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PT School Is Breaking And Cash Practices May Win

36 min · 19. juni 2026
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What happens when PT school gets too expensive for the next generation to even enter? We discuss why student loan changes could accelerate the decline in PT school applications, shrink the future supply of therapists, and quietly make cash-based practice models even stronger over time. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] – Social Media Waves [01:45] – Loan Limits Explained [02:22] – Timeline for Application Drop [03:28] – Universities Cash Cow [04:35] – Scenario Modeling Results [05:39] – Programs Shrinking Ahead [06:32] – Fewer PTs More Leverage [07:12] – Cash Pay Gets Easier [08:45] – Reimbursement Squeeze [10:47] – COVID and Google Ads [12:56] – YouTube Listening Habits [13:49] – Future Tech [15:38] – Seth Godin Simplicity [18:09] – Actionable Sales Content [23:13] – Rory Sutherland Marketing [32:58] – 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.

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PT School Is Breaking And Cash Practices May Win

What happens when PT school gets too expensive for the next generation to even enter? We discuss why student loan changes could accelerate the decline in PT school applications, shrink the future supply of therapists, and quietly make cash-based practice models even stronger over time. Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast [https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast] --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] – Social Media Waves [01:45] – Loan Limits Explained [02:22] – Timeline for Application Drop [03:28] – Universities Cash Cow [04:35] – Scenario Modeling Results [05:39] – Programs Shrinking Ahead [06:32] – Fewer PTs More Leverage [07:12] – Cash Pay Gets Easier [08:45] – Reimbursement Squeeze [10:47] – COVID and Google Ads [12:56] – YouTube Listening Habits [13:49] – Future Tech [15:38] – Seth Godin Simplicity [18:09] – Actionable Sales Content [23:13] – Rory Sutherland Marketing [32:58] – 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.

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