EPISODE 63: From Clinician to CEO: How I Built a Sports Physical Therapy Business (and What I'd Do Differently)

Technical skill didn't build my business — leadership, hard lessons, and uncomfortable growth did. In this episode, I share the real story behind building a sports physical therapy practice from the ground up: ✔️ Why PT school didn't prepare me for ownership ✔️ The mistakes I made hiring, scaling, and trying to do everything myself ✔️ What actually worked better than I expected ✔️ How my leadership changed as the business grew ✔️ What I'm doing differently heading into 2026 This isn't a highlight reel. It's an honest look at the transition from clinician to CEO — the risks, the pivots, the burnout, the clarity, and the growth that shaped both me and Physical Therapy San Pedro. If you're a physical therapist, health care professional or fitness expert considering ownership, already in business, or simply navigating leadership and growth — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts  📲 Follow @physicaltherapysanpedro for education, leadership insight, and athlete-focused care 💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in: ✔️ Sports Rehabilitation ✔️ Concussion Rehab ✔️ Dance Medicine 💬 Have questions? 📞 Contact Us Phone: (424) 536-3023 📍 San Pedro & LA | Telehealth available  Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Email: [email protected] Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com Stay strong. Stay moving. ❤️ — Dr. Ja'nae Brown