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Business School for the Rehab ChiropractorAs Doctors, We Are Experienced Professionals - But As Business Owners, We Are Babies (An Episode To Give You Hope)After our live event I have a lot of thoughts that want to share with all of you!
There were so many lessons I learned from the experience.
Some of these came from our keynote speaker, Kevin Vandi.
Like the ability to step outside of the box (your ideal life). Understanding that sometimes you have to step outside of your ideal life to keep it that way.
I also learned about how young we all are. Many of us are under 40 and that is a b...2024-02-1425 min
Sports Physio Alaska ExperienceRunning a Running Specific PT Clinic - an interview with Dr. Kevin Vandi, DPT, OCS, CSCS- Ep. 8In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Kevin Vandi, a national expert in instrumented gait analysis. His sports physical therapy clinic specializes in helping elite runners reach their full potential. Tune in to this episode to learn how he manages his prosperous cash pay-only practice.
I'm Dr. Zuzana Rogers, a board-certified sports physical therapist with a deep passion for all things running and running related. With over 20 years of experience in the field, I've had the privilege of working with athletes at the highest levels of competition, including covering cross country skiing at the Olympic Games and...2024-01-2150 minBusiness School for the Rehab Chiropractor“I Realized This Is The Best Usage Of My Degree,” - Interview With Kevin Vandi, Owner Of A Seven-Figure Practice & Guest Speaker At Our January Live EventThis week is a preview of our live event.
I interview Kevin Vandi, a seven-figure practice owner, world-class clinician, father of five, and guest speaker at our Rehab Chiro Mastermind Live Event this January.
But his story wasn’t always like this.
Kevin not only had to climb the mountain of building a practice like the rest of us, but it’s also a biomechanics lab. One that requires tons of expensive equipment to operate. (Not to mention running it in the Bay Area of California, the most ex...2023-12-2732 min
The Business of BiomechanicsThe Power of Running Data in Clinical Practice (with Zuzana Rogers on Sports Physio Alaska Experience)"I see rehab professionals moving away from a system that is so transactional into a system where our main focus is to help people live well no matter what life throws at them. There is so much value in unlocking movement and untapped potential." Join me in this episode where I was a guest on the Sports Physio Alaska Experience with physical therapist Zuzana Rogers. In this conversation, we talk about my experience opening a gait lab, how my team and I integrate data into rehab, the misconceptions about what a running gait analysis is, the...2023-12-1846 minThe Business of BiomechanicsWho Should You Hire First - Admin or PT?Should your first hire as a business owner be an admin assistant or a physical therapist? In this episode, I will share my thought process on how I decided who to hire as my first employee AND, more importantly, WHY I made that decision. You will always remember your first hire. It's a big but necessary decision if you want to grow a business versus being a one-person show. Should you hire someone that generates revenue or someone that can help organize you and your business? ...2023-12-0414 minThe Business of BiomechanicsHow We Got 28 Hot Leads From A Running RaceGetting runners to interact with you at running races is a challenging feat. In this episode, I will share the formula my team and I used to generate 28 hot leads from a single running event. If you're starting your rehab business, networking and events will be the primary source of generating new clients. If you've "tried" getting new clients from events but struggled to get people to engage and talk to you, this episode is for you. Having tabled dozens of events, my team and I have learned a thing or two...2023-10-2314 minThe Business of BiomechanicsThe productivity formula you must steal from general contractorsIn this episode, I'll explain why you should model how you run your business and lead your team like a general contractor. General contractors are world-class at using a little-known but powerful formula for delegating responsibility to staff members to stay focused on the highest-leverage tasks that grow their businesses. This formula has helped me develop my team while freeing up my calendar to focus on the key responsibilities of being a business owner. If you're "stuck" treating clients and feel like you're doing everything in your busi...2023-10-0918 minThe Business of BiomechanicsThe tech we use most often: muscle EMGMuscle EMG is by far and away the most frequently used biofeedback tool we use at our clinic. If I could only keep one piece of technology, out of my entire gait lab, EMG would be the one. In this episode I breakdown what surface EMG is and its many benefits for clients and clinicians. I’ll also share the most common ways we use EMG with clients so you can start using it with your clients. If you’ve been looking to add technology to your rehab practice but don’t want to make a big inv...2023-09-2516 minThe Business of BiomechanicsThe Clinical Edge - Navigating a 3D Running Analysis In this episode, we'll discuss the critical elements of successfully navigating a 3D running gait analysis, helping you streamline the process and deliver actionable results while keeping your clients engaged and informed. Performing a running gait analysis can feel overwhelming. My goal in this episode is to help you “keep it simple” while helping you avoid common pitfalls. I share my insights on what I’ve learned, having done over 1,000 running analyses and having trained eight practitioners in our process. Here’s what you can expect from the show: How to Set the Right Expe...2023-09-1116 minBusiness School for the Rehab Chiropractor”I’m Leaving My Practice For a Month,” Here’s How We Prepare For The Boss’s AbsenceI’m taking a month-long break from my business just to see if it’s actually good…
They say the only way you know if you have a real business is if the owner could take a four week-long vacation and the business can still run on its own.
