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Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we chat with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep about common documentation issues that come up in group practice.  We discuss: Maelisa's background and business, QA Prep Why there aren't black and white guidelines for documentation How to determine what to include in documentation  The most common people who will read your notes Informed consent and documentation, especially for vulnerable populations Progress note templates and policies Collaborative documentation in group practice Why clinicians find documentation so stressful Our upcoming CE training with Maelisa on Client Centered Documentation Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. PCT Resources CE Training: Client-Centered Documentation: How to Write Ethical, Effective, and Efficient Progress Notes Join Dr. Maelisa McCaffery as she offers a practical and principled guide to mastering progress notes that meet medical necessity standards, support continuity of care, and respect client rights and confidentiality. Plus: Dr. McCaffery's documentation packet to help you improve your notes including: Sample progress note Progress statement formula and examples  Phrases to use for sensitive and politically charged topics  3 legal-ethical CE credit hours Live (May 9th, 2025) *and* Recorded On-Demand Self-Study CE Training Ideal for clinical leadership + all clinicians Special Office Hours with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey: Join Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey as she and the PCT team tackle *your* specific questions regarding documentation. This is special access to top experts in our industry available only to Practice Care Premium members. Register to attend these special sessions through Practice Care Premium. You can get Office Hours through Practice Care, or get 3 months of complimentary access through our Telemental Health Certificate Program. Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) +  assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices -- care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.

Is AI Really Ready for Therapists? An interview with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey Curt and Katie interview Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep about her assessment of the AI tools available for therapists. We chat about the high expectations many clinicians have for note writing tools (and whether these expectations are really reasonable right now). We also look at what therapists are getting wrong when starting to use these tools, exploring some concerns related to HIPAA compliance and who is actually putting together these tech tools. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode, we talk about the development of AI tools for therapists Curt and Katie asked Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey to come on and talk about what she thinks about AI for documentation. What are therapists getting wrong about AI? ·      Therapists believe that AI can do their notes, but it is often a lot of work and/or is an expensive application is required ·      There is a choice when using a free platform and/or an untrusted platform is that you are either writing an insufficient note or adding PHI, which causes you to break HIPAA ·      AI for notes takes a very long time due to how slowly they process the information as well as your need to review and edit each note ·       Some platforms are claiming to be HIPAA compliant and are not What are the different ways that AI works to provide documentation? ·      AI listens to the session and/or you upload the recording or a transcript ·      You enter the information on what happened in the session and AI writes the formal notes What do therapists need to know about an AI platform before using it? ·      Checking for actual HIPAA compliance versus a false statement about HIPAA compliance ·      Understand how it is telling you to use the software ·      Do they give you a BAA? ·      The pricing is relatively similar to an EHR - $10-$40 per month ·      This is not an electronic health record or practice management system ·      Some of the AI applications do not have access to the diagnosis, assessment, treatment plans, so you will have to insure that you prove medical necessity and demonstrate the clinical loop Are these AI platforms really ready for therapists? ·      The tech experts are taking care of data security ·      Many companies are still figuring these things out ·      All of the platforms Maelisa tested created fake elements of sessions (i.e., put things in the notes that did not happen) What else can therapists use AI for? ·      Creating templates for progress notes (i.e., not for a specific client, no PHI) ·      Creating resources for clients What do therapists need to do for their clients if they are using AI? ·      You must inform your client that you are using AI (informed consent) ·      AI is experimental, so it must be optional for your clients to opt in ·      You must insure that the platform is actually secure and HIPAA compliant ·      Ethics codes aren't really saying anything, but some statements could be coming out soon on the ethics of how to use AI with or for clients What do therapists need to know about AI? ·      It is very new and changing constantly ·      This is going to happen, so we need to understand and participate in this transition ·      New resources will be created through AI Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

Writing notes and doing other private practice paperwork can be a HUGE stressor for therapists, but what if it didn't actually have to be tedious, hard, or take hours of precious time? It's no secret that writing notes have become a sore point for a lot of therapists (and even has been a factor in therapists leaving the profession), but my guest in this episode, Maelisa McCaffrey, has created a simple and stress-free way to manage all private practice paperwork that has helped many therapists get on track and free up their time. In this episode, I talk with Maelisa McCaffrey, owner of QA Prep and a psychologist, about her journey into creating a simple way to manage and simplify the note-taking process in private practice (and possibly even make it fun). We also talk about how to manage all the paperwork with a neurodivergent brain and stay on schedule to spend less time doing notes and more time resting and finding work-life balance. More about Maelisa McCaffrey, Psy.D.: Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. With her business https://www.qaprep.com/ (QA Prep), she empowers therapists through trainings and consultation on clinical documentation. Maelisa focuses on the “why” behind the usual recommendations and encourages clinicians to think outside the box while also keeping their ethics intact. As someone with ADHD who's had to figure out what works through trial and error, Maelisa aims to make sure her trainings are practical, while also allowing for plenty of laughter and fun. QA Prep Website: https://www.qaprep.com/ (https://www.qaprep.com/)  Instagram: @maelisamccaffrey https://www.instagram.com/maelisamccaffrey/ (https://www.instagram.com/maelisamccaffrey/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maelisa-mccaffrey/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maelisa-mccaffrey/)  QA Prep YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytXRIFI17MtbmTh5QTJhsg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytXRIFI17MtbmTh5QTJhsg) Also, check out Maelisa's https://www.qaprep.com/crash-course (Free Private Practice Paperwork Crash Course). -------------------------------------------------------

