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The Clinical Entrepreneur

The Clinical Entrepreneur

Ronda Nelson 100 Episodes Apr 28, 2026

The Clinical Entrepreneur podcast, hosted by Ronda Nelson, offers practical and no-nonsense strategies for wellness practitioners looking to grow their practices. Season 2 focuses on big moves, bold goals, and building a business that aligns with your vision. Topics include creating patient-raved programs, streamlining systems, and attracting dream patients without burnout. The host acts as a supportive business bestie, encouraging listeners to become confident CEOs of their practices.

Episodes

303: Why Microcirculation Matters Apr 28, 2026 31:49 What if one of the biggest reasons your patients are not improving has less to do with the protocol itself… and more to do with whether oxygen, nutrients, and support can actually reach the tissue? In this episode, I'm unpacking why microcirculation deserves far more attention in clinical practice. These tiny vessels, the arterioles, capillaries, and venules, are where the bloodstream meets the ce
302: It's Not a Patient Problem - It's a Leadership Problem Apr 21, 2026 23:30 Your patients aren't disappearing because of their budget or their schedule. In most cases, they stop coming back because of what happened - or didn't happen - during their very first visit.  You know the drill…. they quietly drift off with no warning, no explanation, nothing. So the only thing left to do is construct a perfectly reasonable theory for why it happened. Check. But here's what I've f
301: Lion's Mane for Brain Fog, Sleep, and Menopause Apr 14, 2026 41:25 As it turns out, mushrooms may play a far greater role in human health than we originally thought - and as such, may deserve a place in every clinical protocol. In this episode, I'm joined by long-time herbalist and mushroom expert Lee Carroll for a fascinating conversation about Lion's Mane, mushroom quality, and two new products from Real Mushrooms: Lion's Mane Focus and Lion's Mane Calm. We tal
300: The Real Problem With the Standard Process Price Increase Apr 7, 2026 29:33 The Standard Process price increase and MediHerb price increase have practitioners talking, and they have a right to feel frustrated. This affects inventory, recommendations, protocols, and what patients can realistically afford. But the real problem is not just the price increase. It is what happens when frustration starts driving decisions that should still be clinical. After a Facebook post in
299: How I'd Build My Practice If I Had to Start Over Mar 31, 2026 21:23 I recorded this episode once already, and when my production team went to download the file… there was no sound. I was annoyed, avoided re-recording it for a week, and then finally sat back down, opened my notes, and the very first line said: get your head right before you do anything. Honestly? That was the perfect reminder - because this episode is really about the mindset and business shifts I
298: You Think It's Hormones. It Might Be Blood Sugar. Mar 24, 2026 27:38 If your patients aren't getting better - despite doing all the right things - blood sugar might be the piece you're missing. I'm walking you through the symptoms, the labs, and the exact protocol I use to stabilize blood sugar in functional medicine patients. This one might change how you see every case you've ever stumped yourself on. Blood sugar isn't just a diabetic problem. It shows up as brai
297: How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Patients Mar 17, 2026 16:22 I've heard every excuse about why wellness practitioners don't raise their rates. Things like "my patients can't afford it," or "I don't know enough to charge more," or even "what if they leave?" The underlying fear that keeps your prices low isn't about the money. It's about what you believe you actually deserve. I recently raised my fees – by only $20. And I laughed at myself - because I know I'
296: Why I Rarely Order Lab Tests (And What I Do Instead) Mar 10, 2026 20:42 I'm just going to say it: you probably don't need as many lab tests as you think. After 23 years in practice, I'm sharing why over-testing is getting in the way of good clinical work - and the only three reasons I'll actually order a test. I see it constantly: a new patient walks in with a stack of results - stool tests, genetic tests, mold panels, toxin panels, sometimes $3,000 or $4,000 worth -
295: The Real Reason Your Patients Keep Disappearing Mar 3, 2026 27:25 If your schedule has more holes in it than you'd like, it's probably not a marketing problem - it's a practice model problem. I'm breaking down the 5 elements of an entry-level, outcome-based program so your patients stop disappearing and you actually get paid for the transformation you deliver. If every patient you'd seen in the last six months was still active in your practice right now, would y
294: Why Your Protocol Isn't Working (Start With These 3 Things First) Feb 24, 2026 25:30 If your patient is doing everything right and still not moving the needle, stop changing the protocol. Start here instead. I'm breaking down 3 of my 5 Clinical Non-Negotiables: the foundational things I address with every single patient before anything else, no matter what they came in for. Here's the unconventional truth: more/better/different protocols aren't the answer. Doing them in the right
293: From Expensive Hobby to a Profitable Practice: 5 Leaks You Need to Fix Now Feb 17, 2026 30:41 Great clinician, anemic bank account? Let's identify the real reason you're stuck: you are pricing like a hobbyist. In this episode, I'll show you how offers, boundaries, overhead math, and a clear niche help you finally pay yourself without burning out or working 60-hour weeks. Inside this episode, I walk you through the five "financial anemia" culprits I see over and over in clinical practices,
E292: What These 5 Cases Taught Me About Being a Better Clinician Feb 10, 2026 22:07 Five very different cases, one big lesson: the "obvious" answer is often the wrong one. In this final episode of my 6-part clinical thinking series, I'm giving you real-life updates on five challenging cases - and the six principles these cases reinforced in my own practice. You'll hear what changed (and what didn't) with everything from a cracked tooth infection and H. pylori progress, to panic a

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