305 - The Power of 3: How Visionary Leaders Create Lasting Success
05/13/25 • 63 min
Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen reveal how visionary leaders think beyond the next quarter or even the next year—they think in threes: three generations, three decades, three years. You’ll discover how to align your vision with tangible action steps that lead to lasting success. Whether you’re building your practice, preparing for an exit, or simply looking to sharpen your leadership, this framework will help you organize your time, energy, and focus for maximum impact.
In this episode you will:
- Discover how a three-generational perspective shifts your thinking for greater clarity.
- Learn how to create a three-decade story to guide your vision for the future.
- Understand the importance of a clear three-year vision to align your actions with long-term goals.
- Explore how breaking down goals into three-month action plans leads to better focus and measurable results.
- Gain strategies for aligning daily actions with your long-term vision and purpose.
Episode Highlights
01:25 – Discover why vision casting must go beyond the head to the heart and how caught vision—not taught vision—drives true leadership.
04:42 – Learn how thinking in three-year, one-year, and 90-day windows helps leaders prioritize what’s important now, next, and ultimately.
06:58 – Understand why clarity is the greatest accelerant for your team and how friction shows up when clarity is missing.
09:13 – Explore how lack of shared vision keeps you stuck in owner-operator mode, even if your team has scorecards and KPIs.
11:39 – Hear how a three-generation perspective shapes leadership decisions across business, family, and legacy planning.
17:50 – Learn why holding an eternal perspective adds deeper meaning to daily choices and long-term business vision.
21:19 – Understand how thinking generationally impacts succession planning, associate hiring, and long-term patient care.
24:33 – Discover how casting a three-decade story shapes your exit strategy and prevents burnout by giving long-term direction.
26:36 – Learn how purpose pushes, but vision pulls—and both are necessary to maintain energy and avoid fatigue.
33:57 – See how a detailed three-year vision sets the foundation for organizing your next 90 days into intentional action.
36:58 – Understand how to translate a vision into a 90-day action plan, broken down into clear team priorities and execution rhythms.
39:06 – Learn the power of managing your schedule with a three-week view and how it creates margin and reduces decision stress.
40:21 – Discover the habit of working in three-day and even three-hour blocks to drive focus and increase productivity.
41:02 – Hear how checking in every few minutes enhances presence and how present-time consciousness fuels productivity.
43:35 - Dr. Pete is joined by Success Partner Dr. Dan Ruitenbeek of Shockwave Centers of America to explore how shockwave therapy is transforming chiropractic care. They discuss how this non-invasive technology helps chiropractors treat chronic pain, improve outcomes for conditions like plantar fasciitis, and grow their practices with real ROI in just 90 days—all while staying aligned with core chiropractic values and delivering greater value to patients and communities.
Resources Mentioned
Register Now for the TRP Conversion & Retention Immersion - June 6 & 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida or June 27 & 28, 2025 in Sydney, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/
To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo
For more information about Shockwave please visit: www.shockwavecenters.com
Schedule a Brainstorming call with Dr. Pete
Follow Dr Stephen on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/l/riDHVjqt
Follow Dr Pete on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/I1nC7Hgg
Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1
To listen to more episodes visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/ or follow on your favorite podcast app.
Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen reveal how visionary leaders think beyond the next quarter or even the next year—they think in threes: three generations, three decades, three years. You’ll discover how to align your vision with tangible action steps that lead to lasting success. Whether you’re building your practice, preparing for an exit, or simply looking to sharpen your leadership, this framework will help you organize your time, energy, and focus for maximum impact.
In this episode you will:
- Discover how a three-generational perspective shifts your thinking for greater clarity.
- Learn how to create a three-decade story to guide your vision for the future.
- Understand the importance of a clear three-year vision to align your actions with long-term goals.
- Explore how breaking down goals into three-month action plans leads to better focus and measurable results.
- Gain strategies for aligning daily actions with your long-term vision and purpose.
Episode Highlights
01:25 – Discover why vision casting must go beyond the head to the heart and how caught vision—not taught vision—drives true leadership.
04:42 – Learn how thinking in three-year, one-year, and 90-day windows helps leaders prioritize what’s important now, next, and ultimately.
06:58 – Understand why clarity is the greatest accelerant for your team and how friction shows up when clarity is missing.
09:13 – Explore how lack of shared vision keeps you stuck in owner-operator mode, even if your team has scorecards and KPIs.
11:39 – Hear how a three-generation perspective shapes leadership decisions across business, family, and legacy planning.
17:50 – Learn why holding an eternal perspective adds deeper meaning to daily choices and long-term business vision.
21:19 – Understand how thinking generationally impacts succession planning, associate hiring, and long-term patient care.
24:33 – Discover how casting a three-decade story shapes your exit strategy and prevents burnout by giving long-term direction.
26:36 – Learn how purpose pushes, but vision pulls—and both are necessary to maintain energy and avoid fatigue.
33:57 – See how a detailed three-year vision sets the foundation for organizing your next 90 days into intentional action.
36:58 – Understand how to translate a vision into a 90-day action plan, broken down into clear team priorities and execution rhythms.
39:06 – Learn the power of managing your schedule with a three-week view and how it creates margin and reduces decision stress.
40:21 – Discover the habit of working in three-day and even three-hour blocks to drive focus and increase productivity.
41:02 – Hear how checking in every few minutes enhances presence and how present-time consciousness fuels productivity.
43:35 - Dr. Pete is joined by Success Partner Dr. Dan Ruitenbeek of Shockwave Centers of America to explore how shockwave therapy is transforming chiropractic care. They discuss how this non-invasive technology helps chiropractors treat chronic pain, improve outcomes for conditions like plantar fasciitis, and grow their practices with real ROI in just 90 days—all while staying aligned with core chiropractic values and delivering greater value to patients and communities.
