The P.t. Entrepreneur Podcast

How to Turn Patients into Raving Fans (and Referral Machines) In this episode of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, Doc Danny breaks down why most clinics are stuck in "purgatory" with word of mouth and what separates average clinics from the ones patients can't stop talking about. Using a great chicken joint and a mediocre Italian restaurant as examples, he shows you how clients really think about your business and what has to change if you want more organic referrals in 2026. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why saving clinician time with an AI scribe like Claire can quietly add $30,000 in revenue per staff PT per year The two levers that drive referrals in any service business: outcomes and experience How a chain "hot chicken" spot crushed a local restaurant on basic execution Why "pretty good" is the most dangerous place for your clinic to live What a 9–10 Net Promoter Score really looks like inside a cash practice How your space, punctuality, and communication shape patient trust Why referrals jumped when Danny