Practice Acceleration Podcast

Everyone loves to talk about winning but the real test of leadership is how you respond when things don't go your way. In this episode, Tristan breaks down why rejection is unavoidable for growing practice owners and how top performers use it as fuel instead of letting it derail them. You'll learn the exact mindset shifts that turn setbacks into momentum, clarity, and better results. You'll discover: Why winners expect rejection and how that mindset makes them more resilient How to detach emotion from execution so you keep moving forward, even when it stings Why rejection is really a performance audit wrapped in emotion (and how to use the data) How to stack proof, build momentum, and kill fear through consistent action Rejection only hurts if you stop moving. Take action, extract the lesson, and momentum becomes inevitable. P.S. If you want to learn more about how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!

Most practice owners think they're confident—but the brutal truth is, most only have conditional confidence. When things are going well, they're unstoppable. But the moment pressure hits—staff leave, leads slow, revenue dips—their confidence vanishes. In this episode, Tristan reveals the truth about confidence that most practice owners refuse to face—and how to build the kind that's unshakable, repeatable, and makes success inevitable. You'll discover: Why confidence isn't a feeling—it's a byproduct of action (and how waiting to "feel ready" keeps you stuck) How comparison kills confidence, and the simple mindset shift to compete only with who you were 90 days ago Why confidence without competence is just ego in disguise, and how to build real confidence through systems and skills The one uncomfortable action that will build your "confidence muscle" faster than anything else Real confidence isn't built by waiting. It's earned through action—especially when you don't feel ready. P.S. If you want to learn more about how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!

Tactics help—but standards transform. In this episode, Tristan and Dave unpack the one lever that moves every metric: raise your standards. When the owner becomes the thermostat (not the thermometer), congruent in word and deed, the whole team levels up. Expect more, demonstrate more, and your practice will follow. You'll discover: Why the standard you walk past is the standard you accept—and how to stop normalizing mediocrity How to lead like a thermostat, not a thermometer, so your team rises to your level The two-thirds rule: your team mirrors your standard—so set it higher than what you expect How to stay congruent and inspired, raising your standards from the inside out so your team follows naturally Strong culture turns ordinary teams into extraordinary ones. When everyone rows to a higher standard, growth becomes inevitable. P.S. If you want to learn more about how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!

Most practices don't have a "people problem"—they have a standards problem. In this episode, Tristan and Sarah reveal how to design culture on purpose: define values, hire against them, manage to them daily, and protect them by acting fast when someone isn't a fit. The result? A culture that powers growth like an engine. You'll discover: How to define 8–12 values so they're more than wall art A hiring pipeline that tests values up-front The thermometer vs. thermostat mindset: enforce standards so A-players don't slide Why toxic high performers cost you more than they bring in—and when to move fast Strong culture turns ordinary teams into extraordinary ones. When everyone rows in the same direction, growth becomes inevitable. P.S. If you want to learn more about how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!

From burnout, overwhelm, and "managing like a therapist"… to leading with confidence, systemizing her practice, and unlocking freedom. In this episode, Tristan chats with Elizabeth Martin, founder of a unique virtual mental health OT practice in Portland, Oregon. After five years in business, Elizabeth transitioned her clinic from contractors to employees but quickly realized leadership was a whole new game. She was working long hours, struggling with management, and unsure how to scale. Six months later, she's cut her clinical hours from 32 to just 1 per week, grown her revenue by $100K per year, and finally feels in control of her business and lifestyle. In this episode you'll learn: How Elizabeth shifted from "practitioner" to confident CEO and leader The systems she put in place that now run without her micromanaging How cutting her clinical hours by 97% gave her the freedom to focus on growth Why she believes every practice owner needs a coach (even if you already have a business degree) How she's built a business that supports her mental health, her team, and her life outside of work This is a must-listen for any healthcare business owner who wants to step out of the grind, lead with clarity, and grow a sustainable, systemized business that runs without being fully dependent on them. P.S. If you want to learn more about how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!

Want more patients from Instagram without spending hours brainstorming content? In this episode, Tristan and Sarah share the viral video framework they just taught inside their member masterclass. You'll learn how to stop the scroll, stand out from competitors, and turn viewers into bookings. You'll discover: Why personal brand matters more than ever (especially with AI) How to find your best-performing content and double down on it A simple hook → credibility → value → CTA script that works every time Trend-hacking: model viral posts in your niche without copying Scene-change hacks, captions & CTAs that keep viewers watching and taking action This is your step-by-step playbook to pack your practice with the right patients and finally make Instagram work for you. P.S. If you want to learn more about how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!

From burnout and zero profit… to running a thriving, systemized, and family-friendly practice. In this episode, Tristan chats with powerhouse chiropractor and boardroom member Paula Basilio, founder of My Back Relief Clinic in Sydney. After returning early from maternity leave and facing a plateau in growth, Paula knew something had to change. Fast forward one year and Paula has grown her clinic by $300K per year, tripled her profit margin to 36%, and completely transformed her life and leadership style. In this episode you'll Learn: How Paula grew from $40K/month to $65K/month while cutting stress and clinical hours The mindset shift that helped her become a confident, high-performing leader How she added 30+ new patients per month with predictable Facebook lead ads Her fast hiring strategy that went from 2 applicants to 22 top-tier candidates in one week Why integrating business and family has made life more fulfilling than ever This is a must-listen for any healthcare business owner who wants to scale sustainably, step into a true CEO role, and create a business that supports their lifestyle and not one that controls it. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.

