The Paul Gough Show

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If you're a physical therapy clinic owner looking for tips, tools and strategies for growing your business, this is the podcast for you. Your host is Paul Gough - a former Professional Soccer Physical Therapist turned successful business owner and best selling Author from the UK. As well as running his own 4 location clinic, Paul works with clinic owners from all across the USA, Canada, Britain, Australia and beyond. Paul talks about everything from marketing, sales and hiring staff to leadership, finance and the mindset needed to become a world class clinic owner. Subscribe right NOW!

  1. 1D AGO

    EP647🔥 Paul on Fire: The Rants & Revelations

    In this episode, I go off on one of the most dangerous lies we feed our kids — and ourselves. It all started when my 12-year-old son, Harry, came home from school and told me a “career advisor” stood up in front of his class and declared: “The decisions you make in middle school will affect the rest of your life.” Seriously? At 12? While he’s still playing Minecraft and watching YouTube? So, I did what any rational father would do: I unleashed a proper rant. And now, I’m sharing it with you — because it’s not just about kids. It’s about how YOU were conditioned as a child to be afraid of making mistakes… and how that’s likely still affecting your decision-making as a clinic owner today. This one’s not just a parenting rant — it’s a wake-up call to every clinic owner still looking for permission to build the business they actually want. Turn it up. Take notes. And then go have a real conversation with your kid. Or your younger self. 🔥 Paul Gough. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. On Fire. 🎁 FREE BOOK OFFER: When you subscribe, I’ll send you a real, physical book—your choice from my bestselling lineup—to help you grow your practice and escape the treatment room. Just tell me where to send it:👉www.paulgough.com/free 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/PaulGoughPhysioRooms 📸 Instagram: @ThePaulGough 🎥 YouTube: Paul Gough Media 🐦 Twitter/X: @ThePaulGough 🌐 Website: www.paulgough.com

    11 min

  2. 3D AGO

    EP646 LIVE on Stage at PPM 2025: From Tears to Triumph

    What happens when five burned-out, overwhelmed PT owners finally decide they’re done doing business the hard way? In this raw and emotional episode, we take you behind the scenes of PPM LIVE 2025 — and into the hearts and minds of 5 clinic owners who stood on stage and revealed the exact moment everything changed. You’ll hear the truth about what it really feels like to run a clinic on empty — and the breakthrough strategies, mindset shifts, and decisions that turned things around… fast. From building profitable concierge services, to hiring their first admin, launching workshops, and finally letting go of control — these are real stories from real clinic owners who stopped trying to survive and finally started to scale. This episode is for the PT owner who’s at a crossroads — who knows there’s more, but isn’t sure where to begin. If you’ve ever felt like walking away, listen to this first. Because if it changed everything for them… it can change everything for you, too. 👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: www.paulgough.com/free 📲 Follow Paul here: 🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – https://www.paulgough.com/podcast/ 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/PaulGoughPhysioRooms 📸 Instagram: @ThePaulGough 🎥 YouTube: Paul Gough Media 🐦 Twitter/X: @ThePaulGough 🌐 Website: www.paulgough.com

    42 min

  3. NOV 10

    EP644🔥 Paul On Fire: "They Said I Sounded Like a Car Salesman... Here’s Why That’s a GOOD Thing”

    Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — and in this special Paul on Fire episode, I’m going off. Wherever I go in the world, people tell me they love it when I rant — so that’s exactly what I’m giving you today. No fluff. No filters. Just raw, unfiltered truth for clinic owners who are sick of being stuck. I’m talking about: That guy who told me I sounded like a car salesman… and why people who hate being sold to are usually terrible at selling.Why most clinic owners are trying to save their way to success instead of learning how to SELL their way there.How I’ve built three 7-figure businesses, generated over $60 million, and helped 1,000+ clinic owners do the same — not by playing it safe, but by mastering marketing and sales.The real reason your schedule isn’t full… and why your team might be too soft to fix it.Why the best clinic owners are part Mars (fiery, hot, action-takers) and part Saturn (strategic, calm, future-focused)… and what happens when you lean too far into either.Look, I’m not here to be your friend — I’m here to be your coach. If you want someone to pat you on the back and tell you it’s okay to stay broke and burned out, go listen to someone else. But if you’re ready to take control, take action, and get out of the treatment room… this episode is for you. 🎁 FREE BOOK OFFER:When you subscribe, I’ll send you a real, physical book—your choice from my bestselling lineup—to help you grow your practice and escape the treatment room. Just tell me where to send it: 👉 www.paulgough.com/free 🔥 Paul Gough. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. On Fire. Subscribe now. The revolution has started.

