Start A Therapy Practice Podcast

Marketing is not a one and done activity. If you want more clients you must have more touch points.  Here are a few tips on touch points and how to get more clients.  Register for my upcoming training on how to start your therapy practice     http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars     For more information about the course on how to get more daycare clients      https://startatherapypractice.com/daycare

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Register for the Webinar at  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars    Scott has more help for you at http://startatherapypractice.com is where you can get free forms, tools and guides to start and run a therapy practice.     Don't forget to subscribe to Scott's PODCAST. It's called Start a Therapy Practice     Want to learn more about starting or improving your private practice? http://startatherapypractice.com/ is where you can get free forms, tools and guides to start and run a therapy practice.     Godspeed!   #bizpt #bizslp #bizot #ot365 #slp #slpeeps #therapybiz #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #therapy  #studentot #otstudent #slp2b #slpstudent #studentslp #ptstudent #studentpt #futurept #futureslp #futureot #smallbiz #entrepreneur #marketing #otpodcast #ptpodcast #slpPodcast #Podcast #smallbizPodcast 

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A super smart friend of mine who is an economist once told me that he often seeks the advice of specialists. Listen in to how he maximizes this principle to get ahead in life.  Sign up for Scott's free upcoming webinar on how to start your therapy practice.     http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars

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Be sure to watch the video where I detail exactly how I do this   https://startatherapypractice.com/sop   Godspeed!

Allow me to get a little personal. Often we tend to want to despair but, there is opportunity in any situation.   I have a few tips in this podcast on what to set in place now to improve your future situation.   You can watch the video of this podcast HERE where I also give a tour of my victory garden and where you can sign up for my free upcoming webinar. 

The transcript from the podcast is below. Any grammatical, punctuation or non-sense errors are totally Google Transcriptions fault. Any brilliance is by the grace of God.

For more information about the course on how to get more daycare clients   https://startatherapypractice.com/daycare   A live multi lesson course with step by step instructions and tools.    Whether you already have a private practice or want to start one.

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  How can we Market ourselves to this potential Market? I think First we have to point out the difficulties that this new technology will bring. We can start creating innovation of how to merge the technology with a real physical activity.  I think that that's a perfect place for a therapist to be. It's the internet of things. IOT   Can we capitalize on how the overwhelming lure of technology is going to cause real health and mental problems? Maybe real life activities like planting a garden that's a real activity that therapist can engage in with their clients with their potential clients. That's where I'm challenging you as therapists to engage our future therapy.    Therapists must point out the pitfalls with the technology and merge the technology with real-world activities. A lot of this is about accountability. Can we help our clients be accountable to what we're assigning them with their goals to break away from the technology?   Can we help our patients have a healthy interface with the technology? How are we going to help them be accountable with that? That's a therapist role. That's a niche for you as a therapist in private practice.   Sign up for my free webinar on how to start your own therapy business at StartaTherapyPractice.com/webinars

Your therapy business is meant to do one thing. Listen in for an Epiphany.  Do these 3 things:   Go get my free tools and checklists at the website Subscribe to this channel and my podcast Hit the like button   Register for my upcoming training on how to start your therapy practice  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars   If post a comment and do not receive a response, feel free to email me  Scott at StartaTherapyPractice.com

  I'm going to suggest that we need to set radically big goals some goals that are pretty far out there that would really stretch us to achieve that goal because here's the key.   Our brain can't work on figuring out how to achieve a goal unless we put it into our brain. Goals not stated and written down are dreams that don't get accomplished.    Have a listen for my thoughts on setting and achieving goals.    Godspeed!

