Podcast appearances and mentions of annie schuessler

Annie Schuessler, a friend, a previous guest on the Get Paid Podcast, and also a client of mine, takes the reins for the interview today. Annie hosts The Rebel Therapist Podcast and helps therapists create their first online group program. She had me on her podcast to talk about a very specific family dynamic that changed between my husband and me that affected our entire family. And, it had a HUGE impact on my business. Not an easy adjustment, but one I want to speak candidly about with all of you who are striving to expand your businesses while fulfilling caregiving roles.

Many therapists know that creating content can be a powerful way to build their practice, establish authority, and connect with potential clients.  However, the process can feel overwhelming—where do you start, what should you write about, and how do you stay consistent?  With the demands of private practice, it's easy to put content creation on the back burner. But what if there was a way to simplify the process and make it work for you? In this episode, host Daniel Fava sits down with Annie Schuessler, founder of Rebel Therapist, to explore strategies for content creation that not only elevate an online presence but also nurture a devoted audience.  Whether you're looking to expand beyond private practice or simply strengthen your connection with clients, this conversation is packed with practical insights. What You'll Learn in This Episode Annie and Daniel discuss the essential role of content creation in building trust and authority.  They highlight the importance of truly knowing your audience—understanding their struggles, addressing their misconceptions, and providing content that meets their needs. The episode dives into: Why content creation matters – How building a body of work helps with SEO, audience engagement, and long-term visibility. Overcoming content overwhelm – The power of breaking things down, identifying key audience struggles, and using that as inspiration for content. Developing a content creation ritual – Finding a rhythm that fuels creativity and consistency without feeling like a chore. Finding your voice – The more content you create, the clearer your unique expression becomes. Less is more – Each piece of content doesn't have to be exhaustive. Focus on delivering one impactful idea at a time. Annie reassures therapists that content creation gets easier over time: “Luckily, the more content we create, the more ideas we get.” This growth mindset helps therapists step into content marketing with confidence and clarity. If you've been struggling with content creation or looking for a way to make it more manageable and effective, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to create content that not only helps grow your practice but also fosters a community of engaged and loyal followers. Listen on Apple Podcasts  

Today's guest episode is with Founder of Rebel Therapist, Annie Schuessler.    If you're thinking of creating and launching a program right now, she has some important wisdom to share first.    Annie is a former member of Get Paid Marketing and runs a program called “Create Your Program” where she helps therapists take their expertise and put together high quality, high touch, niched programs. They break the ceiling of what they can make in their practice and bring in significant ongoing income.   And one of the hardest parts is the actual launching phase; that moment you tell others “I have this offer, please come buy it!”    Annie breaks down flexing new launch muscles and getting more comfortable and natural with the whole process. Mentioned in this podcast: https://rebeltherapist.me/create  Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid  

Select Series: In this special Select episode, we'll delve into "Course Creation and Innovation for Professionals, Healers and Coaches" with Annie Schuessler. Originally aired as Episode 76 of Guts, Grit & Great Business® on Aug 3, 2021, it's a conversation that remains as relevant and insightful as ever. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting it as a longtime listener, we're thrilled to have you with us. With Annie Schuessler, a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. Join us for this conversation where Annie shares about her own journey and how she supports her clients to create a business that they love. She shares about her own challenging start to running her therapy practice (which she jokingly called a non-profit), how she changed course and developed a thriving practice that she expanded into a coaching practice where she trains others on the business building path. We talk about what can prevent heart-centered professionals from expanding their business, where licensed professionals often get stuck in building a bridge to a more non-traditional approach to offering their services, and how Annie helps her clients cross this bridge and sometimes even say good-bye to their traditional practice. Annie shares about how she created so much freedom (including time freedom) in her non-traditional coaching business that it no longer made sense for her to continue her therapy practice, and she was able to lovingly say goodbye. Annie shares with us the steps she walks her client through in mapping out a new service or pilot program that can be offered outside of their traditional practice. Annie takes her clients through this process in only 5 weeks, where she covers everything from selecting a niche, to selecting a topic and a specific transformation that her coaching clients will take their own clients through, and then creating a pilot outline, as well as a website and pathway into the new business database, (via a newsletter sign-up, etc), and a way to make an offer and handles sales for that offer. We cover what so many people do wrong in building out their first program or course, the importance of having an attitude of experimentation, dealing with imposter syndrome and more. To see the show notes and learn more about Annie, including getting access to the links mentioned in this episode, visit www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast ------------ Annie is a therapist herself. She ran a successful private practice for 20 years, and has been mentoring other therapists in their businesses for 10 years. When she started out in private practice, she struggled. She struggled with mindset around money, with not knowing how to build a private practice, and with anxiety about her business. At times she believed the discouraging things she heard from others about private practice. But she got to the other side of that, and created a business way beyond what she used to imagine. She does not want others to go through that same struggle, and instead wants you to tap into your potential right away. Annie lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wife and 2 children. Learn more by visiting the show notes at https://legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast/annie-schuessler/

There's a thin line between burden and bliss when you own a group practice. Rebel Therapist™ creator Annie Schuessler didn't realize she'd crossed it until she weighed her past motivations against her ownership experience. Annie joins me to discuss assuming the risks of practice ownership, the importance of having a supportive bestie, and predictions for the future of the group practice model. GUEST BIO Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me Groups for Wounded Healers We're currently running one cohort of the Burnt Out Practice Owner support group and Authentic Leaders group. Please join the waitlists to be updated about future groups: Burnt Out Practice Owner Support Group Waitlist and Authentic Leaders Group - Fall 2024 Waitlist SUPPORT THE SHOW Conversations With a Wounded Healer Merch Join our Patreon for gifts & perks Shop our Bookshop.org store and support local booksellers  Share a rating & review on Apple Podcasts Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Sarah's Website: www.headheartbiztherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartBizTherapy/ Instagram:  @headheartbiztherapy Anne's Website: www.spareroomwellness.com Instagram: @spareroomwellness  

This conversation begins with Jesse Kauffman,  a psychotherapist who specializes in ADHD, offering a brief overview of ADHD as a nuanced journey.Host Staci Boden then shares how she began following the energy of ADHD through working with clients.From there, Staci and Jesse explore the meaning of difference, trauma, somatic connection, hyper focus, and creative genius within the realm of ADHD in relationship with following energy. What emerges is powerful possibility for the many ways following energy might inspire and support people living with ADHD. In fact, following energy can be a resource for navigating ADHD through:living more intentionally recognizing paradox and nuancefacilitating embodied awareness through somatic practiceperceiving differences as valuable if not always comfortable (ie. neurodiversity)transforming energetic and somatic experiences of shame, fear, trauma providing structure which also supports creative exploration balancing individual needs with big picture aspirationslearning inner trust and intuitionreplacing a need to control with the ability to make healthier choicesshifting reacting into responding to improve relationshipsReferences:Following Energy for Change Makers with Staci BodenA four month program to level up in work and life through embodied leadership.Sign-up now for bonus features.Rebel Therapist podcast: Follow the Energy of Your Business with Annie Schuessler featuring Staci Boden 

Annie Schuessler, a friend, a previous guest on the Get Paid Podcast, and also a client of mine, takes the reins for the interview today. Annie hosts The Rebel Therapist Podcast and helps therapists create their first online group program. She had me on her podcast to talk about a very specific family dynamic that changed between my husband and me that affected our entire family. And, it had a HUGE impact on my business. Not an easy adjustment, but one I want to speak candidly about with all of you who are striving to expand your businesses while fulfilling caregiving roles.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: What it can mean to be the primary parent when building a business The impact on creativity when you never really know when someone is going to need you Starting a difficult conversation with my husband about roles when we're both entrepreneurs  The reaction when we finally made a list of our separate responsibilities When you and your spouse have very different perspectives on your relationship Why you should figure out your different needs when it comes to workflow and dealing with interruptions Challenging internal pressure and bias about expectations put on women and mothers What you need to know about Absolute FB Ads, my signature program that's only open about once a year Connect with Annie Website   Podcast  Launch Your Signature Program Connect with Claire: Website  Instagram  Facebook Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media.  Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

Have you considered ways to expand beyond your private practice as a therapist? Linzy and guest Annie Schuessler dive into what it looks like to prepare for and launch services beyond traditional therapy sessions.Annie provides specific suggestions to therapists looking to expand about how to approach launches and other growth opportunities. Linzy and Annie also dig into some of the deep-seated fears we might have about how having more money could change us and what we can do to help manage those fears. Connect with AnnieCheck out Annie's website: https://rebeltherapist.me/Want to work with Linzy?Free workshop: Setting Enough Aside for Taxes (in 5 Easy Steps) A FREE workshop that teaches private practice therapists how to feel totally calm about your private practice finances knowing you have more than enough in the bank to make tax time a breeze!In this pre-recorded online workshop, I teach you:the real steps to make sure your taxes are totally taken care of,what mistakes to avoid when setting aside taxes for your private practice,how to use a simple and pretty tool that will tell you exactly how much to put aside to cover your taxes each year!Click here to register for the free workshop today.For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website!  

Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist®Podcast. She's been a business coach for therapists, healers, and coaches for over 12 years. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps entrepreneurs make their biggest impact and much more money.    This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Showing signs of depression at age 6, and what you can do when your child is struggling with their mental health Practicing as a therapist for 20 years Her journey into business coaching and why she transitioned How Annie got people to sign up for her first workshop. Launching her program 25 times since 2018 When did Annie start with ads? Her experience in Get Paid Marketing The highest revenue she achieved in her private practice The motivation behind capping the number of people who join her program Going away from her business for 2 months Connect with Annie Schuessler: Rebel Therapist CYP Open House Podcast Instagram Twitter   Applications for Get Paid Marketing are now open; 12 spots are available and it's already filling up. Get your application in ASAP!   Now it's time to GET PAID. Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

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Many private practice owners seek out different revenue streams through group programs or online coaching services... but it can be difficult to start! Today, Julie's chatting with Annie Schuessler about diversifying your income and giving you some tips for finding your niche.Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice.Episode Highlights:Once private practice owners diversify their practice with additional programs or services, how do they go about keeping their audiences engaged?Always keep your ideal client avatar in mind and focus on their niche needsAsk yourself – where does the niche shape itself? The needs of your clients may change over time so always check in and evolveIs the best structure to a new program an evergreen approach or an entirely hands-on approach?This depends on the content that you're putting out, but it's recommended that you take a more hands-on/live approach to begin and then roll into more evergreen contentNot only does this benefit your audience, but it also helps you gauge your content and how well it is received and implementedLinks & Resources:GreenOak AccountingTherapy For Your Money PodcastRebel TherapistThe Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

Founder of the Rebel Therapist Podcast, Annie Schuessler joined the podcast to talk about her money rituals, paying more for good work, and making decisions about money in alignment with her values. This was such a supportive and warm episode, I'm happy to bring it back! Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/podcast-rewind 

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When you started your business, I bet that you were excited, nervous, and all around obsessed with the idea. Day in and day out you thought about it and put the pieces of the puzzle together one by one. But time has gone on, and perhaps now you feel like a prisoner to the very thing you created.It's so easy to get stuck in the trenches of the ins and outs of business, ultimately leading to burnout, anxiety, depression,And even to close the business. Today, we're talking with Annie Schuessler about liberating yourself to do more of the things you love all while your business grows and that spark of excitement returns.In this episode, you'll learn:How to transition boldly in businessHow to know the right time to transitionWhere to find business inspiration as an entrepreneurWhy it is important to create a balance between your life and workHow to settle on one or two offersAnnie is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. She helps therapists and healers create the program that will launch the next phase of their business. She helps people make a bigger impact with her Rebel Therapist programs so they can generate more profit, create more free time, and have more fulfillment.---RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODERebel Therapist Podcast CONNECT WITH ANNIE SCHUESSLERFacebook: @annieschuesslerInstagram: @annieschuesslerTwitter: @AnnieS_TherapyWebsite:rebeltherapist.me/  CONNECT WITH LAURA AURAInstagram: @thatlauraauraFacebook: @thatlauraauraTwitter: @thatlauraauraWebsite: LauraAura.com THANK YOU, GUTSY TRIBE!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. If you haven't yet, drop us one below! Your review might even get highlighted within one of our gutsy love posts or on our website.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the founder of Rebel Therapist. In this episode, Annie shares how 1-on-1 and group programs can be great ways for yoga teachers to diversify their income and how to create programs that are successful! There is nothing more challenging than pouring your heart and soul into a program that you are super excited about and then seeing it flop, so she shares her top tips for creating a program that will succeed, how to get over perfectionism mentality when it comes to creating programs, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

After 20 years as a practicing therapist, Annie Schuessler knew it was time to close her private practice and change her focus. She recognised the early signs of burnout and the alignment between her work and her values had shifted. She decided it was time to support other therapists and healers build their own sustainable practices. So she turned her full focus to business coaching and started creating services to mentor other Rebel Therapists in running their businesses in ways that feel great to them and their values. I am delighted to have Annie on the podcast. She was an absolute delight to speak with, and I'm excited to share the conversation with you. Rebellion and Serenity This is another episode that resonates with 'Serenity', which is the theme we are diving into around The Haven this month. Annie sees rebellion as a compass for finding our best path. This parallels the idea of serenity as 'belonging to oneself'. Gentle rebellion is not an indiscriminate antagonism or a blanket rejection of other ideas or people. Rather it is an awareness of what matters to us at our core. Annie describes rebellion as adventure, exploration, and interest in what comes next. And a Rebel Therapist as a healer who wants to find their best path. This means building on the work of our mentors and influences, without necessarily following their way of doing things. Rebellion is the courage to stop hiding ourselves. Serenity is the point of convergence, where our core self integrates with the choices we make and the actions we take. While she focuses on supporting therapists and healers in her work, Annie's insights are universally relevant to so many other areas of the human experience. This is definitely a conversation for quietly creative souls who desire meaning beyond the common metrics of success. During our conversation we covered a range of topics including: Why we often gravitate towards the bland and boring options - and what question to ask ourselves if we really want to access our own core truths What people often get wrong when thinking about the 'vision' for their business, project, or life (and how to approach it instead) The importance of getting comfortable with discomfort, especially when it comes to letting go of pleasing everyone Why we should see marketing as so much more than selling (and how we can add value to the world THROUGH it) Managing energy and actions in order to avoid burnout as independent creators and small business owners The sources of burnout to be aware of and how to create a plan that guards against it How to get off the Hamster Wheel of Tactics and Strategy - the importance of being intentional with the inspiring, cool, and compelling ideas we see other people using (how Annie filters options to make the best decisions) What we can ask ourselves if we want to stop hiding and bring our inner-rebellion out into the world And much more... Over to You What are your takeaways from this episode? What stood out to you? What were any "hmm interesting" or "aha!" moments? Leave your response in the comments below. Links: Annie's Website: https://rebeltherapist.me Twitter: @AnnieS_Therapy Instagram: @annieschuessler If you want to continue the conversation and hear more of my takeaways you can listen to the Extended Play Private Podcast over on Patreon.com/AndyMort

There are too many gifted people not making any money with their gifts! That is the discussion I got to have with Rebel Therapist, Annie Schuessler, in this Friday Fill Up. Annie is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist Podcast. She helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice with her innovative programs. We talk about turning your gifts and passions into a profession in this episode and I love Annie's perspective on how to do that. She shares her own story of maxing out in her biz, how she found balance, and how she helps other amazing people do the same. We often have a hard time striking a healthy balance in our lives and Annie shares ways to do that while also stretching towards our goals and reaching our dreams. This will be the perfect episode to help you do it too!

On today's episode I am interviewing Annie Schuessler, AKA The Rebel Therapist. She is sharing her advice to build your business with the structure, the methods and the modalities that you want to specialize in. Annie has been running a successful private practice for over 20 years, and has mentored other therapists in their businesses for 10 years. This episode is jampacked with valuable information! We Are Going Over: How to find your specialty How to avoid burnout Mindset issues that are holding you back from charging what you're worth Building a business based on what YOU truly want Resources Mentioned: https://rebeltherapist.me/ (The Rebel Therapist) https://www.instagram.com/annieschuessler (Annie's Instagram) Spapreneur® Coaching Programs

Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. In this episode Elizabeth and Annie talk about  How Annie found the "sweet spot" for her group program How to get beyond perfectionism Experimenting with your structure and content Keeping participants engaged Making your group sustainable to run (and so much more!) Connect with Annie: Website: https://rebeltherapist.me/ Podcast: https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast-grid Instagram: @annieschuessler Books Annie Mentioned: Art of Gathering by Priya Parker https://amzn.to/2Xh7l65 Company of One by Paul Jarvis https://amzn.to/3veum60

Today we are chatting with Annie Schuessler.  Annie is a business coach who transitioned out of her career as a therapist to help other therapists and coaches grow their own practices.  Annie helps her clients expand their businesses by honing in on their signature program to make it both predictable and repeatable while providing their clients with great results.  We discuss the misconception that a repeatable program means you aren't providing a tailored experience and get into the details of program creation, finding your ideal client through a problem that needs solving, pricing, money mindset, and more!  There are so many actionable sound bites in this episode so grab your pen and paper and let's get going! To learn how to become a health coach or to up-level your skills and credentials as a health coach, visit primalhealthcoach.com.