    6 min

  4. NOV 7

    EP643 Paul Meets: Carrie Jose —From Solo Clinician to 7-Figure Practice Owner

    In this special episode of Paul Meets, I sit down with one of the original members of the Planet Paul community — Carrie Jose, founder of CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (https://cjphysicaltherapy.com/). Carrie’s story is one of bold moves, big mindset shifts, and the resilience it takes to grow a business where everyone said it wouldn’t work. 🔑 Inside this conversation:• Why Carrie left Washington, D.C. and restarted from scratch in a town where nobody knew her• The moment she realized she didn’t want to be treating patients until 60 — and what she did about it• How she scaled past $300K… then to $1M… and now heading toward $2.5M• The “invisible” skills she had to learn (like hiring, managing, and systems) to become a real business owner• Her take on loneliness as a business owner — and why finding the right coach and tribe changed everything• What she loves most about being a CEO today — and what’s next for her wellness division 🔥 Whether you're just getting started or scaling fast, this episode is filled with real, raw, and practical insights from someone who's lived it. ———— 👉 Subscribe to the "Paul Meets" podcast now – and never miss an episode that could change the course of your business.  🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – https://www.paulgough.com/podcast/ 👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: www.paulgough.com/free 📲 Follow Paul here: 🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – https://www.paulgough.com/podcast/ 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/PaulGoughPhysioRooms 📸 Instagram: @ThePaulGough 🎥 YouTube: Paul Gough Media 🐦 Twitter/X: @ThePaulGough 🌐 Website: www.paulgough.com ------------------------ #paulgough #thepaulgoughshow #physio #physicaltherapist #physiotherapy #pt #physicaltherapy #privatepractice #businessgrowth #marketing #marketingtips #digitalmarketing #growth #success #mindset #business #sales #PaulGough #PTMarketing #PhysioFunnels #PrivatePractice #ClinicOwner #MarketingForPTs #PhysioBusiness #TimeFreedom #BusinessGrowth #FemaleEntrepreneur ------------------------ PAUL GOUGH is a multi-time No.1 bestselling author of The New Patient Accelerator Method, The Physical Therapy Hiring Solution, and The Healthy Habit. He is also a former professional soccer physical therapist turned successful clinic owner from the UK (a country where healthcare is free). He is the founder of the Paul Gough Physio Rooms – a successful cash pay clinic he started from a spare room in his home with no money down and with no business or marketing skills. He has since scaled his clinic from one to four locations, and zero to $1m in cash pay revenue and he now helps clinic owners all across America and around the world to get more cash pay patients using his proven systems.

    29 min

  5. NOV 5

    Ep642 💯 Paul's Highlights: The Best of This Week

    Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — welcome back to another episode of The Paul Gough Audio Experience. In today’s show, I’ve pulled together the BEST clips that have gone out across my social channels this past week — but now, you get them in audio format so you can listen on the move, at the gym, or wherever you get your thinking done. 🔥 Inside this episode: - Why trying to please everyone is a losing game - How creativity only flows when you’re balanced and centered - What “counterbalancing” really looks like as a business owner and parent - The two things that define your success: leverage and your ability to handle risk - The real difference between building a clinic and building a business that transforms lives - Why you MUST stop selling your skills and start marketing the transformation you deliver If you're growing a business and you're serious about breaking past the income plateau and reclaiming your time, this episode will hit you hard in the right way. 📲 Want to see these clips? Head to Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube — just search @ThePaulGough. We’re posting content daily to help you become the best business owner you can be. 🎧 Listen now and turn up the volume. 👉 Follow @thepaulgough on Instagram to watch the clips and get daily business-building tips. 🎁 FREE BOOK OFFER: When you subscribe, I’ll send you a real, physical book—your choice from my bestselling lineup—to help you grow your practice and escape the treatment room. Just tell me where to send it:👉 www.paulgough.com/free 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/PaulGoughPhysioRooms 📸 Instagram: @ThePaulGough 🎥 YouTube: Paul Gough Media 🐦 Twitter/X: @ThePaulGough 🌐 Website: www.paulgough.com