If you do this one thing you will be successful in private practice.   Register for my upcoming training on how to start your therapy practice  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars     #bizpt #bizslp #bizot #ot365 #slp #slpeeps #therapybiz #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #therapy  #otstudent #studentot #occupationaltherapystudent #futureot #slpstudent #studentslp #futureslp #ptstudent #studentpt #futurept

Money is the root of all evil, right? NO, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.    You're in business to make money. Money is a tool that you can and should do good with. I have some more thoughts on money in this episode.    Register for the Webinar at  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars    Scott has more help for you at http://startatherapypractice.com is where you can get free forms, tools and guides to start and run a therapy practice.     Don't forget to subscribe to Scott's PODCAST. It's called Start a Therapy Practice     Follow me on Instagram where I like to have a little fun and give you motivation and ideas https://www.instagram.com/startatherapypractice/     Want to learn more about starting or improving your private practice? http://startatherapypractice.com/ is where you can get free forms, tools and guides to start and run a therapy practice.   Godspeed!   #bizpt #bizslp #bizot #ot365 #slp #slpeeps #therapybiz #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #therapy  #studentot #otstudent #slp2b #slpstudent #studentslp #ptstudent #studentpt #futurept #futureslp #futureot #smallbiz #entrepreneur #marketing #otpodcast #ptpodcast #slpPodcast #Podcast #smallbizPodcast 

Some thoughts of the 20% of what you do for your business that provides 80% of your success. 

Did you know that I'm an impostor? Yep, we all feel this way at some point. Here's my thoughts on impostor syndrome.  Be sure to follow me on social media   Youtube   http://www.youtube.com/c/Startatherapypractice   Facebook STP Page  https://www.facebook.com/startatherapypractice   Twitter  https://twitter.com/ScottHarmon7   Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottharmon7   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/startatherapypractice/   Sign up for the upcoming FREE Webinar     Follow Scott On   Facebook   Instagram   Twitter   Youtube   #bizpt #bizslp #bizot #ot365 #slp #slpeeps #therapybiz #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #therapy #pediatrictherapist #schoolslp #schoolot #otstudent #studentot #occupationaltherapystudent #futureot #slpstudent #studentslp #futureslp #ptstudent #studentpt #futurept #schooltherapy #schooltherapist #smallbiz #entrepreneur #marketing  #otpodcast #ptpodcast #slpPodcast #Podcast #smallbizPodcast 

Register for Scott's upcoming training on how to start your therapy practice  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars   Alex has a different kind of business. He is teaching workshops and consulting with clinics and other facilities about their sensory spaces. Check out his website Sensory Digest.   Connect with Alex on Instagram and Facebook and Linkedin   Growing up in Michigan, Alex always knew he had a strong calling for helping others. While struggling with Sensory Processing Disorder himself, he knew that he wanted to help others dealing with the same obstacles he was facing everyday.   Not knowing what Sensory Processing Disorder was back then, Alex became his own therapist by exploring Sensory Integration inspired therapeutic activities. It was natural for him to not only help himself but also his friends and family. At a very young age Alex knew he would help people improve their quality of life while making it fun and therapeutic, and that is exactly what he is doing today!   Alex, his wife and two children live in Gig Harbor, Washington after living in Denver, Colorado for five years. His favorite activities are spending time with his family, and exploring the Pacific Northwest!

Register for the Webinar at  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars    Scott has more help for you at http://startatherapypractice.com is where you can get free forms, tools and guides to start and run a therapy practice.     Don't forget to subscribe to Scott's PODCAST. It's called Start a Therapy Practice     Follow me on Instagram where I like to have a little fun and give you motivation and ideas https://www.instagram.com/startatherapypractice/     Want to learn more about starting or improving your private practice? http://startatherapypractice.com/ is where you can get free forms, tools and guides to start and run a therapy practice.   Godspeed!

To get more referrals you need to be more helpful. Consider who you can help in your town that provide a service or product to your potential clients. Here's how it's done. 

The wealthy and successful and those who want to be are looking for real life interaction for themselves and their kids. There's a niche here. Register for my upcoming training on how to start your therapy practice  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars      

Pay attention and write down questions that you get from your clients or potential clients. Answering these questions in a written guide can be a powerful tool to help potential clients choose you.    Be helpful!

