring therapists over the ...

5 Tips For a Successful Website:An Interview with Spencer Letizia from 2022-08-21T19:01:04

Today’s guest for our interview series is Spencer Letizia.  Unlike some of my other guests, Spencer does not have a healthcare background.  However, he has been an essential piece to m...

3 Reasons Why I Would Not Hire a Business Coach from 2022-08-16T12:59:58

I know what you’re thinking, “Morgan, aren’t YOU a business coach?  Why would you not hire one??”  Don’t get me wrong, a business coach is a great thing to have… at the right time. &nb...

How to Deal With Failure Even When You've Prepared: An Interview With Tyler Burke from 2022-08-02T19:27:38

Our next interview is with Tyler Burke, owner and physical therapist of Idaho Direct Physical Therapy.  Tyler has integrated his passion for the outdoors into his work, seeing patients who ...

What to Do When You're Feeling Stuck and Having Trouble Getting Clients from 2022-07-25T17:36:02

Do you feel like you’re trying to get more clients or patients and it seems that everything you’re trying isn’t helping?  You could be missing a big foundational step that is holding you ba...

Proving Your Worth To Your Patients: An Interview with Brandis Montgomery from 2022-07-20T01:25:55

Opening our first interview of this season’s interview series, we talked with Brandis Montgomery.  Brandis is the owner of On the Move Massage & Physical Therapy where she focuses on pr...

Marketing Strategies to Improve Your Small Business in 2022: Mini Course Q&A from 2022-07-15T02:38:29

We had our latest mini course Marketing Rescue back in June where for 4 days I shared my experience and recommendations on successful marketing tips, skills, and tactics.  We covered a lot ...

My Monthly Money Meeting | How to Track Your Finances as a Beginner Solo Practice Owner from 2022-06-29T00:49:53

One of the main questions I hear a new practice/business owner ask is, “Ok, so I made this money, what do I do with it??”  Managing our business’ money can seem very overwhelming, especiall...

Are You A Good Salesperson? The #1 Thing I Never Considered... from 2022-06-12T21:08:36

So what DOES make a good salesperson??  It’s what every business owner should know whether they are making the sale or not.

While on our honeymoon, Kyle and I recently experienced wh...

Why No One Is Calling Your Practice: 60 Second Marketing Tip 80% of New Practice Owners Forget from 2022-06-08T00:11:09

I was recently talking with someone about their practice and we were discussing a problem I see so many new practice owners come across, the struggle of patients finding them.  So many peop...

How To Answer The Phone When Someone Calls Your Practice | Discovery Call Script for Cash Practice from 2022-04-12T04:00

When I first opened my practice, I was really nervous about fielding inquiries from potential patients, even with in-person conversations. I would get so embarrassed and it took months for me to...

How To Launch Your Cash Based Therapy Practice: It's Official On Paper...Now What? from 2022-03-29T17:43:32

One of the most common places I've seen therapists get stuck once they are official is not knowing what to do next once they have their business entity officially set up. You will have your busi...

How To Keep Patients Using The 3x3 Method | Cash Based Physical Therapy from 2022-03-15T04:00

Early on as a practice owner, I remember how nervous I was to work with patients on my own. Sometimes I was worried about whether or not I would be able to solve their clinical problem, and that...

4 Steps To Get Rid of Imposter Syndrome as a New Practice Owner from 2022-03-01T05:00

What is Imposter Syndrome? How does imposter syndrome affect new practice owners? Find out (& how to get rid of it!)

In early 2021, one of the most popular games was Among Us. Sometim...

What To Charge For Cash Based Physical Therapy Services from 2022-02-15T05:00

"How do you figure out how much to charge for each session?"

This is one of the most frequent questions I get as a business coach for private practice owners. It was one of the questions ...

This Month's Efforts Are Next Month's Results: The Key To Consistency In Entrepreneurship from 2022-02-01T05:00

"Consistency is key." Heard it before?

This is one of the main ideals in business, entrepreneurship, and really with any kind of goal-setting endeavor. It's important to make big pushes t...

How To Find & Keep More Clients With A Leadership Mindset In Cash Based PT from 2022-01-18T05:00

It's common to have fears, nerves, and worries when it comes to starting and running your own practice. These limiting thoughts can range across many areas, but some of the most common I hear ar...

