Best Strata Studios Podcasts (2024)

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#049: Strata Stories - The Best Way To Monetize Your Expertise as a Therapist (Feat. Rafael Salazar) 31:33

3h ago31:33

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. The various ways to monetize your expertise as a therapist 2. How to motivate staff to create content 3. The importance of establishing a culture of consistency when it comes to creating content 4. When to fire a therapist a…

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Balcony singer creates his own soap opera 25:59

1h ago25:59

25:59

The Podcast takes a musical twist this week when we discuss the ear-bending plight of residents of four apartment blocks in the Sydney suburb of Meadowbank who have been subject to an opera singer practising his scales for 90 minutes every Sunday. How bad can it be? The perp is clearly talented and may even think he’s doing his neighbours a favour …

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

20m ago57:36

57:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Best and worst embedded networks... with bees 27:36

5d ago27:36

27:36

This week’s podcast is mostly devoted to embedded networks, what they are, why they can be good or bad, and what you can do to make them work for your strata scheme. To that end, we chat to Joseph Arena of Embedded Networks Arena, a company that will analyse your embedded network contracts – e.g. for energy and hot water systems – and tell you how …

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#048: Strata Stories - How to Build Your First PT Clinic - Lessons Learned & Mistakes to Avoid (Feat. Lauren Meffen) 47:26

8h ago47:26

47:26

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Lauren Meffen Owner of Wildflower Therapy and Head Neck Rehab. We dive into: 1. Lessons learned from building Lauren’s first clinic 2. Balancing personal life and work life 3. The benefits of being transparent with your staff 4. Why you should be careful not to grow TOO fast 5. And how to create a can…

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Challenges and changes as Chandler checks out 28:05

5d ago28:05

28:05

The only story in strata in the past week has been the decision by Building Commissioner David Chandler to hang up his hard hat and retire in August. So we thought the time was right to look at what he has achieved, the challenges he's faced - like being encourage by his then Minister to have a sit-down with a very dodgy developer - and the legacy …

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#047: Strata Stories - Eliminate Cancellations at Your Clinic (Feat. Jerry Durham) 38:15

15d ago38:15

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jerry Durham, the CEO of the Client Experience Company. We dive into: 1. Jerry shares his takeaways from The Graham Sessions 2. Why PT assistants are the most undervalued resource 3. Evaluations vs Treatments - Why we need to rethink the physical therapy model 4. How to handle cancellations and cancel…

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

14d ago49:00

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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Hot seat 2: By-laws, bathrooms and ebikes (really!) 27:58

21d ago27:58

27:58

This second part of Lawyer In The Hotseat opens with an apology for promising a discussion on ebikes in last week's podcast, forgetting that it's actually in this, the second part (promise). Otherwise our discussion with strata lawyer David Bannerman covers renovation by-laws and the value of by-laws that would stand up if challenged at a Tribunal …

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#046: Strata Stories - How to Renegotiate Payer Contracts for PT Clinics (feat. Justin Stiver) 45:55

4h ago45:55

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. How to renegotiate payer contracts for PT clinics 2. The best ways to get in contact with insurance companies 3. And why you must have data in order to renegotiate Strata Stories are conversations between Strata's CEO, Paul Singh, and …

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Hot Seat pt 1 - Strata rolls and new laws 24:58

13d ago24:58

24:58

As promised, this is the first part of the recording where JimmyT fires questions at leading strata lawyer David Bannerman. Topics include: Does your strata manager have to give you access to the strata roll (including other owners' email addresses)? And what do you do if they don't. What are the new strata laws all about? What do you do about do-n…

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#045: Strata Stories - How to Create a Hiring Process at Your Clinic (feat. Megan Donaldson) 38:25

14d ago38:25

38:25

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Megan Donaldson, PT and Department Chair of Rehab Sciences at MUSC We dive into: 1. How to create a hiring process at your clinic 2. Why you need a hiring rubric 3. What types of questions to ask during an interview 4. And the importance of investing in employee growth Strata Stories are conversations…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

28d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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Cell in a studio flat and suspicious pictures 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

This week’s Flat Chat Wrap covers a lot of ground. including a prison cell in in a studio flat – seriously! – in the same small town in England where our very own Sue Williams cut her journalist teeth. We take a long, hard and highly suspicious look at how real estate pictures are altered to make us think we’re getting something that just isn’t the…

