Episode 264 | Stop Doing It All! How to Grow a Therapy Practice by Building a Leadership Team
Release Date: 03/12/2025
Episode 264 | Stop Doing It All! How to Grow a Therapy Practice by Building a Leadership Team
The Group Practice Exchange
Feeling overwhelmed trying to run your therapy business all on your own? You’re not alone! Many group practice owners hit a point where managing everything—from clinical work to admin tasks—becomes unsustainable. That’s where building a leadership team comes in. If you want to know how to grow a therapy practice without burning out, this episode is for you! I’m diving into why building a leadership team is a game-changer for group practice owners. I’ll walk you through the practical steps to create an effective leadership structure, common challenges you might face (like...
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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The Group Practice Exchange
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info_outlineFeeling overwhelmed trying to run your therapy business all on your own?
You’re not alone! Many group practice owners hit a point where managing everything—from clinical work to admin tasks—becomes unsustainable. That’s where building a leadership team comes in. If you want to know how to grow a therapy practice without burning out, this episode is for you!
I’m diving into why building a leadership team is a game-changer for group practice owners. I’ll walk you through the practical steps to create an effective leadership structure, common challenges you might face (like letting go of control!), and how to empower your team to take ownership—so you can focus on growing a sustainable therapy business instead of being stuck in the day-to-day grind.
Here’s what I cover:
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Why building a leadership team is essential if you want to scale your therapy business without working 24/7.
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How to delegate effectively without micromanaging—and what mistakes to avoid when learning how to grow a therapy practice.
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The biggest mindset shifts you need to make to step into a true leadership role in your therapy business.
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Practical strategies for turning clinicians into leaders (without overwhelming them) and successfully building a leadership team.
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How successful group practice owners use leadership structures to grow their therapy businesses sustainably.
If you’ve been struggling to step back and let your team step up, this episode will give you the strategies and confidence to finally make it happen!
Tune in now and learn how to grow a therapy practice by building a leadership team!
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