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The Paul Gough Show

The Paul Gough Show

The Paul Gough 766 Episodes Jul 17, 2026

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.

Episodes

EP792 150K PTs, Private Equity Rollups, and Why Your Business Model — Not Your Hiring — Is the Real Problem
EP792 150K PTs, Private Equity Rollups, and Why Your Business Model — Not Your Hiring — Is the Real Problem Jul 17, 2026 27:23 There's a number going around every mastermind table I sit at, and it should scare you: 150K. That's what PTs are asking for now — and if you can't pay it, you're going to lose them to venture capital-backed rollups who don't care about margins, only market share.In this one I break down what's actually coming for the PT profession over the next five years.If you've been blaming recruitment for a
EP791 "How I Went From 16 Patients to 75 in 6 Months."
EP791 "How I Went From 16 Patients to 75 in 6 Months." Jul 16, 2026 37:08 I found my old 2007 patient diary in a drawer I hadn't touched in years — and what it showed me changed how I think about everything I teach you today. Six months, one huge jump, and a lesson that has nothing to do with marketing. This one's personal. 👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: https://physiofunnels.com/free/📲 Follow Paul here:🎙️ Paul Gough
EP790☕"America Might Be Free for 250 Years, But I'm Not! I've Been Trapped In My Practice For 11 Years Now." [Coffee with Goughy]
EP790☕"America Might Be Free for 250 Years, But I'm Not! I've Been Trapped In My Practice For 11 Years Now." [Coffee with Goughy] Jul 13, 2026 52:52 In this Coffee with Goughy episode, I answer:"America Might Be Free, But I'm Not!"👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: https://physiofunnels.com/free/📲 Follow Paul here:🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – https://www.paulgough.com/podcast/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePaulGough📸 Instagram: @ThePaulGough🎥 YouTube: Paul Gough Media🐦 Twitter/X: @ThePaulGo
EP789 Are You Letting Patients Walk Out The Door?
EP789 Are You Letting Patients Walk Out The Door? Jul 8, 2026 12:51 Nobody wakes up feeling 100%. Not you. Not your patients. Not a single person in the room when I ask that question.So why are you letting them leave and hoping they'll call you when it gets bad enough?They won't. Because anything that can be done anytime gets done no time. That's not an excuse — that's human nature.In this episode I'm breaking down the new patient journey for 2026 and beyond. Your
EP788 "Are You The Bottleneck Of Your Business?"
EP788 "Are You The Bottleneck Of Your Business?" Jul 6, 2026 29:35 You're the bottleneck. You just don't know it yet.Every decision runs through you. Every problem lands on your desk. Every complaint comes to you first. And you wonder why the business isn't growing.In this episode I'm breaking down the difference between being important and being responsible. One keeps you trapped. One sets you free.I'm also talking about what the most profitable clinics in my ec
EP787 They Had Every Excuse Not To Go All In. They Did It Anyway. Five Clinic Owners Who Made The Decision And Never Looked Back.
EP787 They Had Every Excuse Not To Go All In. They Did It Anyway. Five Clinic Owners Who Made The Decision And Never Looked Back. Jul 3, 2026 49:45 Every person on this stage had every reason not to do it. Four kids and a university job. Sixteen years in insurance. Working hospital shifts before and after to make ends meet. Stuck at $350,000 for years going nowhere.They all had excuses. They all had fear. They all made the decision anyway.In this episode, I put five of my fastest growing clinic owners on the hot seat in front of 200 people at
EP☕786"It's Not A Tech Decision — It's A Money Decision: Four Clinic Owners On Going All In" [Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA]
EP☕786"It's Not A Tech Decision — It's A Money Decision: Four Clinic Owners On Going All In" [Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA] Jul 1, 2026 35:13 You think AI is a tech decision. It's not. It's a money decision.In this episode, we sit down with four of the clinic owners actually doing it — Jen, Jason, Ken, and Ricky. Real numbers, real growth, real sacrifices it took to get there.They'll tell you straight: missing calls is costing you more than the tool that fixes it. Spending money to make money isn't reckless — it's just business.You'll h
EP785☕"You're Not Having An Ai Conversation. You're Having A Leadership Conversation" [Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA]
EP785☕"You're Not Having An Ai Conversation. You're Having A Leadership Conversation" [Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA] Jun 29, 2026 26:15 You think you've got an AI problem. You don't.You've got a leadership problem.The staff pushing back on AI? They're the same ones who pushed back on your wellness program, your cash-pay model, your price increase. It was never about the thing — it was always about whether you're willing to lead.In this episode, I'm calling it out straight. Stop listening to people who haven't spent a minute studyi
EP784☕"Stop Predicting, Start Living — Real Talk On Progress, Cheerleaders, And The Decisions You Keep Dodging"
EP784☕"Stop Predicting, Start Living — Real Talk On Progress, Cheerleaders, And The Decisions You Keep Dodging" Jun 26, 2026 31:35 In this special 'Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA' Hot Mic Session, I talk about:• Why having a cheerleader in your corner matters more than you think• Why hitting your income goal might actually be dangerous for your business growth• How to protect your home life from your business stress• Your job isn't to make your spouse happy• The real reason you're stressed, and why predicting the future is
EP783☕"What Is The Fastest Way To Get Two To Three Out Of Every Ten Patients To Opt In To The Premium Recovery Plan?" and "How Do You Show Your Team That You Appreciate Them?" [Coffee with Goughy]
EP783☕"What Is The Fastest Way To Get Two To Three Out Of Every Ten Patients To Opt In To The Premium Recovery Plan?" and "How Do You Show Your Team That You Appreciate Them?" [Coffee with Goughy] Jun 24, 2026 17:17 In this special 'Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA' episode, I answer:"What is the fastest way to get two to three out of every ten patients to opt in to the premium recovery plan?""How do you show your team that you appreciate them?"👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: https://physiofunnels.com/free/📲 Follow Paul here:🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – https://
EP782☕"When Do You Make The Decision To Pull Back From Being CEO, But Letting Someone Else Carry On The Legacy?" [Coffee with Goughy]
EP782☕"When Do You Make The Decision To Pull Back From Being CEO, But Letting Someone Else Carry On The Legacy?" [Coffee with Goughy] Jun 22, 2026 18:36 In this special 'Coffee with Goughy: Live From LA' episode, I answer:"When Do You Make The Decision To Pull Back From Being CEO To More Of A Chairman — Keeping The Vision But Letting Someone Else Carry On The Legacy?"👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: https://physiofunnels.com/free/📲 Follow Paul here:🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – https://www.paulgough.co
EP781 Death By A Thousand Cuts: Why Your Clinic Culture Is Rotting From The Inside
EP781 Death By A Thousand Cuts: Why Your Clinic Culture Is Rotting From The Inside Jun 19, 2026 40:24 In this episode, I explain why shouting at employees never creates meaningful change, why pay raises don't fix bad behavior, and the one ice-cold question every clinic owner should ask instead: "Is this definitely the right place for you?"👉📘 Grab your FREE copy of any one of my six best-selling marketing books right here: https://physiofunnels.com/free/📲 Follow Paul here:🎙️ Paul Gough Podcast – ht

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