OTs Gone Rogue: Recent Episodes

Melissa LaPointe

The OTs Gone Rogue podcast is a weekly dose of storytelling inspiration, hosted by Melissa LaPointe. Join her as she interviews trailblazers, visionaries and thought leaders from around the therapy world, sharing stories about overcoming adversity, cultivating resilience and thinking outside the box as an OT. Melissa delves deep with her guests in a conversational manner and together, they lean into difficult conversations related to personal growth, 'accidental' entrepreneurship, trauma recovery and spiritual well-being. WARNING: We sometimes use strong language about sensitive topics, this podcast is intended for a mature audience.

Welcome to the final episode of our six-part Clinician to Coach Series!

In this podcast series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

On today's episode, we're focusing on creating a transformative signature coaching program designed to solve your clients' specific problems and deliver tangible results.

We'll break down the essential components such as motivating clients, accountability strategies, and fostering a supportive community. We'll also guide you through the four critical stages of program development, from identifying your clients' needs to crafting a compelling title.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, this episode has all the insights, tips, and strategies to help you create a powerful and scalable coaching program.

And remember, it's my mission to get this series into the ears of as many OTs as possible! Meaning if you enjoyed today's episode, please tell a therapy friend and help me to spread the word.

If you want to connect with me directly, you can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email at rogueconsulting.co/contactus.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Welcome to the fifth episode in our six-part Clinician to Coach Series!

In this podcast series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

If you've ever felt the pressure of inconsistent client sign-ups or the burnout from juggling marketing, sales, and client delivery without a clear system, this episode is for you.

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about some of the many benefits of working 1:1 with coaching clients, including:

We'll be discussing the importance of having a well-oiled client growth engine, which integrates both marketing and sales strategies. I'll also share my insights on setting actionable 90-day goals and the significance of a quarterly strategic planning session to keep your business on track.

You'll learn how to streamline your client acquisition and retention process with clear, measurable goals and why slow and steady progress is the key to long-term success.

And remember, it's my mission to get this series into the ears of as many OTs as possible! Meaning if you enjoyed today's episode, please tell a therapy friend and help me to spread the word.

If you want to connect with me directly, you can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

Welcome to the fourth episode in our six-part Clinician to Coach Series!

In this podcast series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about some of the many benefits of working 1:1 with coaching clients, including:

Skill development, where we're flexing muscles as a coach that we don’t always flex as a therapist
The opportunity to validate your idea and fine tune your elevator pitch in a one-to-one setting before trying to sell one-to-many
Knowing your numbers, specifically your audience size and the industry standard conversion rates for filling a group program
Fine tuning the components of your program delivery -- while getting paid!
Building a baseline revenue to serve as a strong foundation for your business

And remember, it's my mission to get this series into the ears of as many OTs as possible! Meaning if you enjoyed today's episode, please tell a therapy friend and help me to spread the word.

If you want to connect with me directly, you can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

🎙️ Exciting news! I'm back with a brand new episode of the podcast! 🎉

In this episode I dive deep into the past 6 months of rapid business growth, sharing my experiences and lessons learned along the way including:

1️⃣ Doubling gross revenue: I discuss how I managed to double my business's gross revenue over a 9-month period and the strategic decisions I made to achieve this impressive growth.

2️⃣ Embracing the CEO role: I reflect on the challenges I faced and the sacrifices I made in order to step into my role as the CEO of my business. I share my journey and the mindset shifts that allowed me to fully own my achievements.

3️⃣ Workflow optimization and systems implementation: I share more on the work I’m continuing to do around improving my workflow, tracking essential metrics, and implementing systems to ensure smoother operations and better outcomes for my clients.

If you're a therapist looking to level up your business and make a bigger impact while building a fulfilling life, this episode is for you! Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn practical strategies to flex your entrepreneurial muscles.

Welcome to the third episode in our Clinician to Coach Series!

In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about:

The steps you need to take to actually start that coaching business
How to get clear on your numbers, including your baseline revenue and how to know what to pay yourself
Why validating your idea is one of the most important steps to starting a business
Questions to ask when talking to your prospective clients
How to fine tune your elevator pitch
Resources to help support you on this journey

And remember, it's my mission to get this series into the ears of as many OTs as possible! Meaning if you enjoyed today's episode, please help me to spread the word. Better yet, take a screen shot, post it to Instagram or Facebook and tag our @otsgonerogue account.

If you want to connect with me directly, you can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

Welcome to the second episode in our Clinician to Coach Series!

In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about:

The key differences between consulting, coaching and therapy
Why you want to clearly articulate what service you're providing and what your client can expect in terms of the coaching relationship
The gold standard for positioning your coaching services alongside your work as a therapist
Common scenarios for therapists navigating the coaching space

If you enjoy today's episode -- and if you're excited about the rest of this series -- I would love to hear from you! You can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

Welcome to our Clinician to Coach Series!

In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

And we're kicking things off by pulling back the curtain on the dark side of coaching!

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about:

Why healthcare professionals are burning out with the current state of healthcare
The growing trends and opportunities in the coaching industry
The concerns with the wild, wild West of the coaching world and the lack of industry regulation
Potential issues with coaching certification programs and the importance of consumer awareness
What we need to consider as health professionals navigating the coaching space

If you enjoy today's episode -- and if you're excited about the rest of this series -- I would love to hear from you! You can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

And we're back, pulling back the curtain on yet another area of business that often has some shady things going on... Today we’re going to be talking about sales tactics and pricing strategies that more of us should be questioning as both entrepreneurs AND consumers.

In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about (and question):

The importance of using our critical thinking skills when it comes to applying what's being taught in the online space
How income claim marketing can be problematic
The pros and cons for hiding your pricing
High pressure sales tactics and discovery calls
When the friend request on Facebook turns into an unwanted sales pitch
The penalty tax that often comes with a payment plan

If you're enjoying my "pulling back the curtain" episodes, I would love to hear from you! I think these are important conversations to have, as uncomfortable as they can be...

As always, I'm happy to continue the conversation via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters). If you resonated with parts of this episode, take a quick screenshot, share it to your IG stories and tag me, @otsgonerogue.

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Today we’re rolling out another Rogue Spotlight Interview where we’re featuring an OT who’s thinking outside the box and doing things differently in terms of how they’re using their education and experience to serve their audience.

Clarice Grote is an occupational therapist, medicare specialist and health policy consultant based in the United States. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Amplify OT, a company dedicated to educating and encouraging occupational therapy practitioners and students to engage with Medicare policy and advocacy.

Now if you’re thinking this episode doesn’t apply to you because you’re not working with medicare or you’re not American, think again.

During my interview with Clarice, we’re talking more about her journey as an entrepreneur, her experience with pivoting from an online course to a membership model and the work she’s doing behind the scenes on building out a stronger infrastructure for her business so that it’s more profitable AND sustainable.

If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me OR with Clarice, take a quick screenshot and share with us on IG, tag us @otsgonerogue.com and @amplify_ot.

To access Clarice's OT Reimbursement Podcast Playlist and Guide, go to: amplifyot.com/playlist

To find out more about her membership, go to: amplifyot.com/membership

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don’t want to miss any future episodes including upcoming episodes in this series, make sure you are subscribed to the OTs Gone Rogue podcast on apple, spotify or stitcher or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Today’s episode is an important one because we’re kicking off a series of tough conversations where I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the things I’ve been learning on this journey into the dark side of the online business world.

My goal with these types of episodes is two-fold:

I want to lead by example in being a service-based online business owner that’s practicing with integrity, helping more OT entrepreneurs to follow suit.
I want to help more OTs who are navigating the online space to use their critical thinking when signing up for programs, products and services.

Leading to the focus of today's episode, ascension models.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

What exactly is an ascension model and how it's commonly referenced as THE way of positioning your various offers
Why it's important to think critically about the business advice you're going to follow
The challenge with low ticket offers being resource intensive
How to reconnect to your reason for helping people as a business owner

As always, I'm happy to continue the conversation via DM or email! If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me, take a quick screenshot and share with me on IG, tag me @otsgonerogue.com. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Have you ever been in a situation where a colleague shares one of their wins -- and while you want to feel happy for them, you instead there's a part of you that cringes on the inside? Or maybe you've had a peer share their successes and instead of feeling inspired, their announcement made you feel bad, like you weren't enough.

My friend, you are not alone. Which is why on today's episode, we're doing a deep dive into this idea of comparing ourselves to others, especially in the OT space.
In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about:

How comparing ourselves to others can sometimes lead to inspired action -- but it can also stop us in our tracks
Common scenarios where comparisonitis may rear it's ugly head
Tricks + tools to help you stop comparing yourself to others
How we all have our own unique contributions to make in the world

I hope you resonate with parts of this episode and that you're excited for all the great things to come, whether that's our individual achievements or our collective accomplishments as a profession!

If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me, take a quick screenshot and share with me on IG, tag me @otsgonerogue.com. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Today’s episode is particularly exciting because we’re getting back into the groove with spotlighting other amazing OTs who are on this journey of going rogue. And we're kicking things off with none other than Sarah Lyon.

