Practiceology "7 Questions in 7 Minutes" Podcast

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Oct 2026

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The Practiceology™Podcast brings proven tools, strategies and programs to allied health business owners across the world who want to earn more, work less and enjoy their lives. We deliver as many key business boosting ideas and concepts as we can in each “7 Questions in 7 Minutes” episode.

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November 4, 202611 min

"How to Go From Mess to Success" with Nathan Bailey

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Nathan Bailey from Simplify Business Coaching. In it, we unpack what it really takes for practice owners to move from "mess to success"—and why adding more staff isn’t always the answer. Here are 3 key takeaways for anyone running a health practice: 🔑 You Are Not Your Business: If you’re the bottleneck for every clinical and admin decision, it’s time to rethink your role. Systems, not just staff, are the key to stepping back without losing control. 🔑 Delegate with Intention: List out everything only you can do. Start delegating small, well-defined tasks to your team—even if it’s just a slice of a process—to free up your energy for growth and leadership. 🔑 Process Over People: Hiring more team members doesn’t solve process failures; it often makes them worse. Define clear outcomes and who owns each part of your client journey, with accountability and metrics. Ready to simplify and scale your health practice? Check out Nathan’s free Practice Health Check at simplifybusinesscoaching.com.au and see where you can move from being the operator to the owner. Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

October 22, 202611 min

5 Systems Every Successful Practice Needs – The Remarkable Practice Immersion with Dr Stephen Franson

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast featuring Stephen Franson, founder of The Remarkable Practice, to share strategies for building a scalable, profitableand remarkable allied health business. Whether you're launching, building, scaling, or planning your exit, this conversation is packed with practical insights for health professionals aiming to stop working “in” their business and start working “on” it. Including details of Stephen's upcoming "Remarkable Practice Immersions". Top 3 Takeaways: 🔑 Systems Are Everything: As Stephen explains, a business is only scalable, durable, and transferable if you have robust systems in place—for attraction (marketing), conversion, retention, team building, and collections. Without these, you’re just building yourself a bigger job, not a business. 🔑 Diagnose Your Constraints: Many owners try to out-hustle their way past bottlenecks, but according to Stephen , the only way to achieve growth is to identify and directly address your biggest operational constraints, not just work around them. 🔑 Wear the Right Hat: Being a health business owner means mastering three identities: the doctor, the operator, and the business owner. Each requires different skills and focus—knowing which “hat” to wear and when is critical for success. If you’re looking for actionable ways to transform your practice, check out the upcoming Remarkable Practice Immersions mentioned by clicking HERE or the link below: https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/ Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

October 7, 202610 min

Why Your Practice Can Be Profitable — But You Still Feel Broke with Craig Minter

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with finance guru Craig Minter, where we explored the real challenges allied health business owners face when it comes to financial overwhelm. Top 3 Key Takeaways: 🔑 Financial Overwhelm is Real : Feeling stressed or anxious about money is common, especially for allied health business owners. Avoidance or abdicating responsibility only makes things worse. 🔑 Start Small for Big Impact : Spend just 7 minutes opening a new bank account for your biggest financial stress point—be it tax, payroll, or rent—and give that money a clear purpose. Simple steps like this can radically improve your financial clarity. 🔑 Money Is More Than Just Numbers : Understanding your emotional triggers and behaviors around money is as crucial as knowing your P&L. Financial decisions are deeply personal and behavioral. Want to go deeper? Craig is offering a complimentary 45-minute financial therapy session for podcast listeners. Details and booking at: https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/financial-therapy-session/ - Use code: 7IN7 Or you can find Craig on LinkedIn & other Socials or email craigm@thehealthybusinesslab.com Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

