"Hiring Changed Everything" Dr. Nicholas Hedges on Scaling Past the Owner Bottleneck

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicholas Hedges to walk through his journey from graduating chiropractic school to building his own practice in a new state—without a built-in network or safety net. We talk honestly about the realities of opening a practice early, the mindset shifts required to grow, and why scaling and hiring become non-negotiable when your body becomes the bottleneck. Nicholas also shares how a serious wrist injury forced him to think differently about leverage, longevity, and building a business that doesn’t rely solely on hands-on care. This is a real conversation about ownership, risk, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable. In this episode, we cover: - Opening a practice in a new state with no connections - The early struggles most new owners don’t talk about - How injuries can force smarter business decisions - Why hiring and scaling aren’t optional long-term - Shifting from “do everything myself” to real leadership   Want to experience these conversations live? Join us at the next Rehab Chiro Mastermind Live Event — non-member tickets available.