Podcasts about private practice owner

In this episode of Physical Therapy Private Practice Secrets of the Top 10%, host Brian Gallagher dives deep into often-overlooked areas that could transform your private practice. He discusses the power of managing by data and metrics rather than intuition, how to maximize productivity by setting aside admin time, and why knowing the math behind your practice is essential for sustained growth. Brian also shares valuable insights on outsourcing, controlling payroll costs, and effectively scaling up for a profitable 2025. Key Topis Discussed: Set Dedicated Admin Time Rely on Data, Not Just Instinct Keep Payroll in Check Outsource Wisely These essential actions will help you build a practice poised for success in 2025!

Join the conversation as I chat with my hubby Joseph Green, MBA about all things finance, including how to avoid bankruptcy in your private practice!

Are you wondering what it looks like to double your therapy income as a Private Practice Owner? Then this episode is for you! This week's guest had an incredible experience in the Therapist of Coach Collective and is back to share how she transformed her business with you!    Ana Rodriguez was a part of the Therapist to Coach Collective for a full 12 months. She's a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas and a life coach worldwide. She is a first-generation Mexican American Latina, mother of two, the eldest daughter of immigrants, and she has been a bilingual therapist since 2016. She's worked in different settings in both the nonprofit and for-profit spaces. In 2022, Anna decided to bet on herself and begin her entrepreneurial journey.   Since Anna has opened her private practice, Bianey Counseling Services, PLLC. In 2023 she expanded her services to include private coaching in her work. Ana is passionate about working with first-generation high-achieving Latinas like herself. As a first-gen Latina, Ana knows the pressures and difficulty of navigating family expectations, language, and cultural barriers all while figuring out who you are today Anna is on a mission to help other Latina women also find that balance for themselves and finally feel enough Anna is an incredible incredible incredible therapist and life coach.    This episode really breaks down how transformative her experience was in the Therapist to Coach Collective. Anna was able to grow her income by offering coaching to her clients while working part-time. As a result, she attracted new coaching clients, enjoyed a better work-life balance, and explored new options for her and her business.      Ready to hear more? Let's dive in! Topics covered on [SEO KEYWORD]: What it's like to double your income with coaching services   Why coaching is more reliable than group practice  How coaching gave Anna more freedom to serve her clients  How to recognize when you're burned out     Connect with Anna Rodriguez: Website: https://www.bianeycounseling.com/  Instagram: @annabianeyrodriguez/    Connect with Liz Fernandez: Instagram: @lifewithhliz Therapist to Coach Collective Waitlist Apply for 1:1: private coaching From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series   Resources from this episode: Sign up for my FREE Webinar “How to Double your Therapy Income with 1 Coaching Offer & 2 Clients per month” Therapist to Coach Collective Waitlist Apply for 1:1: private coaching  

Minimizing your tax burden is vital to maximizing your cash flow. Every dollar NOT paid to the government (ethically) is a dollar that goes to you and your household. There are many opportunities to decrease what you owe, and in this episode, Eric Miller of Econologics shares with the Physical Therapy Owners Club audience the strategies they should be using to decrease as much of your taxes as possible.Want to talk about how we can help you with your PT business, or have a question you want to ask? Book a call with Nathan - https://calendly.com/ptoclub/discoverycallLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Amanda Fludd, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Private Practice Owner, Corporate Mental Health Consultant, and Mindset Coach for Minority Women in Business. Amanda brings over 15 years of experience from the therapy couch to help women elevate their lives without guilt, anxiety, or fear.In this episode, Amanda shares her passion for women embracing their mental health and pursuing their purpose. With her background as a Trauma Therapist, she has a unique edge as a Mindset Coach, infusing a holistic mind-body approach to inspire women to have the confidence to show up online and leverage their expertise despite perfectionism, doubt, or fears.Amanda is not just a professional but also a mom of two young children, a devoted wife, a woman of faith, and a child of Caribbean parents. She understands the complexities of our experiences that shape who we are and how we respond to life. Her insights and wisdom are invaluable, and you won't want to miss this episode!Tune in to our podcast to hear Amanda's inspiring journey and learn how to embrace your mental health while pursuing your purpose.Follow Amandawww.amandafludd.comIG: @amanda.fluddFB: @amanda.fluddSupport the showSubscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awaken-to-purpose-podcast/id1547740739Subscribe to the Awaken to Purpose YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlP4_rGBiSUSC6VMhftpbA/featuredFollow me on IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamdrvernellTake the K-12 Education Market Quiz: https://bit.ly/K12EducMarketQuizTake The FREE Purpose Walk Quiz: https://vdeslonde.kartra.com/survey/ZJtoXfdP3elFPurchase my book, From Pain to Purpose: https://drvernell.com/from-pain-to-purpose/ Grab my Freebie on the 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Pursuing Profitable Opportunities with Schools & Districts: https://bit.ly/5_Pitfalls_FreebieIf you're ready to sell to schools and districts, sign up for the Position Your Proposal with Purpose Course: https://bit.ly/P3Accelerator

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Welcome to 2024! Many physical therapists that we've spoken to recently seem to be moving into the new year in a sort of frustrated haze. Picture this: if you use the right tools to fight your way through the jungle, you will make it to the beautiful lagoon on the other side. Prepare yourself for the new year with our informed physical therapy industry predictions.  Episode at a glance: Our goals for the podcast for 2024 Focus on your objectives for 6-12 months from now You own time, it does not own you  Physical therapy industry predictions (researched and opinion)  

The end of the year poses a great time for us to self-reflect and project for the future. If you keep doing what you're doing, you're going to keep getting what you've got! Don't go another year saying “I wish”, “I should”, or “I could.” Give your staff the gift of merit-based compensation and give yourself the gift of entrepreneurship in private practice!  Episode at a glance: Our 300th episode! What you didn't get in PT School What is freedom? Be the Go-Getter **Special discount if you purchase MEG Academy before the end of the year!

