<![CDATA[The Practice Leader Podcast]]>I’m Dr. David Touhill, a chiropractor, pilot and business strategist who’s helped hundreds of doctors, chiropractic groups, and health companies turn their business into an asset that doesn’t run their lives.

On this show I help chiropractors and their teams transform the way they lead their practices.

DM me on instagram with any questions or topics you would like me to cover.

]]>WWW.STRATEGYWITHDAVE.COMRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 19:57:31 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 21:44:34 GMT60Dr. David Touhill<p>I’m Dr. David Touhill, a chiropractor, pilot and business strategist who’s helped hundreds of doctors, chiropractic groups, and health companies turn their business into an asset that doesn’t run their lives.</p><p></p><p>On this show I help chiropractors and their teams transform the way they lead their practices. </p><p></p><p>DM me on instagram with any questions or topics you would like me to cover.</p>episodicDr. David Touhilldrtouhill@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 4: Interview with Dr. Kristine Schmierer]]>The conversation delves into the journey of building an incredible chiropractic practice, transitioning from a boss to a leader, the deeper calling and transition, challenges in chiropractic practice, and seeking advice and guidance. Key takeaways include the importance of transitioning from a boss to a leader and the significance of developing a strong and cohesive team. The conversation delves into the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and the influence of biblical principles on relationships and business decisions. It also explores the transition to leadership and the role of faith and identity in chiropractic practice.

Takeaways

  • Transitioning from a boss to a leader
  • Developing a strong and cohesive team Surround yourself with the right people
  • Biblical principles shape relationships and business decisions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Building an Incredible Practice
  • 09:24 Deeper Calling and Transition
  • 21:21 Seeking Advice and Guidance
  • 39:26 Faith and Identity in Chiropractic
]]>9cd13214-67b8-4892-a55c-14fa2ba8db74Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:01:01 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the journey of building an incredible chiropractic practice, transitioning from a boss to a leader, the deeper calling and transition, challenges in chiropractic practice, and seeking advice and guidance. Key takeaways include the importance of transitioning from a boss to a leader and the significance of developing a strong and cohesive team. The conversation delves into the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and the influence of biblical principles on relationships and business decisions. It also explores the transition to leadership and the role of faith and identity in chiropractic practice.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Transitioning from a boss to a leader</li><li>Developing a strong and cohesive team Surround yourself with the right people</li><li>Biblical principles shape relationships and business decisions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Building an Incredible Practice</li><li>09:24 Deeper Calling and Transition</li><li>21:21 Seeking Advice and Guidance</li><li>39:26 Faith and Identity in Chiropractic</li></ul>no00:43:0514Episode 4: Interview with Dr. Kristine Schmiererfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: Nobody Can Do It As Well As Me! How to Successfully Transition Authority To The Team]]>The conversation focuses on the process of transitioning authority to the team in a chiropractic practice. It covers the struggles of chiropractors, the cost of poor transitions, and the five-step process for transitioning team members. The steps include documenting the process, demonstration and observation, supervised independence, filling in the gaps, and ongoing monitoring and support. The key takeaways include the importance of mastery taking time, building better systems for developing people, and the investment of authority transfer.

Takeaways

  • Mastery takes time
  • Building better systems for developing people

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transitioning Authority to the Team
  • 05:44 Step 2: Demonstration and Observation
  • 12:44 Mindset Shifts and Takeaways
]]>9b44b359-e37e-4e28-b450-458b1ec05623Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:42:56 GMT<p>The conversation focuses on the process of transitioning authority to the team in a chiropractic practice. It covers the struggles of chiropractors, the cost of poor transitions, and the five-step process for transitioning team members. The steps include documenting the process, demonstration and observation, supervised independence, filling in the gaps, and ongoing monitoring and support. The key takeaways include the importance of mastery taking time, building better systems for developing people, and the investment of authority transfer.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mastery takes time</li><li>Building better systems for developing people</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transitioning Authority to the Team</li><li>05:44 Step 2: Demonstration and Observation</li><li>12:44 Mindset Shifts and Takeaways</li></ul>no00:17:5113Episode 3: Nobody Can Do It As Well As Me! How to Successfully Transition Authority To The Teamfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Interview with Dr. Jason Day]]>The conversation covers the journey of a chiropractor from solo practice to team leadership, emphasizing the importance of aligning priorities with faith and family. It explores the transition to team leadership, the impact of ego on excellence, the development of leadership and team, and the significance of aligning priorities with peace and faith. The conversation delves into the concept of living a legacy and finding peace within oneself, emphasizing the importance of balancing work and personal life. It also explores the significance of prioritizing family and faith, the power of strategy and faith, and the impact of writing and sharing a book. Additionally, it highlights the spiritual transformation through nature, the Ruck and Rev Bible study, an upcoming immersive event, and the importance of aligning priorities and finding peace within oneself.

