78. 14 Clinics and Counting w/ Dr. Austin Cohen

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Summary In this episode of the What Now Podcast, Spencer and Zach welcome Dr. Austin Cohen, founder of Corrective Chiropractic and a successful entrepreneur with 14 clinics. The conversation explores Dr. Cohen's journey in chiropractic, the importance of personal growth, and the systems he has developed to balance his professional ambitions with family life. Dr. Cohen emphasizes the significance of setting goals, embracing chaos, and creating a supportive environment for success. He shares insights on the role of spouses in achieving personal and professional growth, the importance of quality time with family, and the necessity of building a strong team to support business expansion. In this conversation, Dr. Austin Cohen shares his journey in the chiropractic field, emphasizing the importance of embracing risk for growth, the significance of having effective systems in place, and the misconceptions surrounding entrepreneurship in chiropractic. He discusses the challenges of expanding from one clinic to multiple locations, the necessity of self-awareness and training for staff, and the value of investing in commercial real estate for financial security. Dr. Cohen also reflects on missed opportunities and the importance of having a clear purpose in business and life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Austin Cohen 02:52 The Journey of Growth and Comparison 05:56 Embracing Chaos and Building Systems 08:53 The Importance of Setting Goals 11:59 Balancing Family and Ambition 14:56 The Role of Spouses in Success 18:03 Creating a Supportive Environment 20:58 Building a Strong Team 23:57 Visionary Leadership and Operations 26:51 The Path to Multiple Clinics 32:33 Embracing Risk for Growth 34:00 The Journey from One to Many Clinics 36:49 The Importance of Systems and Self-Awareness 38:03 Defining Effective Systems in Business 41:20 Training and Retaining Talent in Chiropractic 44:00 Misconceptions About Entrepreneurship in Chiropractic 49:37 Financial Security vs. Business Ownership 53:04 Investing in Commercial Real Estate 56:26 Lessons from Missed Opportunities 01:01:13 Building Community and Networking Welcome to the What Now? Podcast! Join Dr. Zach Thompson and Dr. Spencer Dupre on their pathway to building a practice from the ground up. There are so many shows of “how to” or “this is what you should do,” but not very many describing what it is like week to week as it is happening. We hope that you enjoy this audio journal-esq documentation of our journey where we share wins, losses, lessons, and insights from our experiences. Follow us on the socials! Dr. Zach Thompson (@dr_zachthompson) | (@withinchiropractic) Dr. Spencer Dupre (@spencerdupre.dc) | (@empowerchirotx) Join Us at Austin’s Event on February 7th and 8th https://chiro180.com/pages/attend-best-practices Use code “whatnow” for $100 off your ticket!