September 24, 20268 min

"How to Be PainLESS for Life" with Jen Uschold

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with renowned physical therapist and pain expert Jen Uschold. If you’re a health business owner or anyone struggling with persistent pain, you’ll find immense value from these insights! Here are my top 3 takeaways: 🔑 Pain is Protection, Not Punishment: Jen explains how pain is your body’s alarm system—sometimes overly sensitive, but not always a sign of damage. Rethinking this can change how you and your clients approach chronic pain management. 🔑 Address the Complexity of Pain: There’s no “one cause, one cure” for pain. Jen shares over two dozen strategies practice owners can use to support clients, debunking the myth that pain and tissue damage are always linked. 🔑 Simple Actions Matter: Whether you’re a clinic owner or a patient, check in with yourself: “Am I safe?” Sometimes, a quick walk, movement, or deep breathing is the best reset for your nervous system. Want more? Get practical tools and resources for your clinic or personal health at https://www.jenuschold.com/ Let’s help more people discover that pain is not a life sentence! Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

September 17, 20268 min

"How to Stay Out of the Health Business Twilight Zone" with Dr Brandy LeBlanc

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Dr. Brandy LeBlanc from Oklahoma! We dove deep into the common pitfalls that keep health business owners stuck in what Brandy calls the "Twilight Zone" of inefficiency and burnout. Here are 3 key takeaways for every allied health business owner: 🔑 Build Solid Foundations First: Before scaling, get crystal clear on where you're headed and ensure your practice's foundation is rock solid—don't skip this step! 🔑 Don’t Confuse Busyness for Productivity: Doing more doesn’t always mean doing better. Identify activities only YOU should do, and start delegating everything else, especially tasks dragging you into the “Twilight Zone." 🔑 Audit Your Time Regularly: Write down everything you do in a week, highlight what only you can do, and start eliminating or delegating the rest today. This clarity is key to scaling without burning out. Want to find your practice’s “leaks”? Check out Brandy’s free Leak Assessment at https://practiceprofitblueprint.org/ Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

September 10, 202611 min

"How to Ride the Fasttrack to a Full Schedule Using AI" with Nicola McLennan

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Nicola McLennan where we dug into how Allied Health clinic owners can leverage AI to fast-track their way to a consistently full schedule. Here are my top 3 takeaways for health business owners: 🔑 Don’t Just Save Time—Drive Revenue: Most clinics only use AI for admin or social posts, but the real opportunity is using it as a growth engine that actually fills your diary with ideal patients. Audit your use—are your AI tools generating new appointments, or just shaving off a few admin minutes? 🔑 Avoid the Subscription Trap: It’s easy to pile up AI tool subscriptions without a real plan. Focus first on the specific problem you want to solve, then choose tools that directly produce revenue (not noise). 🔑 Start Where Your Patients Are: For rapid new patient growth—if you have 30 days left—focus on Meta ads powered by the Andromeda AI model (think Facebook/Instagram). That’s where almost all your potential patients are, from young mums to older clients. Ready to turn your practice into a revenue machine? Connect with Nicola at boostyourpractice.co.uk/fasttrack for a personal AI strategy session. Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

September 3, 202610 min

"How to Improve Patient Retention and Drive Three New Streams of Revenue" with Dr Jay Greenstein

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Dr. Jay Greenstein, where we dived deep into how remote therapeutic monitoring can revolutionize patient retention and unlock new revenue streams for health practices. Here are 3 key takeaways you don’t want to miss: 🔑 Retention Before Acquisition: Many practices pour money into marketing for new patients without addressing the underlying “leaky bucket” problem—patients dropping off early in care. Focus on understanding and solving retention issues first to maximize revenue and patient outcomes. 🔑 Know Your Numbers: Most providers don’t run or understand the vital patient retention reports available from their EHR. Learning to track where and why patients drop out of care is essential—just a few quick reports can highlight huge revenue opportunities. 🔑 AED for Growth: Reviewing your processes regularly and asking what to Automate, Eliminate, or Delegate (AED) can streamline operations, leverage AI effectively, and lighten your workload—leading to happier staff and improved care. Want to see how much revenue you’re missing out on? Check out the free revenue audit tool at business.embodihealth.com/audit Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

