Build Your Remarkable Practice for Chiropractors

108 - Why Clarity Will Define the Future with Dr. Peter Kevorkian

There has never been a more pivotal moment for chiropractors to step forward with clarity, confidence, and conviction. In this conversation, Dr. Lona and Dr. Peter Kevorkian explore what it will take for the profession to fully rise into that opportunity, drawing from decades of clinical experience, leadership, and education. Together, they unpack the gaps between philosophy, communication, and business, while challenging chiropractors to shift their language, expand their capacity to serve, and anchor their work in long-term vitality rather than symptom-based care. The result is a grounded, forward-looking perspective on how chiropractors can lead in a changing healthcare landscape by staying aligned, adaptable, and deeply committed to the people they serve. Key Highlights 03:17 – A defining belief reframes the current moment as a unique opportunity for chiropractic 04:55 – Public awareness and shifting healthcare perceptions begin to reshape the profession’s positioning 05:53 – The conversation surfaces misalignment in how chiropractors are trained across key competencies 07:30 – Business mindset emerges as a missing layer beneath technique, philosophy, and communication 09:18 – Financial awareness and responsibility are reframed as part of personal and professional alignment 11:51 – Coaching conversations reveal how lack of metrics creates blind spots in practice performance 13:24 – Long-term retention and trust come into focus through reflections on decades of consistent care 15:27 – Capacity, volume, and efficiency challenge common assumptions about quality and connection 18:08 – The conversation culminates in redefining chiropractic through vitality, adaptability, and distinct language 22:58 - Dr. Eric DiMartino is joined by Mark Murdock of Aspen LiveWell to explore how light therapy expands chiropractic impact and revenue. They discuss class IV laser, full-body photobiomodulation, and scalable business models that generate recurring income without requiring doctor time. Light therapy accelerates healing, attracts new patients, and creates a profitable business within a practice. Resources Mentioned For more information about Aspen Laser please visit: https://aspenlivewell.com/ [https://aspenlivewell.com/] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast] Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast [https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast]

107 - Build the Team That Builds the Business

You do not build a remarkable practice by doing everything yourself. You build it by building people. Dr. Eric DiMartino is back with Dr. Lona to break down what it actually takes to move from assistants to a true team in the build phase of practice. From hiring A players with heart and talent to defining crystal clear roles, scorecards, and training rhythms, this episode lays out the leadership shift required to grow beyond owner-operator. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business, this is your roadmap to building a team that builds the practice for you. Key Highlights 01:11 – Learn how to recognize the difference between having assistants versus building a true team, and why this distinction determines whether your practice stays stuck or starts growing. 02:56 – Discover why A players refuse to work in unclear environments and how defining roles and ownership attracts higher caliber team members. 04:50 – Understand the leadership mindset shift required in the build phase and why the doctor’s real job becomes developing people instead of doing everything. 06:23 – Explore the three qualities that define an A player and how hiring for heart and talent first creates a stronger long-term team. 08:58 – Learn why defining the role before hiring the person prevents confusion, overlap, and underperformance within your practice. 10:18 – Understand how scorecards and KPIs transfer ownership from the doctor to the team and create a culture of accountability. 12:43 – Discover how training culture prevents team drift and why ongoing development is essential for consistent systems and growth. 15:37 – Learn why training and equipping your team produces the highest return on investment in your practice. 16:37 – Understand how casting a compelling vision helps your team see their role in something bigger than a job and fuels long-term engagement. 18:08 – Discover how choosing the short-term challenge of building systems prevents the long-term frustration of running a practice without a strong team. 19:40 - Dr. Sebastian sits down with Success Partner Justin Maxwell of Big Life Financial to explore how chiropractors can turn growing practice income into real wealth. They discuss why many doctors increase revenue yet remain financially stuck as spending rises alongside income. Justin shares how Big Life Financial helps implement financial operating systems that allow doctors to build wealth outside the practice while it grows, along with proactive tax strategies that help them legally keep more of what they earn.   Resources Mentioned Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion on March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/  [https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/] For more information about Big Life Financial please visit: https://biglifefinancial.com/ [https://biglifefinancial.com/]   To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast] Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast:  https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast [https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast]