In this podcast, Cate has an in-depth conversation with Annie Schuessler about niching and networking to expand our reach.   Annie, being a business coach and podcast host that helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice, shares her perspective on what has been working best for her.

So why am I so sure your first step to creating a business beyond private practice is to create a pilot program? This podcast episode answers that question. First, here's what I mean when I say “pilot program”: A high quality offer delivered live (usually online) to one person or a small group of people, which may or may not be offered at a lower price than it will be in the future. Some formats of pilot programs: 1:1 coaching programs Retreats Small group coaching programs Training or consulting packages for organizations Hybrids between 2 or more formats I'm not usually a one-size-fits-all kind of business coach, so why am I so convinced that this one thing is true for just about everyone? Here are 5 of my reasons why you should start with a pilot program: Creating a pilot program fights perfectionism. Perfectionism will get you stuck for months or years getting ready to create something perfect. It might just slow you down so much that you won't deliver ANYTHING. Excellence doesn't come from waiting. It comes from iteration. So start iterating. When you need to create something excellent and important, you've got to start delivering it soon. Charlie Gilkey said this really well in his book Start Finishing: “We often falsely assume that the more it matters, the better the start should be. The reality is much humbler and more accessible. the more something matters, the better it is that we start finishing sooner.” Creating a pilot gets us feedback fast. We create our best work in relationship with the people it is for. You'll get way more information from delivering your pilot than you could any other way. You'll know right away what's working and what changes you'll need to make next time. Creating a pilot forces you to get clear on where the value is. Creating a simple and live version of your offer forces you to clarify what matters most instead of piling it up with lots of features. Delivering more content will not necessarily add more value. Sometimes adding more content clutters up your offer. Creating a pilot tricks you into doing the important foundational work that you need to do. The project of creating your pilot gets you to do foundational things like clarify a truly viable niche, create a solid marketing plan to get that pilot to the people who need it, build a simple website, and more. (Breathe. You can do all this.) Every program you've ever benefitted from began as a pilot. Ask the founder or creator of any excellent program and you'll find out it started as a simple pilot program. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/160

Find Annie: Rebel Therapist, https://rebeltherapist.me/Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast, Rebel Therapist Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist Program, she helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond traditional private practice.  She is currently offering 'Create Your Program' and she also offers a Mastermind for business owners. Show NotesAnnie has created a business centered around her values including simplicity and  boundaries to protect her energy. Simplicity & boundaries protect her time and energy and allow her to excel at what she does, serve her clients at a higher level and honor her boundaries.We have to know ourselves and set boundaries that work for us. Annie made a transition to her new business fairly slowly but in hindsight, she realizes it would have been better to do it faster because she had a foot in each business (which wasn't easy). Now that Annie has one business and a standard program that she repeats, she finds herself enjoying repeating and refining her process with clients. Question - what experiment could you run that you could use to get new information about something new you'd like to try?    

Join Amanda as she talks to Annie Schuessler about using your highest value to run your business. Follow Annie on Instagram @annieschuessler and check out her website rebeltherapist.me Boss Vission Tickets: www.bossvisioncon.com Girl Gang - You Can Sit With Us™️ Austin!: Tickets Want to know when episodes go live? sign up for notifications and info about the Girl Gang Podcast here Make sure you follow Dallas Girl Gang Podcast and leave a review. Have a question for Amanda? Send your Q's to podcast@dallasgirlgang. Don't forget to include your IG handle and we might just shout you out! More about Annie: Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond traditional private practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-girl-gang-podcast/message

Let's Level Up Your Mental Health! We are closing in on 100 Episodes! Mental health advocates and professionals share their stories from around the world to help you on your journey. Hosted by Author of "Mental Health Week" and Mr. Lanci Talks Mental Health", Vincent A. Lanci.Episode 97 of A Mental Health Break is here with Annie Schuessler.Listen to all episodes: amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.comInstagram: instagram.com/amentalhealthbreakFacebook: facebook.com/amentalhealthbreakTwitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/amentalhealthbreakIt is important to engage in activities that make us happy! This will always improve our mental health. Today's guest teaches us just how important it is through her first-hand experiences. A burned out therapist who closed her practice of 20 years and started coaching, so she can make more time for joy (and ukulele playing!)After experiencing the early stages of burnout while running her private therapy practice, Annie knew she had to build a new business that was centered around her values. As the family breadwinner, making the change wasn't an easy choice, but with the support of her wife, Annie was able to finally liberate herself and build a sustainable and joyful business.Now instead of crying in the fetal position about how she feels overwhelmed in her business (yes, that really happened), she works 20 hours per week and has time for hobbies, the latest of which is playing the ukulele. (She's currently working her way through playing Elton John's library just because it brings her joy.)Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice.This episode is brought to you by Tampa Counseling and Wellness!Dedicated to helping individuals looking to positively transform their lives through compassionate counseling and wellness coaching. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, call today for a free consultation. Tampa Counseling and Wellness; therapy that inspires change (Virtual and In-Person Availability)Website: www.tampacounselingandwellness.comPhone: 813 520 2807Host Name: Vincent A. LanciYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQDigital Editing: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comGuest Name: Annie SchuesslerEmail: annie@coachingwithannie.com Happy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kulishow/happy-background-music-no-copyright-fun-royalty-free-music-free-downloadAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedSpotlight Story Source: Forbes.com, HeadsUpGuys.Org

Create the program that will launch the next phase of your business...or that will be the start of it!  How to decide is the question, as well as how to go about it without getting hung up on having it all figured out before you start.   Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. Annie talks about why it's good to start small and fast, and to have fun with experimenting! If you're wondering where to start or what to create next, this is for you! rebeltherapist.me Rebel Therapist Podcast ------------ Connect with me on IG!

Earlier this summer, I had the joy and privilege of interviewing Annie Schuessler, a fellow therapist, Art of Money alum, and host of the phenomenal podcast, “Rebel Therapist.” When Annie first started her private therapy practice, she struggled with her mindset around money, with not knowing how to build her business, and how to balance her desire to help folks heal while also supporting her family. Twenty years later, Annie has found her spark, mentoring therapists to build ethical, sustainable businesses that honor their passions, the way they want to show up, and the work they want to do in the world. Listen in as we challenge the status quo and explore: - How Annie confronted scarcity and the limiting beliefs around money that were undermining her professional and financial success - How “rocking the boat” and talking honestly about her struggles and experiences led Annie to create a business that is both fulfilling - AND capable of supporting her family - Honoring queer, feminist values in a capitalist society - How Annie helps therapists who feel stuck in their practice cultivate new outlets of inspiration and create new opportunities for success - What it means to be a “rebel therapist”

I am introverted, I do have social anxiety, and I'm autistic. That's a pretty thick soup to be wading through as a manager. The main reason I wanted to share that before you hear this interview is because my experiences as an introverted boss may be quite different from your experiences if you're also an introverted boss. The other reason reason I wanted to share that is because, before I had the framework of autism to make sense of my life, I was constantly working against myself in an effort to fix things I perceived as problems & deficiencies. While I'm still working to become a better manager and leader, I'm also looking much more objectively at how I can build structures that don't require me to work against my nature quite so often. In so many ways, my autism is a strength for business-building, writing & podcasting, and team-building. But it takes work to embrace those strengths when they're so different from what other people expect! Alright, here's what you're going to hear in this interview—Annie and I talk about how I find team members, why you need to know what you're really hiring for before you start looking, how I'm onboarding new hires now, and why you don't want to clone yourself. The post EP 340: Managing As An Introverted, Anxious, and Autistic Boss: Tara's Interview On The Rebel Therapist With Annie Schuessler appeared first on What Works.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: It's easy to rationalize our way OUT and convince ourselves we don't need a career change. Asking for help at the outset can make all the difference. The transition to a new career can take different forms; there isn't one way to do this. A midlife career change doesn't mean starting from Square 1. We take with us all the experiences, skills, and perspectives that can only enrich our new role. ABOUT MY GUEST:Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice.Annie had thought she was having her version of a midlife crisis when she started to feel the strong pull to reinvent herself and her career. And in this episode, we talk about all that happened after that one beautiful weekend when she finally realized that this successful career that she had painstakingly built? The truth was she dreaded returning to it the following Monday.For all the links and show notes, head on over to https://secondbreaks.com/podcast

