Best In Class

On this episode of Best in Class, host Sam Boddicker sits down with Dr. Rachel, owner of Wellhouse Chiropractic (https://wellhousechiro.org/) in Maple Grove, Minnesota, to talk about what it takes to build a mission-driven practice from the ground up. Dr. Rachel shares her journey from collegiate athlete to chiropractor, the lessons learned from a difficult practice buyout, and how she's redefining the chiropractic model with an all-female team of A-players who work smarter — not harder. They dig into the importance of mentorship, delegation, and understanding your business metrics, plus the realities of hiring in healthcare today. Dr. Rachel also opens up about balancing CEO duties with motherhood, her coaching work helping other chiropractors avoid burnout, and her vision for expanding to multiple clinics while staying true to the practice's core mission of making every patient feel heard. Whether you're an entrepreneur building a team, a healthcare provider navigating ownership, or simply curious about what chiropractic care really does for the nervous system, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and honest reflection.

Episode 1: Building Minnesota Hot Tub Boats on the Mississippi—Safety, Red Tape, and Early TractionSam interviews Matt Witt, founder of Minnesota Hot Tub Boats, about leaving a corporate job mindset to start a hot tub boat rental business in Minneapolis. Matt explains the concept—six-person hot tub boats captained by customers on the Mississippi River from Boom Island Park—and shares that the company launched last month and has seen strong organic interest and media coverage. He describes major startup hurdles in Minnesota, especially safety, insurance, and regulatory coordination with Minneapolis Parks and the sheriff’s department, including geofencing GPS trackers, customer training, river boundary planning near St. Anthony Falls, timing drift scenarios, and maintaining a rescue boat. Matt discusses wearing many hats while still working full-time, getting family help, exploring future locations like Anoka, and his advice that repeated “no” responses don’t necessarily mean the idea has failed.00:19 Introduction01:00 Matt's Origin Story03:47 What the hell is a Hot Tub Boat?05:09 Safety & Navigation07:28 Wearing All the Hats14:59 Why the Mississippi River?18:05 The Customer Experience19:55 The Boats & Manufacturers22:26 Long-Term Vision24:43 Balancing Business & Personal Life28:44 Advice for Founders