The NEXTLEVEL Owner Podcast

Keep Growing Through A Staffing Shortage

This week Paul follows up on his recent interview with Mansoor Ahmed, CEO of Wiz Health by explaining how you can counter a staffing shortage effectively by enhancing therapist productivity.

How To Use Innovation To Boost Therapist Productivity

Continuing our series on Innovation, this week Paul welcomes Mansoor Ahmed, CEO of Wiz Health. Mansoor's company has developed tools to tackle therapist burnout, increase productivity, and attract and retain staff. Tune in to learn how these tools are changing the game in these areas.

A Blueprint for Boosting Performance

This week Paul looks back at his recent interview with Rob Pace to reveal actionable insights about the importance of growth and innovation as well as a path to increased value for your business.

Strategies for Dealing with the Staffing Shortage

This week Paul analyzes his recent interview with Lorraine Riche to extract some unconsidered but useful strategies for weathering this staffing shortage that is affecting all of us.

The Mindset That Brought This Acquirer From 1 to 42 Clinics

Starting off the new year, Paul talks with Dan Rootenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Spear Physical Therapy. Dan explains what he believes differentiates his company from other acquirers in this market, and what the benefits could be from partnering with Spear.

A New Perspective On The Future From A Leading Acquirer

This week as our Delphi interviews continue, Paul welcomes Todd Gifford, CEO of Therapeutic Associates, who offers a perspective about the future we haven't heard before.

How The Top CEOs View Our Market: A Comprehensive Analysis

The results are in for the first half of our CEO Delphi Analysis. Tune in and take a look at what the top CEOs believe the outlook for our market will be in 2024 and beyond.

What This Acquirer Sees Just Over The Horizon

As we resume our Delphi interview series, Paul welcomes Rick Douglass, President of Operations at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, to share his prediction about what the rehab M&A marketplace will look like in the very near future.

Unconventional Opportunities In Today's Turbulent Market

The next guest in our Delphi interview series is Ajay Gupta, CEO of Physical Rehabilitation Network. Paul asks Ajay what unconventional opportunities he is seeing business owners take advantage of in this constantly evolving market, as well as the attributes that attract acquirers like him.

How Long Will Market Turbulence Last? We Asked This Acquirer

In the latest episode of our continuing Delphi interview series, Paul welcomes back John Gallucci, CEO of JAG Physical Therapy. Paul asks about the current state of our market and when things might stabilize. Tune in to hear this acquirer's perspective on the future of our industry.

Key Factors Driving The Trajectory of the M&A Market

This week Paul welcomes back Larry Benz, CEO of Confluent Health to talk about the direction our market is going, especially leading into 2024. Larry gives his veteran perspective on where things are heading, and what business owners can do to prepare for the future.

Will The Rehab M&A Market Reflect The Condition Of Our Economy?

This week, Paul welcomes back Steve Windwer, CEO of Cypress Health Partners, for our ongoing Delphi Series of interviews. Steve gives his perspective as an acquirer about the relationship between Rehab M&A, and the national economy as a whole.

Here is a Unique Perspective On The Current Conditions of Our Market

This week Paul welcomes back Chris Reading, CEO of U.S. Physical Therapy to add his valuable wisdom to our ongoing Delphi series of interviews. Chris shares his outlook of the current rehab market and what he sees as the biggest opportunities in the upcoming months.

When Will This Turbulent Market Stabilize

Continuing our Delphi series, Paul welcomes back Michael Rucker, CEO of Ivy Rehab Network. Michael shares with us what his company has done to grow over the last few years and reveals his prediction for the future.

Where will the turbulent M&A Market go next?

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Where Top CEOs Think Our Market is Headed

This week Paul introduces our Delphi Series, interviews with the top CEOs from across the country who will give their insights into how to adapt to this unusual economy.

Use Your Vision To Guide Your Decisions

Join Carter Schelling to learn how you can use the last weeks of summer to prepare for a powerful 2024, by utilizing your vision of the future to guide your present decisions.

Acquirer Uses An Individualized Approach

This week, Paul talks to George Hess, Founder and CEO of Hess Physical Therapy. George explains how his company can tailor the structure and terms of a deal to fit a particular owner's individual wants and needs.

What Up and Coming Acquirers Value In A Partnership

This week, Carter Schelling takes a deeper look at Paul Martin's recent interview with Renee Halfhill to reveal what she, and other acquirers like her, are looking for in a potential acquisition partner.

Acquirers Often Reflect the Personalities of Their Leaders

Join Paul as he interviews Renee Halfhill, CEO of 15 clinic Main Street Physical Therapy. This interview clearly illustrates how the biggest thing that differentiates each up and coming acquirer from the others is the personality and beliefs of the leader.

Acquirers Expect You To Clearly Prioritize Your Needs

This week, Carter Schelling's OFA on the Navid Hannanvash interview explores an interesting implication of the arrival of new acquirers. The expanded range of options offered by new acquirers will be valuable to you only if you and your team are strongly aligned behind what's most important to you.

Up And Coming Acquirer Sees The Importance of Flexibility

Paul interviews Navid Hannanvash, CEO of RISE Physical Therapy, who talks about how his company is ready to adapt to any acquisition.

This Up and Coming Acquirer Puts Cultural Alignment High On Their List

This week Paul revisits his recent interview with Justin Novinger, COO and Peter Chung, CSO from Thrive Physical Therapy, and provides greater detail on the topic of cultural alignment. Watch this episode to learn what the advantages are of evaluating your cultural fit with potential acquirers.

Are You Prepared for the New Generation of Acquirers?

This week Paul dives into a hugely important topic that was brought up during his recent interview with Michelle Collie of Highbar. Watch the episode to find out how you can prepare your company for a partnership with one of these new up and coming acquirers.