Cultivating Success: A mindset shift for happy, successful chiropractors

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Colin Carr, the founder and CEO of CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to help them achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner have a chat about leasing vs. owning, the benefit of having a broker assist them with their lease or purchase negotiations, including where to begin, how to decide if leasing or buying is right for you, what to avoid, and why having someone in your corner is a wise choice. This episode is filled with tips, wisdom and advice for anyone considering this next step in their practice. Don't miss it! To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about CARR or Colin, visit www.CARR.us where you can find an agent, request a lease evaluation, or search their library or resources. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to episode 36 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got a solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she talks about what she's gleaning from her latest read: Never Split The Difference by Christopher Voss. She gets real about chiropractic, the value in real world experience (hello, Associate positions or internships!), and about the disconnect between what you learn in school and being out there helping patients. For more information, to submit a topic or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors,) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Angie Noack, LPC and Senior VP of Business Development for Braincode. On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss all things networking, including where to begin, how to play the long game when it comes to referrals, and what you should be focusing on when you start out. This episode is filled with tips, wisdom and advice for students and new docs. Don't miss it! To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Braincode or Angie, visit www.Braincode.com. Thanks for listening!   BOOKS MENTIONED: Good to Great - Jim CollinsNecessary Endings - Dr. Henry CloudNever Finished - David GogginsAtomic Habits - James Clear

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Mel Krug a chiropractor, business mentor and owner of Inspire Life Chiropractic Center in Minnesota. On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss all things Associate, including where to begin, what it means to be one, aligning with your values, and what you should be focusing on when you start out. This episode is filled with tips, wisdom and advice for student and new docs. Don't miss it! To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Krug or to get in touch, follow or reach out to her on Instagram @Dr.MelKrug. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Seth Ryan a chiropractor who own four practices across three states. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner unpack the mechanics of owning more than one clinic. They discuss business metrics, money mindset, the do’s and dont’s, how to build momentum, the benefit to well-oiled systems and how to adapt when things go wrong. All of this and more on this episode! To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Ryan or to get in touch email him at: drseth@100percentdoc.com. Thanks for listening! Books Mentioned: Sell or Be Sold - Grant CardonaRich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

Welcome to episode 32 of the Cultivating Success podcast with Dr. Alison Bremner where we are joined once again by our most popular guest to date, Dr. Nor! On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss the need to really understand your personality as you navigate some of the perils and pitfalls of growing your practice. They dive into personality traits, enneagram styles, and other really helpful tips about navigating life as a chiropractor and living the lifestyle.   For more information about Dr. Nor, visit her on Instagram @drlightchiro. For more information, to submit a topic or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors,) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.

Welcome to episode 31 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got a solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she gets real about chiropractic, her experience in the industry as of late, and what she's realized about being the "heel".For more information, to submit a topic or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors,) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Book Mentioned: Building a Story Brand - Donald Miller

Welcome to episode 30 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got a new guest to the podcast, Rocky Lalvani. Together, they are discussing money including how to keep it, the difference between making vs. keeping, how to manage your cash flow, measuring your top-line vs. bottom-line, the importance of an expense audit, and how to cut costs without the negative mindset associated with it. All of these points and more on this episode! For more information, to submit a topic or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Josh Silver, a chiropractor and functional neurologist based in Florida. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner talk about things you can do in preparation for a practice and offer tangible advice for any student listening. This includes things ranging from reading contracts, asking questions and creating your own schedule to determining what makes you happy and the importance of healthy hobbies. They also break down the difference between being a W2 employee vs an Independent Contractor, the value of referring out, being sincere, and matching what you think with what you say when it comes to your offerings and patient care. All of this and more in this candid episode! To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Silver, visit https://www.chirotechflorida.com/. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to episode 28 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got another solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she breaks down the art of asking for money and charging what you’re worth. We all know that hard conversations are part of business, and in this episode Dr. Bremner addresses how to approach them, why working on your chiropractic craft isn’t everything, how to think about profit, the benefits of asking for money in niche markets, the value in prescreening and scripts, the importance of getting comfortable with making decisions and more! This is a jam-packed episode with a topic inspired by a listener! For more information, to submit a topic or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Books Mentioned: Profits First - Mike MichalowiczBook Yourself Solid - Michael Port

