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How to Build Wealth as a Clinical Entrepreneur
In this episode, Doc Danny Matta explains why your clinic is more than just a way to replace your salary—it’s your best wealth-building asset. He shares five practical steps based on his own journey, lessons from mentors, and mistakes he’s made alon...
Defining and Dominating Your Niche in a Cash-Based PT Clinic
When you’re starting a cash-based physical therapy clinic, one decision will make or break your business: your niche. Without a clearly defined target audience, your marketing feels scattered, referrals slow down, and your calendar sta...
Why Clinic Directors Leave for Staff Roles in Cash-Based PT Clinics
At first glance, it doesn’t make sense. Why would a clinic director—a leadership role with higher pay and status—step down to become a staff PT in a smaller, cash-based practice?
It’s a trend I’ve seen more than once, and I rec...
PT vs. Medical School: How to Choose the Life You Actually Want
A former intern sat across from me at lunch with a familiar question: “Should I go to PT school or medical school?” He had the grades and the options. He also had the same interests I did at his age—orthopedic surgery on one side, p...
850 Episodes In: 8 Lessons That Actually Move Your Business
Hitting episode 850 of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast is more than just a milestone for Doc Danny Matta—it’s proof of what happens when consistency meets purpose. For over eight years, Danny has released two episodes a week without fail. A...
Prognosis Over Price: A Simple Hack to Boost Sales Conversions
In this solo episode, Doc Danny Matta unpacks one of the most common struggles in cash-based PT: helping staff (and owners) get comfortable with sales. Drawing from years of coaching, Danny shares a simple “prognosis-first” approach ...
Two Variables That Separate 7-Figure PT Clinics From the Rest
In this solo episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down data from PT Biz’s industry report across 200+ clients. He reveals the two key factors that distinguish the biggest, most successful clinics from those still struggling to grow—and how...
The 20% Rule: What a Foundation Sales Rep Taught Me About Health & PT Businesses
At PT Biz, our mission is clear: add a billion dollars in services to the cash-based physical therapy industry. That’s a big goal, but one conversation reminded me why it matters so much—not just for our profession,...
Building Independence & Culture: Inside PHYT Collective with Ashley Speights
When you picture a physical therapy clinic, you probably imagine a traditional setup—employees working for a clinic owner, strict schedules, and limited autonomy. Ashley Speights, founder of PHYT Collective in Washingto...
If you're playing it safe with your goals, you may be holding your business back more than helping it. In this episode of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, Danny Mattei breaks down why thinking bigger—like aiming for 10x growth instead of a simple 2x—might actually make your business journey clearer,...
Scaling Smart: Lessons from Building a Multi-Location Hybrid PT Clinic
Featuring: Chris Roble, Founder of Physio Room
Running a physical therapy practice is one thing—scaling it across multiple locations while maintaining culture, quality, and profitability is another. In this episode of the ...
How to Get More New Patients From Local Workshops
Most clinicians who run workshops don’t know how to confidently position themselves—and as a result, they walk away with little to no new patients.
If that sounds like you, don’t worry. I’ve been there too.
When I first launched my cash-based c...