Resources Mentioned
Register Now for the TRP Conversion & Retention Immersion - June 6 & 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida or June 27 & 28, 2025 in Sydney, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/
To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo
For more information about Shockwave please visit: www.shockwavecenters.com
Schedule a Brainstorming call with Dr. Pete
Follow Dr Stephen on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/l/riDHVjqt
Follow Dr Pete on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/I1nC7Hgg
Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1
To listen to more episodes visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/ or follow on your favorite podcast app.
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304 - How To Get Your Patients to WANT to Follow Your Recommendations for Care
What makes someone commit to care, not just for a month, but for a lifetime?
Explore the missing link between compliance and conversion: helping patients want to follow through. It’s not about selling more visits—it’s about establishing VALUE for rhythm, relevance, and real outcomes. You’ll discover how to present care recommendations with clarity, align patient goals with your findings, and build long-term retention that benefits both your business and your mission. If you’re ready to lead instead of convince, this is the conversation you need to hear.
In this episode you will:
- Identify the importance of cultivating genuine patient desire for long-term care.
- Learn techniques to present care recommendations that align with patient goals.
- Understand how establishing rhythm and relevance in care plans fosters commitment.
- Explore the role of leadership in guiding patients from initial interest to sustained engagement.
Episode Highlights
03:17 – Discover why pressure and challenge are signs you’re growing and how to reframe tough quarters into motivation for the next.
05:05 – Understand why real leadership in practice means equipping patients to become leaders in their own health journeys.
06:41 – Explore why retention—not just attraction or conversion—is the real heart of practice growth and impact.
08:13 – Learn how regular care over time leads to real outcomes and why retention is the best model for both mission and business.
11:07 – Hear how compliance begins with establishing wanting, and why adults only commit long-term to what they genuinely desire.
14:11 – Understand how patient conversion reflects certainty, and why true retention starts with uncovering what patients really want.
16:45 – Discover the gap between connection and compliance, and how getting to the deeper 'why' impacts long-term follow-through.
20:44 – Learn how visit rhythm is based on how well a patient holds their adjustment—not symptoms or preferences.
24:02 – Hear how missing appointments disrupts progress and creates setbacks, making rhythm and education essential for retention.
27:58 - Dr. Kale interviews Success Partner Dr. Steve Tullius, founder of Waitlist Workshops, about how his team helps chiropractors attract highly qualified leads through targeted workshops. From startup clinics to high-volume practices, the system is built to scale—filling rooms, converting attendees, and creating consistent demand for neurologically focused chiropractic care. Dr. Steve also shares the deeper mission behind his work: restoring the profession’s purpose by reaching those who need it most.
Resources Mentioned
Register Now for the TRP Conversion & Retention Immersion - June 6 & 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida or June 27 & 28, 2025 in Sydney, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/
To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo
For more information about Waitlist Workshops please visit: https://waitlistworkshops.com/
Schedule a Brainstorming call with Dr. Pete
Follow Dr Stephen on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/l/riDHVjqt
Follow Dr Pete on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/I1nC7Hgg
Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1
To listen to more episodes visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/ or follow on your favorite podcast app.
Next Episode
306 - The Marketplace Is An Amplifier: Position Your Practice for Success (MAHA!)
Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen reveal why chiropractic is perfectly positioned for today’s health-conscious, MAHA-culture and how to leverage growing demand. Learn why thinking bigger, acting faster, and focusing on resilience will help you serve more people—no matter the economic climate. Whether you're navigating abundance or scarcity, now is the time to step up and expand your impact.
In this episode you will:
- Discover how the marketplace (economy - good or bad) amplifies your message
- Why chiropractic care is more essential now than ever.
- Learn the difference between Supply and Demand issues—and how to prepare for both.
- Explore strategies to position yourself as the solution for today’s mental and physical health crises.
- Identify what needs to change to 2X your impact and serve your community more powerfully.
Episode Highlights
01:25 – Learn how the marketplace acts as an amplifier—it doesn’t change your message, it magnifies it—and why positioning is everything.
04:06 – Discover how your business may face either a supply issue (capacity) or demand issue (scarcity), and how both require different strategies.
07:58 – Hear why chiropractic has been and remains recession-proof—and why there’s never been a better time to serve.
10:20 – Understand how the Phoenix Plan’s three-phase framework—stabilization, reactivation, mobilization—can guide you through uncertain times.
13:25 – Consider what would break in your business if you 2x’d your demand and why now is the time to prepare for that level of growth.
16:17 – Learn why positioning yourself around nervous system expertise helps you stay relevant in any economic climate.
17:59 – Discover why you should aim to 2x your impact and how small thinking may be limiting your ability to lead and serve.
19:09 – See how today’s marketplace stress is creating opportunities in children’s mental health, and why chiropractors must lead.
20:37 – Hear the call to position chiropractic as a solution in the mental health movement and step forward as a trusted messenger.
23:01 - Dr. Pete is joined by Success Partner, Joe Hagan from Wealth Colony to unpack the future of financial innovation through blockchain. Discover transformative strategies that can revolutionize customer engagement and loyalty with innovative rewards programs that boost patient retention. Tune in as we explore the intersection of technology, finance, and healthcare.
Resources Mentioned
Register Now for the TRP Conversion & Retention Immersion - June 6 & 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida or June 27 & 28, 2025 in Sydney, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/
To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo
For more information about Wealth Colony please visit: www.wealthcolony.com
Schedule a Brainstorming call with Dr. Pete
Follow Dr Stephen on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/l/riDHVjqt
Follow Dr Pete on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/I1nC7Hgg
Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1
To listen to more episodes visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/ or follow on your favorite podcast app.
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