The Private Practice Business Academy

The advice Scott gives goes from systems to starting operating procedure manuals (ie SOPs) as well as the now famous concept of trading time for dollars. Scott shares ideas about how to start a therapy practice with such ideas as writing articles of pa...

[Tweet "what would be the one piece of advice you would give to your younger self "] "Paul has seen first-hand the impact that reduced insurance company rebates, increased government intervention and the changing allied healthcare landscape has had on health business owners around the world." Health Business Ownership Has Never Been More Demanding and Challenging – with Increasing Deductibles, More Government Regulations, Changing Referral Patterns, and the Growth of Corporate and Doctor Owner Allied Health Clinics Since graduating as a Physical Education teacher in 1987, and then as a physiotherapist in 1990, Paul opened multiple multi-disciplinary health clinics in and around Sydney, Australia. He has been actively involved in clinical education around the world having lectured to over 25,000 health professionals - in the areas of program design, injury prevention, rehabilitation and business development and even found the time to win multiple titles as a competitive bodybuilder. Paul is living proof this “Ultimate Health Business Lifestyle” is possible. At one stage he owned 6 successful Get Active Physiotherapy clinics in Australia, yet still spent more time at home than his wife preferred, never missed a school concert or sports carnival, and visited his clinics for only a few hours each week. While doing this he did not even live in the same city as 5 of his clinics! Since selling his health businesses Paul now prefers spending even more time with his family and friends, at the beach, or at home working on the Million Dollar Health Professional Program, Profit Club, One on One Coaching, The Practice Acceleration Program, presenting live seminars and working on his most recent passion – the “One Minute Practice” program. Paul has seen first-hand – the impact that reduced insurance company rebates, increased government intervention and the changing allied healthcare landscape in private practice has had on health business owners around the world. Don’t miss this chance to find out how your international colleagues have handled and thrived under the exact same conditions USA health providers are so worried about. WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET PAUL? When? Thursday Evening – November 5th 2015 6pm till 10pm (with Buffet Served at 6pm) Where? Dynamic Medical Imaging - 950 West Chestnut St, Union, New Jersey How Much? FREE (However – Please DO NOT register if you don’t plan on attending, seating will be limited) A light Dinner Buffet will also be provided.  

Would you consider ADD or ADHD a super power? Well if not, take a read of this from FORBES magazine What do business mogul Sir Richard Branson, Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad, and JetBlue founder David Neeleman, have in common? Well, besides being monumentally successful, they all have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and, like other entrepreneurs and CEOs, some will even tell you that they are successful largely because of the “diagnosis”, not in spite of it. It takes an adventurous spirit, to strike out on your own. Entrepreneurship fits perfectly with the ADHDer’s need for stimulation and a willingness to take risks. The greatest success stories in business took a leap based on what they saw in the marketplace at a particular moment in time. Rejecting solutions that seemed to be “normal”, they instead trusted their instincts and forged ahead with something new and unproven while their more risk-averse peers shook their heads and insisted it would never work. Recently I attended a private event for the elite entrepreneur, where Dr Ned Hallowell, gave a very insightful review of how ADD/ ADHD has been presented in the media and by other doctors to the general public. But in fact, the majority of the entrepreneurs in the room including myself felt a shared commonality among the symptoms described. Many where leading dentists, physicians, surgeons. Dr Hallowell was gracious to grant me a quick interview for my audience. I hope you enjoy and find some comfort in your findings Click here, If you would like to learn more about Dr Ned Hallowell.  

