The Wealthy Practitioner

Dr. Nikki Cottis
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Tired of your wellness practice owning you? We help chiropractors, naturopaths, therapists, and coaches build profitable, scalable businesses—without burning out, losing family time, or giving up freedom. Hosted by Dr. Nikki Cottis, Dr. Alejandro Elias, and Dr. Gabrielle Manto, you'll hear real talk on profits, leadership, ownership, and systems that put your life first.  Subscribe for practical strategies to make your business work for you - even when you’re not in the building.

  1. 3D AGO

    From Pop Up to Tour - Identity and Expansion with Nikki and Gabrielle

    This episode is a behind-the-scenes debrief of our first official Wealthy Practitioner Tour - and a conversation about growth that goes far beyond business strategy. What started as intimate pop-ups has evolved into something much bigger. With over 250 practitioners in the room, this event marked a clear shift: not just in scale, but in identity, leadership, and responsibility. In this episode, we unpack: Why this season required us to stop calling these events “pop-ups”The energetic difference between consuming information vs. making decisionsWhy identity work always precedes business growthHow sales becomes effortless when self-trust is solidThe role of proximity and community in collapsing timelinesWhat this next chapter of The Wealthy Practitioner really demands This wasn’t about learning more tactics.  It was about letting go of who you’ve been so you can lead as who you’re becoming. If you’ve felt the pull to expand — in your business, your leadership, or your life — this episode will help you name it, trust it, and move with it. Ready to Go Deeper? Join the 90 Day Sprint Waitlist  Build the systems, capacity, and identity required to scale without burnout.   Join the 90 Day Sprint Waitlist Get on the August Event Waitlist  Be in the room for the next Wealthy Practitioner live experience.   Join the August Event Waitlist! You don’t reach the next level by doing more.  You reach it by becoming someone who can hold more.

    18 min

  2. FEB 2

    An Introduction to a Different Conversation

    This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter! Aligned for Success was exactly what it was meant to be - and now, the conversation is expanding. In this announcement episode, we share the evolution of The Wealthy Practitioner - not just as a business, but as a platform and now a podcast. This next season reflects growth, and the reality that leadership is better explored through multiple perspectives. The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast will be hosted by: Nikki Cottis - business owner, mom, and leader who rebuilt her practice from the ground up with sustainability and real life in mind  Gabrielle Manto - fast, clean growth built on clarity, execution, and aligned decision-making  Alejandro Elias - multi-clinic owner with a bold vision rooted in standards, systems, and leadership at scale  Each host brings a different path, season, and lens- but a shared commitment to truth, integrity, and honest conversations about building a business that actually works. In this episode, we talk about: Why this evolution happened  What changes, and what stays the same  The power of multiple voices in leadership conversations  What listeners can expect from the new Wealthy Practitioner Podcast  This isn’t a goodbye.   It’s a broader, deeper conversation- built for where the work is now. Welcome to the new Wealthy Practitioner Podcast! Follow us on instagram: @wealthypractitioners Join the 90DS Waitlist!

    11 min

  3. JAN 26

    The Version of Me That Built It... Won’t Take It Where It’s Going

    Growth doesn’t just stretch your business - it stretches you. In this episode, I talk about the quiet evolution that happens when the version of you that built your success can’t sustainably take it where it’s going next. We cover: ● Why growth creates internal tension ● What it really means to outgrow old identities ● The difference between effort and evolution ● Why hustle and over-responsibility eventually stop working ● How identity lag is a normal part of becoming This episode is for business owners who feel the shift happening and know the next level requires more than just doing more. The podcast is evolving. New conversations begin soon- make sure you’re subscribed! 🚀 Ready to evolve your business too? Join the 90 Day Sprint waitlist

    13 min

  4. JAN 19

    Culture is Built in the Everyday

    In this episode, Nikki breaks down what workplace culture really is - and why it’s shaped by daily actions, not mission statements. This episode explores how standards and ownership define culture over time. Nikki explains the difference between meeting minimum expectations and true ownership, and why what leaders tolerate ultimately becomes the standard. The episode closes with a reminder on the importance of clarity and consistency - plus a teaser for an upcoming pivot in the podcast. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why culture is something people experience, not something you explain  How standards - spoken and unspoken - shape behavior  The difference between compliance and ownership  Why what you tolerate becomes your culture  How clarity and consistency build trust  Key Takeaway Culture isn’t created in meetings.   It’s created in the everyday.

