Episode 315 - Stop Running Blind: Use BDA to Drive Business Growth

Recap

Ready to stop running your practice on autopilot? In this raw, post-board-meeting debrief, Dr. Stephen and Dr. Pete reveal how their leadership team uses the BDA (Before-During-After) framework to drive clarity, boost team focus, and scale impact. You’ll hear why quarterly board meetings are essential for moving from operator to CEO, how to work on, not just in, your business, and the mindset shifts that unlock growth. If you want a more scalable, durable, and transferable practice, this episode will show you what it takes.

In this episode you will:

Learn how to apply the BDA framework to optimize your practice
Understand the power of working on vs. in your business
Discover why quarterly board meetings matter for long-term success
Hear how to increase team focus and accountability
Get tips for leading creative, breakthrough conversations with your team

Episode Highlights

2:17 — They come straight from a two-day board meeting, sharing raw insights.

3:01 — Reflecting on the value of recording after the meeting for fresh takeaways.

4:25 — Explaining the BDA framework and how it shapes productive meetings.

6:20 — Applying BDA not just in business but in personal life, like fitness.

8:01 — Why before, during, and after work each holds equal value for outcomes.

12:25 — The shift from working in the business to working on and above it.

13:30 — Why small teams or solo chiropractors should still prioritize board meetings.

14:23 — How to set up a half- or full-day session to plan with your team.

14:49 — Using a facilitator or business coach to get the most out of meetings.

15:32 — Radical thinking exercises that unlocked new energy and ideas.

16:45 — Breaking through limiting beliefs and embracing doing things differently.

18:27 — Stretching team creativity to spark problem-solving and breakthroughs.

20:07 — Moving from being the machine to building and eventually selling it.

21:51 — Using metrics like net momentum to track impact and progress.

23:26 — The CEO’s role in casting vision and connecting growth to purpose.

24:13 – Dr. Pete interviews Glen David of Davlen Design, a Success Partner known for transforming chiropractic clinics through optimized space and workflow. Glen shares how their family-run company has helped over 6,500 practices improve function, efficiency, and revenue. From designing new offices to reworking existing spaces, they help chiropractors reduce waste, boost productivity, and increase capacity—without expanding square footage. With deep experience and chiropractic-specific systems, Davlen Designs makes it easier for teams to serve more patients, save time, and grow sustainably.