Podcast appearances and mentions of allison puryear

Our live Ask Allison recording sessions are great opportunities to get free, conversational support from Allison Puryear. Today's podcast episode, sponsored by our good friends at TherapyNotes®, is an excerpt from a session we had back in December 2024. Topics covered include how to set your fee, alternative streams of income once your practice is full, and marketing strategies. Watch the entire Ask Allison Live recording on our YouTube channel! Want to partake in the next Ask Allison Live? Email help@abundancepracticebuilding.com for a link to register. PS: It's free! Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets & our Tasky Checklist, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Learn how to fill your practice with the Abundance Party! Join today & get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty    

Today, Julia takes another trip down memory lane, revisiting a gem from the Fearless Practice archives. In this encore episode, Julia talks to Alison Puryear, a US therapist and consultant, about how to market a new private practice. You can find the show notes to the original episode here. Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 146: Deanna Desantis: Being a Nurse, Psychotherapist, and Equestrian Counsellor | EP 146 Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Purchase the workbook on How To Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

A lot of therapists are told to “niche down” but aren't told exactly what that means or how to do it.And without a well-defined niche, your practice will struggle, if not sink.Allison Puryear is a licensed clinical social worker based in North Carolina and an inspiring mentor to therapists through her transformative program, Abundance Practice Building. In this Office Hours episode with host Michael Fulwiler, Allison unpacks the significance of defining a niche in therapy, how to navigate multiple niches, and why specificity matters. Plus, she debunks common myths like the idea that broadening a niche attracts more clients and explains why a well-defined niche can help build trust and connection more effectively than a broad approach.Listen to learn strategies that can help you refine your practice to attract clients who resonate with your expertise.In the conversation, they discuss:How identifying and focusing on a specific niche in a therapy practice can enhance marketing efforts and client trust.The framework for defining a niche based on therapist-client effectiveness and the specific problems faced by clients.The benefits and challenges of having more than one niche and transitioning between niches over time.Connect with the guest:Abundance Practice Building: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/Abundance Practice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abundant-practice-podcast/id1207650846 Sign up for Allison's “Know Your Niche” course: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/nicheAllison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonpuryear/Connect with Michael and Heard:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/Newsletter: https://www.joinheard.com/newsletter Book a free consult: https://www.joinheard.com/welcome-form Jump into the conversation:[00:00] Introduction to Heard Business School with guest, Allison Puryear[01:44] Allison describes what “niche” means to her[02:58] The importance of population for finding a niche[05:48] Allison debunks the myth that having a broader niche is better[08:48] Is it a niche or not segment[12:12] Do therapists need a niche or not?[16:46] What having a niche enables a therapist to do[19:52] Allison shares if a niche can be too narrow or not[22:27] She explains if you can have more than one niche or if you can change it[24:52] Allison describes the framework to finding your nicheThis episode is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their own attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this episode

In this episode, therapist and CEO of Abundance Practice Building, Allison Puryear, discusses the ins and outs of growing a private practice. Allison shares her insights on why some therapists fail, and gives strategies that can help you on your journey to growing a private practice! Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode: [3:34] What doesn't work for private practice growth [6:26] 2 things that should be apart of a marketing strategy [9:48] The most challenging part of growth [16:05] What makes people successful with growth when others fail Links From the Episode:Book: The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph - https://a.co/d/3J96LPf Book: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine - https://a.co/d/bhzfQ0A More about Elana: Elana's primary expertise is in Anxiety, Couples work, and Trauma. Elana works in a holistic frame to assess the needs of clients from all aspects of their lives- body, mind, and spirit. Elana has helped hundreds of individuals and couples facing burnout, performance anxiety, high stress relationships and overachievement. Additionally, Elana works with individuals who have experience with difficult relationships in their past and/or current life.  Elana works with movement, worksheets, workbooks, role play, meditation, EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT to provide a multidisciplinary approach that is client centered and client specific.Websites:  The Woolf Center: https://thewoolfcenter.com/ Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewoolfcenter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWoolfCenter/How We Can Work Together:Book a Practice Growth Audit Call - https://mccancemethod.com/practice-growth-audit/Here is How to Subscribe & Leave a Review (pretty-please): Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don't miss out on anything?Follow my show on Apple Podcasts by going to The Business Savvy Therapist and tapping the + Follow button or by tapping the More button (the three dots) and tapping Follow Show. Please leave a rating and a review, it would mean the world to me. Let me know what you think of the podcast and what I can do to make it better for you. You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts by scrolling down on my show page, select a star Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Sign up for the FREE training- Level Up to a Thriving Group Practice in 6 Months or Less → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/

Do you feel pressured to start a group practice because everyone is telling you to? Instead of chasing shiny objects, have you stopped to consider what is best for you? How can you take the next right step based on where you are and where YOU want to go? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith […] The post Should You Start A Group Practice? With Allison Puryear | GP 215 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

In today's episode, I sit down with Allison Puryear to discuss what to do if you find yourself full and miserable in your practice. We talk about how common this is in our field and what to do if it happens to you. Allison goes over: How therapists end up building a practice they don't actually like working in  What to do if you find yourself in this place The importance of being happy and feeling good while working in your practice OR changing that if you're currently not there Limitless Practice Link Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator is live for the last time in January 2024. Get on the interest list to be the first to know and get a BIG discount code in your inbox. Download the Free SEO Guide for Beginners Here Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Send me a DM on insta and let me know what you think of the show! Sponsors for today's show Need an EHR that provides human customer services, low credit card processing fees and an easy online portal for your clients to use? Check out Jane, the EHR me and my group practice use.  Use the code work AMBITION at check out to get one month free. If building a hybrid practice is on your heart this year, check out Alma. They take the back end work off your plate so you can focus on your clients and filling your practice.

SHINING WITH ADHD  EPISODE #125: Finding Joy in the Journey of Parenting ADHD with Therapist Allison Puryear The Childhood Collective 9/06/2023   SUMMARY What does it look like to trade the feeling of powerlessness for acceptance, and frustration for admiration? In this vulnerable episode, we share an amazing story from therapist Allison Puryear, who was integral to launching our work and community at The Childhood Collective. Allison is an inspiration as she openly shares about her parenting journey and discovering medical conditions and ADHD in her child. MEET ALLISON Allison Puryear (rhymes with “career”) is a therapist who burned out on agency work & then built successful private practices in 3 wildly different markets. Allison started Abundance Practice Building to help other therapists build their own full & happy private practices - because a happy therapist is a better therapist! In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Allison is also the parent of a neurodivergent child.  AFFILIATE INFORMATION We talk a lot about emotionally healthy kids, and sleep is a huge part of that! That is why we LOVE Zenimal. When bedtime rolls around, we use this screen-free meditation tool for EACH of our kids (really, we do!). It's amazing for kids who are anxious or need help calming their busy bodies before bed. The best part? Each meditation ends with the most beautiful message: “You're a good kid!” Use our code: TCC for a discount. LINKS + RESOURCES Allison's Practice Building Site Zenimals Website: use code: TCC for a discount!                 The Childhood Collective Instagram The Childhood Collective YouTube *Closed Captioning Available   Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.com  

Do you feel pressured to start a group practice because everyone is telling you to? Instead of chasing shiny objects, have you stopped to... The post Should You Start A Group Practice? With Allison Puryear | GP 171 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice| Practice of the Practice.