(http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/us-uk-version2-300x171.png) In this episode we are flipping the roles of the interviewer and interviewee... (My very first interview on my own show). I hand over the golden Mic to the gentlemen of COPA. What is COPA UK? You can click here (http://www.copashow.co.uk/) to learn more about it. My fairy book story or I should say far from it, depicts a shakespearean like novel. It involves a tragedy and some Comedy. [Tweet "”Genius is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration.” - Thomas Edison"] (This tweet is dedicated to the gentleman & ladies that put in the hard work of organizing this grand event)  For the new listeners to PPBA you get a chance to learn more about the host of the Private Practice Business Academy in this interview.   On June 10th-12th, I will be speaking at the COPA event in London, England (http://www.copashow.co.uk/) and introducing a new level of marketing and business strategy to the global market. Want to get a taste of the material I will be sharing?   Watch this short video, that I filmed at my last live event. (http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Click-to-Play-100k-300x169.png) For those that will be attending the event, I have a special surprise. I will be holding my 1 day Elite Level Partnership Program on June 12th (http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/londonbridge) For more information click here. (http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/londonbridge)    

(http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neel-and-joe-edited-300x177.png) My favorite saying..... [Tweet "It's not what you make, it's what you KEEP!"] As most healthcare practitioners know, it's always a challenge to figure out what the right thing to do is and the wrong. But most just don't want to lose out by over-paying uncle sam. Im not a proponent of not paying taxes, but i am the first to tell you that the proper tax advisor could save you millions of dollars over the lifespan of your practice. Better yet, it could help with the sale and even something for the next generation. There are so many options, I can't just list them all.   In this episode I interview the managing attorney of Shah & Associates. The wealth of knowledge I received was absolutely amazing.   Sit back and listen to the insights of what every practice owner should know. If you're thinking- I just pay what my accountant tells me, then this episode is definitely for you. Recently, I read a thread on Linkedin where a new grad wanted to open a private practice. She asked what a practice owner made a year. Bold question. But I'm glad that she asked. The answers where typical. But to the shock of the new grad she decided that she could make the same amount as an employee over a couple of years. This answer disturbed me. There is simply no way an employee can "earn" more than a practice owner. Yes its true a practice owner could have a really bad year. But as an employee, eventually your salary is capped and you have to pay taxes on that salary, with no significant write offs. There are so many levels to this conversation. Since it was not a thread i started, I did not have permission to repost. My goal for all my followers is to take a deeper understanding of the phrase it's not what you make but what you keep. And of course to consult professionals such as Neel and his network to ensure that you are doing just that. If you would like a transcript of this show mailed to you, just enter your best email in the space provided above

(http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/joe-and-mike-bowers-300x156.png) [Tweet "Would you consider spreading the word to your fellow PTs, PTAs, and #DPTstudent's? All day Friday, May 1st is #GetPT1st day. #bizPT #apta #ptpreneur"] (http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/joe-and-mike-bowers.png) #GetPT1st is a something that was not brought up directly in this interview. But indirectly Michael Bowers, the newly appointed CEO of the APTA, stated that if all physical therapists tweeted the same hashtag on the same day, it would be trending. Now that would be a statement! I like his thinking... Now, i don't know your stand on the APTA. Some members love it, while others have a lot of criticism. Of course Michael is fully aware of this. Its like this in every industry not just physical therapy. There will be individuals that are upset that the association is not doing enough.While others having no care at all. My take is simple and yet effective. The association is meant as a resource. Support your profession in any way you can. If you think that is by paying dues, and being active, so be it. If you think its by tweeting, and writing on threads on linkedin, thats fine. But don't come crying when changes occur and you didn't get a chance to speak or be involved in those changes. If your biggest complaint is about the dues then listen to the entire interview. There are some great ideas here. I want to make it clear that I am never in support of the establishment, big corporations or status quo, but I am the first one to say if you are not helping to make a change then please don't complain. Listen to the entire interview and leave me a comment. You can also message me on linkedin. Remember on May 1st 2015 tweet GetPT1st........lets put Michaels theory to the test.

During the interview, my mind was racing with great marketing ideas for my practices. How could I use Brad's courses to help my practices explode with our newly added wellness programs? Have you tried to service the corporations in your area? But have been stuck with a breakthrough. We reveal a "golden nugget" early in the episode. Dont miss it.

