How can physical therapy practices effectively attract and engage younger clinicians in today's dynamic job market? What are some successful strategies for connecting with a younger demographic of patients in the physical therapy field? 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. Tun...
Mar 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 305
How can hosting live educational events contribute to business growth in the physical therapy industry? What are the key strategies for leveraging high pricing to improve service quality and business sustainability in healthcare services? 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 th...
Mar 14, 2025•50 min•Ep. 304
How does the diversity of client caseloads influence the appeal of a PT practice to potential high-quality hires? What are the challenges of integrating new technologies into a PT practice, and how can these be effectively managed to benefit both staff and clients? 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 onli...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 303
How does the psychology of a purchase impact consumer decisions in healthcare services? What are the considerations for deciding between a lead generation model and a referral model in marketing? 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...
Mar 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 302
How can businesses prepare clients for price increases? What are some ways to navigate the transition from being employed to running a full-time business? 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 Pin...
Mar 05, 2025•54 min•Ep. 301
How can businesses effectively use paid advertising to expand and grow? What are the tax benefits associated with investing in paid advertising? 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 PTs to the...
Feb 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 300
Is there a way to incorporate a sense of vanity into physical therapy to increase willingness to pay? How can therapists enhance the value they provide to patients, especially in private practice settings? 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 ...
Feb 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 299
How can professionals maintain composure and resilience even when facing severe challenges? What are the benefits of systematizing decision-making in both sports and business environments? In this episode, hosts Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato discuss the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, highlighting the resilience demonstrated by teams like theirs. They pivot to strategies for physical therapy practices, focusing on patient engagement and effective marketing. The hosts draw parallels with Ray Dalio’s ...
Feb 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 298
What factors influence a physician's decision to refer patients to physical therapy? Why do patients with referrals sometimes not attend physical therapy sessions? In this episode, host Dave Kittle and co-host Tony Maritato discuss various challenges and strategies in physical therapy practice, particularly focusing on patient engagement and compliance. They explore common reasons why patients might not follow through with physical therapy referrals.The conversation concludes with actionable tip...
Feb 19, 2025•37 min•Ep. 297
What strategies can small private practice owners use to introduce and successfully monetize product sales in their clinics? How can clinic owners ensure their product sales strategies are effective and meet the financial goals of their practice? In this episode, Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato chat with Joseph Lowe, the founder of Pure PT Supply, about how small private practice owners can boost their clinic's profits by selling products. They dive into strategies for selecting high-margin produc...
Feb 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 296
What are the key components of successful online training for physical therapy? How can physical therapists effectively monetize online content and services? 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 bu...
Feb 12, 2025•56 min•Ep. 295
How can physical therapy practices implement and benefit from appointment setters and salespeople to handle service sales, rather than having therapists themselves manage this aspect of the business? What are the challenges and potential solutions for small physical therapy providers in affording and integrating skilled sales professionals into their practice, especially when competing with other high-paying industries for top sales talent? Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast...
Feb 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 294
How can physical therapy practices adopt concepts like NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) from college sports to enhance mobility and career opportunities for physical therapists? What strategies can smaller physical therapy providers use to compete with larger institutions in attracting and retaining top talent without large budgets? 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,...
Feb 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 293
What are the key metrics necessary for managing a successful physical therapy private practice? How can physical therapy practices implement and utilize systematic policies to address fluctuations in key performance metrics? 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 P...
Jan 31, 2025•56 min•Ep. 292
What are the implications and potential of adopting a hybrid model that combines in-person and virtual physical therapy services? What role does technology play in shaping the future of physical therapy, especially concerning remote therapeutic monitoring and virtual health? 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...
Jan 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 291
How can clinicians make their social media content more effective in engaging their audience? What are the key factors that contribute to the success of certain social media posts in healthcare settings? 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 fo...
Jan 24, 2025•18 min•Ep. 290
How can physical therapy practice owners connect with ideal clients, create meaningful care models, and learn from other industries to grow their 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 entrepreneur. Tune in to PT Pi...
Jan 22, 2025•48 min•Ep. 289
How can physical therapists grow thriving practices across multiple states while combining physical therapy with fitness and innovative revenue streams? What does it take to manage acquisitions, startups, and a diversified care model? Join me on today’s episode of The Dave Kittle Show as I sit down with Mike Giunta, CEO of Evolution Physical Therapy. Mike shares his journey from staff therapist to CEO of a bi-coastal physical therapy company, detailing how Evolution PT has expanded through merge...
Jan 17, 2025•48 min•Ep. 288
How can physical therapy practice owners effectively recruit, onboard, and retain therapists while fostering lasting relationships with patients? 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 PTs to th...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 287
Can digital physical therapy match the outcomes of in-person care? What are the barriers and opportunities for physical therapists to embrace virtual 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 entrepreneur. Tune in to PT Pi...
Jan 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 286
How can physical therapists overcome patient acquisition struggles and leverage modern marketing techniques to grow their businesses? 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 PTs to their professi...
Jan 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 285
Is the $610k physical therapy practice in Queens County, NY, a good investment? What should potential buyers consider before sealing the deal? 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 PTs to their...
Jan 03, 2025•18 min•Ep. 284
Is the FYZICAL Therapy location in Union County, NJ, worth its $500k price tag? What should buyers consider before making an offer? 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 PTs to their profession...
Jan 01, 2025•7 min•Ep. 283
How can buyers assess if a physical therapy business is worth the asking price? What red flags and opportunities should they watch for during due diligence? 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 bus...
Dec 27, 2024•12 min•Ep. 282
How can healthcare business owners, especially physical therapists, prepare their practice for sale and maximize its value? What are the biggest challenges in mergers and acquisitions for small business owners? 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 You...
Dec 25, 2024•27 min•Ep. 281
How will artificial intelligence reshape the healthcare industry by 2025, especially in physical therapy? What are the potential barriers and opportunities for physical therapists? 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 entre...
Dec 20, 2024•52 min•Ep. 280
Why are patients willing to spend thousands on physical products but hesitate to invest in physical therapy services? How can physical therapists meet patients where they are and provide value through innovative care and marketing 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 and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physica...
Dec 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 279
How can physical therapists redefine mobile care to deliver unmatched patient experiences, overcome pricing objections, and create standout practices? 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 Pintcas...
Dec 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 278
How can physical therapists harness content creation to grow their practices, retain patients, and inspire their teams to innovate? Is the key to success found in combining authenticity, digital tools, and 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 physical therapist, private pr...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 277
How can physical therapists balance DIY tasks, outsourcing, and leveraging technology to optimize their personal lives, businesses, and patient outcomes? 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 Pint...
Dec 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 276