This week, we give you the key elements that are sure to help solve your recruiting problems. The top 10% want to reap the benefits of their hard work, understand your purpose, and win alongside the group. How do you attract these A-team players? Implement a value point system and the Pay-for-performance model - which is all pros, no cons! Learn how to cultivate a culture where your employees aren't working FOR you, but are participating WITH you.  Episode at a glance: Tools for hiring & recruiting Cure the staffing shortage disease Implement a value point system The bulletproof Pay-for-performance model Shorten the runway when hiring! 4-step rollout process  

The “new normal” is that there is no normal. As the owner, you set the tone for your practice; and we tend to see a dramatic difference between the owners who have had executive training, versus those who haven't. Put on your business hat and ask yourself - are you willing to change the way that you exchange with your patients? Learn which stats you should look at when evaluating your insurances, and which fee schedules the top 10% of practices are already winning with. Episode at a glance: Why does your business exist? Top fee schedules Insurance payor advice Proportion breakdown and stats  

We're spanning our mindset across generations today. You can resist the pressure of group agreement by learning how to out-create yesterday. This is the game that you chose to play, so let's elevate it! Your dream is still possible, even today. Also, learn how to harness the power of meetings!  Episode at a glance: The individual versus the group This is the game you chose to play Somebody out there is succeeding  The power of meetings  

This week we are excited to feature not just a second, but a third career dietitian Jessica Beardsley, MS, RDN, LDN! She began her switch to what is now dietetics while pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Before owning her current business, Jessica Beardsley Nutrition LLC, and pursuing the RD credential, Jessica held a 4 year career in graphic design which she adored. However, her calling wasn't fully reached until she got introduced to dietetics which she found blended her love for science from biomedical engineering and creativity with graphic design. In this episode, Jessica shares her story, advice for those wanting to switch careers, how to switch careers to dietetics, advice for handling the switch financially, and things she relied on during the process. Jessica's website: https://www.jessicabeardsley.com/

In this episode, we elaborate on the three phases of ownership and implore you to evaluate which one you are in, and how you're planning to advance. There are definite tools and solutions to help you along each phase and to create your own future. Implement these tips to grow and outpace yesterday!  Episode at a glance: Three phases of ownership Ownership = freedom Fill the knowledge void Adopt the Owner Mindset  

We have noticed a definite mindset shift over the last couple of months. We are all aware of the Income Squeeze, but there is a difference between the mindset of something happening to you, versus discovering ways that you can rise to the challenge. Believe it or not, someone in the private practice space IS winning. Shift your focus and go from vision to victory!  Episode at a glance: Don't be the Know-It-All owner Manage by situation Don't do it alone PT's do care, not Billing  

This week, we are excited to welcome Jimmy McKay, DPT from PT Pintcast to the show! The staffing shortage is not a new issue, nor is it the worst obstacle that the physical therapy profession has ever overcome. Come along for the ride as Jimmy and Brian volley back and forth with their actionable solutions to the staffing shortage in today's work environment. Be the top 10% of private practices that own this mindset and implement these tools! Episode at a glance: Are you making your good work well known? Sell benefits, and features will follow Individual and group self-assessment Understand your audience and your “shared why” What's your USP (Unique Selling Point)? Links: • PT Pintcast: https://www.ptpintcast.com  • Contact Jimmy: jimmy@ptpintcast.com 

It's not about perfection, it's about improvement. Conferences like the APTA's Private Practice offer a great way to invest in yourself and in the future of the physical therapy profession. Let's not wallow in what is happening to us, rather let's evaluate what we're going to DO about it. No situation lasts forever and you can get the tools that you need to make a real difference.  Episode at a glance: Honest feedback about the event What can be done about it? Be a force of change  6 solutions to implement today  

We are all looking for solutions to help us combat the challenges that we're facing in business today. Here's the secret… the solution is YOU! It might feel like there's a lot to complain about, but what do you plan to do about it? Get the training and systems of operation that you need to elevate yourself and your staff! Episode at a glance: Evaluate the “why” Accept that you don't know everything  Don't be a martyr  The power of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) Review your website  

This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Michelle Collie, DPT - the CEO of Highbar Physical Therapy. Originally founded as Performance Physical Therapy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Highbar now operates over 25 clinics across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts and is rapidly expanding throughout the Northeast. No matter what stage you're at in private practice, this could be the solution you've been looking for to strengthen your business.  Episode at a glance: You don't have to do it alone What is a partnership with Highbar like? Alternative compensation models Practice at the top of your license  Learn more about Highbar: https://highbar.foleon.com/ma/revolutionizing-the-industry-with-highbar-912/  Contact: mcollie@highbarhealth.com Cell: 401-952-4516 Come meet Highbar at our PPS Social Party! RSVP today: https://promptemr.com/ppsparty/   

This week, we're excited to welcome back Garrett Salpeter from Neufit! This is not your mother's TENS unit… this is an advanced technology that garners ground-breaking results and sets you apart from every other clinic in your zip code. Tune in to learn the science behind this cutting-edge device and the clinical outcomes that you can expect for your patients!   Episode at a glance: Functional recovery for MS patients Neubie application and results Recent and upcoming studies Be willing to look! Learn more about the Neubie: https://www.neu.fit/meg  Call 512-246-0337 or email sales@neu.fit Come meet Neufit at our PPS Social Party! RSVP today: https://promptemr.com/ppsparty/   

This week we are thrilled to welcome the power couple, Wendy & Mark Lucas from Virtual Sally! When we talk about advancing your clinic with technology, this is what we're talking about. Modern problems require modern solutions - combat The Income Squeeze by optimizing your front desk system and becoming the practice of the future.  Episode at a glance: How does a virtual front desk work? How does it integrate with your current system? This moves you into the Progressive PT Practice Model      

How do you stand out if you're located in a crowded physical therapy market? There are two components to this: personnel and public. Modernizing your practice is a MUST in today's environment! Learn how to put in a new structure that leverages advanced technology to enable you to outperform your competitors.  