Our guest: Allison Puryear, Founder and CEO of Abundance Practice BuildingIn this episode we discuss:  Puryear's background and what brought her to start her business. An understanding of how abundance practice building works. Top tips for starting a social work practice. Partnerships or upcoming milestones. Sponsored by: CM&F GroupTo learn more about Abundance Practice Building please use the link below:LinkedIn - Website Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Stephanie sits down with Allison Puryear, a consultant and business strategist for private practice clinicians at Abundance Practice Building. She is also a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of people with eating disorders.   Listen in as Allison shares how she helps her clients at Abundance Practice Building shift their mindset gained from an agency career toward that of a business owner when setting up their own private practice.   Allison stresses the importance of the mindset piece when it comes to making that leap from agency clinician to private practice owner. She explains why experiencing failure is part and parcel of succeeding in business and why the road to success must be enjoyable to stay on track.   Finally, Allison shares how she integrates a busy career with her equally-busy role as a wife and mother of two.     Key Topics: About Allison Puyear and Abundance Practice Building (4:11) Deciding how many days a week to work, and tailoring your business around that choice (10:36) Why Allison decided to own her own practice (13:18) The membership model (20:30) About Allison's “party plus” offer (25:04) The transformation from agency clinician to private practice owner (30:42) Looking for evidence of success (34:50) Why you have to enjoy the journey (41:21) Juggling work and family (45:32)       If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy: Ep. 210 5 Years of Online Education with Jen Hernandez of Plant Powered Kidneys Ep. 215 Shifted Thinking from 1:1 to Group with Dr. Jordin Wiggins Ep. 220 How to Build a Lifestyle Private Practice with Jena Castro-Casbon

Ep. 69 Are you a therapist who wants to start a private practice, but feeling stuck and afraid? Then stick around, because in this episode of the Mental Health Toolbox, we are talking with private practice coach, Allison Puryear, of Abundance Practice Building.

How can you become a great boss for your employees? What does it take to truly connect through copy? What is needed to launch multiple successful private practices, even in different provinces?  You can be intentional with your Canadian private practice, and create it to suit you, your temperament, and your skills. Simultaneously, you don't have to keep growing and growing until you reach the moon! Your business is a way for you to serve the needs of your community while supporting yourself and your family.  In this episode, Allison and I discuss Canadian private practice from all angles, so whether you are fresh to private practice or you are a seasoned therapist who's been at the helm for a while, there's something in this episode for you to appreciate! MEET ALLISON PURYEAR Allison Puryear is an LCSW, CEDS with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. She has started practices in three different states and wants you to know that building a private practice is shockingly doable when you have a plan and support. She teaches everything you need to know about building a private practice in the Abundance Party, where you can get practice-building help for the cost of a co-pay. Learn more about Allison on her website and LinkedIn profile.  In this episode:  The Benefit of Niching Down for Marketing  How to Successfully Start a Private Practice Anywhere!  Hone in On the Connection  Be a Great Boss  The Benefit of Niching Down for Marketing One of the benefits of working within your niche and specifying which clients you work with is that marketing can become a lot easier.  You do not have to “sell” your practice. Instead, you can speak honestly about how much you enjoy working with your clients, they with you, and the transformations you help them to realize in their lives.  Additionally, connect with other therapists that work either in or around your niche! It's a great way to develop a beneficial work relationship between you and other therapists in your area where you can refer to one another, helping each other grow and serve your communities.  How to Successfully Start a Private Practice Anywhere!  If you're introverted, don't feel like you need to meet 90 people over 90 days – start with one new person a week. Make it suit your style because it doesn't have to be stressful.  Allison's top tools for starting a successful Canadian private practice:  Launch a great website with copy that is authentic to you Network, network, network! Identify and work within your niche  Hone in On the Connection  Your copy needs to create connections between you and your ideal clients.  Whenever they read over your website, find you online, or interact with your social media, your copy is the voice that you will use to speak with them.  Be a Great Boss Being a therapist doesn't always translate to being a good manager.  If you run a Canadian private practice, or you are considering launching one, it's worth your while to look into some information on how to be a great boss.  Your employees will look to you to set the boundaries, lay the expectations, and be there for them as a guide in how to work well and succeed in the practice you run. Therefore, you have to step up into the role of being a great boss by taking the initiative to learn how to do it.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 54: Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Grow Your Canadian Private Practice: Live Consultation with Danik Bernier Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Learn more about Allison on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles.  Check out Allison's links page to find downloadable content, and how to connect!  Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn 

Ethical marketing in private practice. Scarcity, should we use it? Links for this episode:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegilderthorp/ (@rosiegilderthorp) https://psychologybusinessschool.com/the-business-of-psychology/using-youtube-to-reach-more-people-with-dr-clare-roberts/ (The Business of Psychology: Episode 59: Using Youtube to reach more people with Dr Clare Roberts) https://psychologybusinessschool.com/the-business-of-psychology/how-to-make-social-media-videos-that-people-want-to-watch-with-allison-puryear/ (The Business of Psychology: Episode 45: How to make social media videos that people want to watch with Allison Puryear ) https://psychologybusinessschool.com/the-business-of-psychology/how-to-launch-an-online-course-as-a-psychologist-with-dr-marianne-trent/ (The Business of Psychology: Episode 68: How to launch an online course as a psychologist with Dr Marianne Trent) Full show notes for this episode are available athttps://psychologybusinessschool.com/the-business-of-psychology/ ( The Business of Psychology) Welcome to today's episode of the Business of Psychology. Today is a bit of a different episode because I wanted to dive into an ethical issue which I hear talked about in the online marketing space all the time. It's become fashionable to talk about ethical marketing and having integrity and authenticity in your marketing, but this is something which has concerned us from the minute we set up our businesses; I don't know any psychologist, therapist or counsellor that wasn't worried about the ethics of their marketing before they started in private practice. It's the thing which tends to hold us back, in fact, from actually making any progress in our businesses, because we're so, so concerned about it. So it's been interesting to me to watch the rest of the online business space having a bit of an awakening about some of the tactics which are commonly used in digital marketing in particular, and for a lot of my friends who work in other industries to be coming to me and saying, you know, ‘Is this okay?' ‘What's the psychology behind this, and should I be using it?' I've been having those conversations a lot over the past year with colleagues in other industries, and I decided that I wanted to hear other people's opinions, so I took some of these concepts had a look at the behavioural science behind them, the psychology of why they work, and took that to the Psychology Business School membership. Every eight weeks or so we have what I call an ethical marketing clinic, where we talk about one of these concepts in a bit of depth and think about possible use cases, when it could be a good thing, when it could go a bit wrong if psychologists and therapists started using it, and then finally, we examine it against some of our professional bodies standards. I typically use the British Psychological Society ethical framework, because that's the one that I know the best, but we will, in the future, be looking at some other professional bodies guidance as well.   The first topic that I brought to one of those clinics was scarcity marketing, and that's because this is something that I see really, really frequently in the digital marketing space and that I know, if you've done any business or marketing course outside of Psychology Business School, you're very likely to be quite strongly encouraged to use. I know, particularly when I did some training in business (this is going back a little while now) but I was actually made to feel quite stupid when I said I'm not sure that I feel comfortable doing this, and was basically told that I didn't have the instinct for business, that I wasn't ever going to be successful if I didn't get my head around using some of these tactics. I stuck to my guns and after one experiment with it which I'm not too proud of, and I think I've shared on the podcast before that I did put out an email sequence when I first started promoting my first...

Allison Puryear is the founder of Abundance Practice Building. She's helped tens of thousands of therapists start practices in over 60 countries. After years of trying to be a very serious, successful business woman, she's figured out how to be a very goofy successful business woman. It suits her much better.

