Dr. Zak Bloom is a Doctor of Chiropractic and entrepreneur who owns and operates multiple chiropractic clinics, along with a marketing company supporting the industry. He began his career in the Air Force, where an injury led him to chiropractic care—ultimately transforming his life and career path. Today, he combines clinical expertise with leadership and systems-driven growth to scale practices while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How personal adversity can become the foundation for purpose-driven business
• The transition from operator to leader when scaling multiple locations
• Why systems and delegation are essential for sustainable growth
• The “trust but verify” leadership principle from the military
• How to build teams that operate with ownership and accountability
• The role of fitness, discipline, and routine in high performance
• Why environment and community accelerate personal and business growth
• The importance of building generational legacy, not just income

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode explores the mindset, discipline, and strategies required to succeed at a high level while maintaining purpose and responsibility.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 How Dr. Zak makes money
01:30 Building multiple chiropractic clinics
02:00 Military injury and discovering chiropractic
03:20 The impact of chiropractic on physical and mental health
05:00 Understanding the body as a system
07:00 The importance of consistent care and discipline
12:50 Growing up and entering the military
14:00 Balancing military service and chiropractic school
18:00 The power of accountability and teamwork
20:00 A defining moment with a patient
26:20 Lessons in leadership and delegation
28:00 Eliminating distractions and setting boundaries
31:00 The role of mentors and accountability systems
34:20 Managing stress and staying mentally sharp
36:50 Why he joined The Standard
41:30 Fitness, discipline, and performance
47:30 Scaling businesses through systems
54:00 Building generational legacy

About The Standard
The Standard is a private, in-person membership community for six-figure men who want to grow in their wealth, health, and relationships by surrounding themselves with other high-performing men operating at their level or above. It is designed for men who have outgrown their current environment and need a structured system of proximity, personalized strategy, and accountability to continue growing across every area of life.

Learn more: https://thestandardmen.com