Are you a clinic owner, physio, or healthcare professional looking to grow your clinic, avoid costly mistakes, and stay ahead of the curve? In this episode of Staying Relevant, Tom Swales sits down with Rick Lau, founder of Clinic Accelerator, to reveal practical strategies, insider tips, and mindset shifts that can transform your practice.

From mentorship to operational efficiency, culture change, and even AI integration, Rick shares what it takes to scale clinics profitably without burning out.

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Rick reveals:

▫️ How structured mentorship can accelerate your career and clinic growth

▫️ The truth about buying vs starting clinics– what most clinicians get wrong

▫️ How to change clinic culture effectively—“rip off the bandaid” or go slow?

▫️ Fixing operational leaks that quietly cost you thousands

▫️ Building clinician confidence for better patient outcomes

▫️ Creating products and services that solve real problems, not just “vitamins”

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why clinic structure and mentorship matter

30:36 – Buying vs Starting Clinics: Accelerate success without reinventing the wheel

34:48 – Changing Clinic Culture: “Ripping off the bandaid” vs incremental change

35:44 – Operational Leaks: Optimize front desk, care plans, and patient experience

38:04 – Teaching Clinicians Confidence: Building trust in care plans and outcomes

46:00 – Creating Products That Solve Real Problems: Painkillers vs vitamins

54:33 – Staying Relevant Long-Term: Mentorship, personal branding, and AI integration

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Follow Rick Lau:

📸Instagram – @thericklau

🔴YouTube – @callhero

🔗Facebook – @thericklau

🌐Website – clinicaccelerator.com

🌐Website – clinicowner.com

🎙Podcast - The Clinic Boss

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New grads often struggle under the pressure of perfection—but what if giving yourself grace is the real path to success? Dr. Paul Salamh shares how mindset, vulnerability, and mentorship can change the way clinicians thrive in their careers.

Dr. Paul Salamh is a Visiting Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of Research for the DPT Phoenix program. With a PhD in Physical Therapy, he has authored over 80 publications and been cited more than 1,300 times. His research focuses on musculoskeletal disorders and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, shaping both clinical care and physical therapy education. Today, he joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share his insights on mentorship, education, and building effective clinician mindsets.

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Paul Reveals:

▫️ Why perfectionism can hold back new grads and clinicians.

▫️ The power of grace, vulnerability, and humility in learning and patient care.

▫️ Strategies to manage fear of failure in students and professionals.

▫️ How being precise, selective, and mindful in your work drives better results than chasing quantity.

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:35 The Unknown Scares Us: How early career uncertainty shapes mindset

04:50 Mentorship Matters: Lessons learned from models in life and work

08:20 Giving Back: Helping others climb their mountain

12:05 Core Values: Kindness, humility, and vulnerability in practice

16:45 Managing Fear of Failure: Coaching students to succeed

22:30 Precision vs. Perfection: Why picking battles matters

28:00 Grace Over Perfection: Advice for new grads

33:15 Staying Sharp & Relevant: Mindset for impactful projects

37:40 Social Media & Research: Adapting to modern communication

41:00 Closing Thoughts: Take your time and focus on what matters

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Follow Dr. Paul Salamh:

📸Instagram – @tuftsdpt

🐦X – @PaulieSalamh

🌐 LinkedIn – Paul Salamh

💪 Tufts Physical Therapy Program – medicine.tufts.edu

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Ever wondered how to turn second-hand sales into a thriving business while mastering negotiation, frugality, and mindset? This episode dives deep into flipping for profit, smart entrepreneurship, and actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Tim MacLeod is a seasoned entrepreneur and full-time reseller, known for his expertise in Facebook Marketplace and part-time flipping for profit. He’s helped countless people supplement their income while avoiding costly consumer mistakes, and today he joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share his unique insights into negotiation, building a business from scratch, and scaling for success.

