Have you ever wondered how to turn your clients into your biggest promoters? Want to grow your practice without spending a dime on ads? Hey hey! It’s David Bayliff here, and welcome to another episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast where we help you break out of the cage of traditional clinical life and build a practice that gives you freedom and purpose. Today’s solo episode is a fun one because I’m diving into a marketing strategy that’s powerful, timeless, and costs you zero dollars: word o...
Jul 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 390
What does it really take to become a mission-driven leader in healthcare today? Are you building a team or just filling roles? Hey Uncaged Clinician family, David Bayliff here with a special crossover episode. I’m joined again by Lesli Jenkins from DFW and excited to welcome Stacye Mayo from Oklahoma City. We talk about real leadership in healthcare and how to stay focused on your purpose while making an impact. Whether you're in OT or any clinical role, this one’s full of practical takeaways. I...
Jul 02, 2025•37 min•Ep. 389
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make travel truly accessible for people with physical or cognitive challenges? What if your clinical skills could help someone fulfill their lifelong dream of seeing the world? Hey, David Bayliff here to welcome you back to Uncaged Clinician. In this episode, I chat with Amberly Wiese, an Occupational Therapist who turned her personal health journey into a mission to make travel more accessible. From launching a mobile clinic to creating Back to Life Trave...
Jun 25, 2025•22 min•Ep. 388
Feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around? What if reclaiming your time started with just one mindset shift? Hey there, and welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I’m your host, David Bayliff, PT, turned business coach, solopreneur whisperer, and advocate for clinicians living a life of purpose. This episode is a candid, real talk about something every healthcare entrepreneur feels but rarely discusses: time loss. More specifically, how to get it back and why that mat...
Jun 18, 2025•25 min•Ep. 387
Ever wonder why it feels so good to hear “thank you” from a client, but oddly unsettling when that praise goes to someone else on your team? Are you staying in patient care for the love of the work… or the love of validation? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I’m your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today we’re diving deep into something that’s not often talked about: the emotional rollercoaster of transitioning from clinician to leader. As a physical therapist who has spent years perfecting my skills...
Jun 11, 2025•16 min•Ep. 386
What if the same leadership strategies that grow your business could transform your family? Are you leading your home with the same intentionality as your team? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and today I sit down with Hannah DeGroot to talk about the kind of leadership that starts at home. From parenting wins to real-life lessons, we will explore how showing up for your family builds stronger leaders in life and business. Here’s what we’re diving into in this ep...
Jun 04, 2025•36 min•Ep. 385
Ever feel like you're just a cog in the healthcare machine, even though you trained to make a real difference? What if occupational therapists could build thriving practices on their terms and love their work again? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff. Today’s guest is Lesli Jenkins, an occupational therapist and owner of Next Step Oncology Lymphedema OT in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. Lesli shares her path from burnout to building a successful mobile practice. She dis...
May 28, 2025•35 min•Ep. 384
Ever wonder how your personality type influences your financial habits? What if your Enneagram type is secretly guiding your money mindset? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS, Kevin and Hannah DeGroot here to dive into how your personality can shape your money habits. If you’ve ever felt stuck with finances or questioned your patterns, this is for you. Hannah is joined by Khara Croswaite Brindle to talk about their book Your Enneagram and Money and what it means for under-earners and service providers. Insi...
May 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 383
Ever feel pulled in too many directions just when things start working out? What if the key to scaling your practice isn’t growth but boredom? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS, Kevin DeGroot here with Uncaged Clinician. If you’re a solopreneur finally seeing wins stack up and thinking, “What’s next?”… listen up. I’m sharing the story of my “spinning plates” the moment when chasing every opportunity nearly wrecked my growth. I’ll tell you what I did wrong and how you can avoid it. Don’t let early momentum ...
May 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 382
Are you holding back on launching your dream because it’s not “perfect” yet? What if the real secret to success is simply taking action even if things look a little messy? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS! Welcome back to the podcast—I’m David Bayliff. If you’re new, we’ve been here since 2018, talking business, life, and how to make an impact as clinicians. Today I’m flying solo (Josh Payne recently stepped into full-time ministry—so proud of him!). I want to talk about something that holds so many back:...