What would you do if you received a phone call and they just told you that your private practice was on FIRE. Thats right…..IT was burning down to the GROUND. Jamey Schrier PT knew something the rest of us wouldnt dare say out loud. He knew he was HAPPY. I know what you are thinking….WTF!!!   After starting his entreprenurial journey, he soon found out that he had just created himself a JOB. And on the day his practice burned down, changed everything.   What would you do if this happened to you?   For Jamey he knew his passion had changed. So he did what alot of us do not have the guts to do…..He removed himself from the practice. THE RESULT = Business sky rocketed up by 20%, once he did this….   The Dream Practice was born. take action now – the status quo is no longer adequate Click To Tweet Want to spend a day with Jamey and I? What would you give to have both of us help you create YOUR Dream Practice? To find out more click here   The post How to Build Your Dream Practice appeared first on Private Practice Business Academy.

Here is your chance to see me live at the Event of the YEAR. This event is designed for the private practice owner. If you are a chiropractor, osteopath or physical therapist clinic owner or plan to be soon. Then this is meant for you

(http://privatepracticebusinessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/joe-and-sturdy-300x165.png) [Tweet "Scheduledoc.co -the solution to your scheduling needs "] [Tweet "Physical Therapy is the 3rd largest group in Healthcare"] Like most private practice owners and MDpreneurs, Sturdy Mckee was approached by a software company (ie Zocdoc) to implement their services. But the challenge was that, Zocdoc did not provide him or his practice everything his practice required. The majority of people sit back and wait for change.....   Instead of waiting for a change to take place, Sturdy's entrepreneurial drive helped him create a new program. ScheduleDoc (http://scheduledoc.co) was Born. A value driven company that understands that all healthcare practitioners need a better system when it comes to scheduling patients.   Learn from Sturdy, how he took a simple concept, that was a pain-point in his practice and created the solution that could be used by every healthcare provider. If you would like to watch a demo of this software click here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDmU4X_JlsvKvMHrAw-ehQ). Sturdy also has some great advice for those new grads around the 35 min mark in this episode.   As an entrepreneur of a private practice, it prepares you for what works and what doesn't work. The question is, can you admit what doesn't work?- Sturdy Mckee When researching more information about software I wanted to give my listening audience another viewpoint of why scheduling software could be advantageous. I discovered www.kabukit.com (https://www.kabukit.com/) Asha Soares, CFA (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-you-doing-reduce-no-shows-asha-soares-cfa) has written a great article on dealing with decreasing the dreaded statistic of the "no show" rate. She identifies with dentists but this can be transferred to any healthcare professional in private practice. But why do no-shows happen in the first place? While it's true that some people are just inconsiderate by nature, there are a variety of other reasons behind the no-show - some of which can be managed. * Appointment Reminders One of the biggest, easily avoided no-show excuses is forgetting about the appointment altogether. * Educate Your Patients Make sure that your patients understand the importance of regular visits to the dentist. Reducing the number of no-shows and cancellations starts in the dental chair.  Even the busiest of practices have cancellations. Let's face it, last minute cancellations are hard to fill and cancellations are money lost for you and your practice. Its especially frustrating when you know how many people are looking for last minute appointments, but have no way of connecting with those patients. * Follow Up with No-Shows Finally, follow-up with no-shows and cancellations personally to find out why they couldn't attend the appointment and express concern for their absence. Make sure you track no-shows so you can identify "chronic no-shows" and enforce any appointment cancellation policies. About Us Kabuk is an exciting new platform that connects Canadians with the healthcare professionals they need, when they need them and enables them to book desired appointments directly online. For healthcare providers, we help attract new patients, reduce no shows (using automated appointment reminders), and, reduce staff time spent on booking appointments. Learn more about Kabuk at www.kabukit.com (https://www.kabukit.com/).   I personally believe that all practices need systems to create an automated and independent practice. Do you need help with creating those systems? Email me today at [email protected]