Growing a private practice can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also feel really lonely.
When you’re the one making all the decisions, managing a team, and trying to grow your business, it’s easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed.
And without a trusted community to lean on, progress often feels slow, confusing, and more challenging than it needs to be.
In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, host Daniel Fava chats with two powerhouse group practice owners, Christy Pennison and Steph Korpal, who know firsthand how transformational it can be to have the right people in your corner.
As the co-founders of The Practice Collab, Christy and Steph are on a mission to help practice owners find connection, collaboration, and clarity through community.
They dive into the power of building meaningful business relationships, joining mastermind groups, and having honest conversations with people who just get it.
Whether you’re just starting to grow your team or already leading a multi-location practice, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to figure everything out alone—and in fact, you’ll go further, faster, when you don’t.
Key Takeaways
- Connection Fuels Growth: Success in private practice doesn’t have to happen alone. Community and collaboration can unlock new ideas, solutions, and energy.
- Masterminds Matter: Regularly connecting with others who understand the ups and downs of practice ownership can help you move forward faster.
- Support Builds Resilience: Having trusted peers can make all the difference when facing emotional and logistical challenges as a business owner.
- Implementation is Key: Don’t just learn—act. Change happens when you take what you’ve learned and immediately apply it to your business.
- Every Practice is Unique: There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. The best advice takes your specific context into account.
🎧 Tune in now to hear how you can build deeper, more strategic relationships to help your practice grow with more ease and purpose.
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About Christy Pennison and Steph Korpal
Christy Pennison and Steph Korpal, co-founders of The Practice Collab, are on a mission to help group practice owners work less, make more, and live most. What started as a spontaneous “working weekend” between two nearly-strangers in 2020 quickly turned into a transformative collaboration that redefined how practice owners can succeed—together.
With Christy’s big-picture vision and Steph’s eye for detail, they offer a unique blend of energy, strategy, and real-world experience in growing and managing group practices. Christy, a multi-location practice owner and media-recognized mental health expert, and Steph, a private practice owner turned remote boss, know firsthand the challenges of leadership, burnout, and business growth. Through their collaboration, they’ve uncovered the secret to making real progress: carving out time, creating space, and connecting with the right people.
About Daniel Fava
Daniel Fava is the owner and founder of Private Practice Elevation, a website and SEO agency focused on helping private practice owners create websites that increase their online visibility and attract more clients. Private Practice Elevation offers web design services, SEO (search engine optimization), and WordPress support to help private practice owners grow their businesses through online marketing.
Daniel lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Liz, and two energetic boys. When he’s not working he enjoys hiking by the river, watching hockey, and enjoying a dram of bourbon.
