My L’s & Lessons From 2025 (What I’d Do Differently Running My PT Practice)

I knew better… and I did it anyway.I break down one of the biggest leadership mistakes I made running my physical therapy practice, including hiring decisions I compromised on, documentation failures I ignored too long, and the hard lessons that followed.This is a raw, honest look at what happens when you settle into business, delay difficult HR decisions, and operate without tight systems in place.Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast---EPISODE BREAKDOWN[00:40] – My 2025 Lessons Learned[01:09] – Hiring an International PT[04:07] – Cash Under the Table[06:04] – Transitioning to Formal Employment[07:41] – Documentation Problems Begin[10:10] – The Leaky Bucket Problem[11:52] – Settling for Less[14:54] – Cold LinkedIn Messaging Success[16:08] – The Corrective Action Plan[17:58] – Realizing Documentation Standards Failed[19:22] – The Missing Employment Agreement[21:57] – The Resignation Email[22:15] – Lessons on Professionalism[23:58] – Major Takeaway HR Process[26:00] – LinkedIn Recruiting Still Works[27:01] – Recruiting Success with Dr Andrew[27:37] – The Difference Quality Makes[29:18] – Key Takeaways[30:24] – Final Thoughts and Reflections--Want to Connect with Dave?Book a strategy call:https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-salesThinking of selling your practice or partnering?https://www.fieldmakergroup.comConnect with Dave:Email: [email protected]: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/orCall (646)-781-8884 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.