Top 3 Mistakes New Business Owners Make (And How To Avoid Them) | Start A Successful Solo Practice from 2022-01-04T05:00

Over the past couple of years, I've worked with a lot of different practice owners -- physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors...specializing in sports, ortho, pediatrics, ger...

How To Start A Cash Based Physical Therapy Practice: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide from 2021-12-21T05:00

Analysis paralysis... sound familiar? I know when I was first starting my practice, the only thing in the world that I wanted was a clear checklist that would help in guiding me towards everythi...

5 Simple Steps To Stress-Free Time Off As A Small Business Owner from 2021-12-07T08:00

Taking time off. What a wonderful concept. Imagine closing down your computer on your last day at work before heading off on vacation, knowing everything is running smoothly and going exactly as...

The Story Of Why I Started My Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice from 2021-11-23T05:00

Morgan is a physical therapy cash-based practice owner turned business & marketing coach for practice owners. She currently works with other clinicians to help them start and grow their cash...

Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice | Why Your Patients Won't Stay, Pay, Or Commit from 2021-11-09T05:00

In this episode, we are talking about one of the key mindset barriers and shifts I see in new practice owners that will either hold you back or catapult you forward in being able to sell your se...

Start A Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice | How Do I Know If This Is Right For Me? from 2021-10-26T04:00

How do I know if starting a practice is right for me? The truth is, starting your own practice is not for everyone, but it can be a great option depending on where you're at in your life and car...

Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice from 2021-10-12T04:00

In this episode, I'm sharing with you a few of the pros and cons I've experienced with starting and growing my own solo cash-based physical therapy practice to hopefully help give you a better i...

How To Start A Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice | Can I Start My Own Practice? from 2021-09-28T04:00

When it comes to starting your own practice, how do you even know that you can? That it's an option? And what do you need to even be ready for the Big Checklist of How To Get Started? Let’s talk...

Welcome to DPT to CEO: The Podcast! from 2021-09-14T04:00

(This podcast was previously Cash-Based Therapy: An Interview Series) 

My name is Morgan Meese and I’m a doctor of physical therapy, wellness coach, and business & marke...

MASTERCLASS: How to Create an Online Wellness Program as a PT with Hilary Battey from 2021-09-01T04:00

In this masterclass, Hilary Battey talks about creating an online wellness program as a physical therapist. Hilary is a licensed physical therapist and owner of Cloud Physical Therapy. She helps...

MASTERCLASS: How to Offer Virtual Therapy & Wellness Services Legally with Brandon Smith from 2021-08-20T04:00

In this masterclass, Brandon Smith takes us through the legal aspects of offering therapy, wellness, and fitness services online, particularly with respect to insurance, licensing, and other fac...

MASTERCLASS: Offering Cash Services to Medicare Patients with Anthony Maritato from 2021-08-06T04:00

In this masterclass, Anthony talks with us about how to incorporate Medicare into your cash practice & all the things you need to make it legal & beneficial to your business. | Follow me...

MASTERCLASS: YouTube Basics with Brandon Smith from 2021-07-21T04:00

In this masterclass, we'll cover: how to start a YouTube channel, how to gain subscribers, and how to use it to further monetize your business. Brandon Smith is a home health physical therapist ...

MASTERCLASS: Profitable Facebook Ads for Healthcare with Brad Cote from 2021-07-07T04:00

In this episode, my friend and fellow therapist Brad Cote put on a masterclass on all things Facebook Ads! He's going to be covering: the 3 Step process you must have to have profitable FB ad ca...

#20: Kristen Schulz, PT & Running Coach from 2021-06-23T04:00

From Kristen: I am a therapist and running coach. I help clinicians learn how to coach runners and how to start getting more clients online. I also help runners achieve their next PR through onl...

#19: Andrew Tran, Physio Memes from 2021-06-09T04:00

Andrew Tran is a physical therapist and is the Owner of Physio Memes. He has organically grown the Physio Memes brand on social media via memes and physio products through authentic connections....

#18: Jose Rivas, Kinesio HQ from 2021-05-12T04:00

From Jose: Hey! My name is Jose and I have been practicing for almost 6 years mainly treating orthopedic conditions. I recently started a side business to help fitness athletes improve with inju...

#17: Allen Eshmoili, Premier Spine and Sport Rehabilitation and Wellness from 2021-04-28T04:00

Allen is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and he holds a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. His expertise is in musculoskeletal and sports injuries with a special foc...