In this episode, Tristan Bond is joined by long-time Practice Acceleration member Chris Fawcett, founder of the Headache and Pain Management Center in Brisbane. Chris shares his journey from burnout, stress, and $28K/month in revenue… to scaling a 15x larger clinic generating over $100K/month and doing it all without seeing patients. What You'll Learn: How Chris grew from $28K/month to $102K/month in revenue Why more patients isn't the answer if your team lacks systems The mindset shift that helped Chris become a true business leader How to train your team to "sell" ethically and increase patient retention What to focus on each week to stay in growth mode (even during hard times) Learn the exact systems Chris implemented to remove himself from clinical work, consistently train a high-performing team, and build a culture of care that patients love and a business that scales. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.

In this episode, Tristan interviews Jaquelin, a physio and business owner from Townsville, who completely transformed her practice after 15 years of hard slog. Jaquelin shares how she went from 40+ clinical hours per week, feeling burned out and making a loss to now working just 10 hours a week, earning over $200K in profit, and finally enjoying the freedom she built her business for. In this episode you'll learn: How Jaquelin went from reactive stress hiring to building a strong, values-aligned team that performs. Why tracking your numbers weekly is non-negotiable for sustainable growth. The Facebook ad that generated 50 leads in 24 hours — from just $10 — and how she trained her team to convert them. Why culture starts with structure — and how simple weekly meetings reshaped her entire team dynamic. If you want to reduce your hours, boost profits, and finally feel in control of your business — Jaquelin proves it's possible with the right support and systems. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them!If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.

If you're sitting at $50K–$70K/month in revenue and feel like you're stuck on the hamster wheel, this episode is your wake-up call. Most healthcare practice owners try to grow by adding more services, more marketing, more people but that's not the answer. In this episode, Tristan reveals the real reason you're not scaling past $1M… and it's not your marketing. What You'll Learn: Why marketing won't fix your revenue ceiling The critical number you must know before scaling How to systemize treatment recommendations across your team What your team needs to master to get consistent patient "yeses" The 3-part framework to increase revenue by 43% in under 90 days You'll discover the single biggest bottleneck that's silently killing your profits—and how to fix it fast using 3 simple systems you can install in your practice this month. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.

AI isn't just a trend, it's a total game-changer for healthcare practices. But most practice owners are using it wrong. In this episode, Tristan Bond, founder and CEO of Practice Acceleration, shares the 5 most powerful ways AI is helping smart practice owners grow faster, smarter, and with way less stress. Tristan also reveals how he's using custom-trained GPTs in his own business and how his clients are scaling content, improving patient outcomes, training teams, hiring faster, and mastering their numbers with the help of AI. What You'll Learn: Why using AI as a one-off tool is a huge mistake and what to do instead How to integrate AI into repeatable systems for growth The 5 key areas where AI creates massive leverage How a first-time user created a marketing video in just 3 minutes with AI Why AI should be treated like your smartest team member If you want to work less, grow faster, and remove yourself from the day-to-day grind then this episode is your roadmap. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.

In this episode, Tristan Bond interviewed one of our members Trent and Thiago, chiropractors from Sydney, who successfully transformed their clinics from owner-dependent to self-managing, high-growth machines. They also share how they went from being overwhelmed and in the trenches to building systems, hiring strategically, and scaling fast—without burning out. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you are the biggest risk in your business How Trent & Thiago removed themselves from daily operations The exact 4-step framework to systemize your role How to create a business that runs (and grows) without you Why stepping back is the only way to scale with sanity If you're the key person doing everything in your clinic, this is your wake-up call—and your roadmap to freedom. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.

In this powerful episode of the Practice Acceleration Podcast, Tristan Bond dives deep into the inner game—the mindset, energy, and leadership identity you need to win in business and in life. You'll discover why mastering what goes on between your ears is just as important as your strategy and systems. If you want to grow a profitable healthcare practice without losing your sanity, this episode is your blueprint for personal transformation and leadership mastery. In this episode, you'll learn: Why energy is your greatest asset as a leader (and how to protect it) The reframe that will immediately shift how you feel about your responsibilities What to do when you're overwhelmed and how to get momentum fast The secret to gamifying business and getting your team aligned and fired up Why leadership is about what happens when you're not in the room How to use quick wins and low-hanging fruit to spark instant motivation The truth about success, failure, and your identity as a practice owner Whether you're hitting seven figures or just starting out, the way you show up each day directly influences your team's performance, your culture, and your long-term growth. P.S. If you want to learn more on how to scale your healthcare practice, chat with one of our expert coaches at https://practiceacceleration.com/application and see how we can help you! Thanks so much for joining us this week. We hope you love it! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave us a review on iTunes! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! If you're looking for ways to grow your healthcare practice even faster, join our free Facebook group Scale Your Practice.