From Side Hustle to Full Business: Creating a Subscription Model for Your PT Practice

The evolving landscape of physical therapy as clinicians consider new business models beyond traditional patient visits. This conversation covers why PTs are turning to personal branding and content creation to supplement and even replace clinic income. We explore building patient subscription models, creating a lasting personal brand, and even developing boxed solutions that provide ongoing value to patients. Special attention is given to the costs and benefits of concierge care models, how physical therapists can leverage YouTube and social media as secondary revenue streams, and practical steps to start a subscription-based offer in your practice.

Chapters with Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction and Recap of Key Topics
• 01:00 – The Role of Opportunity Cost in Content Creation
• 04:30 – Why PTs Should Consider Branding Themselves
• 08:00 – The Risks and Rewards of Building a Personal Brand
• 12:45 – Exploring Revenue Beyond Insurance Reimbursement
• 15:50 – Selling a YouTube Channel or Clinic: Is it Feasible?
• 20:10 – Creating a Subscription-Based Model for Patient Care
• 23:30 – Practical Strategies for Building a Concierge Practice
• 28:00 – Why More PTs are Embracing Digital Content Creation
• 32:00 – The Idea of a Mastermind for Subscription-Based PT Models
• 35:45 – Offering Clients Value through a Boxed Subscription Solution
• 40:00 – Final Thoughts and Announcing Upcoming Programs

Quotes for Social Media:

1. "If you're a PT, don’t just ask 'Can we do this?' — ask 'How can we make this happen?'"
2. "Working for insurance providers feels like minimum wage for PTs. To deliver exceptional care, you have to move past that."
3. "Building a patient subscription model could be a game changer. PTs shouldn't just treat; they should innovate."