In 2011, Sarah launched OT potential because she realized the incredible need for a reliable source of quality occupational therapy-related content and resources.

As you’re going to hear in this interview, Sarah is on a mission. Through her OT Potential platform, she now has a blog, a podcast and a membership-based journal club -- all geared towards helping OT practitioners from around the globe to make a habit of regularly exploring new OT-related research.

Later this month, she’s also launching an OT directory, which we talk more about and let me tell you, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to get my name on an OT directory before!

Tune into the full episode and you’ll hear us talk about:

How she navigates work-life balance when working from home AND partnering with her husband
Her decision to be a generalist and intentionally NOT niche down
The importance of having a platform that shines a spotlight on other OTs
How she manages the pressure of having so many eyes on her work
Her long term vision for OT potential

You can check out Sarah's work by going to https://otpotential.com/ -- and you can use the coupon code ROGUE to get an additional $5 off any of her plans, including the directory that goes live on February 20th. This coupon is valid until the end of April!

If you have any feedback, thoughts or questions or if you resonate with anything we shared in today's episode, you can find me on Instagram at @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

See you next week!

Have you ever thought about being an affiliate for another entrepreneur, where you're promoting their offer in exchange for a commission payment? Or maybe you've thought about taking on affiliate partners for one of your programs or offers?

Well, before you take this idea much further, I want you to tune into this episode where I break down eight things to consider before entering into an affiliate relationship.

In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about:

The importance of getting clarity on the fundamentals of your offer before expecting someone else to market and sell it
How your offer goes through stages of development -- and why this matters for affiliate marketing
Things to consider when deciding on the commission payment
Understanding what your affiliates need in order to be successful

If you need any help in setting up a successful affiliate system for your offer -- or if you want help in further developing your offer so that you're ready for affiliates, please reach out!

And if you have any questions or if you resonate with any of my shares in today’s episode, I would love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Are you dabbling in the online space and sometimes feel pressured to go “all in” as a Digital CEO? Or maybe you’re offering in-person services and it feels all-encompassing, meaning you’re wondering how you could possibly take on an online revenue stream on the side?

Do you ever wonder if you can have the best of both worlds?

Well, after being 100% fully online for the last 4.5 years, today I’m pulling back the curtain on my return to in-person services.

In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about:

The changes I’ve experienced in my personal life and why I was motivated to go back to working in my community
How I’m filling some important gaps in my business with this in-person consulting contract
The downside of working in-person and why I appreciate my online work more than ever!

If you resonate with any of my shares in today’s episode, don't hesitate to reach out! I always enjoy connecting with people from our Rogue Community! You can find me on Instagram @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Are there days where you question if you’re making things harder than they need to be?

Or maybe there are times where you’re so in the thick of it, that you don’t even realize there might be an easier way…

Well, my friend, you are not alone.

And on today’s episode, we’re going to shine a light on times in our business journey where we may very well be making things more challenging than they need to be. We’re also going to explore some reasons on why this is and what we can do about it moving forward.

If you resonate with this episode and you have a story about a time where you made something harder than it needs to be, I would love to hear about it! Connect with me on IG @otsgonerogue or through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or better yet, make a post or create a story and share it to your own social media profile, as a way of bringing your audience along on your journey. Don’t forget to tag me so I can be there to cheer you on!

And if you have any questions or feedback on the podcast, please don't hesitate to reach out: https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact

On today's episode, I'm going to be sharing more about The Business of Going Rogue, our flagship program for the Rogue Community.

You're going to hear more about:

How this program came about and the meaning behind the program name
A behind-the-scenes look into program creation for someone with ADHD
My WHY for each of the four sections of the program.

If you resonate in any capacity with this idea of going rogue, you're going to want to tune in for this episode!

To learn more about The Business of Going Rogue, go to https://www.otsgonerogue.com/business

And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out via Instagram @otsgonerogue or via email hello@otsgonerogue.com

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! We’re kicking the year off by re-introducing our “Coaching Conversations” series where I sit down with one of my students and coach them through challenges or roadblocks in their business that many of our listeners may also be facing.Today I have the pleasure of hosting Kylee Leavitt. Kyleeis based out of North Carolina, US and her clinical background is in pediatrics. After experiencing a tough transitional period in her life, she’s now using her own journey with a coach to inspire her work as a parent coach and an educator.

I’m so excited to have Kylee on the show as we dig deep into client acquisition & marketing and attempt to answer the question “My website is live and I’m really happy with the offer I've created, now what?” BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER :

The secret to taking your offer and turning it into social media content.
How to avoid getting caught up in the “perfectionist" mentality.
Why you should be thinking twice before offering that discount as a purchase incentive.

To check out more of Kylee's work -- and cheer her on as she continues to put herself out there, you can go to her website https://www.kyleeleavitt.com/ or give her a follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyleecleavitt/

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter-- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

It’s that time! Welcome to the last OTs Gone Rogue episode of 2022. And while everyone else is looking back on the past year, today I’m reflecting on my journey as an entrepreneur.As I’ve mentioned before on the podcast, I’m a big fan of journaling. My business journal has given me a living document of my entire entrepreneurial journey.

This episode is my love letter to entrepreneurship, celebrating the highs, the lows, the wins, and everything in between that makes up this wonderful journey so many of us are on. I can’t wait to hear your take on it! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER :

Why I’ve grown to love celebrating my birthday in December.
The “why” behind my reason for journaling in the first place.
My advice to entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey as we all get ready to take on 2023!

I hope you’ll join us on January 9th as we dive headfirst into 2023 with new weekly episodes all year long! From my family (both in business and biology) to yours, I’m wishing you the happiest of holidays and can’t wait to hear from you soon!
If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you.

Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

Today's episode is a combination of many of my passions -- women's health, coaching, mindset AND entrepreneurship. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification. She's passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women’s and pelvic health concerns, as well as educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare.

After receiving my Women’s Health Coach Certification a few weeks ago, I’m so excited to bring Dr. Drummond’s two decades of expertise to our OTGR community and I can’t wait to hear what your biggest takeaways are! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER WITH:

Jessica’s journey from PT to integrative women’s health coach.
How to shut down that women’s health coach impostor syndrome.
Why no one is perfectly “healthy”.
The two questions you need to be asking yourself as a women’s health coach
The secret to honing in on your messaging as both a clinician and coach.

To check out Jessica's programs, including her Women's Health Coaching Certification, click HERE!And if you want to learn more about the different ways we're supporting OTs in the coaching industry, whether you're just getting started or you're growing a six-figure coaching practice, go to www.otsgonerogue.com/coaching.

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter-- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox!

And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor drop me an email athello@otsgonerogue.com.Make sure to connect with Dr. Drummond on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealthand on Facebook @IntegrativePelvicHealth

As the year begins to wind down we here at OTs Gone Rogue get ready to close the chapter of 2022. And what better way to close out our year of podcasting than by going back to our roots and sitting down with a wonderful OT?

Courtney Lindblom is an Occupational Therapist currently working full-time in skilled nursing providing occupational therapy evaluations and services to adults with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac and medical diagnoses.

She’s also managed to master the art of social media, sharing her relatable day-to-day struggles, triumphs, and tips with her tens of thousands of followers across multiple platforms. My conversation with Courtney left me smiling from ear to ear and I can’t wait to share it with you! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER :

The delicate balance between sharing and oversharing.
How to avoid a vulnerability hangover.
Why the idea of social media as a “highlight reel” is outdated.
The secret to showing up authentically as you are!

Check out Courtney on Instagram @Courtney_The_OTNeed Courtney's OT/OTA Board Exam Study Guide?If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter-- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox!

And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

It's official, we're celebrating our 50th episode of the podcast!

And what better way to celebrate this milestone than by doing a deep dive into the lessons I've carried forward from the last two years, as I navigated many of life's challenges in the public eye.

In today's episode, I'm keeping it real and pulling back the curtain on my reflections as a podcaster, including:

Some of the changes we've gone through as a business, a team and a brand.
The importance of accountability when doing hard things.
My ongoing dance between optimizing my performance and managing my performance anxiety.
How the podcast has become intertwined with my own journey of personal and professional development.

I then wrap things up by sharing next steps with the podcast and our plans for the next 50 episodes!

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox!

www.otsgonerogue.com/newsletter

And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

What happens when the lines between work and life begin to blur?

It’s a lot easier to compartmentalize when you’re working a traditional 9-5, but those of you that work from your home in any capacity know that when life throws curveballs, it impacts your work and your business, there's no way around it.

Today I want to peel back the curtain a bit more and share my own experiences over the past few months, how my business has been affected, and an exciting new chapter in the OT’s Gone Rogue world. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER :

How taking your foot off the gas can help you be more intentional in your business.
Why you may be the biggest bottleneck in your business.
The secret to selling from the heart!

If this episode has resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’d leave a reviewand share your biggest takeaways. Or DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueand share your business journey with me, I’d love to chat with you. And while you’ve got your phone out, connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe

Today, we are diving into this concept of working online, and not just working online, but working online in a way that leverages your time.

