The Dave Kittle Show
The Dave Kittle Show

This Marketing Shift Could Transform PT

30 January 2026 1:00:14 Dave Kittle

Listen to episode

About this episode

If beer companies can’t even show beer and being drunk but still dominate advertising...what’s your PT clinic’s excuse?


The crew dives into what PTs can learn from beer commercials, Geico ads, and even diagnostic ultrasound on HBO. We explore the power of creative constraints, why hard work doesn’t always convert, and how AI is poised to shake up everything from marketing to patient scheduling.


This one’s packed, don’t miss it.


Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast


---


EPISODE BREAKDOWN

[01:42] — Beer Ads and Creativity Constraints

[02:19] — The Power of Constraints in Marketing

[04:06] — Geico's Creative Marketing Strategy

[05:22] — Physical Therapy Marketing Challenges

[06:25] — Creating Effective Content for Physical Therapy

[07:41] — Understanding Consumer Needs in Marketing

[10:03] — The Curse of Knowledge in Content Creation

[12:55] — The Importance of Presentation in Professional Services

[17:38] — Debate on Work Ethic and Compensation

[20:39] — The Role of Effort in Professional Success

[23:33] — Leveraging Media Exposure in Physical Therapy

[24:21] — Paid Product Placements in Media

[27:31] — Unusual Gifts and Office Stories

[28:00] — High School Locker Sticker Story

[28:57] — Product Placement in Media

[31:03] — Wheel of Fortune's Product Showcase

[32:02] — Graham Sessions

[34:22] — The Future of Payment Models in Healthcare

[36:25] — AI's Role in Physical Therapy

[39:29] — AI and Human Interaction in Healthcare

[45:16] — Recruitment and Retention in Physical Therapy

[48:56] — Unlimited Gym Access Model

[49:56] — Managing Gym Memberships in Clinics

[55:14] — Implementing Gym Models in Different Settings

[56:51] — Parting Shots


--


Want to Connect with Dave?


Book a strategy call:

https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-sales


Thinking of selling your practice or partnering?

https://www.fieldmakergroup.com


Connect with Dave:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/

or

Call (646)-781-8884


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to find AI jobs?

Join thousands of AI professionals finding their next opportunity

We respect your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time.

© 2026 The Dave Kittle Show. All rights reserved.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how DevFound's AI matching, resumes, and referrals work.

DevFound's AI Copilot ingests your profile, goals, and live job data to deliver curated matches in seconds. Every match includes a resume variant, suggested referrals, and interview prep so you can act immediately. The more feedback you provide, the sharper the Copilot becomes.

AI-led job searches shrink the hours spent sifting through boards and formatting resumes. DevFound pairs automation with your personal outreach, so you reserve energy for interviews and negotiation. Traditional networking still matters, but AI gives you a lift before you even send a message.

Modern AI roles expect comfort with production-grade code, data fluency, and practical ML tooling. The strongest candidates pair deep technical chops with storytelling—translating model impact to product, GTM, and exec partners. Continuous learning keeps you ahead as stacks evolve.

DevFound rewards active seekers. Keep your profile fresh, respond to match quality prompts, and enable alerts so you never miss a role. The AI prioritizes companies and teams that align with your feedback, accelerating both introductions and interview invites.

High-density tech hubs continue to host the deepest AI talent pools, yet distributed teams are catching up fast. Use DevFound filters to hone in on onsite, hybrid, or fully remote roles and watch openings expand across time zones.

DevFound aggregates thousands of remote AI openings and flags the nuances—core hours, async culture, and visa needs—up front. The Copilot also recommends how to position your distributed work experience so hiring managers know you can thrive on a remote team.