August 20, 20268 min

"How to Grow Your Practice Without Becoming the Bottleneck" with Greg Goh

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Greg Goh who shared powerful insights for Allied Health practice owners looking to scale without becoming the bottleneck in their own business. Here are 3 key takeaways for clinic owners: 🔑 Without the right structure, growth can trap you: As practices grow, owners often find themselves with too many direct reports and every decision landing back on their desk, making the business harder—not easier—to run. 🔑 Delegate outcomes, not just tasks: Hiring a practice manager is not enough if you don't clearly define their decision rights and transfer true ownership of outcomes—not just tasks—to your leaders. 🔑 Audit your direct reports: A simple first step for owners is to review how many people are bringing decisions to them each week. More than five direct reports? It's a design problem that needs fixing if you want to free up your time and grow sustainably. Check out Greg’s free practice structural diagnostic at https://thrivefoundation.com.au/ to see how your organization stacks up. Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

August 13, 202611 min

"How to Solve the Black Hole in Health Care" with Brian Spencer

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Brian Spencer to discuss how he's helping tackle one of healthcare’s toughest challenges: what really happens once a patient leaves the clinic? Here are 3 key takeaways for clinic owners, therapists, and healthcare innovators: 🔑 95% of therapy happens at home — yet most clinicians are blind to what takes place outside the clinic, leading to non-compliance, patient drop-offs, and inconsistent outcomes. 🔑 Clicks don't improve outcomes. Data does. Relying on reminders, apps, or self-reports isn’t enough. Clinicians need actionable insight into whether patients are doing their exercises and doing them correctly to deliver truly personalized and effective care. 🔑 Revenue leakage hurts your business. Losing just 15 patients a quarter, each leaving 4 visits early, can cost a clinic over $22K per provider annually. Knowing your numbers is the first step to plugging this leak and boosting margins. Want to learn how you can shed light on your own clinic’s black holes? Brian is offering a free revenue leakage audit tailored for your practice. Connect with Brian via LinkedIn or email via BrianSpencer@myoinsight.com to find out more! Let’s move from guesswork to data-driven rehab—benefiting both clinics and patients. Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/

August 6, 202611 min

"How to Go from Aspiring Therapist to Thriving Practice Owner" with Sean Lordan

Just released the latest Practiceology 7 Questions in 7 Minutes Podcast with Sean Lordan where we discussed Sean’s mission to elevate the physical therapy profession and help therapists transition from clinician to thriving practice owner. Here are my three key takeaways: 🔹 Fear vs. Faith: The toughest hurdle isn’t the paperwork—it’s overcoming fear and developing faith in yourself. Self-belief is the foundation for stepping into ownership and leadership. 🔹 Learn on Someone Else’s Dime: Before launching your own clinic, work for someone who’s already where you want to be. Absorb their model, add your twist, and avoid costly mistakes. 🔹 Build Your Network: Find a peer group or mentor who knows the next 3-4 steps. A supportive network can guide you through everything from credentialing to your first real estate deal. If you’re looking to take the leap or want to learn more, check out Sean’s book " 11 Lessons for Growth and Success in Physical Therapy New Graduate Guide to the Real World" on Amazon, or connect with him on LinkedIn Also check out Sean's practice website for more about him and his program. Is Your Health Business Leaking Money? Find Out by Completing the FREE 2 Minute Practice Efficiency Survey – PLUS Get a FREE pdf Copy of Paul Wright’s Amazon Best Seller -“How to Run a One Minute Practice” at: https://www.mypracticeology.com/ FREE “Earn More – Work Less- Kickstart” Session To find out if you are suitable for the Practiceology™ program – click on the link below and book a FREE “Earn More Work Less – Kickstart Session" with program creator - Paul Wright: https://www.mypracticeology.com/kickstart/