When it comes to membership communities, Stu McLaren is the membership king. He has this amazing energy, and he's so passionate about not only what he does, but teaching others how to do the same thing as well.

Every time I hear Stu speak, or listen in to one of his podcast episodes, I leave with a different level of appreciation for the work that he's doing, the passion that he has, and the level of knowledge on membership models, and after listening to our conversation I hope you feel the same way.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

How to conquer the guilt factor in your money mindset.
The secret to “niching down” without feeling like you’re leaving money on the table.
Why a membership may be the biggest growth opportunity for your business you never knew existed.

Resources:
Join Stu’s FREE membership guide HERE!Check out Stu’s podcast HERE!

If this episode has inspired or resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’dleave a review and share your biggest takeaways. Or if you’re interested in starting or growing a membership, DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor shoot me an email.

And while you’ve got your phone out, connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointeand Stu on Instagram @stumclaren.

Raise your hand if you’re your own worst critic 🙋‍♀️

As someone whos been on both the giving and receiving end of coaching, I have developed a fairly strong skill set in terms of self-coaching. But what happens when that self-coaching fails to incorporate proper boundaries?

This week is all about recognizing when you, as a high performer, are in desperate need of a reset. I was inspired by my own experience as well as hearing what others in my circle are going through so this week we’re really diving deep.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

How to respect both your business and “life happening” in a way that makes you feel good.
Why you should be looking imposter syndrome right in the face instead of sweeping it under the rug.
That your biggest enemy isn’t others, it’s yourself (comparing yourself to others, of course!)
The secret to stopping, looking back, and celebrating how far you’ve come.

If this episode has resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’dleave a reviewand share your biggest takeaways. Or DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue and share your business journey with me, I’d love to chat with you. And while you’ve got your phone out, connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe

With another summer come and gone, we’ve been dealing with some significant changes in the LaPointe household.

For those of you who don’t know, over the past summer, we went through the process of gutting and completely renovating our 75-year-old home.

The process of going through this reno has been eye-opening and really challenged and shifted my perspective as a business owner, and now I can’t wait to share these revelations with you. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

How nothing ever goes according to plan (and why that’s a good thing!)
Why looking at your business through a microscope is essential.
Why my reno contractor may be the missing piece to running your business more efficiently.
The lesson I had to learn the hard way about what it really takes to work in the online space (and what to never take for granted).
The secret to coping with the chaos and dancing in the rain.

If this episode has resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’dleave a reviewand share your biggest takeaways. Or DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueand share your story with me, I’d love to chat with you. And while you’ve got your phone out, connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe

Continuing our conversation on health & wellbeing, this week we’re analyzing our relationship with food through the lens of an OT.

My guest this week, Emily Roberts, is making serious waves in the nutrition coaching space with her mission to ditch diet culture, come home to your body, and learn to practice wellness with compassion.

I really connected with Emily's work on so many levels, and we could have talked for hours, so this is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

Why intuitive eating isn’t just another fad diet - it’s a lifestyle.
How reframing your relationship with food can change your life for the better!
The secret to healing your inner childhood trauma when it comes to your relationship with food.

Download The Intuitive Eating Book HEREand Check Out the Intuitive Eating Website HERE!

Nourishing Women Podcast

Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)

If this episode has inspired your own journey of wellness, leave a review and share your biggest aha moments & takeaways with me. And while you’ve got your phone out, don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueand Emily @TheBodyImageOTand ather website WellnessRootedWithin.com

Do you really know what your body is trying to tell you? In the unofficial part 2 of my journey synching my business with my cycle, I’m going straight to the source and speaking with the functional nutritionist who first gave me the idea.Laurie Villarreal, an endurance athlete, and coach turned functional nutritionist, gives entrepreneurial women the tools and support they need to level up their health to play bigger in their lives and work. Her practical application of wisdom across a variety of healing modalities goes beyond the everyday advice and guides women to master their energy, mind, and mood, and take back control of their health and hormones. Extraordinary physical feats and leading a community of hundreds of athletes was Laurie's world until her health turned upside down because of lifestyle-related hormone issues.

Our conversation covers every step of our wellness journeys, so whether you’ve been in tune with your hormones for years, or you’re getting curious about what your body could be trying to tell you - you won’t want to miss this!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

Why hormones are the secret catalyst for your performance in business.
How I started my own wellness journey with Laurie’s guidance.
What professional athletes and entrepreneurs have in common.
The secret to being so in tune with your body you know what’s wrong before you feel it.

Could your hormones be affecting how you show up and lead? Take Laurie's free assessment here!

Find out where you are on the blood sugar spectrum by taking Laurie’s free quiz HERE!

If this episode has inspired your own journey of wellness, leave a review and share your biggest aha moments & takeaways with me.

If you're a female entrepreneur that's worked with a health coach to optimize your performance as it relates to business. Please reach out to me through email or in my Instagram DMS @OTsGoneRogueand tell me more. I would love to hear your story and how this work is impacting your business.

And while you’ve got your phone out, don’t forget to connect with Laurie on Instagram@laurievillarrealwellnessand athttps://www.laurievillarreal.com/

As we really get going in this new & exciting chapter of The OTs Gone Rogue Podcast, I wanted to take a minute to look back and reflect on where we’ve been.

That’s exactly why this week we’re throwing it back to Episode 29 and revisiting how synching your business life with your cycle could be the “aha” moment you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you’re a brand new listener (welcome!) or you’ve been here since day one, everyone can benefit from revisiting the topic of this week’s episode with fresh eyes and maybe walking away with a new perspective.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER :

Why your menstrual cycle may be the best-kept secret to success.
How my personal experience with a female-run program opened my eyes. To the power of the cycle.
Concrete examples of things I did in my business during each phase.

If this blast from the past has helped you gain a new perspective, I would love it if you’d leave a review and share your takeaways with me or ask me any questions you might have! And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe

This episode was originally aired in June 2021 and all resources mentioned may no longer be available

Resources:

Kate Northrup's Book "Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy for Ambitious Women"

OTGR Episode 004: Feminine Wisdom Through an Occupational Lens with Janelle Gullan

OTs Gone Menstrual with Janelle Gullan: This is a free Facebook group for occupational therapists who are using menstrual cycles in their personal and professional lives to create rhythm, meaning and connection to self.

Today's episode highlights some of my many thoughts on the trials and tribulations of offering lifetime access to digital products and online programs. If you have a digital product or if you're considering offering one in the future, join me in this conversation as I share some of my own experiences over the last 7 years of being an online business owner.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER :

The biggest mistakes you can make when promising lifelong access.
Why the best thing your students can do is outgrow your program.
Why your alumni can be your greatest asset (it’s not what you think!).
My strategy for making lifetime access sustainable AND profitable.

If this episode has inspired you or got the gears in your head turning, I would love to hear your thoughts! Reach out via Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe, I love talking shop with people!

And while you've got your phone out, I would love if you could leave us a review on the show -- all you have to do is go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

Have you ever wondered how your favorite podcasts came to be? Or perhaps you’re thinking about starting a podcast yourself?

When I first attempted to launch a podcast, I had no idea what I was doing. I think I recorded a whopping total of two episodes before stepping away from the microphone and focusing on other parts of my business. Fast forward to October of 2020, and this time I approached podcast launch through an entirely different lens. I knew I needed to be more strategic with my time and energy. I hired John, my podcast editor, so I could stay in my zone of genius while having confidence that the quality of my podcast wouldn’t waver. I approached the whole project as more of a business decision rather than a hobby.

My guest today, Courtney Elmer, is one of the go-to authorities in podcasting. She’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners take the sometimes rocky, sometimes painful process of starting a podcast and make it as stress-free as possible while setting you up for long-term success. Today we’re doing a deep dive into the art of podcasting and pulling back the curtain on how Courtney runs a globally ranked podcast with minimal effort.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

How a podcast can bridge the gap between you and your ideal client.
Who should start a podcast (and who shouldn’t)?
The secret to preventing podcaster burnout.
How to leverage your podcast and turn listeners into customers.

Get Courtney’s Guide “The Five Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Podcast” here!

Click Here to Snag Courtney’s Podcast Guest Pitch Template!

If this episode has inspired you to share your own unique perspective with the world through a podcast, I would love it if you’d leave a review and share your thoughts with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogueor connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointeCheck out Courtney on Instagram@TheCourtneyElmerand The Systems Made Simple Podcastwherever you get your podcasts!

While sales and marketing are essential pieces of the puzzle of your business, so is client fulfillment, or more specifically, the customer experience.

As business owners, we can get so caught up in the sales strategy, the marketing, the question of “How am I going to get more people into my program?” that once that lead becomes a conversion they no longer have our full attention. So what happens after money exchanges hands, what happens after the sales transaction, or even what happens building up to that sales transaction?

Today, I want to take that customer experience and break it down piece by piece looking at the experience from the consumer's perspective. We’re going all the way from that first touch point to completion of the program, so break out a pen and paper because you’re going to want to be taking notes!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

How to break down the steps of your program through the lens of your customer.
The game-changing technology that can take your customer experience to a whole new level with the simple press of a button.
Why onboarding can make or break your client’s experience.
How to go “incognito” in your own business and why you should do it ASAP!

