Navigating Cost, Innovation, and Leadership Changes in Chiropractic Education

Everybody’s talking about the future of chiropractic… But almost nobody is talking about the REAL issue: The economics no longer make sense. In this thought-provoking episode of the Built to Scale Podcast, Dr. Alan Miner and Dr. Mark Mouw dive into the recent developments surrounding Parker University, including the administrative leave of Dr. Bill Morgan and what the school’s financial challenges may reveal about the future of chiropractic education as a whole. But this conversation goes way deeper than one university. It opens up a much bigger discussion around the pressures building across the profession: ⚠️ Rising student debt ⚠️ Declining enrollment ⚠️ Schools struggling financially ⚠️ Associate salaries that don’t match the investment ⚠️ And a profession being forced to evolve in real time Because here’s the uncomfortable truth: If students are graduating with $300K+ in debt… …but entering a market where many jobs still offer $80K salaries… eventually something breaks. At the same time, clinic owners across the country are desperately searching for great chiropractors. So where’s the disconnect? Dr. Allen and Dr. Mark unpack the operational, educational, and economic shifts they believe the profession must address if chiropractic wants to continue growing over the next decade. Including: ✅ Why schools may need to completely reinvent their model ✅ Smarter and faster pathways into practice ✅ How AI and virtual learning could reduce overhead ✅ Why real-world clinic experience matters more than ever ✅ The importance of building profitable clinics that can support higher salaries ✅ And why the profession needs stronger leadership—not more politics They also share firsthand observations from Parker, UAC, and conversations with clinic owners and leaders across the profession about what’s really happening behind the scenes. And despite the challenges… There's still a massive opportunity for chiropractors willing to adapt. Because thriving clinics still exist. Great businesses are still being built. And patients still desperately need what chiropractic offers. But the future won’t be saved by wishful thinking. It’ll be built by doctors who understand business, leadership, systems, and value creation. If you care about the future of chiropractic, this is a conversation worth hearing. Hiring:  Build your dream team to help more people and make more money.  Click below to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call for:  Associate DC Hiring  Chiropractic Assistant Hiring Virtual CA Hiring Get Hired:  Want a better job? Submit Your Resume (no cost, no obligation) Check out our Job Board with over 100 open positions paying $85K+  Let’s Connect on Social (we’ll follow you back!)  Instagram |  Facebook |  LinkedIn