On today's episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Maelisa McCaffrey (Hall).   This episode is for you if you are:   Stressed out by writing notes and feel that your notes aren't “good enough” Unsure how to catch up on documentation and prevent falling behind on it again Curious about the most common mistakes therapists make with notes in private therapy practice Wondering why documentation can be so challenging for therapists in private practice And interested in learning what you can do to make improvements in your note-writing process to find more balance in your therapy practice.    I always love chatting with Maelisa, and found this conversation fruitful in so many ways! On this week's episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, Maelisa and I are diving headfirst into a touchy topic for many therapists: taking notes. Documentation can be such a pressure point and stressor for therapists in private practice, and Maelisa is here to help us understand why it can be stressful, reasons therapists get behind on documentation, as well as ways to improve your process to stay on top of documentation going forward. We dig into negative connotations we are taught about note-taking in private practice, and forge ahead with tangible steps to work smarter, not harder, to make documentation more manageable. If notes have been a point of stress for you, or if you are simply looking to improve your documentation process, I know you will gain something from this episode!    Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur   Did you enjoy learning from Maelisa? Connect with her on her website www.qaprep.com.  Get Maelisa's free guide and other resources at www.qaprep.com/crash-course 

In this episode of the Private Practice Elevation Podcast, you're going to hear a first-hand account of what it's like to do online marketing for a business over the span of 8 years.   The ups and downs. The good, the bad, and the ugly!   When it comes to marketing your private practice or new business online, it can often be so overwhelming to know where to start and what to focus on.   You could put a bunch of time and energy into one thing and still wonder where your ideal client is and why are they not showing up.   But over time, as you flex your marketing muscles and begin to see what's working and what isn't, your focus gets more refined and growth begins to occur.   I think one of the most helpful ways to learn about marketing a business online is to hear from people who have gone before you.   When you listen to someone explain their stories of what worked, what didn't, and the mistakes and successes they had, you can take those lessons and apply them to your own private practice.   That's exactly what we're doing with my conversation with Maelisa McCaffrey from QA Prep.   She's been marketing her business, QA Prep, online since 2014, so you'll be sure she's got a lot of marketing stories to tell.   Give a listen as she lays it all out there and shares tons of tips you can apply to your own marketing efforts. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Online marketing tips from Maelisa, who has been running a successful business online since 2014 The ups and downs of online marketing The most important things you can do at the very beginning of launching your business online that can pay huge returns in the future Tips for building an email list and reaching your ideal clients The importance of blogging and how it can impact your business for years to come Tips for writing blog posts consistently to improve your SEO and get more traffic More about my own story with blogging and reaching my audience online Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts If you're not yet subscribed to the podcast I want to encourage you to do that today. This is the best way to make sure you don't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe on iTunes.   And if you're feeling extra generous, I'd love to hear what you think about the podcast. Reviews help others find the podcast plus I'd really love to hear what you think! Click here to leave a review. Just click on “Ratings & Reviews” then “Write a review.” Let me know what you like best about the podcast. Thank you!   Links mentioned in this episode: QA Prep  Free Crash Course   About Maelisa McCaffrey Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. With her business QA Prep, she empowers therapists through trainings and consultation on clinical documentation. Maelisa focuses on the “why” behind the usual recommendations and encourages clinicians to think outside the box, while also keeping their ethics intact. As someone with ADHD who's had to figure out what works through trial and error, Maelisa aims to make sure her trainings are practical, while also allowing for plenty of laughter and fun.

Struggle with staying on top of writing therapy notes? You're not alone. Many clinicians struggle with documentation. Dr. Maelisa Hall joins me to discuss why clinicians struggle with writing progress notes (and it's not just time management!). She shares some of her best tips for writing efficient and clinically meaningful therapy notes including one I've implemented immediately after our chat. She also gives examples of how to document difficult clinical situations such as when a crime has occurred or when abuse has taken place. Dr. Maelisa Hall is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and serial entrepreneur. Maelisa helps therapists connect meaning to the typically mundane task of clinical paperwork through her business QA Prep. She enjoys creating trainings that are interactive and engaging so that clinicians leave with strategies they feel ready to use immediately. A true ENFP, Maelisa aims to make sure all of her endeavors are meeting a need in the community while also allowing for plenty of laughter and fun.HighlightsHow Maelisa became the "Documentation Diva". Maelisa's "QUOTE" system for understanding the barriers to completing  progress notesMaelisa's favorite tips for staying on top of therapy notes and documentationHow to handle those old notes that you just can't seem to remember in detailHow to write notes for complex clinical situationsResourcesFree Private Practice Paperwork Crash Course with Dr. Maelisa Hall ConnectDr. Maelisa HallWebsite:   https://www.qaprep.com/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