Create the Ultimate Client Onboarding Experience With My Step-by-Step Guide!

(Scroll all the way to the bottom!)

If this episode has inspired you to share your own expertise with the world as a coach, I would love it if you’d leave a review and share your thoughts with me. If you participated in today’s exercise take a photo and send it to me on LinkedIn or Instagram, as I would love to cheer you on!

And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe.

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we're kicking things off with a special guest, none other than James Wedmore, where the focus is on all things coaching.

Transitioning from clinician to coach is a great way for therapists to grow and evolve in the online space -- and we all know that there's certainly a need for qualified coaches! Yet many therapists often get stuck on the business side of things, including marketing, sales and pricing. While James and I have different approaches to our coaching methodology (and our business models as a whole), we both agree that a successful coaching relationship can be the instigator for transformational results. So what do you need to do to attract your ideal clients and shine your light brightly as a coach?

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

What it takes to build a six-figure coaching business.
Why the “right” way might not always be the way that’s right for you.
How you can forge your own path in what seems to be an overcrowded space.
The secret to tapping into your zone of genius and sharing it with the world!

If you would like more details on my Clinician to Coach Roadmap, please go towww.melissalapointe.com/cliniciantocoach.

To learn more about James and his teaching style, join us for his upcoming training series that kicks off on June 2nd 2022, The Rise of the Digital CEO.

If this episode has inspired you to share your own expertise with the world as a coach, I would love it if you’d leave a review and share your thoughts with me.

And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagramor connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe.

It's been a while, hasn't it?

Today, I'm going to fill you in on what I've been up to these last few months.

But more importantly, I'm going to share my next steps now that I'm officially behind the mic again, and the direction that we're going with the show.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

The answer to the question “Where the heck has Melissa been??”
Why stepping away from social media was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
What’s coming up in the OTGR space that lights me up!

If this episode has you excited for what's coming up next, I would love it if you’dleave a reviewand share your thoughts with me.

And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe.

On today’s episode, I’m joined by two very special guests, both of whom are rockstars and leaders in the OT entrepreneurial space... Trish Williams and Laura Park Figueroa!

Tune in as Trish + Laura share about the trials and tribulations of event planning as both a marketing strategy and revenue stream. They launched the inaugural OT Entrepreneur Virtual Summit in 2019 and again in 2020... But this year? They're taking this event on the road and hosting it LIVE in Florida, November 19th-21st 2021.

LINKS:

If you have yet to snag your ticket to this event, you have until November 1st!

https://www.otentrepreneursummit.com/

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

On today's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Rheinberger, an OT based out of Darwin, Australia that is also a change maker, a mindset coach, a visionary thinker and one of my business besties!

In this episode, Sarah and I chat about our evolving journey in the online space, the personal growth that comes with entrepreneurship and the various ways we've been connected through our work in both women's health and coaching.

If this episode resonates with you in any way, you might want to consider checking out our Visionaries on Fire coaching program, where you'll get access to myself, in addition to my collective of master coaches -- including Sarah!

www.melissalapointe.com/visionaries

LINKS:

You can also connect with Sarah through her website, Empowered Space.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

We're back! I've been on somewhat of an unplanned hiatus with the podcast the last few months and in this episode, I'm joined by my friend, colleague and fellow podcaster, Brock Cook as we talk about where I've been and why I've been so quiet these days.

In this episode, you'll hear me and Brock chat about all kinds of things related to podcasting, social media, setting boundaries with our time, managing our mental health and being authentic in what we share with our respective audiences.

LINKS:

You can connect with Brock through his website, Instagram and Facebook.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

After a short hiatus to enjoy some time by the lake, we're back with another episode!

Today, I'm joined by my special guest Jenny Gill, an OT entrepreneur with a passion for health promotion and education. She's now using her talent for writing to help other practitioners promote their amazing programs, products and services within the rehabilitation industry.

In this episode, you'll hear Jenny and I chat about all kinds of things related to writing better copy, getting clear on your messaging and some of the common challenges that many OTS are running into when it comes to delegating and outsourcing.

We talk about:

Why marketing needs to be considered in all aspects of your business
Getting your audience to actually pay attention to what you're saying
What motivated Jenny to start a business with a focus on copywriting services for OTs
Why Jenny loves to help OTs write copy for their websites
The stages of business when OT entrepreneurs tend to seek more help
The importance of learning how to write better copy and getting clear on your messaging, even if you're outsourcing parts of it!
How systems + processes can help to set you up for success
Jenny's tricks + tools for getting to know her client's style, brand voice and core message
The importance of setting a finish line when it comes to editing
Why we want to delegate and outsource parts of our business -- and the common challenges that arise in doing so
Jenny's next steps in creating a leveraged offer from a service-based business

And more!

LINKS:

You can connect with Jenny through her website, Instagram, and Facebook

Or click here to download Jenny's free resource "5 Common Copywriting Mistakes Made by OTs (And How to Fix Them)"

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

Meet Jaime Spencer, a school aged occupational therapist, advocate, author, AOTA approved educator, blogger, YouTuber, and founder of missjaimeot.com.

Jaime has been a Long Island pediatric OT for twenty years. She currently works in a public school in Nassau County with students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. She also has ten years of experience working in a sensory gym part-time with preschool-age children.

She co-authored The Handwriting Book, The Scissors Skills book and The Toilet Training Book and wrote her own book, FUNctional Visual Perception workbook for kids and Teaching Handwriting in Groups.

During today's episode, we talk about:

The importance of time management and task delegation as it relates to getting into a state of flow
Jaime's support team and the significance of building trust in a working relationship
How the book, "E-Myth" helped Jaime become a better CEO
Entrepreneurship as a continuous learning process
The story behind how Jaime started writing blogs
Jaime's ascension model and an overview of her free and paid resources
The barriers Jaime ran into on her quest to become a school administrator
How Jaime uses her voice and social media presence to educate the public and advocate for change in schools
The revenue generating activities that Jaime does to support all her advocacy efforts
The importance of work life balance for mental health, emotional health and your relationships
Jaime's 10 year goal and vision for the future

And more!

LINKS:

You can connect with Jaime through her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin and Pinterest.

To join her free webinars, check out her Facebook group: Miss Jaime, O.T.'s Free Webinars!

If you're interested in supporting her advocacy, you may join: USA School-Based OT's Looking for Change

If you enjoyed this episode, please help us reach more OTs by going to Apple Podcasts and leaving a review on the show.

This is a special episode in that we’re doing another coaching call with a member of the OTGR Community. Today, I’m joined by my guest Jane Erbe, an OT with 30 years’ experience as a pediatric OT and six years’ experience in private practice as owner of S.M.A.R.T. Pediatrics in Connecticut, USA.

During our coaching call, we’re doing a deeper dive into sales and marketing as it relates to a high ticket offer in the OT business coaching world. More specifically, you’ll hear us talking about the VIP day that Jane created where she spends a full day with other pediatric practice owners, helping them to create their own personalized marketing plan with a focus on preschool partnerships.

Some of the things we talk about in this episode:

What helped Jane to finally decide to open up her own business, S.M.A.R.T Pediatrics after being an OT for over 30 years
Jane's unique setup with another OT business owner where they share the same sensory space and the same contractors (a great example of an abundance mindset!)
The VIP day that Jane has created for other OT pediatric practice owners
What exactly IS a launch and why do we make it bigger in our heads?
Jane's ideas for promoting her VIP Day through social media
Knowing what to do before a launch by going through three phases of a "launch runway"
Ideas for introducing a discounted offer
The benefit of having potential clients complete an intake form before jumping on a discovery call
Concrete suggestions on how to improve Jane's sales page
Figuring out how to move forward after a client books your offer
The importance of payment options and payment plans for clients
Why outsourcing isn't really the easy way out
Setting up a policy on refunds

And more!

LINKS:

You can connect with Jane through her website, Instagram and Facebook

If you're interested in learning more about Jane's upcoming VIP Day:
https://www.subscribepage.com/vipday

And if YOU want more support in how you're showing up in the online space, join me in the month of JUNE for more coaching calls, resources and training opportunities! We have a pop-up Facebook group as our home base. It's free to join but please come over being prepared to do the work!!

Here's the link to our Facebook group: The Rise of the Digital Therapist

Remember, we're only doing this for the month of June!

If you found this episode beneficial, please take a moment to leave us a review at Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

Yes, it’s true. The countdown is on.

After today, we have 9 episodes left before we wrap up season one!

And in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why we’re going on a short hiatus and what our listeners can expect in the next few months.

Some of the things I talk about on today’s show:

The original [currently unpublished] kickoff episode for the show where I was joined by a standup comedian
Why we decided on 40 episodes for Season One
Launching my podcast around a health scare
Building the infrastructure of our podcasting community
My travel plans now that the world is starting to open up again
Practicing what I preach with cycles in my business and intentional rest
How slowing down on production will help me to go deeper connection and community
What to expect for the final nine episodes

Links:
If you’re listening to this episode in JUNE 2021 and you have an interest in learning more about what it means to work online, come on over to my pop-up Facebook group “The Rise of the Digital Therapist”.