    7 min

  6. NOV 3

    EP641🔥 Paul on Fire: Ditch the Rules

    Hey, it’s Paul Gough here — and this episode might just be my favorite rant yet. I’ve gone full throttle on everything from why insurance is the slow death of your clinic, to what’s actually keeping you broke and burned out. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or just done with being overworked and underpaid… this one’s for you. Inside this Paul on Fire episode: - Why the insurance system is a sinking ship (and how to escape without jumping overboard overnight) - How to build a lucrative hybrid clinic with cash-pay services that patients actually want - The real reason you feel so drained by your staff (hint: it’s not just the work) - Why marketing isn’t about you — it’s about who your patient wants to become - And why most clinic owners think they’re marketing… but are really just advertising out of desperation Plus: the emotional freedom you’ll finally get when you stop being “just” a clinician and start thinking like a real business owner If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “There has to be another way…” — this is it. 💥 You’re either going to keep playing by someone else’s rules… or you’ll set fire to the old system and start creating a business on your terms. 🎁 FREE BOOK OFFER:
 When you subscribe, I’ll send you a real, physical book—your choice from my bestselling lineup—to help you grow your practice and escape the treatment room. Just tell me where to send it:
👉 www.paulgough.com/free 🔥 Paul Gough. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. On Fire.

    7 min

  7. OCT 29

    EP640 💯 Paul's Highlights: Viral Clinic Owner Truths, Marketing Rants, and Leadership Lessons

    This episode of The Paul Gough Audio Experience brings together my most viral social media clips from the past week—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the frontlines of real business ownership. In this highlight reel, I dive deep into what separates thriving clinic owners from everyone else. You’ll hear me on: Why buying new machines doesn’t make you more money (but marketing does)The three things every profitable business owner must obsess over—marketing, brand, and teamHow to handle tough leadership calls and stop letting employees dictate your growthThe truth about “work-life balance” and why counterbalancing is the real gameWhy you’ll never be judged fairly by those who don’t understand what it means to run a business If you’re ready to hear the truths most clinic owners avoid—and you want to make more money, lead stronger teams, and finally build a business that runs without you—this is your episode. 🎧 Listen now and turn up the volume. 👉 Follow @thepaulgough on Instagram to watch the clips and get daily business-building tips. 🎁 FREE BOOK OFFER:When you subscribe, I’ll send you a real, physical book—your choice from my bestselling lineup—to help you grow your practice and escape the treatment room. Just tell me where to send it:👉 ⁠⁠www.paulgough.com/free⁠⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/PaulGoughPhysioRooms⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ThePaulGough⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Paul Gough Media⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠@ThePaulGough⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.paulgough.com

    7 min

  8. OCT 27

    EP639 🔥 Paul On Fire: The “AND” Life vs. The Broke Life

    This episode will rattle your cage—in the best way possible. In this Paul On Fire episode, I go off about one of the most toxic beliefs holding clinic owners back: the idea that you have to choose between success in business or fulfillment in life. You’ve been taught that wanting BOTH is greedy. That to be a good parent, you need to sacrifice your ambition. That to run a clinic, you can’t have freedom, travel, or wealth. Bollocks. I call BS on it all—and share exactly how I’ve built a business AND a life worth living… and how I’m raising my kids to do the same. 🔊 Here’s what else I cover in this episode: The deadly mindset of “either/or” that’s silently keeping you brokeHow to talk transformation in your marketing so you can charge $200/session (not $60)Why bragging about “great customer service” is a one-way ticket to being ignoredThe real reason most physio businesses fail (spoiler: it’s not overspending on marketing—it’s not spending enough)And why the most profitable thing you can do might just be… booking a plane ticket to an in-person event If you’re running a clinic but feel like you’re stuck in a job, THIS is the slap you need to wake up. ⚠️ WARNING: Explicit language, brutal truths, and the occasional motivational punch in the gut included. 🎁 FREE BOOK OFFER: When you subscribe, I’ll send you a real, physical book—your choice from my bestselling lineup—to help you grow your practice and escape the treatment room. Just tell me where to send it: 👉 www.paulgough.com/free 🔥 Paul Gough. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. On Fire. Subscribe now. The revolution has started.

    6 min
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If you're a physical therapy clinic owner looking for tips, tools and strategies for growing your business, this is the podcast for you. Your host is Paul Gough - a former Professional Soccer Physical Therapist turned successful business owner and best selling Author from the UK. As well as running his own 4 location clinic, Paul works with clinic owners from all across the USA, Canada, Britain, Australia and beyond. Paul talks about everything from marketing, sales and hiring staff to leadership, finance and the mindset needed to become a world class clinic owner. Subscribe right NOW!

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  • Creator
    The Paul Gough
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    646
  • Rating
    Explicit
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