I have a super special guest today that I'm pretty dang excited about. I'm joined by the one, the only Dr. Melissa Hall! That is right, my biz bestie is back! (At least for today!)The reason we wanted to do this episode together, besides it being more fun is that we're going to talk about an ADHD strategy for getting things done. And you know, both of us have ADHD. We specialize in ADHD. We love supporting our ADHD community.So if you're about to tune out because you don't have ADHD, do not worry. The strategy actually works for everyone and it can be really helpful, but it's particularly helpful for all of our neuro-diverse peeps out there. Today we are doing a deep dive on body doubling. Body Doubling is one of those things that sounds so simple but it is a really great strategy. It may have been something that you are already doing and not even aware of it. I actually just kind of intuitively did this without knowing that I was doing this well before I understood, or even before I knew I had ADHD or that this strategy is actually a thing. We're going to talk about different ways to utilize the strategy and kind of our experience of things that do work and don't work so well.We go into what is Body Doubling, how to structure it, what can make it not as effective and why we think you should give it a shot. (It's research based ya'll).If you want to try it out with a pro, head on over to amberhawey.com/innercircle to learn all about the Inner Circle where we cowork EVERY month.Dr. Maelisa Hall is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Through her business QA Prep, she empowers therapists through trainings and consultation on clinical documentation. Maelisa focuses on the “why” behind the usual recommendations and encourages clinicians to think outside the box, while also keeping their ethics intact. A true ENFP, Maelisa aims to make sure all of her endeavors are meeting a need in the community while also allowing for plenty of laughter and fun.Website/Business Links: QA Prep https://www.qaprep.com/ Social Media Links: Instagram @maelisahall https://www.instagram.com/maelisahall/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maelisa-hall-psy-d-28923177 QA Prep YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytXRIFI17MtbmTh5QTJhsg Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The My Biz Bestie Community today:My Biz Bestie FacebookLet's Connect on Instagram

Mike speaks with Maelisa Hall on the merits of collaborative documentation. They discuss different types of collaborative and open documentation, ethical considerations, and barriers counselors encounter as they move toward more collaborative work. For more on Maelisa, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

In this episode, Dr. Maelisa Hall and I discuss how to survive burnout and take control of your career. If you want to realize new ways to use your clinical expertise, get clarity on the type of support needed to make a transition, all while leveraging being a great testimonial to increase your brand awareness, tune in now! ABOUT OUR GUEST In looking for an expert who transitioned their clinical career all while supporting a seemingly unrelated passion our guest stood out! Dr. Maelisa Hall is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. As the owner of two online businesses, My Digital Maven and QA Prep, she empowers other therapists by creating websites, consulting on SEO and online marketing, and providing continuing education courses on clinical documentation. Whether it's websites or paperwork, Maelisa focuses on the "why" behind the usual recommendations and encourages clinicians to think outside the box, while also keeping their ethics intact Connect using the links below: https://mydigitalmaven.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maelisahall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maelisa-hall-psy-d-28923177/ ABOUT OUR HOST Amelia Roberts is a digital native who officially became a practitioner of online marketing twelve years ago with a role as a virtual assistant. Student loans from nursing school inspired her to put her love of observing human nature, showing empathy and previous marketing experience to work in new ways and as a result, she was able to pay off her student loans in under 2 years. Now alongside other roles, you can find Amelia helping under-recognized professionals stand out and "get first dates" in business so that they can become thought leaders in the healthcare industry and beyond. When she is not optimizing human potential Amelia enjoys planning real and imagined food tours. You can connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaroberts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rn_solutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/RN_Solutions

You may be doing something you really love, but sometimes you have to make decisions that appease your heart. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall chit chat about Maelisa’s decision to step back from the My Biz Bestie podcast. Changing the structure of how everything works these days and shifting priorities has become […]

You may be doing something you really love, but sometimes you have to make decisions that appease your heart. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall chit chat about Maelisa’s decision to step back from the My Biz Bestie podcast. Changing the structure of how everything works these days and shifting priorities has become a common move for almost everyone. With this, Maelisa takes change to a more personally satisfying level by doing a major shift. Join the girls as they reminisce about some episodes, talk about priorities, seek out new friendships, and so much more. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Roy Huggins, your co-hosts of Person Centered Tech. Today’s episode is a conversation with the Documentation Diva herself, Dr. Maelisa Hall. Maelisa is the brains behind QAPrep.com, where she shares her endless wisdom on all things documentation for therapy practices. She offers resources on EHRs, HIPAA, supervision, consultation, and time management on her website.  In today’s chat with Maelisa, we’re talking about making sure you get paid by completing your documentation properly in your practice. We discuss documentation (particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic), quality assurance, telehealth, and telehealth reimbursement. We also talk about barriers to completing notes (including stress and burnout), strategies you can use to avoid clinicians getting behind in notes, reviewing notes for quality assurance, ways to measure progress, audits vs. case reviews, what you should be documenting right now, and communicating policies to clients.  Above all, we look at how proper documentation helps you bring in the money for your practice, provide clinically effective care, and provide professional development for your staff.  Stay tuned for future episodes! Resources QA Prep Website  Visit us on our website!