This is where I’m hanging out on social media for the rest of June, answering questions about my training series on the Business of Coaching, offering bonus coaching calls and basically pulling out ALL the stops in how I can help more OTs to create a blueprint for growing + scaling their business through digital products. But remember, we're only doing this for the month of June!

Today's episode is pure awesomeness. I am joined by Trish Williams, who is my friend, one of my business buddies, my coaching colleague and a former VIP coaching client. She’s also the co-host of the OT entrepreneur summit and host of the OTs Get Paid podcast.

Trish has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years. Prior to starting in private practice, she worked in paediatrics and inpatient/outpatient neurology. She’s also a speaker and presenter in the area of OT and sensory processing. You'll hear more about her journey of stepping away from her pediatric practice and going all-in on her venture as a business coach for OTs who want to move from hustle to scale.

In this episode, we talk about:

The unique challenges Trish faced when she transitioned from in-person therapy services to an online business model
Ways of showing up during the pandemic and embracing the “inner CEO”
What made her decide to close the doors to her pediatric clinic space
Overcoming the feeling of being a failure and seeing it more as a "shift"
Dealing with leadership challenges and managing a team
The changes in work habits and productivity levels when seasons change
Trish's non-negotiables when it comes to working now that she's self-employed
Her most creative time comes from not working at all
Trish’s journey as a podcaster thus far, including the highs and lows
How she’s using a VIP coaching offer in her ascension model

And more!

LINKS:

Want to do a deeper dive into digital products and becoming a digital CEO? Join me at anytime in JUNE for free training in our pop-up Facebook group, The Rise of the Digital Therapist. Remember, this is happening for June only!

Alternatively, if Facebook groups aren't your jam, you can sign up directly for my free training series on the Business of Coaching through this link: www.melissalapointe.com/coaching

You can connect with Trish through her Facebook Group and on Instagram.

Listen to Trish's podcast: OTs Get Paid Podcast.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

The focus of today’s episode is on ways of improving your performance in your business.

And we’re going to do that by tapping into the power of CYCLES. More specifically, I’m going to be sharing about how I’m working to sync my business with a 28-day work cycle.

During this episode, some of the things I talk about include:

Why cycles are an important piece of the puzzle when looking at performance
The four distinct phases that women cycle through each month
Being uncomfortable with tracking menstruation
My experience with a wellness program for female CEOs that focuses on optimizing performance and brain health
The strengths and business opportunities that come with each phase of our cycle
Concrete examples of things I'm doing in my business during each phase

And more!

If you would like to know more about tracking and working with your menstrual cycle as a woman in business, here are some great resources and links to check out:

Kate Northrup's Book "Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy for Ambitious Women"

OTGR Episode 004: Feminine Wisdom Through an Occupational Lens with Janelle Gullan

OTs Gone Menstrual with Janelle Gullan
This is a free Facebook group for occupational therapists who are using menstrual cycles in their personal and professional lives to create rhythm, meaning and connection to self.

And if you would like to join the conversation, tag us on IG @otsgonerogue or come on over to our OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community!

Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Quiara Smith, a pediatric OT with a private practice that focuses on pelvic floor dysfunctions and toileting challenges. Based out of both California and Hawaii, her pediatric experience encompasses infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. With a holistic and integrative approach to care, Quiara guides children to achieving continence with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

How Quiara discovered this unique area of specialty
Her main referral sources for her private practice
The average client lifecycle for the children and families on her caseload
Common comorbidities among kiddos struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction, including sensory processing
The correlation between selective eaters and pelvic floor dysfunction
A coaching model for working with parents
Her journey as an online course creator where she’s supporting other OTs to become more competent in this role-emerging area of practice
Quiara's five-year vision for her practice and her online course
How Quiara incorporates humor, mindfulness and therapeutic connection in her sessions

And more!

LINKS:

You can connect with Quiara on Facebook and Instagram, or through her website: www.aloha integrative therapy.com.

Join Quiara's FREE Facebook Group for healthcare professionals who are looking to learn more about pediatric pelvic health.

Her online course will be opening again later this year, you may join the waitlist on this link.

Are you interested in making more money as a coach?

Join me for part TWO of our three-part training series on The Business of Coaching, where I’ll guide you through creating an irresistible coaching offer.

You can sign up here: www.melissalapointe.com/coaching

In today’s episode, we’re talking about COACHING.

More specifically, I’m taking you through a five-step process for getting more 1:1 coaching clients.

And no, this information doesn’t apply to only a certain type of coaching. If you’re working with individual clients in a coaching capacity, get ready to take some notes!

Some of the things we talk about in this episode:

Setting your monthly revenue goal
Getting clear on how many coaching clients you want
Tracking your discovery call conversion rate
Mapping out the life cycle for potential clients
Choosing your client entry point
Putting together your coaching offer

And more!

Would you like more guidance and support in putting together your coaching offer? Join me for part TWO of our three-part training series on The Business of Coaching, where that’s exactly what I’m going to lead you through.

You can sign up here: www.melissalapointe.com/coaching

If you resonated with my five steps for more 1:1 coaching clients, I would love to know! Tag me in our OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community or on Instagram @otsgonerogue.

Based out of Arizona, USA, James has been supporting digital CEOs from around the world to build and scale their online businesses for the last 15 years. I first signed up to work with him in October 2018 and since then, he's played a pivotal role in how I'm growing and evolving as both a coach and an online business owner.

In today's episode, James and I connect over the biggest lessons that I've learned from him in the last 2 and a half years. We do a deeper dive into personal growth and entrepreneurship, talking about the following:

The power of our words and how they can improve or hinder your performance
The concept of resistance versus acceptance
How the state regulation applies both to business and therapy
"The doing is the destination" as one of the secrets to success
Operating from a place of gratitude and abundance
How most of us operate from a permission-based paradigm
Creating a playbook as a means to achieve a more powerful business model
Why it's good to ask for help
Applying the "Lego technique" to building your business
Understanding that problems can be blessings in disguise
Eradicating the "I don't have what it takes" mentality
The importance of letting go of things that no longer serve us

And more!

LINKS:

If you would like to know more about James' free training on Discovering Your First 100 Leads, please click here.

To learn more about how Melissa is supporting OTs through the help of James's business program, come on over to our pop-up Facebook group (The Rise of the Digital Therapist) that will be running through the month of June.

You can also connect with James through Instagram or Youtube.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

Today’s episode almost didn’t happen… But I’m embracing the concept of imperfect action!

We're going to talk about finding ways how we show up in our business and the different approaches we can use as a guide in growing our business.

In this episode, I talk about:

The importance of showing up for your audience
How to lean into the idea that you don’t have to know everything and it’s ok to make mistakes
The difference between a scientist mentality and an engineering perspective and how we can apply it to running a business

And more!

Resources and Links:

My FREE 3-part training series on the Business of Coaching is just around the corner, it kicks off on May 24th! To get your name on the registration list, go to www.melissalapointe.com/coaching.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

Today’s special guest is Devon Breithart, a woman of many skills and talents… She first discovered her passion for working in the public school system, which eventually led her to create The Dynamic School OT – an online course and mentorship program for school-based therapists who want to become more effective, confident, and happy in their practice.

This is also such an inspiring episode as you'll hear us talk about thinking outside the box, trying different things and being open to possibilities.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

Devon's experience as a travel therapist in the U.S., including the perks and challenges of this type of work
How Devon got her foot in the door as a social media manager for other OTs
The different approaches OTs are taking to social media
Learning how to outsource tasks and onboard new team members
Devon's transition from 1:1 work to leveraged offers
The creation of her signature program, The Dynamic School OT
What Devon loves about working in the online space

And more!LINKS:

You can connect with Devon on Facebook and Instagram, or through her website: www.devonbreithart.com.

Click here to check out her online program The Dynamic School OT

Travelling may be off the agenda for some of us right now but if you want to have some bits of inspiration from Devon's travels, visit her personal Instagram account @devonbreithart.

To access the resources that we're curating for our OTGR Community, please go to www.melissalapointe.com/resources.

And registration is now open for Melissa's upcoming training series, "The Business of Coaching". You can sign up at www.melissalapointe.com/coaching.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We’d also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

It’s Friday! And we’re once again wrapping up the week with a shorter episode that’s more focused on the business side of things.

This week, we’re talking about what it means to build an audience with intention and clarity.

In this episode, I talk about:

The difference between your audience and leads
Why growing your audience matters
Coming back to the fundamentals of marketing
Learning the art of persuasion and influence through writing better copy
Setting up your email list as an asset to your business
The TLC method for audience growth
Creating free content with the end in mind

And more!Resources and Links:

Don't forget to mark your calendars because my FREE 3-part training series on the Business of Coaching kicks off on May 24th! To get your name on the registration list, go to www.melissalapointe.com/coaching.

If you're wanting more direction and guidance on using the TLC method in building your audience, here's the link to the free training with my business mentor, James Wedmore. It's short + jam-packed with concrete, actionable steps. I've gone through it twice myself and plan on going through it again next week if you'd like to join me!

