May 1, 2025
Danny Matta: How Cash-Based Care Unlocks Better Outcomes and Why the Traditional Medical Model Fails Patients and Practitioners
The Ready State PodcastAbout this episode
View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush From Army PT to a successful entrepreneur, Danny Matta’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. Starting as a military physical therapist stationed in Hawaii, he transformed his skills and vision into building multiple successful businesses, including PT Biz, which empowers physical therapists to create and scale thriving cash-based practices. As the host of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, one of the most influential physical therapy podcasts, Danny shares insights on patient care, business strategies, and creating sustainable growth. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Dr. Danny Matta went from military PT to building a network of physical therapy clinics with over $100M in top-line revenue Why the traditional medical model fails both patients and physical therapists How cash-based care unlocks better outcomes, higher autonomy, and more income The role of clarity, connection, and trust in patient success The behind-the-scenes power of partnerships — and how Danny built his business with his wife Ashley How PT Biz is helping reshape the future of musculoskeletal care Discover how Danny's passion for innovation and helping others has impacted thousands of clinicians, revolutionized musculoskeletal care, and reshaped the future of physical therapy. Don't miss this motivating episode packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and health professionals alike! Sponsors This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT , a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means salt — with no sugar. With athletes (especially youth) overloading on caffeine, LMNT helps you hydrate the right way — caffeine-free, sugar-free, and packed with potassium and magnesium. Skip the crash, sleep better, and hydrate like a human. Bonus points for drinking it hot with your pinky up.