Cheri's mission is to educate teachers, schools, parents, and related professionals about dysgraphia and provide strategies to improve it and the educational system.   Her private practice niche is a growing one along with dyslexia. Cheri and Scott talk about the differences and similarities of dysgraphia and dyslexia.   We also talk about how to target and help parents choose you to help their child with these difficulties.    Be sure to check out Cheri's website https://dysgraphiaconsultant.com/   Follow Scott on instagram    https://www.instagram.com/startatherapypractice/   Check out the links mentioned on this episode at http://startatherapypractice.com  

Academy enrollment is open until April 21st.    StartaTherapyPractice.com/academy     Register for the FREE Training at   StartaTherapyPractice.com/webinar     Here is some of what I will cover:   Should you incorporate and how What's an NPI and EIN and why you will need them and where to get them Is a Facebook Business page enough or do you need a website What to have on your website How to find clients What type of insurance will you need How to know what to focus on first Do you need EMR software for progress notes and billing How much money is it going to cost you What should you name your business What about a logo Can you use your phone as your business phone How to use Google What about the competition Where to open a clinic Where to look for referrals How to ask for referrals My secret sauce to get people to choose you ...And More - Plus your questions answered

Jayson Davies is a school based Occupational Therapist with a Podcast and a ton of tools and resources. Listen in as we talk about school based therapy and how he can help you be a better therapist and get CEU's by listening to the OT School House Podcast.   Jayson has some great resources. I really like his guide to OT practice guidelines for school therapy and his gray space paper package. Both of these and more are FREE HERE.   I had the privilege of being a guest on the OT School House Podcast. Have a listen to appearance HERE.

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Business cards are one of your best marketing tools. Even if you don't have a business yet you should have a business card.    I tell you my secrets of what to have on your business card and how to use a business card to get more clients. Plus, where I buy my cards.   Are you using business cards in a unique way to get clients? Let me know what you're doing?   Be sure to sign up for my upcoming webinar on how to start your therapy business. Go to   StartaTherapyPractice.com/webinars   Godspeed!

I paid someone $1,000 to create the first version of my practice website back in 2005 back when the internet was new and shiny.    The next version I used Wordpress and created it myself. Now I have gone back to hire someone to re-create my practice website using Wordpress. This will give me the ability to tweek it and give me total control of my website.    I'm also re-doing the StartaTherapyPractice.com website. Be sure to check out Podcast #67 where I give more detail about what to have on your practice website and go by StartaTherapyPractice.com/67 to get my free website checklist.    Register for the upcoming FREE Webinar on how to start your therapy practice at StartaTherapyPractice.com/webinars   Godspeed!

Suggestions on creating your own referral form to give to a doctors clinic. We discussed this in our monthly Mastermind in the Academy of Private Practice. Academy enrollment opens soon.   Follow on me on Instagram and Facebook. My handle is Star aTherapyPractice - Go to the website StartaTherapyPractice.com for free tools, actionable articles and videos -  ebook, Academy.

I recently did a consultation with a therapist who will be opening his therapy business this year. This is what I told him.    Be sure to join me on an upcoming FREE webinar where I share how to start your therapy practice the right way.   Register for the Webinar at  http://startatherapypractice.com/webinars      Find out more about the Academy of Private Practice at http://startatherapypractice.com/academy   Godspeed!

St. Nicholas was a real person. Here's a little bit of history and how it applies to you as the owner of a therapy practice.   You can learn more about the real St. Nick here http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/bishop-nicholas-loses-his-cool/       Godspeed. 

Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L has over 15 years experience working in a variety of diverse settings including home health, outpatient, SNF and inpatient.   She shares therapy ideas and resources through her website, SeniorsFlourish.com and the Seniors Flourish Podcast. She has also developed a membership for OT practitioners and students to help with mentorship and streamline evidence-based therapy with resources and treatment ideas.   Mandy is passionate about helping OT practitioners and students be the best they can be when working with older adults.

Therapy Biz Blitz - Stories, tips and insights to improve your private practice game in about 10 minutes. As I go about my day I record thoughts that are going to make you better at life and private practice. It's like Instagram stories in audio format.     Follow on me on Instagram and Facebook. My handle is Star aTherapyPractice - Go to the website StartaTherapyPractice.com for free tools, actionable articles and videos -  ebook, Academy.   The moment you chose to start a therapy practice you chose to play a significantly larger game than any game you've played before. 

