Episode 18: When Timid Leadership Almost Led to Bankruptcy with Dr. Ben Rall

The Raw Side of Leadership by Dr. Denisa Weber

Chiropractor, author, and podcast host Dr. Ben Rall is with me for today’s conversation. He owned and operated one of the largest chiropractic clinics in the United States, and his podcast, Designed to Heal, shares research, insights, and helpful information from the world of health and wellness. Drawing upon his huge amount of experience in this field, Dr. Rall tells us all about how he realized that his lack of leadership was destroying his business, and how you can avoid the mistakes that he made.

In this episode we’ll explore…

What inspired Dr. Rall to pursue becoming a chiropractor.
The struggles he faced starting his practice (and the shift that changed everything).
Why, when looking back now, he realizes he had to hit rock bottom.
The hardest lessons to learn when starting a chiropractic business.
What led to Dr. Rall getting a board complaint and how it actually set him free.
Why he would not build another practice the same way he did the first one.
Why knowing who you are is so critical to great leadership.
How Experience, however difficult, is a mandatory part of growth in leadership.
The different ways of measuring success in your chiropractic business.
Why facing the facts and looking at the numbers matters when you’re leading.
How Dr. Rall leads with his faith and how that shows up in his practice.
A mentor’s message to him that reminded Dr. Rall how blessed he is to do this work.
The biggest failures he has experienced and why he’s so grateful for it.
A final message for chiropractors, especially the ones struggling in their businesses.