Handling a team is challenging, especially when there are members who don't cooperate. So when push comes to shove, how do you let go of someone? Today, James Savas, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Hands-On Diagnostics, breaks down the process for us. James talks with Nathan Shields about how business owners should handle termination or resignation. It begins with mindset, clear reasoning, role-playing, and documentation, documentation, documentation! Taking on the role of leader and holding team members accountable can be difficult, yet it is necessary for the growth of your business. Tune in and let go of someone as clean and simple as possible!

Most PT clinic owners have aspirations for growth - either in size or number of facilities. However, knowing WHEN to do a business expansion is the most important question to consider. Eric Miller of Econologics generated a checklist for clinic owners to use during expansions. He joins Nathan Shields to discuss how it can help them minimize risks and set up for success. If they have hit key statistics benchmarks, put finances in good order, made policy and procedures up to date, anyone will be well on their way to sustainable growth.

Leadership development is not a topic commonly discussed within the PT industry. However, just like any business, leadership plays a big role in growing and expanding your business and practice. Dr. Michelle Bambenek is the Regional Vice President of Operations at Empower Physical Therapy Group. She is also a leadership coach and consultant for both PT owners and people outside the PT industry. In this episode, she joins Nathan Shields to break down the critical components of leadership that empower team members to grow and, in turn, your business. Michelle emphasizes the importance of values and imbuing a sense of mutual responsibility within the team. Learn more about the steps and successful patterns to expand your PT practice.

If there’s one thing successful PT owners have learned, it’s that the key to their goal and vision is to have a great understanding of their cash flows. If you want to be successful, you need to know where it comes from, where it's going, how it's handled, and how it's spent. If you neglect your financials and DON'T manage your cash flow strictly, you can say goodbye to your business. In this episode, Eric Miller of Econologics shares with your host, Nathan Shields, the ten key characteristics that financially successful owners should have. After years of working with successful owners, Eric believes these characteristics are 100% legit. These key traits will set any owner up for success going forward.

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