Well I’m going to test this theory.
But before I go, I need to get some things in order of course. I can’t just disappear on my employees.
So in this episode I’m going to sho...2023-08-3057 minBusiness School for the Rehab ChiropractorThe Man Behind The $2,000,000 Gym And Why He Won’t Refer To Rehab ChirosThis may be our most valuable podcast yet…
In this episode, I interview James Pratt, owner of Pratt Performance. He is not only a gym trainer and owner. But James also works directly with my practice helping us run workshops and referring clients to our practice.
We’re going to give you insight into the working relationship between a practitioner and a gym owner.
We discuss:
James’ entrepreneurial journey from trainer to business owner
His thoughts on why a trainer might not want to work with a Rehab C...2023-08-2358 minThe Business of BiomechanicsUsing Biomechanics to Reduce Workplace Injuries with Dr. Chris HughesIn this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Chris Hughes. Dr. Hughes is a professor at Slippery Rock University and Editor of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Cases. His research and teaching have centered around biomechanics and motion analysis in orthopedics. He has branched out and used his knowledge to reduce workplace injuries in the warehouses of major grocery stores. Talk about a niche industry! Using 3D motion technology, EMG, and video Dr. Hughes and his team have studied the ergonomics of warehouse workers, providing valuable information on how to...2023-08-2138 minBusiness School for the Rehab ChiropractorThe Dark Side of Side Hustles: How to Stay PoorWhen I get out of school what are some side hustles I should think about?
This is a question I get a lot.
And I bring it up because if you are going to be a successful chiropractor and business owner, then you shouldn’t be focusing on a side hustle.
Don’t get me wrong, it comes from a great place. Getting a side hustle shows ambition and the willingness to work hard.
But with a side hustle, your main hustle will suffer. 2023-08-1618 minBusiness School for the Rehab ChiropractorGoing From Zero to 7 Figures (IN NETWORK!!!) In Six Years with Dr. Rick Carlson of Optimal HealthIf you are an insurance-based chiropractor or thought about going insurance-based, then this episode is for YOU.
This week I had the pleasure to conduct an interview with a client and dear friend of mine, Rick Carlson. Owner of Optimal Health Chiropractic and Physical Therapy here in New Jersey.
Now most of my peers and I push each other to run cash-based practices because we see it as the best business move for our circumstances. But based on his business and the clientele in his area, Rick actually chose to be in...2023-08-0946 minThe Business of BiomechanicsRunning a 7-Figure Practice With 5 Kids“How you manage your personal life is how you’ll manage your business.” In this episode, I’m going to venture into the personal aspect of running a business. A business, after all, should be a means to an end and not the be all end all. It’s also true that no amount of business success can make up for failure at home. How you structure your business should reflect you and should support your family’s lifestyle. All too often though, a business becomes the spoiled brat in the family that gets all the attentio...2023-08-0721 minBusiness School for the Rehab ChiropractorHow You Can Solve a Patient’s Problem and Still Retain Them as a ClientThe art of business is being able to find a problem people are facing, and then solve it.
