Ep848 | Two Cash-Based PT Clinic KPIs That Transform Your Clinic
Release Date: 09/09/2025
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info_outlineđ Two Variables That Separate 7-Figure PT Clinics From the Rest
In this solo episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down data from PT Bizâs industry report across 200+ clients. He reveals the two key factors that distinguish the biggest, most successful clinics from those still struggling to growâand how you can apply them immediately to build a more profitable, scalable practice.
đŻ Episode Summary
- The name tag system: Clinics are grouped by revenue, from white ($<100K) to gold ($1M+).
- Two game-changers: Higher revenue per session and more recurring revenue separate gold clinics from white clinics.
- The 20% difference: Larger clinics average ~$200/session vs. ~$165/session for smaller clinics.
- Mindset matters: Confidence to charge what youâre worth is more limiting than skillset or location.
- Recurring revenue advantage: Top clinics snowball faster because 30â50% of their patients return regularly.
đĄ Key Takeaways
- Charge what youâre worth: Price reflects confidence, not just location or competition.
- Profit fuels growth: Higher rates mean more reinvestment into staff, space, and culture.
- Recurring revenue compounds: Builds stability, decreases reliance on new patient volume, and accelerates clinician schedules.
- Mindset shift is critical: Undercharging is usually a belief issue, not a market one.
đ§ Pro Tips You Can Use Today
- Audit your pricing: Compare your session rates against industry leaders and adjust.
- Engineer recurring offers: Build long-term plans beyond discharge to keep patients engaged.
- Leverage peer influence: Surround yourself with clinics charging higher ratesânormalize it.
- Snowball strategy: Pass new patients to junior clinicians while senior staff carry recurring clients.
đ Notable Quotes
âIf you can have a 20% difference in what youâre generating on an hourly basis, that is huge.â
âItâs more of a mindset issue than a skillset issue. Most clinicians are fantasticâwhat holds them back is what they think theyâre worth.â
âRecurring visits are an unfair advantage of cash practices. Insurance canât match it.â
đ Action Items
- Raise your average session rate closer to $200/hr.
- Design a simple recurring service package to keep patients long-term.
- Track your recurring percentageâtarget 30â50% of total visits.
- Reinvest profits into team, benefits, and culture to attract talent.