Ep. 281 | Building a Practice Someone Else Could Actually Run

In this episode, Dr. John Reuter and Dr. Kendall Price discuss how to build a practice that can run independently of the owner. They share practical strategies for systematizing operations, creating SOPs, and developing leadership within your team to achieve greater practice freedom. Keywords chiropractic practice, systems, SOPs, team leadership, practice management, automation, training, delegation, KPIs, practice growth Key topics Importance of systems and SOPs in practice management Step-by-step process for creating effective SOPs Using AI tools to automate and document tasks Training team members for independence and accountability Tracking KPIs to optimize practice performance Building a leadership culture within the team The importance of documentation for onboarding and training Testing your practice's independence by leaving for 30 days Chapters 00:00 Introduction and topic overview 00:30 The importance of dialed-in systems for practice growth 01:25 Scaling with an associate and systematizing operations 02:11 Key steps to successfully onboarding a new team member 04:23 Creating SOPs through team member role documentation 05:51 Using AI to automate and streamline tasks 07:36 Training manuals and granular documentation for onboarding 08:34 Handling practice challenges through documentation and systems 11:21 Rapid onboarding of new associates with systems in place 12:53 Tracking KPIs and building a management culture 17:45 The ultimate test: leaving your practice for 30 days 22:28 Practice as an asset and the importance of systems 25:07 Personal experiences with practice transition and independence 26:34 Creating leaders through ownership and accountability 27:16 Closing remarks and resources for chiropractors