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#044: Strata Stories - The Most Overlooked Part of Running a PT Practice (feat. Daniel Hirsch) 38:08

13d ago38:08

38:08

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Daniel Hirsch, CEO Risk & Compliance Analytics We dive into: 1. The importance of having the correct risk and compliance documents in place 2. Why you must invest in OSHA manuals, HIPA manuals, and other documents that are specific to your clinic 3. And finally the risks of social media. Daniel starts…

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Simple fixes that Strata Managers desperately need 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

It feels like the dust has settled a little too quickly on the Netsrata Scandal, as exposed by ABC TV. There has been no public statement on it from the state government or their professional body, Strata Community Australia (NSW). But strata managers are hurting, as even the most cursory skim of LinkedIn posts will attest. The good operators know …

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#043: Strata Stories - Unlock Additional Revenue Streams with Cash-Based Services (feat. Dave Kittle) 45:57

20d ago45:57

45:57

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Dave Kittle the CEO of The Fieldmaker Group. We dive into: 1. Offering cash-based services at your clinic 2. What acquisitions are looking like in 2024 3. The benefits of owning multiple practices 4. The future of compensation in the PT & OT world 5. The importance of shifting toward consumer-facing a…

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 2) - Anthem Room Correction | FIR and IIR Filters | In-Room Response 42:50

1M ago42:50

42:50

This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…

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Family unfriendly - are our flats the wrong shape? 24:59

2M ago24:59

24:59

Are we building the wrong kind of apartments for families? There’s a very interesting report in the Sydney Morning Herald about a survey that suggests that the cookie-cutter apartment designs we see all around us may be fine for singles and couples but are all the wrong shapes and sizes for families with growing kids. How can this be? For a start, …

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#042: Strata Stories - The Future of Marketing for PT Clinics (feat. Rafael Salazar) 40:40

27d ago40:40

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Rafael Salazar the owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness We dive into: 1. Why Rafi pays his therapists to create content each week 2. What it means to be in the expertise business 3. How to craft a positioning statement for your clinic 4. And the importance of leveraging digital media in your prac…

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Look back in laughter - our PodCom revisited 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

It's interesting listening to the podcom Hyperbole Towers - the podcast comedy we recorded almost four years ago - to hear how much has changed. There's a reference in there to pets not being allowed - that's gone. And the whole episode centres around a by-law permitting owners to meet online. That's now part of the fabric of strata law. But some o…

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#041: Strata Stories - Building a Million Dollar PT Clinic in 2024 (feat. Justin Stiver) 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. How to build a million-dollar clinic with healthy margins 2. Determining employee compensation and incentives 3. How to upsell additional services 4. The key to physical therapy businesses succeeding outside of local neighborhoods 5. A…

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 1) - Education | NRC | DSP | Athena Project 53:42

2M ago53:42

53:42

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc., to discuss his history in hi-fi, how he ended up at the NRC, how his work with Dr. Floyd Toole evolved into the pioneering Athena project, and exactly what sorts of tests he and others constructed and conducted to determine listener preferenc…

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#040: Strata Stories - The Most Important Operations Metrics For PT Clinics (feat. Roger Karsten) 26:36

2M ago26:36

26:36

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Roger Karsten DPT who is currently the owner of OnePT. We dive into: 1. What operational metrics should you be tracking monthly, weekly, and daily 2. How to track patient balances and follow up properly 3. Recruiting and interviewing tips 4. The advantages of sending billing out every single day 5. Ho…

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How Netstrata scandal has exposed a culture of rorts, scams and double dealing. 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

As you’d expect, a lot of this week’s podcast is taken up with the resignation of the SCA-NSW President and Netstrata boss Stephen Brell, as well as the ABC News story and its follow-up that exposed his company’s business practices.. We’re taking the stance that Netstrata is not the only strata management company engaging in dubious (though not ill…

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Different country - same high rise problems 26:55

2M ago26:55

26:55

The Flat Chat Wrap comes to you from a whole other country – or at least half of it does – with Jimmy in Saigon trying to finish his fourth novel (writing, not reading). While there he has discovered that there are very similar problems with overseas investors as we have here in Australia. Continuing the travel theme, Jimmy and Sue discuss the prop…