It’s that simple, but it isn’t that easy. Because being able to find both the problem and solution is very difficult of course.
Along with the fact that once you solve a customer’s problem, they no longer need you.
That’s why in this episode I talk about:
How you can solve a patient's problem and still retain them as a client without lying
When in...2023-08-0218 minThe Business of BiomechanicsDeveloping a Niche Business with Matt GuffeyIn this episode of The Business of Biomechanics, I got to talk with strength and conditioning specialist and business owner Matt Guffey. Matt is the founder of Victory High Performance, a thriving niche personal training and performance center in San Jose, California, that caters to Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes. In this episode, Matt walks us through his journey from being an ice hockey athlete, then a AAA hockey coach to how he started and grew his training business. Matt describes the key strategies he used to get his first clients and how he’s developed raving fans and a mas...2023-07-1736 minThe Business of BiomechanicsHow To Focus on What MattersIn this episode, I talk about how to focus on what matters when opening your own business and how to avoid majoring in minor details. It’s safe to say we all struggle with focus from time to time. Whether in school or in the initial stages of opening your own business, there is always a lot to do. There will always be something else on the “to-do” list, and figuring out how to use your time is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. When opening your business, focusing on what matters will det...2023-07-0318 minThe Business of BiomechanicsHow Michael Kiely Uses Data to Reduce Re-Injury RatesIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with sports scientist Michael Kiely from Training Haus in Minnesota. Michael isn’t just a data geek behind a computer. He and his colleagues have now performed over 5,000 biomechanical ACL return to play tests and they’re using that data in every stage of rehab to drive more optimal long-term outcomes while reducing re-injury rates. Michael also has a background in strength and conditioning which gives him a unique perspective into bridging the gap between lab tests and sport play. In this episode we cover when to per...2023-06-1233 minThe Business of BiomechanicsFalse Beliefs About Adding TechIn this episode, I share the most common concerns, and worries practice owners have about adding technology to their private practice. So far, everyone clinician I’ve talked to wants to add technology to their practice but hasn’t pulled the trigger to buy it. In fact, they have only done some preliminary searching online without speaking to any of the key companies making the technology. Additionally, they haven’t moved from “dreams and wishes” to objective reasoning and actual decision-making. I’ve found that they are being held back by false beliefs. These false be...2023-05-2917 minThe Business of BiomechanicsBiomechanics in Maine with Dr. Patrick HealyIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with business owner, chiropractor and sports scientist Dr. Patrick Healy from Healy Chiropractic in Veazie Maine. Patrick shares his experience coming out of chiropractor school in St. Louis to working for the University of Maine to opening his own gait and biomechanics lab. He shares his insights on how he got started, obstacles he faced, and how he’s using innovative technology to expand sports medicine in New England. Having worked with college and professional athletes, Patrick has a wealth of knowledge on how biomechanics technology can...2023-05-1522 minThe Business of BiomechanicsThe Common Traits of Biomechanics InnovatorsFor this episode, I went back listened back to the biomechanics and business professionals I’ve had on the show in order to find their common traits and beliefs. I love studying and watching greatness. The professionals I’ve had on this show are innovators in their fields, are pushing the boundaries of sports science, and have achieved a high level of success that many aspire to. After listening back to every episode, and after listening to episodes I’ve recorded that will soon be released, I found 5 key traits of biomechanics and business innovators. T...2023-05-0113 minThe Business of BiomechanicsDelivering World-Class Service with Dr. Natty BandasakIn this latest episode I got to sit down with Dr. Natty Bandasak of Myokinetix physical therapy and performance who’s created a unique, profitable, and fast-growing business focusing on treating active people and athletes while delivering world-class service. Natty’s story of being overworked and burnt out working in an