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Why He Left a Great Job to Start Over

Why He Left a Great Job to Start Over

Update: 2025-10-15
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Ever felt "comfortable" but called to more? What would it take to start your own practice?

David Bayliff chats with PT Zach Schmucker about leaving a stable job to launch ReKinect Physical Therapy in Florida. Zach gets real about the fears, early wins, and mistakes, as well as the lessons that helped him transition from employee to owner. If you’re eyeing the leap, this is your nudge.

In this episode, they'll cover the following topics with you:

  • Zach’s journey from Indiana to Florida, and how he started 

    ReKinect Physical Therapy

  • The spark that pushed him toward entrepreneurship

  • Overcoming fear and finding peace in uncertainty

  • The role of identity and faith in building a business

  • Recognizing your true value as a clinician

  • Key lessons for anyone considering launching their own practice


This conversation is packed with wisdom and encouragement. If you’ve been sitting on the edge of a big decision, Zach’s story might be the push you need to trust the process and take that first step. The big lesson? Growth is never comfortable, but it’s always worth it when you’re stepping into who you were meant to be.

 

Uncaged Hack: "Growth oftentimes is painful, right? You're not going to grow unless you're challenged."
—Zach Schmucker



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Why He Left a Great Job to Start Over

Why He Left a Great Job to Start Over

David Bayliff, Zach Schmucker