Why Starting a Practice Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Brubaker and Dr. Tara Horrall dive into the real-world challenges of launching a chiropractic practice—and why so many of them are avoidable. From student debt to market research, mentorship to mindset, they reflect on the common (and preventable) mistakes new chiropractors make, and share the hard-won lessons they wish they’d known from day one.
Whether you’re in your first year of practice or two decades in, this episode offers practical, encouraging insight into building a thriving career without the burnout.
What you’ll learn:
- Why the “five years of struggle” myth holds too many chiropractors back
- Common mistakes new docs make—and how to avoid them
- The value of mentorship and community support
- How to shift from survival mode to strategy
- Why chiropractic is a people business (and how to embrace that)
If you’re thinking about opening your own office, stuck in a rough patch, or just want to be reminded that success is possible, this episode is for you.
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