The Staffless Practice Podcast

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jack M. Bourla, President of Sherman College of Chiropractic, my alma mater, and someone I have so much respect for in this profession. Jack and I start with something that sounds simple but somehow gets really complicated in chiropractic: What do we actually do, and how do we communicate it clearly? We talk about chiropractic, the nervous system, and why our message can get so watered down when hundreds of chiropractors a...

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with two women I absolutely adore: Dr. Courtney Busbee and Dr. Rosemary Batanjski. These are two women who remind me over and over again that we are allowed to build practices, businesses, and lives that actually work for us. Courtney is one of those people who seems to live in possibility. She has built, reinvented, traveled, pivoted, sold her practice, started new chapters, and somehow continues to carry this beautiful belief tha...

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Russ Rosen, one of the most respected educators in the chiropractic profession and someone who has been a mentor, coach, and trusted voice in my life for decades. Russ and I have known each other for over 20 years, and every time we talk, I walk away with a reminder of why communication matters so much in practice. His focus has always been helping doctors move beyond simply getting people out of pain and toward helping pe...

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Libs, a chiropractor, lactation consultant, educator, and one of those people who immediately feels like a joy sparker. Dr. Steph is based in sunny San Diego, where she leads Cafe of Life Chiropractic alongside a team of four associates. She has been serving families since 2013, with a deep focus on perinatal and pediatric chiropractic care. She is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College West, holds her CA...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marcy, a chiropractor, multi-location practice owner, and accountability coach with Staffless Practice. We talk about her journey from running a solo practice to building two physical locations and four satellite locations. Dr. Marcy shares how tracking statistics, creating strong systems, investing in the right people, and recognizing each team member’s unique strengths helped her grow. We also discuss when to hire, how to plan your marketing, why account...

What if the biggest obstacle to my success isn't burnout, but the expectations I've placed on myself? In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lauryn for an honest conversation about the realities of practice ownership, entrepreneurship, and creating a life that aligns with my goals. Together, we explore why so many healthcare professionals feel exhausted, how perfectionism can keep me stuck, and what it really takes to build a practice that supports both my purp...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Holly Tucker, chiropractor, Profit First professional, and financial coach, to talk about something most practice owners avoid… money. And not just money, but the way we think about money. We dive into what really happens behind the scenes of a growing practice, why so many practitioners feel stuck financially (even when they’re busy), and how a simple shift in structure can completely change your relationship with your income. Dr. Holly breaks down the Pr...

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sat down with Michelle Grasek, an acupuncturist and marketing mentor who has spent over a decade helping practitioners grow their practices in a way that actually feels good. We talked about something I know so many of us struggle with… how to market your practice without feeling fake, pushy, or completely burned out. Michelle shares how she went from running her own acupuncture practice to teaching marketing, and why consistency, con...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Smith, someone whose name comes up again and again when it comes to finances, money mindset, and running a profitable practice. I wanted to have this conversation because I see it all the time. Practice owners are busy, fully booked, and still feel like they are not making any money. I have been there too. We talk about the Profit First model and why taking profit first instead of last can completely change how a practice operates. More importantly, ...

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Aaron LeBauer, a physical therapist who has built his entire career around a cash-based practice model. Aaron started as a massage therapist more than 25 years ago and eventually became a physical therapist but one thing never changed: he never took insurance. Instead, he built a practice centered on giving patients the time, attention, and problem-solving they often don’t get in traditional healthcare systems. In our conv...

In this episode, I sit down for a powerful conversation with Jason Stein—acupuncturist, business coach, and founder of Wellness Renegades—to talk about what really happens after we answer the call to become a healer. We explore the tension so many practitioners feel between loving the medicine and struggling with the business. Jason shares his journey from hospital-based care to building a fully booked practice in a rural town, and why profitability, visibility, and systems are not in conflic...

What if real healthcare didn’t start with prescriptions but with lifestyle, time, and actually being heard? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Anthony Maciello, founder of Lifestyle Telemedicine, to talk about what’s broken in the conventional medical system and what’s emerging to replace it. After losing 160 pounds and reclaiming his own health, Anthony shifted his work from personal coaching to building a telemedicine platform that connects patients with board-certified lif...

What does it truly mean to be a chiropractor and how do you build a practice that feels ethical, aligned, and sustainable? In this episode, Dr. Jodi Dinnerman sits down with Dr. Jack Bourla, President of Sherman College of Chiropractic, for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on chiropractic identity, professional integrity, and building a practice you actually love. Drawing from over 25 years in private practice and his current role guiding future chiropractors, Dr. Bourla addresses comm...