insurance-pay clinic will resonate with listeners in the same boat who are thinking of starting their own practice. Natty shares his journey of how Myokinetix began from inception to where it is today and how it has relentlessly focused on going above and beyond for their clien...2023-04-1738 minThe Business of BiomechanicsI Saved Money and Had a Worse ExperienceIn this episode, I share a recent experience I had on a date with my wife that taught me a valuable lesson about the relationship between money, expectations, and experiences. More specifically, this experience showed me how our own relationship with money clouds our judgement when it comes to providing exceptional experiences for our clients. Sometimes spending less on an experience ruins the experience. When it comes to physical therapy, some clients aren’t looking for a discount. In fact, that is exactly the opposite of what they’re looking for. The p...2023-04-0313 min
The Business of BiomechanicsPushing the Boundaries in Baseball Analysis with Dr. Carter HoffmanIn this episode I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Carter Hoffman physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and director of the Wisconsin Performance Institute (WPI). Carter and his team have played an integral role in joining and pushing the boundaries of cutting edge biomechanics technology with baseball pitching and hitting analysis through their innovative VELO program. In addition to sharing his story and journey into the field of biomechanics, and how students and new graduates can do the same, Carter shares valuable insights on the growth of WPI and how having the right people who a...2023-03-2039 min
The Business of BiomechanicsWhat Have You Stopped Doing?I’ve recently returned from attending a rehab business mastermind that I’ve been going to for the last 5 years, and in this episode, I share my reflections and takeaways. Often, the value of these events is in the “think time” that happens on the plane ride home. This episode is the result of my think time. Here’s a little snapshot of my reflection: Why do we assume learning has to come from NEW information? The depth of knowledge creates the depth of conviction. A boring business is a successful business. The process doesn’t change – you c...2023-03-0614 min
Badass Clinicians PodcastMaximizing Profit Through Franchising in Biomechanics Physical Therapy | Dr. Kevin VandiDo you ever wish you could start your own biomechanics physical therapy business without the guesswork? Do you want to achieve time and financial freedom?In this week's episode, I've invited my good friend Dr. Kevin Vandi, founder and CEO of Competitive Edge Physical Therapy and host of The Business of Biomechanics Podcast.Kevin saw a future in using data in technology and physical therapy. And so he left his six-figure job and opened his biomechanics physical therapy clinic. He works with individuals and professional athletes to improve their movements and optimize performance w...2023-03-0647 min
The Business of BiomechanicsSports Performance Analysis with Dr. Matt JordanIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Matt Jordan who is one of the leading experts in the field of athlete injury risk testing, training program design for elite athletes, strength and power training, and one of the leaders in using dual force plate technology in athlete analysis and monitoring. Dr. Matt Jordan is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and holds a Master of Science in Exercise and Neuromuscular Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Science. Matt co-directs the Integrative Neuromuscular Sport Performance Lab where h...2023-02-2037 min
Wheel Motorsport1° Un'ora con Kevin Vandi (Seconda parte)In questo episodio che è la seconda parte finiamo l'opera continuando ad ascoltare la storia di kevin fino ad oggi.
buon ascolto.2023-02-1047 min
The Business of BiomechanicsThe Price of PerfectIn this episode I share my own journey and stories from the business world about a pervasive but silent limiter to progress in business and in life – the need to be “perfect” and the fear of failure. As it’s often been said, “perfect is the enemy of good”. Now, with Instagram filters and people showcasing the BEST parts of their lives on social media we are inundated with the desire to be and showcase to the world – “perfect”. In launching my business and releasing new products I’ve struggled with wanting everything to be perfect before lettin...2023-02-0611 min
Wheel Motorsport1° Un'ora con Kevin Vandi (Prima Parte)In questo episodi abbiamo avuto il piacere di ascoltare un 4 volte campione italiano, Kevin Vandi giovanissimo pilota del team L30 della classe S4.