WebPT has once again hosted an insightful and innovative Ascend event. It really got us thinking… it's a new world out there! What do we mean by that? Our industry is at a crossroads - we are running up against The Income Squeeze situation, and it's nobody's fault! Here are some unfiltered thoughts, along with solutions (as always).  

Today, we present you with curated data to prove why you should strive to be transformational in your practice. These are the 5 reasons that you don't become a top performer in physical therapy private practice - paired with actionable solutions! Learn how to enhance the effect that you have in your community and in your work culture.

Culture is everything. This truly is the #1 key to having a successful practice in today's environment. Make it clear that your staff signed on to support your entire community, not just the patients on their schedule. Tune in for the secrets to elevating your practice culture! 

In our experience, the top 10% of practices are those with a solid company culture, are in demand with their public, and have a Net revenue of over 20% (financially healthy). Understand the rules of the game and take a close look at who you're involved with in business. Run with these top systems for optimizing your environment, structure and personnel management.

How can a Business Strategic Plan save your physical therapy practice? This is a powerful operational tool that defines the actions of an owner based on the goals that you wish to achieve. It helps you set goals for the year, and targets for each month and quarter. The BSP helps to keep things objective, not emotional!  

Why do you want to bring more cash into your clinic? We must accept that there are things to combat in our healthcare industry - for example, the ongoing threat of insurance cuts. There is a blatant need for change in order to stay ahead of the increasing cost of doing business. Learn how to implement these top options for cash-based success, and more.  

From Military Surgery training to Private Practice Owner and Author, my guest today has lived many facets of medicine.My guest is Dr Amy Vertrees, who is a General Surgeon and Coach for Physicians, and today she shares her amazing journey. Dr Vertrees is on a mission to help us all see what we didn't learn in residency, and encourages us to build skills and practices that help us develop into more of who we want to be, both in medicine and beyond.Join us as she drops gem tips, including how to "stop the treadmill," and what "CEO Time" can do for you.Amy Vertrees, MD is a board-certified general surgeon, Army veteran, certified coach,author and founder of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series. She served 17 years inthe Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel, and deploying 3 times to Afghanistanand Iraq as a general surgeon. After leaving the military, she was an employed surgeonthen created Columbia Surgical Partners, a private practice general surgery group. Shediscovered there were lessons that she was never taught in residency that werenecessary for a successful surgical career. She created the BOSS Business of SurgerySeries to fill in that gap and has used everything that she has learned to become asuccessful private practice general surgeon. The BOSS series includes a highly ratedpodcast, group coaching and 1:1 coaching and the book “Become the BOSS MD:Success Beyond Residency.”Website: https://www.bosssurgery.com/Facebook: “Become the BOSS MD Coaching”https://www.facebook.com/groups/249619353796932Instagram https://www.instagram.com/become_the_bossmd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-vertrees-md-20192a8b/Ready to learn more about Healing Perfectionism in Women Physicians? See all the details here. CME is available and space is limited, save your seat now. Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

The only way that things change in your life, is when you change them. It's time to go beyond “thinking outside the box” - throw away the box! Utilize these six tips and creative solutions to fight the ever-decreasing reimbursement in our physical therapy industry. Collect your Net Promoter Score and clinical outcomes to show objective data of your practice. And don't underestimate the power of the APTA!

One of our star clients, Jason Waz, PT has never had an issue hiring and retaining top talent, even in the competitive Florida market. Learn how Jason has expertly applied his MEG training to attract the best and the brightest, build “intrapreneurs”, hybridize his practice, and more! Discover what's possible when you apply successful recruiting strategies in your practice. 

Having individual resilience is a true ability. Question: do things seem to just be happening around you, or are you causing them to happen? Do you have actual control of your future? Do you want more than what you're experiencing in your day-to-day life? Get your head in the game and learn how to apply the Progressive PT Practice Model.  

Here is a snippet of my interview with James Lawrence at PPM Live 2022, where he talks about how to overcome doubts from friends and family, how important communication is, and how he ignores haters on social media. If you missed last year's event, don't worry! We're in the exact same hotel as last year, with the same amazing stage as last year, except this year's event is going to be TWICE as big and the money we've spent on SPEAKERS is TWICE as much... It means last year's event was epic, but this year's is going to be even better. Please do not miss out... Book your tickets here now: https://ppmlive23.com/

We know that the most important thing in business is trust. Even though Brian didn't qualify for this popular credit, he found tremendous value in the process and with the group that we highly recommend. This might be a fantastic opportunity for YOU - the practice owner! We're thrilled to welcome Joe, a Financial Advisor in the small business 401k space and Jose, an independent consultant - who both work closely with the AIA firm. Talk to the specialists to find out if you're eligible!   CONTACT (Let them know that you heard about them on this podcast!): Joe McNally – Financial Advisor, Excel Wealth Phone: 908-295-3954 Email: joem@excelwm.com Jose Salinas – Operations Manager Phone: 407-800-3629 Email: support@advisorservicegroup.com

Running a private practice is not always a walk in the park. So what do we do it all for? Are you doing it for the money? Revisit your purpose and implement these systems to achieve the ideal experience for your patients. Your patients are not just a “knee” or a “shoulder” - they are a person! Learn how to give them the best.   Episode at a glance:  Don't get stuck in the mechanics  You are in business for the patient  Share the brand  Enhance your environment (front desk!) 

Would you like to hear some of the secrets behind a thriving private practice? That's what you'll get in today's episode. When I started my private practice, I had a strong, clear and powerful vision for what I wanted to build. That, I now know, was a key driver in my success. I'll tell you more about what that vision was and how it guided every decision I made. (This is so important.)But we won't stop there. I'll also revel several other core strategies that I know contributed to the success of my practice. In this episode, you'll hear: 1. How I built a brand totally by accident.