Ever wonder if it's possible to build a business that allows you to also be at school pickups, serve thousands, and hit seven figures? Allison Puryear from Abundance Practice Builders has done just that, and she's just getting started. In today's episode, we break down how she got here, and what she learned along the way. In today's episode we cover: How Allison manages her home life with 2 young daughters while running 2 businesses The biggest lessons she's learned managing motherhood and entrepreneurship How the private practice industry has changed since the pandemic Resources mentioned in the show: Abundance Practice Building Checklist Youtube Facebook Public Abundance Practice Builders FB group Connect with Danielle: Sign up for the 14-day Productivity in Private Practice Summer Intensive! We start on July 22nd. Looking to open your practice next year? Here's the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: Speakpipe

Self Doubt, Crying, Snot running down your face... Starting a small business is PAINFUL. The combination of constant questioning, pain, and a lot of imposter syndrome is the perfect recipe for entrepreneurship. Too many people try, fail, give up, and chalk it up to "no one can be successful."On the flip side, the ability to take risks, pivot, learn from mistakes, and authentically show up allows you to create the business that you've always dreamed of. If you can work through the very real struggles of small business startup, you can absolutely be successful.In this episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast, I talk with a good friend and visionary in the private practice coaching field, Allison Puryear. Allison is the owner and founder of Abundance Practice Building, helping more than 10,000 therapists start and grow their businesses throughout the country.Allison and I talk about:Her journey from Georgia to Seattle to Asheville and her struggles along the wayHer creation of Abundance Practice Building — from a small idea to a household nameHow showing up authentically attracts your ideal clientsThe concept of abundance: there's enough to go aroundHow it's OK to struggle with small business startup... and how to work through the struggleWays to combat imposter syndrome so you don't convince yourself that reaching your goals isn't possible

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jodie's group, Trauma Warriors™.  In How Therapists Reinforce Unworthiness When They Support Intentional Weight Loss, Allison Puryear, talks specifically to therapists about supporting clients who come wanting to lose weight.   In How Therapists Reinforce Unworthiness When They Support Intentional Weight Loss, Allison also talks about:   What brought her to this work Are eating disorder patients hard to work with? Trauma and eating disorders Why this episode is specifically for therapists What's wrong with supporting clients with intentional weight loss? We are a field based on science, until it comes to weight loss Weight stigma and fatness Feeling like a personal failure 90% of diets fail Socio economic inequalities and intentional weight loss What gets missed when we focus on client's weight? Shame and weight loss Eating disorders work! Thin privilege and being a therapist What is fat phobia? Cheryl Fuller on fat phobia Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat - Allison says fat about a million times ;) Neutralising fat phobia Discrimination against fat people Why we use quotation marks when we talk about "obesity" Do you want to contribute to the development of an eating disorder? Deprivation and restriction There is a whole other world out there when we stop dieting What is the work that therapists need to do? Intuitive eating Demonizing foods Recommended books: Intuitive eating, Anti-Diet, Health At Every Size, Body Respect Health at Every Size Mourning the loss of being thin Eating disorder training Refer out if necessary Find a therapist who will not support intentional weight loss Invisalign and disordered eating For the show notes, go to: 46-how-therapists-reinforce-unworthiness-when-they-support-intentional-weight-loss-with-allison-puryearhttps://www.thesoulcentre.online/  

Join me for a conversation with expert practice builder and Asheville therapist, Allison Puryear. Allison is a pro at building practices from scratch (she's done it three times), and guides other clinicians how to do it as well. We talk about everything from... Declaring your niche Getting referrals Using social media to grow your practice (and when to know not to!) Showing your personality in your content   Also mentioned in this episode is my 5-day Reels challenge for clinicians, which you can (and should!) join here: http://sparkrmarketing.com/reels   About Allison Allison Puryear (rhymes with “career”) is a therapist who burned out on agency work and then built successful private practices in three wildly different markets. After her caseloads grew faster in each “saturated” market, she realized that practice building is not rocket science when you have clarity, confidence and a figured-out formula. So, she started Abundance Practice Building to help other therapists build their own full and happy private practices - because a happy therapist is a better therapist, yall! Follow Allison on Instagram here   About Wendy: I help healthcare experts stand out by telling their story on websites, emails and social media. When it comes to marketing, the greatest waste is an idea that fails to connect to its audience – not because it wasn't a good idea but because it wasn't packaged as a great story. My goal is to help health and wellness experts stand out with content marketing. I've worked in marketing communications for nearly 20 years and experienced firsthand the rapid pace of change in this space. I launched Sparkr Marketing to help you stay ahead in this age of information overload. I'll help you filter through the countless marketing tactics to find the right ones to reach your target market. Most importantly, I help your business stay true to your story. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn Want to talk strategy for your business? Be in touch! Let's talk.   Got a chance to leave me a review? I so appreciate reviews for the podcast on iTunes. It helps me build awareness for the show and help more people like you. It will also help me understand what is helpful and what matters the most to you so that I can constantly improve. If you got value from this episode, please take a moment to leave your honest rating and review. You can do that by clicking here.   Check out The Clinician's Social Media Club Presenting The Clinician's Social Media Club! Each month, members get access to...   Engaging, fill-in-the-blank social media captions from an experienced healthcare writer (me!).  Customizable Canva templates designed to grab your audience's attention to match the captions.  Ways to use healthcare hashtag holidays to educate and inspire your audience.  Explainer video lessons about how to use the new templates + open office hours. Our healthcare system needs A LOT of fixes. This is one small area where I can solve the overwhelm for clinicians. My goal is to make social media easy and affordable so that experts can save time and have a bigger impact in this world. This Club is SUPER affordable ($47/month) and SUPER awesome. My beta members are already loving it.  Ready to make social media for your practice or healthcare business a whole lot easier? Join The Clinician's Social Media Club for only $47/month to get access to monthly social media captions and matching Canva templates designed with clinicians in mind.

Starting life in a working-class family and moving into a place of financial abundance is the dream, right? So why did Allison struggle so much when she “made it” in her therapy private practice? Money guilt. In this episode, we cover how it actually feels to have money and face financial privilege, raising non-spoiled kids with money, and preventing therapist burnout. Show Notes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-guilt-therapists-allison-puryear

Do you need a reality check about money? Sometimes we can get caught in the idea that more money will make us happy. Money does provide SO many things, but it doesn't change who we are, as Allison has discovered. Allison Puryear has a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development, which she uses to help therapists build sustainable, full, & happy private practices.Allison and I talk about the contrast of growing up in a working-class family and now running her own highly successful practice building business where she makes more than her parents ever could have imagined. Allison challenges the idea of charging as much as you can, and we discuss a practical and grounded approach to setting your fee as a practitioner, to create a sustainable business while making an impact.Website: www.abundancepracticebuilding.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_practice_building/Free resources: www.abundanceparty.com/freeWant more great private practice finances content?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneynutsandbolts/Ready to get your finances really working for you in your practice and your life? Money Skills for Therapists is my signature course that takes therapists and health practitioners from money shame and confusion, to calm and confidence. Get on the waitlist for the Money Skills For Therapists course here: https://register.moneyskillsfortherapists.com/podcast_waitlist

Allison Puryear is the Founder of Abundance Practice Building. She is a Practice Building Consultant and Psychotherapist offering Group and Individual Business Consultation for soon-to-be private practice therapists, those currently in private practice who need help building their business, and clinicians who want help attracting their ideal client. Allison helps her clients work through blocks that have kept them from taking the leap, marketing in a way that isn't salesy, and creating a business that feels authentic and fulfilling.