    9 min

  5. JAN 12

    Why Most of My Travel is an Investment - Not a Vacation

    People often tell me, “You travel so much.”   But what they see from the outside doesn’t tell the full story. The truth is, nearly 85% of my travel isn’t vacation - it’s work.   It’s leadership.   And it’s a direct investment into myself and the businesses I’m responsible for. In this episode, I’m sharing the honest perspective behind why I travel the way I do, how I think about self-investment as a mom, and why occasional work trips can create long-term stability, clarity, and presence - not distance. This conversation is especially for you if you’ve ever: Felt guilty investing in yourself or your business  Questioned whether growth opportunities are “worth it” as a mom  Worried about what people think when your ambition is visible  Wanted to build something sustainable without burning out  What we cover in this episode: Why most of my travel is intentional work, not leisure  How investing in yourself directly strengthens your business  What it really looks like to be “still working,” just in a different capacity  The myth that being away means being less present  How short-term absence can create long-term stability and freedom  Why self-investment and business growth are not separate- they’re inseparable  I also speak directly to moms who are carrying the mental load - the ones building businesses, leading teams, and still questioning whether it’s okay to want more. Here’s the truth I want you to hear: You’re not choosing yourself instead of your family.   You’re choosing the version of you who can lead all of it well.  Ready to Make a Strategic Investment? If this episode resonated, and you know your business needs a stronger, clearer version of you in the next 90 days, I want you to join the 90 Day Sprint waitlist. The 90 Day Sprint is a focused container for business owners who want to: Strengthen their leadership  Clean up their finances  Reduce decision fatigue  Build momentum without burning everything down  This isn’t about doing more.   It’s about investing at the right level. Join the 90 Day Sprint waitlist! And if you’ve been waiting for permission to invest in yourself, consider this it!

    16 min

  6. JAN 5

    Overwhelm, Ownership and Decision Fatigue

    If you feel constantly overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like your business still depends too heavily on you, this episode will help you reframe what’s really going on. In this episode, Nikki breaks down why overwhelm isn’t caused by how much there is to do — it’s caused by how much still belongs to you. From decision fatigue to unclear ownership, she explains how leaders quietly become the bottleneck without realizing it, and why the solution isn’t doing more, but deciding differently. This conversation is about stepping into true leadership, creating clarity, and learning how to release what no longer needs your direct involvement so your business can actually move forward. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why overwhelm is often a leadership signal, not a time problem  How decision fatigue keeps you mentally “on” all the time  The difference between being busy and being overextended  Why unclear ownership creates stress for both you and your team  How to identify what still belongs to you - and what shouldn’t  The mindset shift that creates momentum instead of burnout  Key Concepts Discussed: Overwhelm vs. volume  Ownership and responsibility  Decision fatigue  Leadership clarity  Letting go without losing control  Creating space for growth  Key Takeaway You don’t need more hours.   You don’t need to work harder. You need clearer ownership — so you can stop carrying what was never meant to stay with you. When you release what no longer belongs to you, you create space for what’s next. Call to Action If this episode hit close to home and you’re realizing your business needs clearer structure, better ownership, and cleaner leadership systems, the 90 Day Sprint was created for exactly this season. The 90 Day Sprint helps you: Reduce overwhelm  Clarify roles and ownership  Build systems that support growth  Step into the CEO role without burning out  👉 Join the 90 Day Sprint waitlist to be the first to know when doors open.