Are the questions you ask during a discovery call getting you what you need? Listen as Nikki coaches her guest, Maelisa Hall, about the questions she should include plus some ideas on how to draw clients to the packages she recommends. Nikki is a sales strategist and coach with over twenty-five years of sales experience, and she is here to offer you tips, techniques, and strategies to help you master the sales conversation. Dr. Maelisa Hall is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. As the owner of two businesses, My Digital Maven and QA Prep, she empowers other therapists by consulting on SEO and online marketing and providing continuing education courses on clinical documentation. Whether it's websites or paperwork, Maelisa focuses on the "why" behind the usual recommendations and encourages clinicians to think outside the box, while also keeping their ethics intact. Nikki shares ways Maelisa can promote her higher-end packages while still giving her clients exactly what they need. Listen as they discuss ideas on how to ask more leading questions during the discovery call, laying out the packages in a more thought-provoking way and how to show them why they should go with the one you recommend. "The sales process isn't about trying to convince someone to do something; it's about giving them the options that will meet their needs." "Create curiosity when you are talking about your products or services." These are just a few of the nuggets of genius that Nikki shares with us, but you will have to listen to hear the rest. If you are struggling with what to ask during a discovery call, you can't miss this episode.   In This Episode: [01:10] Welcome to the show, Maelisa! [01:23] Maelisa shares about her online business that focuses on teaching therapists SEO techniques for marketing. [02:59] She discusses the ethics around the way therapists can market their businesses. [04:23] Maelisa has a question about her website for Nikki about her pricing and packages. [05:51] Maelisa explains the different packages she offers and the options included in each. [08:20] Maelisa asks Nikki how she can sell more of the options B package. [09:51] In the discovery call, are you asking leading questions that are setting them up so that when you lay out the options, it makes sense that they need package B? [10:06] Nikki gives examples of what she means by leading questions. [11:42] Nikki suggests that Maelisa might need to look at her discovery questions. [12:40] Let the prospective client know which package you recommend and let them know why you think it would work best for them. [15:23] The sales process isn't about trying to convince anybody to do something; it's more about giving them the options that will meet their needs. [16:08] Do you know how to create curiosity when you are talking about your products or services? [16:38] Nikki suggests that Maelisa always starts with the bigger option first, working your way down. [18:56] What do I say if a client asks if they can start with option A but move to option B later? [20:49] Maelisa believes that asking more about the prospective clients' business will allow her to advise them better on which package they need. [22:21] Asking the client what they already know about SEO enables you to talk to them about what they need to know. [24:07] Maelisa, please let me know how your next discovery call goes. [24:16] What is one benefit you have received from being a part of the Sales Maven Society? [25:48] Thank you for being on the show and allowing people to learn from the question you asked.   Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch Email @yoursalesmaven Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Sales Maven Society To download free Resources from Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com/maven   Find Maelisa: My Digital Maven QA Prep Instagram | LinkedIn QA Prep YouTube Channel

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com. Check out their Myers-Briggs episode at https://www.mybizbestie.com/podcast/008   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

These days, no matter how small or big a business is, a website is necessary. Dr. Maelisa Hall, a licensed psychologist and the Founder of the digital marketing company called My Digital Maven explains why it’s important to have a website and digs into the three main reasons why people would seek out a website and explore it. With the need for having a business page also comes the necessity to make it functional. Maelisa highlights some of the challenges and key mistakes when creating business websites including linking the right people. She also shares the simplest but most vital information needed for a home page and the importance of having a site that’s easy to navigate. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Let’s face it, we’re all looking for productivity hacks for entrepreneurs. Since productivity isn’t exactly Maelisa and Amber’s forte they did what any creative entrepreneur would do. They outsourced this episode. Optimizing your time to get the most out of your day is a key to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Thankfully Maelisa and Amber have […]

Let’s face it, we’re all looking for productivity hacks for entrepreneurs. Since productivity isn’t exactly Maelisa and Amber’s forte they did what any creative entrepreneur would do. They outsourced this episode. Optimizing your time to get the most out of your day is a key to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Thankfully Maelisa and Amber have an awesome network of super resourceful entrepreneurs. Listen now to hear creative productivity hacks for entrepreneurs from these helpful biz owners.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Even if you are good at setting boundaries with friends and family, you may still struggle when setting boundaries with clients. Others struggle with boundaries in all parts of their life. Melissa Morris joins Maelisa and Amber on this episode of My Biz Bestie to set us straight on setting boundaries. Melissa is a business […]