Welcome to episode 27 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today Dr. Bremner is joined by Adam Carroll of The Shred Method. Adam has a documentary called Broke, Busted and Disgusted and has a TEDx Talk with over 6 million views.   Today, he and Dr. Bremner talk about finances, debt and efficient ways to build wealth. They discuss retirement, the 4 things your income should be doing for you, interest rates, credit scores, income vs. liquidity and more! This is a great episode you won’t want to miss! For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.To get more information about Adam Carroll or The Shred Method, visit http://www.theshredmethod.com and be sure to check out his master class.Books Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score - Besser van der KolkI Will Teach You to be Rich - Ramit SethiThanks for listening! 

Hello and welcome to episode 26 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got another solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she answers your questions about 4 of the most common setbacks you have to overcome in practice.  From handling no-shows and burnout to fluctuating months of pay, getting new patients and identifying your ideal client, Dr. Bremner offers up several tangible tips, tricks and ideas for you in this episode. You don’t want to miss it! For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two course, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Books Mentioned: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale CarnegieThe Scent of Likability - Patrick KingThe Big Leap - Gay Hendricks Thanks for listening! 

Hello and welcome to episode 25 of the Cultivating Success podcast! On this solo episode, Dr. Bremner talks about the difference between the hustle and the grind. Throughout this episode, she goes into what they mean, their differences and how they relate to your practice. Dr. Bremner also discusses the importance of having control over the money you’re bringing in, where burnout rate in chiropractic comes from, the importance of taking breaks and other helpful advice. Finally, she finishes off this episode talking about goal setting, figuring out what motivates you and setting rewards based on that. All of this and more in today's episode. Be sure to tune in!For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two courses, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) and Finding the Right Associate Position for You (for Students), visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to the 24th episode of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today, Dr. Colby Wilson returns to the podcast to give an update on her time as Associate since we heard from her last and she also shares what's next for her in her Chiropractic journey! As you may recall from episode #2, Dr. Colby has spent the last 2.5 years working as an Associate at Dr. Bremner's office and she is now in her final two weeks in Colorado before she moves back to her home state of Maine to open her own Chiropractic office. On this more laid-back episode of the podcast, she and Dr. Bremner discuss the importance of having a good relationship with the doc you're working for and give tangible examples of how their working relationship has impacted Colby's success. Dr. Colby also discusses what she learned in the time she spent at Atlas Chiropractic, what was easier and harder than she expected, the role mentorship has played in her success and her plans to move forward. All of this and more in this follow-up episode with Dr. Colby! To connect with Dr. Colby Wilson follow her @dr.colby.is.well on Instagram or visit her website http://www.colbyiswell.com. For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit http://www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic Thanks for listening! 

Hello and welcome to episode 23 of the Cultivating Success podcast! On this solo episode, Dr. Bremner talks about the four biggest mistakes she sees new docs make in practice. Throughout this episode, she breaks down some of the top questions she gets, from the conversations you have with your patients, the value of scripts, whether or not you should discuss the science of chiropractic to money mindset and the downside of giving away care. Be sure to tune in! BOOKS MENTIONED: Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller The Little Money Bible - Stuart Wilde For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two courses, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) and Finding the Right Associate Position for You (for Students), visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll.Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Jake Hansen of Restoration Chiropractic in Castle Rock, CO. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner discuss the role systems play in chiropractic success. They talk about the importance of building rapport, asking the right questions, getting comfortable with your scripts and the art of knowing when to stop talking (and subsequently not making it hard to accept money). Dr. Hansen shares his thoughts on the value of being accessible, what a successful team looks like and how to create one, and the role abundance mindset has played in his career. Finally, he and Dr. Bremner discuss the importance of students and docs understanding exactly what they want, aligning that with an office, be it their own, or one they join, and the importance of knowing the passions, vision and goals of your team as well. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!  To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Hansen, visit https://www.restorationchiropractic.us/. Thanks for listening! 

Hello and welcome to Episode 21 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Ben Atkins, owner of Waterfall Bank in Clearwater, Florida. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner have an honest conversation about all things finance – from credit scores, interest rates, and getting a business loan, to the importance of reading documents before you sign them and the difference between being an entrepreneur and an employee when it comes to running a business. Ben gives practical advice on how to establish credit, how to repair it, and gives an inside look into what bankers look for when deciding to approve business loans. If you’re thinking about opening up your own practice or want to learn more about finance on the business side, this is a great episode for you! For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two courses, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) and Finding the Right Associate Position for You (for Students), visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll. To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. Please also feel free to check out Waterfall Bank at https://www.waterfall-capital.com. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Johnny Reuter, of The Legendary Chiropractor and ChiroPair. Dr. Reuter is a semi-recent grad who has been hitting the ground running since graduation, particularly when it comes to business mindset. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner discuss the benefits of Associate positions, the impact his Associateship played in his chiropractic journey, why he hopes Associate positions become more commonplace in the future, and what you should start doing at least six months before graduation. He also shares helpful tips about planning your path, the value of meeting people, forming connections, how to identify trends in your growth, and the importance of learning to pivot when necessary! For more information about Dr. Bremner’s two courses, Hiring an Associate (for Doctors) and Finding the Right Associate Position for You (for Students), visit https://atlasacademycourses.teachable.com to enroll. To get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit www.alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. For more information about Dr. Johnny Reuter check out his podcast, The Legendary Chiropractor and check out ChiroPair. If you’d like to reach out to him directly, email him at john@healthpair.io. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Cultivating Success podcast where we're joined by James Chester, host of the popular podcast, Chiro Hustle. James was a marketing and journalist student who learned that the chiropractic profession needed a bigger megaphone and more consistent messaging and discovered that a non-chiropractor raising that megaphone could help validate the voice of all things chiropractic.Throughout this episode, James and Dr. Bremner talk about how to grow a practice and the importance of being a great adjuster, taking good care of yourself and knowing who your ideal client (aka avatar) is. James shares his knowledge around finding the balance between new school and old school marketing, the difference between acquiring and converting patients, and the importance of learning to nurture conversations with anyone who walks in your door. He and Dr. Bremner also discuss traits you should have if you're looking for an Associate position, the necessity of having a strategy, how building interpersonal relationships with nearby practitioners in your community is a way to build professional referrals and how investing in yourself positively impacts other areas of your life. All of this and more in this jam-packed episode with James Chester! Grab a pen and paper, you won't want to miss a moment. For more information about James Chester or to listen to his podcast, Chiro Hustle, visit http://www.chirohustle.com. If you want to work with James, click HERE to fill out his form.  For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to episode #18 of the Cultivating Success podcast with Dr. Alison Bremner! Today we are joined by Dr. JT Anderson, a Sports Chiropractor out of Centennial, CO who used to be the Sports Chiropractor for the Denver Broncos. On this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Anderson and Dr. Bremner discuss marketing yourself to professional athletes, his new book NO BONES ABOUT IT – A Memoir of a Chiropractor, establishing your chiropractic network and more! Also, stay tuned to the end of the episode where Dr. Anderson shares information about a turn-key practice opportunity in Maryland (ad in bio). For more information or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit alisonbremner.com or follow along on Instagram @boulderatlaschiropractic. To get a copy of Dr. Anderson’s new book, check out www.jtanderson.biz.  Ad for Maryland Opportunity:Seeking a professional chiropractor to work in our beautiful Solomons, Maryland office (14350 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688). Established for 22 years. Wellness and family practice, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Fast-paced. Incentives and Benefits are available.  Income over 100k is VERY ATTAINABLE as the last DC was making 115k and worked 3 full and 2 1/2 days. Everything is based on maintaining PV volume. We will train you to accomplish this.  Please email your resume to Kim at k.spencer7@yahoo.com