Today's conversation fits the 3rd P, the P of Product of the Gentle Marketing Mandala. If you're a regular here, you know that I'm organizing the conversations around the 7Ps of the Gentle Marketing Mandala. In our case, product can often be replaced with 'service'. So today's episode is all about fine-tuning your product or service offering and I'm talking to Annie Schuessler about making small experiments in the early stages of your business. Annie is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. And while we use the word 'therapist' quite often on this episode, I want you to know that everything we share here does not only apply to therapists but pretty much to anyone wanting to put together a program for their clients. [Tweet ""The best way to grow a business is to get into conversations with other service providers and invite them along" - Annie Schuessler"] On this episode, you'll learn about fine-tuning your product or service offering as well as... How we know which product to create ((online course, group coaching, digital product, membership community, live retreat etc) Where to start when creating a new program What to do if people don't sign up How to know when it's time to pull the plug How to focus on simplicity in your offering and much more... Annie's Resources Annie's Website Annie's Free Trainings Rebel Therapist™: A Podcast For Entrepreneurs Who Want More Connect with Leslie Twitter LinkedIn   Sarah's Resources (FREE) Sarah’s One Page Marketing Plan (FREE) Sarah Suggests Newsletter (FREE) The Gentle Business Manifesto (FREE) Gentle Confidence Mini-Course The Gentle Marketing Revolution Kickstarter Campaign The Gentle Business Circle The Gentle Business Revolution Authentic & Fair Pricing Mini-Course Podcast Show Notes Email Sarah at sarah@sarahsantacroce.com Thanks for listening! After you listen, check out The Gentle Business Manifesto, an invitation to belong to a movement of people who do business the gentle way and disrupt the current marketing paradigm. You can download it for free at thegentlebusinessrevolution.com. There’s no opt-in. Just an instant download. Are you enjoying the podcast?  The Gentle Business Revolution show is listener-supported—I'd love for you to become an active supporter of the show and join the Gentle Business Circle. You will be invited to a private monthly Q&A call with me and fellow Gentle Marketers -  a safe zone to hang out with like-minded conscious entrepreneurs and help each other build our business and grow our impact.  — I’d love for you to join us! Learn more at sarahsantacroce.com/circle Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes or on Android to get notified for all my future shows and why not sign up for my weekly(ish) "Sarah Suggests Saturdays", a round-up of best practices, tools I use, books I read, podcasts, and other resources. Raise your hand and join the Gentle Business Revolution. Warmly, Sarah

“I do want to help people build something big and awesome and impossible and that's of a very high value and that is client-centered.” ~Annie Schuessler How much do I adore Annie Schuessler? Let me count the ways so you, too, can fall hard for this business coach who helps therapists make an impact beyond a traditional private practice.  She’s also the host of two podcasts: Rebel Therapist™ and Listening To Adoptees. However, the real juice of this episode is about leveling up your professional therapy or healing aspirations and still being intentional about how you make, share, and spend your money. It’s not a contradiction to be client-centred, well-compensated, fulfilled, and successful! Annie explains it all.  Annie understands the mental gymnastics that therapists and healers get into aligning their desire to serve with capitalism’s myriad abuses. As a therapist herself, she’s tackled personal questions of shame and worthiness that often percolate below the surface and get in the way of success.  Throughout our conversation, Annie’s zone of genius shines through. She aims that powerful light on yours truly. I’m grateful to her for sharing some of that smart, focused insight for creating a well-balanced professional existence with us. Annie’s vibe will have you ready to fully embrace your brilliance, and step into your professional worthiness in a healthy, sustainable way. Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me. For full show notes, resources, and links to connect with our guest, visit: http://www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast *** Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork. Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places... Website: www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram: @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi

It's just you and me again today. I've already talked to some of you about this episode. You've probably already seen the title. Burn your therapy license. Let me explain. Before you decide I've taken this all WAY too far. I'm talking about symbolically burning your therapy license. As an exercise. It may seem extreme, but over these years of helping therapists expand beyond private practice, I've discovered that THIS is sometimes your biggest obstacle. If you're not a licensed therapist, you may wonder what the hell I'm talking about. You're about to dip into the internal world of the licensed therapist. (Or you may decide to skip this one because it's luckily one obstacle you don't have. ) In fact, now that I've got a good number of non-therapists in my groups, I find that they really help us therapists see how we're holding ourselves back. When I talk to therapists about their most liberated and exciting vision for their businesses, what they want to accomplish and how they want to work, they talk about: Wanting to work in ways that involve less 1:1 sessions. Some folks feel limited by the constraints of private practice, and want to expand in a new direction. Feeling burned out or out of balance and on their WAY to burnout. Feeling frustrated that they've hit or are approaching an income ceiling with therapy sessions. Loving their private practices, but not wanting to grow beyond 10 or 15 sessions per week while wanting to do something in addition to private practice. With this constellation of issues, you start exploring the possibility of making money in new ways. You start to dream into the idea of creating innovative programs and collaborating with different kinds of healers. You may even want to help lead movements (and if you're like...that's not me...it really might be. You just might not know it yet.) Then within a few minutes, you start worrying about your therapy license. Perhaps you say: "What if I do something to mess up my therapy license? I could lose it." "What will my colleagues think?" "If I call myself a coach, will people think I'm cheesy?" Those concerns are enough to stop some of you before you even get to dream into a new vision. The possibility is shut off within 5 minutes. Here's my prescription: BURN YOUR THERAPY LICENSE. A reminder: My suggestion that you burn your therapy license is a symbolic one. If you've got a therapy license, you may want to keep it! You may not. Either choice is fine. Your therapy license is one important tool. Symbolically, take a moment to burn it or otherwise let it go, just in your imagination, and just for a moment, so that you can fully explore the next possibility. Now you're likely to freak out. Here's how I want you to handle your fears about losing or harming your license: Write them down. Write down every single concern or fear you've got. It's like a voice that will probably get louder if you ignore it. By writing it down, you're telling that voice that you're listening and that you will address those concerns. Once you've calmed those fears and concerns by giving them a place, get back to burning your therapy license. Ask yourself this: In what ways is your fear of losing your license holding you back from serving in the ways you are meant to serve? Inside that question is an even bigger and more important question: How ARE you meant to serve now? Now allow yourself to explore. I'll share a bit about my own journey with burning my therapy license. I closed my therapy practice this past spring of 2020. It was a bittersweet transition. It was the right time for me to simplify and double down on Rebel Therapist. Letting my private practice go also freed up space to co-create a second podcast. This new podcast is not for business. It's a personal project that's really important to me. With my cohost Katelyn Dixon, I released season one of Listening to Adoptees this past fall. We feature adult adoptees and foster alum talking about their experiences. I'm an adoptive parent, and Katelyn is an adult adoptee. We bring both of our points of view to these interviews. If you're part of an adoption or foster constellation or you're a professional who works with folks in adoption or foster care, please check it out. I LOVED my therapy clients, but closing my practice was the right next step for me. Probably the hardest obstacle to ending my therapy practice was sunk cost fallacy. Sunk cost fallacy is the idea that if you've invested time, money or energy into something, then it is inherently valuable and you've got to hold onto it to prevent losing that investment. Without sunk cost fallacy, when you're thinking clearly and in a future focused way, you're considering what makes sense from here to get what you want. To get around sunk cost fallacy you can ask yourself, "What would I do to get this thing NOW if I didn't already have it?" If you wouldn't do anything to attain it now, it may not be valuable to you. If you think I'm telling you that the ultimate path is to let go of your private practice, please know that is absolutely not true. Most of the therapists I work with choose to keep their therapy licenses at least for a long time or indefinitely. Some don't. Either choice is great if it's for the right reasons. Here are a few examples of folks who are building businesses beyond private practice: I love sharing examples because they give you a sense of what's possible when you let yourself think about what you actually want. Ayrielle Williams created Heal So You Can Live, a course to help heal after an abusive relationship. Bart Hatler created a program for singles who want to unblock barriers to finding romantic love. Debbie Schwartz created Comfort For Caregivers, a program for overwhelmed caregivers to take care of themselves while protecting the health of another. Carissa Karner created the joyful business course, a program for entrepreneurs who want to create and grow joyful businesses. Rachel Fusco created The geek guild, a program for high school juniors to walk through the college application process with sanity. Maureen Cotton (an interspiritual minister, not a therapist) created a program to help couples plan unique and powerful ceremonies. I got to work with these smart and innovative people in Create Your Program. Learn more and join me next time here: https://rebeltherapist.me/create. The first time I shared the concept of burning your therapy license was with my email list. I got more responses than I've ever gotten to an email. You told me about what your fear of losing your license might be holding you back from. Here are some themes that came up over and over: I want to serve people outside of the state where I'm licensed. I want to use effective interventions that don't fall strictly within my therapy license. I want to be more authentic and I worry about disclosing anything in my marketing that could damage my reputation or my license. I want to serve people in a decolonized way and that vision for me falls outside of my therapy license. I want to work in a way that aligns with my values, which my therapy license in some ways doesn't. I'm ready to give up my license so I can work in all the ways I'm meant to. I'm excited about an idea for a program that doesn't fall within my therapy license. My practice is full and I want to do more without adding to it. I'm feeling boxed in, and the idea of symbolically burning my license is giving me the freedom to think differently. I have already symbolically burned my license even though I am maintaining it as a useful tool. There's no one right answer to what you'll do once you've given yourself the freedom to dream about your possibilities. What about you? When you allow yourself to symbolically burn your therapy license, what possibilities arise for you? How are you meant to serve next? I'd love to know. Email me at info@coachingwithannie.com Write your message or record a voice memo for me. I'd love to share your thoughts in your voice. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/141

Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me.

Today’s show covers an interesting topic that has come up in the STC community. We discuss multiple income streams frequently, but what is the best way to put those in place? Do I need to build my therapy practice before I launch a second income stream? Let’s answer these questions and more with today’s guest. Annie Schuessler lives in the San Francisco Bay area. She’s been in private practice for 20 years, and she’s mentored other therapists for 10 years. She has insights learned along the way in her journey, and she’s here to share those secrets with us. We’ll discuss why it’s important to have additional income streams as a clinician, and Annie shares the three minimum steps to take before launching into other income streams. Join us for more from Annie! www.sellingthecouch.com/session227

In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, we’re discussing what it looks like to pour your blood, sweat and tears into building the private practice you thought you wanted, only to discover it’s sucking the life out of you. Annie Schuessler has been a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. In our conversation, she unpacks her story about how she went from the realization that her practice wasn’t working, crying in the fetal position, and walked through the changes that lead her to building a business she loves.

Today, we're talking with Annie Schuessler from Rebel Therapist. Annie helps therapists and other healers move their businesses beyond private practice. She has her own podcast—also called Rebel Therapist—and we talk about how hosting her show has helped to use her voice. But we also dive into how Annie has been borrowing other people's audiences all year long through a podcast tour, a concerted effort to pitch other hosts and appear on other shows. Not only has her tour been successful—but it's helped create incredible results in her business, like overselling her last Create Your Program group coaching offer. We talk about how Annie finds shows to pitch, the research she does to pitch them, how she tracks her pitching, and how she's overcome the fear she first felt when getting started on this project. The post EP 304: Speaking To New Audiences With Rebel Therapist Founder Annie Schuessler appeared first on What Works.

TITLE Where Identity Intersects With Being Rejected GUEST  Annie Schuessler EPISODE OVERVIEW  Annie was terrified to ask to be a guest on 20 podcasts this year; even though she’s a podcaster! We talk about what her gremlins were telling her, and she breaks down her process step-by-step. She shares what she told herself when she was scared, and how she used mindfulness and reframing to reassure herself.  This is a process anyone can do when they are facing new and scary things. Annie talks about being Queer, and how being marginalized played into potential rejection. BIO Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of Rebel Therapist®Podcast. She's been a business coach for therapists, healers and coaches for over 10 years. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps entrepreneurs make a their biggest impact. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me. PODCAST HOST Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach.  She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other HSPs know that they aren’t alone, and that being an HSP has amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us  LINKS Annie’s links Website—rebeltherapist.me Instagram--https://www.instagram.com/annieschuessler/ Octavia’s Parables Podcast--https://www.tor.com/2020/06/22/octavia-butler-parable-sower-talents-podcast-adrienne-maree-brown-toshi-reagon-listen/ Sonya Renee Taylor Instagam--https://www.instagram.com/sonyareneetaylor/?hl=en Parable of the Sower (Parable (1)) by Octavia E. Butler  Parable of the Talents (Parable (2)) by Octavia E. Butler  Patricia’s links: Link to take listener survey-- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-fAYIyFgVb0VHlDorfm8ZdXClCcYDlv0cSP2RXZSZY16SIQ/viewform HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ Podcast Survey-- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-fAYIyFgVb0VHlDorfm8ZdXClCcYDlv0cSP2RXZSZY16SIQ/viewform Best of the podcast—You’re not fragile; you’re very strong with Annie Schuessler episode 32--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-32/ To write a review in itunes:  click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2  select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Closed/Private Facebook group for therapists and healers-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/208565440423641/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber TikTok-- www.tiktok.com/@hsppodcast  e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

In this episode, we’re speaking with therapist Annie Schuessler who just ended her 20-year private practice in order to move forward with her “side hustle” that has become so much more.  She is now a business coach for therapists and healers who want to create something beyond 1-1 private practice, be that courses, programs, workshops, or retreats. In this episode, you are going to hear about Annie’s private practice journey, along with how she moved into creating a business on the side, and then how and why she made the decision to transition out of private practice entirely. In this episode, Annie will share: How she began to dread her private practice work and feel that it wasn’t the right fit for her; What had to be addressed in her money mindset in order to start thinking bigger about what it meant to give back; How she went from a small business on the side to a full time program creator; How she upped her quality of life and what it's like for her to help other therapists grow their own practices beyond the 1-1 model. Resources mentioned: Lean In. Make Bank. Wellness Fi Rebel Therapist Programs More about Annie:  Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapist entrepreneurs make an impact beyond the therapy room. You can find her resources at https://rebeltherapist.me/.

When you're in an exciting space to create a non-therapy business, and ready to build something to put out in the world, please join me and Annie today to discuss all the ins and outs of building something new. We cover it all: the barriers and learning curves that come with realistic and unrealistic expectations, handling disappointment and taking it personally when it's not personal, and especially, how awesome the wins can be. Y'all this has me excited. Check out Annie here! Sponsored by: Brighter Vision TherapyNotes

Mike speaks to Annie about creative ways to take our work as counselors outside of the traditional counseling room. They discuss Annie’s move from practice to coaching, the process of creating services that provide more than traditional therapy can accomplish, and the interplay between making money and making a difference. For more on Annie, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

In today's self care podcast I have the honor of interviewing Annie Schuessler with Rebel Therapist. We discuss Annie's self care journey throughout her professional career and continuing self care efforts. For more self care information please go to www.selfcaretodaytomorrow.com

We all want to live “our best lives”, but how do we even do that? That's what Annie and I spoke about in this episode. Annie Schuessler is a psychotherapist with 20 years experience and is the host of the Rebel Therapist podcast. We've all heard a lot about mindset and all the things we can do with the right mindset, but Annie reminds us that mindset is just one piece of the puzzle. Skip ahead: 04:17 - What does it really mean to “know yourself” 06:41 - How do we deal with making assumptions (the stories we tell ourselves about other people) 09:25 / 11:55 - How do we deal with our own thoughts (what we say to ourselves about ourselves) 18:21 - How to get unstuck, and take charge of your life 20:40 - What does a healthy mind look like 21:32 - What is a limiting mindset 23:28 - Manifestation and Mindset 25:30 - Getting real about Mindset 26:00 - Money Mindset 27:35 - A practical example of a limiting mindset 29:00 - Annie talks about her own challenges 31:09 - What's keeping us from having greater impact? (and mindset traps) 32:29 - Time management vs energy management 34:54 - Parting advice on cultivating the “best life” mindset   Podcast episodes mentioned: Time & Energy Management The truth about making more money Share it with a friend, let us know what you think in the comments and don't forget to subscribe ! For context this was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Authentic Side Hustles An interview with Annie Schuessler about when and how to consider adding a business outside the therapy room. Curt and Katie explore with Annie about how someone can actually succeed in developing a side hustle, looking at the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and effective products and services. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Annie Schuessler, MFT, Rebel Therapist Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® where she shares stories of people creating unique and innovative businesses. She’s been a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. Her mission is to help people trained as therapists create and launch exceptional programs beyond the therapy room. She lives in San Francisco with her wife and two children. When she’s not recording a podcast or working with her clients, you can find her trying to convince her family to play Catan with her. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me. In this episode we talk about: The mistakes therapists make in developing their side hustles Why it doesn’t make sense to go for passive income right away The importance of creativity and passion for the impact you want to have The role burnout should (or should not) play in what you decide to do Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs Why you need grit and perseverance The problem with cookie cutter programs or programs from people one step ahead of you Where to focus and how to initially develop your offering The need for identifying what you have to offer and how to develop authority Owning your experience and standing out Selling a process versus expert information The challenges of marketing and some ideas about how to address these challenges Authentic relational approach for therapists turned coaches The considerations for starting another business now during the COVID pandemic and the global economic crisis Why fluff won’t sell, especially now Creation of free resources to provide value to your community The risk of repurposing others’ work for your own The need to articulate your unique viewpoint, understand your mission and purpose The fear of being bold and standing out Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Rebel Therapist Rebel Therapist Podcast Relevant Episodes: Creating Opportunities Clinical Marketing Beyond Selling the Couch Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined Conferences  Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, the CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

