Welcome to Thriving Practice - the show for healthcare practice owners who want to grow their practice while taking back their time.
Hosted by executive coach and business consultant Tracy Cherpeski, this podcast features exclusive interviews with diverse healthcare business experts and successful practice leaders spanning the globe.
Join us for authentic conversations about what it takes to build a successful practice without sacrifice. Our goal is to equip you with the right mindset, strategies and tools to take back your time, grow your practice and elevate your leadership.
Subscribe now and then go to ThrivingPracticeCommunity.com to learn more about our modern Community of Practice for ambitious practice leaders who want to do things differently.
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Welcome to Thriving Practice - the show for healthcare practice owners who want to grow their practice while taking back their time.
Hosted by executive coach and business consultant Tracy Cherpeski, this podcast features exclusive interviews with diverse healthcare business experts and successful practice leaders spanning the globe.
Join us for authentic conversations about what it takes to build a successful practice without sacrifice. Our goal is to equip you with the right mindset, strategies and tools to take back your time, grow your practice and elevate your leadership.
Subscribe now and then go to ThrivingPracticeCommunity.com to learn more about our modern Community of Practice for ambitious practice leaders who want to do things differently.
In this candid snack episode, Miranda interviews Tracy about the research behind their white paper, ”Unlocking Potential: A Business Blueprint for Practice Owners.” Tracy reveals a startling discovery: the largest burnout studies—including the AMA’s 18,000-respondent survey—systematically exclude private practice owners, focusing exclusively on employed physicians in large systems.
Based on original research from Tracy Cherpeski International’s white paper ”Unlocking Potential: A Business Blueprint for Practice Owners,” this episode reveals the time crisis threatening independent practice ownership—and the surprising wave of change on the horizon.
In this raw and honest solo episode, Tracy Cherpeski shares what happened when the burnout prevention expert found herself sliding into Stage 4 burnout. But this isn’t just a story about struggle. It’s about what actually works: the difference between near-burnout and full burnout, why clarity is 50% of prevention, and why community isn’t optional but essential infrastructure for sustainable practice.
Tracy and Debra Phairas discuss the often-overlooked topics of buy-ins, buyouts, and exit strategies for private practices. Debra shares hard-earned wisdom from four decades in the field, including real stories that illustrate why planning ahead isn’t optional—it’s essential.
In this snack episode, Tracy Cherpeski shares her insights on how practice owners can leverage quarterly shifts to build sustainable growth and avoid burnout. From Q1’s deductible reset surge to Q4’s strategic planning opportunities, Tracy offers a roadmap for thriving year-round.
In this powerful conclusion to our three-part time leadership series, Tracy tackles one of the most repeated—and least helpful—pieces of productivity advice: ”work smarter, not harder.”
Through the compelling story of Dr. David—an ER physician who opened a regenerative medicine practice—you’ll discover why your blocked strategic planning time keeps getting hijacked, and learn the exact framework for distinguishing between genuine urgency and habitual urgency.
Drawing from Tracy’s recently updated blog post ”Choosing Your Village” (originally written in 2011), Tracy and Miranda discuss why independent healthcare providers need more than clinical expertise—they need a village of people who understand the unique challenges of practice ownership.
. Tracy introduces the concept of time leadership—a strategic approach designed specifically for healthcare professionals balancing clinical excellence with business sustainability.
Facing autoimmune issues and Lyme disease that left him struggling with brain fog, pain, and 50+ symptoms, Brad discovered Exercise with Oxygen Therapy when traditional treatments failed. After building his own system and experiencing dramatic improvements, he founded 1000 Roads to make EWOT more accessible.
In this honest conversation, Tracy Cherpeski shares why the ’always on’ mindset is actually counterproductive and reveals practical strategies for breaking free from energy-draining habits.
With over 20 years in the industry, David shares insights on why traditional marketing principles still work, how AI is enhancing rather than replacing human connections, and why understanding your specific practice goals is crucial for marketing success.
While women now represent the majority of medical students, they face burnout rates nearly 50% higher than men and remain dramatically underrepresented in practice ownership - the very model that offers the autonomy and control that could address their burnout crisis.
Tracy introduces the concept of ”hat switching” between clinical and business roles, explores the gardener’s approach to practice growth, and provides practical strategies for expanding revenue without extending work hours.
This episode reveals the five ripple zones that create sustainable competitive advantage and shows how mindful leadership becomes a powerful business strategy.
This episode introduces the concept of Success Architecture—the intentional framework that allows healthcare practices to grow predictably and profitably without requiring constant reactive management.
Through Dr. Sarah’s compelling transformation story, this episode reveals how one practice owner went from working 60+ hour weeks while personally taking patient payments to achieving a 40% revenue increase and reclaiming 20 hours per week, all by dismantling a single invisible barrier.
In this episode, Beth explains how medical virtual assistants work as an ”insourcing” solution rather than outsourcing, providing practices with HIPAA-compliant professionals who have medical backgrounds and bachelor’s degrees. She breaks down the cost-effectiveness of the model, how it improves patient care and staff morale, and why it’s suitable for practices of any size.
This behind-the-scenes conversation reveals the heart behind the podcast and the movement it has become. ”Momentum is our friend. We can take our hard earned wisdom and build from that... it feels like a movement.” ~ Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC
In this Season 8 finale, Tracy reflects on eight months of breakthrough conversations and authentic connections while revealing what’s been happening behind the scenes. She also discusses her surprising passion for addressing the clinical-to-CEO skills gap, and announces expanding partnerships with medical associations in California, Georgia, and beyond as they build toward the global Thriving Practice Community launch.
Welcome to Thriving Practice - the show for healthcare practice owners who want to grow their practice while taking back their time.
Hosted by executive coach and business consultant Tracy Cherpeski, this podcast features exclusive interviews with diverse healthcare business experts and successful practice leaders spanning the globe.
Join us for authentic conversations about what it takes to build a successful practice without sacrifice. Our goal is to equip you with the right mindset, strategies and tools to take back your time, grow your practice and elevate your leadership.
Subscribe now and then go to ThrivingPracticeCommunity.com to learn more about our modern Community of Practice for ambitious practice leaders who want to do things differently.