#16: Zykia LaRue, LaRue Health and Wellness from 2021-04-14T04:00

Dr. Zykia LaRue is a licensed physical therapist and owner of LaRue Health and Wellness, LLC. As a physical therapist in the Washington, D.C. area, she has helped hundreds of adults 65 years of ...

#15: Ali Marty, Mobile Physical Therapy from 2021-03-17T04:00

Dr. Ali Marty is a Physical Therapist and President of Mobile Physical Therapy in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. When she moved to Las Vegas in 2016 she worked for a private outpatient orthope...

#14: Brandon Smith, Pain Free Performance from 2021-03-03T05:00

Brandon Smith is a home health physical therapist and creator of the Home Health mentor course, as well as a law student and advocate for fair practice everywhere. Find him on Instagram: @dr.smi...

#13: Josh Davis, Tri Star Barbell from 2021-02-17T10:00

Josh Davis is a new grad PT from ETSU and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He currently owns and operates Tri Star Barbell, which is focused on a hybrid model of in-person and...

#12: Jen Morgan, Centrality Wellness from 2021-01-20T10:00

Dr. Jennifer Morgan is passionate about creating holistic care for her patients with pelvic health issues. She blends orthopedic & pelvic health Physical therapy practices, specialty viscera...

#11: Matt Reuschle, GoTherex.com from 2021-01-13T10:00

Matt Reuschle is a recently licensed PT, DPT who founded GoTherex.com. GoTherex.com is a free physical therapy marketplace community whose goal is to pandemic proof private practices. Find Matt ...

#10: Reina Olivera, Telehealth OT Services from 2021-01-06T10:00

Reina is the owner of Telehealth OT Services - providing OT to families of children with autism who are homeschooled and educating OTs on telehealth. She is the author of The Telehealth OT and c...

#9: Javier Carlin, Healthcare Business University from 2020-12-16T10:00

Javier A. Carlin is a Physical Therapist and Healthcare Entrepreneur. Javier is a partner in an outpatient physical therapy practice and has a strong passion for helping healthcare professionals...

#8: Jennifer Sauers, Onsight Movement from 2020-12-09T10:00

From Jennifer: My physical therapy practice is called Onsight Movement and I primarily treat rock climbers and outdoor athletes. I have a hybrid of brick and mortar inside of a climbing gym as w...

#7: Molly King, Inspired Athletx, FreeMVMT from 2020-12-02T10:00

Molly King is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Athletic Trainer based in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from the University of Iowa with her DPT in 2016, she began he...

#6: Brad Cote, Link Performance Therapy from 2020-11-18T13:00

Brad Cote is dual licenced health practitioner (RMT, DOMP) and successful clinic owner from Canada (where healthcare is free). He is the founder of Link Performance Therapy, a successful cash pa...

#5: Ben Shook, Axiom Physiotherapy from 2020-11-11T13:00

Ben has been a physical therapist for 10 years with the majority of it working in cash pay practices. He was very burnt out early on in his career and almost left the field entirely. He moved to...

#4: Kelly Weisner, Flourish Columbus from 2020-11-04T13:00

Kelly is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor conditions. She also has expertise in orthopedic physical therapy and enjoys treating her cl...

#3: Melissa Cioffi, New Quest Physical Therapy from 2020-10-28T12:00

Dr. Melissa Cioffi is a mobile physical therapist specializing in women's pelvic floor dysfunction. Fearlessly serving the women of Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange counties in NY, as w...

#2: Erica Wong & Joe White, White Wong PT from 2020-10-21T12:00

Dr. Joseph White received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Brenau University. Joe has worked in the medical field since 2007 getting his start as an EMT in Atlanta, Georgia. He then made t...

#1: Brandon Tytka, The Golf Fit from 2020-10-14T12:00

Brandon Tytka is the owner of The Golf Fit PT, PLLC out of Buffalo, NY. He focuses on golf fitness - golf lessons, PT, workouts, mobility to improve his clients’ fitness on and off the golf cour...

Welcome to Cash-Based Therapy: An Interview Series! from 2020-10-06T23:57:43

My name is Morgan Meese and I’m a doctor of physical therapy, wellness coach, and business & marketing consultant for clinicians. I started this interview series because I’ve been on my own ...