The Therapy Business Podcast

Hosted by Craig Dacy

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Aug 2026

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We know how challenging growing a practice can be, and don’t think it should require an accounting degree just to run your business. If you're a physical therapist or mental health therapist, we’re here to help you build a practice that creates more time, makes more money and serves more people.

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August 19, 2026Episode 9317 min

Stop Being The Bottleneck

We break down why a therapy practice can feel stuck even when leads and demand are strong, and how the real bottleneck often traces back to the owner. We walk through three common constraints and the practical moves that free up time, improve profitability, and make growth sustainable. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

August 12, 2026Episode 9219 min

Keep Your Best Clinicians From Leaving

We unpack why it’s normal to worry that your best therapists or PTs might leave to start their own practice, and why that fear can push owners into expensive, reactive decisions. We share practical ways to retain great team members by hiring smarter, talking openly about real business costs, and building incentives that create long-term buy-in. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

July 29, 2026Episode 9129 min

What I Learned About Writing a Book

I’m writing my first book, and the process has been way more humbling and structured than I expected. I walk through the real timeline, the stages I didn’t know existed, and how I’m building “Profit First for Physical Therapists” so practice owners can finally feel in control of their money. Our Profit Coaching program is enrolling new practices now. We specialize in helping therapy practices like yours achieve financial clarity, so you can focus on what you do best—helping your clients and managing your team- while we help handle all the businessy stuff they didn’t teach you in grad school. To see if your practice might be a good fit, schedule a free consultation at therapybusinesspod.com. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

July 15, 2026Episode 9029 min

Website Fixes That Win More Clients

We walk through a practical checklist to find the hidden reasons a therapy practice website fails to convert visitors into booked consults. We focus on speed, clarity, and simple language so patients can instantly understand what we do and take the next step without friction. Our Profit Coaching program is enrolling new practices now. We specialize in helping therapy practices like yours achieve financial clarity, so you can focus on what you do best—helping your clients and managing your team- while we help handle all the businessy stuff they didn’t teach you in grad school. To see if your practice might be a good fit, schedule a free consultation at therapybusinesspod.com. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

July 1, 2026Episode 8919 min

Bank Accounts Your Practice Needs

We break down a simple bank account system that keeps therapy practice cash flow clear and helps us stop overspending when everything sits in one checking account. We walk through the core accounts every practice needs, then share optional accounts that solve real problems like prepaid packages, debt, and hiring risk. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

June 24, 2026Episode 8816 min

Why Making More Money Still Feels Tight

Making more money doesn’t solve cash flow stress when our spending expands to match every new dollar. We explain Parkinson’s Law, the feast-or-famine cycle, and how Profit First “small plates” can help therapy practice owners pay themselves consistently and scale with clarity. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

June 17, 2026Episode 8737 min

How Jody Grew Her Clinic to Over $4 Million in Revenue

We sit down with Jodie Layne to unpack how she builds clinic growth with clear positioning, simple messaging, and consistent follow-up that stays human. We also dig into the POWER framework she used to help scale a hormone clinic to $4.2M and how clinic owners can use automation and AI without losing trust or personality. Email Jody: Jody@acceleratedmedicalpractices.com Join her workshop Subscribe to her Podcast: Beyond Hormones, the Business of Wellness Our Profit Coaching program is enrolling new practices now. We specialize in helping therapy practices like yours achieve financial clarity, so you can focus on what you do best—helping your clients and managing your team- while we help handle all the businessy stuff they didn’t teach you in grad school. To see if your practice might be a good fit, schedule a free consultation at therapybusinesspod.com. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

June 10, 2026Episode 8620 min

Psychology Today Profile Fixes That Get Clicks

We break down what makes a Psychology Today profile get clicked and why the first two sentences of your bio matter more than most therapists realize. We also share practical fixes for jargon, AI-written copy, and photos so your profile feels human and draws the right clients. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

June 3, 2026Episode 8519 min

Mailbag: Referral Networks, Cancellations and Waitlists

We answer three tough practice questions that hit both the heart and the bottom line: how to build referral partners as an introvert, how to handle cancellation fees without guilt, and how to think clearly about wait lists and ethics. We share simple language and practical rules that protect cash flow, strengthen your reputation, and help more clients get the right care faster. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl

May 27, 2026Episode 8443 min

Building A Practice That Survives Medical Leave with Laurel van der Toorn

We talk with Laurel, an EMDR group practice owner, about the moment a sudden medical crisis forced her away from her practice for five months. We break down the real systems that kept her team supported, her clients cared for, and her finances stable so she could focus on healing. Connect with Laurel: https://www.laureltherapy.net/ Our Profit Coaching program is enrolling new practices now. We specialize in helping therapy practices like yours achieve financial clarity, so you can focus on what you do best—helping your clients and managing your team- while we help handle all the businessy stuff they didn’t teach you in grad school. To see if your practice might be a good fit, schedule a free consultation at therapybusinesspod.com. Meet with one of our coaches Hey Physical Therapists! I'm currently writing the book Profit First for Physical Therapists and I'm looking for advanced readers. Go to www.pf4pt.com to join the waitlist and get early access. *Intro/outro song credit: King Around Here by Alex Grohl