Description

This week I sit down with Dr. Alex Ibarra, owner of Victory Spinal Care in Waco, Texas.

We talk about what it really looks like to start from nothing: moving from Puerto Rico, barely speaking English, working retail jobs, and still holding onto a vision that refuses to quit. How does someone keep belief alive when everything feels stacked against them?

We dig into the decision to choose to open in Waco, the fear that showed up for Dr. Alex right before graduation, and the moments when confidence wavers. What happens when preparation meets opportunity...but systems aren’t ready yet?

Momentum, consistency, mentorship, and personal discipline all come into play in this conversation. Does growth feel uncertain right now? This episode challenges what might actually be holding things back, and shows what’s possible when momentum finally clicks.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How early retail and warehouse jobs shaped resilience and long-term motivation for Dr. Alex.
• What inspired his initial decision to pursue a chiropractic career path.
• The process Dr. Alex chose to enter chiropractic school strategically.
• Why Waco emerged as a surprising and meaningful location choice.
• What door-to-door conversations revealed about trust and relationship building.
• How an early surge of new patients exposed conversion weaknesses.
• Why continued outreach remains essential after initial success.
• The challenge of authority-building as a recent graduate practice owner.
• How people-pleasing habits can interfere with patient commitment and outcomes.
• The mindset shift sparked by structured mentorship and accountability.
• Why consistency becomes critical during slower, discouraging months.
• The role of criticism in breaking ego-driven limitations.
• How daily routines and fitness habits reinforce leadership and visibility.

Our website: https://pathtovictorychiro.com 

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryspinalcare