Build Your Remarkable Practice for Chiropractors

101 - What Sustainable Growth Looks Like in Practice Ownership with Dr. Pete Brettingen

Growth doesn’t always announce itself with big moves or fast wins. Often, it shows up through consistency, restraint, and a willingness to stay anchored when things get uncomfortable. Dr. Lona is joined by Dr. Pete Brettingen for an honest reflection on what growth has looked like across the seasons of his career, from early mentorship and philosophical grounding to scaling practices and leading teams. Together they explore how vision evolves, how discipline protects momentum, and why real growth tends to compound quietly over time rather than all at once. Key Highlights 01:59 – Dr. Pete shares how early exposure to chiropractic philosophy shaped his identity before he ever entered chiropractic school. 03:18 – The role of immersive experiences, travel, and proximity to strong mentors is explored as a foundation for long-term clarity. 04:16 – Dr. Pete walks through a compressed season of personal and professional milestones that set the tone for rapid responsibility. 05:25 – Expansion beyond a single office highlights the shift from solo execution to collaborative leadership. 06:33 – Growth is reframed as something that touches family life, relationships, and capacity, not just business metrics. 07:44 – The importance of a stable philosophical foundation is connected to resisting distraction and short-term trends. 09:13 – Pete reflects on consistency as a strategic advantage in a profession filled with shifting models and shiny objects. 10:20 – The conversation turns toward vision, patience, and the discipline required to build on proven systems. 12:43 – Leadership responsibility expands as teams grow, requiring clearer articulation of purpose and direction. 15:05 – Fear, capacity, and the reluctance to outgrow comfort zones are examined with honesty and perspective. 17:20 – Leveraging people, systems, and shared vision is positioned as essential for scalability and longevity. 18:22 – The episode closes with reflection on stewardship, mentorship, and building practices that support others along the way.   Resources Mentioned Join the TRP Remarkable Attraction Immersion - Oct 10 and 11 in Phoenix, AZ and Oct 24 & 25 in Adelaide, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/  [https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/] 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]

100 - Restoring Practice Momentum Through Focus and Energy with Dr. Rachel Hovey

Momentum is rarely lost all at once. It drifts when focus, energy, and rhythm quietly slip out of alignment. In this conversation, Dr. Lona and returning guest Dr. Rachel Hovey, unpack how practice owners can reset their internal energy, reestablish leadership rhythms, and guide their teams forward after seasons of disruption or low momentum. Through reflection, data awareness, and intentional habits, they explore how sustainable growth begins with personal focus and expands outward into team culture, consistency, and confidence. Sometimes the most meaningful progress begins by choosing to lead with steadiness, presence, and belief in what’s being built. Key Highlights 01:00 – Setting the year in motion by helping yourself and your team reenter work with clarity after the holidays 02:00 – The different leadership demands of being a team of one versus stewarding multiple personalities and roles 03:24 – Where leadership focus truly begins, and how personal misalignment quietly shows up across a practice 04:28 – Establishing daily and weekly rhythms that stabilize momentum when life and business feel scattered 05:26 – Creating space to acknowledge what’s off without letting challenges drain energy or morale 06:35 – The role of discipline and repetition in turning uncomfortable habits into effortless systems 07:44 – Navigating the natural push-and-pause cycles that come with early growth and expansion 08:41 – Designing workdays with intentional sprints and recovery to sustain focus and execution 09:49 – Using small wins as anchors when progress feels slower than expected 10:43 – Recognizing fear-based thinking and redirecting attention toward constructive action 11:25 – Using structured evaluation tools to locate the real source of stalled momentum 11:59 – Embracing the responsibility of being the emotional and energetic tone-setter of the practice 13:44 – Shifting attention from what’s missing to what’s working without ignoring reality 15:16 – Accepting mindset management as an ongoing leadership practice rather than a solved skill 19:14 – The stabilizing power of community, connection, and shared experience for long-term leadership growth   Resources Mentioned Join the TRP Remarkable Attraction Immersion - Oct 10 and 11 in Phoenix, AZ and Oct 24 & 25 in Adelaide, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/  [https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/] 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]

099 - Leading a Practice Through Transition with Dr. Chris Grier

Transitions are inevitable in practice ownership, but how you move through them determines whether they create stress or strength. From team changes to leadership shifts, moments of transition test clarity, trust, and decision-making more than any growth plan ever will. Dr. Lona welcomes back Dr. Chris Grier for an honest conversation about leading through change without forcing outcomes. Together, they explore why accountability creates stability before disruption hits, how intuition works alongside structure, and why discomfort is often the signal that real growth is happening. The episode offers a grounded look at navigating transitions with steadiness, self-awareness, and leadership that guides rather than grips. Key Highlights 00:56 – Why the beginning of a new year naturally brings shifts in behavior, expectations, and decision-making inside a practice. 02:22 – How recognizing seasonal patterns of change helps you better lead both your team and your practice members. 04:10 – What it feels like when a stable season ends and why instability often signals necessary growth. 04:56 – How accountability structures protect your practice when a key team member transitions out. 06:18 – Why most owners only realize what someone handled after they’re gone and how to prevent that. 08:02 – How to decide whether to replace a role immediately or intentionally run lean for a season. 10:28 – Why forcing hires or timelines often creates bigger problems later. 11:56 – How intuition plays a real role in leadership decisions alongside metrics and planning. 16:28 – Why discomfort is a sign of growth and how transitions expose subluxations in your practice. 19:56 – Three practical actions to take right now to lead people more effectively through change.   Resources Mentioned Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/ [https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/] 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]

098 - Boundaries, Roles, And Strengths for Couples in Business with Dr. Chris Grier

Can you and your spouse work in the clinic without hurting your relationship or the business? Dr. Lona talks with Dr. Chris Grier about what most couples underestimate when they decide to work together and why “figuring it out as you go” often creates more friction than growth. They unpack the real pressure points couples face, from blurred boundaries and unspoken expectations to durability and leadership gaps that show up over time. Chris also shares practical guardrails that help couples protect the relationship first while building a clinic that actually supports the life they want. Key Highlights 00:58 – Learn what it takes to work with your spouse on the team, and why Chris calls this a decision you make with “eyes wide open.” 02:58 – Discover why protecting the relationship has to be the real priority if you want the business to last. 04:09 – Hear how to set boundaries for when you talk about work and when you stop, so home does not turn into a second office. 05:11 – Understand why durability and transferability can be harder when the leadership core is a husband and wife duo. 06:18 – Learn what happens to coverage, vacations, and clinic flow when you both leave at the same time, and how to think about that early. 08:16 – Get a simple way to design the business around the life you want, not the other way around. 09:10 – Learn how personality and strengths tools can help you stop expecting your spouse to think like you, and start using what they are great at. 11:25 – Recognize the trap of trying to make everyone good at everything, and what to do instead when someone is not wired for a task. 11:58 – Hear real examples of family dynamics showing up at work, and how to move tense moments “offline” before they damage trust. 23:12 – Walk away with five non-negotiables for working with family: clear roles, real meetings, clear boundaries, strengths, and coaching.   Resources Mentioned 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]

097 - Dr. Olivia Healey: What Real Growth Looks Like in a Startup Clinic

Dr. Lona is joined by Dr. Olivia Healey, owner of Perfect Touch, for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to open fast, ride early momentum, and then hit the emotional and financial shock of a sudden slowdown. Olivia shares how quickly full schedules can expose personal limits, why chasing an industry “number” nearly cost her the life she wanted, and how redefining success brought clarity instead of pressure. She walks through the fear of watching bookings drop while bills stacked up, the mindset shifts that kept her moving forward, and the practical decisions that helped stabilize growth. You’ll also hear how hiring an associate and choosing marketing that truly sounds like her created consistency, higher trust, and space to lead without carrying everything alone. Key Highlights 01:42 – Hear how Olivia moved from associateship to ending her contract early so she could open her own business on her terms. 02:35 – Learn what the first 13–14 months actually looked like after opening, including how fast momentum can build early on. 04:10 – Discover why personal growth becomes the biggest bottleneck once schedules fill and demand increases. 04:45 – Find out how Olivia decided where to cap her personal weekly volume so growth wouldn’t come at the cost of her life. 05:49 – Learn how letting go of an industry-driven future goal created more clarity, peace, and a smarter expansion path. 08:23 – Hear what it’s like to open while rebuilding community from scratch, why early momentum can fade, and how fear shows up when it does. 09:23 – Discover how choosing the right marketing partner rebuilt demand and created trust before patients ever walked in. 10:41 – See why “my face, my words” marketing improves conversion by keeping the message consistent from ad to visit. 13:22 – Learn how hiring an associate created breathing room, stabilized leadership, and made time for life outside the business. 15:57 – Discover how sharing vision with the team builds ownership, momentum, and confidence as the business continues to grow. 18:21 - Dr. Pete is joined by Success Partner, Dr. Roger Sahoury from SprintSet, to show how practice owners can add a proven lifestyle system that drives retention, referrals, and new revenue. You’ll learn how SprintSet fills the lifestyle gap, supports patients with real coaching and technology, and helps practices stay in the conversation beyond pain care. The discussion breaks down impact, scalability, and what it takes to implement without overloading your team.   Resources Mentioned For more information about SprintSet please visit: https://sprintset.com/ [https://sprintset.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]