    13 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    End of Year Reflections - I Am Just Getting Started

    This episode is a personal reflection on a year that changed everything. In 2025, Nikki turned 40 - and instead of slowing down, something told her to do more, better. This episode is about identity shifts, capacity expansion, and the quiet confidence that comes when you stop proving and start leading. From celebrating her 40th birthday in Paris and London, to stepping into a bigger role at The Wealthy Practitioner, to realizing just how much her brain and leadership capacity have expanded- Nikki shares what this year taught her, how it reshaped her identity, and why her 40s feel like the decade where everything comes together. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a perspective shift. In This Episode, Nikki Reflects On: Why turning 40 felt less like a milestone and more like a permission slip  The difference between her 20s, 30s, and the decade she’s stepping into now  How travel, especially Paris, reconnects her to creativity and vision  What changed when she took on a bigger role inside The Wealthy Practitioner  How learning systems, backend strategy, and content creation stretched her capacity  The identity shift from “doing it all” to leading with clarity and confidence  Why her 40s feel like the decade where everything finally compounds  2025 Through Nikki’s Lens 20s: Learning, school, becoming  30s: Building — business, family, foundation  40s: Expansion, refinement, and execution  This year wasn’t about doing more. It was about becoming someone who can hold more. Growth isn’t always louder. Sometimes it looks like clarity, efficiency, and trusting yourself more. If you feel like you’re stepping into a new version of yourself - you’re not behind. You’re right on time. Follow Nikki on Instagram: @DrNikkiCottis

    15 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Why You Need a CEO Day

    In this episode of Aligned for Success, Nikki breaks down why “working harder” and cramming more into your schedule is not the thing that’s going to grow your practice. If you’re always working in your business and never truly on it, you’ve quietly become the bottleneck. Nikki talks about the concept of a CEO day- a protected block of time where you step out of the daily grind, clear the mental load, and make clean, high-level decisions that actually move the business forward. She walks you through exactly what a CEO Day is, what it is not, and a simple six-step flow you can use to make your next CEO Day powerful, not just productive. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why constantly “being in the office” can keep your business stuck, even if you love the hustle  The difference between working in your business vs. working on your business  What a true CEO Day is (and why it can’t be squeezed into your lunch break or late-night admin time)  How to create protected time and space so you’re not interrupted by “quick questions” and fires  A simple, six-step flow for running a CEO Day without turning it into another rigid to-do list  How to use CEO Days to identify your biggest constraint instead of chasing the loudest problem  The one clean decision you need to walk away with so your team can execute and you stay in vision  CEO Day Flow (6 Steps) Protect the time + space – This is not an admin day in disguise; no quick questions, no team interruptions.  Start with a brain dump, not a plan – Get everything out of your head so you can see what’s actually going on.  Let flow lead – Follow the themes that come up instead of forcing a rigid agenda.  Identify the constraint – Choose the one issue that, if solved, makes everything else easier.  Make one clean decision – You don’t need a 20-step plan; you need clear direction.  Add light structure – Before you wrap, define the system/boundary/support you need and what happens next.  Timestamp Guide 0:00–2:20 – Welcome back + why working harder isn’t the real answer  2:20–4:45 – When you become the bottleneck by only working in the business  4:45–7:15 – What a CEO Day actually is (and why it can’t happen in your 4-hour lunch break)  7:15–8:45 – The mistake of turning CEO Days into super-structured admin days  8:45–9:50 – Step 2: Brain dump first, clarity second  9:50–10:48 – Step 3 & 4: Let flow lead + find the real constraint  10:48–11:23 – Step 5: Make one clean decision  11:23–12:25 – Step 6: Light structure + next steps  12:25–end – Final challenge: What does your business need from CEO you right now? Follow Nikki on Instagram: @drnikkicottis

    14 min
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Tired of your wellness practice owning you? We help chiropractors, naturopaths, therapists, and coaches build profitable, scalable businesses—without burning out, losing family time, or giving up freedom. Hosted by Dr. Nikki Cottis, Dr. Alejandro Elias, and Dr. Gabrielle Manto, you'll hear real talk on profits, leadership, ownership, and systems that put your life first.  Subscribe for practical strategies to make your business work for you - even when you’re not in the building.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Nikki Cottis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nikki Cottis
  • Show Website
    The Wealthy Practitioner

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