Discover Your First 100 Leads | Free Training

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

In today's episode, we do a deeper dive into navigating life's transitions and handling adversity. My special guest is Jess Hill, an OT with over 15 years experience in a number of different areas of practice including in a rural hospital in South Africa, in private practice, in the online space as both a course creator and a coach and more recently, as a senior therapist in an addictions clinic located in a castle in the Scottish countryside.

During our interview, Jess shares about the hardships she's encountered over the years and how this has led to more opportunities in both personal growth and professional development. She's a great testament to how one can turn struggles into successes!

In this episode you'll hear about:

The unique challenges of working in the online space when based in South Africa
How Jess's struggles in balancing work/life/home responsibilities served as inspiration in creating her online program "Mastermind Your Motherhood"
Jess's battle in overcoming imposter syndrome
The therapeutic benefits of journaling
Why OTs who are working as coaches can still benefit from having coaches
Jess's eventful experience moving from South Africa back to Scotland during the pandemic
The work that Jess does in terms of addictions, recovery and trauma-informed care
An OT perspective on EMDR (and why more therapists should be trained in this modality)
Tools and techniques to manage being triggered by our clients' stories of trauma
The importance of having childhood in how it relates to resilience later in life

LINKS:

You can connect with Jess on Facebook and Instagram, or through her website: www.jessicahill.org

Click here to check out her online program Mastermind Your Motherhood.

To access the resources that we're curating for our OTGR Community, please go to www.melissalapointe.com/resources.

And registration is now open for Melissa's upcoming training series, "The Business of Coaching". You can sign up at www.melissalapointe.com/coaching.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

It's official! Today is our first "Friday episode" drop, where we're going to deliver a shorter episode that's focusing on business skill development and tangible resources for building a revenue stream outside of traditional therapy roles.

To kick things off, we're going to talk about how our perception of business... Because how you see business is going to determine what's possible!

And mark your calendars because my FREE 3-part training series on the Business of Coaching that kicks off on May 24th! To sign up, all you have to do is go to get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.melissalapointe.com/coaching.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

In this episode, you'll hear:

How OT school didn't prepare us for what's possible in business
The limiting beliefs I've been carrying around about launching + team building
Why I love highlighting OTs with different business models
Myths about what it takes to having an online business

If you resonate with this episode in any way, tag us on Instagram Stories @otsgonerogue.

LINKS

https://www.melissalapointe.com/coaching

Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Debra Battistella, an occupational therapist and founder of Creative Concepts in Occupational Therapy PLLC. She’s a seasoned therapist with 20 years of experience working in physical and rehab medicine as a COTA and OTR, she also teaches and coordinates fieldwork in an OTA program. In more recent months, Debra has launched an online mirror therapy program to help rehab medicine OTs save time and improve patient outcomes. She’s also now a podcaster, co-hosting a show called The Noggins and Neurons Podcast, as she continues to find creative ways to BE in our profession!

In this episode we talk about:

Debra's love for learning and teaching
Innovative ways of doing fieldwork in response to some gaps created by the pandemic
Debra's fascination in technology and her idea of developing an ADL video library
How occupational therapy is thriving in the online space
OTs that are redefining how they show up in the world
The importance of having clear leadership
How Imposter Syndrome affected Debra and her sense of belonging as an OT
The significance of creativity in occupational therapy
What inspired Debra’s mirror therapy program

Links:

Find out more about Debra and her work on her website www.creativeconceptsot.com

Here is the link to her Mirror Therapy Program

Debra also recently started her own podcast, you can listen here: The Noggins and Neurons Podcast

And if you'd like to sign up for Melissa's upcoming training series on the business of coaching, go to www.melissalapointe.com/coaching

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

Today’s episode is a high-energy interview with Landy Peek, an entrepreneur, a pelvic occupational therapist, a trauma worker, and a Certified Birth Healing Specialist. Landy helps women connect with their feminine energy and feel confident in using their intuition during birth and healing. She also supports therapists in terms of "healing the healer", releasing limiting beliefs and leaning into feminine intuition to bring ease and joy to your practice. There is so much wisdom being shared in this episode!

You're going to hear us talk about:

How Landy started her journey as a pediatric practitioner and used it as a safety net before letting go of the vine and going all in on her pelvic health practice
The unique challenges and struggles of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship
Landy’s ideal client avatar and the types of services she provides in both her pelvic health and coaching practice
How she manages her work-life balance and avoids burnout
The importance of letting go of limiting beliefs and stories that no longer serve us
The power of women supporting women, especially when it comes to business
Being intentional in how you're growing your business, which includes choosing your own hours and how you want to show up
Building a thicker skin in terms of fear of judgment from others

And more!

Links:

You can connect with Landy on Facebook or Instagram.

Visit her website: Best Birth Healing

You can also download her workbook: 5 Step Workbook to Create Your Dream Therapy Practice

And if you'd like to sign up for Melissa's upcoming training series on COACHING, go to www.melissalapointe.com/coaching

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, we'd love to know! And we'd love to share it with our community! Simply take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

We would also love your support in the form of a review, go to Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think!

Today's episode is packed with all kinds of greatness! And yes, this is an episode where you may want to wear headphones if you have little ones in the background...

Join me as we navigate the wonderful world of sex and intimacy with the fabulous Dr. Kathryn Ellis, a consultant and OT entrepreneur who champions enhancing OTs’ readiness to address sexuality in clinical practice through professional growth and program development.

My talk with Kathryn was truly insightful! In this episode, we talk about:

How she came about doing work in program design, curriculum development, training and research as it relates to sexuality in clinical practice
The importance for OTs to be comfortable in talking about sex and how to help them navigate and address sexuality with their clients
How Kathryn started her own continuing education company for therapists
Where to draw the line for health professionals in terms of being sexual beings
How OTs can manage vulnerability and awkwardness when growing in this area of practice
The Sex-Savvy OT program and other courses that Kathryn currently offers
The importance of including sex and sexuality in the OT curriculum
Dealing with push back and challenges on social media when your marketing includes sex and sexuality
More about Kathryn's experience and ongoing journey in entrepreneurship, both with her educational company and her private practice
And last but not least... We talk about sexy-time occupations!

LINKS:

You can connect with Kathryn on Instagram or join her free Facebook group, Sexuality and Occupational Therapy Discussion Group.

Her website for her continuing education company: Institute for Sex, Intimacy & Occupational Therapy

Her website with a focus on her sexuality counseling: Dr. Kathryn Ellis Sexuality Counseling.

You can also watch videos of her interviews on her YouTube channel where you can learn more about sexuality, sex and intimacy.

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue.

Or better yet, go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Today's episode is all about happy, rested families and health homes! I'm joined by my special guest, Heather Boyd, an OT based out of Ontario, Canada with a private practice that incorporates her two passions -- a holistic, attachment-based approach to infant sleep and environmental health, where she supports families around indoor air quality and indoor health concerns. It turns out that Heather is the only OT we know of that's working in environmental health so this episode is also serving as a match-making opportunity, where we want your help in connecting her with other OTs who might be working in this area!

In this episode you’ll hear about:

Heather's journey as a pediatric OT, a private practitioner and a sleep-deprived mama
The different services Heather offers to families based on her experience and training in infant development and holistic, attachment-based alternatives to sleep training
The challenges of being a bed-sharing, co-sleeping family while also being a rule-following healthcare professional
Why I wish I had a Heather in my life 9 years ago!
Her lived experience with mould in their family home and how this led her down a path less travelled as an OT now niching down in environmental health

LINKS:

You can connect with Heather on Instagram and Facebook, or through one of her websites: www.heatherboyd.ca for sleep consulting/infant development programs
www.ahealthyhome.ca for environmental health consulting

If this episode inspired you in some way or if you resonated with anything we said, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @otsgonerogue

Have I mentioned that I love to interview trailblazers and visionaries in the OT profession? I also love when these trailblazing OTs really lean into curriculum design and program development, helping to pave the way for more therapists to do this work. Which is why I am thrilled to be featuring Laura Rowan in today’s episode, an OT that is quickly developing a name for herself in the world of pelvic health AND professional development.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

What helped Laura jump from the world of SNF and geriatrics to pelvic health therapist and purpose-driven entrepreneur
How Laura inadvertently signed up for her first pelvic floor course, not quite knowing what she was getting herself into
Why pelvic health helped her to rediscover her passion for OT
The first time Laura discovered she could use her hands therapeutically to listen and communicate with the brain
What Laura learned from working in the insurance world as a pelvic health therapist
How CoVid was an instigating factor in Laura creating her first professional development course
The different ways Laura currently works with her clients through her practice
A breakdown of Laura’s CEU-approved weekend course, PR-MATT (Pelvic Rehab Manual Assessment & Treatment Techniques)

LINKS:

You can connect with Laura on Instagram and Facebook, or through her website Essential Pelvic Health.

Here's the link to check out her PR-MATT course:
https://www.essentialpelvichealth.com/professional-continuing-education/

And since recording this episode, Laura has launched a supportive network for ongoing pelvic health mentorship! If you're interested in knowing more, CLICK HERE.

