She Slays the Day

Are you still the bottleneck in your clinic even though you have a team? In this solo episode, Dr. Lauryn is back with part two of her conversation on owner dependency, and this time she is getting practical. If your team still needs constant hand-holding, your systems feel messy, and delegation feels harder than just doing it yourself, this episode is your next step.Dr. Lauryn walks through the SEAD framework: Simplify, Eliminate, Automate, and Delegate. She explains how to use team time audits, blank org charts, AI tools, VAs, software automation, and smarter delegation to create real bandwidth inside your practice. This is not about dumping more work onto your staff. It is about cleaning up chaos, freeing your best people for higher-level ownership, and helping you finally move from manager mode into CEO mode.Key Takeaways:Before you delegate more, you need to understand what your team is already carrying. A full team time audit helps reveal repeated tasks, interruptions, unnecessary approvals, manual work, and hidden capacity leaks.The SEAD framework gives clinic owners a practical way to clean up operations before adding more responsibility to the team. Simplify what is too complicated, eliminate what no longer matters, automate what software or AI can handle, and delegate work to the right person or resource.Delegation should not start by pushing your chaos onto an already overwhelmed employee. The first move is often delegating tasks away from your team to a VA, software, AI tool, outside service, or lower-level support role.Moving from manager to CEO requires patience, leadership, and a willingness to invest time now for freedom later. Your team needs clarity, authority, safety to make mistakes, and structured support as they take ownership of higher-value work.Resources:Find all things Dr. Lauryn B including ways to work with herFollow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:To learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLAHolistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing HubClinic MindClinic Mind is the all-in-one EHR and practice management platform built for chiropractors — billing, documentation, scheduling, and patient follow-up in one place, whether you run a cash practice, take insurance, or are scaling to multiple locations. She Slays the Day listeners get an exclusive offer.Clinic MindGo from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link below!Genesis Chiropractic Software

Is your chiropractic practice actually a sellable business, or have you accidentally built yourself a job? In this follow-up conversation on preparing your practice for sale, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Dr. Jay LaGuardia to unpack the numbers, systems, and blind spots that determine whether a clinic becomes a valuable asset or quietly closes its doors.Together, they break down EBITDA, practice valuation, multipliers, profitability, private equity, succession planning, and why gross revenue alone does not determine what your practice is worth. Dr. Jay also shares why chiropractors need to increase their financial IQ, how strong systems and predictable cash flow raise practice value, and why waiting until you’re tired, injured, or ready to retire may cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.Key Takeaways:Your practice valuation is based on profitability, predictable cash flow, systems, team, brand, and future earning potential—not just gross revenue. A high-revenue practice can be worth less than a smaller, more profitable clinic if the business fundamentals are weak.EBITDA and multipliers are essential concepts for chiropractic practice owners to understand before they ever think about selling. The stronger your systems, documentation, team, cash flow, and patient base, the stronger your multiplier can become.Chiropractors need to start preparing for succession three to five years before they plan to exit. Illness, disability, burnout, and unexpected life changes can destroy practice value quickly if there is no plan in place.Financial IQ and business IQ are no longer optional for clinic owners. Learning how to read a P&L, understand payroll metrics, and make decisions from abundance instead of scarcity can dramatically change the future of your practice.Guest Bio:Dr. Jay LaGuardia has been an entrepreneurial enthusiast for more than 45 years, beginning his first business journey at just 12 years old. Over the course of his career, he has opened 18 companies across multiple industries, including chiropractic offices, coaching companies, real estate development, fitness studios, podcasting, and more. He is also an Amazon bestselling author and the founder of Triple P Life, where he helps entrepreneurs build thriving, profitable businesses while also pursuing peak health, strong family lives, and long-term personal fulfillment.Contact Dr. Jay directly [email protected] resources and ways to work with Dr. Jay at Triple P LifeFollow Dr. Jay on InstagramResources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Clinic MindClinic Mind is the all-in-one EHR and practice management platform built for chiropractors — billing, documentation, scheduling, and patient follow-up in one place, whether you run a cash practice, take insurance, or are scaling to multiple locations. She Slays the Day listeners get an exclusive offer.Clinic MindHolistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing HubGo from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link below!Genesis Chiropractic Software

