Ep. 064: His Burnout Story will Change How You See Succes w/ Joey Glenn

In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, Ryan Snaadt sits down with Joey Glenn, founder of Engineered Performance (EP). Joey shares his journey from chiropractic school to building a thriving business and eventually being acquired. This inspiring conversation delves into entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and lessons learned in the physical therapy and athletic performance space.
Key Highlights:
Joey's early career motivations and the challenges he faced in physical therapy.Building a business with ethics and aligning with personal passions.Overcoming high school athletic struggles and how they shaped his career goals.The value of persistence and networking in entrepreneurship.Balancing personal and professional priorities as a business owner.Lessons from being acquired by a larger company and the impact on employees, clients, and family life.Investing in commercial real estate as a retirement plan and business strategy.Joey’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: learn from others and stay consistent with your vision.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro: Ryan and Joey dive into the importance of doing things your way.
(02:43) Why Joey pursued chiropractic school and transitioned into physical therapy.
(07:34) Early influences, challenges, and the drive to improve athletic training access.
(12:41) Persistence and pestering: Joey’s approach to landing his first big opportunity.
(20:19) Finding purpose and rejecting high-volume practice models.
(36:55) From humble beginnings to building a thriving performance business.
(47:19) Entrepreneurship: is it a learned skill or an inherent trait?
(57:45) Family, personal growth, and lessons from balancing work-life priorities.
(1:18:31) Acquisition by Deos: Process, challenges, and post-acquisition reflections.
(1:26:02) Real estate as a business and retirement strategy.
(1:33:41) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: Learn from mentors, and build on proven systems.
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