How can debt be used strategically to grow or acquire a physical therapy business?

Is going into debt for a DPT degree still worth it in 2025?

Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.

Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here.

In this episode, we cover:

[01:01] The Power of Debt in Business

[03:55] Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

[09:46] Education as an Investment

[16:27] Entrepreneurial Mindset and Personal Stories

[22:26] Financing Strategies and Accounts Receivable

[30:31] Revolutionizing Clinic Intake with AI

[31:15] Personalization in Patient Care

[31:35] AI in Advertising and Healthcare

[32:14] Psychological Benefits of Personalization

[33:29] Practical Implementation of AI in Clinics

[37:51] Challenges and Considerations

[40:18] Future of AI in Healthcare

[49:05] Leveraging AI for Better Patient Outcomes

[56:12] Parting shots

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Would you give up 25% of your business if it meant guaranteed success?

Is it time for physical therapists to stop relying on insurance forever?

On this episode of The Dave Kittle Show, Dave talks with Eric Broadworth of Fuel Physical Therapy about growing a PT practice. They cover one-on-one care, pay models, and the challenges of opening new locations. Eric shares his goal of becoming the largest out-of-network provider and talks through possible partnerships and consulting-for-equity ideas. They also discuss how private equity and insurance changes are pushing clinics to rethink their approach.

In this episode, we cover:

[0:55] Introducting Eric Broadworth

[01:22] Reflecting on Coaching and Business Equity

[03:10] Expansion Plans and Goals

[06:59] Red Light Therapy and Services

[10:23] Challenges and Opportunities in Physical Therapy

[17:21] Compensation Models and Growth Strategies

[23:23] Jeff Moore's Onward Health Business Model

[26:14] Exploring Cash Flow and Real Estate Investments

[35:16] The Role of Marketing and Patient Acquisition

[36:38] Therapist Compensation Models

[38:23] Therapist Workload and Services

[40:07] Collaborative Growth and Equity Models

[45:55] Private Equity and Rollover Equity Explained

[48:58] Consulting for Equity

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Why do so many private practice owners struggle to let go of roles like billing, even when their business is growing?

What should a practice owner do after a bad experience with a billing company?

Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.

Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here.

In this episode, we cover:

[00:58] Billing Challenges in Private Practices

[02:32] The Importance of Treating Your Practice Like a Business

[03:17] The Need for Delegation and Outsourcing

[04:42] Personal Experiences with Billing Companies

[08:56] Mindset and Money Management in Business

[16:58] Effective Recruitment and Hiring Strategies

[17:50] Creating Effective Job Ads

[25:12] The Rise of a Social Media Influencer

[26:11] Linking Social Media to Business

[28:13] Steal This Strategy for Physical Therapists

[29:11] The Value of Personal Branding

[33:01] Medicare Plan of Care Certification Changes

[34:13] Challenges with Physician Signatures

[40:09] The Future of Physical Therapy Licensing

[48:15] Parting Shots

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Is hiring a full-time PT still worth it if your clinic only nets $50K from them a year?

Could your next $100K be better spent on digital products instead of another employee?

Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.

Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here.

In this episode, we cover:

[00:50] USPH Financial Report Discussion

[01:00] USPH Quarterly Numbers Overview

[01:55] Revenue and Costs Analysis

[02:47] Risk and Return on Hiring Therapists

[03:29] Benchmarks for PT and PTA Gross Income

[03:43] Geographical Cost Variations

[03:55] Adding People vs. Optimizing Systems

[04:15] USPH Brand and Acquisition Strategy

[05:32] Therapist Impact and Long-term Benefits

[06:43] Ongoing Financial Benefits

[06:58] Introducing Will Boyd's Tool

[07:19] Historical Expectations vs. Current Reality

[07:43] Pros and Cons of Hiring Therapists

[08:11] Investment Risks and Alternatives

[09:08] Scalable Business Opportunities

[09:25] Optimizing Current Systems

[09:45] John Taffer's Stress Test Approach

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Is AI the new Google for finding local healthcare providers?