Even if you are good at setting boundaries with friends and family, you may still struggle when setting boundaries with clients. Others struggle with boundaries in all parts of their life. Melissa Morris joins Maelisa and Amber on this episode of My Biz Bestie to set us straight on setting boundaries. Melissa is a business operations consultant that specializes in client processes. She helps service providers streamline and automate these processes. She also helps her clients with their client onboarding and client management. She has noticed in her extensive experience that so many of her clients need coaching on creating boundaries and expectations with their clients. You’ll definitely want to take some notes so that you can remember these helpful tips for setting boundaries with clients.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Chris talks with Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley, expert networkers and cohosts of the My Biz Bestie podcast. For many people, networking can be awkward and uncomfortable. Maelisa and Amber help our listeners build their social muscles and give healthy approaches to relationship building.   How do they get comfortable connecting with people and networking? What is modern-day networking about and how is it a long game? How it is important to be a trustworthy source in relationships They share the one thing you need that will push you out of your comfort zone If you do have a goal for a relationship, when is the right time to present your ‘ask” They share the value of a mastermind group and what to look for in such a group For more information, visit the show notes at https://plutusfoundation.org/2019/009-maelisa-hall-amber-hawley/

Are you ready to grow your business but don’t really know where to find small business financing? Amber and Maelisa met Joseph Hogue at FinCon and knew he had to come on the show. Joseph is a financial guru with 4 blogs and 10 published books, so he knows a thing or 2 about starting […]

Are you ready to grow your business but don’t really know where to find small business financing? Amber and Maelisa met Joseph Hogue at FinCon and knew he had to come on the show. Joseph is a financial guru with 4 blogs and 10 published books, so he knows a thing or 2 about starting a small business. He has an awesome YouTube channel called Let’s Talk Money that helps people learn more about finances. Discover Joseph’s creative small business financing ideas on this episode of My Biz Bestie.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Are you looking for some brilliant networking ideas from a master networker? Ramon Ray is not only the king of social media he is a networking genius. Amber and Maelisa have met Ramon at several conferences and have gleaned so much from his expert advice that they knew they had to have him share his networking ideas with everyone. Ray works with big brands but also helps small business owners connect. Although Ray is a people person and a natural networker he also has brilliant tidbits for those who don’t come to networking naturally.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Are you looking for some brilliant networking ideas from a master networker? Ramon Ray is not only the king of social media he is a networking genius. Amber and Maelisa have met Ramon at several conferences and have gleaned so much from his expert advice that they knew they had to have him share his […]

The Meyers Briggs personality types can be insanely complicated to understand but Maelisa and Amber are here to break it down for you. They will dive deep and go beyond the letters to show you how the personality test really works. Not only will they simplify this famous personality test, but show you why understanding […]

The Meyers Briggs personality types can be insanely complicated to understand but Maelisa and Amber are here to break it down for you. They will dive deep and go beyond the letters to show you how the personality test really works. Not only will they simplify this famous personality test, but show you why understanding yourself better makes you a better business owner and leader for your team. Listen to this episode (and check out the unedited video on their YouTube channel!) to dive deep and hear how the Myers Briggs can make you a better business owner and communicator.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Are you looking for new networking ideas to help you survive those in-person networking events? Networking can feel awkward for everybody, even for extroverts like Maelisa and Amber. Luckily they have come up with some networking tips to share with you. The networking extraordinaires have put together some advice based on their own experiences networking […]

Are you looking for new networking ideas to help you survive those in-person networking events? Networking can feel awkward for everybody, even for extroverts like Maelisa and Amber. Luckily they have come up with some networking tips to share with you. The networking extraordinaires have put together some advice based on their own experiences networking at many events. Listen to this episode to hear how to extricate yourself from uncomfortable conversations, how to make others feel comfortable, and how to set networking goals. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Business growth can stagnate if you become complacent. Have you been getting complacent in your business? Have you thought about what is keeping you stuck? Amber and Maelisa have both become a bit complacent in their businesses and are ready to make some changes. They are taking advantage of big changes in their lives to make small changes in their days and in their businesses to optimize their efficiency and create the most impact. Listen to this episode to hear how Amber and Maelisa are tackling complacency and making changes in their lives and their businesses. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Business growth can stagnate if you become complacent. Have you been getting complacent in your business? Have you thought about what is keeping you stuck? Amber and Maelisa have both become a bit complacent in their businesses and are ready to make some changes. They are taking advantage of big changes in their lives to […]

Before you invest in another business coaching course stop and listen to this episode of My Biz Bestie. If you are anything like Maelisa and Amber you have invested a ton of money in masterminds, courses, programs, and anything else you can think of to help your business grow. But how can you tell if you’re getting a good ROI? On this episode, the biz besties help you analyze whether or not you should buy that next business course (or join that mastermind, etc) or whether the one you are currently in is actually doing you any good. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Before you invest in another business coaching course stop and listen to this episode of My Biz Bestie. If you are anything like Maelisa and Amber you have invested a ton of money in masterminds, courses, programs, and anything else you can think of to help your business grow. But how can you tell if […]

Maelisa and Amber welcome self-care guru, Natalie MacNeil to discuss personal reflection, imbalance, and inner growth. Natalie has written 3 best selling books and is the visionary behind one of Forbes Top 100 websites for women. She has a new book called The Rituals coming out in the fall of 2019. You will want to download this one so that you can pause and reflect and then go back and listen again. Watch out because Natalie throws the inspirational knowledge bombs in every direction on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Maelisa and Amber welcome self-care guru, Natalie MacNeil to discuss personal reflection, imbalance, and inner growth. Natalie has written 3 best selling books and is the visionary behind one of Forbes Top 100 websites for women. She has a new book called The Rituals coming out in the fall of 2019. You will want to […]

Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income joins Maelisa and Amber today to discuss how to create a community with a purpose. Pat wasn’t always a podcaster and an entrepreneur but stumbled into his position after losing his job as an architect. He learned how to sell online due to his sheer desperation but found success […]

Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income joins Maelisa and Amber today to discuss how to create a community with a purpose. Pat wasn’t always a podcaster and an entrepreneur but stumbled into his position after losing his job as an architect. He learned how to sell online due to his sheer desperation but found success in his hard work, research, and failure. He created his podcast because he wanted to share his knowledge with others. He knows that his podcast helps to normalize what other entrepreneurs are going through. The community he has built is full of raving fans and through it, he has learned how to give and how to ask. Listen to Pat’s advice on how to create a community in your space on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

You may feel driven to become a successful entrepreneur, but what are the costs? On this episode of My Biz Bestie Maelisa and Amber examine the 4 burner theory to see if successful entrepreneurs really can have it all. Everyone wants to be successful, but is it possible to become successful in all the major areas in life? Listen in as Amber and Maelisa unpack this interesting theory about life balance, what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, and what success really means. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Pam Andrews and Paula Kinney may not share the same industry but sharing the same business mindset drew them close and brought them to be biz besties. Pam Andrews is known as the Scholarship Shark and is a college admissions consultant. She gives moms more joy and less stress as they embark into the scary world of college admissions. Paula Kinney is an interior designer who offers virtual interior design services and runs the Love Your Next Kitchen Design Studio out of Cleveland, Ohio. These vivacious biz besties join Amber and Maelisa on this episode of My Biz Bestie to talk about their biz bestie relationship, business mindset, and how they don’t need to be in the same industry to be biz besties. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

My Biz Bestie biz hero, Denise Duffield-Thomas, joins the besties to talk about money archetypes, personality tests, and her new book Chillpreneur. You have probably heard Maelisa and Amber gush over Denise Duffield-Thomas (or DDT to the biz besties) on previous episodes. She is actually part of the My Biz Bestie origin story! DDT is a money mindset mentor that helps you understand your relationship with money so that you can actually make money. She has written 2 previous books: Lucky Bitch, and Get Rich Lucky Bitch, and most recently she has published Chillpreneur. Listen to this exciting biz hero episode to learn how you can use the money archetypes to better your relationship with money. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

My Biz Bestie biz hero, Denise Duffield-Thomas, joins the besties to talk about money archetypes, personality tests, and her new book Chillpreneur. You have probably heard Maelisa and Amber gush over Denise Duffield-Thomas (or DDT to the biz besties) on previous episodes. She is actually part of the My Biz Bestie origin story! DDT is […]

Welcome to the Inspired Therapist Podcast! Today Leanne is joined by Maelisa Hall from QA Prep to talk to teach us how to make our documentation more meaningful. As therapists we take notes for every session with a client. It can become a little difficult to manage so many notes, but Maelisa has some tips to streamline the process. She recommends using a collaborative documentation process which will benefit both the therapist and the client. It helps us because we can get really valuable information from taking the last 5 minutes of the session to review with the client what their key take aways were. And it helps the client because they don’t secretly worry you’re writing notes that you think they are crazy. Clients felt empowered and became more involved. Mostly importantly, if we involve the client in the process of recalling the discoveries of the session and giving them the opportunity to review in their own minds the things they’ve learned they’ll make faster progress. As you know, our memories are more strongly linked to the act of recalling an event than actually experiencing the event. Reach out to Maelisa Hall by e-mail here: drmaelisahall@gmail.com Here is a special link to her Crash Course and her new resources: https://www.qaprep.com/inspired Want to bring more inspiration and success into your practice? Check out the Inspired Therapist Online Course! https://www.theinspiredtherapist.com/course