May 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 381
Are you dreaming of starting your own cash-based practice but don’t know where to begin? Wondering how to overcome fear, avoid rookie mistakes, and build a practice with purpose? Hey Uncaged Clinicians David Bayliff here with another solo episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast. If you’re new, welcome! I started my cash-based practice in 2011 with passion and not much direction. Today, I’m sharing what I wish I knew back then. One big takeaway? Don’t try to figure everything out alone. I made t...
Apr 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 380
Have you ever asked yourself why your clinic really exists—beyond just paying the bills? What makes your practice necessary in your community, and not just another option? Hey hey, welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast—David Bayliff here! Glad you're joining me today. We're talking about something a lot of new practice owners miss: your extrinsic why . I’ve got a great guest with me—Sharon Wisnewski, our accountability coach in the Launchpad program and a former physical therapist. Sharo...
Apr 23, 2025•23 min•Ep. 379
Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own business, despite knowing you're capable? What if the only thing standing between you and success is your belief in yourself? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I’m your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today, we’re tackling a common challenge for entrepreneurs—self-doubt. We all hear that nagging voice asking, “What if I fail?” or “Am I good enough?” I've faced these doubts myself, and in this episode, I'll share strategies for overcoming them and ...
Apr 16, 2025•15 min•Ep. 379
Do you ever find yourself second-guessing every decision in your business? What if the key to growth isn’t more strategy, but more self-trust? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and today I'm joined by my fantastic teammate, Hannah DeGroot. We're tackling a topic every entrepreneur grapples with: self-trust. Building a business is tough, especially with the added weight of self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to always make the right decisions. This chat is s...
Apr 09, 2025•27 min•Ep. 378
Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own business, despite knowing you're capable? What if the only thing standing between you and success is your belief in yourself? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I’m your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today, we’re tackling a common challenge for entrepreneurs—self-doubt. We all hear that nagging voice asking, “What if I fail?” or “Am I good enough?” I've faced these doubts myself, and in this episode, I'll share strategies for overcoming them and ...
Apr 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 377
Have you ever felt stuck trying to grow your practice without losing the personal touch? What if scaling your business meant strengthening your key strengths instead of watering them down? Welcome back to another episode of Uncaged Clinician! I'm Kevin DeGroot, and today we’re tackling a big challenge that so many healthcare practitioners face — how to grow your business without losing the quality and personal touch that made it successful in the first place. Scaling isn’t a one-size-fits-all th...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min•Ep. 376
Are you trusting your gut enough in leadership? Are you overthinking decisions and getting stuck in analysis paralysis? Welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast, David Bayliff here! Ever found yourself paralyzed by decision-making? You’re not alone. Today, we wrap up our series on mastering key leadership decision-making skills. We’ll cut through the noise and simplify the process to make quicker, more assured choices. Making decisions is tough, especially when balancing data, emotions, and...
Mar 19, 2025•27 min•Ep. 375
Have you ever felt stuck between two options, unsure which decision is the right one? Do you struggle with delegating decisions because you feel like only you can get them right? Welcome back to another episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I’m your host, David Bayliff, and today, we’re diving into a game-changing topic—decision-making as a leader. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by choices or overwhelmed by being the sole decision-maker in your business, this episode is for you. We’ll explore...
Mar 12, 2025•27 min•Ep. 374
Have you ever dreamed of leaving your stable job but felt paralyzed by fear and uncertainty? How do you balance financial security with the pursuit of your true passion? Welcome back to another episode of Uncaged Clinician! I'm Kevin DeGroot, joined today by my wife, Hannah DeGroot. In this episode, we're tackling a topic many of you struggle with: deciding to leave a steady job to fully commit to your own business. We understand it's a major step filled with fear and uncertainty. This journey i...
Mar 05, 2025•43 min•Ep. 373
Have you ever struggled with charging cash for your services because you assume clients can’t afford it? Do you feel unworthy of serving clients who seem to be from a higher socioeconomic class? Hey, what’s up, everyone? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I’m your host, David Bayliff, and as always, it’s a blast to have you here. Thanks for tuning in each week and for sharing the podcast with your friends—you guys are awesome! Today, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for many clinicians: ...