In today's podcast, Allison Puryear chats with Abundance Party member Joanne about finding private-pay clients, honing in on your niche, & marketing to black & brown communities. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes™ Brighter Vision Check out our resources page for fast, actionable steps to get you started: https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/resources-allison-puryear/

Therapist and founder of Abundance Practice Building, Allison Puryear, joined me to talk about building abundant private practices. Whether you are considering a private practice or are "full and miserable", Allison has the answers you need. Allison has built private practices in three different states and has a thriving membership program called Abundance Party.Allison Puryear, LCSW, CEDS is a therapist with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. After nearly burning out at agencies, she has built successful private practices in 3 different states & has truly come to love practice building. So much so, that she created Abundance Practice Building which provides the tools that you need to create a successful private practice- one that's healthy and provides freedom, joy, & financial stability. Allison works together with therapists like you to create something great & avoid the burnout that leads to too many great therapists leaving the field – because let's be real, we need therapists like you more than ever.HighlightsWhen to start a private practiceReframing marketing of your practice Knowing your niche and the dangers of taking on every type of referralHow fear stops you from creating or growing your practiceImposter syndrome sneaking in when you do something newRethinking NetworkingScarcity mindset and hacks for reframing taking time off The guilt of earning what you're worthThe challenge of starting a practice and starting a familyResourcesFree Private Practice Checklist https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/checklist/www.abundanceparty.com: everything you need to build a successful private practice for a low monthly feewww.abundanceparty.com/innercircle: our most exclusive offering that combines monthly coaching 1:1s with our amazing educational resources.ConnectAllison Puryear, LCSW, CEDShttps://abundancepracticebuilding.com/ Instagram @abundance_practice_building Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, please make a one-time contribution at buymeacoffee.com/thishour or become a monthly Mental Health ChampionHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

This episode takes us into the world of Allison Puryear, LCSW, owner of Abundance Practice Building, and a proud self-preservation 3. Allison shares her journey on learning how the world rewards type 3 and how she has to work hard to allow her true self to shine. She lets us in on the inner workings of her escape mechanisms and shares some secrets of a 3’s inner world. Her authenticity and vulnerability speaks to her self-work with her type and it will inspire you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to make social media videos that people want to watch with Allison Puryear: Show NotesPsychologists and therapists need an online presence and a great way of communicating what we do is through video. It is not always easy to feel confident on video on social media. Allison Puryear shows us how we can entertain and educate in our videos.  Allison Puryear is a therapist specialising in eating disorders and anxiety in the US who also owns a practice building community called the Abundance party. As you can tell from the name of her community Allison doesn't create generic, boring content to promote her practice building business or her therapy services. She is a master at being authentic and, frankly, interesting online and I am really pleased that she is here to talk to us today about how you can use video, in an exciting way, to stand out on social media. The highlights:  Allison tells us about what she does and why, stemming from her own experiences with eating disorders and private practice 01:15 I explain that my passion for putting content out there is because I know how difficult it is to access mental health services 03:16 Allison takes us through the reasons why it is a good idea for us to make video for social media 04:10 Allison talks about why we should vet our reasons if we are reluctant to make videos 07:05 Allison takes us through the common mistakes, beginning with getting hung up on our appearance 10:04 Allison talks about the mistakes of not preparing enough or overpreparing 12:41 We discuss live videos and the danger of over-editing 14:00 Allison talks about the mistaken belief that we need fancy tech to make videos, and how we put things in the way because we are afraid of starting 16:30 Allison tells us that the only thing a good video needs to have is great content, and what makes great content 18:56 We discuss needing to serve what the client sees as the problem, and how you have to market to the real life situation rather than the psychological formulation 20:14 Allison gives us her top tips for making video interesting to look at, beginning with dialling up your energy 23:47 We talk about how exposure to yourself on video can help 26:21 Allison suggests blocking your view of your face if that's a hang up, as it's about what we're saying, not what we look like 29:08  Allison talks about her tips for batch recording, and why it can reduce the pressure 30:19 Allison gives advice for improving reach and encouraging engagement 33:29 Links to find Allison: Allison's Therapy services: https://www.allisonpuryear.com/ (https://www.allisonpuryear.com/) Abundance party: https://www.abundanceparty.com/ (https://www.abundanceparty.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundancepracticebuilding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_practice_building/ ______________________   Do you sometimes wake up at 2 am worried that you've made a terrible error that will bring professional ruin upon you and disgrace your family?   I'm laughing now but when I first set up in private practice I was completely terrified that I had “missed” something big when setting up insurance or data protection.   Even now, three years in, I sometimes catch myself wondering if I have really covered all the bases.   It is hard, no impossible, to think creatively and have the impact you should be having in your practice if you aren't confident that you have a secure business. BUT it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what you need to prioritise before those clients start coming in.   I've created a free checklist (plus resources list) to take the thinking out of it. Tick off every box and you can see your clients confident in the knowledge that you have everything in place for your security and theirs.   Download it now fromhttps://psychologists.drrosie.co.uk/client-checklist (...

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In this bonus episode, we revisit the top 2 downloaded episodes of all time of the Private Practice Workshop podcast. Hear from Allison Puryear of Abundance Practice Building on networking to grow your practice, and from Laura Long of Your Badass Therapy Practice on how to master your money. Grow Your Online Income Free Training: https://go.privatepracticeworkshop.com/grow-your-online-income-free-training

Allison Puryear is an LCSW with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. She has started practices in three different cities and wants you to know that building a private practice is shockingly doable when you have a plan and support. Join the Abundance Party Membership to gain the confidence and tools you need to succeed.

In this episode, The Practice of Therapy celebrates its 100th EPISODE! Gordon plays clips from some of his favorite episodes, including guests like Jeff Guenther, Allison Puryear, Joe Sanok, Kasey Compton, Mike Michalowicz, Paul Jarvis, Melvin Varghese, and David Hall. The clips cover a variety of private practice topics like marketing, return on investment, processes, systems, and how to find support. Jeff Guenther: Say More About That In this clip, Jeff Guenther talks about why some therapists get “ghosted” by their clients and he also gives specific examples. His podcast, Say More About That, dives deep into the client's personal journey of finding a therapist and going to counseling. Jeff talks to people about why they wanted to go to therapy, what kind of therapist they were looking for, and why. He covers why some mental health counselors were excellent matches and why others didn't work and also touches on what they thought therapy was going to be like and if it met their expectations. Say More About That asks their guests if they have advice for therapists to help them be better or more effective counselors. Jeff Guenther, LPC, is a therapist in Portland, OR. He has been in private practice since 2005 and currently leads workshops on how therapists can build their digital brand and attract more clients online. TherapyDen Say More About That Jeff Guenther | What Clients Are Saying About Their Therapists | TPOT Podcast 075   Allison Puryear: Marketing Isn't Scary The most common struggle for private practice owners is being afraid to market and being uncomfortable with the idea of marketing. Some people think marketing is something a businessperson does, not a clinician. Allison says every client has their ideal therapist out there. It is up to the therapist, as an act of service, to help our clients find us and overcome their struggles. Know that it is about showing up and continuing to try and build your practice. If someone has a phone call during their first two weeks of private practice, then that's an anomaly. If you build it, they will not come; you have to tell people about your practice to build it. Allison Puryear, LCSW is the person behind Abundance Practice Building, Abundance Party, and is a private practice coach and consultant. TPOT 006 |Allison Puryear, LCSW | Marketing Your Private Practice Without Fear   Joe Sanok: Return on Investment (ROI) Depending on which phase of growth you are in, it will determine where and how a clinician in private practice should spend their time and money resources to get the best ROI. When you start your private practice, your greatest asset is the time you spend. In this phase, attention should be spent on bootstrapping and marketing your practice. Spend time making those community contacts and developing relationships with other professionals in your business. Plus, Joe explains the benefits of outsourcing as much as possible so you can continue running your practice and seeing clients. Joe Sanok is the person behind The Practice of the Practice Podcast and Blog. Joe is a speaker, mental health counselor, business consultant, and podcaster. Joe Sanok | How to Level-Up and Grow Your Private Practice | TPOT Podcast 11   Kasey Compton: Processes and Systems Kasey's phenomenal growth (80 staff members and a million-dollar practice in just three years) came primarily out of her ability to create processes and systems to make the growth as seamless as possible. She put most of her effort on the front end into mapping things out so that the processes and systems were well defined. Kasey also said that she made some mistakes and learned from them rather than let them ultimately defeat her. For instance, her partner was high-strung, which made their workplace culture toxic. Three years later, the people who quit her practice are back and notice the immense changes. Kasey Compton built a million-dollar practice with over seventy-five staff members in less than two years from the ground up. She is the President/CEO of Mindsight Behavioral Group with multiple offices located in Kentucky. Kasey Compton | Systems, Processes & Growing a Million-Dollar Private Practice | TPOT Podcast 047   Mike Michalowicz: Profit First With Mike's “Profit First” system, he turns conventional wisdom on its head and gives us another way of thinking about how we manage our finances and look at profit. The traditional way of thinking about making a profit is this: Income – Expenses = Profit It's what we get to keep after everything else is paid for; operating expenses, salaries, and taxes. The problem is that the bigger we grow, the more our expenses grow too. It becomes a never-ending cycle that keeps our profitability at bay and keeps our businesses unhealthy. Mike says this line of thinking is kind of like saying, “my health comes last.” Mike says that a better way is to allocate our profit first rather than let our expenses and operating costs determine what we get. The premise is to allocate a percentage of the income on the front end for profit. It looks like this: Income – Profit = Expenses This, of course, seems like unconventional wisdom. Mike goes on to explain that by taking our profit first, we are better able to take control of our business' health and operate at a level that is more sustainable and realistic.  By Mike Michalowicz's 35th birthday, he had founded and sold two companies – one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Today he is running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. Mike's Website Get the Free Clockwork Kit Mike Michalowicz | Using “Profit First” In Your Private Practice (Part 2) | with Kasey Compton | TPOT Podcast 050 Mike Michalowicz | Using “Profit First” In Your Private Practice | with Kasey Compton | TPOT Podcast 049   Paul Jarvis: Bigger Isn't Always Better If people are working from home, then others think they do not have a legitimate business. Paul is a one-person business; he does work with contractors but has never hired an employee because he doesn't want to be a boss. We should reconsider the idea that bigger is always better. Paul's book isn't about anti-growth; it is thinking critically about growth. The key is to think about how the business works and runs. If we grew our businesses, we would have to hire people and then become a manager. Is that the position you want to put yourself in? Paul Jarvis is a writer and designer who's had his own company of one for the last two decades. His latest book, Company of One, explores why bigger isn't always better in business. Company of One, The Podcast Paul's Website Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business Paul Jarvis | How Keeping Your Practice Small Could Be Big… | TPOT Podcast 086   Melvin Varghese: Income in Private Practice If all you do is focus on income generation, you are eventually going to burn out. Time flexibility and creating a lifestyle that makes sense is far more critical than the money you will make. When a person reaches a net income of around $150,000 annually, then it just becomes unmanageable. Their quality of life will not increase with additional money. It is better to have a strong foundation that lasts long-term rather than something that takes off quickly and fizzles out. Melvin Varghese, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Philadelphia, PA. In 2015, he launched Selling The Couch, a podcast and blog to help our field learn the business and marketing lessons we don't often learn in our training.  Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. | Podcasting, And Entrepreneurship In Private Practice | TPOT Podcast 078   David Hall: Finding Supports From Others in Private Practice Private practice can be lonely sometimes; we should find like-minded people to support us in our journeys. David gives us thoughts on proximity and finding support. Support can come in many different forms, and David speaks on ways to find resources and how to get your name out into your community. Dr. Stephen “David” Hall heads up content and creative direction as the “Chief Maven” of PsychMaven. He began his work as a psychotherapist in 2005, and he currently holds clinical licenses in Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. The Narrative Institute PsychMaven David Hall | Being A Private Practice Maven | TPOT Podcast 087 Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links!   Resources Therapy Notes Free Webinar: Business Entities For Private Practice Be a Podcast Guest Money Matters in Private Practice | The Course Follow @TPOTpodcast on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer.  PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn and Pinterest “Like” us on Facebook

