The Dave Kittle Show

You Don’t Need More Certifications to Start a Cash PT Practice

You do not need another certification to start a cash PT practice. That’s the lie a lot of PTs keep believing. We will break down why more clinical courses, more letters after your name, and more expensive certifications are usually not the thing holding most therapists back from building a successful cash practice. If you’re a PT thinking about going cash, starting your own practice, or wondering whether you really need to spend thousands more on certifications first, this episode is for you. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] – Therapy Sale [00:51] – Clinic Time Warp [03:12] – Early Content Creator [03:55] – The 5K to 8K Question [05:00] – Which Skills Matter [05:30] – Clinical vs Business Skills [06:49] – Clinical Skills Debate [07:53] – Pre Test Post Test [09:17] – Sales vs Academia [10:24] – Psychology and Buy In [12:08] – Soft Skills In Action [16:23] – Culture Beats SOPs [18:20] – Parting Shots - Want to Connect with Dave? Book a strategy call: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales [https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales] Thinking of selling your practice or partnering? https://www.fieldmakergroup.com [https://fieldmakergroup.com/] Connect with Dave: Email: Dave@Conciergepainrelief.com Instagram: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/ [https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/] or Call (646)-781-8884 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Insurance Stops. Recovery Doesn’t.

Insurance may stop paying. But recovery does not stop there. We talk about a huge problem in rehab where patients with long-term neurological and functional needs often still need help long after traditional PT benefits run out. We also get into marketing, positioning, and why more people are openly paying for better outcomes when they believe the value is there. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] – Comfort Zone Tradeoff [00:52] – NHL Neuro Rehab Clinic [01:48] – Insurance Limits for Long Term Care [02:20] – Gym Model Without PTs [03:28] – What PTs Are Designed For [03:55] – Delegation Debate and Logic [05:36] – Post Rehab Self Pay Machines [07:52] – High Ticket Rehab Workarounds [10:21] – Neuro Bootcamp OT Intensives [11:26] – Patient Fall Reality Check [12:36] – Underdosing Vs Liability [17:49] – Wellness as Status and Self Pay [22:24] – AI Content and Marketing Kit Idea - Want to Connect with Dave? Book a strategy call: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales [https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales] Thinking of selling your practice or partnering? https://www.fieldmakergroup.com [https://fieldmakergroup.com/] Connect with Dave: Email: Dave@Conciergepainrelief.com Instagram: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/ [https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/] or Call (646)-781-8884 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why In Person Still Wins in an AI World

AI can help you think faster. But it still can’t replace trust, chemistry, and real human connection. That matters in business. It matters in referrals. And it definitely matters in healthcare. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] – AI Blind Spots [02:04] – ChatGPT as Wingman [04:01] – AI Relationships Debate [04:40] – Hug Heard Help Framework [06:16] – AI in the Clinic [08:11] – Society Trend Forecast [08:57] – Firing Bad Fit Patients [10:24] – Professionalism vs Passion [11:38] – Practice Owners Need Help [13:41] – Marketing Lawn Mower Lesson [15:47] – Selling the Future [16:57] – TubCut Safety Partnership [23:30] – Selling Solutions Not Stuff [24:16] – In Person Partnerships Win [26:20] – Why Face To Face Matters [27:42] – AI Finds New Leads [28:51] – Prompt HQ Visit [29:59] – Wrong Airport Story [31:38] – Year Round Sponsorship ROI [32:46] – Dicks Sporting Goods APP Gamification [35:20] – PT Market Fragmentation Problem [37:32] – Content Distribution Power Plays [43:48] – Parting Shots - Want to Connect with Dave? Book a strategy call: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales [https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales] Thinking of selling your practice or partnering? https://www.fieldmakergroup.com [https://fieldmakergroup.com/] Connect with Dave: Email: Dave@Conciergepainrelief.com Instagram: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/ [https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/] or Call (646)-781-8884 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Medicare Won’t Pay for What Patients Actually Want

Patients don’t just want to “walk better.” They want to get back on the boat. Back on the trail. Back to the race. Back to real life. And that creates a big problem in physical therapy: What patients actually want is often not what insurance is designed to cover. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:49] – Reacting to Patient Forgetting You [02:09] – Why Follow Up Matters [03:24] – Simple CRM Touchpoints [05:03] – Soft Skills Aren't Teachable [05:28] – Interviewing for Coachability [06:53] – Defensiveness vs Growth Mindset [07:44] – PTA vs PT Team Dynamics [08:29] – Team Rehab Fraud Settlement [11:28] – Fixing the One-on-One Rule [16:08] – NovaCare Capacity Constraints [18:29] – Consumers Choose Convenience [20:38] – Medicare Goals vs Cash Services - Want to Connect with Dave? Book a strategy call: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales [https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales] Thinking of selling your practice or partnering? https://www.fieldmakergroup.com [https://fieldmakergroup.com/] Connect with Dave: Email: Dave@Conciergepainrelief.com Instagram: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/ [https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/] or Call (646)-781-8884 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why You’re Still Not Making More Money

A lot of PTs say they want to make more money… But when you give them a choice between safety and upside, many still hesitate. So why does that happen? If you’re a PT, clinic owner, or healthcare entrepreneur, this is a real conversation about money, trust, positioning, and what actually drives success. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] – Exit Before PT Disappears [01:25] – Compensation Packages Setup [02:06] – Base vs Bonus Explained [03:03] – Are PTs Too Risk Averse [04:21] – Poll Results Surprise [05:09] – Selling the Last Clinic Idea [06:19] – Who Buys a Practice [07:34] – Converting to Self Pay [08:49] – Private Equity Reality Check [09:05] – Local Competition and Timing [09:52] – Concierge Model Will Survive [10:41] – Branding and Choosing a Niche [11:30] – From Owner to Referral Platform [13:03] – One-Visit Offer and Trust [15:09] – What Patients Actually Want [17:57] – Balancing Modalities and Goals [22:30] – Soft Skills Beat Certifications - Want to Connect with Dave? Book a strategy call: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales [https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales] Thinking of selling your practice or partnering? https://www.fieldmakergroup.com [https://fieldmakergroup.com/] Connect with Dave: Email: Dave@Conciergepainrelief.com Instagram: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/ [https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/] or Call (646)-781-8884 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.