What if success is not measured by how big your practice becomes, but by how aligned your life feels?
Dr. Lona and Dr. Chris Grier explore what it actually means to build a remarkable life alongside a remarkable practice. They share the real decisions behind homeschooling, transitioning back to public school, structuring weekly marriage meetings, and protecting time for family. This conversation invites chiropractors to clarify their core values, define success on their own terms, and build a practice strong enough to support the life they truly want. It is a grounded reminder that growth only matters if it honors what matters most.
Episode Highlights
02:18 – The tension between massive business growth and personal values surfaces in a powerful opening reflection.
04:34 – Chris shares the family decision to prioritize homeschooling and intentionally limit business expansion.
05:59 – A deep dive into defining family core values and filtering every major decision through them.
07:37 – Simplicity, freedom, abundance, and peace of mind emerge as guiding anchors for life and business.
10:06 – The shift from homeschooling to public high school becomes a values-based family recalibration.
11:16 – Lona shares the homeschool decision process with her own children and protecting evening family rhythms.
15:24 – The idea of crafting your own dream challenges the social media version of success.
19:27 – Fortitude is required to stop defaulting back into overworking when pressure hits.
20:57 – A call to action: stop the hamster wheel, take time, and intentionally redesign your life.
22:50 – Dr. Kevin Day welcomes Success Partner, Dr. Jeff Langmaid of The Smart Chiropractor to discuss consistent email communication to improve patient retention, reactivations, and overall profitability. They discuss key metrics like net momentum and lifetime value, emphasizing that keeping and reactivating patients is far more cost-effective than constantly acquiring new ones, leading to stronger, more sustainable practice growth.
Resources Mentioned
Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion – March 20 – 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS –https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/
For more information about The Smart Chiropractor please visit: https://thesmartchiropractor.com/
To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast
To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast
Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/