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The Dave Kittle Show

Have you considered selling some or all of your healthcare business? Do you have an exit strategy or succession plan? Do you need a broker? Do you want to know how you can sell your business for top dollar? This show will give you the answers.Hi I’m Dave Kittle, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Owner of Concierge Pain Relief - Home Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, NY. Welcome to The Dave Kittle Show. Each week we talk to leading experts in healthcare mergers and acquisitions, and physical therapy private practice owners. This show will also give you proven strategies, actionable insights, and essential skills to buy or sell your physical therapy practice. And, if you like what you hear from the host, Dave Kittle, then it's possible that he and his team, The Fieldmaker Group, may be interested in acquiring some or all of your physical therapy practice. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle

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Episodes

How Different Age Groups Engage with Content and Marketing

How can physical therapists break through content creation barriers, attract the right team members, and inspire patients with creativity and authenticity? Is the solution as simple as shifting habits, leveraging tools, and focusing on storytelling? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned ...

Dec 04, 202425 minEp. 275

National PT Growth, Without Billing Insurance with Dr. Jeff Moore

How can physical therapists grow thriving practices nationwide without relying on insurance? What are the keys to creating a premium experience that patients are willing to pay for out-of-pocket? Join me on today’s podcast episode of The Dave Kittle Show with Dr. Jeff Moore, CEO of the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) and Managing Partner at Onward Physical Therapy. If you're looking to expand and improve your clinical practice to better serve patients, click here to know more. In this epi...

Nov 29, 202456 minEp. 274

Lazy Physical Therapists vs Motivated Professionals

What can physical therapists learn from survival content creators about avoiding complacency, staying authentic, and keeping patients engaged while building a successful practice? Can "lazy PT" habits be replaced with creativity, patient-centered care, and actionable inspiration? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony ...

Nov 27, 202426 minEp. 273

Seth Godin, David Chang, & Your Ideal Patient

How can physical therapists balance patient motivation, ethical care, and business goals while staying true to their clinical philosophy? Can offering patient-centered care also align with building a scalable, profitable practice? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist,...

Nov 22, 202459 minEp. 272

How To Know When To Fire Someone in Physical Therapy

How can healthcare practice owners identify and support top-performing employees, navigate challenging team dynamics, and ensure long-term success through better communication and leadership strategies? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital. Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to the...

Nov 20, 20241 hrEp. 271

Boost Your PT Practice with Shockwave Therapy & Niche Services

How can physical therapists leverage innovative technology like shockwave therapy to build a successful, differentiated practice? What are the secrets to creating patient loyalty, driving referrals, and boosting long-term value? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, p...

Nov 15, 20241 hrEp. 270

Therapist Makes $120K, Treats Only 4 Patients Per Day?

How is it possible for physical therapists to achieve a six-figure salary while treating just a handful of patients daily? What strategies can practice owners use to create job roles that attract top-tier talent? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice ...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 269

Telehealth Physical Therapy Is Dead

How is the rise of Hinge Health influencing the physical therapy profession? Can virtual and AI-driven physical therapy platforms complement or challenge traditional PT practices to improve patient outcomes and expand service accessibility? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical ...

Nov 08, 202434 minEp. 268

Boosting Practice Profits Amidst Medicare Cuts: Strategies for PT Clinics

How can physical therapy clinics adapt to the proposed Medicare cuts for 2025, enhance their service offerings, and optimize their practice to remain profitable? How can physical therapy clinic managers innovate their services and adapt to potential Medicare cuts to stay profitable in the coming years? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hosp...

Nov 06, 202415 minEp. 267

Effective Strategies for Managing Clinic Turnover Chaos

How should physical therapy clinic managers address staff turnover, communicate effectively with their team, and maintain clinic morale during periods of change? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur. Tune in to...

Nov 01, 202414 minEp. 266

Physical Therapy Marketing: From LinkedIn to Pinterest

How can physical therapy and healthcare practice owners leverage SEO, social media strategies, and evolving AI technologies to stand out, improve patient acquisition, and boost profitability? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online bu...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 265

Optimizing Practice Operations: Front Desks, Bridge Visits & Pricing Tactics

How can practice owners effectively leverage front desk roles, dynamic pricing strategies, and bridge visits to improve patient experiences, reduce cancellations, and boost profitability? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Jerry Durham, an expert on transforming front desk roles to create $100K team members. Tune in to PT Pintca...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 264

Tension, Conflict, or Collaboration between Therapists & Practice Owners

How can business owners, especially in healthcare and service-based industries, effectively lead their teams, motivate employees, and foster a positive and productive workplace environment? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online busin...

Oct 23, 202414 minEp. 263

Are Waitlists Hurting Your Therapy Practice? Do This Instead...

How can physical therapists effectively manage patient waitlists, improve practice efficiency, and implement creative business strategies to maximize growth and patient care? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneu...