First of all, give yourself some grace. There is a reason you're feeling overworked! Let's address some common misconceptions (that Brian learned the hard way) and delve into solutions for you to operate as a business owner first, a therapist second. Don't forget: there aren't enough hours in the day for you to outwork a lack of knowledge.  Episode at a glance:  Brian's story  Common misconceptions  Operational solutions to make your life easier  Operational solutions to make your life easier 

This week, we're revisiting the clinical side of your business to continue moving you away from the Fee-for-service model and in the direction of the Progressive PT Practice model - the future of our profession! Learn how to run your practice in 2023 and beyond with maximum viability and productivity using the Hybrid Practice model. Be a practice of the future, not a practice of the past!   Episode at a glance:  The practice model of the future Reduce your payroll  Personnel Improvement Program (PIP)  Two types of hybrid models  

Spoiler alert: it's not about your bank account! How do you and your staff truly thrive? You thrive, together. Despite the challenges in today's workforce, you can use these tools to elevate your environment and set your practice up for success. Stay in tune with your group both personally and professionally.     Episode at a glance:  What does it mean to “thrive”?  Ads to attract top talent  Professional development and mentorship  Conflict resolution 

This week we are so excited to interview Dr. Laura Park Figueroa! Laura is a nature-loving Occupational Therapist and the Founder of Outdoor Kids OT, Inc., a nature-based pediatric occupational therapy practice, and Therapy in the Great Outdoors, an online multi-disciplinary resource hub for nature-based pediatric therapists. What better place to help people make therapeutic gains than the great outdoors?!   Episode at a glance:  What is nature-based therapy?  Research-proven outcomes and benefits  The ConTiGO Approach  Braving real-life challenges  Business logistics for nature-based 

How can you best succeed in leadership? Don't forget, as the physical therapy practice owner you're a leader first, clinician second. We can't ignore that the cost of doing business continues to skyrocket. The fact is, the better you are able to lead, the more successful your private practice will be for it.   Episode at a glance:  The definition of leadership  The four types of owners  Observe, decide and act  Leadership concepts and abilities 

Starting a private practice is one thing, but keeping a private practice oncology clinic running for 3 years through a pandemic is a different thing entirely.Lisa Sylvestri, a seasoned oncology & lymphedema physical therapist, has been running her own private clinic (Oasis Physical Therapy & Wellness) for the past three years. Lisa's dedication to helping cancer patients regain their physical strength and improve their overall quality of life is truly inspiring. In this podcast interview, Lisa shared the behind-the-scenes details of what it takes to run a successful private oncology physical therapy clinic. From the challenges she has faced to the rewards she has reaped, Lisa's insights will undoubtedly be valuable to anyone who is considering starting their own private practice in this field.Save 25% on Lisa's new course, Starting a Lymphedema and Oncology Rehab Business - use discount code ONCOPT!Follow Oasis Physical Therapy & Wellness on Instagram.Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking. And it's easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!Grab your FREE checklist now! Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process. Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on TikTok.Follow TheOncoPT on Twitter.

This week, Bob Traynor sits down with Dan Schumaier, PhD, the founder of Ear Technology Corporation. He is the inventor of several products in use today in the hearing industry, including the Dry N Store hearing aid dryer and he currently holds about 400 patents worldwide. Dr. Schumaier was one of the very first audiologists in the country to dispense hearing aids and has run a successful private in Johnson City Tennessee for over 40 years. He got interested in audiology after serving as a medic during the Vietnam period and studying with renowned audiologist, Dr. Jerry Northern. He received his master's from Washington University in St. Louis and his PhD from Michigan State University. Dr. Schumaier helped start the graduate audiology program at East Tennessee State University but soon realized he did not like the bureaucracy of academia and went into private practice. He started doing diagnostics, hearing aids, and industrial hearing conservation, which was still a rare combination at the time. He decided to break the norms and took the risk of doing what he believed was right. Over the years, his private practice has grown to be one of the largest in the country. Today, he continues to innovate and contribute to the industry with his inventions and expertise. Dr. Schumaier has also recently begun a podcast series, Boost Your Own Business (BYOB) to provide tips and strategies for audiologists to improve their practice, specifically in increasing sales and bringing patients back into the office and help nurture a strong lasting relationship. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing

This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business.  In this episode, I am joined by Alexandria Wynter Russell, M.S., CCC-SLP. Alexandria is a Medical Speech Pathologist, Private Practice Owner, and Business Mentor. She has 10 years of experience as a medical speech pathologist specializing in the adult and senior population with chronic conditions and is helping patients to improve their cognitive, communication, language, and swallowing skills. Her holistic approach to therapy incorporates nutrition, advocacy, health literacy, community, and mental health into patients' plan of care. She has worked for some of the top healthcare systems in Philadelphia including Penn Medicine at Home & Hospice Services, Mercy Home Health, Bayada, and the ACTs Retirement Life Communities.  Over the last decade, she's specialized in treating the adult & senior population across multiple settings including: the home & community, subacute, memory units, psych units, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link:⁠ https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-creativecon/⁠ Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and benefits of running a private practice as an individual with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism. As a successful private practice owner, I'll share my personal experiences and insights on how I've leveraged my strengths and navigated challenges to achieve success in business. I discuss topics such as creating systems and routines, building relationships with clients and colleagues, and continuous personal growth and development. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism who is interested in starting their own business, as well as for anyone looking to better understand the experiences of individuals with autism in the workplace.