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Tim reveals:

▫️ How to leverage part-time flipping to maximize profits without burnout

▫️ Mindset and negotiation tactics that help you win every deal

▫️ The importance of honesty, consistency, and positioning in sales

▫️ Lessons on building a team, scaling revenue, and executing without procrastination

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro - Meet Tim MacLeod, Full-Time Flipper

34:13 Communication, Entrepreneurship & Frugality

35:00 Part-Time Profits 38:05 Negotiation Mastery

42:07 Transparency in Deals

44:34 Hitting $1M in Revenue and Team Building

48:16 Action Over Procrastination

50:14 Morning Routines & Consistency

52:08 Magic Wand Moment

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Follow Tim MacLeod:

📸 Instagram - @thefulltimeflipper

🔴 Youtube - @fulltimeflipper

🌐 Website - tim-macleod.com

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What does it take to become the World’s Strongest Man — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? In this episode, Mitchell Hooper reveals how science, mindset, and curiosity transformed him from a marathon runner into a global strength icon — proving that true power isn’t just built in the gym, it’s built in the mind.

Mitchell Hooper is the reigning World’s Strongest Man, a clinical exercise physiologist with a master’s in kinesiology, and one of the most intelligent voices in modern strength sports. Known for blending data, movement science, and mindset, Mitch has transformed how athletes think about power and performance.

Today, he joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share how curiosity, recovery, and purpose keep him evolving in life and sport.

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Mitchell reveals:

▫️ The neuroscience behind his calm focus under pressure

▫️ Why emotional intelligence matters more than brute strength

▫️ The science of recovery — and which tools actually work

▫️ How he balances global success with family, legacy, and staying grounded

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 — How fatherhood and curiosity changed the World’s Strongest Man

05:30 — The brain scan that explains Mitchell’s calm under chaos

16:30 — What testing revealed about strength, emotion & recovery

30:00 — From Marathon to Strongman

40:00 — Inside Mitchell’s $50,000 setup and what actually matters

45:15 — The Ultimate Performance Enhancer

51:00 — The 10 people who matter most

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Follow Mitchell Hooper:

📸Instagram – @mitchellhooper

🔴YouTube — @mitchellhooperstrongman

🌐Website — Lift Heavy Be Kind

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What if confidence wasn’t something you’re born with — but something you can train every day?

Dr. Ivan Joseph is an award-winning leadership coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author known globally for his viral TEDx Talk “The Skill of Self-Confidence”, which has been viewed over 30 million times. As a former championship-winning coach and university athletic director, Dr. Joseph has spent decades developing high-performing teams and leaders.

Today, he joins Tom Swales on The Staying Relevant Podcast to share how confidence, culture, and connection drive performance — whether you’re leading a business, a team, or your own life.

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Dr. Ivan reveals:

▫️ Build genuine self-confidence through repetition, self-talk, and resilience

▫️ Create winning cultures by prioritizing relationships over results

▫️ Lead with empathy while maintaining high standards

▫️ Balance ambition, family, and purpose in a hyper-competitive world

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Tom’s intro to Dr. Ivan Joseph

04:22 – Why confidence is a skill, not a trait

10:47 – The role of failure in building true resilience

17:33 – Leading through connection: lessons from championship teams

23:58 – Balancing empathy with accountability in leadership

30:21 – Parenting, legacy, and raising confident kids

36:55 – How to cultivate self-belief when doubt creeps in

44:10 – Dr. Joseph’s daily habits for confidence and clarity

50:28 – Tom’s reflections and key takeaways

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Follow Dr.Ivan Joseph:

📸 Instagram – @drivanjoseph

🔗LinkedIn @Ivan Joseph

🔴Youtube – @IvanJoseph-Leadership

🌐 Website – www.drivanjoseph.com

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Resources Mentioned:

📃Book – You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence

🎥 TEDx Talk: The Skill of Self-Confidence

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Sponsor — The AMT Certification This episode is brought to you by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System — the neuro-centred certification that helps clinicians and performance coaches solve the root cause of pain and accelerate client results.

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Jodi Barrett is a kettlebell coach, author, and founder of Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada, known for her empowering approach to strength and mindset. After facing personal and professional challenges, Jodi rebuilt her identity through fitness — turning pain into power and launching a movement that helps others rediscover their own strength.

Today, she joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share how she turned movement into medicine, confidence into a calling, and kettlebells into a global brand.