In this week’s podcast episode, you’re going to learn about 5 important pillars of your life that you’ll want to wrangle to help you balance your private practice with the priorities in your life. To help you get started working toward a work-life balance that feels good to you, I chatted with my friend, Allison Puryear from  Abundance Practice Building. Currently, Allison and her partner own 3 businesses between them both while still making time for their family of four... So Allison has learned a thing or two about balancing it all.  Listen in to the wisdom she brings on this topic and hopefully it will help you find new ways to create balance in your own life!

Allison Puryear talks about being a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), the work she does in her practice Asheville Eating Disorder Treatment (www.allisonpuryear.com), and how to help someone in your life that may be struggling with an eating disorder.

Is having an audience a big deal? I have a different take on this than a lot of people. Most people either say you don't have to build an audience, all you need is ads or yes you need a big audience. Why am I a fan of building an audience, big or small? Two reasons: ONE, this gets more people into your sales funnel and if your content is compelling, higher conversion rates. Having eyeballs on your content is the first part of the funnel. TWO, the very nature of building an audience will make you money! When people see you sharing your expert opinion they will DM you and see and they can work with you. Trust me, this happens to me all of the time. Being visible is the #1 mechanism for making money. If you want to launch a 1:1 coaching program, you don’t have to have an audience but you do need to be visible. To my introverts out there you may be wigging out at the idea of opening up online. In episode 20, Allison Puryear put it best when she likened visibility to childbirth. The labor of going live, networking and posting is exhausting but in the end, you get a beautiful reward. Sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zones to see the results we want. Today I’m breaking down audience building into understandable, easy to follow steps. Let’s jump in! Join The Empathy Rising FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empathyrisingcommunity If you’ve been thinking about a program, but also want to make money while you’re building up your audience, Side Hustle is the place to be! Sign up here: http://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

I’m so excited to have my very first guest on the podcast! She needs no introduction, Allison Puryear. She tiptoed beyond the couch back in 2014 when online income was still the Wild West, made her own path, and created Abundance Practice-Building. In today’s episode, Allison shares her journey from clinician to entrepreneur and how she manages a clinical practice and online income at the same time. From her agency days to the very beginning of Abundance Practice Building, her story rings so true to me. Allison gets super honest about her numbers, her audience size, how she had her first $200,000 launch and the expenses (and stress) it required. We answer all of your burning questions about online business and it's a must listen whether expanding your practice is on the horizon or on your to-do list. Ready to make online income of your own? Applications for Side Hustle Support Group officially open today! Head on over to marissalawton.com/side-hustle Connect with Allison at https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/

The Nitty-Gritty: How a conversation at a networking event planted a seed for Abundance Practice Building founder Allison Puryear What the first business coaching program Allison led looked like Why she knew this opportunity was the right thing to pursue How Abundance Practice Building has grown and evolved since that first group I’d like to […] The post EP 198: Finding A New Opportunity To Serve With Abundance Practice Building Founder Allison Puryear appeared first on What Works.

