EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 56 MIN
How a 45 Year PT Practice Handles 500+ Referrals Without Selling Out
from The Snapscale Show · host Mike Yablonowitz
In the early 90s, private physical therapy practices across the country were being bought out. Four companies showed up to buy this practice & They said no. While many owners took the check, Dave Damon and his team chose a different path protecting their independence, their people, and the future of their practice. In this episode, Michael Yablonowitz and Nathan Bush sit down with Dave Damon, President & CEO of Kitsap Physical Therapy, who spent nearly 45 years helping build one of the most respected PT practices in Washington State. If you're a healthcare owner navigating growth, partnership, and long-term vision, this episode is a masterclass in building something that lasts.About SnapscaleAt Snapscale, we help healthcare practices scale their operations with HIPAA-compliant virtual assistants trained specifically for healthcare workflows. Learn more:https://www.snapscale.com LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:The Snapscale Show: https://snapscale.com/podcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-snapscale-show/id1884826933Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CPb2xwPH0Isjud2ENVTc7 Follow Snapscale:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapscale-intl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapscaleglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapscaleint In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why saying no to 4 corporate buyouts in 1992 changed everything• How to grow a private practice without losing independence• The power of collective partnerships to compete with corporate giants• What it takes to build a legacy practice over decades• Why virtual assistants became the key to handling 500+ referrals without burning out the front desk Connect with David Damon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-damon-00a4511b/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction06:20 - Facing Corporate Buyouts & Choosing Independence15:30 - From 2 Clinics to 9 Locations: Building Without Selling Out23:10 - Referral Overload & The Front Desk Burnout Crisis27:15 - How Virtual Assistants Changed Everything36:00 - Legacy, Retirement & What 45 Years Taught Him#PrivatePractice #PhysicalTherapy #PracticeGrowth
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In the early 90s, private physical therapy practices across the country were being bought out. Four companies showed up to buy this practice & They said no. While many owners took the check, Dave Damon and his team chose a different path protecting their independence, their people, and the future of their practice. In this episode, Michael Yablonowitz and Nathan Bush sit down with Dave Damon, President & CEO of Kitsap Physical Therapy, who spent nearly 45 years helping b...
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