Then somewhere along the way, the business starts owning them.

On May 11, Freedom by Design with Dr. Jamey Schrier officially launches with all 8 episodes available at once.

Each episode builds on the one before it, walking through what actually keeps practice owners stuck, what needs to change, and what it takes to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Start with Episode 1 and follow the progression:

Episode 1: Kerri Bailey – Overwhelm, Control, Loneliness

Episode 2: Will Humphreys – Delegation, Time, Bottleneck

Episode 3: Brent Stutzman – Marketing, Brand, AI Shift

Episode 4: Joe Marcoux – Sales Mindset & Communication

Episode 5: Zac Cohen – Cash-Based, Sales, Leadership

Episode 6: Josh Grover – Revenue Cycle & Leaks

Episode 7: Nate Hendrikse – Financial Clarity

Episode 8: Jason Wambold – Compensation & Ownership Thinking

Each conversation tackles a different layer of the business, from overwhelm and delegation to marketing, sales, systems, and financial clarity, ending with the structure required to build a business that can run without you at the center.

All 8 episodes will be available May 11 on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Freedom does not happen by accident.

It is built by design.

You will hear how identity, responsibility, and habits all play a role in keeping you in the center of the business. More importantly, this episode walks through what begins to change when you step out of the role of doer and start thinking like an owner. This is where the business starts to shift from something you manage to something that can actually run.

Episode breakdown

00:03:01 - The loneliness that can come with ownership

00:03:47 - How overwhelm starts to isolate the owner

00:04:14 - Why loss of control becomes such a strong fear

00:08:48 - The challenge of growing a leadership team for the first time

00:17:15 - How guilt keeps owners pulled back into the business

If the pressure of ownership, control, or loneliness feels familiar in your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Kerri and her work at Practice Freedom U here.

We get into the difference between assigning tasks and truly delegating responsibility, what has to change in how you lead, and why structure matters more than effort. You will hear how unclear expectations, weak systems, and inconsistent follow-through keep owners stuck in the middle, and how to build support that actually holds.

Episode breakdown

00:03:23 - Why owners can default back into doing everything as they scale

00:07:57 - The role of virtual assistants in a growing business

00:16:42 - Learning what to delegate

00:17:20 - The uncertainty around what should be handed off

00:19:13 - Why delegation can fail when expectations are unclear

If delegation, time pressure, or being the bottleneck is still limiting your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Will and Virtual Rockstar here.

You will hear what has changed in today’s landscape, why relying on tactics alone stops working, and why consistency and trust matter more than ever. This conversation also challenges the idea that marketing is something you can turn on and off, and shows how reputation and relationships compound over time.

00:01:51 - The importance of growing a brand

00:02:19 - Why CRM visibility matters for practice owners

00:03:06 - SEO, Google, and AI search engines

00:05:08 - How marketing opportunities can grow through relationships

00:13:12 - Tracking referral activity through the CRM

00:25:00 - Dashboards, leads, emails, and the owner’s visibility into marketing numbers

If your marketing, brand, or AI strategy feels scattered as the practice grows, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Brent and TheraSaaS Intake & Marketing CRM here.

You will hear why patients often leave unclear or unconvinced, and how communication, not pressure, is what actually drives decisions. This conversation reframes sales as clarity, not persuasion, and shows how better conversations lead to better outcomes for both the patient and the business.

Episode breakdown

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:28 - The sales challenges practice owners often experience

00:05:09 - Why rapport building needs intention

00:14:47 - Using better questions to help people feel heard

00:14:54 - Why emotion matters in buying decisions

00:19:07 - The moment of recommending a plan after the evaluation

If sales conversations, patient commitment, or communication around recommendations feels inconsistent in your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Joe and The SOS Dojo here.

We get into the level of communication required, how expectations need to change, and why confidence in your value becomes critical. You will also hear why some transitions fail and what actually needs to be in place to make a cash-based model work long-term.

Episode breakdown

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:38 - Zac’s experience and the owner’s role in creating a stronger model

00:02:34 - Delivering at a higher level and improving the patient experience

00:10:44 - Understanding the worries, pain, and emotional side of the patient problem

00:15:01 - Turning what the owner does into SOPs

00:16:25 - The role of sales in a cash-based model

00:19:29 - Getting clear on patient pain and challenges

If cash-based growth, sales, leadership, or owner dependency is showing up in your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Zac and Cohen Health and Performance here.

You will hear how gaps in patient responsibility, billing workflows, and operations compound over time. This conversation shows why volume cannot fix what is broken underneath and why capturing what you already earn is often the fastest path to improving your numbers.

Episode breakdown

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:46 - Bringing billing in-house and teaching teams how to manage it

00:05:24 - How patient responsibility can affect cash flow

00:07:22 - Looking for patterns in denials and payments

00:12:34 - Why owners may feel bad collecting patient responsibility

00:18:45 - Why volume can hurt the clinic when collections are weak

If billing gaps, collections, cash flow, or revenue leaks are creating stress in your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Prompt Therapy Solutions here.

You will hear what most owners are not tracking, why unclear data leads to hesitation, and how clean, consistent numbers allow you to make stronger decisions with more confidence. This conversation focuses on visibility and how better numbers change the way you lead.

Episode breakdown

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Cash flow and confident decisions

00:05:07 - Financial numbers, KPIs, and the story behind the results

00:09:28 - Negative profit, negative cash flow, and understanding what happened

00:12:27 - Profit and loss as a core financial report

00:14:52 - Emotional decision-making around money

If your numbers, cash flow, or financial decisions feel unclear, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Nate and Navigator Bookkeeping here.

You will hear why misaligned incentives lead to frustration and inconsistent performance, and how clearer expectations create accountability. This conversation challenges the idea that compensation is just a financial decision and shows how it directly impacts culture and results.

Episode breakdown

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:47 - Productivity, ownership thinking, and eliminating confusion

00:02:54 - Salary plus incentive models

00:08:15 - Thinking through the economics of care

00:08:49 - Reimbursement pressure and the cost of education

00:20:00 - Revenue-based thinking and provider awareness

If compensation, productivity, reimbursement, or ownership thinking is creating tension in your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Jason’s work at Prompt Compensation here.