Today's episode is all about 5 ways to ensure new patients DON'T show up on their first visit! (Are you doing any of these 5 things?) If so, it could be the reason your arrival rate is lower than you want it to be.Connect with me:WebsiteFacebook GroupYouTube

About the Episode Dr. Sarah Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Private Practice Owner, and Homeschool Mental Health Consultant. A Mom of Twins that are now 17, she is devoted to improving the Mental Health outcomes of Homeschool families. In addition to private consultation Dr. Sarah is a Health Expert for CBS Affiliate TV Networks, Podcast, and Radio on the topics of Mental Health, Stress, Grief, Trauma, and Education. I'm so thrilled to have recorded this episode with the amazing Dr. Williams. She talks about the benefits of homeschooling for both kids and parents. And as a mother of neurodiverse children, she echoes my thoughts about the benefits for our children. As a clinician, she shares some really valuable ideas for what to do for improved mental health in the homeschooling environment. You can find Dr. Williams on her website https://www.drsarahw.org/. Be sure to sign up to her free masterclass: Self Help for Managing Trauma, Stress, Grief, and Burnout. And to follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamdrsarahwilliams/ For bookings, coaching, or consultations send an email to: drsarah@drsarahw.org Support for Working Homeschool Moms Please visit Support for Working Homeschool Moms on my website. You'll find all the ways I can support you on your journey. Sponsor for the Episode Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I'm thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you. CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”. Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

Have you ever wondered what your retirement options are as a practice owner? Well, your questions are about to be answered! Today, Julie is sitting down with Guillerma Fager of the Toler Financial Group to talk about all things retirement.Before Guillerma because a licensed financial advisor, she spent 20 years in the reproductive health and sex education field, helping individuals, couples, and families answer embarrassing questions and solve deeply private problems. The interpersonal and communication skills she gained have proven to be incredibly useful in talking with people about money. For the last 5 years, she has owned a public health consulting practice, working with a variety of organizational clients to improve health equity and outcomes. Additionally, she managed her husband's private therapy practice, growing the business, instituting payroll and retirement plans, and ensuring compliance with Maryland state regulations. She, her husband, and their two dogs live in the historic mill village of Hampden/Woodberry in Baltimore (Go O's!), where she trains for and competes in triathlons. She also loves to travel, especially by Amtrak sleeper car.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhat mistakes do therapists usually make when saving for retirement?Keeping their salary really low to reduce their social security liabilityOnly having one way to save for retirement instead of expanding their portfolioWhen saving for retirement, we always say "something is better than nothing" - what are some options practice owners have for retirement accounts and when does it make sense to look into additional options?Typically, practice owners will have a Roth IRA and a 401KWhen practice owners have free cash flow available, it's important to explore additional retirement accounts such as SEP IRAsWhat do you recommend practice owners do with an old retirement plan from a previous job/company?Depending on your employer's contribution, you can definitely maintain the old account and open a new account through the same companyRolling over your benefit over into a new account is also a great option to keep you account consolidatedLINKS & RESOURCESGreenOak Accounting - www.GreenOakAccounting.comTherapy For Your Money Podcast - www.TherapyForYourMoney.comProfit First for Therapists - www.ProfitFirstForTherapists.comToler Financial Group - www.TolerFinancialGroup.comDeduct It!: Lower Your Small Business Taxes by Stephen Fishman J.D.

The first of our “CFO Series”, we interview two of our team members, Paul Lipcius and Nick Dougherty. Both are Dental CPAs and financial advisors. Paul is one of PracticeCFO's lead financial advisors and with the Help of Nick, they coach dental practice owners every day how to succeed financially. In this episode, we discuss the headwinds dentists face to be truly profitable, including reimbursement rates, taxes, bad advice, poor debt management, and misunderstandings about dental finances. Paul's team, known as “Team Zen”, shares what they are seeing on the front lines of dental practice ownership and how to navigate themselves to financial zen. Check out Paul's team at https://practicecfo.com/cfo-team/zen/.

A discussion on the pros/cons of being a private contractor as an SLP or being an SLP business owner from my perspective as a private contractor. If you are wanting some cute SLP merch use my code "slpcorner" for 10% off at PeachieSpeechie.com. Also, make sure to follow me on: Facebook - SLP Corner Instagram - slpcornerCheck out my blog: www.slpcorner.comSupport the show

Megan, MA, ATR-BC, provides https://www.meganvanmeter.com (online art therapy for burnt-out helping professionals in Arizona, Indiana, and Texas). In this episode, Megan shares how she moved from being unemployed and healing from an abusive work environment and personal loss to deprogramming decades' worth of limiting beliefs and starting a sustainable private practice. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)

Top 6 Traits You Need to Be a Successful Private Practice Owner: Part 2 - E115 Highlights from this episode: Top 6 Keys to Being a Private Practice Owner: Part 2 (00:47) Office Talk: Setting Your Margins & Upping Your Prices (18:48) In today's episode, we are wrapping up last weeks episode about what it takes to be a SUCCESSFUL private practice owner. It's not for everyone and that's okay. It is also unlikely that you will ever feel like you have all of these things figured out completely but, if you are contemplating going out on your own, these are some important things to consider when making the decision. Hopefully this list gives you an idea of the areas you are going to be challenged the most in and allow you to go into it with eyes wide open. Enjoy! (00:47) In our Office Talk today, we are talking about margins and raising you prices. I had an enlightening conversation with a friend who also owns his own business (in a different profession) and we talked about how his employees make the salaries they do. The answer is, it's built into the price they charge! Let's explore just how we can do that in our practices. (18:48) Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me at www.theultimateod.com, on social media (click here for -> Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) OR, just shoot me an email at drlillie@theultimateod.com and I'd be happy to chat!

Top 6 Traits You Need to Be a Successful Private Practice Owner: Part 1 - E114 Highlights from this episode: Top 6 Keys to Being a Private Practice Owner: Part 1 (00:39) Office Talk: The Growth Conundrum (23:47) In today's episode, we are talking about what it takes to be a SUCCESSFUL private practice owner. It's not for everyone and that's okay. It is also unlikely that you will ever feel like you have all of these things figured out completely but, if you are contemplating going out on your own, these are some important things to consider when making the decision. Hopefully this list gives you an idea of the areas you are going to be challenged the most in and allow you to go into it with eyes wide open. Enjoy! (00:39) In our Office Talk today, it's a short and sweet one as we had a longer rundown today. We are in the middle of the growth conundrum right now in our practice. It is very apparent that we need more space (especially with bringing on another doc) but with that decision comes even more decisions. How big do we make the next step? Do we make the decision based on our 5 year goals or 10-15 year goals? This is where that BHAG comes into play. (23:47) Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me at www.theultimateod.com, on social media (click here for -> Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) OR, just shoot me an email at drlillie@theultimateod.com and I'd be happy to chat!

