From Injury to Entrepreneur

Carson Kutuchief, founder of SoFloPT SPORT and SoFloPT REHAB, took a passion sparked by a personal sports injury and turned it into a thriving physical therapy business in South Florida. In this episode of Locality’s Making Bank Podcast, Carson shares his journey from Ohio to the Sunshine State, where he grew his practice from a single clinic into a multi-location business offering top-notch rehabilitation and sports performance services.

Growing up in a small town in Ohio, Carson’s entrepreneurial spirit began with values of hard work and altruism, instilled by his parents. His interest in physical therapy started after he experienced a knee injury while playing sports in college. During his recovery, Carson found himself drawn to the hands-on care and the educational approach of physical therapists, which sparked a deep passion that would later shape his career.

After gaining valuable experience working in Ohio hospitals and clinics, Carson moved to South Florida to pursue his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Nova Southeastern University. After five years of working at a local physical therapy clinic, he realized it was time to take a leap and start his own business—despite facing challenges like securing funding and navigating the real estate market.

Here are some of the key insights and advice that Carson shared during the episode:

Top 5 Quotes from Carson Kutuchief

1. On perseverance and hard work: “I think my biggest advice is work, work hard, whatever you do. If you open up an ice cream store, whatever it is, just work your tail off.”
2. On the roots of his passion for physical therapy: “Physical therapy really intrigued me… the guy I went to see, he’s educating me about my injury, talking about a game plan, getting his hands on me… no pills, no prescription drugs, anything like that.”
3. On starting his own business: “It was a now or never type thing… (Working at the previous clinic) was a great time in my life. I felt like I’d gained a lot… but it was a time where I thought, ‘I’m kind of plateauing’ (so it’s now or never).”
4. On facing personal and professional challenges: “2021 was probably the toughest year of my life… but I’ll tell you what, building that mental callous, I feel unstoppable now.”
5. On adapting through challenges: “You see who the people are who are loyal, who don’t panic, who can adapt, who are looking at the bigger picture as opposed to maybe themselves in that particular moment.”

Today, Carson’s business includes multiple locations and a wide range of services that cater to both athletes and individuals needing rehabilitation care. His success story highlights the power of perseverance, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to personalized care.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, Carson emphasizes the importance of hard work and learning from every experience. His journey from injury to building a successful physical therapy business is a testament to the impact of pursuing your passion and pushing through the challenges.

Connect with Carson Kutuchief:

• Website: https://soflopt.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soflopt_sport/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soflopt/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soflopt/
• Email: info@soflopt.com
• Phone: (954) 256-9052

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