Do you know how to hire the right person? We are all looking for a unicorn, that perfect person to help you with all of your needs. You know they must be out there, but how do you find the right person for the job and then keep them on? Hiring and retaining good people is a huge struggle for all business owners. If you struggle with finding the right help for your business, you’ll want to listen to episode 48 of My Biz Bestie as Maelisa and Amber share useful tips on how to hire the right person to meet all of your needs. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Do you use social media to get advice or recommendations from friends, colleagues, acquaintances or groups of like minded business owners? I see it every day… People will post a question asking for recommendations for service providers and for software or tools. There are two topics of discussion here, let's break down the software or tools question first. Let's say it says : “What software should I use for courses?” Such a simple question… And there will be a myriad of answers. Some top picks that will be in the list are Thinkific, Kajabi, MemberVault, Teachable and the list will then go on to include WordPress plugins like Lifter LMS and Wishlist Member and it will go further and someone will suggest using email marketing to deliver the content. All valid answers… But... Here's the biggest concern I have with this approach: the people who are responding may not know anything about you, your business, your zone of genius or your style of work. People who respond with their recommendations are doing the best that they can and have the best of intentions. It's simply that without looking at you tech stack, goals, team and creation style, there is no way of knowing which one will be best for you, your team and your audience. Crowd-sourcing can only take us so far. The rest of the way to making a decision takes effort from you. What if, instead of the crowd sourcing approach, you had a reliable adviser who could do all the leg work for you. The results of this approach are measurable. It all saves time… And time is something we cannot create more of. There will be no need to sift through the responses and determine which tools to evaluate further. No need to do cost-value analysis. And no need to look at how each new tool may or may not fit into your existing tech stack. But Jaime, I don't have a trusted tech adviser… I beg to differ… You're listening to the tech of business podcast and are a member of the tech of business community, so I'm you're unofficial adviser! To work with me in an official way, let's get a tech breakthrough session on the calendar… Go to https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and click on the Tech Breakthrough button. Let's put this in perspective... would you ever ask a florist to design your kitchen? ask your bookkeeper to design your website? rely on my best friend's opinion on the layout of your office matter at all? So why then does their opinion matter when it comes to the tech that you use in your business? Those are quite abstract, so let's flip that on its side to make it a bit more relevant and we'll ask the question again… What if your florist just worked with a store front designer, would you then feel confident asking them to help you design your kitchen? What if your bookkeeper used to build websites? What about if my best friend was your exact avatar? Would that change how their opinions are taken? Perhaps they would -- but wouldn't it be far better to ask them privately. You'll be sure to get their opinion and have an actual conversation with them. And that is what makes it different than the crowd-sourcing I've seen so much lately. I'm not bashing the crowd-sourcers nor the crowd giving the feedback, I'm showing that there is a better way. It's faster, has a great success rate and higher ROI. Let's look at the second version of this question… “Who do you recommend as a business coach?” Whoa! That's quite a tough question to answer on a social media post. I could probably list 10 different coaches in answer to that question, because I love connecting with business coaches. But which one or two to tag or mention on your post… Well, I'd have to dig into what I think you need in your business and cross reference that with my favorite coaches. What if my assumptions are wrong? What if you need a life coach or branding expert instead of a business coach? See how quickly a crowd-sourcing question can lead us all astray? I said it earlier, don't get me wrong… Asking for recommendations and suggestions is FABULOUS. It's more a matter of asking trusted advisers rather than opening up a door to everyone else's experiences and opinions. So, when is crowd-sourcing a good option? In this versus that scenarios like, “I've narrowed my course platform down to two options (A) and (B). What is your least favorite thing about each of them? And please do not provide any alternatives, I'm too far down the evaluation to add any new options.” In this case, asking for the shortcomings of both options will help you figure out if there is a big issue you might have overlooked. My friends Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall host the My Biz Bestie podcast. On episode 33 (season 3, episode 1) they share the 6 areas of your life that create your business support system. Here's the link to that episode: The 6 Areas of Your Life That Create Your Business Support System #33 What I love so much about what Amber an Maelisa have done is that they break down in order of importance who we are best asking advice from. These six are yourself, your biz bestie, your inner circle, your team, your loved ones and your community. So instead of going to the outer ring of our support system first and ask for recommendations from social media, start from the core and work your way out. I suspect that most beneficial suggestions and feedback will come from your biz bestie or your inner circle. Amber and Maelisa describe the inner circle as The inner circle could be people in a mastermind, mentors, collaborators, or simply people you are close to. Your inner circle is a group of people that you share your wins with and they have seen the progress that you have made in your business. I'd be honored to be part of your inner circle. Engage with me in the tech of business community, send me an email to Jaime@techofbusiness.com, comment on my Instagram posts (I'm @techofbusiness) And when you want to make it official, book a tech strategy session! From time to time I also host office hours and open online chats on my schedule. I always send announcements for those to my email subscribers (click here to subscribe: https://techofbusiness.com/quickcheck/) Thank you for hanging out with me on the tech of business podcast. Please share this episode with a friend who is looking at tech and would appreciate a fresh perspective! Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com