Oct 18, 202438 minEp. 262

The State of Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions with David Sans

What do healthcare leaders, including physical therapists, need to know about mergers, acquisitions, and home health innovations to navigate a rapidly changing industry? Join me on today’s podcast episode of the Dave Kittle Show with David Sans. David Sans, FAARM, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished healthcare and finance leader with strategic experience in healthcare and life sciences. In this episode, we cover: Why M&A activity surged in 2024 and why it’s expected to continue into 2025. Why small...

Oct 16, 202440 minEp. 261

Simple Formula: Social Media Posts that get the Most Engagement

What innovative marketing techniques can physical therapists use to engage patients, grow their practices, and stand out in a competitive healthcare market? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur. Tune in to PT P...

Oct 11, 202456 minEp. 260

The Most Profitable Therapy Marketing Campaign Ever

How can physical therapists use innovative marketing techniques to engage patients, grow their practice, and stand out in a competitive healthcare landscape? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur. Tune in to PT ...

Oct 09, 202424 minEp. 259

How To Get Your Next 10 Patients (Mobile Concierge)

How can healthcare providers, particularly physical therapists and occupational therapists, tap into online platforms to attract new patients and build a successful concierge practice? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business e...

Oct 04, 202426 minEp. 258

Pricing: How To Set Your Self Pay Rates

How can healthcare business owners, especially in physical therapy, optimize pricing to boost profitability while ensuring that patients perceive the highest value from their services? What proven models and strategies can be used to align price with quality? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a...

Oct 02, 202429 minEp. 257

Debate: Pros & Cons of Cash Packages with Jordan Mather, Ben Bagge

How can physical therapy practice owners choose between offering packages or a per visit billing model to maximize patient outcomes, cash flow, and long-term sustainability? What are the key factors to consider, and how do these models impact different patient populations? Join me on today’s podcast episode of the Dave Kittle Show with Jordan Mather, the CEO of Clinical Marketer, along with Ben Bagge, the Practicing Partner and Coach of Clinical Marketer. If you are a practice owner who wants to...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 256

Facebook Ads vs. Google Ads for Physical Therapy Marketing

How can healthcare practices best utilize Facebook Ads vs. Google Ads to drive patient growth and conversions? Which platform performs better for cash-based practices, and what strategies can owners implement to ensure success with either? Join me on today’s podcast episode of the Dave Kittle Show with Jordan Mather, the CEO of Clinical Marketer, a company that educates physical therapy practices on building better marketing strategies and creating a world-class patient experience. His mission i...

Sep 25, 202420 minEp. 255

The 5 Essential Questions for Your First Call with a Patient

How can physical therapy practices effectively handle initial calls to ensure they build strong relationships from the first contact? What are the best practices for engaging potential patients to secure appointments and foster trust? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical thera...

Sep 20, 202453 minEp. 254

How New Grad Cash PTs Are Selling 3-5 Packages Per Week With Ease

How can cash-based physical therapy practices overcome patient objections and build trust that leads to long-term relationships and conversions? What strategies can practice owners implement to pre-qualify patients and increase sales without the pressure of traditional evaluation models? Join me on today’s podcast episode of the Dave Kittle Show with Jordan Mather, the CEO of Clinical Marketer, a company that educates physical therapy practices on building better marketing strategies and creatin...

Sep 18, 202438 minEp. 253

Building Loyalty, Trust, & Raving Fans in Your Therapy Business

How can physical therapy practices build loyalty and trust with their patients and staff, ensuring long-term relationships and business success? What strategies can owners implement to retain both patients and employees while adapting to the challenges of the industry? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) M...

Sep 13, 202439 minEp. 252

How Physical Therapy Practices Can Beat All of the “Stretch Places” Near You

How can physical therapists adapt to market trends like those seen with Stretch Lab and other boutique fitness services? What are the implications for traditional physical therapy practices, and how can they innovate to stay competitive? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical the...

Sep 11, 202419 minEp. 251

Billing Medicare 1 unit & Patient Pays Cash for the rest

What are the implications of a controversial chiropractor model that rapidly cycles patients and blends Medicare with cash payments? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur. Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for P...

Sep 06, 202422 minEp. 250

How to Make Your Healthcare Practice Stand Out in a Crowded Market!

How can occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) expand their practices beyond traditional boundaries while maintaining high-quality care and business profitability? What innovative strategies can practitioners employ to differentiate themselves in an evolving healthcare landscape? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospit...

Sep 04, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 249

Endless Shame: Condescending “Cash PTs” vs Insurance Practices

How can physical therapists balance patient care, business profitability, and evolving industry standards? What strategies can help practitioners adapt to changing payment models while maintaining high-quality care? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private pract...

Aug 30, 202451 minEp. 248

CrossFit Controversies & Business Lessons for PT Owners

How can healthcare business owners adapt to unexpected challenges and still come out on top? What lessons can be learned from the rise and controversies of CrossFit? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur. Tune ...

Aug 28, 202458 minEp. 247

Physical Therapy Business Tips: Free Visits, Discovery Calls, & Offers

How can a strong first impression impact the long-term success of your healthcare practice? Is offering free trials worth it for your healthcare business? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur. Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy ...

Aug 23, 202459 minEp. 246
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