Welcome to our award-winning physical therapy podcast for private practice owners who want to set themselves up for success and join the industry's top 10%. Whether your business is just starting up or you're looking to grow as a business leader and stay on top of industry trends, this weekly podcast hosted by Brian Gallagher, PT and Founder of MEG Business, features actionable insights and tips from physical therapy experts who share the marketing, operations, personnel and clinical secrets ...
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Ep.395: Stop the Turnover: How to Retain a High-Performing PT Team
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Hiring shouldn't feel like a revolving door. In this episode, Brian Gallagher reveals why so many PT practices struggle to keep great people — and how the most successful clinics retain loyal, productive, high-performing teams. Learn how to replace "task training" with a performance-driven culture built on purpose, clear structure, and meaningful a…
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Ep.394: What Your Credit Card Fees Aren't Telling You
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In this episode, Brian Gallagher sits down with Tom Cooley, founder of Go Card Connect, to uncover what's really behind the credit card fees PT owners pay every month. Tom has spent over a decade working exclusively in the physical therapy space, helping private practice owners understand where their processing costs come from, how to spot hidden f…
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Ep.393: Be the Costco of Physical Therapy Private Practice
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What if your practice was the Costco of physical therapy — the place everyone trusts, loves, and gladly keeps coming back to? This week, Brian Gallagher breaks down how one of the most successful businesses in America creates loyal members, delivers consistent value, and scales with efficiency — and how YOU can apply the same proven strategies insi…
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Ep. 392: Unlocking Financial Success in PT Practices with Sean Healy of Accounted4
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Brian Gallagher sits down with Sean Healy, Founder and President of Accounted4 LLC, based in Philadelphia, PA, to unpack the financial side of running a physical therapy private practice. Together, they explore the difference between profit and cash flow, the power of KPIs, and why maintaining data integrity leads to smarter business decisions. The…
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Ep.391: Two Mistakes That Quietly Kill PT Growth
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Most private practice owners aren't being held back by their competition — they're being held back by fear. In this week's episode, Brian unpacks the two types of mistakes that quietly sabotage your success: The Conscious Mistake: When you overanalyze and delay decisions until opportunity passes. The Invisible Mistake: When you make choices on auto…
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Ep.390: You're the Doctor, Start Leading Your Practice Like One
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This episode is all about shifting how you think as a practice owner. You're not just a clinician anymore — you're the doctor of your business. It's time to diagnose your practice the same way you would a patient: identify the symptoms, run the right tests, and apply the cure. We'll cover how to measure what truly matters, manage by statistics inst…
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Ep. 389: How to Deal With Uninspired PT Staff
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As a PT private practice owner, one of the biggest challenges you'll face isn't just reimbursement cuts or competition—it's uninspired staff. In this episode, Brian breaks down how practice owners can re-ignite motivation in their teams by starting with themselves, communicating effectively, and turning negative energy into productive engagement. F…
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Ep.388: Leading Your PT Private Practice With Confidence
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Are you tired of balance sheets, P&Ls, and financial jargon that never seem to match what's really happening in your practice? In this episode, Brian explains why true success as a PT private practice owner comes from confidence in your leadership role—not accounting reports. You'll learn how to focus on the right numbers, create a culture that ret…
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Ep.387: Best Practices of Winning PT Practices
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In this week's episode, Brian Gallagher takes you behind the scenes of Division 4 — the Production Division to reveal the systems that separate winning PT practices from the rest. From his own story of late-night patient notes in 2002 to scaling his business by millions and founding MEG, Brian shares the mindset, policies, and investments that fuel…
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Ep.386: Mastering Finance in PT Private Practice with Metrics That Drive Freedom
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In this week's episode, Brian dives into Division 3: Finance — the keystone of scaling a successful PT private practice. Whether you're a startup hustling through the first 24 months or a multi-clinic owner ready to expand, financial management is the cornerstone that separates thriving practices from those stuck in survival mode. Learn how to shif…
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Ep.385: Internal & External Marketing Tips Every PT Owner Needs
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In Part 2 of our five-part success series, we're tackling internal and external marketing — and the outpoints that may be choking off your growth. From website fixes and Google Business Profile updates to referral-building strategies and patient engagement tactics, these are the proven steps that keep PT owners thriving. If you want to strengthen y…
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Ep.384: Best Practices That Stop PT Owners From Failing
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Failure rates for new businesses are high — but your physical therapy practice doesn't have to be one of them. In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher, PT, shares the best practices of the best practices that every PT owner can implement to protect their clinic from stagnation or failure. From d…
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Ep.383: Fix Burnout, Boost Morale & Build Teams in PT Private Practice
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Burnout, low morale, and lack of teamwork don't just hurt your staff—they directly affect the success of your private practice. In this episode of Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher shares the three key "source to solution" strategies that every PT owner and clinical director must master to lead effectively.…
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Ep.382: Are You Struggling to Grow Your Physical Therapy Practice?
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In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher, PT, draws from recent conversations with practice owners to reveal why stagnant growth happens and how to reverse it. He'll help you evaluate whether you're acting as the projector (driving change) or just the screen (reacting to circumstances), define yo…
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Ep.381: It's Firing Time: Let Go of What's Holding Your Practice Back
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In this no-holds-barred episode, Brian Gallagher dives deep into what it really takes to succeed in physical therapy private practice in 2025. From letting go of fixed ideas and outdated models to embracing automation, hybrid services, and strategic outsourcing—this episode gives you the mindset and tools you need to thrive. Learn how to fire your …
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Ep.380: Pursuit of Purpose: Building a Life of Meaning as a PT Practice Owner
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In Episode 380 of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher, PT, dives deep into the most important factor driving your personal and professional success: purpose. This solo episode takes you behind the scenes of Brian's own journey—growing up in poverty, discovering his "why" at age 12, and dedicating his life to h…
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Ep.379: Smart Financing for Physical Therapy Clinics
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Starting your own physical therapy clinic? Don't let financing be the thing that holds you back. In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice Secrets of the Top 10%, we break down smart and safe ways to fund your startup so you can launch with confidence. 👉 Ready to open your own physical therapy clinic the smart way? Book a free discovery …
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Ep.378: The Culture Code - Why Your Clinic's Vibe Is the Key to Hiring & Retention
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If you're still relying on salary and sign-on bonuses to keep your clinic staffed, you're missing the bigger picture. In this episode, Brian Gallagher, PT unpacks the real secret to hiring and retention — and it's not about money or mechanics. It's about culture, leadership, and the energy you give off as a practice. People don't just want a job; t…
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Ep.377: The Most Dangerous Trait a PT Owner Can Have
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In this episode, Brian reveals the most dangerous leadership trait a PT owner can have—and it's probably not what you think. Drawing from personal experience, he unpacks how the failure to confront can quietly erode your team, your culture, and your success. 🎯 Ready to grow your practice with real support? Book a discovery call with Brian: www.megb…
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Ep.376: How to Streamline PT Clinic Setup w/ PT United
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In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian sits down with Quinn Wordley, CEO of PT United, to talk about smarter, faster ways to set up your physical therapy clinic. Whether you're starting your first location or expanding to your fifth, PT United's "Clinic in a Box" offers a simple, efficient solution to ha…
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Ep.375: Scale Up or Specialize: The 2 Paths to PT Success
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Discover the two paths every private practice PT owner must consider to thrive today: scale up or specialize. In this episode, we break down how to choose the right strategy for your clinic's success — and how to build a practice that's resilient, profitable, and aligned with your vision. 👉 Ready to explore what's best for your practice? Book a fre…
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Ep.374: Struggling to Stay Staffed? How to Attract and Retain Top PT Talent
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Hiring physical therapists has never been tougher—but it's not impossible. In this episode, we unpack real-world strategies that private practice owners can use to attract and retain top PT talent. From building a culture clinicians love to avoiding common hiring pitfalls, you'll walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your team and keep your…
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Ep.373: Physical Therapy Reimbursement Challenges — How to Take Back Control
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Struggling with low payments and payer obstacles? In this episode, Brian Gallagher, PT, explains how to overcome the top reimbursement challenges in physical therapy and build a more profitable practice. Contact our team to take the next step.
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Ep.372: Focused Owners Win: How to Think One Level Up in Your PT Practice
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What separates PT practices that thrive from those that plateau? It's not size — it's focus. In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian reveals the strategic mindset shift that turns overwhelmed owners into growth-driven leaders. Whether you're running a solo clinic or managing multiple locations, the key is…
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Ep.371: Grow Smart, Save Big: The Private Practice Formula
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In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%, Brian Gallagher reveals the simple but powerful formula for saving more by scaling smarter. If you're a private practice owner stuck in a cycle of cost-cutting or overwhelmed by inefficiency, this episode will show you how strategic growth can actually lead to bigger savi…
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