Sonila is a https://www.chicagopsych.org/ (Psy.D specializing in helping people with social anxiety, panic attacks, complex trauma, and substance abuse in Chicago). She's also the founder of https://www.careforalbania.org/ (Care for Albania). Giving back to the community is one of the most effective ways to build a successful private practice. In this episode, Sonila shares her journey of starting a private practice, her experience with https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (Business School for Therapists), and how she found her calling - running a non-profit private practice. She also provides tips for anyone starting a practice for the first time. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)

Ever feel like there are too many marketing platforms and too little time to master them all? And so, if someone was to say to you, "hey, have you thought about using LinkedIn to grow your private practice?", you'd probably roll your eyes and think "I barely get time to update my personal facebook status, never mind think about LinkedIn" But, what if there was a way to utilize LinkedIn with the minimal amount of effort for the maximum return...would you want to hear more?  This podcast epiosde explains exactly that.  Joined by LinkedIn expert, Beth Granger, Beth shares her powerful strategies for utilizing LinkedIn through the lens of a private practice owner, with a focus on these 3 elements: - Recruitment - Physician marketing strategy  - Personal Brand  If you're someone who never thought LinkedIn was a good platform for private practice, then you might think again after listening to this.  To learn more about Beth Granger, visit: https://www.bethgranger.com  

If your body could speak what would it tell you?   In the constant go, go, go of daily life we often overlook the simple signs and cues our body is giving us.   Our bodies are intelligent and intricate and they have the ability to guide us on the path to wellness if we can only just stop and listen to its needs.   On today's show, we talk with Alyssa Perrotti. Alyssa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Private Practice Owner with a passion for helping her clients unlock the deepest root cause of their health issues through a wide variety of modalities.   Alyssa provides her clients with Kinesiology & Muscle Testing to receive biofeedback from the body.   Through this process, she is able to help her clients tap into their subconscious minds to identify the root cause. She is then able to create custom protocols to guide her clients on their health journey.   To learn more about Kinesiology & Muscle Testing join us on today's Integrative #HealthCoachSuccess podcast 139– Enjoy the show!   - - -   Listen or Watch At:  IHP.Coach/139   - - - Dr. Cabral's Book, The Rain Barrel Effect: https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Become an Integrative Health Practitioner: https://integrativehealthpractitioner.org

Today, it's story time! Over Brian's 30 years of experience as both a treating therapist and private practice coach, he's come across a number of situations that he's learned and grown from. And now we pass them along to you! Dive in and learn how to improve these areas of your physical therapy private practice.  

Why are some people magnetic, confident, comfortable in their skin, and in charge of their destinies? What's their secret? In a word: Swagger. In this episode, Leslie Ehm, Former TV host and advertising director turned trainer and now author of best-selling self-confidence manifesto, Swagger shares her profound personal branding brilliance and relates it directly to private practice owners.  If you're currently saying your business' USP is your service, then now's your chance to prove it by owning your awesome and sharing it in a non-boastful way with your audience.  Light-hearted and packed with practical advice, by the end, this episode will have you punching the air in joy.  To find out more about Leslie Ehm, visit: https://www.leslieehm.com      

We had a fantastic time at WebPT's Ascend 2022 Conference in Charlotte, NC! Between our full-length presentation and two round-table “Exchanges”, plus absorbing the great information from others' sessions, we feel we got a true finger on the pulse of the top challenges, solutions and focuses of physical therapy owners across the country. This is our recap of the event!   

In this Episode: We sit down with Stephanie Straub, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that helps people who are buried under the responsibilities of their roles. For example, partner, spouse, parent, employee, boss, that are holding them from back achieving, while sacrificing themselves for others.   About Stephanie Straub: Stephanie Straub is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Private Practice Owner in Syracuse, New York.  She specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, supporting women and families throughout their perinatal journey.  When she's not working, she spends her time outdoors, watching junk reality TV, or reluctantly exercising.  She is also the proud mother of two beautiful and active daughters.    My work focuses on helping my clients feel like themselves again. By increasing their confidence and shifting the expectations they place on themselves and place on others, so that they can be at their best personally and in their relationships.     I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women who are overwhelmed and not practicing enough self-care. I help them unload the heavy backpack of depression, anxiety and self-doubt that weighs them down every day.  I'm a mom too.  There is a lot about this crazy journey of parenthood that I "get" because I'm right there in it with you, AND I have the training and experience to help you come up for air and start feeling better.     Although I take my work very seriously, I try to incorporate humor as much as possible, while still maintaining the level of compassion my clients need.  I like to keep it real, am straightforward and consider authenticity to be one of my strong suits.  What you see is what you get with me, there are no surprises (except an occasional swear word or two!).       To contact Sharon: Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.p.straub Website: https://www.cnytherapysolutions.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamatherapy    Podcasts Referenced: ARN Podcast Ep. 039: The Darryl Sanford Interview Part 1 & 2: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/single-post/2020/04/06/the-darryl-sanford-ii-interview-part-1 https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/single-post/2020/04/07/the-darryl-sanford-ii-interview-part-2   ARN Suggested Reading: Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal For Finding The BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1 https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/leaders-are-readers   Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

Today we welcome guests Ellen Tomsic, PT and Jason Waz, PT to discuss how to reclaim your power in private practice through the use of innovative technology. We know it can be difficult to break from the comfort of how you've always done things, but sometimes positive change requires a leap of faith! Don't let yourself get taken advantage of - apply these tips to soar in private practice.  

