On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver, CEO of Total Therapy Florida. Today Paul and Justin discuss: Understanding RTM Basics and Codes The Complexities of RTM with Non-Tech Savvy Patients How RTM Increases Profitability How Therapy Continued Remotely During Recent Hurricanes Connect with Justin on LinkedIn here! Strata Stori…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Sarah Lyon the Founder of OT Potential! We explore her perspectives on: 1) Building a Healthcare Media Company 2) Transitioning from Clinical Practice to Community Building 3) The Future of Continuing Education in Occupational Therapy 4) The Integration of AI and Technology in Healthcare Connect with …

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Dana Strauss Senior Director of Government Affairs at CVS Health We dive into: - Physical Therapists as the Front Door to Healthcare - Building Relationships with Primary Care Providers - The Role of PT’s in Population Health - Value-Based Care and Financial Incentives Connect with Dana on LinkedIn he…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. The importance of developing entrepreneurial thinking as a clinic owner 2. Building healthcare accelerator programs 3. Why healthcare needs to increase it’s sense of speed and urgency Connect with Rafi on LinkedIn here! Stra…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Colin Rigney, Business Partner @ Modern Physical Therapy And Sports Medicine in Arizona We dive into: 1. Teaching business skills in healthcare curriculums 2. The Need for a Comprehensive and Forward-Thinking Healthcare Education 3. The Importance of Documenting Processes in Scaling a Business 4. Clea…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. The fundraising journey 2. Transparency in billing and data sharing 3. The Role of Media and Marketing in Growth 4. The Future of PT, OT, and Speech Therapy Connect with Tony on LinkedIn here! Strata Stories are conversations be…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. Maximizing billable units 2. Why you shouldn’t always take the least risky approach when billing 3. Understanding the audit process 4. The Need for Transparency in billing practices Connect with Justin on LinkedIn here! Strata Stories …