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#039: Strata Stories - A Guide to Risk and Disaster Planning for OT & PT Clinics (Feat. Ben Galin) 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ben Galin PT and the owner of Evolution Rehab Group. We dive into: 1. A deep dive into the Change Healthcare cyber attack 2. How StrataPT decided to move clinics to different clearing houses FAST 3. How you as a clinic owner need to think about risk moving forward including tactical steps to mitigatin…

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 2) - Measurements | Diffraction | Waveguides | Diminishing Returns 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent expl…

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Why unit rents are closing the gap on houses 23:34

3M ago23:34

23:34

There are myriad reasons why apartment rents are getting closer to and even, in a couple of areas, have overtaken the rents demanded for houses. Is it because the immigration tap has been turned back on for people from countries where they aren't horrified by the prospect of living in apartments/ Is it because more, especially younger Aussies (wher…

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#038: Strata Stories -The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid when Building your Clinic (Feat. Tony Maritato) 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. The biggest mistakes Paul & Tony see clinic owners make 2. How to develop the right skills to make your practice grow 3. Advice on how to build the right culture and team 4. And understanding what it takes to sell a business Str…

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'Worst block ever' and big plans for the trendy burbs 23:48

3M ago23:48

23:48

In this week’s Flat Chat Wrap podcast we look at a report that building commissioner David Chandler has issued a stop-work order at a Wollongong construction site after structural defects were discovered in a 149-unit apartment block. According to a story in on the ABC news site, Mr Chandler said the prohibition order followed the detection of a nu…

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#037: Strata Stories - Proven Tactics for Attracting and Retaining Exceptional Employees (Feat. Jamey Schrier) 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jamey Schrier, the founder of Practice Freedom U. We dive into: 1. How to recruit and retain great employees 2. How to shift from reaction mode to intentional decision-making 3. And the impact of high-stress decision-making Strata Stories are conversations between Strata's CEO, Paul Singh, and leaders…

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 1) - Music and Violins | Starting Making Speakers | Dr. Floyd Toole and NRC 32:02

3M ago32:02

32:02

Welcome to season 3! This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers, to discuss his personal history, his love of music, his passion for violin, and the origin story of PSB Speakers—all as a lead-in to a discussion about his time at the NRC doing research with Dr. Floyd Toole. Sources: PSB Speakers: https://www.psbs…

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Shops you want in your blocks 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

In this week’s pod we look at “placemaking” which seems to be designing communities just to make them nicer places to live. By nicer, of course, we mean places that don’t stress you out in the walk to and from the station every day. More trees and open spaces are a start, but then open spaces are exactly where developers want to put buildings. And …

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#036: Strata Stories - Mastering Cashflow: The Lifeline of Your Clinic (feat. Ben Galin) 40:04

3M ago40:04

40:04

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ben Galin PT and the owner of Evolution Rehab Group. We dive into: 1. The difference between profit and cash flow 2. The impact of accounts receivable on cash flow 3. Why you must fix your cancel and no-show rate 4. And How payment delays have huge effects on your business Strata Stories are conversat…

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Email madness - $17k charged for five messages 23:58

3M ago23:58

23:58

We’ve lifted a post from the Flat Chat Forum this week to illustrate two issues – one basic common sense, the other highly contentious. The post explains how a strata manager managed to legitimately charge $17,000 for sending out five emails. Obviously, our advice would be to read the small print in your strata management contract with a focus on w…

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#035: Strata Stories - How to control costs in your clinic (Feat. Ashley Mak) 37:16

3M ago37:16

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Ashley Mak PT, the owner of Dragon Digital Health We dive into: 1. How to control costs in your clinic 2. Why there’s a huge opportunity at the intersection between cash and insurance-based practices 3. How to find and serve your niche 4. And the importance of clarity in marketing Strata Stories are c…

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Selling Emotions: Conradin Amft on T+A's History and Future - Then to Now | Hi-Fi Tomorrow 38:18

3M ago38:18

38:18

For the final episode of season 2 of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by T+A COO Condradin Amft to discuss the company’s history and heritage, its entry into the headphone market, and how hi-fi will evolve into the future. Sources: “44 Years of T+A—Germany's Hi-Fi Giant in Detail”: https://youtu.be/lzW18SuAJW0?si=SUjQk…

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Your pet hates (and it's not pets) 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