Are you blissfully discontent? We've been hearing from owners all around the country recently about what is most important to them. Wherever you are in your physical therapy career, you can achieve freedom through the combination of financial stability and time flexibility. Learn how in this episode! 

It can feel daunting to address money as a business owner, but the truth is, it is vital to the success of your private practice. We aren't looking for perceived success, but real success where you don't feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck or constantly in debt as an entrepreneur. Today I share some categories to consider as you manage your business's finances. Private Practice Blueprint: How to Open a Private Practice on a Budget: https://collectivepracticemember.mykajabi.com/pl/2147590311 Collective Practice Membership: Business Coaching for Therapists: https://privatepracticeblueprint.co Instagram: @privatepracticeblueprint TikTok: @privatepracticeblueprint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenspaulding.co Twitter: @therapistsguide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/collectivepractice/message

It can feel daunting to address money as a business owner, but the truth is, it is vital to the success of your private practice. We aren't looking for perceived success, but real success where you don't feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck or constantly in debt as an entrepreneur. Today I share some categories to consider as you manage your business's finances. Private Practice Blueprint: How to Open a Private Practice on a Budget: https://collectivepracticemember.mykajabi.com/pl/2147590311 Collective Practice Membership: Business Coaching for Therapists: https://privatepracticeblueprint.co Instagram: @privatepracticeblueprint TikTok: @privatepracticeblueprint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenspaulding.co Twitter: @therapistsguide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/collectivepractice/message

In 2021, insurance companies made around 30 BILLION DOLLARS in profits! And do therapists on insurance panels see similar figures? Not even close. Accepting insurance brings a third party into the therapeutic relationship. Insurance companies can determine medical necessity or if they'll cover diagnosis. As a therapist on panels, you agree to rates for services and abide by contracts. But sometimes things aren't clear in the fine lines. Insurance companies can request your notes, issue clawbacks, and take hours to contact. Making therapy accessible doesn't have to mean subsidizing insurance companies who are already making billions in profit. Find the balance on when to say "YES" and when to say "NO" to insurance contracts. This free training is all about supporting therapists who want to shift their relationship with insurance panels! Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/ (https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/)

In this episode of The Dietitian Success podcast, I chat with a past client of mine, Jasmine from @appetitesforchange. ⁠⁠Jasmine and I chat about all of those challenges that EVERY new dietitian private practice owner faces. Specifically, we cover: ⁠ How to manage imposter syndrome, especially as a new grad ⁠ Social media and finding the motivation to stay consistent ⁠ How defining your ideal client can make your business more fulfilling ⁠ Using your private practice experience to get hired ⁠⁠ Links: Check out our FREE Client Resource Kit and Business Planning Workbook: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/freebie Join the DSC Business membership here to find your community of collaborative, supportive colleagues: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/membership

Trigger warning: We discuss rape and suicide which some listeners may find distrurbing.Mike says that his identity is not in his professional title, wealth, successes, failures, tragedies, relationships, but in Jesus Christ alone. He owes his life to Him. He's had an accomplished career with a few accolades. He's been an audiologist for 34 years and have seen well over 70,000 patients. He's worked in Navy and private hospitals to include NICUs; Associate Professor at IPFW University; Private Practice Owner, and currently administers compensation and pension exams to Veterans.He is married to a wonderful woman Kate and has three grown up children. He feels that the tragedies in his life became the springboard to make a difference locally, nationally, and internationally. And believes that regardless of differences as individuals, we all have a universal need to be loved, respected, and wanted. He chooses to make a concerted effort to make this world better one person at a time and found the best way, was to get over himself and his struggles is to help others. Some key points from our interview:·        How he struggled with the guilt that he should have protected his wife.·        How he had to find a way to not listen to other people's judgments and gossip.·        How he protected his children from the truth that their mother had been raped.·        How he encouraged his children to tell their mother that they forgave her when she was in a coma just before she died.·        How he recognised that his faith has played such a big part in his own recovery.·        How he recognises that it's important not to isolate yourself and to surround yourself with good people for support.·        How he recognises that good can come from the very darkest of times.                                           *                                     *                                             *                               "Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features  individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbrokenFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb

In this interview, Peggy shares her Private Practice Success Story of moving from a 25-year teacher to a successful private practice owner with 23 clients. We talk about her reason for switching careers, the pandemic and Peggy's plans for offering both in-person and virtual services, agency work, fees, life balance, and more. Check out Peggy's information at https://peggylmft.com/ (https://peggylmft.com/)

Charli is a recently graduated Licensed Massage Therapist who helps people recover more effectively and perform their best in the gym and life through her private massage practice. She is also a LMT in the UT cancer center and is aspiring to become Oncology Certified allowing her to further her skillset and enable her to increase the quality of life for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Did I mention she's a super strong CrossFit athlete as well? In this episode we discuss: How often and why you should get massages. What is “Fluff and Buff?” How it feels to be in the top 10% of female CrossFit athletes (Charli made it to quarterfinals!) Why you have to find something you are passionate about to pursue. Find Charli on instagram @_charliboles_ to message her to book a massage appointment. She treats out of Gold Star Nutrition in Powell.