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Brian Wolfe, President of East Coast Operations at Evolution Physical Therapy We dive into: 1. Partnering with Major League Sports Teams 2. How to diversify revenue streams 3. Building high performance teams 4. The importance of reinvesting in your clinic Connect with Brian on LinkedIn here! Check out…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Daniel Hirsch, CEO Risk & Compliance Analytics We dive into: 1. Understanding and balancing your tolerance risk as a clinic owner 2. The importance of spending a few extra dollars to protect your clinic 3. The consequences of not having adequate insurance Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn here! Strata S…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Michael Silva who is a PT and Business Coach/Consultant 1. Step-by-step guide on how Michael built Run Strong, his running course that’s helped everyone from Olympic runners to the weekend warrior 2. How courses can help you diversify and stabilize your revenue 3. And how Michael marketed and distribu…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. The power of mindset 2. The importance of working on the right projects 3. Challenging invisible scripts 4. And lastly why taking time off is key to success Connect with Rafi on LinkedIn here! Strata Stories are conversation…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Dana Strauss Senior Director of Government Affairs at CVS Health We dive into: - How to position your clinic to capitalize on the policy changes taking place over the next few years - Advocating for the PT profession and staying informed - Missed opportunities for physical therapists in policy advocac…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. How to make money outside of one-on-one patient care 2. The Power of creating on YouTube 3. The best strategy for attending PT conferences Connect with Justin on LinkedIn here! Check out The Active Adult here! Strata Stories are conver…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Colin Rigney, Business Partner @ Modern Physical Therapy And Sports Medicine in Arizona We dive into: 1. Why you shouldn’t build your clinic solely around Medicare 2. Knowing your practice's strengths and how to market them 3. The importance of standardization and systems 4. How to connect with patien…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Michael Silva who is a PT and Business Coach/Consultant We dive into: 1. The Science Behind Patient No-Shows 2. Hospitality vs Customer service 3. The importance of differentiating through patient experience 4. How devices like the Apple Watch, Whoop, and Oura Ring can help deliver better patient care…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. How AI can positively impact the PT Industry 2. Understanding the liabilities that come with AI 3. And how healthcare & technology can build a more efficient partnership together Connect with Tony on LinkedIn here! Strata Storie…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. How to Hire and Retain Great Therapists at your Clinic 2. The importance of building a Continuing Education Program at your Clinic 3. Lastly, the effects of the FTC banning non-competes and what it means for the PT industry Connect wit…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. Identifying & mitigating choke points within your clinic’s cash flow 2. The importance of cash reserves 3. And why you MUST be thinking about diversifying revenue streams Connect with Rafi on LinkedIn here! Strata Stories ar…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jake Irwin, the owner of Pro Performance PT. We dive into: 1. The advantages of paying clinicians on a per visit basis 2. Shifting the risk and reward from owners to therapists 3. Why every therapist is a sales person 4. Tactical advice on how therapists can generate clients for themselves 5. And last…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jerry Durham, the CEO of the Client Experience Company. We dive into: 1. How to reduce no-shows and cancels FAST 2. Mastering the front-end sales process 3. How to make sure your PT’s don’t burn out and quit 4. And the importance of retention systems Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn here! Strata Stories…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Michael Silva who is a PT and Business Coach/Consultant We dive into: 1. Why Niching Down is A Golden Ticket to Growing a Practice 2. How to partner with CrossFit gyms, running clubs, and other parts of your local community 3. And How Michael motivated his staff by developing programs around their pas…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Kaitlin Herzog PT and Account Executive at Red Rock Diagnostics We dive into: 1. Accounts Receivable Mistakes to AVOID 2. When to outsource AR vs bring in-house 3. Diversifying revenue streams 4. The importance of knowing your financial numbers as a clinic owner Kaitlin starts the show off by explaini…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Amit Gaglani founder of AG Management Consulting We dive into: 1. Creating an exit strategy for your PT clinic 2. Understanding the microeconomics of your market 3. Crafting the perfect buyer avatar 4. The importance of marketing yourself to buyers Amit brings over two decades of healthcare expertise,…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. The key metrics Justin tracks throughout his 7 clinics (Check out his trailing 12-months template - download a copy for yourself HERE!) 2. How to track financial and clinical data 3. How frequently to review various metrics 4. Why shar…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. The various ways to monetize your expertise as a therapist 2. How to motivate staff to create content 3. The importance of establishing a culture of consistency when it comes to creating content 4. When to fire a therapist a…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Lauren Meffen Owner of Wildflower Therapy and Head Neck Rehab. We dive into: 1. Lessons learned from building Lauren’s first clinic 2. Balancing personal life and work life 3. The benefits of being transparent with your staff 4. Why you should be careful not to grow TOO fast 5. And how to create a can…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jerry Durham, the CEO of the Client Experience Company. We dive into: 1. Jerry shares his takeaways from The Graham Sessions 2. Why PT assistants are the most undervalued resource 3. Evaluations vs Treatments - Why we need to rethink the physical therapy model 4. How to handle cancellations and cancel…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. How to renegotiate payer contracts for PT clinics 2. The best ways to get in contact with insurance companies 3. And why you must have data in order to renegotiate Strata Stories are conversations between Strata's CEO, Paul Singh, and …