Ed è solo la prima parte...
buon ascolto.2023-01-2757 min
The Business of BiomechanicsCash-Pay Practice From Scratch with Dr. Jake BermanIn this episode I sat down with Dr. Jake Berman of Berman PT in Naples Florida. Jake stared his cash-pay practice from scratch after graduating PT school in 2015. He shares his lessons on being a new business owner and the initial struggles of getting his practice off the ground. He also shares how his business has grown exponentially since learning marketing, sales, and picking a specific niche where he found a need and problem that he could uniquely solve. Jake also shares how his “Mullet Monday” videos have become a calling card and how he’s stayed...2023-01-2335 minThe Business of BiomechanicsConsistency and FeedbackIn this episode I’m going to talk through the number one question I get asked form the podcast which is “how did you grow Competitive EDGE from startup to where it is today?” This was the same question I asked myself while listening to other podcasts before I started my business because I wanted to know what the secret to success was. As a business owner, I’ve made countless decisions over the 7 years I’ve been in business, some good decisions and some learning decisions, and in this episode, I talk through what I believe to be the t...2023-01-1014 minThe Business of BiomechanicsDr. Nick Studholme of Studholme Chiropractic In this episode I sit down with Dr. Nick Studholme of Studholme Chiropractic in Denver Colorado. Nick has been in practice for 23 years and is a true early adopter to biomechanics technology. He not only has a full gait lab suite of tech in his business but has continually invested in innovative technology to drive performance and outcomes. Nick even co-invented a motion analysis app back before assessing clients with video and joint angles was even widely known in private practice. Nick’s practice has always been a cash-based business which has allowed him to set a hig...2022-12-2638 minThe Business of BiomechanicsCash vs InsuranceToday, let’s get into a heavily debated topic: should you open a cash, insurance-based, or hybrid practice? No matter where you go, someone will be complaining about insurance companies declining reimbursement. You’ll also hear that people don’t want to pay for physical therapy anymore. It can be frustrating, and it’s easy to complain, but the only people responsible are physical therapists. We decided to follow the medical model. I operate a cash-based business, but the truth is that you can have a successful business either way. The question you have to ask your...2022-12-1212 minThe Business of BiomechanicsBiomedical Engineer Zach Scarano of Noraxon USAIn this episode we’re joined by Zach Scarano. He is a biomedical engineer and Director of Product Management at Noraxon USA, a leader in discovering and developing next-generation gait lab and human performance testing technology. Zach will discuss his journey in biomechanics and how it can help physical therapists looking to invest and dive into the field of biomechanics. Zach began working in the biomechanics industry during his undergraduate studies. Before that, he didn’t know much about the space but as a student-athlete, Zach was interested in the data and sports science side of the indu...2022-11-2834 min
The Business of BiomechanicsThe Future of Rehab Is in TechIn this episode, we’ll learn that to grow your practice, you have to adapt. And, with technological advancements in treatment always advancing, you need to embrace the change. Physical therapy as a whole is balanced on a knife edge between adopting new technologies and old practitioners who resist the change. Think about companies that didn’t innovate; companies like Blockbuster which stayed in the comfort zone of what has always worked. These companies no longer exist. The industry needs to adopt technology to keep up with the changing consumer environment. The medical sector, like many...2022-11-1410 min
The Business of BiomechanicsCassie Butts of 3 Planes Movement SpecialistsOn this episode of Business of Biomechanics we’re joined by the President and Cofounder of 3 Planes Movement Specialists Cassie Butts. Cassie has a background in biomedical engineering and is on the cutting edge of using biomechanical technology in real-world settings. Cassie began her career working in a traditional physical therapy setting. It was around the ten-year mark she started playing around with apps and tablets to try and get a better understanding of her patients in the short time she had with them. She couldn’t convince her boss to invest in new and improved technology, alth...2022-10-3127 min
The Business of BiomechanicsWelcome to the Business of Biomechanics PodcastWelcome to the first episode of Business of Biomechanics. In this episode, Kevin discusses his business Competitive Edge Physical Therapy and shares the technology they use and how it differs from traditional physical therapy practices. Before starting his own business he worked for a busy inpatient center for seven years. During this time, he was able to learn from and work with very knowledgeable industry professionals. Kevin began to imagine what the future of physical therapy could look like. When Movement Performance Institute Founder and Owner Chris Powers came to speak at this center, Kevin had an “ah...2022-10-1817 minThe Business of BiomechanicsTrailer2022-10-0500 min
The Pain and Performance PodcastThe Science of Running Injuries, Gait and Footwear with Dr. Kevin VandiDr. Kevin Vandi is the founder of Competitive Edge Physical Therapy where he is pushing the boundaries of running treatment and training. His state-of-the-art performance lab allows him to give runners and athletes a treatment unlike any other. In today's episode we dive into all things running:-Optimal Running Form and Assessment-The Most common running issues Dr. Vandi sees and how to overcome them-Technique issues that drain your performance-Proper foot, knee and hip function during running-What the future of running treatment could look likeand much much more. 2022-09-0558 min
The Paul Gough Show"CEO Series: Interview with TOP PT: Kevin Vandi" | Episode 501In this one, I talk to Kevin Vandi of Competitive Edge PT in San Jose.