EPISODE 011 TITLE I’ve been high achieving, and I’ve been reinforced for that; to be moderately achieving felt like I’d lost a piece of my identity GUEST Allison Puryear, EPISODE OVERVIEW Allison talks about having to slow down for health reasons and how this impacted her sense of worth and value.  What do you do when you’re a striver and you’re used to pushing through?  How to set up structure to support having more balance. We talk about being in the sandwich (or panini) generation, where you’re getting “pressed” from both generations.  How to manage caring for, and attending to parents and children and managing medical appointments, disappointing news, and taking care of yourself. Allison utilizes her DBT, ACT, CBT skills to manage high stress levels. We talk about how to see if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, and we talk about that 30% of HSPs are extroverts and 70% are introverts.  Jaquelyn Strickland has written an article on being an HS Extrovert. We review the 4 traits of Highly Sensitive People (DOES)—Depth of Processing, Overarousal/overstimulation, Emotional responsiveness/empathy and Sensory Sensitivity.  WE talk about courage and vulnerability and Brene Brown’s work.  We also talk about Allison’s guest appearance on Lauren Selfridge’s podcast This Is Not What I Ordered. BIO Allison Puryear is an LCSW with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. She has started practices in three different states and wants you to know that building a private practice is shockingly doable when you have a plan and support. She teaches everything you need to know about building a private practice in the Abundance Party, where you can get practice-building help for the cost of a copay. You can download a free private practice checklist to make sure you have your ducks in a row, listen in on consultations and interviews on the Abundant Practice Podcast, and hop into the free Facebook Group full of over 13,000 other clinicians in private practice. Allison is all about helping you gain the confidence and tools you need to succeed. HIGHLIGHTS 4 Characteristics of Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) D-O-E-S Depth of processing Overarousability /Overstimulation Emotional Responsiveness/Empathy Sensory Sensitivity Monthly check-in asking What is important to me? My health Managing stress levels (which is a trigger for poor health) Making sleep a priority Family Business It’s easy to use scheduling as a way to avoid feelings Feel the feeling, AND look at the schedule What are the things that are important (paper and action) Does your schedule reflect your values? Leave computer at home No work apps on phone   QUOTES My worth doesn’t lie in what I create I had to sit with the feeling that people are disappointed that I’m only putting out one piece of content now instead of four. What if people are let down by the shift? What does that mean about me? It doesn’t mean anything, what somebody else thinks about me. For my whole life I’ve been high achieving and I’ve been reinforced for that To be moderately achieving felt like I’d lost a piece of my identity I was driving myself too hard for something people weren’t even asking for I would love to be one of those people who learns from others’ mistakes, but most of the time I have to fail on my own I have this rule—If it’s not a hell yes, then it’s a no You can have frustration tolerance and be tough and handle what’s thrown at you, AND be highly sensitive LINKS https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/ https://abundanceparty.com/join-now   Allison’s guest appearance on the podcast This Is Not What I Ordered with Lauren Selfridge-- http://thisisnotwhatiordered.libsyn.com/27-entrepreneurship-chronic-illness-with-allison-puryear   Dr. Elaine Aron’s website—https://hsperson.com   HSP Self-test-- https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ HSP Child self-test-- https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-child-test/   Introversion, Extroversion and the Highly Sensitive Person by Jaquelyn Strickland, LPC-- https://hsperson.com/introversion-extroversion-and-the-highly-sensitive-person/   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “view in itunes” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review”     Website--www.patriciayounglcsw.com Podcast--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/Patricia-Young-LCSW-162005091044090/ Instagram--https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube--https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail--info@unapologeticallysensitive.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive MUSIC—Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

Welcome to The Inspired Therapist Podcast! Your host Leanne Peterson helps therapists build successful careers and market their private practices while ensuring that they remain an inspired guide to their own clients. Today she welcomes special guest Allison Puryear to talk about all things abundance!   As therapists we get to learn really quickly how important it is to say “yes” and “no” to the right opportunities. Leanne and Allison discuss how this career path is a beautiful way to live your life, but it’s a business and you can’t base decisions on fear or scarcity.   Don’t be afraid to get specific with your niche. You won’t dissuade potential clients this way, you’ll actually attract more! We’ve got tons of inspiration to share today. We’re so glad you’re joining us.   Check out Allison here: hello@abundancepracticebuilding.com   Want to bring more inspiration and success into your practice? Check out the Inspired Therapist Online Course! https://www.theinspiredtherapist.com/course

As therapists we get lots of training and do an amazing job of serving our clients in therapy. What most of us don't learn and need help on is how to build, run, and grow a great business. Whether you have clients coming in the door, willing to pay your full fee might have little to do with how effective you are as a therapist. There is a lot that most of us can do to improve our marketing, presence on social media, and networking with our communities. Talking about all of this today is Allison Puryear from Abundance Practice Builders. Allison is passionate about helping therapists grow the practice of their dreams. She knows what it's like to love the work as a therapist, but not feel like you can even survive on what you are making. It is her mission to empower therapists to do the work they love AND make good money doing it.  The Couples Therapist Couch is the podcast for Couples Therapists about the practice of couples therapy. The host, Shane Birkel, interviews an expert in the field of couples therapy each week. Please subscribe to the podcast for more great episodes. Get your free copy of The Comparison of 7 different Models of Couples Therapy. Click here to join the Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group. Check out Allison's website at abundancepracticebuilding.com Join the Abundance Practice Builders Facebook Group Learn more about the AbunDance Party membership site  

Allison Puryear has a lot on her plate. She's a mom to a toddler and a kindergartener and a partner to a man she assures me is the best on the planet. Her private practice consulting firm, Abundance Practice-Building, has helped tens of thousands of people in over 30 countries. Allison also owns a thriving therapy practice. In the midst of building this life, or as she says, maybe because of building this life, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis last year. She's new to this diagnosis and, as we discuss, learning to balance the necessary rest with her natural drive, playing with a shifting identity, and truly prioritizing the important relationships in her life. You can read the full show notes at www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com

Anxiety doesn’t have to be the enemy. In this episode of Woman Worriers, creator and host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Allison Puryear, LCSWC, CEDS, share unique perspectives on anxiety, therapy, work and life.

This is part 4, of this four-part series of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, “Love the Work, But Hate The Job”. In this session, Gordon talks about marketing and developing referral sources as you start and grow your private practice. This four-part series discusses the various steps and things a clinician might want to think about as they move into private practice. Especially those people making the transition from agency work into private practice. The series discusses: 1.) Knowing your “WHY”, 2.) Making a Plan, 3.) Setting-up an Office, and 4.) Marketing & Getting Referrals. Check out the mini-course: “Love the Work, But Hate The Job” In this course, you will be emailed 4 lessons, one each day, that will walk you through a way to think about making the transition from agency work into private practice. (Get the discount here!) Marketing and Referral Sources “Marketing” is a word most of us therapist types shy away from. The idea of “selling” anything really rubs us the wrong way. In fact, unless a person has had any experience in business or in marketing, it can seem daunting. Most of us in this field have not had that. I think it is important to think about it differently though. My friend and colleague, Allison Puryear, puts it this way: “Marketing your private practice is simply helping the people that need and want our services find you…” I like thinking about it that way! Marketing your private practice simply comes down to making it easier for people to find us. It's getting your name in front of the people that you can best help. It does not have to be pushy or “salesy”. Clients Come to Us In Two Ways If you think about it we get clients is two ways. One is they search us out on their own because they are struggling with some sort of personal issue in some way. Typically they will do an internet search or ask for some sort of recommendation from someone. The second way is through some sort of referral or suggestion from someone that they come to us; typically a doctor or other professional. So when you think about getting clients there are two areas to focus. One is online and the second is through referral people. Online Marketing Needless to say, in this day and age, having a website is a must. This is especially true for those just getting started and developing a client base. For the majority of people, they “Google it” first. So having an effective website should be a priority when it comes to getting a private practice started. It is your “marketing hub”. Two Ways To Have A Website First is to create a website yourself. This a good choice for someone that has a bit of tech-savvy and the time to do it. Especially when you are in that “bootstrapping phase” of private practice. What this involves is creating your domain name and getting a hosting service to house your website. I recommend Bluehost for this. (You can learn more about that here.) And if you want to learn more about creating websites and be in a do-it-yourself mode, a good resource is Daniel Fava's, CreateMyTherapistWebsite.com (affiliate link) The second way to have a website is to have someone else create it for you. For this, I recommend Brighter Vision. They are the experts in helping counselors and therapists build beautiful websites. They also help with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) which helps your website get ranked higher in Google. In fact, therapists websites are all they do. BrighterVision (affiliate link -use this link to get one month free) Blogging One of the best ways to boost your SEO and establish yourself as an expert, is to blog. Blogging does not have be overly complicated and should be treated like writing a research paper. Use short paragraphs and put things into simple, ordinary language. Write to your clients and the struggles they are having. Developing Referral Relationships Besides having an online presence, developing referral relationships is a tried and true way to bring in new clients. AKA, “networking” is truly about developing relationships. If you think about it, it is what we do best as therapists and counselors. We do it all the time with clients. Networking can be simply be dropping off business cards or rack cards to doctors or other professionals to use for referrals of patients. It could also be getting together with potential referral people for coffee or lunch. One tool that I use is a “coordination of care” form. (You can get a link to that by downloading the free Marketing Cheat Sheet). I get an “authorization to release” and send the coordination of care form and a practice flyer (information about my practice) to doctors of the clients I am seeing. The doctor and client appreciate the contact and the doctor becomes aware of my practice. Other ways to develop referral sources is to just simply become involved in your community, especially with other professionals. When people know you, they will refer to you. Put In the Sweat Equity Marketing your practice is something that does take some time. But the pay off is that you will develop a steady stream of referrals and clients that can come to you. Marketing and getting referrals is ultimately about developing relationships with people both on and offline. It's helping the people that need and want your services find you. Resources Mentioned Marketing Cheat Sheet BrighterVision CreateMyTherapistWebsite.com Bluehost Disclaimer: Some of the links to products and services in this post are affiliate links. That just simply means we receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for using the links! Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog.He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer and writer.  PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn and Pinterest “Like” us on Facebook.

Rob and Roy discuss reasons why therapists need to use email, email, marketing, and email security. They are joined by Allison Puryear who presents her controversial opinion on email marketing for therapists in private practice.

Everyone tells you that you have to network to be successful in private practice, but is that totally true? Well, if you’re going to network, you should do it thoughtfully and strategically! Join me and Abundance Practice Building’s Allison Puryear for a fun and informative conversation about how to best promote a practice. Also on this episode: Allison’s use of professional video to promote her new service How Allison networked with 90 people in 90 days How to network smarter How to network with reliable referral sources How to play to your strengths Allison Puryear is an LCSW with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. She has started practices in three different states and wants you to know that building a private practice is shockingly doable when you have a plan and support. After retiring her individual consultation services, she opened the Abundance Party, where you can get practice-building help for the cost of a copay. You can download a free private practice checklist to make sure you have your ducks in a row, get weekly private practice tips, listen to the podcast, hop into the free Facebook Group, and get help from Allison and a small group of new, close friends in Abundance Practice-Building Group. Allison is all about helping you gain the confidence and tools you need to succeed. www.abundancepracticebuilding.com www.unconditional.media

Now that you know all about how we “unstructured” our Biz Bestie relationship, we wanted to share with you how more Besties help one another with all of their business endeavors. We promise that you and your Biz Bestie do not have to be quite as unstructured as we are! In fact, there are so […]

Now that you know all about how we “unstructured” our Biz Bestie relationship, we wanted to share with you how more Besties help one another with all of their business endeavors. We promise that you and your Biz Bestie do not have to be quite as unstructured as we are! In fact, there are so many benefits to having a Bestie. Allison and Tiffany had the ultimate friend crush. The pair definitely started out as mutual admirers but at a distance. Allison remembers making the leap and reaching out to Tiffany via email simply because she wanted to connect. Because of that bold move, the two have built a beautiful friendship on a foundation of mutual respect and trust. We admire both of these ladies for their boldness. It’s not easy to make the first move, and it can be risky to start up a Biz Bestie relationship. Let Allison and Tiffany be all the proof you need that this kind of friendship is uniquely special and incredibly beneficial. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon has a conversation with Allison Puryear, LCSW about marketing your private practice.  Knowing how to market a private practice as a counselor, therapist, social worker or psychologist is essential in growing and building a successful practice. Gordon and Allison discuss some of the mindset changes we need when it comes to marketing.  Marketing really comes down to building relationships through both networking and your online presence. Meet Allison Allison Puryear, LCSW is the person behind Abundance Practice Building (abundancepracticebuilding.com and abunDanceparty.com) and is private practice coach and consultant.  She also is in private practice in Asheville, NC.  She consults with counselors wanting to start or optimize private practices. Having had successful practices in 3 states, with pauses for 2 maternity leaves, she has private practice building experience in spades and loves to share what works.

Today’s guest is Allison Puryear, LCSW, CEDS, and she’s here to talk about a topic that many find full of panic, anxiety, and struggle. We’re talking about the idea of marketing; how do we market in a way that is kind, authentic, and from a place of service? Allison has a great framework for creating marketing strategies that are kind and graceful. I hope you’ll join us for this conversation and take advantage of Allison’s tips for terrific marketing! Resources: Visit Allison’s website: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com Visit Allison’s website for her monthly subscription group and find e-courses, scripts, templates, and MORE!  www.abundanceparty.com   Today’s Awesome Sponsor: TheraNest TheraNest helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with ease and efficiency. Get 21 days free trial and 20% off the monthly fee for the first 3 months: http://sellingthecouch.com/theranest You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session129

You often hear that building a therapy practice in a saturated market is difficult. My friend Allison sees it as an opportunity! If you ever struggle with a scarcity mindset (and who doesn’t?), this conversation is for you. Listen as she shares her method for building a therapy practice in a new “saturated” city, and how she handles raising her fees. I hope you enjoy this lively, funny and real conversation as much as I did. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How she chose her niche: women in their 20’s struggling with anxiety and eating disorders Opening private practice in a new city Networking with 90 people in 90 days Developing her abundance mindset The opportunity of a “saturated market” Her current fee and how she got there Her decision to NOT go for a doctoral program Being on insurance panels temporarily and then getting off of them Running towards her fears How she gets ok with a new fee Show notes at http://coachingwithannie.com/podcast/allison-puryear

Welcome to Part 4 of the Getting Started Series! I can't believe we're now on week four. We've covered so much. By the end of this series, you guys will be experts - and that's exactly that way I like it. No more of this "legal stuff is intimidating." Here's a recap of the previous part in case you want to take a look. In Part 1 we started at the very beginning, I discussed a wealth of information about how to choose the right entity for you. In Part 2, we talked about legally protecting your website. If you collect any information whatsoever, even if it’s just blog insights and traffic – you are supposed to have a Privacy Policy and could get fined for not having one. In Part 3, I interviewed Allison Puryear of Abundance Practice Building who was sued by a photographer for using his photo – a photo she downloaded from a free stock photo website. Something we all do every day. THIS WEEK we're talking all about contracts! Contracts SHOULD be that best friend that always has your back. The one that is always there, watching over you, praying nothing goes wrong but if it does, right there to defend you. Do you have that type of trust in your contracts? In this episode I explain four reasons you should use contracts and I'll also be discussing four specific types of contracts and what they mean to your business. This week's cheatsheet is a 10-point Contract Checklist which includes lots of questions to answer for each provision, which will help you cover your bases. Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: All information on this podcast and on the artsteele.co website – including downloads are for informational and educational purposes only. Your listening to this podcast, or downloading the worksheets does not create an attorney-client relationship with me, artsteele.co or my law firm. If you have any specific questions, please consult with an attorney authorized to practice law in your jurisdiction.

This week's guest - Allison Puryear - a clinical therapist in Asheville North Carolina was going about her business - which happens to be helping other therapist build their business - when she got sued for copyright infringement.  At first she thought it was a joke, then later discovered that a photo she downloaded and had been using for two years had been federally copyrighted and the photographer was coming after her. So I know what you're thinking - she probably just cut and pasted it from google and didn't give the photographer credit (and I would never do that!).  Nope!  Wrong.  She downloaded the photo from a stock photo website - a free one as best as she could recall.  So she basically got sued for something we all do every single day.   In Episode 13 - I talk about the benefits of registering your copyright.  But today, I flip the script and Allison and I discuss steps you can take to protect yourself so that something like this never happens to you.   Allison contacted a couple of lawyers to help her through the process and in the end, had to pay this photographer tens of thousands of dollars.  (Imagine making that much on one of your photographs?).  But - there's another twist - Allison had to pay the photographer, but she didn't really have to pay - find out how it all ends.   Enjoy! All information on this podcast and on the artsteele.co website – including downloads are for informational and educational purposes only.  Your listening to this podcast, or downloading the worksheets does not create an attorney-client relationship with me, artsteele.co or my law firm.  If you have any specific questions, please consult with an attorney authorized to practice law in your jurisdiction.

Allison Puryear has built three successful private practices from the ground up, in THREE DIFFERENT CITIES. Oh, and she also took two maternity leaves over the past few years. This woman knows how to grow a thriving practice. Allison shares her thoughts on networking (even for introverts), marketing, wrapping your mind around charging your full fee, and finding a niche ... Read More The post TTP #18: Allison Puryear – Build an Abundant Testing Practice appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

In Episode 34, we interviewed Allison Puryear, who presented a formula for networking. Gabriel took her advice and has spent the past few weeks following her networking plan. During this episode, he shares his experiences; the good, the bad, and the ugly! Gabriel and Heather discuss challenges within the community, noteable changes, and examples of abundance. If you too have attempted networking using this formula, we want to hear your stories as well. Email us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

In Episode 34, we interviewed Allison Puryear, who presented a formula for networking. Gabriel took her advice and has spent the past few weeks following her networking plan. During this episode, he shares his experiences; the good, the bad, and the ugly! Gabriel and Heather discuss challenges within the community, noteable changes, and examples of abundance. If you too have attempted networking using this formula, we want to hear your stories as well. Email us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Allison Puryear is an “LCSW with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development.” We discuss the origin story of Alison’s company, Abundance Practice Building, and what it’s like to create a business that’s one of the loves of your life. Ultimately, it’s about building a business that is structured around the way you want to live. Have you heard of the “spider web effect”? Allison describes how it plays out for her: she helps someone start or build a practice they love and that gives them the time, energy, and finances to take better care of themselves. In turn, they can do their best clinical work which helps clients and then ripples to all the people in their clients’ lives. This conversation is about dualities and balance and permission to explore and live out many aspects of your identity. Transformation relies on riding the flow between two poles and allowing yourself to be both when it’s appropriate. We talk growth edges and the moments when you panic because you’re not growing. Allison hosts a popular Facebook community for therapists and we discuss what it means to hold space for a diverse community when you have people at different stages of entrepreneurial evolution. Comparison and the desire to follow others’ exact path to growth are always a challenge. We also get into Allison’s experience when a troll who infiltrated her community and how it was ultimately an opportunity to build trust and experience growth. Allison takes us to her current growth edge: allowing more fun. What might happen if you actually gave yourself permission to ask yourself what’s fun based on who you are now and what you need now? Allison describes how she made list of everything she ever found fun in her adult life and another list of what she has found restorative. She also talks about Brene Brown’s “easy buttons” - like having a beer at the end of the day in order to release tension. What’s the difference between fun and restorative and just “easy”? You can download a free private practice checklist to make sure you have your ducks in a row, get weekly private practice tips, and join the Abundance Practice-Building Group to gain the confidence and tools you need to succeed: https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/ And please note that registration is open for the Practice of Being Seen Retreat for Therapist-Healers that is coming up August 13 - 16, 2017. (Re)Vision: Explore Your Stories, Shape Your Future will be held at the Menla Mountain Retreat  New York’s gorgeous Catskill Mountains: https://www.practiceofbeingseen.com/revision-2017-retreat

Whether you love to take your own photos or not, most bloggers need to find free stock images or free photos for their blog at some point. But as a few recent horror stories have shown, how to find free and legal images for your blog is NOT so simple. Here are three things you need to know! Thanks to PopUpAlly Pro for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about PopUpAlly Pro! How to Find Free and Legal Images for Your Blog  Before I get to the tips on how to find free and legal images for your blog, I want to share the horror stories. You MAY have already read these, but they are scary. The first is from Allison Puryear who shares that she was sued for using an image that she got from a stock photo site. (Language warning in case that offends you!) Her malpractice insurance saved her, but the interesting thing to note is that the lawyer she spoke to said that this is COMMON. Because photographers are doing this on purpose as a cash flow. That stinks. But it's legal.  The second post is from Chrystie of Living for Naptime and she shares how several years ago, she used a photo from a Google Search (hey- a few years ago MANY of us did that ignorantly) and lost $7500. She also explains that this was an intentional practice of the photographer.  You might think that this won't happen to you, but there are three key things that everyone need to consider if using an image that they did not take. Let's get into it.  Three Things to Know Before Using a Photo on Your Blog Permission - if the photo is able to be used by a third party (that's you) Attribution - how you need to give credit for the image source Usage - in what ways the image may be used legally Often people stop at permission. We KNOW now that we shouldn't use an image we find on Google. But we may NOT consider the fact that we still might have to put a line underneath the image that tells where it came from and who took the photo. We also might assume that because we find a free photo or even PAY for a stock photo that we can use it on the cover of our book or sell t-shirts using the image.  But PERMISSION does not mean that you can use an image without attribution or anywhere you want. You MUST consider all three.  Every site for stock photos is different, but you want to look for the licensing and attribution information. It may help to email the company itself if this is unclear. This may vary from image to image on ONE site, which is the hard thing. You might get used to no attribution on a certain site because most don't require it and then not realize that ONE of the images does. Pay attention! Or use a site like Pixabay, where all images fall under the Creative Commons 0 license, where you can use it for commercial purposes with no attribution. Be sure if you are searching for Creative Commons photos that you STILL read the license, as there are several different kinds of Creative Commons licenses.  Be sure that even if you are PAYING for a photo, you read the fine print. You want to be as careful as possible, especially considering that some photographers are intentionally using this as a means to make money. Smarmy, but they can. WE need to be the ones doing our due diligence on our photos!  

When you imagine networking, does it seem as though it is an impossible task? It is actually MUCH easier that you think! In this episode, Gabriel and Heather are joined by Allison Puryear of Abundance Practice Building. Together they explore the many facets of networking: -What is networking -Why network -The power of networking -When to network -Fears about networking -How to tackle networking

When you imagine networking, does it seem as though it is an impossible task? It is actually MUCH easier that you think! In this episode, Gabriel and Heather are joined by Allison Puryear of Abundance Practice Building. Together they explore the many facets of networking:-What is networking-Why network-The power of networking-When to network-Fears about networking-How to tackle networking

In Episode 47 Therapy Chat host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews clinical social worker and practice building coach Allison Puryear. Allison shares her journey from agency work to building a thriving private practices in the saturated market of Seattle, then starting over and building a practice in the saturated market of Asheville, NC. Allison describes the abundance mindset and how it differs from a scarcity mindset. She explains why this matters in practice building and why it’s okay to make a living as a therapist. If you want to work with Allison, check out her website or join her and two other practice coaches for “Brew Your Practice” in Asheville, NC in September 2016! Enjoy this interview with the very funny Allison Puryear!   As always, please visit iTunes to leave a rating and review and subscribe to Therapy Chat so you will receive the latest episodes as soon as they’re released!   Find Abundance Practice Building at: http://abundancepracticebuilding.com   Get the details for Brew Your Practice and sign up here: http://privatepracticecounselors.com/brew   Get a free one month trial of Audible.com and receive a free book while supporting Therapy Chat by clicking here: http://audibletrial.com/TherapyChat   Learn more about Laura Reagan’s Trauma Therapist Community: http://laurareaganlcswc.com/join/   Therapy Chat website: http://therapychatpodcast.com   Visit iTunes to leave a rating and review of Therapy Chat: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-chat-psychotherapy/id1031099411?mt=2

Welcome! My guest today is Allison Puryear from the Abundance Practice Building community. Allison practices in Asheville, NC, and has a thriving coaching business for private practitioners. You may recognize her as my guest for Episode 49: Transitioning from Employee to Private Practice Owner. Today’s topic is one that is a struggle for many of us: Learning to say NO as a business owner. Why is saying NO such a hard thing? How does this apply to private practice? We’ll talk about these questions and more as we look at fees, niching, sliding scales, and boundaries. Join me for a great conversation with Allison! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.sellingthecouch.com/session85

Welcome! Today’s guest is Allison Puryear, LCSW and eating disorder therapist in Asheville, NC. One topic that has come up frequently among the STC Facebook community is the idea of transitioning from working for an employer to beginning your own private practice.  Allison is the perfect guest to share her experiences regarding this transition; she has done this twice, in two different states! Join the conversation with Allison!