The Wealthy Practitioner

What To Do When Everything Feels Like It’s Going Wrong In Business

This week on the The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Nikki talks about what to do when business feels hard and everything starts feeling heavier than it actually is. Inside this episode: * Why you need to check numbers before emotions * The danger of isolating during hard seasons * Staying in routine when things feel uncertain * Avoiding impulsive business decisions * Looking for bottlenecks instead of drama * Why community and perspective matter so much as a leader If you’ve been stressed, overwhelmed, or questioning everything after a hard week in business, this episode is your reminder that temporary pressure does not equal failure. Missed out on the 5 day Money Challenge? Join us for our free masterclass [https://thewealthypractitioner.com/] on Tuesday, May 26th!

One Bad Week Does Not Mean a Bad Business

This week on the The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Nikki gets real about one of the most stressful weeks she’s had in a long time and the mindset shifts that helped pull her back out of it. From team stress, leadership pressure, and unexpected business challenges to spiraling over numbers and feeling like everything is falling apart, Nikki shares an honest look at what it actually feels like to lead during hard seasons and why one bad week does not equal a bad business. Inside this episode: * Making decisions that make everyone else happy except you * How mindset can either stop or accelerate your momentum * The importance of having mentors and community who pull you out of old patterns * Why resilience is one of the most important business skills you can build Nikki also shares how coaching from Stephanie helped her reframe the situation and remember that hard moments are temporary, not permanent. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, stressed about money, or questioning yourself as a business owner, this episode is your reminder that tough weeks happen — but they do not define your future. Plus, hear more about the upcoming Gold Mind 5-Day Challenge [https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/money-challenge-863188?am_id=nikki5929] and how TWP is focusing on “Money May” to help practitioners improve their relationship with money, mindset, and financial habits. Listen in and remember:   One bad week is not a bad business.

What I Learned About Money at 15

Money isn’t just about how much you make. It’s about how you think, how you feel, and who you are when you have it. In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind my relationship with money… from losing everything as a teenager, to spending everything I made, to having my identity stolen and being forced to look at money differently. For a long time, I didn’t feel safe with money. Not because I couldn’t make it, but because I didn’t trust that I could keep it. That showed up in ways I didn’t even realize. Avoiding my numbers. Making emotional decisions. Spending as fast as I earned. This episode breaks down the identity shifts that changed everything for me. Not just in how I make money, but in how I hold it, manage it, and lead with it. If you’ve ever felt like you can make money but can’t keep it, or money creates more stress than freedom, this episode will hit. We also talk about: * How childhood experiences shape your money beliefs * The fear of losing everything overnight * Why making more money doesn’t solve the problem * What it actually means to feel safe with money * The shift into CEO-level financial leadership This is exactly why Stephanie is hosting Gold Mind. It’s a 5-day live program with daily calls focused on your money mindset, patterns, and beliefs so you can actually change how you operate with money. Sign up using this link [https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/goldmind?am_id=nikki5929] or head to my Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drnikkicottis/] and grab the link in my bio. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

The 5 Phases of Scaling with Alejandro

Most practice owners think they have a revenue problem. What they actually have is a phase problem — and until you know which one you're in, you can't build your way out of it. In this episode with Alejandro, he is walking you through the five phases of business scaling from the book Scale or Fail — the exact roadmap for moving from "I am the business" to "the business runs without me." If you've ever felt guilty taking a vacation, watched your team wait on you for every decision, or wondered why hitting a million in revenue somehow created more chaos instead of less, this framework will show you exactly where you are and what's keeping you stuck. In this episode: The Seeker (Phase 1) — You are the business. Revenue stops when you stop. Why this phase feels like survival mode, and why that's actually okay. The Pioneer (Phase 2) — You made your first hire and somehow got busier. The micromanagement trap and why delegating tasks isn't the same as trusting outcomes. The Ringleader (Phase 3) — The real burnout phase. You've got a team, you're building systems while putting out fires, and nobody knows the priorities because there are no SOPs yet. This is where most owners break. The Co-Creator (Phase 4) — Usually $500K+ businesses where leaders own their divisions, your team brings you three solutions instead of three questions, and revenue actually grows when you're gone. The Visionary (Phase 5) — The business runs without your daily presence. You protect the vision, hold the culture, and spend your time on what only you can do. (Plot twist: it may run better without you in the room.) What we dig into: * Why million-dollar providers are often further from Visionary than $250K owners * The shift from boss to leader — and why you can't reach Phase 5 without it * Developing team members who exceed your capabilities (including patients who prefer other providers over you — and why that's a win) * Setting authority levels so your team stops bringing every $300 problem to your desk Your homework:Grab a notebook and answer these three questions honestly: 1. Where am I right now? 2. Where do I want to be in 12 months? 3. Where do I want to be in 24 months? Then ask the harder one: Am I the bottleneck preventing forward movement?Mentioned in this episode: * 📚 Scale or Fail — the source of the five-phase framework * 🏆 Gold Mind Program — May 18, Monday through Friday May 22nd * 💰 This month's theme: Cash flow * 🌴 San Diego Tour Event — speakers announced, come join us * 👥 TWP Community — where the real conversations happen If this episode hit home, share it with a practice owner who needs to hear it. And if you're ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own business, come find us inside the TWP Community.

Q1 Audit: How to Enter Q2 on Track and on Fire

In this solo episode, Gabrielle pulls back the curtain on exactly how she and Trey audit their business at the end of every quarter — and walks you through the 7-area framework they use to make sure they're hitting their yearly goals, not just guessing their way through. Whether you're a chiropractor, wellness practitioner, or entrepreneur in any industry, this is your blueprint for turning data into direction so you can crush Q2 with clarity and confidence. WHAT WE COVER: - Why tracking stats is the pulse check your business needs (and how to get over the fear of looking at the numbers) - The 7 areas Gabrielle and Trey audit every single quarter:    1. Marketing — where your best clients are actually coming from    2. Numbers and Office Stats — conversions, retention, attrition, PVA    3. Financials — overhead, spending, savings, debt pay-down    4. Risk Audit — key man risk, client concentration, marketing vulnerability    5. Team and Systems — who's thriving, what's creating friction    6. Personal and Life — health, energy, relationships, alignment    7. Impact and Vision — are you actually on track for the impact you say you want? - The guiding questions to ask yourself in each category - Why this needs to be a full CEO day, not a 30-minute breeze-through - How auditing Q1 sets up an even bigger Q4 and a stronger 2027 - A behind-the-scenes look at the QBR (Quarterly Business Review) framework Nikki built inside The Wealthy Practitioner KEY TAKEAWAY: Data isn't scary — it's information. And when you stop running your business on vibes and start running it on clarity, every quarter becomes an opportunity to pivot, refine, or double down on what's actually working. GUIDING QUESTIONS TO SIT WITH: - Where are my top 10 best clients coming from? - What am I doing that isn't producing results? - Where am I guessing instead of tracking? - What happens if I step away from my business? - Am I getting closer to my perfect day? - Is my current pace aligned with my vision? Grab a notebook, block out a CEO day, and let this episode be your roadmap for the quarter ahead. — Loved this episode? Share it with a fellow practitioner or entrepreneur who needs to hear it, and don't forget to leave us a review. Follow along on instagram @wealthypractitioners  [https://www.instagram.com/WealthyPractitioners]