Remarkable leaders don’t rush past reflection. They slow down long enough to learn. In this final episode of 2025, Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen look back on the lessons that shaped their year as chiropractic CEOs, coaches, and fathers - and will shape their 2026 and beyond!

This conversation centers on margin, delegation, long-term thinking, heart health, and leadership decisions that actually create peace and growth. They share real experiences from running busy practices, leading teams, coaching clients, raising families, and navigating hard conversations. This episode is about closing the year with clarity so you don’t carry unfinished business into 2026.

If you want to grow your practice without burning out, lead your team with trust, and make decisions faster with confidence, these lessons will challenge how you think about time, coaching, leadership, and your own heart.

In this episode you will:

• See how creating margin changes the way you lead and show up
• Understand why better delegation creates scalability and peace of mind
• Explore why long-term thinking matters in coaching and leadership
• Recognize how awkward conversations repair broken alignment
• Discover how caring for your heart impacts your effectiveness as a CEO

Episode Highlights

04:46 – Hear why looking back is a required discipline before planning what comes next as a CEO.

06:59 – See how an overpacked calendar slowly removes margin, clarity, and leadership effectiveness.

07:45 – Understand why margin does not appear accidentally and must be built with intention over time.

09:27 – Hear how creating space in your schedule changes the way you show up for work and family.

13:26 – Learn why poor delegation quietly turns business ownership back into a job.

15:29 – See how the 20-60-20 delegation framework creates trust without micromanaging your team.

21:49 – Understand why some relationships require both quality time and real quantity to grow.

25:46 – Hear why coaching works best as a long-term relationship, not a short-term fix.

30:30 – Learn how one awkward conversation can reset misalignment in a strained relationship.

31:42 – See why waiting for issues to resolve on their own only makes them harder to fix.

34:00 – Understand how neglecting your own heart eventually limits your leadership capacity.

37:38 – Hear what it looks like to live fully and leave an impact beyond business results.

40:27 – Learn why faster decisions come from preparation, clarity, and trust in your instincts.

42:35 – See how urgency paired with vision shapes momentum heading into the next year.

42:51 - Dr. Pete is joined by Success Partner, Dr. Roger Sahoury from SprintSet, to show how practice owners can add a proven lifestyle system that drives retention, referrals, and new revenue. You’ll learn how SprintSet fills the lifestyle gap, supports patients with real coaching and technology, and helps practices stay in the conversation beyond pain care. The discussion breaks down impact, scalability, and what it takes to implement without overloading your team.

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about SprintSet please visit: https://sprintset.com/

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Scaling a chiropractic business will break you if you try to do it with a lifestyle-practice model.

This episode unpacks one of the biggest obstacles facing chiropractors who want to grow: the traditional owner-operator model simply is not financially scalable. Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen break down why so many practices hit a ceiling when they add associate doctors, and they reveal how a clear platform built on chiropractic philosophy allows you to diversify, increase revenue, and protect the main thing. Their insights from the first Remarkable CEO Summit will challenge your assumptions and give you a clearer path to building a true business that can support greater impact and income.

In this episode you will

• Understand why the classic chiropractic model breaks when you scale
• Learn the three real levers for increasing revenue
• See how the platform approach keeps chiropractic first while expanding services
• Discover why most associate relationships become unfair exchange
• Hear how to evolve your practice into a scalable, profitable business

Episode Highlights

03:28 – Learn how separating the practice from the business creates clarity for CEOs.

05:13 – See how throughput and output reveal the true economic engine of your practice.

06:54 – Understand why aligning events and operations with core values strengthens culture and growth.

08:57 – Gain perspective on the difference between amateur and professional CEOs.

09:38 – Recognize why scaling requires mentorship, training, and professional guidance.

10:31 – Learn why transitioning from owner-operator to CEO requires a completely different mindset.

12:11 – Discover the three levers that increase revenue: price, volume, and diversification.

14:17 – See why the classic owner-operator model collapses when associates enter the picture.

15:10 – Understand how underpaid or overpaid associates create unfair exchange on both sides.

16:53 – Learn why high-volume practices can temporarily mask structural financial issues.

17:42 – Explore why most chiropractic models are not financially scalable without strategic redesign.

20:08 – Learn how to diversify without losing your chiropractic identity or purpose.

25:03 – See how the chiropractic paradigm becomes your platform for adding services correctly.

28:26 – Understand why all added services must support, accelerate, or amplify the adjustment.

29:41 – Hear how maturing your business model prepares you for scalable, profitable growth over the next three years.