I've worked with Kevin from the very early days of him starting his clinic and it's been amazing to watch him grow so fast. I stuck up a connection with Kevin early on as i felt both of us had similar values; that we valued spending more time with our families than we did being a slave to a business. We both agree that a business is there to support an amazing home life and we're prepared to take...2022-07-251h 10
RaceMob - Running Together PodcastThe "Yoda" of PT - Using Technology to Give Runners a Competitive Blueprint with Kevin Vandi#026 - Ok - we have a really fun episode for you today! Kevin Vandi is often called the “yoda” of physical therapy - maybe it’s because of his deep knowledge of the human body, or maybe it’s his ability to breakdown complex biomechanical problems into a lamens terms.Whatever it is - Kevin has some Star Wars like technology at his practice Competitive Edge in San Jose. In this episode you’ll learn how Kevin’s motion capture tech, pressure sensing treadmill, and high speed cameras have helped countless athletes detect and correct runnin...2020-12-1058 min
The Paul Gough ShowA Member From My Community 10x’ed His Monthly Revenue… Here's How You Do It Too : Marketing Through Covid | Episode 396>> Go To www.ptprofitacademy.com/acceleratorto finally sort out your clinics marketing before 2021 2020-11-0315 minThe Paul Gough Show“I Feel Like I am In Business and All I got was a Job” - PLUS, What Marketing System Success Looks Like | Episode 257This one is about what Marketing Success looks like… literally!
You’re going to here from one of my top students - Kevin Vandi of San Jose - on his New Patient Accelerator and Marketing Success…
What is more, I ended up getting a little deep on the subject of business owners who start a business - then ultimately get a little lost or STUCK…
There’s as much of a lesson on success in life in this podcast as their is marketing and I hope you learn something from it. If you've lost sight...2020-01-2138 minThe Paul Gough ShowCEO Series: Interview with top PT Kevin Vandi |Episode 112 In this one I talk to Kevin Vandi of Competitive Edge PT in San Jose.
Kevin started his practice just 4 years and is already at a $1,000,000 in revenue, he has a practice manager and three full time PTs and he’s stepped down to just 8 hours per week of treating patients per week.
I’ve worked with Kevin from the very early days of him starting his clinic and it’s been amazing to watch him grow so fast. I stuck up a connection with Kevin early on as I felt both of us had similar...2019-06-281h 09
The Cash-Based Practice PodcastCBP 082: Multi-Therapist Cash Practice in Less than 3 Years - Dr. Kevin VandiKevin Vandi knows how to market a high-tech cash practice. 3 years ago, Kevin opened Competitive EDGE PT as a full-scale running gait lab and sports performance center. Utilizing IMU sensors, instrumented treadmills, force plates, and muscle EMGs, Kevin and his staff have been able to craft a niche in the running and triathlon markets. Competitive EDGE also provides expert PT in the soccer niche as the official provider for the San Jose Earthquakes pro soccer team. Since opening in 2015, Kevin has scaled to 4 PT's and two full time admins in less than 3 years! During the...2019-04-3054 min