Is EVERYONE starting their own pelvic health practice these days?! 🤯 It certainly feels that way! More and more pelvic PTs and OTs are leaving traditional employment to go out on their own. And depending on who you ask, that's either the best thing happening in our profession...or a huge problem. In this 'sode, we're digging into why so many clinicians are starting their own practices, what it means for our profession, and why the answer is a whole lot more nuanced than you might think. We're talking about: 📜 Why PTs and OTs are the exception — Unlike chiropractors, psychologists, dentists, and other healthcare professionals, physical therapists haven't historically had a strong tradition of entrepreneurship. Why? 🚀 Why NOW? — The four major forces driving clinicians toward business ownership: declining insurance reimbursement, lack of mentorship, the fallout from COVID, and the desire for more flexibility. ❤️ Is this good for patients? — Why more independent practices can mean greater access, more specialization, more education, and more choices for patients. 💰 The reality of being a solopreneur — Starting a business doesn't automatically mean financial freedom. Many practice owners are working harder, earning less, or struggling to turn a side hustle into a sustainable career. 🧠 Are clinicians going out on their own too early? — The real challenges of being both a newer clinician AND a new business owner, and why continued mentorship matters so much. 🏥 What about employers? — We understand how frustrating it is to invest in training someone only to have them leave and start their own practice. But what responsibility do employers have to create workplaces people actually want to stay in? 🌱 The rise of the multi-clinician cash practice — Why the biggest change might not be the solopreneur boom at all, but the emergence of a THIRD option for clinicians who want great care, great mentorship, and a great career without owning a business. Here's our biggest takeaway: The rise of the solopreneur is GOOD for pelvic health. Period. But that doesn't mean every solopreneur is successful, every clinician should start a business, or every employer is doing something wrong. It means we're finally creating more choices for patients, clinicians, and business owners. And that's something we should ALL be rooting for. 🚀 Ready to Build a Business That Actually Works for You? Starting your own practice is one thing. Building a profitable, sustainable business that supports the life you want is something else entirely. That's exactly why we created the Pelvic PT Rising Accelerator Program. We've helped more than 1,000 pelvic health business owners navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship—from filling their schedules and increasing revenue to building systems, hiring, and creating more freedom. Whether you're a solopreneur looking to finally make your practice financially successful or a growing business owner ready for the next stage, we'd love to help you build something that lasts. 👉 Learn more and join the Accelerator: www.pelvicptrising.com/accelerator About Nicole & Jesse Cozean Pelvic health is hard. We want everyone in this field to have a joyful, impactful career—and for business owners to build something that truly works for them. 🎙️ Pelvic PT Rising Podcast — Over 1 million downloads. 🏥 Founders of PelvicSanity — One of the nation's leading cash-based pelvic health practices. 🎤 Co-Creators of PelviCon — Bringing together the brightest minds in pelvic health. 📚 Authors — The Interstitial Cystitis Solution 🎓 Clinical Educators — Training thousands of pelvic PTs & OTs around the world. 💼 Business Coaches — Helping more than 1,000 pelvic health business owners build thriving practices. Get in Touch! Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com). Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!