Guests: Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD - Founder & CEO of Amptify; Chris Cardinal - President & COO of Amptify; Amyn Amlani, PhD - Owner of Otolithic Consulting; Bob Traynor, AuD - Longtime Audiologist & Private Practice Owner at Audiology Associates Topic: Future of Hearing Health Panel Discussion - Business Model Innovation This week's episode features the second panel discussion that Dave moderated at the Future of Hearing Health virtual conference in March. During this panel discussion, the four panelists + Dave as the moderator, discuss the evolving business models in the hearing health industry and the future economics pertaining to the hearing healthcare provider. Topics discussed throughout this conversation include: new technologies and ancillary offerings to include in one's scope of service, new methods of testing and gathering patient data, the role of remote services and different ways to bill for them, re-examining the AuD program and the student debt dilemma, the growing demand for assistants and technicians, business acumen for HCPs, how professional service might be layered onto the OTC offering, and enhanced training programs for specialty offerings. Episode Transcript: here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/futureear/message

In this episode I speak with Ashton, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Supervisor, Trainer, Consultant and Private Practice Owner, having completed both a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees. She has many years of experience working with children and families and is passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma, collaborating with each client to create a safe and positive therapeutic experience. Ashton is also a clinical supervisor and leadership coach who uses a trauma-informed approach to support supervisees and leaders in their roles as well as helping them to achieve their career goals. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Becoming an AMHSW Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/582802892350542/ Willowtree Wellbeing - https://willowtreewellbeing.com/ Ashton Hayes Consulting - https://ashtonhayesconsulting.com.au/ An introduction to trauma-informed care (NSW Health) - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/psychosocial/principles/Pages/trauma-informed.aspx Dr Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/ Dr Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/ Dr Janina Fisher - https://janinafisher.com/ Dr Dan Hughes - http://www.danielhughes.org/ Dr Dan Siegel - https://www.m.drdansiegel.com/home/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10e8ctHGgYelxspjxXQPSUyVaYHj0VIUhjxtshQhyr4w/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

Mercedes, LCSW, founder of the Diversity in Parenting Podcast shares how her two passions are coming together to help private practice owners to improve outcomes in their sessions with the diverse clients they are seeing.

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon talks with Dayna Sykes, LPC about making the transition into private practice from agency work.  In particular, Dayna talks about being able to start doing the kind of work she is really passionate about and doing things her way. Dayna also talks about the big learning curve for her as she moved into private practice, especially since she is a solo practitioner.  Gordon and Dayna also talk about getting on and OFF insurance panels and what that process has been like for Dayna. Dayna also talks about how she developed her niche and the transitions she made around that. They also talk about the importance of not being too isolated in your practice and drawing on the support and help of others. Meet Dayna Sykes Dayna Sykes, LPC-MHSP is the owner of Gordonsville Counseling & Play Therapy in Gordonsville, TN (cool name by the way!). Her website is daynasykeslpc.com.   Dayna specializes in working with teens who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Dayna received her B.S.W. in Social Work at Middle Tennessee State University in 2002 and was able to jump right into a career with an agency working as an In-home Family Counselor. This job equipped her for her specialty in teenage issues and parent training. She worked there for 7 years in several different positions to include In-home Family Counselor, Crisis Counselor, In-home and Transitional Living Supervisor, and Clinical Consultant and Trainer for the Middle Tennessee Region. While working for the agency, Dayna started attending Argosy University where she obtained her M.A. in Professional Counseling and worked to complete requirements for her License in Professional Counseling, which she completed in 2010. Dayna says, “I'm a Private Practice Owner, Licensed Child and Teen Therapist- small-town practitioner with big dreams!  Wife and mom of 2, baseball mom, farm life, spend my me time running and reading.” Why Private Practice One of the main reasons people make the transition into private practice from being at an agency is out of a desire to be more independent and be their own boss.  For Dayna, her decision to go into private practice was mainly motivated by her desire to have more time for her family. She made the transition to private practice after having her first child. For others, the motivation to move into private practice from an agency setting is around being able to set your own niche and doing therapy your own way.  Many times, agencies have a certain model or method of doing therapy that they expect their clinicians to follow. Not to mention the amount of time spent with clients and being able to give some extra attention to cases. Other motivations for private practice come from being more financially independent. Earning potential for many agencies is based solely on getting raises and/or company wage standards.  In private practice, especially for owners of the practice, you have more opportunity to increase your income and determine when and how you want to work. Beating the Learning Curve Going into private practice, especially as a solo practitioner, requires learning a lot.  There are so many processes and logistics to learn from the beginning. Hopefully, we don't have to learn too much from our mistakes, but they do help us learn nonetheless. Dayna and Gordon talk about being able to draw on supports to help with the learning curve.  Things like this podcast and others can provide so much needed information to help counselors and therapists in their private practice journeys. Finding the Right Niche Dayna also talks about how she developed and found the right niche for her in her practice. For her, she had a passion of play therapy that she developed in graduate school. When she was working for the agency, she felt limited by what she wanted to do with clients.   Originally she had intended to just work with adults in her private practice.  But as she saw the need, it helped her to reconnect with her former passion. This helped her to create her niche which ended up being a better fit for her after all; working with teens using play therapy. Working With Your Ideal Clients When we work with our ideal clients, it just makes us do better clinical work. If you are working with populations that of people.  If you find yourself working with people that you have difficulty connecting to or just simply don't enjoy, you should probably do something else. Working with your ideal client will help you stay energized and actually look forward to going to work every day.  A lot of times, that is the missing piece for people when working for an agency. Drawing On Supports One of the mistakes that many people new to private practice do, is trying too hard to go it alone.  As was mentioned, being in private practice, especially as a solo practitioner, can be lonely and isolating. That is why it is so important to be intentional about connecting with other practitioners and collaborating. Another point to consider about collaboration is to get away from a mindset of seeing other practitioners as competition.  It's a mindset of scarcity rather than abundance. The truth of the matter is there are more than enough potential clients for all of us. They will come to us or our colleagues based on any number of factors.  People choose therapists based on who they see as a good fit for them. We don't have to compete for clients. In fact, it's a “win, win” when we refer to each other and help potential clients find the best fit for them. Take Home Points: Be willing to accept being on a “huge learning curve” when you are starting out in private practice. Know your reasons for going into private practice Figure out your ideal client(s) and base your niche on that ideal client Don't let  yourself get isolated; reach out to colleagues Collaborate rather than compete   Resources Mentioned: Dayna Sykes, LPC-S. MHSP – daynasykeslpc.com dayna@daynasykeslpc.com Session Note Helper™- http://sessionnotehelper.com Apply to join a Mastermind Group –  https://practiceoftherapy.com/mastermind