Jeremy Sutton has owned a private, insurance-based clinic since 2015 with his wife. Listen and learn what he thinks about buying an existing practice compared to starting from scratch. We also talk about why he has taken the approach of being a “servant” to his clients and how he does that.   Connect with Jeremy on Facebook and Instagram   Be sure to listen and subscribe to his podcast The Servant PT Podcast where he shines light on other servant leaders! Jeremy is also the author of “Symptom Free Neck”. His PT business serves women over 50, but he also has a passion for helping other professionals who are recovering from anger and burnout!  #Keepmovingforward   Other Links Mentioned:   Heno EMR   Dave Ramsey Financial Program

Paul Potter has been a mentor of mine since I stepped into the world of helping others like you start and run a therapy business. In this episode Paul teaches you how to have conversations that will help you gain trust and get more referrals.    Get Paul’s FREE 5 step guide by clicking HERE.     Paul Potter is a physical therapist and mentor who lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife, who is also a therapist. They have four daughters. For more than 35 years, he successfully managed his own private practice. He now shares his knowledge and experience through teaching and mentoring therapists who want to have their own practices. His website PaulPotterpt.com helps therapists achieve professional and financial freedom. Connect with Paul on his website or on LinkedIn

Stories, tips and insights to improve your private practice game in about 10 minutes. As I go about my day I record thoughts that are going to make you better at life and private practice.    Follow on Instagram and Facebook search Start a Therapy Practice - Go to the website StartaTherapyPractice.com for free tools, actionable articles and videos -  ebook, Academy.

When I saw that Dr. Kavitha Krishnan had both written a book and opened a private practice in the same year I wanted to get her on the podcast. Anyone who can pull either one of those off has something to teach us.     Kavitha had been an Occupational Therapist for a little over 20 years before she opened her own therapy business. Learn how she got started and her advice for you and your future therapy business.    Dr. Krishnana has turned 20 years of research and practice into a practical book called   The SI Solution: The Definitive Family Guide To Thriving During Sensory Integration Dysfunction.   Use promo code  StartaPractice  for a special discount

Stories, tips and insights to improve your private practice game.    Thoughtful snippets that are raw and encouraging in 10 minutes or less   Think of it as Instagram stories for your earbuds

This podcast episode covers how and why to create a client persona. A client persona is simply a story you create about your potential clients. This will help you discover and target your marketing message to people who are in need of your therapy services whether they know it or not.   This exercise is what is called business 101 so don’t skip over it. You should continue to think about who your potential clients are and how best to reach them.    Nothing happens until something happens so take action and download the free client persona form HERE.

Greg Todd is going to get you pumped up in this episode. He's a go getter and it's going to rub off on you. If you're not already following Greg on social media I highly suggest you do so.    Greg is the co-owner of Renewal Rehabilitation in Wesley Chapel and Hyde Park. Greg serves as a consultant to over 12 medical and technology companies. He also lectures at universities and business seminars.    Be sure to check out Greg's website GregToddPT.com where he has all kinds of free stuff to help you with your therapy practice. 

What's the best way to take and process a credit card payment? On this episode Tom Cooley of Card Connect and I discuss the rules and best practices.    Be sure to download the free Card of File Template and check out the special offer that Card Connect has for your therapy business.  http://www.gocardconnect.com/therapy-payments-scott-harmon

Tomeico Faison is the owner of Therapeutic Solutions in North Carolina. She started her therapy business by performing a market analysis to see what needs were going unmet in her area. Listen in and learn how Tomeico launched and grew her practice.   If you would like to schedule a FREE consultation with Tomeico check out FaisonConsulting.com.

Live by discipline, not by default is what I have on the back of my business card. Discipline is what was instilled in me when I was in the Army.     Business and sports are often looked at as simulated war. There are strategies and tactics. Positioning, training and most of all leadership. Listen in to some military “secrets” that will help you in your private practice.     If you like military flavored podcasts about business and life check out Jocko Podcast.     I mention a commencement speech by a Navy Seals commander. Watch that HERE.

One of my most favorite things to do is to have one on one strategy sessions with members of The Academy of Private Practice.   Shannon will open her therapy practice within the next 6 months. She agreed to let me share her strategy session with you on this podcast episode.   Be sure to check out the FREE GUIDES that I mention in this podcast.   October 25 – 30 will be open enrollment to the Academy of Private Practice.   After that, enrollment will happen in January – June – September each year.