Today’s episode is jam-packed in value if you’re an OT that wants to really put yourself out there in terms of professional networking, career development and marketing. I’m joined by Tanya Peterson, an OT that’s recently switched gears and is now a career coach, resume writer and LinkedIn strategist for healthcare professionals. I’ve listened and re-listened to this episode twice now and it’s GOLD in terms of concrete tips and tools that Tanya so generously shares with us.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

How Tanya got started as an OT entrepreneur -- and the different ways she had to pivot during the pandemic
An example of finding balance between shiny object syndrome and being open to opportunity
The different ways that OTs can and should be using LinkedIn
The ins and outs of marketing on LinkedIn and how to measure your return of investment
Common mistakes that therapists are making when it comes to their resumes
Why it makes sense to go to the experts rather than figuring this all out for yourself

LINKS:

If you’re an OT wanting to get access to my plethora of resources on thinking outside the box, come on over and check out what I have to offer: www.melissalapointe.com/resources

If you enjoyed hearing about Tanya’s wealth of knowledge, check out her website at www.polish2prosper.com, connect with her on LinkedIn or on Facebook.

Or check out her coaching program:

https://polish2prosperhealthcarecareeracademy.teachable.com/p/clinician-s-guide-to-career-fulfillment-a-professional-framework-for-landing-your-dream-job

And if you want to connect with ME on LinkedIn, let’s do it! As promised, I've updated my profile and I would love to welcome you into my professional network. You can find me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamlapointe/

Today’s episode is a beautiful example of how OTs can think big in terms of their impact on the world. I’m joined by my special guest Bronwyn Paynter and as mentioned in the intro, this conversation goes in a few different directions, covering topics related to nature through an OT lens, trailblazing, sustainability, online entrepreneurship, the power of connection and finding joy in our work.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

How Bronwyn sees nature through an OT lens -- and trust me, it’s much more than you might think!
Her personal journey in searching for work that filled her with joy
Why Bronwyn started doubting herself as an OT (and how she rectified the situation)
Her entrepreneurial journey from forest therapy guide to online business owner, niching down to serve OTs
The connection between climate change, human occupation and sustainability
What lights Bronwyn up in terms of helping OTs to flourish and be well

LINKS:

www.melissalapointe.com/resources

Bronwyn’s Facebook page and Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NatureOTs

And if you would like to join the conversation, come on over to our OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community!

Today’s episode is a little bit different in that it's a replay recording from my friend Claire's show, "The Pelvicpreneur Podcast". This is a movement, marketing and mindset podcast for FitPros, Physios, Personal Trainers and Pilates instructors who work with clients with pelvic floor dysfunction. And I had the opportunity to join Claire to highlight the role of OT and ow we fit in into the bigger picture when it comes to client-centered care and pelvic floor dysfunction.

This episode was a lot of fun to record, which is why Claire and I agreed -- more OTs need to hear this conversation! We're republishing it on my podcast, to help get this information out to as many of you as possible. I'll admit, it was also fun to be the interviewee as opposed to always being the interviewer!

If you enjoy this episode, you know I'd love to hear about it! Tag me on Instagram (@melissamalpointe) or tag our podcast account (@otsgonerogue). Let me know what you learned today!

In this episode you’ll hear about:

How I describe my services to someone from outside the OT profession
How I started out treating anyone and everyone in private practice (birth to 74, to be exact)
My journey in niching down in women's health (yes, it took me awhile!)
The roundabout way that I stumbled through my early years of entrepreneurship (and came very close to bankruptcy)
My passion for restorative exercise + natural movement (which is how I connected with Claire!)
My decision to take the plunge, close down my clinic and go all in on serving OTs
The ups and downs of my very first online course for therapists (a classic example of taking imperfect action)
My best attempts at explaining the role of OT in pelvic health to a fitness professional (haha, I did my best!!)
Why I'm so passionate about helping OTs to rewire their brains in order to grow from the inside out as an entrepreneur!
The commonalities between OTs + fitness professionals when it comes to business and marketing
How CoVid effected my business, both the good and the bad

PS. Please note, when talking about my emergency C-section, I was discharged 36 hours post-op (NOT 18 hours post-op!). That was a slip up. Whoops!

LINKS:

The online course that I mention in prenatal/postnatal health? We're offering it ONE LAST TIME before retiring it for good! The very last day to register for this program is April 5th 2021 but the sooner the better as our Facebook party is happening NOW!

Here are the full program details: An OT Learning Intensive in Perinatal Health

If you're an OT with a special interest in women's health, did you know that I have a special newsletter just for you? Each week, I share resources and information related to growing your women's health practice with confidence. Click here to sign up for valuable tips + tools, delivered directly to your inbox!

And if you would like to join the conversation, come on over to our OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community!

Ok, folks, it's time! Today we're releasing our first special edition episode as part of our newest offering, "The OTs Gone Rogue Coaching Call Series".

What is this all about, you ask?

Once a month, I'm inviting an OT from our Rogue Community to join me on the air for a coaching call (that's intertwined with teachable moments for our audience), where I'm going to help them take the next steps in building a sustainable online revenue stream.

And today, we're kicking things off with our first guest, Moira Pena!

Moira is an OT, a speaker and an educator with over 20 years’ experience working with children and youth on the autism spectrum, as well as other individuals experiencing sensory processing differences. She applied for this coaching call to get a better understanding on how she can grow and scale an online course that she’s created to help OTs become confident and effective in their use of sensory-based interventions.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

The importance of making CEO decisions when creating your course
The T.L.C. method of building your audience and gaining more customers
When to stay away from paid advertising and focus instead on organic traffic
Why most OTs are doing things backwards in terms of what to post on social media
Launch runways and why it's important to talk about your program BEFORE you start selling it!
Common misconceptions to a longer "cart open" period
The importance of rhythms and recovery time in launching
The benefits of a wait list and how to use it to nurture your audience
Why there's no "best way to launch" and we ALL have to start somewhere!
Creating a community experience for our students while setting clear boundaries on our time
What to include in your "about me section" on your sales page

If you liked this special episode, please let me know your takeaways! Tag me in the OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community or on Instagram @otsgonerogue.

LINKS:

Moira's Website and Instagram.

If you would like to check out Moira's course, click here -- Autism & Sensory Processing: Concepts, Evidence & BEST Strategies

MENTIONED RESOURCES:Here is the link for the free training from my business mentor, James Wedmore:
==> Discover How to Attract Your First 100 Leads

Here is the link for the template you can use as a layout for YOUR next online course:
==> Online Course Template | Google Spreadsheet

If you would like to sign up for our free resources that we've created specifically for OTs with a special interest in building online revenue streams, click here to sign up:
==> https://www.melissalapointe.com/buildingonlinerevenuestreams

And if YOU would like to apply for one of our hot seats as part of the OTs Gone Rogue Coaching Series, [click here to fill out the application].

Today’s episode is going to keep you on your toes as we do a deeper dive into many hot topics related to passion-driven OT entrepreneurship. I’m joined by my special guest Cheryl Crow and we’re talking about the trials and tribulations of idea overload, connecting with our people through video marketing, social entrepreneurship and how to craft an offer from a lived experience.

If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear about it! Please take a moment to leave a review on the show. You can also send either of us a DM or better yet, create an IG Reel of your takeaways and tag us (@otsgonerogue and @arthritis_life_cheryl).

In this episode you’ll hear about:

How Cheryl created a sustainable business from a passion project
Why she considered a non-profit organization and ultimately decided against it as her business model
The journey from a school-based therapist to a course creator focusing on rheumatoid arthritis
Making the decision to monetize her lived experience with a chronic health condition
The thought process that goes into pricing an offer from the heart
Navigating the online space as an educator vs a therapist
Supporting other OTs in not only showing up through video marketing but having fun in the process!

LINKS:

Cheryl’s Website and where you can find her on social media:

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

If you would like to check out Cheryl’s offer for social media consulting, here’s the link:

https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/social-media-video-consultation-available/

And if you would like to join the conversation, come on over to our OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community!

For many therapists, the road to entrepreneurship is not a smooth, linear process -- and on today’s episode, you’ll hear about that journey firsthand. Sarah Good is an OT, a mindfulness teacher and an entrepreneur based out of Ontario, Canada. She’s had her own practice for over six years but it was during the pandemic when she really leaned into being creative with her service delivery model while on lockdown with her family.

If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear about it! Send either of us a DM or better yet, take a screenshot of you listening to our show, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @otsgonerogue and Sarah @sarahgoodot

In this episode you’ll hear about:

How Sarah supports clients with invisible health challenges, including mood disorders, chronic pain and sleep challenges
The trials and tribulations of embracing technology as a practice owner
An OT approach to supporting women through perimenopause
Sarah’s journey from accidental entrepreneur to CEO
The major shifts to her business as a result of the pandemic and lockdown restrictions
The biggest hurdle she had to overcome in bringing her program online (hint: it had nothing to do with technology!)
How Sarah is bringing more mindfulness tools to members of the OT profession

LINKS:

Sarah’s Website, Facebook Page and Instagram

If you would like to sign up for Sarah’s live, online event for OTs on February 26th, here is the registration link:

https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/day-of-mindfulness-february-2021

And if you would like to join the conversation, come on over to our OTs Gone Rogue Facebook Community!