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Megan Donaldson, PT and Department Chair of Rehab Sciences at MUSC We dive into: 1. How to create a hiring process at your clinic 2. Why you need a hiring rubric 3. What types of questions to ask during an interview 4. And the importance of investing in employee growth Strata Stories are conversations…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Daniel Hirsch, CEO Risk & Compliance Analytics We dive into: 1. The importance of having the correct risk and compliance documents in place 2. Why you must invest in OSHA manuals, HIPA manuals, and other documents that are specific to your clinic 3. And finally the risks of social media. Daniel starts…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Dave Kittle the CEO of The Fieldmaker Group. We dive into: 1. Offering cash-based services at your clinic 2. What acquisitions are looking like in 2024 3. The benefits of owning multiple practices 4. The future of compensation in the PT & OT world 5. The importance of shifting toward consumer-facing a…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. Why Rafi pays his therapists to create content each week 2. What it means to be in the expertise business 3. How to craft a positioning statement for your clinic 4. And the importance of leveraging digital media in your prac…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. How to build a million-dollar clinic with healthy margins 2. Determining employee compensation and incentives 3. How to upsell additional services 4. The key to physical therapy businesses succeeding outside of local neighborhoods 5. A…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Roger Karsten DPT who is currently the owner of OnePT. We dive into: 1. What operational metrics should you be tracking monthly, weekly, and daily 2. How to track patient balances and follow up properly 3. Recruiting and interviewing tips 4. The advantages of sending billing out every single day 5. Ho…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ben Galin PT and the owner of Evolution Rehab Group. We dive into: 1. A deep dive into the Change Healthcare cyber attack 2. How StrataPT decided to move clinics to different clearing houses FAST 3. How you as a clinic owner need to think about risk moving forward including tactical steps to mitigatin…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. The biggest mistakes Paul & Tony see clinic owners make 2. How to develop the right skills to make your practice grow 3. Advice on how to build the right culture and team 4. And understanding what it takes to sell a business Str…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jamey Schrier, the founder of Practice Freedom U. We dive into: 1. How to recruit and retain great employees 2. How to shift from reaction mode to intentional decision-making 3. And the impact of high-stress decision-making Strata Stories are conversations between Strata's CEO, Paul Singh, and leaders…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ben Galin PT and the owner of Evolution Rehab Group. We dive into: 1. The difference between profit and cash flow 2. The impact of accounts receivable on cash flow 3. Why you must fix your cancel and no-show rate 4. And How payment delays have huge effects on your business Strata Stories are conversat…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ashley Mak PT, the owner of Dragon Digital Health We dive into: 1. How to control costs in your clinic 2. Why there’s a huge opportunity at the intersection between cash and insurance-based practices 3. How to find and serve your niche 4. And the importance of clarity in marketing Strata Stories are c…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Sturdy McKee, PT and owner of Sturdy Coaching We dive into: 1. The 7 most important metrics all clinics should track 2. How to use metrics as leading indicators and feedback loops 3. How many hours a week you should spend in the captain's seat 4. Why you should look at your business like SOAP note 5. …

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jimmy McKay DPT, and Founder of PT Pintcast. We dive into: 1. How to create short-form content 2. Low-cost options for creating that content 3. Why consistency is the answer to 99% of your marketing problems 4. Understanding attention 5. And lastly, the power of user-generated content Strata Stories a…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. A step-by-step guide on how to pitch physicians 2. How to hire a business development person to build relationships with physicians 3. And how to make sure your clinic is set up to handle lots of referrals Strata Stories are conversati…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. The biggest existential threat to the Physical Therapy industry according to Tony 2. Advice for therapists wanting to make more money and increase their value 3. How to pitch your practice to referring physicians and patients 4.…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jerry Durham, the CEO of the Client Experience Company. We dive into: 1. What the first 45 seconds of a new patient call should sound like at your clinic 2. Understanding who the end user is vs who the decision maker is when selling your PT or OT services 3. Why the insurance company is NOT your custo…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Roger Karsten DPT who is currently the owner of OnePT. We dive into: 1. How to find referral sources outside of doctors 2. Why Physical Therapists must be better at promoting the industry as a whole 3. Making sure you don’t become too reliant on one particular referral source 4. And how to start build…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ben Galin PT and the owner of Evolution Rehab Group. We dive into: 1. Why cash-based practices aren’t the end-all-be-all. 2. The future of PT, Value-Based Care and Hybrid care 3. And why most clinics must better understand cash flow Strata Stories are conversations between Strata's CEO, Paul Singh, an…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jerry Durham, the CEO of the Client Experience Company. We dive into: 1. Why sitting, yes sitting, is the most valuable exercise any clinic owner can do to improve their business 2. The importance of recording EVERY phone call your front desk takes and what tool to use 3. The question EVERY clinic own…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jimmy McKay DPT and Founder of PT Pintcast. We dive into: 1. Why most practice owners skip to HOW instead of asking WHY 2. How to find and communicate with your target audience 3. And why you must understand the game of attention when it comes to marketing your clinic Strata Stories are conversations …

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. The advantages of niching down and how to pick your niche. 2. How to develop the cash-based part of your business. 3. Why Medicare is the best lead generation tool ever. 4. What metrics Tony is always tracking in his clinic. Str…

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jamey Schrier Founder of Practice Freedom U. We dive into: 1. How to know if your clinic's model is fundamentally broken from a financial standpoint 2. The metrics you must know in order to grow your business 3. And why you must spend time outside of patient care in order to grow your business Strata …