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Jodi reveals:

▫️ How kettlebell training can transform both body and mind

▫️ Why true strength starts with self-belief and consistency

▫️ The mindset shifts that help you overcome fear and failure

▫️ How to build a purpose-driven business rooted in authenticity

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro: Tom on staying relevant through resilience

03:42 — Jodi’s story: rediscovering strength and purpose

10:18 — Movement as medicine: the power of the kettlebell

17:55 — Mindset over muscle: conquering fear and self-doubt

24:30 — Building a brand that empowers others

32:10 — Balancing business, wellness, and staying authentic

40:45 — Rapid-fire reflections + Jodi’s final message

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Follow Jodi Barrett

📸Instagram – @kbstronger_

🌐Website – kettlebellkickboxing.com

🔴YouTube – @kbstronger

🔗LinkedIn – Jodi Barrett

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Resources Mentioned

💪 Kettlebell Kickboxing Training Programs

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What does it take to build a brand, a business, and a community that lasts?

Today on Staying Relevant, Tom Swales is joined by Jeremy Rupke—better known as Coach Jeremy, the founder of How To Hockey. What started in 2009 as a simple blog has grown into one of the largest independent hockey platforms in the world, with nearly 500,000 followers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.

Jeremy is a coach, husband, father, and content creator whose videos have taught millions how to shoot, stickhandle, and fall in love with hockey. But his story isn’t just about hockey—it’s about creativity, resilience, and building something meaningful in a digital world that’s always changing.

Jeremy shares:

▫️ How a gap in online coaching led to the birth of How To Hockey

▫️ What he learned turning passion into a full-time career

▫️ The constant balance of family, coaching, and content creation

▫️ How to evolve with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram

▫️ Why staying authentic beats chasing every shiny opportunity

▫️ The simple philosophy that’s kept him relevant for 15+ years

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Intro – How Jeremy changed online hockey coaching

05:00 Starting How To Hockey in 2009

15:00 From blog to YouTube: finding his unique voice

25:00 Monetization, partnerships, and turning passion into business

35:00 Family life, balance, and authenticity in content

45:00 The role of creativity vs. order in building a brand

55:00 What it takes to stay relevant as a coach and creator

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Follow Jeremy Rupke

📸 Instagram – @howtohockey

📺 YouTube – Coach Jeremy | How To Hockey

🎵 TikTok – @coachjeremy

🌐 Website – JeremyRupke.ca

Resources Mentioned

📱 10,000 Shots App – Free training app for hockey players

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Most coaches obsess over intensity, novelty, and programming tweaks—but miss the deeper principles that make strength training last.

Brett Jones is a StrongFirst Master Instructor, licensed athletic trainer, and author of Iron Cardio. For over two decades, he’s been shaping how clinicians, coaches, and athletes approach kettlebells, rehab, and movement quality. As co-creator of the Secrets of… series with Gray Cook and Director of Education for StrongFirst, Brett’s influence has reached thousands worldwide.

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Brett shares:

▫️ Why movement quality beats intensity in the long run

▫️ The key principles behind Iron Cardio (and why it works when other programs burn you out)

▫️ How recovering from Stage 3 throat cancer reshaped his approach to training and life

▫️ Simple strategies for building strength that lasts across sport, rehab, and everyday living

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Intro – What most coaches miss about strength

05:00 Discovering kettlebells and training with Gray Cook

15:00 Movement quality vs intensity: the real hierarchy

25:00 Iron Cardio explained: strength + conditioning, simplified

40:00 Lessons from Stage 3 cancer and rebuilding strength

55:00 Training for longevity vs chasing PRs

1:10:00 How Brett stays relevant in a changing industry

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Follow Brett Jones

📸 Instagram – @brettjonessfg

🌐 Website – AppliedStrength.com

📕 Iron Cardio – TheIronCardio.com

📚 Articles – StrongFirst.com

Resources Mentioned

📕 Iron Cardio by Brett Jones

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Sponsor — The AMT Certification

This episode is brought to you by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System — the neuro-centred certification that helps clinicians and performance coaches solve the root cause of pain and accelerate client results.

👉 Start your training: amtcertified.ca