This week on the podcast we are talking about YOU. At least, we are talking about your pet hates, as defined by our highly unscientific and totally skewed poll on who irritates you most in your strata scheme. The poll is on the Flat Chat home page and you can see the results when you vote. Sneaky way to get clicks? Not really. We simply don’t want …

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#034: Strata Stories - The 7 most important metrics all clinics should track (Feat. Sturdy McKee) 43:07

3M ago43:07

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Sturdy McKee, PT and owner of Sturdy Coaching We dive into: 1. The 7 most important metrics all clinics should track 2. How to use metrics as leading indicators and feedback loops 3. How many hours a week you should spend in the captain's seat 4. Why you should look at your business like SOAP note 5. …

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And now the good news ... for some 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

There’s some good news, some bad news and some great news in this week’s Flat Chat Wrap. The good news (for investors) is that apartment prices and rents are going through the roof in Brisbane. The boom is being stimulated by preparations for the 2032 Olympics and an influx of new residents. Of course, what’s good news for investors is generally ba…

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#033: Strata Stories - The easiest ways to market your PT/OT clinic (Feat. Jimmy McKay) 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jimmy McKay DPT, and Founder of PT Pintcast. We dive into: 1. How to create short-form content 2. Low-cost options for creating that content 3. Why consistency is the answer to 99% of your marketing problems 4. Understanding attention 5. And lastly, the power of user-generated content Strata Stories a…

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Sonus Faber Suprema Speaker System Deep Dive - Technical Highlights | Trickle-Down Technologies 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

When Sonus faber introduced its massive new flagship loudspeaker system, Suprema, at this year’s CES, most of the press responded by asking about the price and finishes and little else. In this episode of the podcast, host Jorden Guth and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider ask the real (and really tough) questions about the design and technical spe…

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BS-busting strata reforms in detail 32:10

4M ago32:10

32:10

This week we take a deep dive into the next swathe of proposed NSW strata reforms which will include attempts to cut through the baloney and BS and make it easier for owners to overturn unfair contracts. What does that mean, exactly. Well, when you realise that the maintenance fee for your stormwater drains actually includes the cost of installing …

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#032: Strata Stories - How to build a physician referral program at your clinic (feat. Justin Stiver) 44:14

4M ago44:14

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Justin Stiver the owner of Total Therapy Florida. We dive into: 1. A step-by-step guide on how to pitch physicians 2. How to hire a business development person to build relationships with physicians 3. And how to make sure your clinic is set up to handle lots of referrals Strata Stories are conversati…

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Lachlan defects alert crosses the line 26:33

4M ago26:33

26:33

When newspaper reports presented the story about the defects in the Lachlan's Line apartment block in Macquarie Park, as if it was another Mascot Towers, Building Commissioner scolded journalists, assuring everyone that there was no need to panic. There would be no evacuations, he said, but admitted his department might need to consider the languag…

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#031: Strata Stories - The biggest threat to the Physical Therapy Industry (feat. Tony Maritato) 48:32

4M ago48:32

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On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Tony Maritato PT, the founder of Total Therapy Solutions We dive into: 1. The biggest existential threat to the Physical Therapy industry according to Tony 2. Advice for therapists wanting to make more money and increase their value 3. How to pitch your practice to referring physicians and patients 4.…

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The Tao of the Reviewer - Hi-Fi Reviewers' Systems and Needs | Writing a Hi-Fi Review 55:11

4M ago55:11

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Access editor and producer of the podcast Dennis Burger to discuss his recent article about how reviewers’ reference systems are often necessarily different from the systems they wish they could own. Dennis also gives Jorden some tips on writing a good review. Sources: “The Needs of the Many vers…

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#030: Strata Stories - How to optimize your front desk for more sales (feat. Jerry Durham) 51:45

4M ago51:45

51:45

On this episode of Strata Stories, we talk with Jerry Durham, the CEO of the Client Experience Company. We dive into: 1. What the first 45 seconds of a new patient call should sound like at your clinic 2. Understanding who the end user is vs who the decision maker is when selling your PT or OT services 3. Why the insurance company is NOT your custo…

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Coastal boasts and Mascot backlash 23:38

5M ago23:38

23:38

After three pods in a row about Mascot Towers, we decided you (and we) needed a break so we are heading off to the seaside – figuratively, not literally – to see how property prices are doing on the North and South coasts of NSW. One report has said that prices in some coastal areas have bounced back more than those in the city, while others have s…

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