Today’s episode is yet another reminder of why I love what I do! This podcast is giving me the opportunity to connect with so many kindred spirits in the OT profession -- and Sujata Martin is now high on that list.

Based out of Buffalo, New York, she’s a birth doula, a sexuality coach, a pelvic floor therapist, an entrepreneur and more recently, an author. Did I mention she also does professional mentoring, community advocacy work AND has a little one at home? How does she balance it all? Join us for this fantastic interview as Sujata opens up about doing work that makes her happy AND makes her money, while setting healthy boundaries with her time.

If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to our show, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @otsgonerogue and Sujata @conciergepelvicfloor.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

How an OT is showing up in the coaching world with a focus on sexuality
A mind-body approach to pelvic floor therapy that combines Eastern and Western medicine
What it means to help women prepare for the birthing year
An occupational perspective on “pre-hab” vs rehab when it comes to core strengthening
The benefits of having more than one location for your therapy practice
How a community workshop booklet evolved into a best-selling e-book on Amazon

LINKS:

Sujata’s Website, YouTube Channel, Facebook Page and Instagram

Her mentioned book on Amazon: Not Just Kegels: The Exhausted Mama's Guide to Pregnancy & Postnatal Wellness

Not Just Kegels: The Exhausted Mama's Guide to Pregnancy & Postnatal Wellness

Today’s episode is another deep dive into the world of OTs serving OTs. I’m delighted to be joined by my guest, Courtney Smith, and we’re going to not only share about our mutual love of marketing but we’re going to enlighten you on the power of email!

Courtney is a dual therapist, credentialed as both an occupational and physical therapist. After working all over the US as a travel therapist for four years, in 2020 she ventured into entrepreneurship and started an email marketing copywriting business, The Office On Call, LLC. She now spends her time empowering therapists to grow their practice with sales funnel strategies and through writing copy that attracts, nurtures and converts online traffic into paying clients

If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to our show, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @otsgonerogue and Courtney @theofficeoncall.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How a clinical degree is still valuable even when it’s used in a different way.
Exactly why email marketing is so powerful – you’re going to become a believer too!
Why many OTs struggle with writing copy as a clinician.
A little secret that no one starts with their marketing all together – but learning it all yourself isn’t the fastest pathway to success.
Her plans to connect healthcare entrepreneurs with virtual assistants. (I think I just heard a cheer of gratitude!)

LINKS:

Courtney’s Website, Facebook Page and Instagram

Her mentioned freebie: The Lead Magnet Creation Guide

In today’s episode, I’m once again pulling back the curtains and getting personal, where I share about a recent situation that turned my world upside down -- and why I'm doubling down on supporting the OTs in my circle to make good money and do great things!

I’m also going to make an announcement about something new that we’re adding to the OTGR podcast, which many of you are going to be very excited about!

In this episode you’ll hear:

My understanding of the Law of Dharma and how it applies to my work
What our Visionaries on Fire high performance coaching program is all about
Our program impact goal for 2021 (and I'll give you a hint, it's a big number that feels amazing to say!)
The bonus episode I'm rolling out once per month, where I'm hosting a live coaching call with a fellow OT gone rogue, where I'm going to support them in building an online revenue stream

LINKS:

If you're ready to take things to the next level as an online course creator, a coach or an influencer in the online space, check out our Visionaries on Fire program and see if you're a good fit!

Learn More: Visionaries on Fire 2021

To apply for one of our upcoming coaching calls with Melissa, please click here ==>

Coaching Call Application

If you can't tell by the enthusiasm of my voice during the intro, I'm so excited to welcome Laura Park Figueroa to the show, where we share the details of our business coaching relationship in 2020. More specifically, Laura gives us an honest look into how she's leaned into the challenges of growing not one but two businesses during a pandemic, while also studying for her phD doctorate AND taking on the role of homeschooling mama. And did I mention she pulled this off while also hitting her revenue goals?

If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to our show, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @otsgonerogue and Laura @lauraparkfig.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What it means to love what you do and lean into mastery
How a passion for nature therapy turned into a successful digital product
A breakdown of the Laura's revenue goals for 2020 (yes, she openly shares her numbers!)
The myriad of ways that Laura is supporting OTs to grow as entrepreneurs
Why business coaches can benefit from business coaches
The mindset work that goes into launching products and programs

LINKS:

Laura's Podcast, Business Bedrocks Program, OT Entrepreneur Facebook Group and Nature-Based Paediatric Therapy Resources

And if you're an OT that's wanting to launch a digital product in 2021, we're now accepting applications for Visionaries on Fire, our high performance coaching program for OTs wanting to grow and scale in the online space as coaches, course creators, community leaders and business owners. With a focus on boosting your confidence in sales, marketing + digital leadership as therapists, we support our program members to make good money and do great things!

[Visionaries on Fire 2021 Application]

Today we’re doing a deeper dive into the world of coaching in the online space. More specifically, I have a fascinating conversation with Rhaya Lynn about working with our coaching clients to grow from the inside-out, supporting them on their journey of personal growth and development as they navigate life transitions.

If you enjoy this episode and resonate with it in any way, we’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to our show, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @otsgonerogue and Rhaya @rhayalynnn.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Rhaya found her way as a mindset coach and therapist with a holistic approach to addictions and mental health
The trials and tribulations of being location independent as an entrepreneur
Thoughts and beliefs that were perpetuated in OT school that no longer serve us as OT practitioners and entrepreneurs
Why in some situations it makes sense to drop the OT title
How entrepreneurship drivespersonal growth and transformation — and the challenge of finding the right coaches or personal therapists to support that growth
Honest conversations about setting healthy boundaries in our relationships

LINKS:

Rhaya’s Website & Instagram

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For the first of my guest episodes, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Janelle Gullan, an OT based out of Melbourne, Australia who runs her own practice specializing in helping women connect with their bodies and natural rhythms.

Together, we’re diving into topics related to integrative pelvic health, mothering, menstrual cycles and doing things differently in women’s health. If you’re craving a fresh perspective on how OTs are showing up in the world, tune into this episode and let’s connect!

And if you resonated with parts of our discussion and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to our show, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Janelle, @otsgonerogue and @thewildorangetree.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Janelle’s personal journey of matrescence led her away from the medical model and into a holistic practice focused on women’s health.
Her words of wisdom for setting energetic boundaries while helping others move through difficult life experiences.
Thoughts on balancing the role of trailblazer with regulatory body restrictions and practice limitations.
What she has learned about marketing OT, especially when offering a service that people avoid talking openly about.
How to experience increased life satisfaction by aligning your work rhythms to that of your body’s natural cycles.

LINKS:

Janelle’s Facebook Page, Website & Instagram

Janelle’s free Facebook group, OTs Gone Menstrual

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Are you curious about why we have our podcast set up the way it's set up? If you're wanting more of the behind-the-scenes details about our show, this is the episode for you.

In this episode you’ll hear more about:

What I've discovered recently about OT podcasters and self-promotion
The significance of the photo in our podcast cover art
How we're working to keep this show feeling "light"
Why having an end date matters

If you resonate with anything in this episode and it inspires you in some way, I’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, share your biggest takeaway and tag us, @otsgonerogue. You can also connect with us through our Facebook group.

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Ever wonder how to blaze a trail and make decisions with confidence... When you're doing something you've never done before? This is what I have to do all the time and today, I'm sharing more about the guiding principles in MY business. More importantly, we're talking about how my core values help me to focus on the things that really matter.

In this episode you’ll hear more about:

Why we must carve out the time to identify our guiding principles
The four core values that drive my behaviour and guide my decision-making
How this information relates to business development, lifestyle AND personal growth

If you resonate with anything in this episode and it inspires you in some way, I’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, share your biggest takeaway and tag us, @otsgonerogue. You can also connect with us through our Facebook group.

And if you haven’t left us a review yet, please do so as it makes a big difference in the podcasting world. All you have to do is go to the main show page, scroll down, and click "Write a Review"... You can keep it short and simple. Your efforts are very much appreciated!!

Like the title says, this is our first official episode where I kick off this latest project and join the podcasting world! Today I’m sharing a little more about who I am, where I came from, what I do and who I serve. If you’re curious about what this show is all about, tune into this episode and let’s connect!

In this episode you’ll hear stories about:

The rocky start to my OT training
My history and background as a therapist
When I started going rogue -- and why
My transition from a pediatric therapist to a women's health entrepreneur
Why I’m so passionate about a brain-based approach to family wellness
How I became a heart-led entrepreneur amidst the chaos
What motivated me to start this podcast

If you resonate with anything in this episode and it inspires you in some way, I’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, share your biggest takeaway and tag us, @otsgonerogue.

And if you haven’t left us a review yet, please do so as it makes the world of difference in the podcasting world. All you have to do is go to the main show page, scroll down, and click "Write a Review"... You can keep it short and simple. Your efforts are very much appreciated!!

You can also connect with us on Instagram @OTsgonerogue & Facebook!