Welcome to 2021! In this episode, we start the year strong and honest by addressing the worst mistakes that Brian has both seen and made himself in private practice. Let’s get out of the way those mistakes that create the biggest barriers to running your physical therapy private practice. Let’s talk about what you can do to avoid them!
Episode at a glance:
Mistake #1: Not doing thorough planning
Mistake #2: Lack of knowledge of money management
Mistake #3: Lack of appreciation for the value of expertise
Mistake #4: Lack of ability to confront your staff
Mistake #5: Ineffective communication
Mistake #6: Lack of staff accountability
Mistake #7: Going through business without a comprehensive, consistent recruiting & onboarding system
Mistake #8: Lack of structure (Often overlooked in the beginning, but becomes biggest downfall)
Mistake #9: Failure to understand the effectiveness of good marketing & branding
Mistake #10: Lack of internal professional enhancement system
Brian Gallagher, PT is the founder and CEO of MEG Business Management, LLC. He has more than 27 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation and 19 years in business and specializes in Physical Therapy practice management and executive coaching nationwide. As a licensed business management consultant, Brian has helped hundreds of business owners nationwide improve their business operations through proper restructuring to achieve improved systems of efficiency and productivity as well as marketing and sales with effective public relations which have proven results for double-digit growth year-over-year with businesses around the country.
