Will is the dynamic founder of the Healthcare Business Academy, a sought-after speaker, serial entrepreneur, healthcare provider, and author. Known for his humble yet powerful coaching style, Will has a unique ability to connect with audiences through his genuine and honest approach. People are naturally drawn to his charismatic presence, which is rooted in his personal journey of resilience and transformation.
At just 17, Will faced a life-changing event—falling off a mountain and breaking both arms and legs. This experience ignited his passion for healthcare and led him to become a physical therapist. He later built a successful private practice, expanding it to multiple locations and achieving a company exit at three times the national average.
With decades of hands-on experience, Will has conducted hundreds of interviews, hires, and firings, learning invaluable lessons along the way. Today, he shares those insights with others, helping leaders and professionals unlock their full potential. Will’s greatest joy, however, comes from his 20-year marriage and being a father to four sons.
An energetic speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in physical therapy and leadership, Michelle has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving growth. She began her leadership journey as a Clinical Director at an outpatient orthopedics facility, then as a Partner at Rise Rehab where she drove company growth and fostered a strong team culture. After a successful merger, Michelle served as Regional VP of Operations for Empower Physical Therapy, overseeing 10 clinics.
Now a Certified Facilitator of the 6 Types of Working Genius, Michelle leverages her extensive industry expertise with proven leadership frameworks to empower leaders and businesses to thrive. Her passion lies in building resilient teams and guiding organizations through growth. Audiences leave inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to elevate their leadership and ready to unlock new levels of success.
Outside of work, Michelle finds joy in creative outlets in her floral design company. At home, her heart belongs to her beloved blind dog, Charlie Parker, whose resilience and love are a daily inspiration.
A constant source of energy, Andrew manages the day-to-day operations of the creative department, branding process, and holistic client strategy. His expertise lies in brand creation, content creation, creative copywriting, strategic marketing planning, and overall brand strategy - all leading to projects that are on time, on budget, on strategy, and creatively breathtaking.
Andrew brings both right and left-brain thinking to the table with a blend of high-creative as well as practical problem-solving. A natural storyteller, Andrew leads a diverse team known for engaging consumers in unique and unexpected ways. Andrew has used his years of branding experience to develop the proprietary Serendipit Brand Workshop, a uniquely creative experience for clients.
Andrew serves as the President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Connect Board and was named the 2021 Board Member of the Year.
As the owner of a creative and consulting agency; and mother of three boys, two dogs, five chickens, a bearded dragon, and five fish, Alexis is adept at managing chaos with a calm and collected approach. Her ability to balance it all translates seamlessly into strategic consulting work, where her clients are consistently pushed forward with fresh ideas and clear vision.
Whether exploring new terrain or developing creative concepts, she thrives in environments without limits, constantly propelling people's passions. Her accomplishments include being named Enterprising Women of the Year in 2022, earning a Podcast of the Year nod from AdWeek, making Student Housing Business's "30 Under 30" list, being crowned a Student Housing Rising Star, and successfully launching and exponentially growing an agency in the middle of the Great Recession.
Dr. Jamey Schrier, P.T. is an accomplished executive coach, speaker, author, and CEO of Practice Freedom U, a leading business coaching company dedicated to helping healthcare practice owners build highly profitable, self-sustaining businesses. A former private practice owner, Jamey authored The Practice Freedom Method, a book inspired by his journey of creating a business that could thrive independently, freeing him from daily clinic demands. With a philosophy of working less, earning more, and living a purpose-driven life, Jamey is passionate about empowering others to experience the same transformation.
Brandon Seigel is a renowned leader with over 20 years of experience transforming physical therapy practices and purpose-driven businesses. As the founder of the Growth Code Conference and multiple successful ventures, he specializes in streamlining operations, building high-performing teams, and implementing innovative business strategies to foster long-term success.
A bestselling author and internationally recognized speaker, Brandon is passionate about empowering PT professionals to optimize clinical outcomes, tackle workforce challenges, and scale their practices effectively. His proven ability to drive transformation has earned him the nickname "The Entrepreneur’s Plumber," reflecting his expertise in cleaning up inefficiencies and streamlining business operations.
Brandon’s deep experience and commitment to helping businesses thrive make him an invaluable resource for any practice looking to elevate its potential.
Phoenix, Arizona
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