Ep302 | Running A Thriving Cash Practice Out Of Their Garage With Tim and Jess Cummings

06/16/20 • 46 min

Today, I am speaking with Tim and Jess Cummings who run their cash-practice, Restore Thrive, out of their awesome garage gym in Kansas City, Kansas. They have inspired many other PT's to do the same and I can't wait for you to hear their story and how they came up with this idea.

Reach out to Tim & Jess:

Via website: www.restorethrive.com

Via Instagram: @restorethrive

Reach out to Tim & Jess:

Via website: www.restorethrive.com

Via Instagram: @restorethrive

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EP301 | Killing Comfort and What It Means To Me

Alright team, let's talk about getting comfortable. Sounds nice, right? Wrong. Comfort is where progress goes to die. If you feel like you've hit a plateau, maybe you're just a little too settled in.

In this episode, I break down this idea of "Killing Comfort," something my business partner Jared Moon covers in his killer new book. We dig into why embracing the suck, focusing on the process, and doing the hard things day in and day out is the real key to leveling up, both as a clinician and as a business owner. I share how this mindset shaped my own path and how you can use it to push past your limits.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Comfort Kills Growth: Getting complacent is the fastest way to stall out. You gotta actively seek out challenges.
✔️ Embrace the Grind: Success isn't always flashy. Like wolves missing hunts most of the time, you gotta persist through failures and setbacks. Focus on not quitting.
✔️ Process Over Outcome (Initially): Obsess about getting better, about skill acquisition. The results will follow if you stick with the process long enough.
✔️ Do Hard Shit: Wake up early? Train when tired? Skip the extra junk food? Choose the thing that builds discipline. That's killing comfort daily.
✔️ Consistency Beats Talent: I wasn't the smartest PT in my class, but I was willing to put in the work consistently over time. That dedication pays off.

🧠 Pro Tip:

"Stop looking for shortcuts. The 'secret sauce' is showing up, doing the work even when it sucks, and focusing relentlessly on getting better day by day. That's how you build something real."

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EP302 | Running A Thriving Cash Practice Out Of Their Garage With Tim and Jess Cummings

Ever thought about ditching the traditional clinic grind and maybe, just maybe, starting a PT practice in your own garage? Sounds crazy, right? Well, Tim and Jess did exactly that. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on how they built a successful cash pay practice literally out of their home gym in Kansas City. We dig into how they manage working together as a couple, their killer local networking strategies (shout out to Jess!), and how they built a business that gives them the freedom to actually live their lives and be there for their family. If you're burned out and looking for a different path, you gotta hear their story.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Garage Gym PT is Real: You can build a successful cash practice from home. Tim and Jess prove it's not just possible, it's effective.
✔️ Leverage Local Networking: Jess found huge success connecting with other wellness pros in their community (like that Wellness Consortium!). Do not underestimate face to face connections.
✔️ Communicate (Especially with Your Spouse!): Running a business together means clearly defining roles, expectations, and scheduling everything: work, personal time, even date nights via weekly planning.
✔️ Charge What You're Worth: They did not lowball. They priced based on value and the high level service they provide (like 90 minute evals!), attracting clients who respect that.
✔️ Design for Lifestyle First: The goal was not just profit, but time freedom to be present with family, coach kids' teams, and avoid burnout. Build the business to support your life, not the other way around.

🧠 Pro Tip:

"When you work together, especially as a couple, you have to be intentional. Schedule everything, define who does what, and communicate constantly. Anything you do not talk about won't get done and will probably lead to arguments later." - Tim & Jess on making their partnership work.

🔥 Inspired by Tim & Jess's Story?