Takeaways

  • Transition from solo practitioner to team leader
  • The importance of aligning priorities with faith and family Finding peace within oneself
  • Balancing work and personal life

Chapters

  • 00:00 Journey to Success
  • 09:10 Ego vs. Excellence
  • 16:15 Aligning Priorities and Peace
  • 22:21 Living a Legacy
  • 29:28 Spiritual Transformation through Nature
  • 40:36 Aligning Priorities and Finding Peace
]]>9264a243-7f1a-4b0a-89c0-c9cacb0fd07fSun, 04 Jan 2026 18:56:20 GMT<p>The conversation covers the journey of a chiropractor from solo practice to team leadership, emphasizing the importance of aligning priorities with faith and family. It explores the transition to team leadership, the impact of ego on excellence, the development of leadership and team, and the significance of aligning priorities with peace and faith. The conversation delves into the concept of living a legacy and finding peace within oneself, emphasizing the importance of balancing work and personal life. It also explores the significance of prioritizing family and faith, the power of strategy and faith, and the impact of writing and sharing a book. Additionally, it highlights the spiritual transformation through nature, the Ruck and Rev Bible study, an upcoming immersive event, and the importance of aligning priorities and finding peace within oneself.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Transition from solo practitioner to team leader</li><li>The importance of aligning priorities with faith and family Finding peace within oneself</li><li>Balancing work and personal life</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey to Success</li><li>09:10 Ego vs. Excellence</li><li>16:15 Aligning Priorities and Peace</li><li>22:21 Living a Legacy</li><li>29:28 Spiritual Transformation through Nature</li><li>40:36 Aligning Priorities and Finding Peace</li></ul>no00:43:1412Episode 2: Interview with Dr. Jason Dayfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: From Boss to Practice Leader]]>In this episode, Dr. Dave discusses the critical transition from being a boss to becoming a leader in chiropractic practices.

Takeaways

  • Many chiropractic offices are run by bosses, not leaders.
  • Awareness of your leadership level is crucial for growth.
  • A leader provides tools for their team to succeed.
  • The practice should not rely solely on the owner.
  • Documenting systems is essential for business continuity.
  • Developing A players is key to practice success.
  • Long-term vision is necessary for effective leadership.
  • Surrounding yourself with wise leaders is vital.
  • Mindset shifts are necessary for effective leadership.
  • Success is about building a business that doesn't need you.
]]>330a8ace-5d82-42b9-8b5e-86f356d4dc3bWed, 17 Dec 2025 19:52:31 GMT<p>In this episode, Dr. Dave discusses the critical transition from being a boss to becoming a leader in chiropractic practices.</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Many chiropractic offices are run by bosses, not leaders.</li><li>Awareness of your leadership level is crucial for growth.</li><li>A leader provides tools for their team to succeed.</li><li>The practice should not rely solely on the owner.</li><li>Documenting systems is essential for business continuity.</li><li>Developing A players is key to practice success.</li><li>Long-term vision is necessary for effective leadership.</li><li>Surrounding yourself with wise leaders is vital.</li><li>Mindset shifts are necessary for effective leadership.</li><li>Success is about building a business that doesn't need you.</li></ul>no00:37:3211Episode 1: From Boss to Practice Leaderfull