Ep861 | The $30,000 Mistake: Why 60% Of Your PT Clinic Leads Never Book
Release Date: 10/23/2025
Ep881 | I Was Right... 14 Years Later
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
Big Ship or Small Boat: Are You in the Right Organization? In this episode of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, Doc Danny tells a story from his time as an Army PT in Hawaii and how a denied human performance proposal, that finally got implemented 13 years later, forced him to ask a hard question. Am I on the right ship or do I need to build my own boat? If you feel boxed in by red tape, slow decisions, and limited influence, this one will hit home. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The human performance proposal Danny and a strength coach pitched to their division in 2011–2012 Why a project that...
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Ep880 | 4 Hard Lessons From 2025 (That Will Make You a Better Clinic Owner in 2026)
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
Four Big Lessons from 2025 for Cash-Based PT Owners In this year-end episode of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Danny Matta shares the four biggest lessons he learned in 2025. From a small revenue dip at PT Biz to the rise of corporate cash clinics, the longevity wave, and why happiness cannot be tied to “winning,” Danny breaks down what actually matters for clinic owners who want a sustainable, meaningful business and life. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why PT Biz saw its first year-over-year revenue decline and what actually caused it The danger of chasing brand polish while...
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Ep879 | Two Must Read Books For Clinical Entrepreneurs
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
Visionary vs. Integrator: The Two Types of Cash-Practice Entrepreneurs Clique away long enough and you lose your patient’s attention. That’s why Claire, our AI scribe built specifically for physical therapists, handles the documentation so you can focus on the person in front of you. Try it free at . In this episode of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Danny breaks down two personality types that show up again and again inside cash-based practices: the Visionary and the Integrator. He explains why knowing your type gives you an immediate advantage, how it shapes your strengths, and which...
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Ep878 | From Start Up To Scaling Up A Cash-Based PT Clinic With Kim Manlangit
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
Rainmaker to Mastermind: Kim’s Cash Practice Journey Guest Coach: Michael (PT Biz Rainmaker Coach) Guest: Kim (Rainmaker Alum, PT Biz Mastermind Member) Episode Overview In this episode, Danny introduces a live conversation from inside the PT Biz Rainmaker program between coach Michael and Rainmaker alum Kim. Kim started in Rainmaker while she was just getting her practice off the ground. Now she is in the PT Biz Mastermind, actively scaling her clinic. This episode walks through her journey, early fears, mindset hurdles, and what it looks like to go from “Can I really do this?” to...
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Ep877 | The Best Book I've Read This Year
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
Money, Happiness, and the Race You’re Actually Running as a Clinic Owner Episode Overview In this episode, Danny shares his favorite book of the year — The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel — and why it hit so hard as a cash-based business owner. He breaks down how money, attention, and expectations shape your happiness, why comparison quietly wrecks clinic owners, and how to use your business as a vehicle for the life you actually want instead of letting it become your whole identity. Key Topics Covered Why money mindset is such a big problem in the PT profession Why Danny...
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Ep876 | How To Use Gratitude As Fuel
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
How to Use Gratitude as Fuel in Your Cash-Based PT Journey Episode Overview In this episode, Danny breaks down how gratitude isn’t just a feel-good idea – it’s a practical performance tool for stressed-out cash-based practice owners, especially those in the early “nights-and-weekends” grind. He explains why the early stage of business is mentally brutal, how gratitude helps you zoom out, and how to use it as fuel instead of living in frustration over goals you haven’t hit yet. Key Topics Covered The hardest stage of business: early Rainmaker-phase grind Why your confidence wobbles...
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Ep875 | Why Your Cash-Based PT Clinic Isn't Growing
The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
The Momentum Equation: Why Effort Alone Won’t Grow Your Cash PT Clinic In this episode, Doc Danny Matta uses a simple physics concept—momentum—to explain why some cash practices take off and others stall out. He breaks down his “business momentum equation” (effort × accuracy), shows why hard work on the wrong things keeps you stuck, and explains how to aim your effort at the right tasks so your clinic actually moves forward. Quick Ask If this episode helps you see your business more clearly, share it with another clinician who’s grinding but not gaining traction—and tag...
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Ep874 | The 3 Paths You Can Take When Starting Your Cash-Based PT Clinic
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3 Choices When You’re Thinking About Starting a Cash PT Clinic In this episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down the real decision points for clinicians who are thinking about starting their own cash-based practice. He explains why staying stuck in “research mode” is dangerous, what it actually takes to make the leap, and the three clear paths you can choose—staying employed, going solo, or getting guided support. Quick Ask If this episode helps you get clarity on your next move, share it with another clinician who’s on the fence about starting a practice—and tag @dannymattaPT so he can...
