Ep898 | My CSM 2026 Presentation

Doc Danny shares a live clip from his CSM presentation on how cash-based PT has evolved over the last decade and what trends will shape the next decade. He breaks down why "great things start in little rooms," how insurance changes have made cash care more viable, and why recurring revenue, longevity, and AI will define the future.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

• Why you don't need a big buildout to start a cash-based clinic
• What has changed in the market over the last 10 years
• The 3 paths clinicians choose when they hit burnout
• How "momentum" is the real unlock for growth
• Why longevity and recurring services are a blue-ocean opportunity
• How AI will reduce admin burden and make clinics more profitable
• Why private equity is increasingly interested in cash-based clinics

Key Takeaway

Cash and hybrid clinics have massive runway. The winners over the next decade will build recurring revenue, position around longevity, and adopt AI to reduce admin work so clinicians can stay focused on outcomes and relationships.

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