106 - Stepping Into the Doctor Role With Confidence

Confidence is not automatic when you earn the title doctor. It is built. Dr. Eric DiMartino joins Dr. Lona to unpack the identity shift from graduate to leader and why so many chiropractors shrink instead of stepping fully into the doctor role. They confront the fear of being disliked, the habit of watering down recommendations, and the trap of running a pain-based practice while believing in lifetime wellness care. If you want stronger conversions, deeper conviction, and a practice built on certainty rather than approval, this episode will challenge you to lead with clarity and integrity. Key Highlights 03:23 – Dr. Eric challenges chiropractors to stop telling patients what they want to hear and start telling them what they need. 05:02 – The 10-80-10 rule reframes rejection and where to focus your energy in conversion. 06:24 – Integrity is defined not only by over-recommending care but also by under-recommending it. 08:13 – Empathy, certainty, and passion emerge as the traits patients actually want in healthcare providers. 09:29 – Day one and day two are reframed as a filter for the doctor, not just the patient. 10:38 – The shift from being liked to being respected becomes a turning point for leadership. 13:02 – Systems are positioned as the foundation for freedom and consistent authority. 16:01 – Detaching from money and outcome increases both certainty and conversion. 18:18 – The oncology comparison that drives home what confident recommendations actually look like. 23:15 - Dr. Rachel Hovey is joined by Dr. Naota Hashimoto to explore how Success Partner, TrackStat helps chiropractic practices operate smarter. From AI-driven workflows and no-show automation to real-time stat tracking and recall prioritization, the platform streamlines operations, strengthens accountability, improves retention, and empowers teams to make confident, data-driven decisions that fuel sustainable growth. Resources Mentioned For more information about TrackStat please visit: https://www.trackstat.org/ [https://www.trackstat.org/]    To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast] Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast:  https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast [https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast]

105 - Designing Your Ideal Life as a Chiropractor

What if success is not measured by how big your practice becomes, but by how aligned your life feels? Dr. Lona and Dr. Chris Grier explore what it actually means to build a remarkable life alongside a remarkable practice. They share the real decisions behind homeschooling, transitioning back to public school, structuring weekly marriage meetings, and protecting time for family. This conversation invites chiropractors to clarify their core values, define success on their own terms, and build a practice strong enough to support the life they truly want. It is a grounded reminder that growth only matters if it honors what matters most. Key Highlights 02:18 – The tension between massive business growth and personal values surfaces in a powerful opening reflection. 04:34 – Chris shares the family decision to prioritize homeschooling and intentionally limit business expansion. 05:59 – A deep dive into defining family core values and filtering every major decision through them. 07:37 – Simplicity, freedom, abundance, and peace of mind emerge as guiding anchors for life and business. 10:06 – The shift from homeschooling to public high school becomes a values-based family recalibration. 11:16 – Lona shares the homeschool decision process with her own children and protecting evening family rhythms. 15:24 – The idea of crafting your own dream challenges the social media version of success. 19:27 – Fortitude is required to stop defaulting back into overworking when pressure hits. 20:57 – A call to action: stop the hamster wheel, take time, and intentionally redesign your life. 22:50 - Dr. Kevin Day welcomes Success Partner, Dr. Jeff Langmaid of The Smart Chiropractor to discuss consistent email communication to improve patient retention, reactivations, and overall profitability. They discuss key metrics like net momentum and lifetime value, emphasizing that keeping and reactivating patients is far more cost-effective than constantly acquiring new ones, leading to stronger, more sustainable practice growth.   Resources Mentioned For more information about The Smart Chiropractor please visit: https://thesmartchiropractor.com/ [https://thesmartchiropractor.com/] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast] Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast:  https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast [https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast]

104 - Chiropractic Associate Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

Scaling a chiropractic practice is not about working harder. It is about mastering the associate game. Dr. Bobby and Dr. Lona break down what it actually takes to build a scalable, freedom-driven practice through vision, systems, leadership, and intentional associate development. From a $6 million week milestone to the hard-earned lessons behind investing $400,000 in coaching, this conversation reframes hiring associates as a leadership evolution. If you want growth without burnout, stronger team alignment, and a practice that multiplies impact beyond you, this is the roadmap. Key Highlights 03:18 – Feedback from chiropractic stages sparks a deeper reflection on what truly separates high-level operators. 04:04 – A candid look at investing nearly $400,000 in personal development and what that unlocked in leverage and scale. 05:08 – The associate game gets defined through team categories and the common breakdown points most chiropractors hit. 08:36 – A sharp warning about hiring associates for convenience rather than clarity of vision and capacity. 10:17 – The mismatch problem emerges when personality, role expectations, and marketing realities collide. 14:19 – The theory of constraints reframes when and why an associate actually makes sense for growth. 17:37 – Vision casting is positioned as the leadership responsibility that turns associates into A players. 19:53 – Stats and training become the unglamorous but decisive differentiators in associate performance. 30:23 – The concept of intrapreneurs and seven-figure operators reshapes how succession and long-term growth are viewed. 34:36 - Dr. Chris is joined by Success Partner, Dr. David Fletcher of CLA to explore how neurocentric scanning technology transforms chiropractic communication and practice growth. They discuss using objective nervous system data to improve retention, scale with team leverage, increase PVA, and strengthen certainty in care planning. CLA’s technology enhances attraction, conversion, collections, and long-term scalability.   Resources Mentioned For more information about CLA please visit: https://insightcla.com/ [https://insightcla.com/] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast] To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast [https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast] Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast [https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast]