In this quick-hit episode of The Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel is back with another raw and unfiltered edition of “Thoughts from the Trenches”—his monthly mini-episode straight from the heart of practice. No script. No fluff. Just real-time lessons he’s learning right now inside a busy, high-impact family practice.

This time, Dr. Tony pulls back the curtain on what true leadership looks like as you scale your practice toward (and past) seven figures. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about skills or strategy—it’s about presence.

You’ll learn the three stages every chiropractic leader must walk through: The Grind → Delegation & Growth → Transformational Leadership

Dr. Tony shares why stepping away too soon can wreck momentum, how to stay connected to your patients without burning out, and what it really takes to lead a growing team while expanding your impact.

Perfect for owner-docs on the rise, this episode is your real-world blueprint for sustainable, scalable leadership. optimize current systems and leadership skills to thrive in their brick and mortar family practices.

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Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction to True Leadership in Chiropractic

00:34 Welcome to the Family Practice Podcast

01:28 The Million Dollar Family Practice

03:10 Scaling Beyond a Million Dollar Practice

05:02 The Stages of Practice Growth

09:14 Stage One: The Grind It Out Phase

10:15 Stage Two: Delegation and Systems

12:52 Stage Three: Leadership and Scaling

29:29 The Importance of Staying Connected

38:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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