33:02 – Dr. Lona sits down with Success Partner Dr. Brian Capra of ClinicMind to talk about how one unified platform can replace the long list of tools most chiropractors’ juggle. Dr. Brian explains how ClinicMind brings EHR, billing, AI-driven patient communication, scheduling, and marketing under one system so teams can stay focused on care instead of tech headaches. It’s a smart look at how streamlined systems create space for clinics to grow, serve more people, and operate with far greater ease.

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about ClinicMind please visit: www.clinicmind.com

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Every successful year begins with a clear vision of where you’re going next.

In this Now to Next conversation, Dr. Stephen and Dr. Pete walk chiropractors through the powerful process of turning reflection into vision. They reveal how to move beyond the “Last to Now” assessment and create a three-year roadmap that aligns your team, drives growth, and restores your energy for the mission ahead. From defining what success truly looks like to identifying your top five strategic moves, this episode shows you how to think, plan, and lead like a remarkable CEO. You’ll learn how to cast a vision that inspires your team, bridges today’s reality to tomorrow’s goals, and keeps your practice advancing with purpose.

In this episode you will:

• Learn how to transform your “Last to Now” assessment into a clear Now to Next vision.
• Discover how to write your own Vision Story and map it across the five domains of your business.
• See how to identify the Big Five moves that will drive growth over the next year.
• Understand the A-P-P-E-A-R framework and how to plan, prepare, and execute with your team.
• Gain tools to turn big ideas into systems, accountability, and long-term success.

Episode Highlights

01:44 – Learn how this annual ritual sets the stage for moving from Last to Now into Now to Next.
03:07 – Learn why reflecting on past constraints sets the stage for breakthrough vision casting.
04:24 – Understand how identifying people versus process issues creates clarity for future planning.
05:53 – Discover why vision is always the first side of the Rubik’s Cube in every practice.
07:09 – Learn how to tell a Vision Story by imagining your practice’s success in 2026.
09:19 – Explore how to write your story across attraction, conversion, retention, team, and collections.
11:08 – See how vision casting connects the heart of the leader to the heart of the team.
12:12 – Find out why the ability to see the future determines income potential.
13:40 – Hear how to embrace the unique role of being the visionary in the village.
15:16 – Discover how to have a conversation with your future self to define your next level of leadership.
16:50 – Visualize the 2028 version of the business and the team needed to build it.
19:11 – See how building systems and A-players leads to a self-sustaining, high-profit practice.
21:06 – Learn how to bridge the 2025 reality to the 2026 vision with the Big Five Moves.
23:58 – Understand how to prioritize quarterly projects using points of constraint and goals.
27:55 – See how the A-P-P-E-A-R framework ties vision, planning, and action together for the year ahead.

32:26 - Coach Dr. Eric talks with Success Partner Dr. Chad Glines from Genesis Back and Neck about bringing a principled decompression system into a chiropractic practice without adding confusion or extra work. Dr. Chad shares how their proven protocol, targeted marketing, and full training support make disc care consistent, profitable, and easy to integrate. It’s an encouraging look at growing your practice and serving tougher cases with confidence and integrity.

Resources Mentioned

Download for the Vision Casting Worksheets: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast-ep335-vision

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion - March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about Genesis Back & Neck visit: https://genesisback.com

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Stop guessing. Start assessing. This conversation gives chiropractors a clear, CEO-level way to review the past year so you can plan 2026 with confidence. Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen break down the APPEAR process and show how to score your five domains, surface real constraints, and turn them into projects that boost throughput, retention, and profitability. You’ll learn how to use the Accountability Grid, align KPIs to owners, and set a simple rhythm that keeps your team focused and your growth sustainable.

In this episode you will:

• See how the APPEAR framework turns vision into execution.
• Learn to score attraction, conversion, retention, team, and collections with real data.
• Identify true constraints and translate them into 2026 projects.
• Assign clear ownership and KPIs using the Accountability Grid.
• Build a repeatable end-of-year assess → plan rhythm your team can follow.

Episode Highlights

01:38 – Learn why Last to Now is the essential starting point for the APPEAR framework.

02:17 – See why discipline and restraint make this assessment so valuable for leaders.

03:29 – Understand how the APPEAR process works and why the Assess step runs deeper than most expect.

04:08 – Hear how belief systems shape behaviors and why outcomes trace back to mindset.

05:32 – Learn why successful chiropractors reflect before they plan and how this habit produces better years.

06:23 – See why entrepreneurs struggle with slowing down and why looking back is uncomfortable but necessary.

07:16 – Understand how last year’s vision and goals become the anchor for your annual review.

09:18 – Learn how your vision story and goals turn into a data-driven roadmap for assessment.

10:53 – See why outcomes reveal the truth of your inputs and why emotional reactions are part of the process.

13:06 – Learn how to create a proper CEO environment for meaningful annual assessment.

14:52 – Understand how the APPEAR process ties assessment, planning, and execution into one clear rhythm.