All this month, we've looked at the challenges--and opportunities--that small business owners face in getting the support they need to feel confident and prepared. We've looked at mental health support, we've examined peer support, and we dug into coaching. This week, we asked 4 of our community members to share times when they've experienced a profound sense of support and I'm thrilled with how each of them shared a different form of support. Rebel Therapist founder Annie Schuessler shared how being honest & vulnerable with her peers has made a huge impact on her and her business. Business coach Justine Clay shared how a year-long program and accountability partner helped her get a new business off the ground. Voice coach and Speakeasy Collective founder Michelle Markwart Deveaux shared how her team supports her--and has helped her see herself and her role in a new way. And coach Leigh Johnson brings it all home by sharing how important different types of support and mindset about support was key to the growth and then exit from her last business. As you listen, I encourage you to think about the support you already have available to you--because it's probably more than you realize on a daily basis! And I also want you to think about what support you might need to call on more or find new structure for. The post EP 281: Business Support Comes In All Shapes & Sizes appeared first on What Works.

This week on the Play Inspired Podcast we hang out with the Rebel Therapist Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the host of Rebel Therapist® Podcast. She’s been a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapist entrepreneurs make an impact beyond the therapy room. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me Connect with Annie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieschuessler Join the Play Inspired Podcast Newsletter: https://senfox.com/judithvergara Connect with Judith on Instagram: https://instagram.com/judithvvergara Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/FvhW3yf19SY Time Stamps 1:00 - What is a Rebel Therapist 3:30 - Running Your Business Like A Non Profit Doesn't work 5:30 - The Value of Tracking 6:00 - Opening up about your struggles to your trusted circle 7:19 - The Fear of Being Seen 9:00 - Marginalized for being front and center 11:00 - Starting a business can make you feel less powerful that you are 12:30 - Embracing the idea of owning a micro business 13:30 - Avoiding a One size fits all solution 14:45 - What's the best use of your time 15:00 - LGBT 15:30 - Grappling with sexuality 18:45 - Supporting family members that just came out, or about to come out 20:00 - Being smart about the circle you choose Music Provided by: Track: Raven & Kreyn - So Happy [NCS Official Video] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/cmVdgWL5548 Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/SoHappyYO

In this episode, Annie Schuessler joins the show and talks about serving others outside of the therapy room. Annie explains what type of people are most likely to start a business outside of therapy, including the person who is on the verge of burnout or the person who is looking to be more creative. There are many ways we can serve others outside of therapy, including coaching, courses, and groups. Stay tuned as Annie dives deep into how we can best be successful when getting outside of the therapy room. Meet Annie Schuessler Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. She's been a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapist entrepreneurs make an impact beyond the therapy room. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me. Why We Go Outside of the Therapy Room Annie has noticed a couple of different kinds of types of folks who are drawn to creating a business outside of the therapy room. Someone who is headed to burnout will find other ways to generate income. Most likely, this person is hitting the ceiling in terms of the number of hours they can work. They have built a successful private practice. However, they want to use their time differently, and they want to be able to leverage their time, learning, and experience into something else. The other kind of person may not even have a full practice yet, and they may just be growing their private practice. However, they already see that there's another part of themselves that they want to bring out into the world. Or there's another message they want to bring out into the world. Plus, creativity is a massive value for them. So, from the very beginning, they want to create some programs beyond the therapy room so that they can express their full selves and work with people in these different ways. How To Get Out of the Therapy Room It works when a therapist can create some program that they can get started with quickly. We tend to have these big dreams and these visions of what it could look like, what our empires could look like. People have amazing ideas; the first step is creating something that is done more quickly so that before you have grown an enormous audience, you can start testing a pilot program. When people can start promptly and check something early in the process, Annie sees them getting early wins and being able to move forward as opposed to folks who have this tremendous vision and maybe don't ever figure out how to accomplish it. Starting a Coaching Program Annie says that people are starting with perhaps either a small group coaching program or even a one on one coaching program. Make sure you are creating a separate website. This is going to be an independent business, so that you're not taking any chances with your private practice. Start with one program. It could be one on one coaching where you're walking through people through a process, within a very particular niche and a specific outcome. Or it could be a small group coaching program where you've got three people who you're walking through a process that brings about a profound change in one particular area. Creating a Course Annie sees people growing their businesses into membership communities. It is a beautiful way to bring people together who share a particular problem and who share a specific identity. Plus, it's a way to add value! Also, Annie sees people creating courses. That can be such a rewarding way to bring together a lot of the stuff that you've learned and that you love. However, some people believe that they can create a course, never touch it again, and make a load of money. Annie doesn't see that working except for when it's Oprah. Annie advises people to at least start with a lot of interaction where you're just adding tons of value by actually being with the people who you're serving and then pulling back from there. Being Transparent… Some of the resources listed below are affiliate links. This simply means that if you make purchase using the link, we receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links!   Annie's Resources rebeltherapist.me Listen to The Rebel Therapist Podcast Check out the free training & resources Other Resources TherapyNotes.com Join the G-Suite for Therapists Users Group The Practice of Therapy Teachable Courses (use code SPRING2020) Money Matters in Private Practice | The Course G Suite for Therapists | The E-Course Session Note Helper Cool Resources Be a Podcast Guest 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

With recent events surrounding COVID-19, there have been big changes within behavioral health. While the industry rapidly shifts to telehealth, some practices are finding their daily calendars less full of appointments. Because of this, there has never been a better time to create alternative ways to support your community and provide additional streams of revenue for your practice. On today's episode, we're joined by Annie Schuessler of Rebel Therapist to discuss exactly how you can do this. The post COVID-19 Special Episode: Helping Therapists Make An Impact Beyond The Therapy Room appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

Today’s show covers an interesting topic that has come up in the STC community. We discuss multiple income streams frequently, but what is the best way to put those in place? Do I need to build my therapy practice before I launch a second income stream? Let’s answer these questions and more with today’s guest. Annie Schuessler lives in the San Francisco Bay area. She’s been in private practice for 20 years, and she’s mentored other therapists for 10 years. She has insights learned along the way in her journey, and she’s here to share those secrets with us. We’ll discuss why it’s important to have additional income streams as a clinician, and Annie shares the three minimum steps to take before launching into other income streams. Join us for more from Annie! www.sellingthecouch.com/session227

Psychotherapist, podcaster, and business coach, Annie Schuessler, is closing her practice after being a therapist for 20 years. She joined me to talk about ending Radical Advice and navigating complex identities and needs as therapists and humans. And we answer a life question about whether to keep dating someone who's ambivalent. Find Annie and her podcast at https://rebeltherapist.me/ Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 7′48″ The Last Song by Elton John on The One (Mercury Records) 60′16″ Canto! by Cate Le Bon on Myths 04 (Rough Trade) 90′59″ Be All Things by Chelsea Wolfe on Birth Of Violence (Sargent House) 116′14″ Lions (feat. Vivian Wang) by Jenny Hval on The Practice of Love (Jenny Hval Music under exclusive license to Sacred Bones Records) Check out the full archives on the website.