Feb 26, 2025•19 min•Ep. 372
Many of us have tried traditional mindset strategies, but do you feel they truly help you break free from anxiety? Why or why not? Could embracing vulnerability, in addition to setting boundaries, be the real key to building emotional resilience? What are your thoughts on this approach? Welcome to another fantastic episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today I'm joined by Hannah DeGroot. We're questioning the usual 'just think positive' advice for mental hea...
Feb 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 371
Have you ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels trying to grow your business, but nothing seems to stick? What if the key to long-term success isn’t just marketing and sales but something even more fundamental? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I’m your host, David Bayliff, and as always, I’m thrilled to share with you that today’s episode is inspired by a question from one of our loyal listeners, Kaitlin, who asked: “What are the crucial foundations for a successful business?” Great...
Feb 12, 2025•20 min•Ep. 370
How can clinicians break free from the cycle of heavy marketing and temporary client surges to achieve a more sustainable flow of business? What are the four key pillars of business success, and how do they contribute to long-term stability and growth for clinicians? Welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician podcast with your host, Kevin DeGroot. Today, we’re focusing on how to secure long-term success for your business. Many clinicians experience a cycle of heavy marketing, getting fully booked, an...
Feb 05, 2025•16 min•Ep. 369
Are you skipping crucial steps in your business journey without realizing the costly consequences? What would happen if you laid a stronger foundation to build a practice that thrives for years to come? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm David Bayliff, your host. Today, we're discussing transformative business approaches with guest Sharon Wisnewski, a former Physical Therapist who now thrives as an accountability coach. After two decades in conventional PT, Sharon launched her practice in a ...
Jan 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 368
Have you ever felt like your business growth is stuck because of personal challenges? What if addressing your mindset could be the key to unlocking your entrepreneurial success? Hey there, everyone! Welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast. I’m your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today we’re diving into a game-changing topic for every entrepreneur out there. Joining me is someone truly special—Hannah DeGroot, a licensed mental health counselor and personal development coach. Together, we’re break...
Jan 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 367
Are you starting a business for the right reasons? What’s truly driving your entrepreneurial journey? Have you ever felt like stress is dictating your business decisions instead of abundance? Hey there, everyone! Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast. I’m your host, Kevin DeGroot — coach, business strategist, and physical therapist. If you’re here, chances are you’re at the exciting (and maybe slightly nerve-wracking) beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. Or maybe you’re a seasoned pro l...
Jan 15, 2025•16 min•Ep. 366
Are you struggling to connect with potential clients? Do you feel frustrated when conversations don’t lead to action? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm David Bayliff, here today to discuss a major challenge clinicians often face: convincing potential clients to engage with your services. If you've struggled to convert workshop attendees into clients, this episode is tailored for you. I'll share practical advice to help you overcome self-doubt, enhance your connection with audiences, ...
Jan 08, 2025•17 min•Ep. 365
Are you ready to blaze a new path in 2025 and take control of your career? What’s your “why” for building the life and practice you’ve always envisioned? Welcome back to The Uncaged Clinician! I'm David Bayliff, excited to launch another season of our podcast. As we kick off 2025, we're here with fresh content and a renewed mission to help clinicians break free and align their practices with their passions and values. If you've ever felt constrained by the system or dreamed of creating a practic...
Jan 01, 2025•16 min•Ep. 364
How does fluency differ from mere proficiency in a business setting? What strategies can business owners use to help employees become fluent in the company’s language and systems? In this episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast, host Kevin DeGroot delves into the importance of fluency in business communications and effective employee training. Drawing from his experience with his au pair, Kevin discusses the necessity of employees being fluent in the business's 'language' rather than adhering s...
Dec 25, 2024•15 min•Ep. 363
Think of your business as a big mass in motion. Is it keeping the momentum? Or, is it slowly losing its steam? In this episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast, host Kevin DeGroot. Kevin shares his personal journey and frustrations with existing business and personal development models, leading to the creation of the Uncaged Momentum Model. This model focuses on seven foundational pillars: mission, vehicle, organizational health, delivery quality, internal communication, external communication, ...
Dec 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 362