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Ep873 | 8 Trillion Reasons Why You Should Lean Into Longevity
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Longevity, Cash PT, and the $8 Trillion Opportunity You Can’t Ignore In this episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down why the global shift toward longevity is one of the biggest opportunities cash-based physical therapists will see in their careers. He shares real-world examples from high-end longevity models, explains why proactive, long-term health programming is exploding, and shows how cash PTs are uniquely positioned to lead this space. Quick Ask If this episode gets your wheels turning about longevity and long-term care, share it with another clinician who needs to hear it—and tag...
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Ep872 | Christmas Tree Lots, Steaks and Why The Work Should Be Hard
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The Christmas Tree Lot, the Steak, and Why the Hard Part Is What Makes It Worth It In this episode, Doc Danny Matta shares a story about a Christmas tree lot in Columbus, Georgia, the best steak he’s ever eaten, and how hard work—and the struggle that comes with it—makes success and reward deeply meaningful. He connects that experience to clinic ownership, growth, and why building a successful cash practice is supposed to be hard. Quick Ask If this episode helps you reframe the hard parts of business, share it with another clinician who’s grinding through a tough season—and tag...
info_outlineSpeed to Lead: The $30K Mistake Killing Your Clinic Growth
In this episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down one of the most overlooked profit leaks in cash-based practice ownership — slow lead follow-up. Learn how the average clinic loses tens of thousands each month from poor contact speed, and discover a simple system to fix it fast.
Quick Ask
Help us hit our mission of adding $1B in cash-based services to physical therapy. Share this episode with a clinician friend or post it on your Instagram stories — tag @dannymattaPT so he can reshare it!
Episode Summary
- Big picture: Most clinics lose $30K+ per month from slow follow-up and poor lead management.
- The data gap: The average healthcare clinic takes 2 hours and 5 minutes to respond to a lead — consumers expect 10–15 minutes.
- Industry average: Only 11% of people who fill out a healthcare form ever become patients.
- 100x advantage: Responding within 5 minutes increases your chance of conversion by 100 times.
- The math: Raising your contact-to-eval rate from 40% to 70% could add $30,000/month in revenue — no new ads, no new spend.
Lessons & Takeaways
- Track everything: If you don’t measure conversion from contact to eval, you’re flying blind.
- Speed to lead: Reach out within 5–15 minutes when someone submits a form or books a call.
- Multi-touch follow-up: Use 5–7 touch points (calls, texts, emails) in the first 1–2 weeks.
- Auto + human combo: Use automated confirmations plus manual outreach to maximize connection.
- Text wins: Consumers are far more likely to reply to a text than a voicemail.
Mindset & Motivation
- Serve, don’t sell: Follow-up isn’t pestering — it’s helping people make the change they already want.
- Fix the leak first: Don’t spend more on marketing until your conversion system works.
- Track the funnel: Know your contact requests, booked calls, evals, and follow-ups weekly.
Pro Tips for Owners
- Set notifications: When a new form is submitted, get instant alerts via Slack or text.
- Train your admin: Give them scripts for fast responses and early scheduling.
- Layer automation: Confirm appointments automatically via text + email.
- Segment leads: Prioritize same-day outreach for hot leads; move cold leads to your newsletter.
- Systemize: Build a “speed to lead” SOP — who calls, who texts, and when.
Notable Quotes
“If you can respond within five minutes, it increases the likelihood they’ll become a client by 100 times.”
“Fortune is in the follow-up — and most clinics aren’t following up at all.”
“Nobody wants PT; they want the freedom PT gives them. Help them get it by being responsive.”
Action Items
- Audit your lead-to-eval conversion rate.
- Implement instant text + email confirmation for all form submissions.
- Create a 5–7 touchpoint follow-up plan over two weeks.
- Assign ownership: Who calls, who texts, and how soon?
- Review results monthly — aim for 70% contact-to-eval conversion.
Programs Mentioned
- PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time 5-Day Challenge (Free): Get clear on your numbers, choose your path, and build your one-page business plan.
Resources & Links
About the Host: Doc Danny Matta — physical therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of PT Biz and Athlete’s Potential. He’s helped over 1,000 clinicians start, grow, and scale successful cash-based practices across the U.S.