Is publishing niche, high-quality content still effective in attracting ideal patients?

Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.

Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here.

In this episode, we cover:

[01:34] The Role of AI in Patient Referrals

[02:40] The Impact of AI on Marketing

[03:39] Specific Search Results and AI

[04:35] SEO and AI Integration

[06:19] AI's Impact on Healthcare Marketing

[06:48] The Future of Search Traffic

[08:07] SEO is Not Dead

[09:44] The Value of Specific Content

[12:39] Pricing and Value in Healthcare

[13:37] Establishing Authority and Credibility

[14:23] The Power of Niche Content

[15:29] Gary V's Insights on Content Multiplication

[16:07] Engaging with AI for Professional Growth

[16:45] Homework/Prompt challenge

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Should physical therapists stop accepting insurance and start treating their clinics like highend fitness or wellness clubs?

If manual therapy requires the most skill, why are we still giving it away at insurance rates that value it less than a gym membership?

Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.

Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here.

In this episode, we cover:

[00:59] Golf Performance PT Facility Overview

[01:25] The $199 Monthly Golf Simulator Program

[03:22] Marketing Strategies and Potential Challenges

[06:14] Pricing Models and Customer Acquisition

[09:32] Leveraging Community and Partnerships

[19:15] Expanding the Concept to Other Sports

[26:22] Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement

[28:48] Manual Therapy Reimbursement Issues

[30:52] Therapists' Investment vs. Medicare Coverage

[32:30] Manual Therapy vs. Therapeutic Exercise

[34:48] The Value of Manual Therapy

[40:15] Action Figures and AI in Therapy

[53:30] Charging for Premium Services

[58:27] Parting Shots

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Does being a great physical therapist actually hold you back from becoming a successful business owner?

What should physical therapists focus on to effectively market and grow a new mobile or niche practice?

If you had zero marketing budget, would you hustle or stay stuck?

Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.

Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here.

In this episode, we cover:

[00:53] The Reality of Being a Business Owner vs. a Great PT

[01:40] Marketing Challenges for Physical Therapists

[03:31] Key Marketing Questions for PTs

[06:04] Effective Marketing Strategies and Tips

[09:24] Urgency in Marketing and Business

[12:10] Practical Marketing Advice and Personal Experiences

[18:44] Community-Based Marketing Approaches

[25:38] High Urgency Solutions

[30:07] The Doorman Dilemma

[36:51] Nike's New Strength Studio Concept

[38:42] Steal This Strategy

[44:42] Challenges and Opportunities in Group Fitness for PTs

[47:17] Successful PT Clinic Models

[50:41] The Future of Neuro Rehab

[57:28] Marketing Tips for New PT Business Owners

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Why is private equity aggressively acquiring physical therapy clinics despite declining reimbursement rates?

What must small and medium-sized PT clinics do to survive and thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape?

Are small physical therapy clinics doomed if they don’t add cash-pay services?

In this episode of The Dave Kittle Show, Dave breaks down a new market report on the US physical therapy industry. He highlights stats like average clinic revenue and the $53 billion market size, and discusses trends like clinic consolidation and private equity involvement. Dave also talks about reimbursement issues, outpatient efficiency, and what's ahead for small practices.

Episode Chapters:

[00:58] Market Analysis Report Overview

[01:37] Industry Consolidation and Fragmentation

[02:01] Revenue Insights and Financials

[03:13] Joseph Lowe's LinkedIn Post

[03:36] Private Equity and Acquisition Trends

[04:13] Market Growth Drivers and Future Outlook

[04:43] Exposure Through Social Media

[05:18] Alternative Therapies and Opioid Crisis

[06:38] Discussion on Reimbursement Environment

[06:51] Paul Mostoff's Insights on Private Equity

[08:33] Tony Maritato's Perspective on Small Provider Groups

[12:50] Detailed Breakdown of EBITDA Multiples

[14:59] Final Thoughts on Private Equity

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