Ep. 186 - Balancing Business Growth and Personal Fulfillment with Doug Kechijian

How do you balance scaling a successful business while preserving time freedom and personal fulfillment?

In this episode, Doug Kechijian, former Air Force Pararescue Jumper and co-founder of a multi-location physical therapy practice, shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. Doug dives into the realities of growing a business, maintaining quality care, and balancing professional ambition and personal well-being. He discusses overcoming challenges in scaling operations, the importance of relationships in business, and the mindset required to pursue time freedom without guilt. Doug’s unique perspective offers valuable insights for both entrepreneurs and medical professionals.

[00:01 - 12:00] From Military to Medicine: Doug's Path to Entrepreneurship

• Doug shares how 9/11 changed his career path and led him to become a PJ
• Transitioning from military service to founding a physical therapy practice
• Importance of aligning skills and passions to find purpose

[12:01 - 24:25] Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality

• Growing from one location to six by leveraging trust-based relationships
• Subleasing as a strategy for growth while managing risk
• Balancing operational consistency across multiple locations

[24:26 - 36:56] Balancing In and On the Business

• Doug reflects on the challenge of balancing hands-on patient care with promoting the business
• Calculating ROI when shifting focus to growth strategies
• The art of taking calculated risks for long-term returns

[36:57 - 49:34] Achieving Time Freedom: Beyond Metrics and Busyness

• Doug explains his ultimate goal of time freedom and avoiding “busy for busy’s sake.”
• The dangers of over-quantified living and unnecessary busyness
• Striving for a life that aligns with values and instincts

[49:35 - 01:03:38] Building Relationships for Lasting Success

• Word-of-mouth marketing as the foundation of Doug's business
• Fostering trust and meaningful connections with clients and partners
• Relationships as the core of entrepreneurial success

Connect with Doug!

Website: Resilient Performance

Connect with Ashton!

Website: Valkere Investment Group

LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group

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Key Quotes:

"True freedom is the ability to be bored without feeling guilty about it.” - Doug Kechijian

“Passion combined with skill creates meaningful work.” - Doug Kechijian