17:12 – See how the updated Accountability Grid simplifies scoring and clarifies ownership.

21:26 – Learn how to connect beliefs, behaviors, and tools so your assessment becomes actionable.

26:02 – Understand how the three tributaries of marketing reveal the health of your attraction strategy.

34:09 – Learn how constraints limit throughput and why identifying them drives your 2026 projects.

37:58 - Coach Dr. Eric talks with Success Partner Dr. Chad Glines from Genesis Back and Neck about bringing a principled decompression system into a chiropractic practice without adding confusion or extra work. Dr. Chad shares how their proven protocol, targeted marketing, and full training support make disc care consistent, profitable, and easy to integrate. It’s an encouraging look at growing your practice and serving tougher cases with confidence and integrity.

Resources Mentioned

Download for the Accountability Grid & Walk-Through Video: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast-ep334-acctgrid/

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion - March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about Genesis Back & Neck visit: https://genesisback.com

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Every great chiropractic movement starts with a clear mission and Genesis is proving what happens when vision meets culture. Dr. Pete sits down with Dr. Caleb Braddock and Dr. Chad Glines, the co-founders of Genesis Back & Neck, to unpack how they built one of chiropractic’s fastest-growing organizations through purpose, trust, and humility. They reveal how their team culture, rooted in authenticity and service, fuels expansion while keeping their mission simple: save a million people from spine surgery.

Their conversation dives into the systems that make growth sustainable with clear core values, open communication, and A-player alignment. This episode is a masterclass in leadership for chiropractors who want to grow without losing heart.

In this episode you will:

• Learn how Genesis built a thriving team culture around a single mission.
• Discover how to hire and grow A-players who lead with purpose.
• See how to turn humility and trust into your greatest business advantage.
• Understand the power of clear communication rhythms for scaling your practice.
• Hear how authentic leadership transforms patient care and team alignment.

Episode Highlights

01:40 – Dr. Pete opens with the focus on culture, leadership, and team growth inside Genesis.

04:01 – Hear how learning the hard way shaped Genesis’ approach to hiring and building loyalty.

05:39 – Discover why hiring from within created a team aligned through trust and shared history.

08:21 – Learn how humility and growth mindset became the foundation of their leadership style.

09:59 – Understand how a mission to save a million people from spine surgery unites their team.

13:15 – See how open communication and autonomy help every team member thrive.

15:24 – Explore how Genesis blends in-person collaboration with remote productivity.

17:08 – Learn how KPIs and meeting rhythms keep accountability and visibility strong.

20:17 – Discover the “Core Four” metrics driving consistency and results across 80 offices.

27:23 – Hear how Genesis’ culture extends beyond headquarters into every partner clinic.

29:03 – Find out how live training and Genesis University spread culture across locations.

31:25 – Learn how instant communication helps partners deliver world-class patient experiences.

36:00 – See how the “GSDF” mindset—Get Stuff Done Fast—keeps responsiveness their superpower.

38:55 – Understand how they balance flexibility, accountability, and high standards in leadership.

41:22 – Hear how authenticity and consistency earn respect and keep culture strong.

43:52 – Discover why being your authentic self creates trust with patients, partners, and teams.

46:08 – Leave with the final takeaway: steward your mission well and stay humble as you grow.

48:49 - Dr. Kale talks with Success Partners Dr. Andrew Wells and Dr. Chad Woolner from Simplified Functional Medicine about how chiropractors can add functional medicine without adding more work or complexity. They share the personal health challenges that led them into the field and why so many chiropractors struggle to deliver it on their own. They outline how their team-driven system keeps chiropractic central, protects a CEO’s time, and creates strong clinical and financial results. It’s a powerful look at what’s possible when you simplify and step into your next level of impact.

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion - March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about Simplified Functional Medicine please visit: https://simplifiedfunctionalmedicine.com/

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Every chiropractor wants patients who stay committed, not just until the pain fades, but for life. Dr. Tabor Smith reveals how a clear spinal-hygiene system turns that vision into reality. He shares the habits, structure, and mindset that help teams lead with certainty and patients take ownership of their care. This conversation dives into how simple daily systems can improve outcomes, prevent degeneration, and build real retention without adding complexity. You’ll also learn how to empower your team with training that drives compliance, consistency, and conviction so your entire practice grows from purpose, not pressure.

In this episode you will:

• Learn how to install a spinal-hygiene system that improves compliance and outcomes.
• Discover the four daily movements that protect the spine and increase patient buy-in.
• See how to connect hygiene education with patient retention and reactivation.
• Understand how to train your team to speak with certainty and consistency.
• Explore how a “dental model” for spinal care scales practice growth sustainably.

Episode Highlights

02:25 – Learn how a “tip-of-the-spear” mindset keeps chiropractors leading with conviction and purpose.
03:45 – See why uniting passion with structure helps practices grow without chaos.
05:42 – Understand why spinal hygiene fits every chiropractic technique and drives long-term retention.
07:49 – Hear how the vision for spinal hygiene parallels dentistry’s success in creating daily habits.
08:36 – Discover how modern posture and technology accelerate spinal degeneration—even in teens.
10:45 – Clarify the patient’s role in lifelong spinal care versus the chiropractor’s responsibility for checkups.
15:13 – Learn what research reveals about how degeneration starts and how to reverse engineer prevention.
19:37 – Explore how lifestyle habits influence 40 percent of spinal health outcomes.
20:14 – Understand the “two-week rule” showing when immobilized joints begin arthritic change.
24:31 – Introduce four core spinal-hygiene exercises every patient can safely perform at home.
26:36 – Target C5 and L4-L5—the two areas most prone to degeneration—and how to protect them daily.
27:50 – Use the “why” behind spinal hygiene to dramatically increase patient compliance.
31:06 – Train tone, empathy, and certainty so your team converts through genuine care, not scripts.
33:25 – Model home-care consistency across your team to raise accountability and results.
36:36 – Simplify rollout with ready-made hygiene kits and see how the system runs itself.
40:05 – Hear about the Certified Spinal Hygienist giveaway and how to enter for your full team.
46:48 – Catch the closing reminder on how to email Dr. Tabor to join the draw before it closes.

47:12 - Dr. Kale talks with Success Partners Dr. Andrew Wells and Dr. Chad Woolner from Simplified Functional Medicine about how chiropractors can add functional medicine without adding more work or complexity. They share the personal health challenges that led them into the field and why so many chiropractors struggle to deliver it on their own. They outline how their team-driven system keeps chiropractic central, protects a CEO’s time, and creates strong clinical and financial results. It’s a powerful look at what’s possible when you simplify and step into your next level of impact.

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion - March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about Simplified Functional Medicine please visit: https://simplifiedfunctionalmedicine.com/

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Great leaders don’t rise to the level of their goals. They rise to the level of their training. In this episode, Dr. Stephen and Dr. Pete explore why remarkable CEOs build a culture of training that fuels performance, passion, and purpose throughout their business. They show how consistent training shapes leadership, strengthens team unity, and creates an environment where growth becomes the standard. When a leader commits to training, the entire team follows. Every session becomes a chance to sharpen skills, build confidence, and prepare for greater impact in the year ahead.

In this episode you will:

• Learn why consistent training is the most powerful form of leadership.
• Discover how a culture of practice builds confidence and team unity.
• Understand why training time must be sacred, not squeezed.
• See how CEOs multiply results through training and accountability.
• Get inspired to lead from the front and make 2026 your most equipped year yet.

Episode Highlights

01:45 – Why remarkable CEOs see training as the highest point of leverage in their business.
03:08 – The importance of being “out in the wild” and how live events reignite purpose and passion.
04:33 – Why getting out from behind your four walls is essential for personal and professional development.
05:47 – How in-person learning and training fuel connection, energy, and excellence.
06:36 – The mindset shift: we see patients between trainings, not the other way around.
07:27 – How to onboard new hires by setting the expectation that training time is sacred.
09:14 – Why CEOs must treat training as sacred territory on their calendar.
10:24 – The value of blocking team meetings and training before clinic hours — not after.
11:50 – Why protecting training time demonstrates leadership and respect for growth.
15:46 – The two levels of training: onboarding and ongoing development.
17:30 – How competency and accountability grow together in a training culture.
18:43 – Why A-players demand both training and accountability — and how leaders deliver it.
21:19 – The real math of leverage: one hour of training can create 120 hours of results.
23:10 – How training multiplies time, energy, focus, and profitability.
25:07 – Why CEOs lose momentum when they take their eyes off training — and how to reengage.
26:38 – How structured curriculum keeps the training fire alive and team development consistent.
29:50 – The challenge for the new year: commit to training as your highest and best use of time.
30:06 – Dr. Kale is joined by Success Partner, Dr. Kendall Price, founder of Elevate Marketing and a practicing chiropractor who built his own million-dollar practice before helping others achieve similar success. With real-world experience and a focus on high-ROI, locally tailored marketing strategies, Dr. Price’s team goes beyond generating leads to build trust, increase show rates, and deliver measurable results. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, Elevate is a true partner in helping practices grow, thrive, and serve their communities.

Resources Mentioned

To download your copy of the 90 Day Competency Checklist for an Associate Doctor, please visit: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast-ep331-assocdcchecklist

Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, Aus - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo

For more information about Elevate Marketing please visit: https://www.goelevatemarketing.com

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