Do you use social media to get advice or recommendations from friends, colleagues, acquaintances or groups of like minded business owners? I see it every day… People will post a question asking for recommendations for service providers and for software or tools. There are two topics of discussion here, let's break down the software or tools question first. Let's say it says : “What software should I use for courses?” Such a simple question… And there will be a myriad of answers. Some top picks that will be in the list are Thinkific, Kajabi, MemberVault, Teachable and the list will then go on to include WordPress plugins like Lifter LMS and Wishlist Member and it will go further and someone will suggest using email marketing to deliver the content. All valid answers… But... Here's the biggest concern I have with this approach: the people who are responding may not know anything about you, your business, your zone of genius or your style of work. People who respond with their recommendations are doing the best that they can and have the best of intentions. It's simply that without looking at you tech stack, goals, team and creation style, there is no way of knowing which one will be best for you, your team and your audience. Crowd-sourcing can only take us so far. The rest of the way to making a decision takes effort from you. What if, instead of the crowd sourcing approach, you had a reliable adviser who could do all the leg work for you. The results of this approach are measurable. It all saves time… And time is something we cannot create more of. There will be no need to sift through the responses and determine which tools to evaluate further. No need to do cost-value analysis. And no need to look at how each new tool may or may not fit into your existing tech stack. But Jaime, I don't have a trusted tech adviser… I beg to differ… You're listening to the tech of business podcast and are a member of the tech of business community, so I'm you're unofficial adviser! To work with me in an official way, let's get a tech breakthrough session on the calendar… Go to https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and click on the Tech Breakthrough button. Let's put this in perspective... would you ever ask a florist to design your kitchen? ask your bookkeeper to design your website? rely on my best friend’s opinion on the layout of your office matter at all? So why then does their opinion matter when it comes to the tech that you use in your business? Those are quite abstract, so let’s flip that on its side to make it a bit more relevant and we’ll ask the question again… What if your florist just worked with a store front designer, would you then feel confident asking them to help you design your kitchen? What if your bookkeeper used to build websites? What about if my best friend was your exact avatar? Would that change how their opinions are taken? Perhaps they would -- but wouldn’t it be far better to ask them privately. You’ll be sure to get their opinion and have an actual conversation with them. And that is what makes it different than the crowd-sourcing I’ve seen so much lately. I’m not bashing the crowd-sourcers nor the crowd giving the feedback, I’m showing that there is a better way. It’s faster, has a great success rate and higher ROI. Let’s look at the second version of this question… “Who do you recommend as a business coach?” Whoa! That's quite a tough question to answer on a social media post. I could probably list 10 different coaches in answer to that question, because I love connecting with business coaches. But which one or two to tag or mention on your post… Well, I'd have to dig into what I think you need in your business and cross reference that with my favorite coaches. What if my assumptions are wrong? What if you need a life coach or branding expert instead of a business coach? See how quickly a crowd-sourcing question can lead us all astray? I said it earlier, don't get me wrong… Asking for recommendations and suggestions is FABULOUS. It's more a matter of asking trusted advisers rather than opening up a door to everyone else's experiences and opinions. So, when is crowd-sourcing a good option? In this versus that scenarios like, “I've narrowed my course platform down to two options (A) and (B). What is your least favorite thing about each of them? And please do not provide any alternatives, I'm too far down the evaluation to add any new options.” In this case, asking for the shortcomings of both options will help you figure out if there is a big issue you might have overlooked. My friends Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall host the My Biz Bestie podcast. On episode 33 (season 3, episode 1) they share the 6 areas of your life that create your business support system. Here's the link to that episode: The 6 Areas of Your Life That Create Your Business Support System #33 What I love so much about what Amber an Maelisa have done is that they break down in order of importance who we are best asking advice from. These six are yourself, your biz bestie, your inner circle, your team, your loved ones and your community. So instead of going to the outer ring of our support system first and ask for recommendations from social media, start from the core and work your way out. I suspect that most beneficial suggestions and feedback will come from your biz bestie or your inner circle. Amber and Maelisa describe the inner circle as The inner circle could be people in a mastermind, mentors, collaborators, or simply people you are close to. Your inner circle is a group of people that you share your wins with and they have seen the progress that you have made in your business. I'd be honored to be part of your inner circle. Engage with me in the tech of business community, send me an email to Jaime@techofbusiness.com, comment on my Instagram posts (I'm @techofbusiness) And when you want to make it official, book a tech strategy session! From time to time I also host office hours and open online chats on my schedule. I always send announcements for those to my email subscribers (click here to subscribe: https://techofbusiness.com/quickcheck/) Thank you for hanging out with me on the tech of business podcast. Please share this episode with a friend who is looking at tech and would appreciate a fresh perspective! Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com

Do you know how to use the Enneagram in relationships? Amber and Maelisa love how much personality tests can help people learn about themselves and interact with others. Enneagram expert, Chrissie Wywrot joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss this fascinating ancient tool that can help you discover more about yourself and others that […]

Do you know how to use the Enneagram in relationships? Amber and Maelisa love how much personality tests can help people learn about themselves and interact with others. Enneagram expert, Chrissie Wywrot joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss this fascinating ancient tool that can help you discover more about yourself and others that are close to you. Find out more about the Enneagram and how you can use it to improve your relationships in both your personal life and in your professional life on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. This is Part 2 in a two part series. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/86   Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com.   Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   New Popcorn Finance Popsocket is Available!!! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Popsocket   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance  

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. This is Part 1 in a two part series. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/86   Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com.   Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   New Popcorn Finance Popsocket is Available!!! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Popsocket   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance  

We've known Maelisa a long time. You might know her too from https://www.qaprep.com/ (QAprep.com) But what you may not know is she started QAprep first and now is building her private practice. What's even more interesting are the services she offers in her private practice...again...like last week, it's out of the box. Check it out!

Today we are talking about Dr. Maelisa's path to building a private practice and it is unlike any other. Founder of http://qaprep.com/ (QAPrep.com), when I first met Maelisa she wanted nothing to do with having a private practice, but after some inspiration she decided that it was time to open up her own brick and mortar office but with a twist. As a psychologist who is an expert in paperwork and helping therapists get a hold of their notes, she also offers coaching and does contract work doing assessments and therapy. This is a must listen to interview full of wisdom from Maelissa.