Ten Minute Tip #12: Staff PT to Cash PT | 4 Hacks to Transitioning From Working FOR Someone to Working For Yourself

Ten Minute Tip #12: Staff PT to Cash PT | 4 Hacks to Transitioning From Working FOR Someone to Working For Yourself

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC November 15, 2022 Duration: 14:15

The number one question asked by our Clinical Barbell Coaching Institute physical therapy, chiropractic, or barbell coaching students is "how do I combat the experience of being undervalued, underpaid, overworked, and having terrible hours at my current job?" 

 

You aren't alone if you want to break free of the status quo. 

 

So often, people feel forced to practice a certain way and handcuffed to the model of the company they work for. Whether that is people who are coaching for a corporate model, practicing clinicians at a mill-model clinic, or athletes looking to transition out of their day job to coaching.  

 

In this episode of the PRS Podcast, Dr. Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC, explores how she went from a full-time, mill-model physical therapy clinic where she experienced immense burnout to successfully running Progressive Rehab & Strength, both online and in person. 

 

In just 10-minutes she covers the four things you need while keeping your day job as you transition your side hustle to the career of your dreams: 

 

  1. First and foremost, MINDSET SHIFT - this is not the easy road out. You must be willing to be uncomfortable, to put in the work, and understand that this isn't going to be easy, but it will be worth it. 
  2. Creating expectations and boundaries with not only other people but also yourself and your time.
  3. Overcome the scarcity mindset - the power of saying NO. 
  4. Work remotely - the more effective you are at coaching people, the quicker you can coach people remotely. The importance of having a systematic way of coaching, analyzing, and assessing movement through video analysis. As well as an effective way of communicating virtually with your clients. This ultimately frees up more time to invest in your business and reach more people.

 

So if you want to start coaching more effectively so that your side hustle isn't overwhelming, we've got two things for you.

  • The FREE Barbell Movement Masterclass and we go over the PRS four-phase approach to coaching movement, which also helps you improve your ability to coach people. 
  • PRS Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization course, if you're looking for an effective way to communicate with clients, take the time that you're trading for dollars in-person sessions that are exhausting and step over your time boundaries and your ability to enjoy your life while still working with people on the side and having a full-time job. 

 

If you are listening to this after the live enrollment, don't worry! The link will automatically take you to the waitlist for the next time we run this Masterclass and the next cohort waitlist for Barbell Coaching and Movement and Optimization! So you will want to take advantage of this episode. 

 


Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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