Physical therapists — ever wonder how to get more referrals without begging for them? Dr. Jeremy Sutton cracked the code by launching a local podcast that tripled his patient volume. In this episode, he breaks down how he booked physician interviews, bypassed gatekeepers, and turned 13 of 17 leads into…
Nicole and Stephanie, aka The Note Ninjas, are an OT and PT duo teaching therapists how to cut documentation time without cutting corners. In this episode, they join Jimmy to talk about their personal breaking points, how they created a better way to document, and why creative treatment doesn’t have…
Physical therapists often shy away from clinic retail, fearing they’ll come off as "salesy." Paul Timko from Stop Pain Clinical joins us to explain why selling isn't sleazy — it's smart. Paul shares how smart retail strategies improve patient care, strengthen home exercise compliance, and even grow your clinic’s revenue.…
What if Nike built a PT clinic? In this episode, we dive into real-world strategies physical therapists can steal right now to future-proof their businesses — from discreet fall recovery services to hybrid fitness models that compete with OrangeTheory and CrossFit. Learn how to position your clinic to capture the…
Physical therapists: STOP focusing on new patients—until you fix THIS. In this episode, host Jimmy McKay sits down with Sturdy McKee (of 6hourceo.com) to talk about the real growth levers for PT clinics, why your front desk might be your biggest problem, and how marketing myths are costing you money.
Will Boyd is a physical therapist turned digital marketing pro who helps clinic owners, educators, and healthcare entrepreneurs run profitable ad campaigns that convert. In this episode, Will talks about why Facebook and Google ads still dominate, why location matters more than you think, and how to scale without burning…
On this episode of PT Pintcast, we hit the road — literally — with Matt Jurek, a PT who’s turned his passion for travel and tech into a remote-first consulting business. From full-time RV living to building RTM programs for clinics nationwide, Matt walks us through the how, why, and…
Rebekah Griffith (EDD, PT) joins Jimmy McKay for a real-world discussion on finding your strengths, avoiding career burnout, and leveraging your natural talents using The 6 Types of Working Genius framework. They share personal stories about hitting the "ceiling" in clinical roles, why leadership paths aren’t right for everyone, and…
In this episode, we break down a real-world clinic owner's struggles with debt, cash flow, staffing, and the "limbo" between being a solo PT and scaling a true business. Learn why adding a business partner is not a quick fix, how profit must come before partnerships, and how focusing on…
In this episode, Jimmy McKay and Dave Kittle unpack why simply demanding a raise isn’t a long-term solution for PTs — and how creating value is the real power move. They dig into why messaging matters more than ever (goodbye “movement assessments”), innovative business models in neuro rehab, and what…
Nick Patel returns to the PT Pintcast to break down the critical policy battles facing physical therapists, including the SAFE Act (H.R. 1171) to prevent falls and opioid use, Medicare reimbursement cuts, and the broader threats to PT's future workforce. If you think advocacy is someone else’s job — think…
From treating athletes at Nike HQ to co-founding one of Southern California’s most trusted women’s health clinics, Dr. Dawn Andalon’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we sit down with Dr. Dawn Andalon, a physical therapist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur behind LEVEL4 PT…
In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Rebecca Griffith (aka @theEDDPT) for a real-deal conversation on what it means to practice at the top of your scope—without losing yourself. They explore how PTs can use tools like ChatGPT to reduce stress, how the “Let Them” mindset (popularized by Mel…
What makes a PT clinic thrive — or tank — in today’s healthcare landscape? This episode tackles the uncomfortable truths many physical therapy business owners avoid: emotional decision-making, misaligned compensation, and why the loudest voices online aren’t always the most successful offline. Join Jimmy, Dave, and Tony as they unpack…
Why are PT wages so low—and more importantly, who’s responsible? In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we’re joined by Matt Huey, a physical therapist, powerlifter, and healthcare humorist, who isn’t afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions. With five Texas state powerlifting records under his belt and a serious…
Are we being paid fairly for what we deliver? Join Jimmy McKay, Dave Kittle, and Tony Maritato for a no-holds-barred discussion on: • Manual therapy vs. movement-based reimbursement • How Medicare defines (and limits) value • Charging patients for actual premium care — from certifications to tech • The tension…
You’ve heard the buzz about digital health, but what if we told you telehealth PT isn’t just a pandemic stopgap—it’s a powerful tool for clinical transformation? In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we tap into the mind of Hali Jones, a physical therapist-turned-health-tech strategist at ViFive, who’s making…
What do cash-based PT, YouTube algorithms, and manual therapy have in common? For Dr. David Middaugh — everything. In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we sit down with Dr. David Middaugh, a manual physical therapist turned YouTube sensation, who’s helping thousands of people worldwide avoid surgery, injections, and…
What if your physical therapy clinic could spin off its own startups? In this episode, we dive deep with Dave Kittle on how PT owners can build businesses inside their business, sell them, and scale smarter—not harder. We cover: How Dave builds $250k revenue micro-businesses within his practice The truth…
What if your fitness journey wasn’t about fixing, shrinking, or grinding… but about reclaiming joy in movement? In this bold and empowering episode of PT Pintcast’s 6-Pack series, we sit down with Dr. Marcia Dernie (she/they)—a physical therapist, strength athlete, yoga teacher, and disabled Black creative—who’s rewriting the script on…
In this rapid-fire episode of PT Pintcast, we sit down with Hunter McWhorter—marketing strategist and customer experience pro—to talk all things growth, brand, and patient retention. Hunter shares why referrals are actually the start of the patient journey, not the eval, and what most clinics get wrong when managing that…