Guest: Annie SchuesslerPsychotherapist, podcaster, and business coach, Annie Schuessler, is closing her practice after being a therapist for 20 years. She joined me to talk about ending Radical Advice and navigating complex identities and needs as therapists and humans. And we answer a life question about whether to keep dating someone who's ambivalent. Find Annie and her podcast at https://rebeltherapist.me/ Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 7′48″ The Last Song by Elton John on The One (Mercury Records) 60′16″ Canto! by Cate Le Bon on Myths 04 (Rough Trade) 90′59″ Be All Things by Chelsea Wolfe on Birth Of Violence (Sargent House) 116′14″ Lions (feat. Vivian Wang) by Jenny Hval on The Practice of Love (Jenny Hval Music under exclusive license to Sacred Bones Records)

Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of The Rebel Therapist® Podcast. She’s been a therapist in private practice for over 17 years, and a business coach for 9 years. With her Rebel Therapist® Program, she helps therapist entrepreneurs make an impact beyond the therapy room. Learn more at rebeltherapist.meRebelpreneur Radio with Ralph Brogdenhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/rebelpreneur-radio-with-ralph-brogden/

 “If you're not finding a way to make a good living, doing really hard work like that you're gonna burn out.” - Annie Schuessler   In this episode, Jay interviews Annie Schuessler, a San Francisco-based therapist and podcast host that founded Rebel Therapist, a business coaching practice that helps therapists break out of the traditional mindset and launch more dynamic private practices.  Jay and Annie explore topics such as money shaming, charging your worth, getting deliberate about client acquisition, being simultaneously brave and vulnerable in the face of entrepreneurship, evaluating the ROI of hiring a coach, and so much more....   Visit https://jayrooke.com/067-Annie-Schuessler/  for resources and show notes.    Check out my website: https://jayrooke.com/    Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TribeCreator/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayrooke  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayRooke    Episode Highlights:   01:49 Profitable and Helpful 05:49 Helping Others Flip Their Script 11:20 Calculating the Right Charges 19:46 Becoming Better Entrepreneurs 25:29 Dealing with Mindset Issues 37:02 The Rebel Therapist 43:30 Working with Coaches and Having ROI

Episode 32   TITLE Best of the Podcast:  You’re Not Fragile; You’re Very Strong   GUEST Annie Schuessler, LMFT   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Annie Schuessler, podcast host of Rebel Therapist, talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being called a crybaby, and what she would say now to her younger self.   QUOTES You’re not fragile; you’re very strong Annie’s response to being an HSP, “I love me, and it’s absolutely a part of me.” I am strong and I want to be in difficult conversations Another name for HSP—“Highly Percepive” or “Tuned In”     BIO   Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the creator of The Superpower Method For Therapists® Program and the podcast Rebel Therapist. She’s been a therapist in private practice for over 15 years, and since 2010 she’s been helping private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers. You can find her resources for entrepreneurs trained as therapists at coachingwithannie.com. HIGHLIGHTS   The card game Annie mentions is called Settlers of Catan (or simply Catan) Associations made with the term HSP—difficult, sensitive, fragile Helping clients identify ideal working hours, what drains their energy, how to make more room for themselves We talk about perceived weaknesses and the corresponding strengths of being an HSP Annie talks about the myths that clients have when trying to decide what their ideal business looks like The challenges Annie experiences when anticipating new situations Having full creative control of podcasting and the unexpected gifts it has brought her.      PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young is a Life Coach in California. Patricia works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them embrace their HSP gifts, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia has developed a method for coaching HSPs that has been very effective. If you want to dig in, and move through the challenges you’re facing as an HSP, Patricia has the gift of being able to hone in on the barriers, so you can get straight to work and focus on living the life you were meant to. Patricia also facilitates online specialty groups for HSPs.   LINKS   Annie’s website: https://www.annieschuessler.com/ https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast-grid   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

When you embrace your role of entrepreneur, you can open up to ideas that may bring you much more money, freedom, and fulfillment. Listen as I go over my favorite three concepts that empowered entrepreneurs use to create and run their businesses. If you own your own business, you already ARE an entrepreneur, but you may not think of yourself that way. Here are 3 concepts to integrate into your ways of doing business.   Concept One: Rock Your Business Model What it means: Your Business Model is the combination of offerings you get paid for in your business. (Not to be confused with a Business Plan.) How you can start using this concept: Brainstorm what kinds of offers you might want to add to your business. Start with this list: Workshop, Online course, Group coaching program, Individual coaching program, Digital product, Group therapy program, Membership community, Retreat, Group practice or therapy center, Something else you’ll cook up.   Concept Two: Test Ideas Early What it means: Before you invest a ton of time, money or energy into an idea, even if it seems like a GREAT idea, you should test it. Create a minimum viable product or minimum viable service. See if anyone wants it, get feedback so you can improve it, and then create the next iteration. Creating an offer is always an iterative process. How you can start using this concept: Let’s say you want to create a multi-lesson course with curriculum. Start by running a workshop and teaching only part of the material. Teach it live. Sell it to a small number of people. Notice what works, ask for feedback, and see whether people get the outcome you were hoping they’d get. If you can’t sell it to anyone, you know you’ve got to make some adjustments and then try again.   Concept Three: Have A Content Strategy What it means: Your content is the stuff you create: articles, social media posts, videos, podcast episodes, insta stories, all of it. Content strategy means having a goal for what you want your content to achieve and a plan that informs what you create, where you deliver it and when you offer it. How you can start using this concept: Decide who your content is for and what you want them to do (which involves paying you). Create the form of content that comes most easily to you. Brainstorm all of the things your future client or customer needs to hear in order to be ready to take action. Start creating content! Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/91

This is a special conversation about making a pivot in your business in order to get closer to what you’re meant to do. Annie and I each get personal about the pivots we’re each moving through and we talk about the retreat we’re hosting in 2019 for YOU.   Topics Discussed In This Episode:   Owning the work you’re best at Revisioning your business Thinking about your body of work and what legacy you’re creating Mindset issues is that come up when you push the boundaries of your business The Signature Heart And Soul Business Retreat: A retreat for entrepreneurs who are expanding and stepping into bigger leadership: https://connectfulness.com/signature-retreat Letting go of what’s no longer working in your business The process of rebranding during a pivot (both Annie and Rebecca’s experiences) Rebecca’s pivot to Connectfulness (https://connectfulness.com/) Annie’s pivot to Rebel Therapist (https://rebeltherapist.me/)     Resources Discussed: Join us for two FREE virtual retreats that offer a small taste of the kind of transformative work that will happen over the four days of our Signature Retreat:    Change Your Relationship With Imposter Syndrome on 12/14/2018  https://connectfulness.com/events/imposter-syndrome   What's Your Most Powerful Leadership Style? on 2/20/2019 https://connectfulness.com/events/leadership-style     Listen above or on your favorite podcast platform.

Annie talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being called a crybaby, and she would say now to her younger self. Quotes-- You're not fragile; you're very strong Annie's response to being an HSP--"I love me, and it's absolutely a part of me." I am strong, and I want to be in difficult conversations Another name for HSP--"Highly Perceptive" or "Tuned in" Bio-- Annie Schuessler, LMFT, is a business coach and the creator of The Superpower Method for therapists Program and the podcast Therapist Clubhouse. She's been a private practice therapist for over 15 years, and since 2010, she's been helping private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers. You can find her resources for entrepreneurs trained as therapists at www.coachingwithannie.com Highlights-- The card game Annie talks about is Settlers Catan (or simply Catan) Associations made with the term HSP--difficult, sensitive, fragile Annie helps clients identify ideal working hours, what drains their energy, and how to make more room for themselves We talk about perceived weaknesses and the corresponding strengths of being an HSP Annie talks about the myths that clients have when trying to decide what their ideal business looks like The challenges Annie experiences when anticipating new situations How podcasting has allowed her to have full creative control and the unexpected gifts it has brought her Links-- Annie's website--www.coachingwithannie.com To learn more about Patricia--www.patriciayounglcsw.com podcast--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com facebook--www.facebook.com/groups/20997055880047619/ youtube--www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO31w0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail--unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music--Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