Are you planning on the sale of your practice to fund your retirement, but waiting until you’re already exhausted to think about it? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck to talk about why practice owners need to start preparing for a future sale years before they ever plan to leave.Together, they discuss how to increase the value of your clinic beyond revenue, why selling on an upward trend matters, and how owner dependency, weak systems, referral risks, and team uncertainty can hurt your resale value. Ruth also shares what she learned from selling two practices, why your team should be part of the transition conversation, and how to build a clinic that is more turnkey, more transferable, and more aligned with the legacy you actually want to leave behind.Key Takeaways:Preparing your practice to sell should start long before retirement. The strongest sales happen when the clinic is still growing, energized, and positioned as a valuable opportunity—not when the owner is burned out and ready to escape.Your practice value is about more than revenue. Referral systems, team culture, intellectual property, patient retention, vendor relationships, and documented SOPs can all help make your clinic more attractive to the right buyer.Owner dependency can kill a future sale. If the practice runs entirely on your face, your name, your hours, or your personal relationships, a buyer may see it as purchasing a job instead of a business.A successful transition protects more than your paycheck. The right sale considers your team, your patients, your culture, and the next owner’s ability to succeed after you leave.Guest Bio:Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, practice management strategist, and owner/founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC. After building a successful dental practice from the ground up, a life-altering family experience led her to reduce her clinical hours from 40 to 25 per week while maintaining and eventually exceeding the practice’s previous production levels. That shift inspired her to create a streamlined business model focused on strong systems, high-performing teams, and magnetic company culture. Today, Dr. Ruth helps practice owners build clinics that can run more efficiently, support a better life, and prepare for a stronger eventual sale.Get your free Prep Your Business To Sell ChecklistFind out how you can work with Ruth by visiting Shoreline StrategiesFollow Ruth on LinkedInResources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Clinic MindClinic Mind is the all-in-one EHR and practice management platform built for chiropractors — billing, documentation, scheduling, and patient follow-up in one place, whether you run a cash practice, take insurance, or are scaling to multiple locations. She Slays the Day listeners get an exclusive offer.Clinic MindHolistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing HubGo from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link below!Genesis Chiropractic Software

Why does your clinic still fall apart, stall out, or wait for you to make every decision? In this solo episode, Dr. Lauryn breaks down the hidden owner dependency patterns that keep practice owners trapped as the answering machine, fixer, manager, and emotional support system for their entire team.Dr. Lauryn unpacks how clinics become dependent on the owner, why taking tasks back teaches your team to rely on you, and how hover parenting, unclear delegation, and lack of project management skills keep your practice from truly running without you. She also explains the difference between working in, on, and over your clinic, and gives listeners an owner dependency audit to start identifying where their team still needs them too much.Key Takeaways:Owner dependency is often created by the leader, not the team. When practice owners answer too quickly, take tasks back, or silently fix mistakes, they train employees to wait for direction instead of developing initiative.Delegation requires clarity, not vague frustration. Your team cannot fully own a task until you clearly define what needs to be done, what good execution looks like, and what level of decision-making they are responsible for.Moving from operator to CEO means teaching your team how to think. True clinic freedom comes when employees can solve problems, bring solutions, use SOPs, leverage AI, and manage projects without constantly relying on the owner’s brain.An owner dependency audit is the first step toward freedom. By tracking the questions, decisions, tasks, edits, reminders, and emotional load that still come back to you, you can see exactly where your clinic is still built around your involvement.Resources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Holistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing HubGo from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link below!Genesis Chiropractic SoftwareClinic MindClinic Mind is the all-in-one EHR and practice management platform built for chiropractors — billing, documentation, scheduling, and patient follow-up in one place, whether you run a cash practice, take insurance, or are scaling to multiple locations. She Slays the Day listeners get an exclusive offer.Clinic Mind

Are you leading your business… or slowly becoming the bottleneck holding it back? Why do so many healthcare entrepreneurs end up exhausted, resentful, and trapped inside practices they built themselves? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with leadership expert and author Jim Brown to unpack the hidden leadership patterns that quietly destroy culture, momentum, and fulfillment inside growing businesses.Together, they discuss the dangers of “hero leadership,” why perfectionism and control create disengaged teams, and how collaborative cultures are intentionally built. Jim breaks down the four stages of organizational health, including leadership accountability, strategic momentum, and talent magnetism. Lauryn also shares her own evolution as a clinic owner, learning how to stop leading every conversation and start empowering her team to think, solve problems, and lead alongside her.Key TakeawaysStrong leadership culture requires collaboration, vulnerability, and accountability—not control, perfectionism, or micromanagement.Business growth happens faster when CEOs stop being the bottleneck and start empowering high-performing teams.Strategic momentum is built through realistic goals, team ownership, and consistent wins that create confidence and trust.Healthy workplace culture attracts top talent naturally, reducing turnover and creating long-term organizational growth.About the GuestJim Brown is the founder and CEO of OrgHealth and a former consulting partner with Patrick Lencioni’s Table Group. For more than 30 years, he has helped executive teams and boards build healthier, high-performing organizations through leadership development and culture transformation. Jim is the bestselling author of The Imperfect Board Member and the upcoming book The Imperfect CEO, which focuses on helping leaders replace avoidance, control, and perfectionism with healthier, more sustainable leadership practices.Follow Jim on LinkedIn and preorder his book, The Imperfect CEOResources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Clinic MindClinic Mind is the all-in-one EHR and practice management platform built for chiropractors — billing, documentation, scheduling, and patient follow-up in one place, whether you run a cash practice, take insurance, or are scaling to multiple locations. She Slays the Day listeners get an exclusive offer.Clinic MindGo from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link below!Genesis Chiropractic SoftwareHolistic Marketing HubWant to attract ideal patients to your clinic? No time to utilize your clinic's social media pages? Holistic Marketing Hub teaches you (or one of your team members) exactly how to use your clinic's Instagram account to find and attract those patients in your community. Use code "SheSlays" to get $300 off!Holistic Marketing Hub