Annie Schuessler is a business coach for therapists, creator of The Superpower Method For Therapists® Program and podcast host of Therapist Clubhouse. She helps private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers. For full show notes: www.nicoleburgesscoaching.com/ep18 In this episode: Annie shares when she figured out she was introverted Learning your pace to maintain your energy level Embracing “business geek” part and developed her business around this strength Evolution of her creating her coaching business Looking at her process and the successes of private practice owners in deepening each person’s “superpowers” Leveling up her business When you are more clear on who you are and being in alignment can create a better foundation for your business Introversion is different than extroversion and business building is different-can push yourself vs hustle Managing energy levels and preventing burn out-finding your rhythm How blocking time or scheduling specific tasks helps you and your business Exploring if you over or under estimate how much time it takes for tasks Prioritizing and celebrating successes Working in your super powers AND going outside your comfort zone Two questions to explore to discover more about yourself Nicole shares what came up for her with the questions Self-reflection-episode one

I’m talking with Annie Schuessler, host of Therapist Clubhouse podcast, about how our motherhood journeys entwine with our work and how we impact our corners of the world. Annie helps private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers.  We’re discussing how we strive to stay present with our families, tend to and model self care, protect against burnout, find our rhythms, want to feel, craft our livelihoods, what we give energy to, and how we parent.  And we’re also opening up about our commitment as white mothers to biracial children: we’re listening more, witnessing more, sitting in spaces of not-knowing, pondering different flavors of discomfort, and above all staying engaged in the discussions about race and privilege. Bearing witness helps us discern where our voices are needed, when our voices distract, and notice how wisdom is being called forth. It’s a journey of discovering who we really are, and how we jazz things up when we remember to let ourselves shine through.  

In the last six months, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about this podcast. I grabbed my sister and she interviewed me so I could answer them all. Come behind the scenes with me and I’ll tell you why I create the podcast, how the process has totally surprised me, and what’s coming next. I’ll also share what podcasts I listen to myself and what inspires me most.   Topics Discussed In This Episode:   The group of therapists I created this podcast for (yes, real actual people) How Therapist Clubhouse is different from other podcasts How I decided to switch from blogging to podcasting Why I started a podcast rather than writing a book (for now) The scariest parts of creating a podcast My favorite business podcasts and books A humbling moment when I had to take my own advice Why I rarely record “snark moment” anymore A new segment called “question to chew on” What’s involved in creating and promoting an episode (all the steps) What’s next for this podcast Show notes at http://coachingwithannie.com/podcast/annie-schuessler

My guest today is Annie Schuessler, MFT, who coaches clinicians through her private practice in California. Our topic is a fun but important one: Finding and Owning your Superpowers as a private practitioner. We’re each gifted in some ways, but the challenge is often sifting through it all and focusing on what we’re best at. Then we have to know how to delegate or de-emphasize the rest. The process can be a struggle, but I hope this conversation will help you know it’s ok to be you and help you own what you’re good at. Resources: Today's Show Sponsor: Brighter Vision www.coachingwithannie.com Look for Annie’s podcast: Therapist Clubhouse You can read the full show notes at www.sellingthecouch.com/session125

We all love a good superhero movie. It’s hard not to leave the theater feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to change the world. Therapists are already changing the world, but for many trying to grow a private practice, it can seem difficult to push through the hard parts of growth. It’s easy to lose yourself in your practice, and you might start to feel the kryptonite of discouragement before long. Faster than a speeding bullet, Dr. Annie Schuessler is here to show you just where your inner power lies. She realized that Therapists really are just like superheroes, complete with their own superpowers! Through coaching, writing, and her podcast, Annie is on a mission to change the way you think about yourself. So what are these superpowers, and how can they help you grow your practice? How can understanding your true power really impact your practice? Check out the whole conversation, to find out how!   Episode Highlights:    Where did the Therapist Superpowers come from?  Ways to help you access your superpowers.  Embrace and learn to use your superpower.  Annie shares her own inner power, and how she started coaching.  Superpowers within your identity. How struggles produce strength. Annie embraces her “label” as a queer woman and shows us how labels can help us craft our identity.  It’s hard to grow, but it is also beautiful!  Tips and tricks towards building confidence with the work you are doing.  Using a journal to track your growth and string together some threads.  Understanding how an entrepreneurial spirit can influence your practice.    Links: Annie’s Website Listen to Annie’s Podcast: Therapist Clubhouse   Do you have a theory, a venture, an offering, that the world doesn’t know about yet? It’s time to tune in and create the space that will enable your project and your passion to come to life. We invite you to take a closer look at (Re)Vision: Explore Your Stories, Shape Your Future | a Practice Of Being Seen Retreat for Therapist-Healers being held at the @menlamountain Retreat in New York’s gorgeous Catskill Mountains this August 13th-16th. This is A CHANCE TO PAUSE, root into nature, and look within. When you see yourself clearly, you’re able to bring your vision into focus and you’re able to manifest the next big project or next big growth phase for your practice. (Re)Vision is an investment both in your business and also in yourself. It is a chance to deepen your practice, learn new skills, root into nature and spirit, and make time for some radical self-care. Your investment includes tuition, accommodations, three meals a day, a one-year membership in the POBS Membership Community for Therapists, pre-retreat consults, a free 60-minute spa treatment at Menla's Great Bliss Spa, and a full swag bag of nuturingness! And #BIGNEWS: We've managed to reduce the price! Get all the deets and the new pricing here: practiceofbeingseen.com/revision-2017-retreat    

This is the place to get support in being a private practice entrepreneur. We’ll get real, and talk about what it takes to create a unique and profitable private practice. I’ve seen so many therapists take charge of their businesses to create what’s right for them. That’s what therapist clubhouse is all about. Enjoy your work. Enjoy your life. Save for retirement. Market in a way that feels honest and creative. If all of that sounds good to you, join me for Therapist clubhouse on May 2nd. In every episode, we’ll hear the story of a therapist who created the business only they could create. You’ll hear how they figured out stuff like online marketing, networking, identifying their niche, setting their fees, creating new services, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll hear about their struggles too. I’m committed to helping you get the inspiration and the information you need to make your private practice better. Starting Now. I’m Annie Schuessler. The podcast is Therapist Clubhouse. I hope you’ll go to itunes and subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode. See you in the clubhouse.

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Annie Schuessler of The Rebel Therapist ®. First, Laura mentioned the high incidence of helping professionals leaving their fields due to stress and burnout, and how this conversation inspires hope for helpers who feel stuck and are considering changing careers. Annie and Laura talked about how helpers and healers can pivot when the day to day is leading them to exhaustion and overwhelm. Annie's program that helps private practice therapists pivot is opening and she has a special offer, detailed in the show notes!Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® where she shares stories of people creating unique and innovative businesses. She was a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. Her mission is to help people trained as therapists create and launch exceptional programs beyond the therapy room. She lives in San Francisco with her spouse and two children. When she's not recording a podcast or working with her clients, you can find her trying to convince her family to play Catan with her or watering one of 75 house plants. Annie Schuessler of Rebel Therapist is opening early registration for Create Your Program, her process to help you create and sell your own signature program beyond private practice. Folks who sign up between June 19th and June 26th, 2023, will get 3 extra months of access before live calls begin. Register here: https://rebeltherapist.me/createFind all of the resources on Annie's website here: https://rebeltherapist.me/Listen to Rebel Therapist® here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-therapist/id1229921995 Find Annie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annieschuessler Trauma Therapist Network is a wonderful place for therapists to find the antidote to isolation: connection! Registration is currently open to the waiting list. Join the waitlist now and you'll receive an e-mail offer for early access and a special discount! Doors close 6/30 and Early Access ends 6/20!Get 16 meals for FREE when you try HelloFresh using our coupon code! Go to https://hellofresh.com/chat16 and use code chat16 for 16 FREE meals PLUS free shipping!Therapists: bilateralstimulation.io is a free and simple tool used by more than 10,000 EMDR therapists worldwide to provide bilateral stimulation to their clients, during both telehealth and in-person EMDR sessions. With their software, you can provide visual and auditory BLS, and with their groundbreaking remote tactile buzzers you can even provide tactile BLS over the internet!The basic version of their BLS tool is free, and for Therapy Chat listeners, they offer an extended two-month trial of their paid version as well as a special discount on their remote tactile BLS buzzers. Visit bls.software to learn more and claim your special offer! Follow Laura on TikTok (/@therapychatpod) where video clips from Therapy Chat episodes are being posted, along with other short form video content.Find Laura's most frequently recommended resources for learning about trauma here - includes recommended books and trainings.Love Therapy Chat? Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts to help more people find the show!Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes, now featuring E-prescribe! Use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!!Find a trauma therapist near you at Trauma Therapist Network's trauma therapist directory. www.traumatherapistnetwork.com Trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy