Private Practice Success Stories: Recent Episodes
Jena Castro-Casbon
My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution).
I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands.
We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families.
We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions.
We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and personal lives. Of our schedules. Of our incomes. Of our future.
We work hard for our clients but on our terms.
We believe in helping others – but also helping ourselves.
We’re not interested in competing with each other. We hope that we all make it.
We are successful private practitioners and these are our stories.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to this interview.
What if you could trade the burnout of the school system for a flexible schedule, a slower pace, and time to actually enjoy your work? Today's guest did exactly that and her story is proof that it's never too late to design a career that truly fits you.
I'm so excited to introduce you to Heather Danielkiewicz, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Momma D. SLP, based in Plainwell, Michigan. Heather is also a member of our Next Level program, and let me tell you, her energy, her heart, and her clinical expertise are absolutely inspiring.
After nearly two decades in the schools, Heather knew she needed a change. She was burning out, craving flexibility, and longing for space to breathe. Switching to private practice not as a full-time leap, but as a gradual, intentional shift has given her exactly that. Today, she works part-time in the schools and runs her own practice across the street from her home, with a schedule that actually allows her to think, create, and serve her clients the way she's always wanted to.
In this episode, Heather shares how she got her start in speech pathology, how one moment literally shined for her as a sign, and why she finally took the leap into private practice.
Heather has been an SLP for 24 years, with the majority of her career spent in school-based roles supporting preschool through elementary students. During that time, she developed a deep interest in the connection between oral language and literacy skills and received additional training to support language, writing, and reading development within her SLP role. Her experience also spans inpatient rehabilitation, private practice, and supervising graduate students for several summers at Western Michigan University. She is passionate about collaborative, relationship-centered care, and she is building an integrated private practice focused on meaningful communication and literacy outcomes for children and families.
Outside of patient care, Heather is a proud mom who understands firsthand the importance of work-life balance and she's committed to mentoring the next generation of SLPs along the way.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How a chance encounter with a graduate student and a book changed the trajectory of her career * The power of investing in yourself and your business, even when it feels scary * How she’s intentionally shrinking her life to create more white space, flexibility, and joy while still serving kids with DLD, autism, and ADHD in a deeply meaningful way
Heather's story is such a beautiful reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to start. You don't have to leave your full-time job overnight. You just have to take one small step and keep listening to what feels right for you and your nervous system.
If you're ready to stop waiting and start building a practice that's truly aligned with your goals, Private Practice School is here to help. We start with a Personalized Private Practice Plan and then give you the tools, such as the Life First calendar and our Numbers Made Simple Calculators, and me in your corner every week, whether you're opening the doors or growing what you've already built.
Please visit www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more, and follow me on Instagram @independentclinician for more tips, inspiration, and resources to support your private practice journey.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Heather on Instagram: instagram.com/mommadslp/
Check out her website: mommadslp.clientsecure.me
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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What if the worst career news you've ever received turned out to be the push you needed to build the career you actually deserve? Today's guest took an unexpected layoff right before the holidays and turned it into the flexible, fulfilling private practice she never knew she wanted. I can't wait for you to hear her story!
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Megan Jimeno, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with 23 years of clinical expertise spanning both adult and pediatric populations. She is the owner and founder of Winsome Speech, a mobile private practice based in Spokane, Washington.
Megan's journey hasn't been a straight line. She started in inpatient rehab and skilled nursing, where she fell in love with giving a voice to those often lost in the system—but she hated the productivity demands and the "machine" of Medicare. She eventually switched to pediatrics and spent nine years at a small clinic, building deep relationships with families and even creating an in-school program that served kids during the school day.
Then, just two weeks before Christmas in 2025, everything changed. She received an email letting her know the clinic was closing its doors by February. With a daughter at home, a father-in-law to care for, and a caseload of kids she didn't want to abandon, Megan had a choice: find another employer who would fit her strict schedule, or bet on herself and start her own practice.
In March of 2026, after the unexpected closure of the clinic she had been with for 9 years, she took a leap of faith to launch her own mobile practice, bringing specialized therapy directly to children in homes, private schools, and daycares.
In this episode, Megan discusses how she navigated the terrifying leap into business ownership even though she'll be the first to tell you she is no expert in business and is figuring it out as she goes.
Outside of patient care, Megan is a mom, a caretaker, and an advocate for believing in yourself, even when the path feels impossible.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* What to do when you’re forced into private practice and have no time to overthink it * The power of staying mobile and using a “cloffice” to keep expenses low * How she strategically balances private pay and insurance-based clients while protecting her flexibility
Megan is truly proof that you don't need to have a decade-long dream or a business background to build a successful practice. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is take a deep breath, look at what you've created, and say: "Wow. This is mine. I did that."
If you're ready to stop waiting and start building a practice that's truly aligned with your goals, Private Practice School is here to help. We start with a Personalized Private Practice Plan and then give you the tools, such as the Life First calendar and our Numbers Made Simple Calculators, and me in your corner every week, whether you're opening the doors or growing what you've already built.
Please visit www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more, and follow me on Instagram @independentclinician for more tips, inspiration, and resources to support your private practice journey.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Megan on:
Facebook: facebook.com/share/1DnHTeFwjc/
Instagram: instagram.com/winsomespeech/
Check out her website: winsomespeech.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
What if your biggest setback became your greatest catalyst for growth? Today's guest turned a traumatic brain injury into a turning point that transformed her private practice and her life. I'm so excited to share her story with you!
I'm introducing you to Karissa Gussmann, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Speech Pathways of St. Johns, a private speech and occupational therapy clinic serving Jacksonville and St. Johns, Florida.
Since becoming an SLP in 2011, Karissa has dedicated her career to helping children, teens, adults, and families discover the power of communication. With a background in psychology and speech-language pathology, she blends evidence-based practices with a holistic, family-centered approach that focuses on the whole person, not just a diagnosis.
Karissa specializes in supporting individuals with complex communication needs, including autism, apraxia, AAC, developmental delays, speech and language disorders, fluency disorders, and neurological conditions. She believes that communication is so much more than words; it is connection, confidence, independence, and the ability to share who you are with the world.
After working across medical, educational, and private practice settings in both New Jersey and Florida, Karissa founded Speech Pathways with the vision of creating a place where families feel supported, children feel celebrated, and therapy is individualized to each person’s unique pathway.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Monmouth University and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University. She is a proud member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Florida and New Jersey.
Today, Karissa is still treating, has an incredible clinical director, is converting team members to W-2 employees, and is finally understanding her numbers through KPIs. Her journey is proof that private practice is not for the weak but for those who believe in their purpose, it's absolutely worth it.
Outside of being an SLP and business owner, Karissa’s favorite roles are being a wife and mom to her two boys. Her mission, both professionally and personally, is helping others recognize their strengths, find their voice, and “kiss your brain” along the way.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How a parent's offhand comment started it all * Growing a clinic one room at a time, on purpose * Building through a TBI, nearly losing it all, and finding a reason to keep going * What happened when she realized she couldn't be her own clinical director * Why community has been the secret ingredient behind everything she's built
Karissa is truly living proof that even when the world stops, you can keep going. She didn't have a vision for a big practice, she just had a heart for the mission. And that was enough to build something extraordinary.
Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can build the private practice of your dreams even when life throws you curveballs.
Want to build your private practice to the point where YOU can weather any storm and thrive just like Karissa has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice where our coaches can help you set up systems as you shift from clinician to CEO. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Karissa on
Instagram: instagram.com/speechpathways_stjohns/
Facebook: facebook.com/SpeechPathwaysofStJohns/
Check out her website: SpeechPathwayssj.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
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What if you could build a private practice that fits your life and not the other way around? Today’s guest is using her private practice to see medically complex clients of all ages on her own terms. And her story might just be the push you’ve been waiting for.
I’m excited to introduce you to Carly Kloack, a speech-language pathologist and the owner and founder of Climbing Mountains Therapies in Denver, Colorado.
Carly has specialized interests and experience in medically complex therapeutic services for feeding, swallowing, neurodevelopment, speech, language, and cognitive-communication. She has worked with a comprehensive age range including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
After years of moving across the country every few months as a travel therapist during the pandemic, Carly knew she wanted two things: variety and flexibility. She loved working with both adults and pediatrics, from acute care to infant feeding. But she didn’t love the lack of control over her own schedule.
So she started her private practice — on the side, with word-of-mouth referrals, and a whole lot of courage.
In this episode, Carly discusses how she started her practice without quitting her day job, why she’s doubling down on a niche, and why her biggest piece of advice is simply: just do it.
Outside of patient care, Carly loves the variety that comes with her schedule and is grateful to her patient’s mom, a website designer who helped build her practice’s website. In her free time, she enjoys being back in Colorado, close to family and the mountains she grew up loving.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How travel therapy prepared her to think creatively about her career * The power of saying “yes” when referrals come from unexpected places * Why she chose to build a part-time practice that works with her hospital job, not instead of it * How she’s building a referral network in Denver where SLPs send each other the clients they’re not the best fit for
Carly is truly proof that you don’t have to quit your job, go all in overnight, or have a decade of business experience to start. She took it step by step, kept the variety she loved, and built a practice that actually fits her life and not the other way around.
Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can achieve the career of your dreams if you simply start taking steps to get there.
Want to build your private practice to the point where YOU control your schedule just like Carly has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Carly got the legal and logistical guidance she needed to set up her practice the right way. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Carly on
Instagram: instagram.com/climbingmountainstherapiesllc/
Facebook: Climbing Mountains Therapies LLC
Check out her website: climbingmountainstherapies.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
What if you could build a private practice that actually fights burnout instead of causing it? Today’s guests are doing just that, and they're serving adults in the process.
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Jane Hohman and Josie Friedman, two speech-language pathologists and co-owners of Comprehensive Communication Partners, PLLC, based in the Chicagoland area.
Switching from hospital systems to private practice was the key that unlocked not just better care for their patients, but also better lives for themselves. Jane and Josie now see clients in their homes, in a shared clinic space, and via teletherapy — all while staying energized, engaged, and excited about their work.
In this episode, Jane and Josie discuss how they transitioned from burnout to balance, built a partnership that actually works, and created an adult-focused practice that serves clients with neurologic conditions long after the hospital would have discharged them.
Josie Friedman earned her Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and her Master's degree from Rush University. She has experience across outpatient, inpatient, and day rehabilitation settings, with special clinical interests in swallowing disorders, aphasia, and cognitive-communication impairments. Josie especially enjoys leading group therapy sessions and support groups for individuals with aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, and social-communication challenges. Outside of work, she loves exploring Chicago's restaurant scene, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Jane Hohman earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master's degree from Northwestern University. Her experience spans skilled nursing, outpatient, inpatient, and day rehabilitation. Jane has a strong clinical interest in evidence-based interventions for aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders, with particular enthusiasm for supporting higher-level executive functioning skills to help clients return to work or school successfully. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes and spending time with family and friends.
Together, they are passionate about working with the adult neurogenic population and providing functional, personalized therapy that meets clients where they actually live — whether that means working on cognition in someone's kitchen, running a Parkinson's group in their subleased clinic space, or leading an aphasia support group.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How to know when it’s time to leave a “dream job” that’s burning you out * The power of a partnership—and how to divide and conquer based on your strengths * Why saying “yes” to everything in the beginning (networking, patients, opportunities) pays off big later
Jane and Josie are truly living proof that private practice doesn't have to mean pediatrics, and it doesn't have to mean going it alone. Their story does not have to be the exception. If two full-time clinicians can start a business over dinner, work nights and weekends while staying employed, and slowly build a practice that gives them freedom and fulfillment, so can you.
Want to build a private practice that lets you serve adults on your own terms just like Jane and Josie did? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Jane and Josie on
Instagram: instagram.com/compcommpartners/
Facebook: facebook.com/compcommpartners
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/comprehensive-communication-partners-pllc/
Check out their website: compcommpartners.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
What if you could choose exactly which days you work, which clients you see, and even when you’re home for your kids after school? Today’s guest did exactly that.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Heidi Miller, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of HMS & Associates in New Jersey. Heidi has built a boutique, multi-location private practice known for its highly specialized, relationship-driven care with clinics in Florham Park, Park Ridge, and most recently Oakland.
But here’s what makes her story so different: She didn’t start with a grand vision of multiple clinics. She started with a clear vision of three days a week.
With over 25 years of experience, Heidi has worked across a range of clinical settings before opening her first in-person clinic 15 years ago. Today, her practice focuses on pediatric feeding disorders, ARFID, apraxia, and myofunctional therapy with an emphasis on advanced, evidence-based treatment and individualized care. She remains closely involved in mentoring her team and shaping the clinical standards across all three locations, ensuring a consistently high level of care.
Outside of patient care, Heidi is passionate about building a private practice model that blends clinical excellence with strong family partnerships — creating a trusted, referral-based brand where children, families, and clinicians can truly thrive. She also creates continuing education courses for other therapists and is a mom to three kids.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How she slowly and systematically built a niche practice around her actual passions * Why saying "no" to clients outside your specialty actually grows your reputation faster * How she opened a second location not by throwing a dart at a map, but by following one family’s need * The simple way she retains therapists for years letting them reset their schedules every summer and school year
Heidi’s story is proof that you don’t have to choose between being a present parent and a successful practice owner. She didn’t throw a dart at a map. She followed the need, trusted her skills, and built a practice that fits her life — not someone else’s idea of success.
Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom without burning out? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Heidi got the step-by-step guidance she needed to go from employee to business owner. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Heidi on
Instagram: instagram.com/heidimillerspeechandassociates/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@hmsspeechandfeeding
Facebook: HMS & Associates, LLC
Check out her website: heidimillerspeech.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
What if insurance billing didn’t keep you up at night? What if you had a billing partner who actually taught you the process – instead of just sending claims into a black box? Today’s guests are here to show you exactly how that works, and I’m so excited for you to hear their story.
I’m introducing you to Rebecca Ingram Rowe and Sarah Morris. Rebecca has been a Speech Language Pathologist for 16 years and has owned her private practice, ACT Therapy Services, for ten years. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, ACT provides neurodiversity-affirming speech and occupational therapy to pediatric clients. Sarah is Rebecca’s co-CEO and the billing mastermind behind the scenes.
Together, they’ve grown ACT to $2 million in revenue – with over 20 employees across three North Carolina locations providing neurodiversity affirming speech or occupational therapy.
In this episode, Rebecca and Sarah discuss how going slow with insurance, staying transparent with families, and knowing when to hire a biller can save your sanity.
Rebecca started ACT after the birth of her first child, seeing kids in homes and daycares. Rebecca has a passion for teaching other owners and practices how to negotiate with insurance plans, how to effectively bill insurance and stay profitable and set up business systems. Rebecca hosts online courses at RRTherapyConsulting.com and offers individual business coaching. She and her business partner, Sarah, recently launched ACTivated Practice Solutions where they are offering a "done for you" billing and credentialing services for other pediatric rehabilitation private practices.
Sarah Morris comes from a medical billing background in emergency services, where she handled insurance for Mecklenburg EMS Agency for over six years. She now manages all billing for ACT Therapy Services – from front end to back end – and brings that same expertise to ACTivated Practice Solutions.
Outside of work, they both love barbecue lunch meetings and helping therapists succeed.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Why going slow with insurance contracts is actually the fastest path to success * The exact moment you should hire a biller * How Rebecca and Sarah’s unique owner-biller partnership brings transparency, education, and peace of mind to clinicians who are terrified of billing
Rebecca and Sarah are truly living proof that you don’t have to do it all alone. Rebecca still remembers the mom who called her “incompetent about billing” years ago – and that painful moment is exactly what drove her to build a better way. Their story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can master insurance billing (or find someone who can) if you simply start taking steps to get there.
Want to stop guessing and start building a private practice just like Rebecca did? You don't have to figure it out alone. The Start Your Private Practice gives you the foundation you need. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Rebecca and Sarah on Instagram: instagram.com/rrtherapyconsulting/ & instagram.com/activatedpracticesolutions/
Check out their website: RRTherapyConsulting.com & activatedpracticesolutions.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
For so many clinicians, the dream of starting a private practice feels like something you do “one day.” But what if that day could be today – without quitting your job, without burning out, and without turning your life upside down?
Today’s guest is Anaya Ruiz, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of Wonder Wings Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Central Florida. After working in schools and clinical settings, Anaya realized she wanted more freedom, flexibility, and the ability to design a practice that truly puts children and families first. That led her to take the leap into private practice – a journey full of challenges, growth, and rewards. Today, she helps children in her community develop communication skills through family-focused and child-led therapy, while building a practice that reflects her values.
And here’s the best part: Anaya didn’t quit her day job to make it happen. She’s currently splitting her time between working part-time in the schools and growing her private practice. From the time she joined the Start Your Private Practice program to the day she officially launched, over two years passed. Life happened (a pregnancy, a new house, you name it). But Anaya kept the dream alive, and now she’s on the verge of going full-time in her practice.
Anaya holds specialized strengths in literacy from her graduate coursework and works with children from birth to 18 on articulation, phonology, and language. She describes her approach as “generalist” – but make no mistake, her impact is anything but general.
Outside of patient care, Anaya is building her practice with an eye toward the future: adding OT services, hiring another SLP, and eventually opening a brick-and-mortar location. In her free time, she enjoys spending afternoons with her daughter, running her business alongside her husband (who helps with the accounting!), and yes – going to Target in the middle of the day.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* What it really looks like to build a practice when you're not ready to make a dramatic leap * How she went from "just going through the motions" to waking up excited about her work again.
Anaya is truly living proof that you don’t have to choose between stability and freedom. She started slow, trusted the process, and is now building a practice that fits her life – not the other way around. Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can achieve the career of your dreams if you simply start taking steps to get there.
Want to build your private practice to the point where you can go part-time – or even full-time – on your own terms? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Anaya got the step-by-step guidance she needed to go from employee to business owner. To learn more, please visit www.startyourprivatepractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Anaya on Instagram: instagram.com/wonderwingsllc/ & instagram.com/anayamarieslp/
Check out her website: wonderwingsllc.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
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What if the career you've been dreaming of has been waiting for you all along even after years of burnout and doubt? Today's guest is proof that it's never too late to start. Her journey began long before she officially launched her practice with a quiet but persistent vision of doing therapy differently.
I'm excited to introduce you to Angela Ruiz, a speech-language pathologist and private practice owner whose journey into entrepreneurship was years in the making. She is the owner of Angela Ruiz SLP Services, PLLC in Houston, Texas.
Long before she officially launched her practice, Angela had a vision of creating a space where care felt more personal, more connected, and truly centered around the individual. That vision was years in the making. Throughout her career, she found herself drawn to both pediatric and adult populations, with a special passion for neuro-based therapy and supporting individuals with Parkinson's through programs like LSVT LOUD. But more than any one specialty, what has shaped her path is her belief that therapy should feel human first — grounded in trust, relationships, and real-life impact.
Over time, that vision evolved into a business that reflects not just her clinical expertise, but her values, intuition, and the way she believes care should be delivered.
After nearly 20 years in the field, working in schools, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, Angie knew something had to change. The productivity standards were suffocating. And deep down, she never forgot the dream she had back in grad school: owning her own practice. Her early exposure to the world of private practice, including following the work of Jena, helped plant the seed that this kind of career was possible.
In this episode, Angela discusses how she finally broke free from burnout, why "going slow" helped her grow fast, and how she's building a practice that fills her cup instead of draining it.
Outside of patient care, Angela is passionate about building a practice that allows her to show up fully — for her clients, their families, and herself — while creating meaningful, lasting change through connection-driven care.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How a dream she had in grad school planted the seed for private practice nearly two decades before she launched * Recovering from burnout and building something sustainable — on her own terms and her own schedule * The exact weekly structure she uses to balance clients, admin, and a PRN gig * How "going slow doesn't mean you're not going" — and why that mindset has been the secret to her rapid success
Angela is truly proof that it is never too late to build the career and life you've always wanted. Her story doesn't have to be the exception. You, too, can achieve that same level of freedom, fulfillment, and balance if you simply take the first step.
Want to build a private practice that gives you back your time, your energy, and your joy—just like Angela did? Learn more about the Start Your Private Practice program, where clinicians like Angela got the tools, community, and confidence to move from clinician to CEO. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to get started.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start from scratch or grow an existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Angie on
Facebook: Angela Ruiz SLP Services, PLLC
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-ruiz-ms-ccc-slp-65a49660
Check out her Website: angelaruizslp.com
Where We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
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What if you could build a practice that serves not just kids, but their parents too—all under one roof? Today’s guest launched her business during maternity leave, and now she owns a multidisciplinary clinic, supports other therapists, and even created a virtual parenting library. I can’t wait for you to hear her story.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jacklin Bloodgood, a speech-language pathologist, business owner, and one of the amazing students of the Start Your Private Practice program. Jacklin is a Jersey Shore native based in Manahawkin, New Jersey, and she is the owner and founder of Just Speechie LLC and The Therapy Hub LLC.
What started as a way to spend more time with her newborn daughter has turned into so much more. Today, Jacklin runs a growing practice with multiple revenue streams: in-home therapy, school contracts, a shared clinic space, and now a virtual video library for parents. She proves that you don’t need a business degree or a 5-year plan, you just need to take the next small step.
Jacklin Bloodgood earned her Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, as well as her undergraduate degree in K-12 and Special Education, from Seton Hall University. She is passionate about treating communication and feeding disorders in children and adults, and she brings that same dedication to mentoring other clinicians.
In 2025, Jacklin opened The Therapy Hub, a multidisciplinary clinic that takes a whole-family approach by including child-centric and adult services under one comprehensive roof. From speech, occupational, and physical therapy to mental health support, lactation, nutrition, and more, The Therapy Hub brings together trusted, independent providers who share a common goal: supporting your family as a whole. Each provider operates within their own specialty while collaborating to create a more connected, seamless experience — so families don’t have to navigate it alone.
Then in 2026, these businesses came together to curate The Little Years Library by The Therapy Hub. It is an exclusive video library that brings expert guidance into your home, created by five different pediatric experts in disciplines ranging from speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and infant feeding therapy/lactation consulting—so parents can move through each stage with more ease and confidence.
Outside of work, Jacklin enjoys spending time with her husband, her two children, and her two dogs. She especially loves being outside at the beach or park—living the Jersey Shore life she grew up loving.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Starting her practice during maternity leave so she could be home with her daughter * The simple math that made her realize private practice was actually more* time at home and more income * How she "accidentally" signed her first school contract — and turned it into her first hire * How she built The Therapy Hub: a one-stop-shop space serving kids AND their parents, plus a virtual video library reaching families everywhere
Jacklin is truly proof that you don’t need to have it all figured out. She didn’t plan on owning a clinic by year three. She just kept taking the next small step — and you can too.
Want to build a private practice that grows with your life not around it? Learn more about the Start Your Private Practice program, where clinicians like Jacklin got the tools, community, and confidence to launch. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to get started.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start from scratch or grow an existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Jacklin on Instagram: instagram.com/justspeechietherapy/ and instagram.com/therapyhubvillage/
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What if you didn't have to choose between being a present parent and a passionate clinician? For today’s guest, that dream became reality. She’s a mom of two young boys, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, and the owner of a growing private practice.
I’m so excited to introduce you to Jennifer Travis, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, a member of the Start Your Private Practice program and the owner and founder of Rise Pediatric Therapy Services in Nashville, Tennessee.
After years of working in clinics, schools, and outpatient settings and feeling more and more depleted, Jennifer knew something had to change. She wanted more time at home with her sons without losing her passion for helping families. So she took the leap and started her own private practice in 2022 and has continued to work in pockets of her days to help clients achieve their goals. As a busy wife and mom to two young kids, building her own private practice gave her the flexibility to be home first while continuing to do what she loves — helping others with their speech, language, and feeding challenges.
In this episode, Jennifer shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed to building a sustainable, joyful, and flexible practice, mostly through word-of-mouth and small, attainable steps. She describes herself as a dreamer who prefers to keep things small and she’s proof that you don’t need multiple locations or a huge team to build a profitable, fulfilling practice.
Now, she sees clients in their homes or daycares, stacks her sessions into focused blocks, and spends the rest of her time being present with her two little boys without the burnout she once accepted as normal. She loves when her oldest son gets excited about her therapy materials, and she’s learning to embrace the messy, beautiful balance of being both a clinician and a mom.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why being a parent can be the catalyst* not the obstacle to starting your practice * How to build a full caseload through simple, low-pressure word-of-mouth referrals * The "schedule stacking" approach she uses to be fully on as a clinician AND fully present as a mom * Why she chose to stay private pay to keep her freedom and flexibility
Jennifer’s story is a beautiful reminder that private practice doesn’t have to mean big and busy. It can mean small, sustainable, and joyful. Whether you’re a new parent, a burned-out clinician, or someone who’s been dreaming of more flexibility for years — her journey proves that you can start exactly where you are.
Want to build a private practice that gives you more time, more joy, and more control over your life? Jennifer launched her practice after going through our Start Your Private Practice Program where we help clinicians like you go from “someday” to “day one.” Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start from scratch or grow an existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Jennifer in Instagram: instagram.com/jenspeaksandeats/
Check out her website: risepediatrictherapyservices.com
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What if you could walk your kids to school and build a thriving private practice? For most school-based therapists, mornings mean rushing out the door before the kids even wake up. But what if your workday could start with a slow walk to school with your children—and end with you picking them up from class? Today’s guest is doing exactly that. And I can’t wait for you to hear how she made it happen.
I’m introducing you to Alyse Dillon, a speech-language pathologist with over 10 years of experience and the owner of Small Talk Speech and Language Services in Modesto, California.
Alyse didn’t hate her school job. In fact, she loved it. But when life threw a move, she realized that the flexibility she wanted wasn’t going to come from being an employee. So she built it herself.
Now, after two years as a private practice owner, Alyse sees private clients from her home office, contracts with her old school district on her own terms, and is home for school pickup, class parties, and everything in between.
In this episode, Alyse discusses how she transitioned from schools to private practice, the unexpected way a school contract became a major part of her business, and why staying small on purpose has been the key to her happiness—both as a clinician and as a mom.
Alyse Dillon is a speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience across schools, hospitals, and private practices. She specializes in early language development, speech sound disorders, and school-based services. She holds her master's degree and describes her clinical approach as relational, family-centered, and deeply rooted in building genuine connections with both kids and their parents.
Outside of patient care, Alyse is a wife and a mom of three boys. She loves being able to volunteer at her kids' school, take random Tuesday trips to Disneyland, and yes — walk her children to school every morning.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How to start thinking about private practice when you're not burned out (yet) * The surprising benefits of running a practice out of your home * How she's combined a school contract with private clients for the best of both worlds * Why "small and streamlined" might be the perfect fit for your personality and your family
Alyse is proof that you don't have to hate your job to want something better. You don't need a huge team or a commercial storefront. Sometimes, the best private practice is the one that fits around your life — not the other way around.
Want to build a private practice that gives you more time with your family, more control over your schedule, and more joy in your work? Learn more about the Start Your Private Practice program to know how to get started even if you're still working your day job by visiting www.startyourprivatepractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Alyse on Instagram: instagram.com/smalltalkmodesto/
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What if you've been an OT for 27 years and you're starting to wonder if you're done? Not done with the profession—just done with other people's systems. Today's guest felt exactly that way, and she did something about it.
I'm introducing you to Tanya Glass, an occupational therapist and the owner and founder of her private practice, Grow and Thrive OT, based in the San Antonio area of Texas.
Tanya is a 27-year veteran OT who has practiced in many areas but has specialized in pediatrics and feeding therapy for the last 19 years. After moving from Nevada to Texas, she struggled with her identity as a therapist while trying to find the right fit in a position. Frustrated by hospital politics, early intervention rules, and systems with policies that exist "just because," Tanya decided to stop looking for the perfect job and start creating it. She now runs a mobile private practice where she sees neurodivergent children and adolescents with feeding and eating differences, sensory processing challenges, and emotional regulation needs.
In this episode, Tanya discusses how focusing on her niche helped her fall back in love with OT, why even a small side practice can transform your mental health, and how she built her business gradually—starting with the Start Your Private Practice program while working as a contractor—to get to a 60/40 split between her own practice and home health.
Outside of patient care, Tanya currently works as an independent contractor for a home health company, as well as a contractor for a company that does special school contracts with OTs as "sensory coaches." She also creates webinars for Summit Education while she continues to grow her own private practice. Tanya is deeply passionate about creating opportunities for OTs to connect and hosts a monthly Zoom support call for Texas OTs. In her free time, she enjoys continuing to find new ways to support fellow clinicians.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* What it really feels like to lose your spark in this profession * How building her own practice brought it back
Tanya is truly living proof that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. After 27 years in the field, she went from feeling like she might be "done with OT" to building a practice that lights her on fire again—all while continuing to work as a contractor, create webinars, and build community for other Texas OTs. Her story does not have to be the exception; you, too, can achieve the career of your dreams if you simply start taking steps to get there.
Want to build your private practice the right way—with a solid foundation, just like Tanya did? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Tanya got the step-by-step guidance and mentorship she needed to go from burnout to business owner. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Tanya on Instagram: instagram.com/growandthriveot/
Check out her website: growandthriveot.com
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What if you could build a private practice that evolves with you through rebranding, new niches, and even public speaking? Today's guest is back for her third appearance on the show, and every time she comes on, her practice looks completely different in the best way possible.
I'm so excited to reintroduce you to Vanessa Alcala, a first-generation college graduate, bilingual speech-language pathologist, and founder of TheraVolve Wellness Co., a private practice serving children and adults across Tampa Bay through clinic, in-home, school, and telehealth services.
Once told by a guidance counselor she wasn't "college material," Vanessa went on to launch her private practice the day she graduated in 2019 — LLC and all. But between a global pandemic, two high-risk pregnancies, and losing her grandmother, she realized the traditional track wasn't the vibe for her.
So she built her own path.
Switching from adult-focused care to bilingual pediatrics. Rebranding from Vital Therapies to the deeply meaningful TheraVolve Wellness Co. Growing from a solo clinician to a team with a beautiful clinic in Carrollwood. And most recently? Turning public speaking into a high-impact, high-income marketing tool earning her "Best of the Best SLP" recognition from the Tampa Bay Times in 2025.
Vanessa Alcala is a bilingual SLP, healthcare entrepreneur, public speaker, and mentor. A former dementia caregiver, she's co-host of Sip & Social, the first multi-state networking event of its kind for SLPs and women in healthcare and creator of "Impact to Income," a course helping healthcare professionals transition from clinical work to speaking opportunities and diversified income streams. She's also co-founder of The Concierge Marketing Shop, offering customizable marketing templates designed specifically for adult and pediatric private practice owners.
Outside of patient care, Vanessa is a mother of two who has navigated private practice through different seasons of life. She's passionate about helping other practice owners recognize their value and build businesses that support the life they want — not the one they're told to settle for.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How her practice has evolved in ways she never expected * The pivots that changed everything * How she's using public speaking to grow her practice in a way most SLPs never even consider
Vanessa is proof that your private practice doesn't have to look the way you first imagined it. In fact, it shouldn't. She was told she wasn't "college material." She messed up. She rebranded. She expanded into populations she never planned to serve. She built a culturally responsive bilingual practice that earned public recognition. And now? She's speaking on stages and TV, running a team, and building a business that actually lets her breathe.
Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can evolve your practice—if you're willing to start before you feel ready. Want to build a private practice that gives you the freedom to pivot, grow, and even speak on stage? check out the Start Your Private Practice Program over at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Vanessa on Instagram: instagram.com/vanessaonthemic/ & instagram.com/theravolvewellness/
Check out her website: www.theravolvewellness.com
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What if your private practice could move with you—across state lines, through life changes, and into a future you’re building with the people you love? Today’s guest turned a cross-country move into a multi-state practice that works for her life.
I’m introducing you to Sarah Gober, a speech-language pathologist and a dedicated member of the Next Level Private Practitioner program. She is the founder and CEO of Hope Talks, a private practice serving families in Texas, Florida, and Mississippi through in-person and virtual therapy.
For Sarah, starting a practice wasn't about escaping the field, it was about finding the right fit. After leaving a dream job in Houston following her marriage and move to Florida, she found herself in roles that just didn’t align. Instead of giving up, she leaned into teletherapy and the connections she had built over the years, creating a practice that now spans multiple states.
With over 15 years of experience across schools, clinics, and teletherapy, she specializes in social learning, executive functioning, speech sound disorders, and language delays. Her global experience also includes serving as a therapist in Mombasa, Kenya, where she partnered with schools and orphanages.
In this episode, Sarah discusses how she built a practice that moves with her, balances school contracts with private clients, and navigates the messy middle with a clear vision for the future all while building the flexible lifestyle she's dreamed of with her husband.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Leaning into the opportunities that life’s unexpected changes present * Building a practice across four different states and time zones (including Alaska!) * How she strategically uses a school contract for stable income while growing her private clients on the side
Sarah is a perfect example of how private practice can evolve with you. Her story proves that you don’t have to have it all figured out on day one—you just have to be willing to start before you’re ready.
Want to build a private practice that fits your life even if that life involves multiple states, time zones, and big dreams? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program where our community of coaches can help you move from chaos to systems, and from solo provider to CEO. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Sarah on:
Facebook: facebook.com/hopetalksllc/
Instagram: instagram.com/hopetalksllc/
Check out her website: www.hope-talks.org
Send her an email: sarah@hopetalks.or
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What if you could build a private practice rooted in love, flexibility, and meaningful community impact while still staying deeply connected to the families you serve? That question has shaped the journey of today's guest, and I can't wait for you to hear her story.
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Rose Herring, owner of Evolve Therapy Solutions in Valdosta, Georgia. From a tiny closet-sized room to a thriving clinic with three offices and a new hire on the way, Rose has built a practice that feels like home for her families and for herself. And she did it in just over a year.
Rose Herring is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and founder of Evolve Therapy Solutions. She began pursuing feeding therapy after realizing that many children in her community lacked access to care. That gap became impossible to ignore. She launched Evolve with a vision of providing high-quality speech, language, and feeding therapy in a space where families feel truly seen and supported.
Outside of patient care, Rose mentors future clinicians at Valdosta State University and believes that if you can't take care of your first home, you can't take care of your practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Why she decided to leave impostor syndrome at the door and shift into private practice * How she built a niche around feeding therapy * The moment her husband Grant said “it’s time to go all in.”
Rose is truly living proof that you don't need a big budget, a big space, or decades of experience to start. You just need one client, one small step, and the willingness to figure it out as you go. As Evolve has grown, so has her role moving from solo clinician to practice owner and leader — while remaining committed to hands-on clinical care. Today, her focus includes expanding access to feeding services, building sustainable systems, and mentoring future clinicians, all while creating a practice that supports both families and therapists.
Want to build a private practice that feels like home—for your clients and for you? Whether you're just starting to think about private practice or you're ready to grow, support and community make all the difference. The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the tools and guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardwithevolve/
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What if the job you loved stopped feeling like you? For so many therapists, the passion that drove them into the field gets buried under productivity requirements and a lack of autonomy. Today’s guest knows that feeling well and she did something about it. I’m so excited to share her story!
I’m sitting down with Sarah Wilson, a speech-language pathologist and graduate of my Start Your Private Practice Program. Sarah is the owner and founder of Enrichment Therapy Services, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Sarah earned her Master’s degree from Misericordia University in 2013 and spent the next ten years working primarily in skilled nursing facilities before launching her private practice in 2023. Her clinical passions are diverse: she specializes in speech sound disorders and neurotypical language development in children, while also holding certification in VitalStim for swallowing disorders and treating cognitive-linguistic impairments in adults. Above all, she has a love for "all things speech" and is dedicated to constantly learning and furthering her knowledge across all areas of the field.
After a decade working in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Sarah knew something had to change. She was burning out and losing the spark that made her love speech therapy. Taking the leap into private practice wasn’t just a career change — it was a lifeline.
In this episode, Sarah discusses how she went from working multiple PRN jobs just to make ends meet to building a multi-faceted private practice that serves both adults and pediatrics, all while gaining the flexibility to be present for her young son.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How she pivoted from being a finance major to becoming a speech language pathologist * The moment a Facebook ad for the Start Your Private Practice program showed up at exactly the right time * How she built a multi-pillar practice with in-person therapy, virtual sessions, and school contracts * How hiring her first clinician opened up a whole new level of growth she never expected
Sarah’s story is proof that you don’t have to stay stuck in a setting that drains you. By taking small, intentional steps and leaning on the right support, she turned her career into something that truly fits her life.
Want to build a private practice that gives you your spark back just like Sarah did? Learn more The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources, and support to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow an existing one, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Sarah on Facebook: Enrichment Therapy Services
Check out her website: www.enrichmenttherapyservices.com
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Have you ever had a client (or caseload) that made you think “I could do this so much better if I just have my own space”? For today’s guest, building her own private practice wasn’t just about clinical freedom—it was about finally doing therapy the way she always knew it should be done. And the best part? She did it all while keeping her dream role within the school system.
I’m so excited to introduce you to Sheila Cina, a speech-language pathologist and a valued member of the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Sheila is the owner and founder of The Talking Place, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sheila’s journey into private practice is a masterclass in intentionality. Through a mix of side gigs, cold calls, and a leap of faith, she built a practice that not only serves her ideal clients but also allows her to mentor over 100 SLPs in her district.
In this episode, Sheila discusses how she went from doing books in her husband’s basement to building a thriving practice, all while maintaining a flexible schedule and a collaborative network of colleagues.
She specializes in compassionate, research-aligned, stutter-affirming therapy for children, teens, and adults. Her work centers on helping clients feel safe and empowered—reducing struggle around communication while honoring each person’s voice exactly as it is. She is also a certified life coach, bringing a unique perspective to her therapy sessions.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Her fluency specialty * The surprising benefit of keeping a 0.2 school position even after going out on her own * Building a collaborative community of SLPs who refer to each other instead of competing
Sheila’s story is proof that you don’t have to choose between clinical integrity and a balanced life. She has built a career that allows her to specialize deeply, consult widely, and still have dinner with her husband a few nights a week. We are so lucky to have her as part of our community, and her journey is an inspiring example of what’s possible when you decide to create a job that fits you.
Want to build a private practice that gives you the freedom to design your ideal week? Learn more about our Grow Your Private Practice Program at www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Sheila on:
Instagram: instagram.com/thetalkingplacemn/
Facebook: facebook.com/TheTalkingPlaceMN
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What if you could build a private practice so strong, you could retire early—without letting go of the clients you love? Today's guest is a speech-language pathologist who turned decades of specialization into a thriving practice, a legacy plan, and a roadmap to hiking the Amalfi Coast while still staying connected to the field she's passionate about.
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Maureen Neukirch, a speech-language pathologist and the owner of Little Speech Boutique in the greater Nashville area. Maureen provides in-home, preschool, and community-based services but she's not your average generalist.
With over 25 years of experience across a variety of early childhood settings, Maureen’s journey is built on a deep foundation. Her research background in sensorimotor integration, prerequisites for early reading success, and rural service delivery via teletherapy has always set her apart. After decades in the field starting in schools, transitioning to neurodegenerative work during COVID, and learning what kind of boss she never wanted to be — Maureen made a bold decision: she would specialize in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
That decision didn't just change her caseload. It changed her entire career trajectory.
Now an early intervention specialist serving clients from 18 months to 12 years of age, Maureen works with children across varying degrees of severity related to speech development. Her expertise is nationally recognized. She is a Certified Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) Research Clinician, a distinction awarded by the Once Upon a Time Foundation, where she was selected for a prestigious research study and trained by leaders. She is also recognized by the Apraxia Foundation and Bjorem Speech as an Apraxia Trained Clinician. In addition to DTTC and the Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Sounds (DEMSS), Maureen utilizes Rapid Syllable Transition (ReST) and has been trained in PROMPT, ensuring her approach is backed by the most current, evidence-based practices.
In this episode, Maureen discusses how specializing in CAS helped her build a full caseload in a new city, why she confidently refers to anything outside her niche, and the legacy plan she's building as she looks toward retirement.
Maureen is passionate about dynamic assessment, differential diagnosis, and helping families find clarity. She believes in going deep, not wide and that being a specialist doesn't mean struggling for referrals. Outside of client care, she’s building something bigger: a network of clinicians and a vision for connecting Nashville’s private practitioners so families can finally find the specialists they need.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How specializing in CAS — one of the most specific niches in our field — actually made it easier to get referrals in a city where she had zero connections * The "splashy" marketing strategy she used to get noticed from day one * Why she sees other SLPs as collaborators, not competitors (and the networking philosophy that's fueled her growth) * The legacy she's building as she plans her next chapter — a community-wide referral network for clinicians and families across Nashville
Maureen is proof that you don't have to be everything to everyone. By going deep on what she loves, she's built a practice that serves her ideal clients, fuels her intellectually, and gives her the freedom to start thinking about what's next.
And here's the best part: her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can build a practice that lets you specialize, collaborate, and eventually scale whether that means hiring, retiring, or just taking more October hikes.
Want to build a private practice that gives you the freedom to specialize, the confidence to refer out, and the vision to plan for your future—just like Maureen? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources and mentorship where our mentors can help you overcome fears, build systems, and find your path to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing one, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Maureen on
Instagram: instagram.com/littlespeechboutique/
Facebook: facebook.com/littlespeechboutique
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What if you could build a private practice that actually fits your life and not the other way around? Today's guest is an occupational therapist who intentionally built a solo practice around her family, and her community. And she's proving that you don't need a giant sensory gym or a million-dollar buildout to create a thriving practice.
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Emily Vernon, an occupational therapist and a student of the Grow Your Private Practice Program community. Emily is the owner and founder of Spectrum Connections, based in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What makes Emily's story so unique? She's a self-described "ADHD, Type B, big picture thinker" who has built her practice on her own terms.
Emily Vernon has 15 years of pediatric OT experience, specializing in apraxia, sensory-motor skills, group therapy, and spelling to communicate. She accepts a mix of insurance, private pay, and Arkansas's Education Freedom Act funds. Beyond one-on-one sessions, Emily runs groups year-round and has recently expanded into public speaking and professional development.
In this episode, Emily shares how she went from working in outpatient clinics to starting an OT department for someone else, to finally launching her own solo practice and how each step taught her something valuable about what she actually wanted.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How she built a full caseload for herself * The low-cost and semi-non-traditional but fantastic space she sees clients * Creative payment options she’s leaning into beyond insurance and private pay * Her advice for taking imperfect action, especially if you’re a fellow type B, ADHD, big-picture thinker
Emily's journey proves that successful private practice owners come in all types. You don't need a Type A personality. You don't need every detail mapped out. You just need the courage to start imperfectly. Her story doesn't have to be the exception. It can be your blueprint for building a practice that actually supports your life.
Want to build your private practice to the point where YOU can set your own hours, choose your ideal clients, and actually be present for your family just like Emily has? The Start Your Private Practice Program can give you the tools and step-by-step guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing one, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could build a practice that fits your life, not the other way around? What if you could transition from feeling burnt out and lost in your career to becoming a thriving practice owner and mentor to others? Today’s guest did exactly that, starting her journey during one of the messiest seasons of her life.
I’m thrilled to reintroduce you to Amanda Modrowski, a speech-language pathologist and one of our incredible mentors inside the Start Your Private Practice Program. Amanda is the owner and founder of her private practice, Enhancing Communication, based in Parisburg, Ohio.
Starting her practice in 2019 was the key to Amanda rediscovering her love for the field and creating a schedule that put her family first. She went from managing a caseload of 70 in the schools to designing a fulfilling career on her own terms.
In this episode, Amanda discusses how she started her practice against all odds, her non-salesy approach to marketing that actually worked, and how her practice has evolved to include a specialty, a beautiful new clinic space, and a growing team.
Amanda is a licensed speech-language pathologist who earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Toledo in Ohio. She began her career in skilled nursing, transitioned to outpatient care with a non-profit, and spent years in the public-school system. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and has developed a specialty in myofunctional therapy, which she now provides to both children and adults.
Outside of patient care, Amanda devotes time to mentoring new clinicians in our Start Your Private Practice Program. In her free time, she enjoys life with her husband, their two children, and their two corgis.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. Taking the leap (even with a full plate) and going “cold turkey” with the job that was no longer serving her 2. Her non-salesy marketing strategy that built her initial caseload 3. Navigating alternative funding sources like Ohio’s Jon Peterson Scholarship 4. How her practice has evolved from a mobile service to a multi-disciplinary clinic 5. The profound impact private practice has had on her family life and schedule
Amanda’s story is a powerful testament to what’s possible. We are so fortunate to have her guiding our students. Every journey is unique and you, too, can build a career that brings you freedom and fulfillment.
Want to build a private practice that adapts to your life – just like Amanda has? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources and mentorship where Amanda and our other mentors can help you overcome fears, build systems, and find your path to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if the salary ladder you’re climbing is actually the slowest route to the top?
On today's episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that often feels off-limits: money. If you’re a school-based clinician—an SLP or OT who has done everything right, checked every box, and climbed every rung—this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about your income potential.
We’re taught to believe that hard work and time naturally lead to financial comfort. But for so many in the school system, that comfort never quite arrives. Today, I’m naming the invisible ceiling that keeps talented clinicians stuck on a treadmill, and I’m showing you exactly the other path.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. The honest reality of a 20-year school-based salary trajectory 2. The conservative math of private practice 3. Why you don’t have to choose—and how keeping your school job while adding private clients on the side is the ultimate strategy
Starting with just a few clients after school or on weekends isn't abandoning your mission. It's about finally valuing your expertise at the rate the market actually demands. It's about giving yourself a raise this week, instead of waiting 12 months for a cost-of-living adjustment that barely keeps pace with inflation.
If you've ever looked at a salary schedule and felt a quiet knot in your stomach—the feeling that the top isn't nearly as high as you'd hoped—this episode is for you.
Ready to stop waiting for a ladder that wasn't built for you? Join me for a free training that walks you through everything. Visit startyourprivatepractice.com to sign up today.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if the reasons you're not starting a private practice aren't reasons at all—they're lies?
On today's episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I'm tackling the misconceptions that keep school-based clinicians stuck for years. If you're working in a school right now—if you've been thinking about private practice but haven't taken action—this episode will change how you see your path forward.
I'm naming the three biggest lies that school clinicians believe about private practice. Not myths. Not misconceptions. Lies. They sound true. They feel true. And they are the only thing standing between you and the practice you could be building right now.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. Why "I need more experience" is keeping you from starting (and what you actually need instead) 2. The truth about financial risk and why waiting is actually the most expensive decision you're making 3. How to find the time when you feel like you have none (hint: you need less than you think)
Starting small with a few clients, virtual sessions, or weekend hours isn't a compromise—it's a brilliant strategy. It creates financial breathing room, professional confidence, and a clear path forward on your terms.
If you've been waiting for a sign to explore private practice without pressure, this is it.
Ready to take your first step with clarity? Join me for a free training that walks you through everything. Visit startyourprivatepractice.com to sign up today.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if the job you've been dreaming of already exists—you just have to build it yourself? Today's guest started her career wanting to work in hospitals with adults, but a perfect storm of timing and self-discovery led her somewhere entirely different. Now she's using her clinical skills to serve kids and families in a way that actually works—and I can't wait for you to hear her story!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Rebecca Wellons is speech-language pathologist and the owner and founder of Little Seeds Speech Therapy, serving families in Durham, North.
Rebecca’s journey proves that you don’t have to make a dramatic, overnight leap to build a thriving practice. By embracing a slow, steady transition and leveraging powerful, simple strategies, she crafted a business that gives her control, flexibility, and deep professional satisfaction.
In this episode, Rebecca discusses how starting slow, following her clinical curiosities, and designing a schedule that led to more peace, more purpose, and a practice she truly loves.
Rebecca is a licensed speech-language pathologist with a fascinating background in linguistics. She specializes in myofunctional therapy, childhood apraxia of speech, and late talkers. She holds her graduate degree in speech-language pathology and has pursued extensive continuing education to better serve children.
She takes a whole-child approach that recognizes the overlap between motor planning, oral motor function, and communication—refusing to put kids in boxes when their challenges don't fit neatly into one diagnosis.
Outside of client care, Rebecca enjoys spending time in the Durham community and protecting her midday breaks for things like errands when the stores are quiet (a small perk of the private practice life).
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. How working as a contractor gave her first taste of autonomy 2. Her realization that she could cap her caseload, schedule, and create a space for herself 3. Discovering she is neurodivergent and how that realization changed everything 4. How she began designing a practice that works with her brain, not against it
Rebecca's story is a beautiful reminder that private practice doesn't have to mean quitting your job overnight and going all in. For her, it meant slowly transitioning, following referrals from fellow SLPs, and building at a pace that felt sustainable.
Want to build a private practice that actually fits your life—neurodivergence, midday breaks, specialized niche, and all? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources, and support to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Check out her website: www.littleseedsspeechtherapy.com/
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What if the next step in your career was simply saying "yes" to yourself? For many clinicians, the idea of starting a private practice feels like a "someday" dream. But for today’s guest, "someday" arrived a lot sooner than she expected — and it completely changed her career.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kara Nelson, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, mom, and the founder of Sahuarita Speech Spot, a private practice serving families in a rural-suburban community in Southern Arizona, just 20 miles north of the Mexico border.
Kara specializes in gestalt language processing and neurodiversity-affirming therapy, supporting children from first words through early literacy. She has grown her practice beyond traditional speech therapy by adding reading tutoring, school contracts, and community partnerships, all while raising her family and figuring out how to scale a business without losing the heart of the work. She is a shining example of what happens when you combine clinical expertise with a leap of faith—and she’s been a joy to watch grow from the very first steps of her journey all the way to where she is now.
From working as a speech tech in the schools to building a thriving practice with a brick-and-mortar location and a growing team, Kara’s story proves that private practice isn’t just for the "type A" planners—it’s for anyone willing to go all in.
In this episode, Kara shares how she moved from feeling stuck in the school system to creating a practice that fits her life, her family, and her community.
Kara Nelson has been working in the schools since 2007, starting as a speech language technician before earning her master’s degree from Northern Arizona University. She spent over 15 years in educational settings before realizing she was ready for something different.
A self-described "all or nothing" person, Kara didn’t waffle when the idea of private practice took hold. She started small—mobile and part-time—while continuing to work in early intervention and the schools. But it wasn’t long before her caseload grew, and so did her vision.
Today, Kara runs a busy practice that offers both speech therapy and literacy support out of a permanent location. She’s learned to leverage technology, streamline her systems, and even bring on a team member. And through it all, she’s stayed grounded in her mission: helping kids communicate and connect.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. How Kara transitioned from school-based work to private practice—and why she knew it was time 2. The value of starting mobile to build momentum without the overhead 3. The unexpected doors that opened—like renting space in a church 4. Her advice for clinicians who are nervous about taking the leap
Kara’s journey is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to have every detail figured out before you start. You just have to begin. Whether it’s gaining confidence to have parents in the room, posting on Facebook to find clients, or deciding to build walls in a leased space—each step builds on the last.
Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can create a practice that grows with you—if you’re willing to take the first step.
Want to build a private practice that fits your life—whether you’re type A, type B, or somewhere in between? The Start Your Private Practice Program can give you the tools and step-by-step guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if your private practice could be a platform for change—for your clients and yourself?
Today’s guest didn't just start a private practice; she built a mission-driven business that blends speech therapy with fierce advocacy. She traded burnout for autonomy and now uses her voice to empower families navigating the complex world of IEPs.
I’m so excited to introduce you to Colleen Ashford, a speech-language pathologist and one of the dedicated clinicians inside our Grow Your Private Practice Program. Colleen is the owner and founder of Ashford Speech and Advocacy PC, a mobile and virtual private practice based in Vista, California where she provides evaluations, treatment, consultations, and advocacy at IEP meetings.
For Colleen, starting her own practice was about more than flexibility and income—it was about authentic, values-driven work. She has created a unique model that allows her to serve early intervention clients and act as a special education advocate, ensuring families are supported at every step.
In this episode, Colleen reveals how leaving the constraints of clinic and school jobs allowed her to design a practice that fits her life, serves her community deeply, and lets her show up as her full, authentic self.
Colleen Ashford is a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified special education advocate. After graduating from the University of Illinois with her bachelor’s and Illinois State University with her master’s, she began her career in a public elementary school with a bilingual program, which fueled her focus on improving her Spanish to better serve her students and families. Love brought her to Southern California, where she worked in multidisciplinary clinics alongside OTs and PTs, learning invaluable lessons about sensory and motor development that inform her holistic approach today.
Now in her full-time practice, Colleen’s areas of focus include AAC, Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and parent coaching in early intervention. She is passionate about providing culturally responsive early intervention services to the Spanish-speaking population in her own neighborhood. Always an advocate at her core—and now in title—Colleen equips every parent she serves with knowledge of their educational rights and how to navigate the world of special education. Beyond her community, she brings honest conversations about the IEP process to listeners everywhere through her podcast, Unfiltered IEPs.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. Leaving a "good job" to answer the craving for flexibility and authentic impact 2. The moment she realized her school-based experience was a superpower for families in need 3. Building a hybrid practice with multiple revenue streams, from early intervention to AAC coaching 4. How embracing systems gave her back her time and freedom
Colleen is a powerful example of how you can design a practice that aligns with your deepest values. We are so grateful to have her wisdom and passion in our Grow Program. Her journey proves that with the right tools and community, you can build a career that doesn’t just sustain you, but fulfills you.
Want to build or scale a private practice that fuels your passion and gives you the autonomy you crave—just like Colleen? Discover how our Grow Your Private Practice Program can help you with systems, find the confidence, and build the blueprint to go from clinician to CEO. To learn more, visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if your private practice could not only fill a critical gap in your community but also give you the freedom to design your ideal work week? Today’s guest turned a lifelong personal connection into a thriving practice that serves an often-overlooked population, and her journey from side hustle to clinic owner is packed with wisdom!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Grace Hedgecock, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the passionate owner of Hedgehog Speech Therapy in Saratoga in the Bay Area in California.
For Grace, private practice was more than a career goal—it was a calling rooted in family. Inspired by her autistic brother, Grace has spent her career specializing in autism, social communication, gestalt language processing, AAC, and supporting autistic teens and young adults with real-life skills in work, relationships, and identity. She is also passionate about literacy after discovering her own dyslexia as an adult.
By embracing flexibility and a client-centered approach, she has built a practice that supports her professional passions and personal well-being, proving you can build a business that fits your life, not the other way around. She serves families through evaluations, therapy, screenings, and neurodiversity-affirming parent coaching.
In this episode, Grace shares how her personal experience shaped her career path, the strategic steps she took to launch her practice, and how she structures her days to avoid burnout.
She is passionate to help children and families understand their unique mind, remove stigma, and grow in confidence. When she’s not in the clinic, Grace enjoys collaborating with her engineer husband on future tech ideas for the field and soaking up time with her dog.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. The pivotal moment of leaping into full-time private practice, trusting her faith without a clear safety net 2. Strategically using preschool screenings to build trust with schools and generate referrals 3. Designing her ideal schedule to prevent burnout and serve both early intervention and older autistic clients
Grace’s story is a beautiful reminder that your unique experiences are your greatest asset in private practice. We are so inspired by her clarity and heart-centered approach.
Want to build a practice that aligns with your passions and gives you control over your time—just like Grace has? The Start Your Private Practice Program can give you the tools and step-by-step guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if building a thriving private practice meant creating a place where families feel seen, supported, and truly cared for—while also building a life where you can finally make it to your kids’ basketball games? Today’s guest grew a multi-location practice from the ground up, navigated immense challenges, and came out stronger on the other side.
I’m introducing you to Christina Galeano, a Speech-Language Pathologist and the inspiring founder and CEO of Kidspeak Speech-Language Therapy Services Inc, a growing pediatric private practice known for its child-centered approach, strong clinical excellence, and a team culture that therapists rarely want to leave, serving families across Southern California.
Christina’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, “failing forward,” and building with heart. She started her practice in 2020, just days before the world shut down, with a laptop, a home office space, and a wildly unrealistic idea of how many things one person can accomplish in a day. And has since grown to multiple locations while navigating personal and professional storms.
In this episode, Christina gets incredibly honest about the realities of scaling a practice—from hiring hurdles and billing leaks to legal challenges—and shares the exact systems and mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her time, her sanity, and her vision for the future.
Christina Galeano is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who holds a Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders. She is passionate about early intervention and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive experience for every family who walks through her doors.
She is committed to changing the private practice narrative from “burnout and survival mode” to “sustainable, profitable, and deeply meaningful.” Her mission is to prove that a therapy business can be both clinically excellent and a place where families feel supported and clinicians feel energized.
Outside of patient care, Christina focuses on mentoring her amazing all-female team and fostering a positive, connected company culture. In her free time, she loves being present for her three kids and their activities.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. The pivotal moment she realized she needed to build a business bigger than herself 2. The hard business lessons—from uncashed claims to lawsuits—that shaped her growth 3. How implementing simple “money metrics” transformed her practice from surviving to strategically thriving
Christina’s story is proof that with passion, perseverance, and the right support, you can build a practice that aligns with your deepest values and grants you the freedom you crave. Her story does not have to be the exception; you, too, can navigate the challenges and create a business that serves your life.
Want to build systems that free you from working in your business so you can work on it—just like Christina has? Learn more about our Grow Your Private Practice Program, that’s where she found the community and coaching to navigate hiring, metrics, and scaling with clarity. To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Christina on Instagram: instagram.com/kidspeakservices/
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What if your previous career—completely unrelated to therapy—held the exact keys you needed to unlock a successful private practice? For Denise Smith, running an auto body shop taught her the administrative, financial, and client-relations skills that gave her the confidence to launch Speak Up Speech Therapy in Southern California.
Denise is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience whose journey to private practice was anything but linear. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, she discovered the field almost by accident when university programs reopened after war. What began as a curious joke with friends became a lifelong calling after she moved to the United States.
Denise is also the co-host of the Heal Yourself Podcast, where she and her co-host lead powerful conversations on self-healing, emotional mastery, and elevating your relationship with yourself from the inside out.
After years as a school-based SLP, Denise never saw herself as a business owner. But a pivotal stint managing her then-husband’s auto shop—handling scheduling, insurance claims, invoices, and client complaints—became her unexpected training ground. She looked in the mirror and realized, “Why am I not doing this for me?”
Her turning point came on a walk past a neighbor’s house—a neighbor who happened to be a special education coordinator. Denise asked how to get on the list for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs). That simple question started a domino effect: her first contract led to school referrals, which gave her the foundation to build a practice intentionally designed around her life, not the other way around.
With a focus on school contracts, IEEs, and private clients, Denise has created what she calls a “lifestyle practice.” It’s a model built on freedom and flexibility, allowing her to heal her nervous system, prioritize her daughter’s competitive dance schedule, and travel—all while serving a population she loves.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. How running an auto shop gave her the unexpected confidence to start her own practice 2. Why she ditched perfection and chose progress with purpose 3. What it’s like to build a mobile, flexible “lifestyle” practice while navigating divorce and deep personal healing 4. How she makes income from school contracts, private pay clients, and independent evaluations — without burning out
Denise’s story is a powerful reminder that your path to private practice doesn’t have to look traditional. By trusting her unique journey and leveraging all of her experiences, she designed a business that supports her life, family, and well-being first.
Ready to explore what a lifestyle practice could look like for you? Whether you’re just starting to consider private practice or looking to grow an existing one, the right guidance can help you build the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment you deserve — just like Denise has. The Grow Your Private Practice Program gives you the coaching and guidance to scale your private practice. Learn more at www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if the path you thought you were on could lead you somewhere completely unexpected—and completely fulfilling? That’s exactly what happened for San Juanita Reed, founder of Thriving Roots Speech Therapy in Houston, Texas.
What started as a teaching career to children eventually blossomed into a thriving private practice, where San Juanita now serves children and adults with a wide range of speech therapy needs.
San Juanita’s journey into speech-language pathology began in the classroom. She spent years teaching preschool and working with infants and toddlers, but she often found herself wondering how she could do more to help her students. A chance encounter with a speech-language pathologist opened her eyes to a new path—one that combined her love of working with children with the desire to make a deeper impact on their lives. After navigating personal tragedy and taking a detour to care for herself, she pursued a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and began her career in outpatient therapy and home health.
Over time, San Juanita realized that while she loved helping children and families, traditional employment was limiting her growth and contributing to burnout. She began exploring private practice, and with guidance from the Start Your Private Practice Program, she discovered she could create a business that aligned with her skills, values, and life goals.
When San Juanita officially launched Thriving Roots Speech Therapy, she approached it with the same careful planning she applies in therapy. She set clear monthly goals, broke them down into actionable steps, and dedicated time to focus on building her practice without distractions. Her first patient inquiries came in on launch day—a perfect reminder that preparation and persistence pay off.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. The moment she knew burnout wasn’t just fatigue — it was a sign to pursue private practice 2. How she broke her big goals into tiny steps to make them achievable 3. What happened the day her first patient inquiry came in after launching 4. How she finally reclaimed joy, purpose, and ownership by being in full control of her practice and her life
San Juanita’s story shows that starting a private practice doesn’t require prior business experience or big-city connections—it requires courage, planning, and a willingness to take small, consistent steps. By leading with her heart and putting education and value first, she built a thriving practice that aligns with her purpose and allows her to maintain balance and boundaries.
Ready to take control of your career and create your own private practice? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources, and support to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, it’s possible to build a practice that gives you freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to make a real difference—just like San Juanita. Visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could build a private practice with your spouse, create flexibility for your family, and serve your community at the same time? That’s exactly what Morgan and Connor Randel have done with their private practice, Speak, Play, Love, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Morgan has been a speech-language pathologist for 8 years in which she had the privilege working with diverse infants, toddlers, and school age children. Her passion for working with kids started when she was just 12, babysitting and dreaming of a career helping children. After exploring teaching and nursing, she discovered speech pathology in college—a perfect blend of her interests. Connor, her husband, brought a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit and a background in finance and accounting. Together, they realized they could combine their skills to create something truly unique.
After moving to Charlotte and navigating the challenges of finding her first job as a new graduate, Morgan started working as an independent contractor. She began to see firsthand the possibilities of private practice. When Morgan became pregnant with their first child, she and Connor decided it was the perfect time to take the leap—launching Speak, Play, Love while growing their family.
Starting small, Morgan began seeing 5–10 clients a week, primarily through existing relationships with local daycares. By the time they had their second child, their practice had grown to 18 clients and 26 weekly sessions. Connor stepped in to manage the business side—billing, onboarding, and growth strategy—allowing Morgan to focus on therapy and client care.
Over the next several months, Morgan and Connor continued to hire therapists, expand services, and grow their caseload. By creating a mobile-based practice, they kept overhead low, maximized their reach across Charlotte, and made therapy accessible to families who might otherwise face barriers to care.
Morgan and Connor’s story highlights the power of partnership. Morgan leads in therapy and client care, while Connor manages the business operations and growth. Their complementary skills, mutual trust, and shared vision allow them to operate a practice that works for their family, serves the community, and supports other therapists in their professional growth.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Transitioning from traditional employment to private practice while starting a family * Building a mobile-based practice to serve the community efficiently * Partnering with a spouse to balance business growth and personal life * Hiring and onboarding therapists to scale services without sacrificing quality * Creating systems that allow for flexibility, sustainability, and growth
Morgan and Connor’s journey is a reminder that private practice is more than just a job—it’s about designing a life. By combining their strengths, embracing the challenges, and thinking creatively about their model, they’ve built a thriving practice that supports their family, their clients, and their therapists.
If you’re ready to create a private practice that works for you and your family—whether solo or with a partner—the Start Your Private Practice Program can give you the tools and step-by-step guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a practice, grow an existing one, or explore unique practice models, Morgan and Connor’s story shows that with vision, support, and determination, it’s possible to create the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment you’ve been dreaming of. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could start building a private practice this January—without quitting your job or working 60-hour weeks?
On today’s episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I want to start with an important truth: you don’t have to grow fast, go all in, or do it alone.
Today, I’m walking you through what a simple, life-aligned private practice can actually look like, and why now is one of the smartest times to take your first step. If you’re a speech-language pathologist or occupational therapist and feel overwhelmed by what you think private practice is supposed to look like, this episode is for you.
Plus, I’ll tell you about something brand new starting next week: the Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp—our free 3-day event designed to help you go from curious to confident about whether private practice is right for you in 2026 and beyond.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* What a simple, life-aligned private practice can actually look like * Why right now is a really smart time to take your first step * Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp
Starting small with one client, virtual sessions, or weekend hours isn't a compromise—it's a brilliant strategy. It creates financial breathing room, professional confidence, and a clear path forward on your terms.
If you've been waiting for a sign to explore private practice without pressure, this is it.
Ready to take your first step with clarity? Join me for the free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp. In just three days, you'll go from curious to confident with a real plan. Register now at PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if private practice wasn’t about escaping burnout — but about creating stability, flexibility, and breathing room in an increasingly unpredictable world?
This year, many clinicians felt the pressure. Workloads increased while pay stayed the same. Financial uncertainty lingered. And more people began asking a hard but honest question: Is this sustainable for the next one, two, or five years? If you’ve been wondering that too, you’re not imagining it.
The system is shifting. And what I've seen firsthand from hundreds of practice owners in 2025 tells me something important: private practice is becoming a mainstream strategy for creating stability, flexibility, and breathing room in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Five major shifts I’ve seen in private practice in 2025 * What they actually mean for you * How you can think about your next step
This episode is a reminder that private practice doesn’t require burning down your life or a dramatic leap. You don’t need everything figured out. You need clarity, a plan, and permission to move forward.
The most successful transitions I’ve witnessed this year started small, slow, and thoughtful—not from desperation, but from intention.
As we head into 2026, I invite you to take a breath and start imagining what a private practice designed for you could look like.
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Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could create a private practice that fits your lifestyle, allows you to work from anywhere, and gives you the freedom to serve families in a way that truly works? That’s exactly what Christina Burnham did when she founded CloudSpeech, a fully virtual teletherapy practice serving clients across multiple states. Christina is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who began her career in the public schools in a district in Houston, Texas.
Christina offers a fully virtual pediatric speech therapy across California, New York, and Texas. Christina specializes in pediatric speech sound disorders for kids 4 years and up, including childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), phonological delays, and late articulation sounds R-S-L. Her approach is dynamic, engaging, and culturally responsive—designed to help children build real-world communication skills through personalized care across the screen.
Christina’s pivot to teletherapy became even more timely with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many clinicians were forced online, she had already been thinking critically about how to deliver therapy effectively through technology. This foresight positioned her to thrive in a world suddenly reliant on virtual services. Through careful planning, Christina also tackled the challenge of time zones. Licensed in California, New York, and Texas, she structured her schedule to meet the needs of families in multiple states while maintaining her own balance.
While many teletherapy providers rely on larger companies or complicated insurance systems, Christina built systems that allow her to take insurance when needed, but mostly operate independently, creating a high-quality experience for families.
Christina’s journey demonstrates that private practice is not just about serving clients—it’s about creating a practice that works for you, your life, and your values. By embracing teletherapy, strategically expanding across states, and prioritizing her own boundaries, Christina has built a thriving, sustainable practice that supports families and gives her the autonomy she always wanted.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:1. Taking the leap into private practice with just five years of clinical experience 2. Building a teletherapy model that works for her, her clients, and their families 3. Strategically obtaining licenses in multiple states to maximize flexibility 4. Balancing work-life boundaries while serving a wide-ranging caseload
Christina’s story is a reminder that private practice isn’t just about leaving a job—it’s about designing a career that aligns with your goals, values, and lifestyle. By following her instincts, learning through trial and error, and building a mission-centered practice, she created the freedom to be the clinician—and the person—she wanted to be.
If you want to create a private practice that allows you to work from anywhere, serve families effectively, and maintain your personal balance, Christina’s journey is proof that it’s possible. The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the tools and guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Have you ever wondered if your love for music and voice could turn into a thriving private practice? Today’s guest shows us it’s possible—and how to do it while keeping flexibility and control over your life.
Joining me is Rachel Goldenberg, a speech-language pathologist, clinical voice specialist, and singing teacher based in Montclair, New Jersey. Rachel’s private practice, My Inspired Voice, combines her passion for singing with her expertise in voice therapy, helping clients with everything from vocal health to respiratory challenges.
In this episode, Rachel shares her journey from opera-obsessed child to clinical voice expert, how she built a private practice that fits her family and lifestyle, and her tips for anyone ready to take the leap into private practice.
Rachel’s love for music started early. She began piano lessons at 7 and memorized operas like Carmen and Tosca by age 12, performing them dramatically in her living room. She went on to study at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, where she fell in love with the science of the voice, learning from pioneers in vocal pedagogy.
Her career took her through teaching, research on singing and respiratory health, and work with clients with lung disease in Canada. Along the way, she realized that to help clients fully, she needed to expand her skills, which led her to pursue speech-language pathology. Now, her dissertation focused on the use of singing lessons as an adjunctive airway clearance technique for adult cystic fibrosis patients.
Through all these experiences, Rachel’s passion for voice never wavered—but she also learned the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and following the right opportunities when they appear.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How her passion for singing led her into voice therapy * What it was like to return to grad school during COVID * How she built her private practice and referral network * Why flexibility has been essential for her family
With her practice, Rachel has full control over her schedule, enabling her to see clients during traditional hours, early mornings, or late evenings, while still making time for her children and other priorities. Her story is a perfect example of how passion, expertise, and a willingness to take the leap can create a private practice that’s both fulfilling and flexible.
Whether you’re interested in voice, pediatrics, or another specialty, her journey shows that with the right mindset, mentorship, and action, you can build a practice that fits your life and allows you to thrive both professionally and personally.
Ready to take control of your career and start your own private practice—just like Rachel did? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources, and support to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you’re just starting or ready to grow, I can help you create a practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment. Visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn more.
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Have you ever wondered how starting your own private practice could bring vital services to families who need them most? Today’s guest proves that with determination, planning, and support, it’s not only possible—it can be life-changing for your community.
Joining me is Alaina Verkinnes, a speech language pathologist and owner of Minnesota Speech Therapy Solutions in Princeton, Minnesota. Over the past two years, Alaina has built a successful practice that meets a critical need in her community, providing accessible speech therapy to families who previously faced long drives or lengthy waitlists.
In this episode, Alaina shares her journey from school-based SLP to private practice owner, the challenges of balancing family and business, and the strategies she used to grow her caseload and make a real impact in her community.
Alaina has been a speech-language pathologist for over 15 years, gaining experience in private practice, home visits, and school-based early intervention. Early in her career, she discovered a passion for AAC, a specialty that few others wanted to take on. This expertise, along with her collaborative approach, laid the foundation for her thriving private practice today.
The idea to start her own practice came from her husband, who noticed her growing burnout while balancing a school SLP job and parenting two young children. Seeking to better serve families and maintain work-life balance, Alaina gradually built her practice while still working part-time in schools. She opened her private practice in 2022, serving a mix of pediatric clients and collaborating with local schools to ensure children receive the support they need.
As the only speech therapy provider in her area, Alaina has made a meaningful impact—families no longer travel long distances for care, and younger children benefit from home visits and natural-environment sessions. Alaina’s story shows that starting a private practice is about more than leaving a job—it’s about designing a life that balances professional fulfillment with family priorities, taking things step-by-step, and seeking support when needed.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How her years of experience prepared her for private practice much more than she expected * Why being “voluntold” to learn AAC ended up shaping her clinical passion and niche * The moment her husband encouraged her to finally go for it * What it was really like handling billing and insurance solo * How serving a rural town opened up opportunities she never imagined
Whether you’re wondering if now is the right time to start your private practice, or if you’re nervous about building something from scratch, Alaina’s story is proof that it’s possible to make it work—no matter your location or circumstances. She shows that success comes from taking small steps, leaning on support, and prioritizing relationships and community needs.
Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Alaina has? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the tools and guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if moving to a new town could be the perfect opportunity to start over—not just personally, but professionally? That’s exactly what Courtney Welch, founder of Champion Speech Therapy in North Port, Florida, did when she decided to take control of her career and open her own private practice.
Courtney is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Champion Speech Therapy, she has been in the field for 9 years and nearly 2 years as a private practitioner. She specializes in adult rehabilitation, including clients with Parkinson’s disease, aphasia, swallowing disorders, and head and neck cancer recovery.
Her approach combines evidence-based treatment with compassion and accessibility, serving a population often overlooked in outpatient rehab.
Courtney always thought she’d be a teacher, but while working at a retirement community during college, she discovered her love for the older population and found her true calling in speech-language pathology. After years in skilled nursing and hospital-based outpatient care, multiple moves forced her to start over again and again—until she began to feel exhausted from jobs that limited her time off and schedule. That’s when she found the Private Practice Bootcamp and later the Start Your Private Practice Program, deciding it was time to build something of her own.
In this episode, Courtney shares everything starting from when she launched Champion Speech Therapy, she had no local connections. But she quickly realized her small town lacked any outpatient speech therapy services—making her the perfect person to fill that gap. With determination and a stack of flyers, she introduced herself to local doctors, OTs, PTs, and home health agencies. Within one week, she landed her first five referrals—proof that her leap of faith was exactly what her community needed.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* The moment she realized she couldn’t take “one more job” working for someone else * What it’s like starting a practice in a brand-new community * How she found her first clients with simple grassroots marketing * Why she loves serving adults with Parkinson’s, aphasia, and cancer rehab * Her journey from 100% mobile therapy to a co-working office space
Courtney’s story proves that you don’t need a marketing degree, a big city, or years of business experience to succeed—you just need the courage to start. By combining persistence, compassion, and a willingness to learn, she built a thriving private practice from the ground up in a brand-new town.
Ready to take control of your career and start your own private practice—just like Courtney did? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources, and support to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you’re just starting or ready to grow, I can help you create a practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment. Visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could turn your business mindset into a meaningful career helping others? That’s exactly what Abigail Meza, founder of Shout It Out Speech Therapy in Chino Hills, California, did when she followed her curiosity and courage — into the world of speech-language pathology.
Abigail didn’t take the traditional route to becoming an SLP as she got a bachelor's degree in business management and human resources first. But after trying out corporate internships, she quickly realized the 9-to-5 world wasn’t for her.
When the pandemic hit, Abigail began substitute teaching, which introduced her to IEP meetings and, for the first time, speech therapy. Hearing SLPs collaborating with families and advocating for children sparked something in her and she decided to take a few prerequisite classes “just to see.” She fell in love instantly and soon earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
Abigail worked in the school system, her dream job at the time. But even while thriving there, she couldn’t shake her entrepreneurial drive. With encouragement from her business-minded family and inspiration from a post, she joined the Start Your Private Practice Program in January and began building her business on the side. She started small — just a few pediatric clients between ages 2–9 seeing them in their homes, daycares, and private schools wherein her confidence grew with every session.
In this episode, Abigail shares how her business is built on accessibility and empowerment not just for families, but for her colleagues too. Many fellow SLPs and OTs have told her that seeing her take the leap has inspired them to believe they can do it, too. For Abigail, private practice isn’t just about extra income — it’s about freedom and flexibility. She is intentionally designing her future. While she still enjoys her school-based job, she’s setting goals to gradually scale back and grow her private practice into a full-time business.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Discovered speech therapy and fell in love with it * Used her business background to confidently launch her practice * Started seeing private clients on the side while thriving in her school job * How her vision for future family life and flexibility inspired her to build something now that supports the life she wants later
Ready to Start Your Own Private Practice? You can design a private practice that fits your life, just like Abigail did. The Start Your Private Practice Program walks you step-by-step through building a business that gives you freedom, fulfillment, and flexibility. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could design a career that gave you flexibility for your family, fulfillment in your work, and the freedom to follow your passions? That’s exactly what Elyse Sheeler did when she created her private practice, Speaking Life: Speech Therapy and Wellness, in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
Elyse is a speech-language pathologist who began her career in skilled nursing, inspired by her grandmother’s journey with Alzheimer’s. After years of working across medical, outpatient, and school settings, she started to crave more control over her time and the freedom to integrate her interests — particularly wellness and Myofunctional therapy into her work.
When Elyse became a mom, her priorities shifted. Between long IEP meetings, school schedules, and a growing family, she began questioning if she could maintain her demanding school SLP job while being fully present at home.
Her turning point came after her son’s experience with a tongue-tie — a moment that ignited her passion for myofunctional therapy and holistic family wellness. Realizing how few local providers addressed these needs, she decided to build a practice where she could offer the kind of care she wished she’d had for her own family.
Starting small, Elyse launched Speaking Life while still working part-time in the schools. One referral led to another, and soon she was running her own practice full-time. With support from the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs, she created systems, clarified her mission, and built a business that reflected both her values and her lifestyle.
In this episode, we talk about how Elyse serves children and families through Speaking Life: Speech Therapy and Wellness, integrating speech-language pathology, Myofunctional therapy, and family wellness education. She also hosts the podcast Speaking Life into Motherhood, where she helps other moms find balance and purpose through mindful living and holistic health.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Transitioned from full-time school SLP to private practice owner * Found her niche in Myofunctional therapy and holistic wellness * Created a lifestyle practice that supports both her family and her purpose
Elyse’s story is a reminder that private practice isn’t just about leaving a job—it’s about designing a life. By following her instincts, defining her “why,” and building a mission-centered practice, she created the freedom to be both the mom and clinician she always wanted to be.
Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Elyse has? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the tools and guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could stop feeling stretched thin and finally focus on the clients—and the kind of work—you love most? That’s exactly what Jackie Larsen-Robinson did when she launched her adult-focused private practice, Livewell Speech Therapy, in Provo, Utah.
Jackie is a speech-language pathologist who started her career later in life—returning to school at nearly 40. Like many SLPs, she entered the field with a desire for balance and impact, but soon found herself overwhelmed by the demands of school-based therapy. With an impossible caseload and too many diagnoses to juggle, she knew something had to change.
After moving to Utah, Jackie transitioned into the medical side of speech therapy, working PRN at a rehab facility. There, she discovered her love for adult neuro and swallowing disorders—and her confidence grew. One day, a patient with Parkinson’s disease specifically requested to work with her. Not wanting to let him down, Jackie dove into specialized training and became certified in SPEAK OUT! therapy for Parkinson’s.
That decision changed everything. Soon after, referrals started flowing in from support groups and local providers. But it wasn’t until her daughter faced health challenges that Jackie realized she needed more control over her time and income. That’s when she joined the Start Your Private Practice Program, determined to take small, confident steps toward business ownership.
In this episode, Jackie shares how she runs Livewell Speech Therapy, serving adults with Parkinson’s disease, swallowing disorders, and voice difficulties. She is certified in SPEAK OUT! and VitalStim and is passionate about helping clients regain their independence and confidence through compassionate, evidence-based care.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How one determined patient with Parkinson’s sparked her path to specialization * The moment she realized she could serve her community and her family better by starting her own private practice * How she built her confidence step-by-step * The inspiring quotes that keep her motivated every single day
Jackie’s practice is more than a business—it’s a lifestyle that gives her the flexibility to care for her daughter, set her own hours, and never again have to ask permission for a day off. Her story proves that it’s never too late to reinvent your career—or to build a business that truly aligns with your life. By taking one small step at a time, she created a thriving private practice that brings her joy, freedom, and purpose every single day.
Ready to start your own private practice and build a career that fits your life—just like Jackie did? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the roadmap, resources, and support to begin. Visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could create a private practice that truly works for you—one that honors your energy, values, and clients? That’s exactly what Bailey McBride, occupational therapist and founder of The Glimmer Project in Houston, Texas, has done.
Bailey’s journey began long before she became an OT. As the sister of an adult with Down syndrome, she grew up around people with support needs and quickly developed a passion for helping others. But it wasn’t until college that she discovered occupational therapy—a field that perfectly blended her love for connection, creativity, and care.
After years of working for other private practices, Bailey realized something wasn’t working. She loved her profession but was exhausted by the pace, the lack of autonomy, and the misalignment between her caseload and her passions. “I loved my job,” she shared, “but it was killing me softly.”
Like many therapists, she began to consider leaving the field altogether—but instead, she decided to bet on herself. With the support of her partner and guidance from the Start Your Private Practice Program, Bailey took the leap and started The Glimmer Project, specializing in sensory processing and nervous system regulation for both children and adults.
Bailey’s private practice started as a side hustle. When a speech therapist in her area offered her a shared clinic space, she decided to give it a try—renting a single room and seeing clients part-time. Within six months, she realized her private clients were not only filling her schedule but also replacing her salary. Now, Bailey works three days a week with clients and spends one day on admin tasks—earning more while working less.
In this episode, Bailey shares how she helps clients understand their sensory processing patterns and develop tools for nervous system regulation. Her clients include both children and adults, and she emphasizes education and collaboration with families. She also uses creative marketing tools that help families identify if they’re a good fit for her services. “I wanted clients to come to me already understanding what OT at Glimmer Project is all about,” she explained. “I don’t want to convince people to work with me; I want them to feel drawn to it.”
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* How Bailey went from almost leaving OT to thriving as her own boss * The simple “crunch the numbers” mindset shift that helped her make the leap * The creative ways she attracts her ideal sensory-focused clients * Why “bet on yourself and you win” became her mantra for success
Bailey’s story is a reminder that private practice isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter, with heart, and on your own terms. She’s living proof that when you lead with purpose and set strong boundaries, you can build a business that supports both your clients and your life.
Ready to create a private practice that gives you the flexibility and fulfillment you deserve—just like Bailey has? The Start Your Private Practice Program will show you exactly how to do it, this is where Bailey and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if you could walk away from corporate pressure, create a career on your own terms, and finally feel like you’re making a real difference? That’s exactly what Meghan Powers did when she left the skilled nursing world and built her private practice, Gateway to the Rockies Speech Therapy, in Aurora, Colorado.
Meghan is a speech-language pathologist who has spent her career helping adults. But, after years working in SNFs, she realized she could no longer align with productivity standards that prioritized numbers over patient care. That frustration became the catalyst for her private practice journey.
Meghan’s journey into speech therapy began early—she was inspired as a teen while shadowing therapists in a pediatric clinic. She went on to work with both kids and adults before spending nearly a decade in skilled nursing. Over time, however, the corporate-driven demands of that environment took their toll. She was tired of seeing patients rushed through sessions and wanted to provide care based on what her clients truly needed—not what fit into an arbitrary productivity model. So, she took a leap of faith, joined the Start Your Private Practice Program, and launched her own business.
At first, Meghan worked part-time at an assisted living facility while building her caseload. Within months, she transitioned fully into private practice—treating clients on her own schedule and building strong community partnerships along the way.
In this episode, Meghan shares how she runs Gateway to the Rockies Speech Therapy, serving adults with Parkinson’s, stroke, and voice disorders. She’s known for functional, patient-centered care and strong collaboration with ENTs and PTs. As a mom, Meghan values the freedom to design her schedule around her son’s life, taking family time when she chooses—something her patients wholeheartedly support.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Making the leap from employee to business owner (without overthinking it) * Building strong referral relationships through genuine connection * Balancing parenthood, life, and business with intention * And why she believes the more of us in private practice, the better
Meghan’s story is proof that you can take your clinical skills, your passion, and your values—and turn them into a thriving, fulfilling business. With courage and community support, she created a practice that gives her freedom, flexibility, and impact on her own terms.
Ready to create a private practice that gives you the flexibility and fulfillment you deserve—just like Meghan has? The Start Your Private Practice Program will show you exactly how to do it, this is where Meghan and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to Start or Grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Meghan on Instagram: instagram.com/gatewaytotherockiesst/
Check out her website: gatewaytotherockiesspeechtherapy.com
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What if the stress, burnout, and uncertainty you’re feeling right now are actually guiding you toward something better? That’s exactly what happened to Kansas Staffy, who went from feeling overwhelmed in her clinical job to running a thriving private practice, Talk and Taste Pediatric Therapy, in Delta and Montrose, Colorado.
Kansas is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in AAC and feeding therapy. After working in home health, and outpatient clinics, she realized that traditional settings weren’t allowing her to take care of her health—or serve clients the way she wanted to.
Like many clinicians, Kansas once said, “I never want to own a business.” But after facing health challenges and the stress of an audit at work, she knew something had to change. With encouragement from her husband and support from the Start Your Private Practice Program, she took the leap. Within six months, she grew from zero to 25 clients and a full caseload.
Today, Kansas serves children from infancy through young adulthood, offering both home visits and office-based therapy. She continues to specialize in AAC and feeding while building strong relationships with families, OTs, and other local providers. Her practice is rooted in collaboration, flexibility, and creative problem-solving—especially important in a rural area with limited access to care.
In this episode, Kansas talked about how she built her business with her health and lifestyle in mind. She works Tuesday through Friday, with built-in time for rest, billing, and medical appointments. Her husband, who manages the local grocery store, has even become an unofficial “referral source,” spreading the word about her services throughout the community.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What helped her make that powerful mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
- How she built a client base in a small rural community
- The ways she connected with other professionals and programs to grow her practice
- How she built her schedule and systems around her health, her values, and her life
Kansas’s story is proof that you can build a thriving private practice—even in a small town—when you combine persistence, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose. What started as a move for her health turned into a business that brings life-changing services to families who truly need them.
Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Kansas has? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the tools and guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Check out her website: talkandtastetherapy.com
Send her an email: info@talkandtastetherapy.com
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What if starting private practice could give you more freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to design work around your life—not the other way around? That’s what Sirisha Duvvuru, founder of Your Speech Matters in Frisco, Texas, discovered when she stepped away from her 9–5.
After 12 years in schools and home health, Sirisha loved her clients but felt weighed down by paperwork and limitations. At first, private practice felt intimidating, but she started small—with a simple flyer that landed her first client. What began as a side hustle quickly grew into a thriving feeding-focused practice and a source of freedom.
In this episode, Sirisha shares how she specializes in pediatric feeding therapy, partners with families directly, and enjoys the flexibility to be present with her two children. From bubble tea dates with her kids to speaking at professional conferences, private practice has given her space to grow both as a mom and a clinician.
In this episode, we discuss:
- From seeing private practice as “too intimidating” to starting with just one flyer on Facebook
- Built caseload through screenings & networking
- Carved out a niche in pediatric feeding therapy with a trauma-informed approach
- Practice brings income and freedom as mom, wife, and woman
Sirisha’s story is a reminder that private practice doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated—you can build it step-by-step. By starting small, leaning into your expertise, and designing your business with intention, you can create a career that serves both your clients and your life.
Want to create a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Sirisha has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Sirisha and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Sirisha on:
Instagram: instagram.com/your_speechmatters/
Facebook: Your Speech Matters PLLC
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sirisha-duvvuru-388406262
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What if your private practice could finally give you the money, freedom, and balance you’ve always wanted—without the endless hustle or burnout?
That’s exactly what today’s guest, Ellie Richter, created for herself. Ellie is the owner of The Essential Teletherapist, and she’s transformed her career from driving all over town for clients to running a thriving telepractice on her own terms.
Ellie has been an SLP since 2010, working primarily as a bilingual therapist in nonprofits. In 2022, she decided to step away from traditional roles and test out private practice with just a handful of clients. By 2024, she went all in—rebranding, creating clear systems, and designing a practice that aligned with her values and family’s needs.
At first, Ellie took any client she could, driving around for home visits. But as a mom and primary parent, the stress of being on the road was unsustainable. Around the same time, health challenges within her family pushed her to rethink her income, schedule, and priorities.
With support from the Start and later the Grow Your Private Practice Program, Ellie clarified her vision, set her rates, and built a plan that worked. She leaned into her expertise in bilingual therapy and school contracts, while also developing a new passion—helping other SLPs succeed at teletherapy. Within her first year of going all in, Ellie hit six figures, built contracts through word of mouth, and created a business that truly worked for her life.
In this episode, Ellie shares how she specializes in bilingual evaluations, early intervention, and teletherapy. Through her practice, The Essential Teletherapist, she not only serves children and families but also trains other SLPs to deliver effective virtual services. And how she built her business around family life—choosing her hours, and creating systems for what she calls “maximal ease.” She continues to refine her practice so it’s sustainable long term, both financially and personally.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How Ellie transitioned from nonprofit work to launching her own practice
- What it looks like to build a bilingual teletherapy and school contract model
- The mindset shifts she made to prioritize ease and balance
- And why aligning her business with her family’s needs has been the key to success
Ellie’s story proves that you don’t have to choose between being a present parent and building a successful career. With clarity, systems, and support, you can create a practice that works for you—and build it on your own terms.
Want to create a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Ellie has? The Start Your Private Practice Program gives you the tools and guidance to get started. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to Start or Grow a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Ellie on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialteletherapist/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ps9xDECWXs6nlekB73hys?si=c1a521b8d9804cb1
Check out her website: theessentialteletherapist.com
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What if you could combine your passion for helping people with the freedom to serve the clients you love most? That’s exactly what Anne Quirk discovered when she launched True Self Speech Therapy in Providence, Rhode Island.
Anne is a speech-language pathologist specializing in neurological conditions, voice disorders, and gender-affirming voice therapy. After years in nonprofits and hospitals, she began craving more balance, control, and the chance to serve her ideal clients.
With encouragement from colleagues, Anne took the leap into private practice. Now she helps stroke survivors communicate again, supports transgender clients in finding affirming voices, and has built a thriving caseload through word-of-mouth referrals.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Anne has embraced the flexibility of private practice to shape a career that truly reflects her values. By expanding her team and creating resources like her newsletter, News for the Affirming SLP, she’s found ways to support both her clients and her family—while stepping fully into her true self.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The leap from healthcare burnout to starting her own practice
- How gender-affirming voice therapy helped her practice grow in its first year
- Balancing private practice with raising three kids
- And why hiring a team changed everything
Anne’s journey is proof that private practice is possible at any stage of your career—and that specializing in the clients you’re most passionate about can help you stand out, attract referrals, and make a bigger impact.
If you’re ready to build a private practice that reflects your true self—just like Anne has learned more about our Grow Your Private Practice Program – where our other coaches can help you set up systems as you shift from clinician to CEO. To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Anne on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueselfspeech/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trueselfspeech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashak/
Check out her website: www.trueselfspeech.com
Learn more about growing your practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
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What if the career you thought you’d never leave ended up being the springboard into something even better? That’s exactly what happened to Amanda Smith, who turned years of hospital experience into her own private practice, Lasting Language Therapy Services, in Woodstock, Georgia.
Amanda is a speech-language pathologist specializing in adults with neurological conditions. After starting her career in a large neuro clinic outside of Atlanta, she built a reputation for her clinical skills and strong professional network. Amanda loved her work in hospital systems and juggled multiple PRN roles for years. But when her child struggled in public school, she knew she needed more control over her schedule and income to better support her family.
At first, the idea of private practice felt intimidating—especially the business side. But after joining the Start Your Private Practice Program, Amanda realized she could use her existing clinical skills and professional connections to take the leap. Within weeks of signing up, she got her first client.
Amanda started small, gradually replacing her hospital shifts as referrals grew through her strong reputation and connections. Partnering with neuro rehab and movement centers helped fuel a 650% growth from year one to year two, specializing in adults with neurological conditions, and recently expanded into her own office space designed to feel welcoming and calm.
In this episode, we talk about how Amanda treasures the freedom her practice provides. She balances homeschooling support, family life, and business growth—something she never thought possible when tied to hospital shifts. She’s even preparing to expand into wellness services with hopes to open a second location closer to home.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How she came to the realization that private practice was the ticket to being able to make more money in less time and provide high quality care for her favorite clients
- The marketing strategies she used to grow her caseload and reputation
- How committing to knowing her numbers has made her a much more confident business owner
- How she Built partnerships with other professionals that turned into consistent referrals
Amanda’s story is proof that you don’t have to jump all in at once—starting small and growing step-by-step can still lead to incredible results. With confidence, strategy, and a clear vision, she built a thriving practice that supports both her family and her community.
Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Amanda has? The Start Your Private Practice Program can help you take the leap with confidence. Learn more at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:Follow Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastinglanguagetherapy
Check out her website: lastinglanguagetherapy.com
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What if the hardest moment in your life became the spark that pushed you to finally follow your dream? That’s what happened for Andrea Gingras, who turned loss, burnout, and a desire for freedom into the driving force behind her private practice, Love Without Words: Speech Therapy, in Concord, California.
Andrea is a speech-language pathologist who has always loved working with kids. After years in schools, nonprofits, and private practices, she found herself burned out by compliance-heavy approaches and the daily grind of long hours away from her family.
When a former client’s family reached out to tell Andrea that their son Ben — who had inspired her early passion for strength-based, child-led communication was entering hospice, something shifted. Love Without Wordswas born — a name and mission inspired directly by Ben. With the support of the Start Your Private Practice Program, Andrea learned the logistics of setting up her business.
Today, Andrea creates her own schedule, chooses the clients she wants to serve, and uses a strength-based approach to help autistic and minimally verbal children thrive.
Andrea specializes in working with children, particularly those who are autistic or minimally verbal. She integrates strength-based therapy, gestalt language processing strategies, and family coaching to create engaging, individualized sessions.
She also mentors other clinicians, offers online training, and speaks to groups of SLPs, OTs, and BCBAs on how to shift away from compliance-based therapy.
As a mom of two young children, Andrea treasures the flexibility her private practice provides. She’s now able to take her kids to school, join field trips, and be home for dinner—something her 9–5 never allowed. She even jokes about enjoying luxuries like long lunches or mid-day errands, freedoms that once felt impossible.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Why she left “safe” jobs to build a business aligned with her values * What it looks like to create a schedule that actually works for her family (Hint: She only sees 2-4 clients per day and earns more money than she was before working far less hours) * How she’s now mentoring fellow SLPs on using using strength-based strategies with clients
Andrea’s story shows how deeply personal experiences can fuel professional transformation. By finding her “why” and honoring her values, she built a practice that not only helps families but also gives her the life she wants for her own family.
Want to create a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Andrea has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Andrea and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources mentioned:
Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slplovewithoutwords/
https://www.instagram.com/slp_mentor4u/
Check out her website: https://slplovewithoutwords.com/
Send her an email at: andrea@slplovewithoutwords.com
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What if starting private practice this fall could change your career — without quitting your job?
This episode is all about why fall is the perfect time to start seeing private clients. Many clinicians have been thinking about private practice for months or even years, but something keeps holding them back: timing, confidence, or clarity.
In today’s podcast, I’m sharing 5 reasons why fall is the absolute best time to start building your private practice, even if you’re still working your regular job — and I can tell you this: starting small now can create massive momentum by spring.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Why fall is a strategic season to launch your practice * How parents and teachers are actively seeking support * Ways to start small without quitting your job * How to build an exit strategy on your terms
Here’s what I want you to remember: you don’t have to wait for “perfect timing” or “someday.” Every month you hesitate is a month you could have been building income, confidence, and freedom. Starting small this fall can create momentum that lasts all year.
Want to take the first step toward your private practice this fall? The Start Your Private Practice Program is designed to help you get started on a solid legal foundation, with marketing systems in place, and the ability to bill via private pay, insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Over 3,500 SLPs and OTs have started their private practices with our support. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if the very thing you think will burn you out… is actually the thing that saves your career?
Burnout is everywhere in our field. And here’s the hard truth: burnout is the single greatest threat to you staying in this profession — the very profession you spent years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars in grad school to join.
That’s why today’s episode is such an important one. We’re talking about how private clients aren’t the cause of burnout — they’re actually the path out of it.
So many SLPs and OTs believe that adding private clients would just stretch them thinner. But here’s the truth: it’s not the therapy that’s exhausting you — it’s the system. Overloaded caseloads, endless paperwork, lack of flexibility, and feeling undervalued are what’s draining you.
Instead of running on empty, you finally get to create a career that fuels you, both personally and professionally.
Inside the Start Your Private Practice Program, I’ve seen this transformation over and over again. So many students came in ready to leave the field altogether, but private practice reignited their passion. They’re working fewer hours, earning more, serving clients they love and most importantly, loving their careers again.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:* Why burnout is the #1 threat to your career * The real cause of burnout * How private practice restores control, balance, and fulfillment * Best time to take your first step into private practice
Here’s what I want you to remember: you didn’t come this far, invest this much, and work this hard just to burn out and walk away. Private practice can be your way back to freedom, fulfillment, and loving your career again.
Want to take back control of your career and finally escape burnout? The Start Your Private Practice Program is where I’ll help you set up your first private clients so you can work less, earn more, and love being a clinician again. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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What if starting your own private practice meant more time with your kids, a healthier work-life balance, and the freedom to create a career that truly fits your values? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Erin West, set out to do and her journey is going to inspire you.
Today I’m introducing you to Erin West, a speech-language pathologist and the owner of Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy in Bradenton, Florida. Erin has been in the field for over 15 years, specializing in pediatrics, feeding, AAC, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
She joined the Start Your Private Practice Program and has since built a thriving practice that allows her to be present for her two children while also serving her community in a way that aligns with her values.
Although Erin loved her hospital job and the colleagues she worked with, she found herself increasingly drained by the demands of the environment. As a highly sensitive person and single mom, she needed more balance and flexibility to pour into both her clients and her kids.
That’s when she decided to take the leap into private practice. With the support of her son and the Start Your Private Practice program, Erin transitioned from full-time employment into running her own business. Now, she sets her own schedule, collaborates with other professionals in her community, and enjoys more time with her family.
Outside of her practice, she is a mom of two, enjoys collaborating with other therapists in her community, and is even pursuing certification to teach Music Together® classes as another way to support families through connection and creativity.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Taking the leap without a financial safety net
- Building a niche around feeding, autism, and sensory needs
- Finding unexpected community support and collaboration
- And how her 13-year-old son literally helped her run the numbers to get started
Erin’s story shows that you don’t have to hate your job to know it’s time for a change. Sometimes it’s about recognizing misalignment, valuing yourself, and choosing to build something that better supports both your family and your clients. Her journey is proof that with the right mindset and support, you can create a private practice that’s fulfilling, flexible, and financially sustainable.
Want to build a private practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—just like Erin has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice Program, where Erin and so many other SLPs and OTs have gotten the tools, systems, and confidence to make the leap. Visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Erin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildflowers_pediatric_therapy/
Check out her website: https://www.wildflowerspediatrictherapy.com/
Learn more about growing your practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
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What if going to work was as easy as opening up your computer? From your office, home, or even somewhere more exotic? Today’s guest is using teletherapy to work from Mexico, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story!
I’m reintroducing you to Samantha Rothman, an occupational therapist and one of the amazing coaches inside the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Samantha is the owner and founder of her private practice, Play and Purpose, based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Switching to teletherapy was key in helping Samantha create a lifestyle practice that fits her wants and dreams. She is able to meet with clients and work poolside in Mexico with her dog!
In this episode, Samantha discusses how switching to teletherapy helps her better serve her clients, maintain her mental health, and enjoy more freedom to do what she wants.
Samantha Rothman is a licensed and board-certified pediatric occupational therapist and DIR Floortime provider. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Community Health and a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University.
She enjoys using a "whole child" approach, including all aspects of being human-especially focusing on emotional and mental health. She is passionate about using child-led and non-compliance based techniques to promote engagement and self-advocacy skills.
Outside of patient care, Samantha is devoting time to mentoring new therapists and supporting our team. In her free time, she enjoys reading, kayaking, traveling, and weight lifting.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The types of clients that benefit from teletherapy sessions
- How teletherapy has improved her mental health and given her a sense of balance
- What it’s like running a practice from another country
- Samantha’s advice for those who want to achieve the same level of freedom
Samantha is truly living her dream! We are so lucky to have her as a mentor in our Grow Program. Her story does not have to be the exception; you, too, can achieve the career of your dreams if you simply start taking steps to get there.
Want to build your private practice to the point where YOU can work from abroad - just like Samantha has? Learn more about our Grow Your Private Practice Program - where Samantha and our other coaches can help you set up systems as you shift from clinician to CEO. To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/playandpurposeaz/
Check out her website: www.playandpurposeaz.com
Learn more about growing your practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Have you wondered if it’s possible to launch your private practice sooner than planned? Today’s guest will encourage you to trust your gut and go for it!
Joining me is Laura D’Surney, SLP and owner of Play on Words Speech Therapy, her private practice just outside of Richmond, VA. Laura, an alum of the Start Your Private Practice Program, was hit with the curveball of losing her job shortly after returning from her honeymoon! She chose to go all in and launch her practice, despite not feeling as ready as she’d planned.
In this episode, Laura shares how she turned her unexpected job loss into a thriving practice and offers tips for setting boundaries and marketing as a small business owner.
Laura D'Surney is a licensed speech pathologist and private practice owner of Play on Words Speech Therapy. She currently provides mobile speech, language, and reading services to the Richmond, VA area. She also develops and sells speech therapy materials on TPT and has provided professional development for other SLPs on speech sound disorders.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The boundaries Laura has built into her business to protect her personal needs
- How to take the scary feeling out of marketing by taking a natural approach
- Laura’s advice for those who are unsure if they can really start their practice right now
- Taking time to step back from comparison syndrome and acknowledging your progress
Whether you’re wondering if now is the right time or if life forces your hand, don’t be afraid to take the next step toward private practice! I hope Laura’s story inspires you to follow your heart and lean in to the support and help available to you.
If you want help to start your private practice step-by-step (just like we helped Laura!) please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Laura’s website: www.playonwordsrva.com
Follow Laura on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauratheslp
Laura’s TPT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/laura-the-slp
Find support and start your private practice: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
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Are you worried that starting a private practice will be too much work and take you away from your family life? Today’s guest is proof that you can build a career on your own terms and make it work for you!
Joining me is Ricki Klein, someone I’ve actually known for a while! Ricki is an SLP, mom, and owner of Kid Speak Easy, her private practice in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Ricki left the workplace during the pandemic as her young family experienced a lot of change. After constantly giving out free advice at the park, Ricki realized she missed working and wanted to figure out a way to dip her toe back into clinical work.
In this episode, Ricki shares how she created a private practice that is professionally fulfilling, fits her family’s needs and schedule, and gives her the balance that so many family-oriented SLPs are searching for.
Ricki Klein is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She graduated from Hamilton College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, then went on to Emerson College, where she obtained her Masters of Science in Communication Disorders.
Ricki supports children of all ages, with a focus on preschool and school-age children, who have a range of speech and language difficulties. Ricki enjoys working closely with families and teachers in a collaborative manner to develop treatment plans that allow children to make progress across all contexts. Ricki lives in Sudbury, MA, with her husband and two young children.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Ricki’s hesitancy toward the logistics of starting a private practice
- How her first paying client gave her enough fulfillment to go all in
- Learning to get over fear and network organically
- How Ricki gives back to her community through her business
- Why you shouldn’t worry if your area is oversaturated with providers
Even though Ricki’s journey started differently than what she had planned, she was able to grow her practice intentionally while maintaining balance at home.
If Ricki’s story inspired you and you're thinking, “I want to do that…” — you can. We help SLPs and OTs get set up, start seeing clients, and build sustainable businesses through our Start Your Private Practice Program. If you're ready to take the next step, head over to www.IndependentClinician.com to learn how we can support you.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Ricki’s practice: https://www.kidspeakeasy.com/
Find support to start your private practice: http://www.IndependentClinician.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
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Wondering how you can market to medical private practices?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I spoke with Meaghan Arnold, a speech-language pathologist with an adult and geriatric-focused private practice in Tyler, Texas. She began her career working in skilled nursing facilities and home health and quickly realized the need for continued care. This prompted Meaghan to start her own private practice in 2020.
We discuss how being passionate about your niche and patient population is key to success. Meaghan shares why she is so passionate about physician and community education and emphasizes the importance of both clinical care and business aspects in running a healthcare practice.
Meaghan Arnold is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Speech Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation, a private practice in Tyler, Texas. SSNR exclusively serves the adult and geriatric populations across voice, speech, memory, cognition, language, and swallowing deficits.
Meaghan received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Meaghan has worked in skilled nursing facilities, home health, and the outpatient setting in Texas for the last eight years. Meaghan is a three-time ASHA ACE award recipient and is passionate about the importance of lifelong continuing education.
She prioritizes her participation in community outreach events and patient education. Meaghan has presented at local conferences, support groups, universities, and physician offices across topics including dysphagia management in the head and neck cancer population, deviations from typical in the aging swallow, communication changes in the dementia population, and risk mitigation and decision-making in dysphagia.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Meaghan’s story of how she became a private practice owner
- The importance of selling your services
- How having a private practice allows you to prioritize what matters with your patients
- Ways to find referrals for your practice
- The key to successful word-of-mouth marketing
- What you need to know if you struggle with a fear of failure
- The mindset shift from selling to advocating
- How to perfect your elevator pitch when asking for referrals from medical practices
- The importance of thinking and acting like a business owner
- What it’s like to own a private practice as a mom
I hope you enjoyed your conversation with Meaghan! She is a perfect example of someone who turned her niche clinical interests into a thriving business where she has full control over which populations she works with.
If you would like to know more about how we can help you start your private practice (just like we helped Meaghan!) please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Meaghan’s website: https://ssnrtx.com/
Follow Meaghan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssnr_tx/
Follow Meaghan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068718896885
Where We Can Connect:
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Trying private practice may feel scary and uncomfortable, but it’s worth the risk when you consider the alternative: staying stuck in a less-than-ideal (maybe even toxic!) work environment!
Joining me today is Kylie Danfelt, SLP and owner of Berry Sweet Speech and Language. Within a year of joining the Start Program, Kylie went from stressful and tear-filled work days, to a full caseload and flexibility to be with her family.
In this episode, Kylie shares how she got into private practice, what helped her grow her caseload in a short amount of time, and how she makes a bigger difference in her community without spending more time at work.
Kylie Danfelt is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state-certified in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University (2017) and her master’s degree from Towson University (2019). She has worked in public schools in both states for the majority of her career. She also briefly worked at a private practice in Maryland before COVID. She has worked with children aged 18 months to 18 years old. Her clinical interests and specialties include articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and childhood language disorders. She also has experience treating fluency disorders and social communication disorders.
Aside from being a speech-language pathologist, Kyle is the wife of a blueberry farmer and a mother of two boys. She enjoys spontaneous adventures and traveling, especially to warm places, exercising, and being with my family and friends.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why staying put in a toxic environment is a bad move for everyone
- The marketing “avalanche effect” that led her to a full caseload
- Growing her team to support the huge demand in the community
- What it’s like being in a family of entrepreneurs
Instead of going to a stressful job each day, Kylie can drop her son off at school and participate in so many of her kids’ activities thanks to the flexibility of her private practice. You deserve to enjoy your work AND life, don’t sell yourself short!
Want our help to get out of a toxic job? Visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources to learn more about how we can support you, just like we promised Kylie.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get support starting your next chapter: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources
Check out Kylie’s practice: https://www.berrysweetspeech.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
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How do you know if you’re in the messy middle of private practice growth?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m going solo to speak to the people who are in the growth phase of their private practice journey, and not just the beginners.
The growth phase starts after you get five private practice clients or more. Why? Because most people can see five private clients on the side of their job relatively easily.
However, once you get to five clients and beyond, time becomes tighter and you have to decide whether to stay small or to grow your private practice in terms of more clients, which of course requires more time, but also lets you to be able to do more services.
The problem is, some people get stuck there! That’s where I come in. My job as a private practice business coach is to help you get through the messy middle as quickly and easily as possible.
So in today's episode, I'm going to be talking about what the messy middle is, how to know when you're there, and if you're already in the messy middle and are feeling completely overwhelmed, the steps you need to take to get through it as quickly and easily as possible.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- What the messy middle of private practice is
- The real reason so many private practitioners get stuck in the messy middle
- The difference between working on your business and working in your business
- The key to avoiding burnout as your private practice grows
- How the Grow program will help you tackle these challenges head-on
If you're in The Messy Middle of private practice growth and want help navigating through it as quickly and easily as possible... please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more about how we can help support you.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about how to grow your private practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Do you want to start your private practice, but feel intimidated by the financial aspect of starting a business? This episode is for you!
Today I’m joined by Becky Spence, an SLP who made an incredible pivot from owning a thriving private practice to becoming a certified tax advisor specifically for healthcare professionals and small business owners.
Becky started her private practice, Achieve Therapy, back in 2014. After business boomed during the pandemic, thanks to her teletherapy, she experienced a bit of sticker shock despite paying estimated taxes throughout the year. She decided to head in a new direction to help SLPs, OTs, and other small business owners understand their finances, maximize tax deductions, and more!
In this episode, Becky shares financial tips for setting up your business to thrive financially, including what our community needs to know about tax savings!
As a speech-language pathologist turned tax advisor, Becky has a unique perspective on problem-solving and empowering others to succeed. Her journey into tax advising began when she faced the challenges of understanding tax systems and deduction strategies for her own private practice. It became clear that many start-ups and small business owners needed tailored, accessible support in this area. Motivated by this, she earned her tax advising certification to help fill this gap.
Now, Becky combines her passion for helping others with an expertise in tax advising to support small business owners. Her goal is to simplify financial complexities, assist in maximizing deductions, and help create effective business plans and growth strategies. By offering personalized guidance and practical implementation, she helps business owners gain the confidence and clarity they need to focus on what matters most: growing and thriving in their ventures.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Bridging the gap between clinician and CEO
- Experiencing major growth during the pandemic
- Who Becky works with and what exactly she helps with
- Two tax deductions SLPs may not know about
- Creating your own retirement plan so you can comfortably leave your job
If Becky’s story resonated with you and you’re feeling curious (or maybe even a little panicked) about your finances, I highly recommend booking a free 15-minute discovery call with her at SpenceTaxAdvising.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Becky: http://SpenceTaxAdvising.com
Find Becky on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spencetaxadvising
Follow Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencetaxadvising
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you want a flexible schedule that works with your family’s needs and doesn’t leave you feeling constantly behind, this episode has the answers! My guest’s private practice gives her the freedom to build her career around her family, and not the other way around!
Joining me today is Katie LaVoi, SLP and owner of As We Speak, her private practice located in O’Fallon, Missouri. Katie joined the Start Your Private Practice Program after juggling family life and the rigid school schedule at work became too much for her.
After doubling her client goal by the end of summer, Katie was able to leave her job at the school and pursue sustainable growth at her practice full-time. She continued through the Grow Program and has built a career she loves!
In this episode, Katie shares how she was able to build her private practice one step at a time (even with three kids!) and gain flexibility, balance, and fulfillment at home and at work.
Katie LaVoi is a speech language pathologist with 12 years of experience working in pediatrics. While most of her career was spent as a public school SLP, she recently opened her own mobile private practice, As We Speak. As We Speak provides speech and language therapy services to children, ages 18 months to 18 years. Katie is a busy mother to three active, young children, ages 8, 5, and 3. Her desire to open a private practice was fueled by the freedom to schedule based on her own family needs and priorities.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Katie shifted her career plans as her family grew
- Getting started with the Start Program between school years
- Using organic marketing to boost her client load
- What her schedule looks like and how it helps her stay balanced with work and home life
Want to see clients through your own private practice, just like we helped Katie? We would love to help you get set up and started! Please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Find support starting your own practice: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aswespeakslp/
Find Katie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswespeakslpmo
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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If you've been thinking about starting your private practice later in life or after you've worked as an SLP, this episode is for you! Today’s guest proves it’s never too late to make your dreams a reality.
Joining me is Christine Zinn, SLP and owner of The Speech School in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve known Christine throughout her time in the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs and have seen her amazing growth as a clinician and business owner.
After going to grad school much later in life than she had planned, and doing some serious soul searching, Christine realized private practice was a way of creating something for herself (instead of for a demanding employer!).
In this episode, Christine talks about going to grad school later on in her career and how she found the confidence to build a lifestyle private practice that reflects her professional and personal values.
Christine "Miss Chris" Zinn is a pediatric Speech Pathologist in the Las Vegas area. Her practice, The Speech School LLC, focuses on caregiver coaching/education, small groups for "Purposeful Play," and 1:1 treatment. She combines quality, evidence-based clinical practice with reassuring, practical communication strategies for our youngest communicators and their caregivers.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Finding the courage to go to grad school later on in life
- Overcoming limiting beliefs to follow your passion
- How imagining her “ideal day” helped her realize private practice was a good fit
- Adding Medicaid to her practice to serve more clients
- Christine’s support community of other private practice owners in the Las Vegas area
- Using what you want to move away from and what you want to move toward as a guide to decision-making in your career
Christine has built a business that perfectly matches her lifestyle and values! It’s never too late to realize what you want and to make it come to pass. I hope her story inspires you to take the next step toward what you want and try something new!
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help you start or grow their practice, just like we helped Christine, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Christine’s practice: http://www.thespeechschool.com
Follow The Speech School on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeechschoollv
Get support starting or growing your private practice: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Do you want to start a private practice but feel overwhelmed by the logistics or your lack of business knowledge? If so, this episode is for you!
Joining me in this episode is Francesca Hernandez, a speech-language pathologist and the proud owner of Chihuahuan Desert Speech Therapy in El Paso, Texas. After filling her schedule with four PRN jobs right out of graduate school, Francesca realized that starting her own practice would give her greater control over her career.
Francesca joined the Start Your Private Practice Program in 2022, but waited over a year before actually diving into it. She had the same frustrations with her job that so many SLPs experience, and has not looked back since going through the Start Program!
In this episode, Francesca shares how her clinical skills and experience gave her the confidence to slowly build her own business and go into private practice full-time.
Francesca was born and raised in El Paso, TX. She attended the University of Texas at El Paso to pursue her undergraduate studies with the financial support of a full-ride scholarship from the Terry Foundation. Her personal life experiences led her to develop a strong passion for treating individuals with neurological disorders. She has always valued giving back to the El Paso community, which ultimately motivated her to start her private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Francesca’s introduction to speech-language pathology after her father’s TBI
- What it was like working four PRN jobs to get experience after grad school
- The thought pattern that so many SLPs face when dealing with job dissatisfaction
- Why getting word-of-mouth referrals is easier than you think it is
- Francesca’s day-to-day schedule working with an adult population
Francesca is like so many SLPs who want to leave their jobs, but don’t know if they have what it takes to go into private practice. I hope her story helps you realize you already have what it takes, and the flexibility and job autonomy you want are just a leap of faith away!
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support YOU in starting or growing your practice, just like we supported Francesca, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Francesca on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chihuadesertspeech/
Francesca’s website: https://www.chihuadesertspeech.com
Get support in starting or growing your practice: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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If you’re tired of feeling underappreciated and held back by the school system, this episode is for you!
Joining me today is Kim Willard, SLP and founder of Empower YOU Speech and Language Therapy in Spring Hill, Tennessee. After a new school position did not live up to her expectations following a move, Kim realized something had to change.
Kim decided to open her private practice after joining the Start Your Private Practice Program back in 2023, and it’s been amazing to watch her create success on her own terms.
In this episode, Kim shares what it's like to run a mobile private practice that reflects her priorities and gives her the job satisfaction she’s always wanted.
As a speech therapist with over 18 years of experience and a graduate of stuttering therapy, Kim Willard believes that everyone can become a confident communicator, regardless of their differences.
Her practice, Empower YOU, is centered around making speech and language therapy a meaningful and joyful experience for all types of learners. She takes a child-centered approach to therapy sessions, supporting connection over compliance. Her greatest pleasure is to see a child fall in love with learning, share their unique thoughts with the world, and feel as special as they are.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Dealing with career disappointment following an exciting move
- Navigating private practice while working full-time, and when she realized she could quit her job
- What Kim’s day-to-day looks like running her own practice
- Learning to believe in your skillset and charge what you’re worth
- Developing working relationships that lead to referrals (and not competition!)
I hope Kim’s inspiring story reminds you it’s never too late to pivot and start calling the shots yourself. You have so much to offer, and you deserve to charge your worth!
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs (like Kim) who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Kim’s website: www.empoweryouspeech.com
Follow Kim on Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweryouspeech
Learn more about our programs: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Does the idea of starting a private practice from scratch make it seem too out of reach? If this is you, you’ll love this episode!
Joining me today is Hayley Hughston, SLP and founder of Honey Speech Therapy Services in Vidalia, Georgia.
I got to know Hayley during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program, and it has been so incredible to watch her grow from someone who wasn't even sure if private practice was the right path to now running a full and thriving caseload.
In this episode, Hayley shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed and burned out to now loving her life as a confident private practice owner.
Hayley Hughston lives in a small town in South Georgia. After spending a few years in various settings, she became more in tune with her strengths, weaknesses, and passions. She realized the only way to truly be happy in her career was to make it her own.
At 29 years old, this meant starting her own business so she could focus on the passions that make her a better therapist. Her practice is currently centered around early intervention with goals to niche down to literacy. With an alarming decline in reading proficiency across the country, Hayley plans to provide much-needed literacy support to her rural area.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The moment Hayley realized something had to change
- Starting and growing a thriving practice in a small town
- Using Facebook as a marketing tool to fill her caseload
- How working for herself has brought balance to her family
Hayley’s story is proof that if she can do it, you can do it too! Even if you’re starting from nothing, a future of flexibility and financial stability is waiting for you.
Join our Free Training Series on how YOU can start seeing private clients this summer: www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Join our Free Training: http://www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Follow Honey Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Honey-Speech-Therapy-Services/61565474491685/#
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you've been feeling stuck, stretched thin, or dreaming of finally starting your private practice, then this episode is your summer nudge!
Stop waiting for the perfect time, it’s already here! You don’t need to quit your job, you just need a plan! And that’s exactly what I’m talking about today.
In this episode, I’m talking about why summer is the best time to start seeing private clients and what you need to put in place now to make it happen.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why summer is the best time to start your private practice
- What you need (and don’t need) to get started
- My free 3-day training series taking place in May
When fall comes around, I don’t want you to be filled with the usual dread. This is your time to build your dream practice, and I am here to help you!
To register for my free 3-day training, See Clients This Summer, head over to planyourprivatepractice.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Want to see clients this summer? Join our free, 3-day training series: www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Feeling “too young” to start a private practice? My guest today is proof that success in private practice is doable for anyone thinking about it!
Today I’m talking with Aurora Baraiolo, SLP and founder of Aurora B's Communication Device Evaluations & SLP Services. Since joining the Start Your Private Practice program in August 2024, Aurora has built a robust caseload while balancing her doctoral studies and growing her AAC-focused private practice that serves both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The best part is, Aurora only works three and a half days each week! She is doing what she loves, earning a great income, and finding time for rest and recharging her batteries.
In this episode, Aurora shares the steps she took to start her private practice, how she grew her caseload, and how private practice has given her the flexibility she’s always dreamed of.
Aurora Baraiolo is from Massachusetts. She attended Emerson College for graduate school and completed her clinical fellowship in a well-known pediatric outpatient center. After about a year and a half, Aurora was exhausted from the setting and decided to do travel therapy for about another year or so. Upon starting her clinical doctorate, she decided it was time to come home and focus on her long-term goal of having her own practice. She started her private practice journey at the end of August 2024, and in just 6 months, has generated a full caseload seeing her preferred population!
Aurora is passionate about AAC and getting students devices that best fit their needs. Taking her career into her own hands was the best decision she could have made and she is grateful for she did!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Aurora filled her caseload lightning fast
- Learning about the business side of private practice
- The reality of balancing entrepreneurship and academia
- Why she left traditional roles to serve a much-needed niche in ASC
- How she helps fellow generalist SLPs feel more empowered with their ASC clients
The kind of success and balance Aurora has found is what so many people are craving. I hope her story inspires you to take the leap and see how that success in private practice is possible for you too!
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Aurora on Instagram: www.instagram.com/abcde_slp/
Aurora’s TPT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/abcde-slp-store
Learn more about starting a private practice: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Do you want to build a private practice around your passions, but aren’t sure what that could look like? This episode will help you see that anything is possible!
Today I am joined by Ellen Lettrich, SLP and founder of The Performer’s Lab based in Richmond, Virginia. I got to know Ellen in the Grow Your Private Practice Program and have been blown away by her ability to combine her background in musical theater with speech-language pathology.
In this episode, Ellen shares how she found her calling through voice therapy and what it looks like to build a practice that doesn’t fit the traditional mold.
Ellen Lettrich is an educator, SLP, theater vocal coach, and dog mom. In addition to her practice, she is the founder of The Fund for College Auditions & MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions).
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Ellen’s passion for musical theater and how it changed her college path
- Discovering speech-language pathology, and specifically, voice therapy
- Creating a practice to fit her multi-passionate personality and serve a specific niche
- Ellen’s advice about starting small, whether you’re new or seasoned in the profession
The beauty of private practice is making it work for you! Ellen is the perfect example of someone who took a winding path that turned into a truly amazing and meaningful career.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about our programs: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Follow Ellen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elettrich4voice/
Where We Can Connect:
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If you feel like you’re being called to a dream that seems too big, I know this episode will inspire you to move forward!
My guest today is Anne Tarwater, an SLP of 12 years and founder of iShine Pediatric Therapy Clinic in Boerne, Texas. Anne is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can grow, learn new skills, and gain independence.
I got to know Anne in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. In addition to her amazing practice, she is opening a preschool specifically designed for children with disabilities.
In this episode, Anne shares how she got into SLP, the mindset that pushes her to take real steps toward her ambitions, and how her practice and other dream projects are improving her community and family life.
Before opening her own pediatric therapy clinic, Anne spent seven years working in Boerne ISD, where she was a key member of the preschool program for children with disabilities assessment team. This experience strengthened her commitment to early intervention and the importance of family involvement in a child's development.
Believing that every child deserves a personalized, holistic approach to learning, she co-founded The Bloom School, a child-led preschool that focuses on the whole child. Through engaging, play-based methods, she strives to make learning fun while fostering confidence, communication, and independence.
Anne has two college-aged children and 3 dogs that keep her busy in her off time.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Annes's original career and how she made the pivot to SLP
- What her practice looks like and what kind of clients she serves
- The inspiration behind her new project and how she got started
- How she stays organized through it all and what systems she has in place
- Anne’s advice for other single parents who want to turn their dreams into a reality
Anne is a great example of someone who took bold action to better serve her community and family. I know if she can do it, you can too!
If you’d like to know more about how we help SLPs and OTs like Anne start and grow successful practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get help starting your private practice: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Check out Anne’s Practice: https://ishinepediatrictherapy.com/
Follow iShine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560361318161
Follow iShine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishine_pediatric_therapy/
Where We Can Connect:
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you want to start a private practice but feel held back by fear or uncertainty, this episode is for you!
Joining me today is Gaella Doutis, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Speech Box in Las Vegas. After starting through the Start Your Private Practice Program, Gaella found the confidence and support she needed to take the leap and start her practice.
In this episode, Gaella shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome to build a thriving private practice and also expand into special education tutoring.
Gaella Doutis is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Nevada and a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has been providing speech therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, learning and intellectual disability, cognitive communication disorders, speech sound disorders and developmental delay for 11 years.
Gaella obtained her master's degree in special education at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon and master’s in speech language pathology at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. When she’s not working, she spends her time with her 2 boys, TJ and Hunter, and her husband, Tyler. She enjoys CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, playing golf on the weekends, and participating in marathons.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Gaella’s educational background and her introduction to SLP
- Recognizing others’ confidence in you as a testament to your skills
- Learning to put blinders on when imposter syndrome creeps in
- Setting boundaries to find balance as a business owner
- How she finds support and connection with fellow Start students in Las Vegas
- Gaella’s growth plans for her practice and tutoring program
I loved listening to Gaella’s experiences about building a business that supports her interests and serves her clients! I hope she inspires you to push past your doubts and take the next step toward the career you’ve always dreamed of.
If you want help to get your private practice started - just like we helped Gaella - please visit: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about starting your private practice: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Learn more about Gaella’s practice: www.myspeechbox.com
Speech Box Academy: https://speechboxacademy.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you’ve wanted to start a private practice while navigating another job or learn more about serving bilingual clients, don’t miss out on this episode!
Joining me today is Esmeralda Sánchez, a bilingual and bicultural native Spanish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist located in Chicago. She is the founder of Bilingual and Brilliant Speech Therapy LLC.
Esmeralda joined the Start Your Private Practice program in 2023 and began building her own caseload, starting with four private-pay clients. As her business grew, she transitioned into the Grow Your Private Practice Program to scale her practice further.
In this episode, Esmeralda shares why she decided to start her own private practice and talks about her experiences in becoming a mother and struggling to find bilingual services for her own son.
Esmeralda Sanchez has twelve years of experience in early intervention, public schools, and private practice. She earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish from Saint Xavier University in Chicago followed by a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Indiana University’s where she focused on bilingual therapy.
Her practice, Bilingual and Brilliant Speech Therapy LLC, combines growth mindset principles, social-emotional wellness, and family-centered practices. Esmeralda specializes in treating receptive and expressive language disorders, late talking, stuttering, articulation disorders, speech clarity, and post-stroke rehabilitation.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Esmeralda’s personal experiences with speech therapy and how she got into the field
- Getting started with private clients while maintaining her job in the schools
- How private practice has increased her control of income, clients, and schedule
- Esmeralda’s natural and easy marketing strategies that anyone can do
Esmeralda turned her own struggles and experiences into a driving force for her to serve her community through private practice. I hope she inspires you to take the next step toward the life you deserve as a hard-working clinician!
If you want our help to start or grow your private practice (just like we helped Esmeralda!), please visit www.independentclinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about starting or growing your private practice: www.independentclinician.com/resources
Esmeralda’s website: www.bilingualandbrilliantspeechtherapy.com
Follow Esmeralda on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bilingualandbrilliantspeech
Check out Esmeralda’s Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@bilingualandbrilliantspeech
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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The future of private practice is here! It’s time to leave the traditional private practice behind and build a lifestyle private practice instead.
Over the last few years, I’ve seen many clinicians grow a private practice in a traditional way that ultimately turns into a job they want to escape. I’m excited to share that there is a different way to build a practice. It involves creating a business and practice around your life (and not the other way around!).
In this episode, I’m sharing what a lifestyle private practice is and how it leads to better profitability and sustainability and allows you to live the life you imagined as a private practice owner.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why more clients and staff don’t always equal growth
- What is a lifestyle private practice?
- The three pillars of a lifestyle private practice
- More about my new program and where to get more information
Don't make the mistake of creating a job you’ll one day try to escape. Let's build you a private practice that you're excited about!
Interested in building a Lifestyle Private Practice? DM me the word LIFESTYLE on Instagram @independentclinician for details.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
DM me the word LIFESTYLE on Instagram: www.instagram.com/independentclinician
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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If you want to offer private pay packages in your future or existing private practice to better serve your clients (and yourself!), tune in to this episode!
Today I’m talking with SLP Lauren Thompson, owner of Well-Fed Feeding and Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. I’ve loved watching Lauren flourish after going through our programs and I’m so excited for her to share the one thing that has recently transformed her business.
In this episode, Lauren shares how transitioning to private pay packages helps her balance accessibility for her clients and sustainability for her business.
Lauren Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and the owner of Well Fed Feeding and Swallowing Therapy. Lauren founded Well Fed to offer families expert, evidence-based feeding support—without the red tape of insurance delays or the frustration of waitlists stretching for months.
Realizing that simply being out of network wasn’t enough to distinguish her practice from traditional in-network clinics, Lauren reimagined her service model to better meet the needs of families. She introduced visit packages that provide transparency around both cost and time commitment, allowing caregivers to invest in their child’s feeding journey with clarity and confidence.
These flexible packages enable her to offer semi-intensive therapy, gradually taper services as families build skills and confidence, or front-load support before major life transitions, such as vacations or milestones.
Through this innovative approach, Lauren has not only built a sustainable, thriving practice but has also empowered families with individualized feeding therapy that fits their needs—not a rigid, one-size-fits-all schedule.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Lauren’s original plan to be a physical therapist and why she switched to SLP
- Providing personalized in-home care for families
- Shifting her business model to private pay packages
- When to think about having patients come to see you in your own space
- How packaged pricing creates financial security and predictability
- Improving client commitment (which results in fewer no-shows!)
Refining your pricing model is just another way to bring flexibility to your practice, from how you treat your clients, to easing the stress that comes with running the business side of things.
If you would like to learn more about how to offer Packages for your private practice, please visit www.LifestylePrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about offering packaged pricing: www.LifestylePrivatePractice.com
Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellfedfeedingtherapy
Lauren’s website: www.wellfedfeedingtherapy.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Do you want to run the private practice in the personalized way you’ve always dreamed of? Today’s guest was once just like you and is now truly living her dream!
I’m joined today by Kristen Weitz, SLP and owner of Neurokids Therapy in Folsom, California. I got to know Kristen as she worked through the Start Your Private Practice Program. Since then, she and her practice have truly taken off!
In this episode, Kristen reflects on her engaging therapy sessions as a child, what pushed her to start her own practice, and how she’s established a successful practice that is a dream come true.
Kristen Weitz has been an SLP for over 16 years. She knew she wanted to be an SLP by the time she was 7 years old. Early on, she worked mostly in private practices (leadership & management), in hospitals, and taught at the undergrad and graduate levels. After growing tired of red tape and dealing with dissatisfaction at work, she finally took the leap and started her very own practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The moment Kristen realized she wanted to be an SLP
- What finally pushed her to start her own practice
- The strategic steps she took to get started and the role models that helped her
- Kristen’s commitment to providing compassionate client-centered care
- What she’s learned as she’s made her childhood dream come true
After going through our programs and just taking a leap, Kristen is serving her community on her own terms and finding fulfillment for herself and her family as well.
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about our programs: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Check out Kristen’s website: neurokidstherapy.com
Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557138232453
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurokidstherapies/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Can you imagine having the flexibility in your career to take a month-long vacation with your family? This is the reality for today’s guest thanks to her private practice that practically runs itself.
After working in the schools and feeling like the traditional system was not the right fit for her, Britt Meropoulis decided to explore private practice and started taking on clients. I got to know Britt in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. She’s since built up a thriving practice and business, Dream Pediatric Services, that serves her clients, family, and passions.
In this episode, Britt shares how she started and grew her private practice and how she continues to grow her career around her passions and values.
Britt Meropoulis has been an SLP in Edmonton, AB, for 10 years and is a busy mom to two little girls. After completing her graduate studies in Sydney, Australia, she returned home and gradually built her private practice, transitioning from part-time client work to a full-time clinic.
Today, she runs a brick-and-mortar clinic with a growing team, providing sensory-based, child-led, and neuroaffirming therapy, with a focus on autism, speech and language disorders, and early language development. They’re also expanding their services to include OT and PT, with a mission of delivering heart-centered, interdisciplinary care to help children grow and achieve their unique dreams.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Britt’s background and early years in SLP
- How to shift your mindset when the timing doesn’t seem right
- Using private practice to fill her cup as a new mom who wanted to work
- How she utilized the Grow Program to build her caseload and finally let go of her contracts
- What her multi-disciplinary team looks like today and how they support families
- Attracting the right applicants who share similar values
Britt has made private practice exactly what she wants it to be to fit the needs of her family, clients, team members, and of course her creativity as well!
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs like Britt who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about our programs: www.privatepracticeschool.com
Follow Britt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittmeropoulis.slp/
Check out her practice: https://www.instagram.com/dreampediatric/
Sensory Products: https://www.instagram.com/dreamdoughplay/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you want to transition into private practice in a way that aligns with your true passion and lifestyle, you will love this episode’s guest!
Christina Noon went from a career in musical theater to now owning a private practice as an SLP. Going through the Start Your Private Practice Program gave her the guidance and confidence to launch a business that included her passion for music.
In this episode, Christina discusses how her background in performing arts shaped her love for communication and language, and led her to pivot into speech therapy.
Christina Noon is an SLP, founder of Happy Talk Song and Sign, and private practice owner of Noon Speech Therapy. She lives outside of Buffalo NY with her husband and two girls. Before SLP, Christina received a degree in music theater and performed professionally for 5 years. Christina is a neurospicy therapist who strives to bring more joy, creativity, and fun into everything she does.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Christina’s struggle to find a traditional job she loved
- How the Start Program helped her launch with confidence
- Starting a practice in New York and navigating complicated PLLC requirements
- How her new flexibility allows her to make her schedule work for her lifestyle and family needs
- More about her music class and how thinking out of the box helps her business and especially her community
Christina is in her zone of genius! She has truly built a career she loves by combining her passions and talents. You can do this too!
If you’re an SLP or OT looking for guidance on starting or growing your own practice, we’re here to help! Learn more about our programs at www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happytalk.song.and.sign/
Learn more about teaching your own classes: https://www.happytalksongandsign.com/learnmore
Learn more about our programs: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Are you feeling undervalued or underpaid in a current situation, but are still hesitant about trying out private practice? This episode will help take the uncertainty out of the transition!
Today we’re diving into the inspiring journeys of three entrepreneurs who transitioned to private practice after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program. Meet Kaitlyn Palermo of Wild Blossom Speech Therapy, Megan Bartley of Clothed In Compassion (OT practice), and Tiffany Skaggs of More Than Words Therapy.
In this episode, our guest panelists discuss their diverse paths to starting private practices, what they loved most about the Start Your Private Practice, and real-world tips and encouragement to those looking to get started.
These women were once just like you! I know their stories will inspire you to take the first step you’ve been putting off, so you can find freedom and flexibility just like they did.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Where the panelists were working before getting into private practice
- Recognizing the moments that led them to pursue more independence in their careers
- The initial steps of launching a private practice
- Why you shouldn’t be overwhelmed by startup costs
- Figuring out what payer sources work best for you and your community
- How private practice has changed the quality of life for each of the panelists
- What they loved most about the Start Program
Want help starting your private practice? Head to www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more and get started on your journey!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get help starting your private practice: http://www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Today’s episode is a special one! Guests Marissa and Roshni remind us that the journey to private practice looks different for everyone, you just have to do what works for you!
Marissa Joy and Roshni Patel are Start Your Private Practice alums who transitioned from demanding high-pressure environments to their own thriving practices. Their stories are just like yours and I’m excited for them to share their advice and successes with you!
In this episode, Marissa and Roshni share everything about getting started in private practice, from navigating new challenges to how it’s changed their lives and careers for the better.
Marissa Joy is the owner and Speech-Language pathologist at Ripple Speech Services, LLC - a practice that serves children and adults to speak, swallow, and breathe better. In her 11 years as an SLP Marissa has served in a number of settings, and even a brief hiatus from being an SLP, but found her passion through personal experience with her youngest son. Marissa is a Pennsylvania Licensed and ASHA certified speech pathologist and always strives to provide collaborative, personalized therapy for every person that walks through her doors.
Roshni Patel is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Succeed Speech, Language & Feeding Therapy. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Kean University in Union, NJ. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and an Illinois Speech Language Pathology professional license. She is also a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist who speaks English & Gujarati. In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, reading, and exploring new restaurants.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Marissa and Roshni started the transition to private practice from their regular day jobs
- Where they’re finding most of their clients
- Deciding to go the private pay vs. insurance route
- Marissa’s and Roshni’s favorite part of being in private practice
- Why you don’t have to be afraid of dealing with competition in your area
Marissa and Roshni were once just like you and so many SLPs and OTs out there. Success like theirs awaits you, all you have to do is get started!
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs, who want our help to start and grow their practices, just like we helped Marissa and Roshni, please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get started on your own journey: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Marissa’s practice: www.ripplespeechservices.com
Roshni’s practice: https://succeedspeech.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you want to get into private practice with purpose and confidence, this episode is for you!
My guest today is Eliana Provenzano-Lewis. Eliana is a bilingual speech-language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She started Monarch Speech and Language Therapy in 2023 after feeling determined to explore different work environments.
Using what she learned in the Grow Your Private Practice program, Eliana is expanding her services to include parent coaching, educational workshops, and plans for hiring other therapists to grow her reach.
In this episode, Eliana shares the challenges and triumphs of private practice, as well as how she's creating a flexible career that aligns with her values and family life.
Eliana is a nationally certified and state licensed Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Oklahoma. She received a double bachelor's degree in Communication and Sciences Disorders and Spanish. She then completed her Master's degree of Science, in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Eliana earned all her degrees at Oklahoma State University, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Eliana's area of special interests include working with Early Intervention and Bilingualism (Spanish/English). Additionally, Eliana is very passionate about using a whole-child, and family-centered approach by teaching, advocating, and assisting caregivers with getting their child all the support they need across multiple environments (home, school, community) as soon as possible.
During her free time, Eliana enjoys spending time with family and friends, enjoying time outdoors, exercising, listening to audiobooks, cooking, being a plant and dog mom, and trying new restaurants in the Tulsa area with her Husband, Dereck.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Eliana’s background in SLP and what it was like graduating during the pandemic
- How she embraced her niche of bilingual therapy
- Eliana’s advice for balancing school contracts and private clients
- How a client-first approach takes the pressure off of marketing yourself
- The inspiration behind Eliana’s practice and what it means to her and others
I hope Eliana’s story inspires you to take the first steps toward building a practice that will give you the kind of life you’ve always wanted!
If you’d like to learn more about our programs and how we support SLPs and OTs in starting and growing their practice, just like Eliana did on her journey, please visit www.independentclinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about our Private Practice Programs: www.independentclinician.com/resources
Check out Eliana’s practice: www.monarch-tulsa.com
Follow Monarch Speech on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchtulsa/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Are you working harder than ever but making less of a difference than you imagined you would? It’s time to go from burnout to living the life you dreamed about in grad school!
In this episode, I’m sharing how private practice will change everything for you by helping you take control of your career and bring more balance to your life.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why you shouldn’t be ashamed if life post-grad school isn’t what you thought it would be
- Jena’s favorite “F” words of private practice that will change your life
- What daily life could look like with private practice (and why it doesn’t just have to be a fantasy!)
- The first few steps to take to get started with private practice
Remember, you are more ready than you think to get into private practice! The life you want is not just possible, it’s waiting for you!
Want help getting started on your private practice journey? Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to immediate access to our comprehensive, step-by-step Program!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Let’s start your private practice together: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you’ve wanted to get into private practice for a while now, but something keeps holding you back, this episode is exactly what you need to hear!
In this episode, I'm busting the five biggest myths that keep SLPs and OTS stuck in jobs that they've frankly outgrown, when they could be thriving in private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How starting small can change your finances, career, and even your whole life
- The 5 myths holding you back and why they’re completely untrue
- Case studies from students whose lives have changed through private practice
Remember, you already have the clinical skills to help your future clients, the business side can be learned step by step. Ready to take your first step and start seeing private clients? Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Take the first step and learn more: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
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If you’ve been feeling stuck recently, it may be time to bet on yourself and explore what other options are available to you!
My guest today, Daj Mitchell, is a true go-getter! Daj is an SLP and also owns a coaching business, Co-Treat Corner. She is a great example of someone who had a dream, went for it, continues to go for it, and is now also showing other people what's possible.
In this episode, Daj and I discuss how she contributes to our field outside of seeing clients and how therapists can evolve themselves to get more out of their careers.
Daj Mitchell grew up in Chicago, Illinois. She currently lives in a little town next to Springfield. Daj works in the school system and also has her own private practice. Besides coaching other SLPs, she does additional online business work like giving presentations, promoting time-saving tools, website design, and much more.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Daj’s background with SLP and how she got into private practice
- Her advice to those who keep putting off private practice
- The different projects Daj is working on outside of seeing clients
- What happens when you allow yourself to evolve
- A preview of what Daj’s week looks like
- A slow approach to using more tech as an SLP
There are so many different ways to be in private practice, to have a business, and to live your life as an SLP or OT. I hope this episode inspires you to evolve beyond where you are right now so you can have a fulfilling career and life.
If you want to be with like-minded clinicians who are starting their own practices, then come join the Start Your Private Practice Program to start seeing private clients. Please visit: startyourprivatepractice.com to learn more and enroll.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Daj on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourslpdaj/
Listen to Daj’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/co-treat-corner/id1679178092
Follow Daj’s podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotreatcorner/
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My DMs and inbox have been flooded with the same question lately…What is it going to take for private practices to thrive (and not just survive) in 2025?
I’ve noticed many private practice owners in our community are working great hours, making great money, and enjoying freedom to spend time with their families. On the other hand, others are burning out, barely breaking even, and are still missing out on precious family time. So what’s the difference between these two groups, and how can you be part of the former?
In this episode, I’m sharing five predictions that can transform your private practice and help you thrive in the coming year.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How our profession is finally catching up in the gig economy
- The cost of DIYing your business instead of using a proven solution
- Tracking business metrics and why it’s as important as tracking patient progress
- What happens when you automate your workflows and set systems in place
- How stream stacking sets your business up for sustainable income
Which side of these predictions do you want to be on in 2025? I would love to make sure your practice is on the right track for sustainable success next year!
If you're ready to build a practice that thrives and allows you to make $500 - $2000 or more on the side of your job visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com to begin your private practice journey step-by-step.
If you already have a practice and you’re ready to level up your practice and your life so you can make more, help more and work less - I’m talking 3 day work weeks and six-figure plus years… Head to GrowYourPrivatePractice.com and let’s help you transform your practice and your life from good to great.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Start a thriving private practice: http://StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Grow your existing private practice: http://GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
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Working through lunch, missing precious family moments, waiting for a Christmas bonus that will never come…Does any of this sound familiar?
I’m sharing a short Christmas story that might resonate with you. The reality is, it’s not just my story, it represents the stories of so many hard-working SLPS.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can create your own path to freedom by joining the Start Your Private Practice Program, including a special bonus if you join this week!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The point in my early career when I realized things needed to change
- How much I made when I started seeing clients on the side
- Stories from my students who have gained more freedom (and money!) through private practice
So give yourself the Gift of Private Practice today! Head to StartYourPrivatePractice.com and get our Marketing to Doctors System completely free!
I can’t wait to see you inside the program!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Give yourself the Gift of Private Practice: http://StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
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Feeling burned out and stressed? This episode is especially for you!
Today I am joined by burnout expert Dr. Angelyn Franks. Dr. Franks is the owner of the SLP Self-Care Society and specializes specifically in early career burnout.
In this episode, Dr. Angelyn Franks offers essential advice for private practice owners to combat stress and achieve sustainable work-life balance.
In addition to being an expert in burnout prevention strategies and stress management for SLPs, Dr. Franks has been a speech language pathologist for over 14 years.
Through the SLP Self-Care Society, she’s developed comprehensive support programs, including 1:1 coaching and group programs. Her mission is to share practical wisdom and tools to help struggling SLPs prioritize self-care, manage stress effectively, and set healthy boundaries.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why burnout often stems from a lack of self-care education
- Unrealistic expectations SLPs develop in graduate school
- The importance of understanding personal values and how to align them with your work
- What to do if you feel your actions are not aligned with your values or if you have a hard time identifying your values
- Dr. Franks’ burnout strategies specifically for private practice owners
Don’t let burnout push you out of a career you once loved. I hope Dr. Franks’ insights inspire you to better manage your life and career to stay free from burnout!
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want to start or grow a private practice that aligns with your values, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Dr. Franks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.angelynfranks/
Get help building a private practice that aligns with your values: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
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Want to improve the pricing model for your private practice? This episode contains groundbreaking information so be sure to tune in!
My guest today is Melonie Reiter, occupational therapist and owner of Arrows Therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In her private pay practice, Melonie uses a pricing model that not only brings in consistent cash flow but also prevents burnout and reduces the time and money needed for marketing.
In this episode, Melonie shares her background in OT and breaks down the packaged pricing model that has transformed how she operates her business and serves her clients.
Melonie Reiter was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from UNM and my Master's in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Her journey to motherhood shaped her aspirations, and while she always dreamed of being a mom, it took nearly a decade after graduating from OT school to finally pursue her goal of starting a private practice.
Melonie is grateful for her husband, Ian, and their four young children- ages 10, 6, 3, and 8 months. They cherish their time outdoors, enjoy road trips, and participate in community events, holding annual memberships to our local zoo, aquarium, children’s museum, and dinosaur museum.
In her practice, she views the families they serve as an extension of her own family. Building strong, supportive relationships with them is essential to their mission. Her business model reflects this commitment to nurturing community and family values.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Melonie’s journey to occupational therapy and private practice
- A detailed breakdown of Melonie’s packaged pricing model
- How packaged pricing leads to consistent and predictable revenue
- Insights into her practice’s growth and hiring process
- Balancing personal and professional life
Melonie is the perfect example of working smarter. If you are looking to implement creative solutions in your own practice, I love her approach and know you can adapt it to work for you as well!
If you would like to work with us to Start Or Grow Your Private Practice - please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com or www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com right now to learn more and sign up.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Melonie’s practice: www.arrowstherapy.com
Email Melonie directly: info@arrowstherapy.com
Text Melonie on her business line: 505-219-1260
Where We Can Connect:
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Do you want to know a question I get asked all the time? I get asked, “Jena, when should I invest in an EMR system?” I’m excited to share a special solution with you today!
My simple answer is always this, the moment you start seeing your first client is when you should be thinking about having an EMR, or electronic medical record.
In this episode, I’m sharing a very special offer from Simple Practice and how you can use it to transform your private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why time management is so important when you’re first starting out
- How Simple Practice will help you save more time and make more money
- Real-life examples of how Simple Practice has helped my students
I truly believe Simple Practice is an investment in your practice’s professionalism and efficiency!
To save money on Simple Practice and get a free 7 day trial + 40% off for six months + a 1:1 onboarding call, use my link: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/simple to claim this offer.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Claim this special offer from Simple Practice: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/simple
Where We Can Connect:
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Are you a newly graduated SLP already wondering if private practice is for you? You will love this episode!
My guest today is Katja Piscitelli, a speech-language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Sacramento, California. She launched her private practice, Total Spectrum Speech Therapy, immediately after her clinical fellowship at just 25 years old. You may know her from Instagram as @bohospeechie.
After graduating, Katja knew that she wanted to start her private practice right away. after taking a school job, she joined the Start Your Private Practice Program and started seeing private clients on the side.
In this episode, Katja shares the backstory of starting a private practice so early on in her career, as well as how she developed her niche.
With a passion for helping autistic children and their families thrive, Katja Piscitelli has dedicated herself exclusively to working with autistic children. She has taken an even deeper dive into Gestalt Language Processing for the last five years.
Her experience has taught her that each child is unique and requires personalized support—there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Through Boho Speechie and her practice, she seeks to help therapists and parents understand how to support their autistic children in developing language in a way that is clear, affirming, and accessible.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Katja didn’t worry about lack of experience when starting her own practice
- How a part-time job offers consistency as you build your practice
- Navigating payer sources as a new practice
- Katja’s experience with growing quickly and hiring more and more SLPs
- Her advice to those thinking about private practice but haven’t taken the leap yet
Not everyone is meant to take the “traditional” route of working in schools or hospitals. I hope Katja’s story inspires you to pursue what you’re passionate about!
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support you - just like we supported Katja - please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Katja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohospeechie/
Check out the resources on her website: https://www.bohospeechie.net/
Katja’s practice: https://www.totalspectrumtherapy.org/
Where We Can Connect:
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Does working in schools have you feeling stuck with no control over your career? If you want to get that control back, this episode is for you!
Today I am joined by Darla Gardner, an SLP with a pediatric private practice outside of Dallas, Texas. Darla worked for over 20 years as a school-based SLP. After learning the school administration wanted her to move to a different campus, she decided to join our Start Your Private Practice Program and start a private practice instead.
In this episode, Darla shares her private practice startup journey, from how she kept overhead costs low, to the fulfillment she gets from meeting the needs of her community.
Darla was a school-based SLP for 21 years. During this time, she developed a passion for partnering with parents to intentionally target early speech and language skills in the home. After discovering that low-income, pre-school-aged children in her area were on 18+ month waiting lists for speech therapy services at clinics more than 20 miles away, she decided to open her own clinic, Wonderfully Made Therapies.
Through her private practice, she can serve the children most at risk for later academic concerns by providing early speech and language services close to home.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Darla’s history of working in schools
- Recognizing the gap between what the school offered and what her patients needed
- How she went about furnishing her practice for cheap
- What happens when you get out of your head and put yourself out there
- How private practice lets her work with parents more than she could in the schools
- The variety of services Darla’s practice offers now and what she hopes to offer in the future
If you want to better meet the needs of your community in a way the schools can’t, I hope Darla’s story will inspire you!
Whether you want to start a private practice (like Darla!) or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Darla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgardeniasspeechroom/
Check out Darla’s TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/ms-gardenias-speech-room
More of Darla’s resources: https://www.speechroomresources.com/
Where We Can Connect:
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Are you afraid of marketing to doctors because you are intimidated or don’t want to come across as pushy or salesy? Be sure to tune in to this episode!
If you find approaching doctors intimidating, you are not alone! We know they are busy and well-respected in the medical field. So it’s easy to feel like you don’t have the confidence or experience to ask for referrals.
But this fear is only holding you back from growing your practice and helping more people. This is something that comes up a lot and I’m excited to talk about how to move past it.
In this special solo episode, I’m talking about how to confidently market your private practice to doctors and specialists without feeling pushy, salesy, or overwhelmed.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How to reframe your fear of selling yourself to offering a solution instead
- Why consistency will be key for developing long-term relationships
- My helpful resource for establishing referral relationships
I hope this episode will help you take that first step to building successful referral relationships!
Want more help getting referrals from doctors and specialists without feeling pushy or annoying?
Inside Marketing to Doctors Made Easy, I share my exact system that helps you establish referral relationships with doctors. You’ll get scripts, email templates, and a step-by-step guide to building those referral relationships.
So, if you’re ready to stop letting fear hold you back and start getting consistent referrals from doctors, check out Marketing to Doctors Made Easy.
To grab your copy, just visit growyourprivatepractice.com/doctors and don’t forget to look at the page to find a money saving coupon!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Grab your copy of Marketing to Doctors Made Easy: http://growyourprivatepractice.com/doctors
Where We Can Connect:
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Are you interested in branching out from working as a clinician with kids and working to support their parents instead? You’ll love this episode!
My guest today is Kelli Meyer, a speech-language pathologist who bridges the gap between parents and SLP. Through her own efforts and with the help of Private Practice Success Stories, she learned how to make money on her terms and pursue what she was passionate about.
In this episode, Kelli discusses her role in offering consultations and coaching to support parents.
Kelli Meyer is a proud mother of two and a passionate pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. With a specialized focus on Childhood Language Development, she is dedicated to empowering parents, caregivers, and professionals alike through informative content creation.
Welcoming her son into the world in 2024 reignited her desire to support families on their communication journey. From crafting engaging courses to leading enriching play classes and workshops, her mission is to equip parents, educators, and professionals with the tools and knowledge to effectively nurture their child’s communication skills.
Through The Speech Scoop, her platform on YouTube, she’s had the privilege of reaching nearly 4 million viewers and fostering connections within her community of fellow moms.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Kelli’s background in speech therapy
- What happened when Covid forced her to find new ways to help parents seeking help
- How Kelli's approach extends beyond direct therapy, focusing on empowering parents with knowledge and tools for daily use
- A typical day in Kelli’s unique career
- The variety of sources that make up her income
- Kelli’s advice to those curious about working more with parents
- The importance of following your path to fulfillment - even if it’s not the traditional route
If you've been thinking about starting a private practice and want to use a consultative or parent-coaching model, this is a must-listen episode!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Kelli’s website: thespeechscoop.com
Follow the Speech Scoop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespeechscoop
Follow the Speech Scoop on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thespeechscoop
Find the Speech Scoop on YouTube: http://youtube.com/thespeechscoop
Where We Can Connect:
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If you've been thinking about private clients and either have a passion for working with adults or have kids you want to be home for, this episode is for you!
Today I’m talking with Heather McCurdy, mom to triplets and owner of an adult-focused private practice, Mindful Speech Therapy, in Valparaiso, Indiana.
After hearing about it from a friend, Heather used the Start Your Private Practice Program to create a practice that aligns with her values and lifestyle.
In this episode, Heather shares how her private practice journey gave her the freedom to continue working with adult clients and stay at home to raise her triplets.
Heather McCurdy is an adult-focused private practice owner and serves patients in-person and virtually in the state of Indiana. Heather loves treating patients with post-traumatic brain injury (including athletes post-concussion) and dementia. When Heather's not working, she enjoys spending time with her three kiddos.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- What happened when Heather realized her job wasn’t fulfilling anymore
- How she gets referrals in a way that avoids being pushy and dealing with competition
- Heather’s balanced approach to managing her private practice and family life
- How private practice allows her to be a better parent to her kids
- The different payer sources that allow Heather to see a variety of clients
- What other opportunities she’s considering thanks to the flexibility of private practice
If you want to pursue adult-focused SLP, you will love Heather’s story! Private practice not only made Heather her own boss but allowed her to stay in her zone of genius.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Heather’s website: mindfulspeechtherapy.com
Follow Mindful Speech Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulspeechtherapyllc/
Learn more about how our programs can help you with starting or growing your private practice: https://www.independentclinician.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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If you’ve been feeling so burned out from work that you’re thinking about quitting the field altogether, this episode is for you!
Joining me today is Anna Humes, an occupational therapist with a pediatric private practice in San Diego, California.
After personal reflection and listening to the Private Practice Success Stories Podcast, Anna took the leap to establish her own business. Her practice, Well Played Pediatric Therapy, quickly became financially successful, allowing her to exceed her previous income within four months.
In this episode, Anna will share her journey of starting her private practice and her diverse career path, which included working in multiple outpatient clinics, school contracts and even taking a two-year break from occupational therapy.
Anna started Played Well Pediatric Therapy in 2023 after 13 years in the field. Her career has spanned across the United States in outpatient, school, and early intervention settings.
Played Well is a work of love, passion, and the mindful practice of building through phases, implementing systems, and reducing stress to better serve her clients and herself.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The most common reason that leads therapists to burnout
- Why she took a break from occupational therapy and worked at Starbucks
- How private practice helped her get back to her love of OT
- Getting started easily and inexpensively
- What surprised her about trying new settings and demographics
- Using short-term goals to encourage and guide you along the way
You deserve joy and fulfillment in your work! Private practice is a great solution for those who want to make a difference for their patients, but also avoid burnout and maintain the passion that got them into the field in the first place.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Anna’s new website: https://www.playedwellpediatrictherapy.com/
Follow Anna’s practice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playedwell.ot/
Follow Anna’s practice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565960667150
Learn more about how our programs can help you with starting or growing your private practice: https://www.independentclinician.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
If you’ve been thinking of starting a private practice, but want to start part-time before diving into full-time, tune in for this episode!
I interviewed Kathleen Salata, a dedicated speech-language pathologist and the owner of Journey Pediatrics Therapy Services in Livonia, Michigan.
Kathleen joined the Start Your Private practice program in 2020 and used the pandemic period to get her business all set up. She began her private practice on the weekends while maintaining a full-time job at a hospital.
In this episode, Kathleen shares her journey of transitioning from having a part-time private practice to leaving her full-time job and being in private practice full-time.
By August 2021, Kathleen had secured a sublease for a room to use on weekends while maintaining her full-time job. In June 2022, Kathleen transitioned to working at her practice full-time. Today, Journey Pediatrics Therapy Services occupies a three-room suite complete with a waiting room and sensory gym.
Kathleen treats a wide range of speech and language disorders at her clinic, with a particular passion for working with children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to communicate.
Outside of her professional life, Kathleen got married in September 2023. While her husband completes his residency in St. Louis, she remains in Michigan, fully committed to the growth of her practice. In her free time, Kathleen enjoys discovering toys for her clinic at garage sales, spending quality time with family and friends, and staying active with cross-fit.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Kathleen got started in the field
- What her private practice looked like just starting out
- Making the transition from part-time to full-time in her own practice
- The marketing strategies that help clients find her
- Her plans to hire in the next six months
- The freedom your private practice offers in terms of time off
- Kathleen’s advice to those on the fence about starting a practice
Kathleen’s story is a great example to those wanting to start small and grow from there. I hope she inspires you to take the next step on your own private practice journey!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice (like Kathleen!), I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kathleen’s website: https://journeypediatricstherapy.com/
Follow Kathleen’s practice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeypeds/
Follow Kathleen's practice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey_therapy/?hl=en
Get help starting or growing your practice: https://www.independentclinician.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Do you have a specific end goal for your private practice, but aren’t really sure how to get there? This episode is perfect for you!
I sat down with Heather Anderson, a speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Monroe, Michigan. Heather started out as a medical SLP, later became a pediatric SLP to start her own private practice, and now sees all ages through her practice, Your Voice Speech Therapy.
I helped Heather get started through the Start Your Private Practice Program. As her business took off, she leveled up to the Grow Your Private Practice Program, which has helped her create a thriving practice doing what she loves.
In this episode, Heather shares what it was like starting her practice on the side of a full-time job, why she pivoted to pediatric services, and how that flexibility eventually allowed her to get back to her zone of genius and experience huge growth.
Heather graduated from The University of Toledo in 2016 with a Master of Arts. Her first exposure to speech pathology was as a junior in high school in 2008. While looking through possible majors at The University of Toledo, the title of speech-language pathology instantly caught her attention. Her mother recommended shadowing a speech-language pathologist at the hospital where she worked, and after taking her advice, decided after just one hour that it was the career for her.
After graduation, Heather began working in a transitional care setting (a segway from acute care into a skilled nursing facility). While working in transitional care, she also worked in acute care at Toledo Hospital, where she learned valuable information for evaluating and treating strokes (in the neuro ICU), dysphagia, cognitive disorders, tracheostomies, motor vehicle accidents, and traumatic brain injuries. She also became certified to perform swallow studies (MBSImP certified).
Heather then went into an outpatient pediatric setting while conducting swallow studies for acute care patients and outpatients. From there, she worked in skilled nursing settings in which she worked heavily with voicing disorders, dysphagia, dementia care, memory impairments, and more. Heather became a Certified Dementia Practitioner while working in skilled nursing and has expertise working in specialized Alzhiemer's/dementia care facilities. She has since continued working in acute care and skilled nursing settings but has always dreamed of owning a private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Heather’s background and how she got into SLP
- What motivated Heather to start her own practice on the side of her job
- What helped her take the leap to enter a school contract
- A look into the networking opportunities that came with pursuing her own practice
- The reality of pivoting your vision to serve the community
- How the Start and Grow programs helped Heather get back to her zone of genius
- The power of becoming the one that people refer to
I hope you find Heather’s story inspiring! If you've been thinking about starting a private practice on the side of your job to have the flexibility for your family that Heather strived for, be sure to tune in!
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Heather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Your-Voice-Speech-Therapy-YVST-107991818564164/
Follow Heather’s new Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvoicest/
Check out Heather’s website: https://www.yourvoicest.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Is the only way to earn more money to take on more clients?
Thankfully not! But this is where I see so many private practice owners get stuck.
In this episode, we're diving into one of the most important topics for private practice owners, which is how to increase your earnings by diversifying your income streams.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why you don’t need to see more clients to make more money
- Selecting revenue streams that work for your practice to pursue
- How to set up those streams for success
- Examples of how stream stacking work
I originally intended this episode for my new private podcast, but the insights are just too valuable to not share with my bigger audience!
Be sure to tune in, because I’m sharing the exact strategies that I have used to help hundreds of private practice owners, just like you, increase your profits without burning out or having to see more and more clients.
Want to learn how to add income streams to your practice? Sign up for our upcoming training called How to Grow Your Private Practice Income: www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out my new podcast: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/podcast
Learn how to add income streams to your practice: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Are you managing a full caseload but still feeling stuck financially?
In my experience, clinicians starting out in their own practice run the business side of things like a clinician, and not like a business owner.
In this episode, I’m sharing three beliefs that every private practice owner should embrace to establish a thriving private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- A sneak peek into my brand new podcast
- Why profitability does not equal greed
- How to think like a CEO
Remember, your practice is a business! And the key to a thriving private practice is to adopt a business mindset. You’ve mastered clinical skills over the years, so it’s time to gain business knowledge and skills that will help you, your business, and most importantly, your clients.
If you already have a private practice and you're ready to dive deeper into topics like profitability, expanding your income, hiring the right team, and setting up systems that actually work, then I’ve got something special for you.
Head over to www.growyourprivatepractice.com/podcast to gain access to my brand-new private podcast. If you’re serious about taking your practice to the next level, this is where you want to be!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out my new podcast: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/podcast
Get help growing your practice: https://www.independentclinician.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
I want to invite you to a special free training called 'How to Grow Your Private Practice Income' on Monday October 7th at 8 PM EST. Visit www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training to register!
Want to make more money and work fewer hours? My guests in today’s episode are doing just that!
Brandie Johnson and Alyssa Fittipaldi are alums of the Start Your Private Practice program, who join me during this episode to share their experiences and insights on how they transition from traditional job settings to owning their own practices.
Brandie is a speech-language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in the Portland, Oregon area. She started her private practice called Growing Roots, only having two and a half years of experience as an SLP. Even though she's early in her career, she is thriving in private practice.
Alyssa is a speech-language pathologist in the Tampa Bay area, and she started her private practice called Talk to Talk Pediatric Therapy after discovering the independent clinician Instagram and also this podcast. Alyssa realized that she could start her private practice sooner than she thought, so she started seeing private clients on the side and quickly grew her clientele.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The benefits Brandie and Alyssa gain from owning their practices
- What they wish they had known sooner about starting a private practice
- A look into how taking insurance works
- Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome
- How you can conduct therapy that aligns with your values
If you've been wanting to start seeing private clients and want to get started ASAP, this episode is perfect for you! I know you’ll relate to what Brandie and Alyssa have to share.
If you are ready to get going and want some help, enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is now OPEN. Visit www.Startyourprivatepractice.com to learn more and enroll.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Enroll now for the Start Your Private Practice Program: www.Startyourprivatepractice.com
Check out Brandie’s website: https://www.growingrootstherapy.com/
Check out Alyssa’s website: https://www.tttpediatrictherapy.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
I want to invite you to a special free training called 'How to Grow Your Private Practice Income' on Monday October 7th at 8 PM EST. Visit www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training to register!
Have you been thinking about seeing your own clients to earn extra money this year? If the answer is yes, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!
Starting my private practice was one of the most transformative decisions of my life. In addition to a $24k raise, it brought about immense satisfaction to me and my clients and also saved me from the grips of burnout, something that you might be able to relate to.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I started my private practice, and how you already have the skills and knowledge to do the same so you can take control of your career and financial freedom.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The story of how I earned an extra $24k in addition to my hospital salary
- Why relying solely on budgeting isn’t enough
- How learning to earn more money is your best strategy for financial empowerment
Seeing private clients allowed me to build a financial safety net for my family, and it was the best decision I ever made. I hope this episode inspired you to take the next step in your own journey to further your financial freedom!
Want help to plan a private practice that can help YOU earn $24,000 "on the side?" Please visit: PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get help planning your private practice: http://www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
I want to invite you to a special free training called 'How to Grow Your Private Practice Income' on Monday October 7th at 8 PM EST. Visit www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training to register!
Have you been thinking about starting a private practice in your small town? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Gabby Hewitt, a speech language pathologist with a private practice specializing in orofacial myology in a small town in North Dakota. She opened her practice while knowing there was a lack of speech therapy services in her hometown and wanted to fill that gap.
I got to know Gabby during her time in the Start and Grow Your Private Practice programs and it has been amazing to watch the impact she has had bringing a much-needed service to her rural area.
In this episode, Gabby talks about how she started her practice right out of her CF, how clients find her, why she hired an assistant, and how specializing in feeding and myo has helped clients be drawn to her.
Gabby is an ASHA Certified SLP specializing in orofacial myology, oral myofunctional disorders, and pediatric feeding and swallowing. She is currently in the certification process for becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Certified Myofunctional Therapist (CMT®), and Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®).
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota before obtaining her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Gannon University in Ruskin, FL where she was a member of the first-ever graduate SLP program cohort.
It was in Florida that she discovered and learned about orofacial myology. Following her clinical fellowship, Gabby opened her private practice, UpNorth Therapies, in her hometown of Carrington, North Dakota where she recently just completed a renovation and expansion project of a new clinic space 8 months after opening.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How and why Gabby decided to start a private practice so early in her career
- Why work-life balance isn’t just a fantasy with a private practice
- The good you can do for your community when you take control of your life and career
- The key to getting your first clients as a private practice owner in a small town
- The true power of specializing as a private practice owner
- How you can structure your week when you are in charge of your hours
- A look into the impact of hiring help in your private practice
- How the Start and Grow programs helped Gabby grow her business and get more stability
- The power you have to grow at your own pace in your business
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Gabby! She is a perfect example of someone who opened her private practice early on in her career and specialized in a rural area.
If you want our help to start - or grow - your private practice (just like we helped Gabby!) please visit: https://independentclinician.com/resources/.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Gabby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorththerapies/
Visit Gabby’s website: https://www.upnorththerapies.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
I want to invite you to a special free training called 'How to Grow Your Private Practice Income' on Monday October 7th at 8 PM EST. Visit www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training to register!
Have you ever considered having a nature-based therapy private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Kate Glennon, also known as the "Outdoorsy SLP,” a speech language pathologist with an innovative private practice in New Hampshire. Kate has created a unique private practice that operates primarily outdoors, providing nature-based therapy to her clients.
She highlights the benefits of outdoor therapy to improve regulation and connection for both the therapist and the client, as well as the unique language tasks that natural settings can provide.
Kate started her private practice after working in a traditional practice for 12 years. She discusses what it’s like to own a practice, have a deployed husband in the military, and have 3 kids!
I got to know Kate during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program and it has been amazing to get to reflect on her journey and the factors that led her to develop this unconventional practice model.
Kate has been a practicing SLP for 13 years. Her cumulative experience working in schools, clinics, and teaching at a nature school led her to open a private practice. She is passionate about bringing clinical practice outdoors and into nature. Her nature-based private practice is about to turn one year old.
Kate brings her experience as an SLP and a certified nature educator to her work. She enjoys working across the age span with a variety of communication differences.
Kate strives to bring together her SLP community. She has created a collaborative space for sole practitioners in her area to gather and connect.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The true power of nature-based therapy
- How you can branch out and create your own unique private practice as a neurodivergent SLP
- The magic of nature-based therapy and how you’ll know if it’s right for you
- What you need to understand about fear when starting a private practice
- The true power of differentiating yourself from other private practices
- The power you have to make your private practice be whatever you want it to be
- The key to making your private practice work for your family
- What you need to understand when it comes to hiring help in your private practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Kate! I love her passion for nature and the positive outcomes she has observed in her clients. She acknowledges the challenges but also the fulfillment that comes from creating a practice that aligns with her values and lifestyle.
To learn more about how we can help you start - or grow - your private practice, please visit: https://independentclinician.com/resources/.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kate’s website: www.outdoorsySLP.com
Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorsyslp/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Our big FREE event, Private Practice Bootcamp, starts on September 23rd. To register, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com and sign up. That link will take you directly to the Private Facebook Group where Bootcamp takes place. See you in Bootcamp!
Do you struggle with getting stuff done in your private practice? If so, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to be great for you to listen to.
Julie Pera and Theresa Harp are speech language pathologists who sat down with me to share their experience and insights on the intersection of time management and private practice.
In this episode, Julie shares her journey in the Grow Your Private Practice Program after transitioning from a public school setting to private practice, driven by a desire for a more manageable workload and better work-life balance.
Theresa, a Productivity Coach, shares how she combines practical systems with cognitive strategies to help SLPs and OTs feel less overwhelmed and more in control.
If you’ve been thinking about improving your time management and want to implement more effective systems in your private practice, you don’t want to miss this episode!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why time management is crucial as a private practice owner
- The impact ADHD can have on your life and business
- The importance of tailoring your time management strategies to support your neurodivergent brain
- The key to sharing your unique gifts with the world
- One simple thing you can do when you are in survival mode and overwhelmed
- The power of working with your brain instead of against it
- The importance of putting self-awareness and taking action into practice
- A professional who can help you take all of those plans and put them into action with accountability
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Juile and Theresa! I love their encouragement to other private practitioners to take proactive steps, seek support, and integrate work and life in a balanced and fulfilling way.
To learn more about how we can support you and your private practice journey, please visit: https://independentclinician.com/resources/
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about how we can support you in your private practice journey: https://independentclinician.com/resources/
Join Theresa’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slpsupportgroup
Listen to Theresa’s podcast: https://theresaharp.com/podcast
Visit Julie’s website: https://www.manygiftstherapy.com/
Follow Julie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manygiftstherapy
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Our big FREE event, Private Practice Bootcamp, starts on September 23rd. To register, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com and sign up. That link will take you directly to the Private Facebook Group where Bootcamp takes place. See you in Bootcamp!
Have you ever thought about starting a non-traditional private practice or offering social events for your clients? Then this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!
I sat down with Barbara Earley and April Lowe who co-own a very innovative private practice in Georgia called Social EdVentures, which includes small group social outings for teenagers and young adults with varied diagnoses and abilities.
In this interview, they discuss how they started off very informally - with a small group outing at a bowling alley - which quickly expanded to include regular social outings for young adults and adolescents with diverse needs, ranging from typical college students to non-verbal individuals using AAC devices.
In this episode, Barbara and April describe their program's evolution, the value that the participants get from the outings, and the importance of real-world learning and social skill development. They even discuss a connection to the popular Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum!
As two speech therapists, driven by a passion for fostering social connections and self-reliance in our clients, Social EdVentures was created. We started with a small group of older teens in a traditional setting and began exploring unconventional approaches. As we did this, we discovered our real-world learning approach enhanced success, increased involvement, and resulted in better outcomes.
This inspired us to create Social Edventures, aiming to offer this experience to larger groups affordably. We started with a small group of four in late Summer 2022 and quickly expanded to multiple groups of all ages. As our network grew, we listened to our families and gained a clearer understanding of their needs, striving to empower them toward independence and having fun along the way.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The unique way Barbara and April started their private practice
- How they offer social groups and “EdVentures” that set them apart
- Their real-life connection to Love on the Spectrum
- How unique experiences can be incorporated into your private practice
- The one thing so many kids need from their SLPs and OTs that they struggle to find
- A unique approach to teaching social skills
- The power of filling a need that you see in the community
- The fulfillment you get when you offer services that make a difference
- What happens when you leave yourself open to possibility in your private practice
I hope you loved this episode with Barbara and April! I love their encouragement to other SLPs to pursue innovative private practice models. Despite their hurdles, they've remained committed to providing meaningful social experiences and support for their clients.
If you would like help to start your private practice, please visit: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit their website: https://www.therapyconnectionsofga.com/home
Follow Social EdVentures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweringabilities/
Follow Social EdVentures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/social_edventures
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m diving into a topic that every private practice owner needs to understand: Why having a strategic Private Practice Growth Plan for your practice is super important.
Just like you need a plan before you start your practice, it’s actually even more important for you to have a plan to grow your practice in a way that’s successful, profitable, and sustainable.
Building a successful practice doesn’t happen by accident. It requires deliberate goals and steps to achieve them.
Many private practice owners spend their days reacting to whatever comes up, but if you want to grow, you’ve got to be proactive. You need to set clear, actionable goals and ensure every step you take moves you closer to those goals.
Oh, and at the end of the episode, I’m sharing details about my brand new, exclusive podcast for growth-focused private practitioners!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The one thing you need to do if you want to grow your private practice
- The biggest mistake that most private practitioners make
- The four key components of a growth plan
Remember, success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of deliberate planning, strategic action, and continuous growth.
To learn more about how we can help you make a Growth Plan for your practice, please visit: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com. You can also subscribe to the growth-focused podcast at www.growyourprivatepractice.com/podcast.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Subscribe to the growth-focused podcast: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/podcast
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Dreaming about specializing and opening a non-traditional private practice? You don’t want to miss this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Caitlin Zeien, a speech language pathologist with a private practice in Chicago, Illinois that offers highly-specialized social cognitive language-based therapy.
Caitlin developed a passion for social cognition and social pragmatic language, leading her to specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Her practice focuses on older children and young adults, a niche that differentiates her from other practitioners.
In this episode, Caitlin discusses her journey and experiences, highlighting the non-traditional ways she has built her private practice.
Despite the challenges, including a cross-country move and adapting to new professional environments, Caitlin's passion for specializing in social cognition and pragmatic language continued to grow and now she has a successful private practice.
Caitlin is the proud owner of Socially Minded Therapy. She is a Chicago-based Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in social cognitive therapy. She provides Neurodiversity Affirming support and services for neurodivergent children, teens, young adults, and their families in Chicago and the surrounding areas. The goal of Socially Minded Therapy is to help others achieve their goals in the social world. Caitlin is so excited to be a part of this community as an ally and forever learner.
With Socially Minded Therapy, Caitlin goes beyond social skills training in the pursuit of empowering individuals by teaching abstract concepts in a concrete way. She provides highly specialized and individualized therapy to support individuals as they develop social competencies and social problem-solving abilities. Together, in partnership with her clients, they create goals that match the client's own intentions and social areas of interest.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Caitlin discovered neurodiversity-affirming care and found her passion
- What happens when you have a support system during your private practice journey
- How your private practice can level up your life
- The huge impact the Facebook group in the Start program can have on your success
- The power of collaboration and an abundance mindset
- The key to finding clients for your private practice
- The impact of niching down in your private practice
- Caitlin’s plans for the future and a scholarship program
- How you can serve people on a bigger level with your practice
I hope you loved this episode with Caitlin! She started her journey in the Start Your Private Practice Program, which helped overcome her business-related apprehensions. She is now part of our Grow program and it has been amazing to see the evolution of her practice!
I love Caitlin’s encouragement to others to pursue their private practice dreams and the importance of having a supportive community, just like she found in the Start and Grow programs.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Caitlin’s website: https://www.sociallymindedtherapy.com/
Follow Caitlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sociallymindedtherapy/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
How do you know if you’re in the messy middle of private practice growth?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m going solo to speak to the people who are in the growth phase of their private practice journey, and not just the beginners.
The growth phase starts after you get five private practice clients or more. Why? Because most people can see five private clients on the side of their job relatively easily.
However, once you get to five clients and beyond, time becomes tighter and you have to decide whether to stay small or to grow your private practice in terms of more clients, which of course requires more time, but also lets you to be able to do more services.
The problem is, some people get stuck there! That’s where I come in. My job as a private practice business coach is to help you get through the messy middle as quickly and easily as possible.
So in today's episode, I'm going to be talking about what the messy middle is, how to know when you're there, and if you're already in the messy middle and are feeling completely overwhelmed, the steps you need to take to get through it as quickly and easily as possible.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- What the messy middle of private practice is
- The real reason so many private practitioners get stuck in the messy middle
- The difference between working on your business and working in your business
- The key to avoiding burnout as your private practice grows
- How the Grow program will help you tackle these challenges head-on
If you're in The Messy Middle of private practice growth and want help navigating through it as quickly and easily as possible... please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more about how we can help support you.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about how to grow your private practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Brainstorm Sessions for Existing Private Practice Owners to Discuss: growth goals, increasing profitability, work - life balance, hiring, gaining confidence as a business owner and more. To Register, visit: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/brainstorm
Thinking about working part-time in private practice and want to make more money? Then you don’t want to miss this episode!
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Marissa Joy, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Eastern Pennsylvania. Her practice “Ripple Speech Services” focuses on speech, myofunctional, and feeding therapy and she’s also offered Lactation Consulting.
Marissa discusses her decision to open her practice due to her personal experiences with her son's feeding issues and a desire to help other parents avoid the struggles she faced. She joined The Start Your Private Practice Program because she wanted guidance and structure to launch her business.
In addition to her private clients, Marissa secured a small school contract which has provided extra financial stability while maintaining the flexibility to focus on her private practice. This arrangement allowed her to balance her professional and personal life, including spending more time with her children.
She just celebrated her 2nd private practice anniversary and this week, she made $2,000 in one week. Oh - and she doesn’t work on Fridays during the summer!
Marissa is the owner and speech-language pathologist at Ripple Speech Services, LLC - a practice that serves children and adults to speak, swallow, and breathe better. In her 11 years as an SLP Marissa has served in a number of settings, and even a brief hiatus from being an SLP, but found her passion through personal experience with her youngest son.
Marissa is a Pennsylvania-licensed and ASHA-certified speech pathologist and always strives to provide collaborative, personalized therapy for every person that walks through her doors.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Marissa’s path to private practice
- The key to getting your first clients, even if you live in a rural area
- What happens when you are open to new opportunities
- Marissa’s top tip for getting more clients and growing your private practice
- The passion project that is growing Marissa’s business
- One thing that can give you more stability as you’re building your private practice
- How Marissa is able to work part-time and make full-time income
- The important thing you have to remember when setting your rates
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Marissa! She is a perfect example of someone who works part-time, has Fridays off, and is making exponentially more than she was before her private practice!
If you want our help to start your private practice step-by-step (just like we helped Marrisa!) please visit: www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Marissa’s website: https://www.ripplespeechservices.com/
Follow Marissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripplespeechservices/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Brainstorm Sessions for Existing Private Practice Owners to Discuss: growth goals, increasing profitability, work - life balance, hiring, gaining confidence as a business owner and more. To Register, visit: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/brainstorm
Have you been thinking about starting a private practice on the side in a niche you are passionate about? Then you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Kyarra Bright, one of my Start Your Private Practice students to share her story. Kyarra is a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Orange County, California specializing in infant feeding.
She started her private practice after having frustrations with patients being prematurely discharged and not receiving continued services, which led to her private practice “Little Pod Speech and Feeding Therapy.”
In this episode, Kyarra shares her desire to continue working at a hospital while having her practice on the side allowing her to maintain her passion for hospital work and provide continuity of care for discharged patients. Kyarra also reflects on her journey in the Start Your Private Practice Program and how the program helped redefine what success meant to her.
After working several years as a pediatric medical speech-language pathologist, Kyarra Bright noticed an ongoing trend where many patients who were discharged from the hospital no longer had access to speech and feeding services due to the lack of provider availability. Little Pod Speech and Feeding Therapy was created to provide a solution to address this ongoing issue. Kyarra currently offers speech and feeding therapy for pediatrics in the heart of Orange County, California.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The need Kyarra saw in her community and how she decided to help fill it
- How the Start program helped Kyarra move forward with her private practice dreams
- How the support you’ll find in the program can help you push through challenges
- The key to finding your first clients in your private practice
- The possibilities when you follow your passion and zone of genius in your field
- The different ways you can make private practice work for you
- One way you can increase your impact within your field
- The doors that open to you when you have a private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Kyrra! I love her advice to other aspiring private practitioners that you can create your own job based on what you like to do in the field of speech pathology through private practice.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kyrra’s website: https://www.littlepodspeech.com/
Follow Kyrra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlepodspeech/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Free Workshop: Plan Your Private Practice in Just One Hour July 16th at 8pmEST www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Thinking about starting your private practice on the side?
You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories with SLP Instagram hero Dr. Dani Gaff!
Dr. Dani Gaff aka The Messy SLP launched her practice, Messy Speech and Language Therapy, part-time on the side of her school job.
However, the joy and fulfillment she found in private practice, coupled with the autonomy it provided, ultimately convinced her to take the plunge to go full-time.
Dani is an alum of the Start Your Private Practice Program and in this episode, she shares her journey from being a part-time private practitioner to fully shifting into full-time private practice.
Dani also discusses the financial benefits she discovered, and how she nearly doubled her income by combining school contracts with her private practice work. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, she is loving the unparalleled freedom and fulfillment she now experiences.
Dr. Dani Gaff, aka The Messy SLP, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and private practice owner in South Bend, Indiana. She is the owner and sole SLP at Messy Speech and Language Therapy, LLC, and is wrapping up her first year of working full-time for herself.
Dani has worked in a variety of settings and has created a sensory-friendly office for families and kids of all ages to enjoy. Outside of her clinical time, Dani is passionate about reaching graduate students and helping them find balance.
When she's not wearing her SLP hat, Dani is a volleyball coach, a basketball coach's wife, a dog mom, and loves being active.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The wake-up call that burnout leads to in many SLPs
- What happens when you set boundaries in your career
- What led Dani to start her private practice on the side
- The creativity and freedom you can get in your private practice
- The sheer joy you feel when you have your own private practice
- What’s possible financially when you are a private practice owner
- How you can create a flexible work schedule that fits in with your life, not the other way around
- Dani’s plan to expand her private practice
- The different phases of business and how to find what works for you
I hope you loved this episode with Dani! She is a perfect example of someone who started her private practice on the side, but ultimately transitioned to full-time after the realization that private practice offered her the joy and flexibility she was missing in her previous roles.
Want to start your private practice "on the side"? We would love to help you - just like we helped Dani - in the Start Your Private Practice Program. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit The Messy SLP website: https://www.themessyslp.com/
Follow The Messy SLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themessyslp/
Follow The Messy SLP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themessyslp
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Free Workshop: Plan Your Private Practice in Just One Hour July 16th at 8pmEST www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Have you been thinking about starting a private practice early in your career? If so, this episode is for you!
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Breeah Carey, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in New Jersey.
She started her private practice at just 26 years old after getting the inspiration from other young private practitioners who had the flexibility and freedom she was striving for. After feeling stuck in a negative work environment, she decided to start her own practice.
In this episode, Breeah and I discuss a major shift with the younger generation who is simply not willing to wait for the freedom, flexibility, and income they desire.
Breeah S. Carey, M.S., CCC-SLP is a New Jersey native and the Director of B.E.S. As the daughter of an educator, Breeah was always interested in serving her community, similar to her mother.
Breeah graduated from Purdue University and received her undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, with minors in psychology and Spanish. As her passion grew, specifically around assisting individuals with speech, language, and cognitive impairments, she decided to further her education.
She completed two years of comprehensive training in Purdue's Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology program; thus, receiving her master’s degree at the end of her studies. Her areas of focus include pediatric language disorders, speech sound disorders, and bilingualism.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The truth about what it takes to be successful as a private practice owner
- Breeah’s non-traditional path to private practice
- The populations you can serve as a private practice owner
- Breeah’s secret sauce to getting referrals to her private practice
- Why so many SLPs and OTs are successful in private practice
- The key to pricing your services and sustaining a private practice
- The impact freedom has had on Breeah’s life now that she’s a private practice owner
- How to know if starting a private practice is really for you
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Breeah! I love her advice to other young clinicians and why she thinks the younger generation is choosing private practice!
Are you an early career SLP or OT who wants help to start your own private practice?
If so, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources to learn about our free and paid resources!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Breeah’s website: https://www.breezeeducare.com/
Follow Breeah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybreeslp/
Follow Breeah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreezeEducationalServices/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Have you been thinking about providing parent coaching and want to connect with your client’s families and your community through your private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Sarah Pendergast, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Tampa, Florida. She launched her practice, Awesome Kids Therapy, in August 2023 after working in multiple private practices and finally decided she wanted to be her own boss.
Despite initial doubts about her ability to start her own practice, between the pandemic and support from her friends, she decided to join the Start Your Private Practice Program to get help with getting set up so she could start seeing clients.
In this episode, Sarah emphasizes the importance of community engagement and connection by providing caregiver coaching. She also highlights the value of organization, work-life balance, and having a supportive network.
Sarah Pendergast, an enthusiastic and child-led speech-language pathologist brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and heartfelt passion to her private practice. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs/small business owners, Sarah's commitment to her craft is deeply rooted, driving her to forge meaningful connections with each client she encounters.
Through her personalized approach, she fosters a sense of familial trust and support. Sarah's private practice journey has shown her the true beauty of the "work-life balance" while actively engaging and enjoying the camaraderie of a vibrant professional community.
Sarah considers herself to be very lucky to be in the speech therapy profession, based on pillars of entrepreneurship, passion, and genuine connection.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The key pillar of having a successful small business or private practice
- How starting a private practice can impact your work-life balance
- How you can focus on your passions when you own a private practice
- The different services you can offer as a private practice owner
- The number one referral source Sarah uses to find her clients
- How you can use relationships to go to exactly where your ideal clients are
- The power of expanding your private practice and hiring help
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Sarah! I love that she advocated for herself so she could have the fulfillment and flexibility that come with being one's own boss and the ability to positively impact more families' lives.
Want our help to start your private practice? Please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com for details!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Sarah’s website: https://www.awesomekidstherapy.com/
Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomekidstherapy/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Right now, you can get 2 months free, a $100 account credit, and a 1:1 onboarding call. This offer is a game-changer for your practice. Don't let administrative tasks hold you back— Just go to: StartYourPrivatePractice.com/Simple and try Simple Practice today!
Have you been thinking about starting a private practice because you want to prioritize family and extra income? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Kristen Fernandez who is a speech language pathologist and the owner of Spark Pediatric Therapy in Northern Virginia. She started her private practice after being drawn to the independence, flexibility, and financial benefits that owning a private practice offers.
I got to know Kristen during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program and it has been amazing to see the success in her private practice in just 1 year!
In this episode, she talks about her background in school settings and previous experiences in private practices, which led to her inspiration to start her own practice using a child-centered, play-based therapy approach that is neurodiversity-affirming.
Kristen discusses the importance of setting boundaries, self-care, and prioritizing personal well-being to sustain a fulfilling and successful career in private practice.
Kristen Fernandez is a pediatric speech therapist with experience treating children of all ages in a variety of settings, including schools, private practice clinics, and hospitals. She started Spark Pediatric Therapy to create a place where therapy is based on relationships, empathy, and acceptance. Kristen takes time to really get to know the children and families she works with, forming strong relationships that allow her to provide personalized therapy that aligns with each family’s values and goals.
Her neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy combines fun and play with parent education and evidence-based treatments to help her clients achieve goals that truly transform their lives. As a mother of three, she feels a deeply ingrained sense of responsibility to ensure that every child in her community has access to the absolute best therapy that is available.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The number one thing Kristen learned while working in other private practices
- The types of clients you can see when you have your own private practice- and yes, you get to choose them!
- The non-negotiable you need to have if you want to avoid burnout as a private practice owner
- One simple and effective way to bring in new clients on autopilot
- The pros and cons of the different ways you can see your clients
- The future that is possible when you have your own practice
- The one thing you need to remember if you are waiting for your kids to be older before you start your private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Kristen! I love how she emphasizes the importance of taking calculated risks and not waiting for the "perfect" time to start a private practice.
Want to learn more about what we help private practitioners within the Grow Your Private Practice Program, the program that Kristen was a part of? Please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kristen’s website: https://www.sparkpediatrictherapy.com/
Follow Kristen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkpediatrictherapy/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Have you been thinking about starting a private practice while still being there for your family when they need you?
You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Marcia Church, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, Marcia shares her journey from working in various locations and settings before establishing her private practice.
I got to know Marcia during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. She has expanded her practice by hiring and offering additional income streams such as marketing and branding services to SLPs.
In this episode, she talks about her journey into private practice as a mom and how enforcing boundaries in her business allows her to remain flexible and available for her children.
Marcia Church, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Texas Licensed, ASHA certified Speech Pathologist of over 14 years and owns Pediatric Speech Stars, a boutique private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
She specializes in the birth-5 population both virtually and in home. In addition, Marcia also offers flexible 1:1 parent and SLP virtual coaching options.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The key element Marcia focused on to attract her ideal clients to her private practice
- The amazing things that can happen when you push past the fear of the unknown and start your private practice
- The unique offer that allows Marcia to diversity her income and help other SLPs grow their private practices
- The one thing you need to do if you want to be available to your family when they need you as a private practice owner
- Important marketing tips that will help you build trust with the moms of your clients
- The “super sauce” to relationship-building in your private practice
- The mindset shift you need around making mistakes if you want to be successful
- One important thing you need in your home and business that will prevent overwhelm
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Marcia! I love how she sticks to her boundaries for her family and how she attracts the right clients all while helping other SLPs with marketing, branding, and individualized support.
Want to learn more about what we help private practitioners within the Grow Your Private Practice Program? (The Program that Marcia used to learn how to hire and add income streams?) Please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Marcia’s website: www.pediatricspeechstars.com
Follow Marcia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pediatricspeechstars/
Visit Marcia’s SLP branding shop: https://www.pediatricspeechstars.com/shop
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Want to learn how to Grow Your Private Practice Income? In just one hour, I’'ll cover how to diversify and multiply your income streams so you can help your clients - while growing your revenue and profit - which will help you and your business. To register - please visit: www.growyourprivatepractice.com/training
Have you been thinking about starting to see private clients and are curious about offering Special Education Consultations through your practice? If so, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with one of my students, Ali Moulton. Ali is a pediatric speech language pathologist with a private practice in Northern Virginia. She started her private practice after reevaluating her priorities to focus on family and fulfilling her aspirations as a clinician.
In this episode, she discusses the importance of family and personal fulfillment in her decision to pursue private practice. She also discusses how she added another income stream to her private practice in the form of special education consultations and advocacy work - and how starting to specialize made her sought after for these services.
Ali is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She received her graduate degrees in Speech and Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University.
Ali has created and implemented interdisciplinary educational programming and has assisted in the creation and implementation of special education curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school special education programs. She has developed and presented professional development on the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia and language development. She has trained special education teachers on the evaluation process for diagnosing dyslexia and was a member of the Dyslexia Core Team that assisted in the creation of the Dyslexia Handbook for a school district in Northern Virginia.
Ali recently completed the Inside Out Sensory Certificate for SLPs, which involved training in the assessment and implementation of sensory strategies in speech sessions. She is currently working toward her Qualification in Orofacial Myology (QOM).
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The one thing you have to do if you want people to send you clients
- An inside look at what it looks like to take your private practice from part-time to full-time
- How private practice can help bring you true fulfillment
- The types of decisions you get to make for yourself when you become your own boss
- How you can make your private practice stand out in the crowd and increase your impact by offering special services
- The key to adding additional income streams into your private practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Ali! I love how she started her private practice on the side while working in the schools and then took the leap to go full-time to focus on quality time with her family.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices - just like we helped Ali, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Ali’s website: https://www.moultonspeech.com/
Follow Moulton Speech on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moultonspeech/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Thinking about adding Orton Gillingham to your own private practice? You’ll love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Elizabeth Doherty, who is a speech-language pathologist and reading specialist with a private practice in New York called Manhattan Speech, Language & Literacy.
After working in the schools, she decided to start her private practice in order to gain more flexibility and financial freedom.
In this episode, she talks about her interest in the relationship between speech, language, and reading, and how that led her to discover the Orton Gillingham approach which she added to her private practice. Elizabeth discusses how this niche focus has helped her find success with clients, increase her rates, and provide training to other SLPs.
She also talks about how having her own practice has allowed her immense freedom and flexibility in her life as a mom and a doctoral student.
Elizabeth founded Manhattan Speech, Language & Literacy, LLC, in 2013 with the mission to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for career success in the 21st century. With the unique perspective of both a speech-language pathologist and reading teacher, Elizabeth supports both oral and printed language, helping students gain proficiencies that translate across speaking, hearing, processing, reading, writing, and spelling.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The power of choosing a niche that helps you stand out
- The truth about the compensation we deserve as SLPs and OTs
- The key to getting confident and asking for referrals
- The one thing Elizabeth did that helped her private practice take off
- How you can make your private practice work for you in any season of life
- The simple math for how your private practice can help you work less and make more
- How offering Orton Gillingham services in her private practice helped Elizabeth find her passion and grow her impact
- How Elizabeth is using her knowledge to empower and educate other SLPs with her course
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Elizabeth! She is a perfect example of someone who noticed a need in her community and filled it by offering trainings to other SLPs, which helps to grow her own practice and support the SLP community around her.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Elizabeth on Instagram and learn more about her course: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_readingslp
Check out the Manhattan Speech, Language & Literacy website:
https://www.manhattanspeechlanguage.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Thinking of transitioning from home health to private practice?
You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with one of my Start program students, Alex Wynter. She’s a speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Philadelphia, PA called the Wynter Wellness Group. She decided to start her private practice while working in home health. Alex loved the work she was doing in her community but wanted more freedom to do things on her own terms.
In this episode, she talks about the obstacles she faced working in corporate healthcare and how having her own practice has led to more freedom and fulfillment.
Alex also discusses the importance of non-clinical skills when it comes to multiple streams of income and how she also offers public speaking engagements, mentorship, and caregiver coaching.
Alexandria has been treating the adult and senior population for 10 years, working for some of the top healthcare systems in Philadelphia including Penn Medicine at Home & Hospice Services with the Penn Medicine hospital network and Mercy Home Health with Nazareth Hospital.
After her beginnings in home health 6 years ago, she realized the unique challenges and services needed by those living with chronic conditions. Often seen as "frequent flyers" by their healthcare team, with their concerns frequently swept under the rug as being "the usual complaints" she continued to see this population underserved. It's the exact reason she decided to work with adults & seniors with chronic conditions.
Due to her special abilities to build authentic relationships with her patients and communicate with their healthcare team (including physicians, specialists, and other therapists), she has been able to help her patients see significant gains, not only with their speech therapy goals but with their overall health as well.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The seeds you can plant now that can bloom into a successful private practice
- A peek into what it’s like owning an adult-focused private practice
- One simple question you can ask your clients that will help your private practice grow exponentially
- The best way to get the support and encouragement you need when you start your private practice journey
- The power you have to choose your own adventure as a private practice owner
- A realistic look at what it’s like when you decide to leave your job and go all in on your private practice
- The one thing that could stop you from fulfillment as an SLP or OT
- The key thing you have to remember when figuring out billing and insurance
I hope you enjoyed hearing from Alex and how she took the initiative to start her own practice. She is a perfect example of someone who expanded her practice through diversifying her income streams and focusing on non-clinical skills in addition to clinical care.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support you - just like we supported Alex - please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Alex’s website: http://www.thewynterwellnessgroup.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandria.wynter/
Follow her private practice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewynterwellnessgroup
Follow She X Shines on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shexshines/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Are you thinking about specializing in your private practice? You’ll love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories.
I sat down with Farwa Husain who is a speech-language pathologist with a neurodiversity affirming private practice in New Jersey. She decided to start her private practice after feeling burnt out and wanting to have a deeper impact on the children she was working with.
In this episode, she talks about specializing in Gestalt Language Processing and the importance of neurodiversity-affirming care. Farwa discusses how specializing has allowed her to have more control over her caseload and avoid burnout.
She also talks about how she grew her practice by providing in-services and education for families and the community and how she is now selling physical products.
Farwa Husain is an experienced bilingual speech-language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy located in Raritan, NJ. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Farwa presented at the 2022 American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention on ”Using Natural Language Acquisition to Support Autistic and Neurotypical Gestalt Language Development .“ She was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from ASHA.
Farwa is currently serving as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association. Farwa takes a holistic, sensory-driven, play-based approach to support children’s language development and goals.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How starting your private practice can be the key to overcoming burnout and reigniting your passion
- Farwa’s proven tips to successfully attract clients - even if you’re just starting out
- The simple mindset shift that can propel you to success in your practice
- The secret to differentiating your private practice from all the others and attracting your ideal clients
- Little-known ways you can incorporate additional streams of income into your private practice for increased financial stability
- The power of connecting with other SLPs and how Farwa does it to grow her professional circle
- The simple way to exponentially grow your impact and make a lasting difference in your community
I love how Farwa started her own practice so she could operate within her zone of genius, Gestalt Language Therapy. She is a perfect example of someone who is growing their practice through multiple income streams and tailoring their offerings to their interests and skills.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Farwa’s website: https://www.oneononespeechtherapy.com/
Follow Farwa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one.on.one.speechtherapy
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Are you a neurodivergent SLP or OT thinking about starting your own private practice? This episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!
I sat down with Alex Green, a speech-language pathologist with a private practice called Green Family Therapies in La Verne, California. She grew up watching her mom work as a school-based SLP and fell in love with the field, but decided to start her private practice after being in an unsupportive work environment.
In this episode, Alex talks about how she almost left the field entirely after her clinical fellowship year where she felt exploited, overworked, and unsupported. She discusses how her daughter was the key to discovering her own ADHD diagnosis, and how having a clinical director has helped her maintain work-life balance as a neurodivergent SLP.
In 2022, Alexandria Green, MS, CCC-SLP, a seasoned entrepreneur and private practice owner, experienced a pivotal moment. Drawing from her 11-year journey in communication disorders and inspired by the collaborative spirit that defined her SLP community, she envisioned a platform to amplify the collective wisdom of Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs).
Motivated by her personal challenges as an undiagnosed neurodivergent ADHDer and a desire for work-life harmony, Alexandria founded the SLP Link. This dynamic platform serves as a haven where SLPs from diverse settings unite, share direct-access resources, and collectively elevate their practices through a supportive and collaborative community.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- What led Alex to start a private practice
- How she got her first client
- How Alex grew her private practice from nothing up to hiring over 10 therapists
- How she transitioned to virtual therapy during the pandemic
- The power of having a strong team as a large private practice owner with ADHD
- How Alex changed her life and business after her diagnosis
- Why private practice is perfect for people with ADHD
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Alex! I love how she learned how to work with her neurodivergence, not against it. The field of SLP is evolving and making progress when it comes to neurodivergence, and Alex is part of that change.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Alex’s website: https://theslplink.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theslplink/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
School Based SLPs and OTs: Want to leave the schools and start a private practice? Come to our upcoming training on May 6th. To register just head to: PrivatePracticeTraining.com to sign up and I’ll see you there!
Feeling burned out? Wondering if private practice is the answer for you?
You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Vanessa Alcala, who decided to start her private practice after feeling the effects of burnout and having the desire to be her own boss.
This is her second time on the show and she talks about her non-traditional journey to the field of SLP. Vanessa discusses how having her own private practice has helped her avoid burnout and how she has the freedom and flexibility to work with a variety of clients, ranging from bilingual children to older adults.
She also talks about the importance of branding your business and the additional streams of revenue she’s added to her practice.
Vanessa Alcala, M.S. CCC-SLP, CDP is the owner and founder of TheraVolve Wellness Co., a bilingual Speech Therapy private practice serving adolescents and adults. In her professional career, she has provided skilled evaluation and intervention services to children, adult and geriatric populations in outpatient settings and skilled nursing.
Vanessa is also the co-creator of Sip & Social, which creates opportunities for connection and collaboration for female entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry by hosting social networking events throughout the Tampa Bay area.
It is her mission to provide a holistic approach to speech therapy by utilizing evidence-based and culturally sensitive practices with clients, parents, caregivers, and families.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Vanessa’s atypical journey to private practice
- The freedom you get when you have your own business
- The mindset shift that increased her success
- What a typical week looks like as a private practice owner
- The work Vanessa is doing with Sip and Social
- The power of building a referral network
- Why we don’t need to be competitive in private practice
- Why you don’t have to wait years to start a private practice
- The power of charging your worth
- A mindset shift around earning money in our profession
- Vanessa’s plans to hire help in her practice
I hope you loved this episode with Vanessa! She is a perfect example of someone who reduced her burnout and found freedom and flexibility through private practice. She has created her ideal career and life for herself by being her own boss, and you can too.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Vanessa’s website: www.theravolvewellness.com
Follow Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theravolvewellness
Follow Vanessa on Facebook: Facebook.com/theravolvewellness
Follow Sip and Social on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.social/
Mentioned in this episode:
School Based SLPs and OTs: Want to leave the schools and start a private practice? Come to our upcoming training on May 6th. To register just head to: PrivatePracticeTraining.com to sign up and I’ll see you there!
Ever wish you could hear directly from the “regular” SLPs or OTs who transformed into successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program?
Their words? Their experience? Their outcomes from being in the program?
Well, now you can!
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m introducing you to 4 amazing Start Your Private Practice student alums: Kacie Bartlet, Emily Gavin, Caitlin Celendano, and Melissa Perez.
All 4 of these Start students came from different backgrounds and had their own unique reasons for starting their own private practices. Some had experienced burnout early on in their careers, and others wanted more freedom and flexibility in their day-to-day lives for their current - or future families. Others had a particular niche that they wanted to serve and knew that there weren’t enough services in their community.
All 4 of these students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations as you do - but they decided to go for it, join The Start Your Private Practice Program, and create a new future for themselves.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How each of these students decided to start a private practice
- The power of having a support system when starting a business
- The freedom that having a private practice gives you
- How the Start program helped these students figure out how to succeed
- What it’s like to start your practice on the side of your regular job
- How the Facebook community helps support students in the program
- The income potential with a private practice
- How to fund or access assessments when you’re first getting started
- The impact of collaborating with other practices in your area
- How to find clients for your private practice
- The benefits of investing in yourself
I hope you enjoyed this episode and that as you listened to their stories, you could see how you can do the same. They took a chance on themselves by joining the Start program, and it worked to give them the future they needed whether they were seeking freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, or financial independence.
Enrollment for the Start Program is open now! To enroll, just visit: PrivatePracticeCourse.com and you’ll get immediate access to the exact same program that Kacie, Emily, Caitlin, and Melissa all went through to get set up, started, and seeing private clients.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Enroll in the Start Your Private Practice program: PrivatePracticeCourse.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering how you can get more clients in your private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Melissa Perez, a speech-language pathologist with a private practice called Honeybee Speech in El Centro, California. She decided to start her private practice after experiencing burnout from teletherapy and discovering the Start Your Private Practice program in 2022.
Melissa has been one of our Start Start students who recently joined The Grow Your Private Practice Program.
Melissa grew quickly, quicker than she thought she would. In this episode, she talks about how she went from zero to 30 clients in the first 3 months of starting her practice. Melissa shares how she started out by renting a dentist’s waiting room for $50 a month, and expanded her practice through referrals and taking small, consistent steps.
Melissa Perez graduated with a Masters of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University in May of 2020. She has spent the majority of their career working as a teletherapist for a clinic based in Palm Desert, CA. There, she had the opportunity to work with individuals across the lifespan with various communication difficulties.
It was during her time there that she found a true love for working with children with speech sound disorders and the early intervention population. Once the idea of opening a private practice popped into her head, she knew they wanted to focus on those two areas.
To date, it has been 8 months since she opened her private practice and it was truly the best decision she ever made.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Melissa decided that private practice was right for her
- How her private practice took off
- Why you don’t have to start big, you can start small
- How Melissa went from 0-30 clients in 3 months
- The shift from traditional employment to fully self-employed
- The cool things that Melissa has on the horizon for her private practice
- Why other practices aren’t your competition
- Where Melissa gets her clients
- The power of running your practice like a business
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Melissa! I love how she found a way to grow her practice through a variety of referrals and by taking small, consistent steps in the right direction.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivhoneybeespeech/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Have you been thinking about starting a neurodiversity-affirming private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Samantha Rothman, an occupational therapist with a private practice called Play and Purpose in Phoenix, Arizona. She decided to start her private practice after being laid off during the pandemic and realizing she didn’t want to rely on others for income anymore.
Join us as she talks about creating a neurodiversity-affirming practice with a whole-child approach. Samantha discusses how she grew her practice to include 5 therapists, as well as the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout as her practice grows.
Samantha is a licensed and board-certified pediatric occupational therapist, DIR Floortime provider, and the owner/founder of Play and Purpose. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University.
She enjoys using a "whole child" approach, including all aspects of being human-especially focusing on emotional and mental health. She is passionate about using child-led and non-compliance-based techniques to promote engagement and self-advocacy skills.
Samantha has experience working with children who have unique needs and consulting with schools/parents to ensure great outcomes. Additionally, she enjoys helping parents to advocate for services and programs that may be beneficial to the child's progress.
Outside of patient care, Samantha is devoting time to mentoring new therapists and building/supporting our team. In her free time, she enjoys reading, kayaking, traveling, and weightlifting.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How being laid off led to her starting a private practice
- Why Samantha decided to focus on neurodiversity-affirming practices
- The burnout many therapists feel in traditional settings
- How Samantha eased into private practice
- The freedom and happiness you get when you have your own private practice
- Why boundaries are so important in private practice
- When she decided it was time to hire help
- How Samantha helps her employees feel valued and appreciated
- How she finds her clients using Facebook networking groups and referrals
- Samantha’s plans for the future of her private practice
I hope you loved this episode with Samantha! I love how she focuses on neurodiversity-affirming approaches and created a practice that allows her to provide the quality care her clients deserve.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Samantha’s website: https://playandpurposeaz.com/
Follow Samantha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playandpurposeaz/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Have you ever thought about starting a coaching-based private practice? You’re going to love this episode!
I sat down with Emily Gavin who decided to take the leap into private practice with encouragement from her peers and spouse after being laid off from her job.
In this episode, she talks about her journey from SNFs and inpatient rehab to owning her own dementia-focused business. Emily shares how caring for her mother-in-law with dementia inspired her special interest.
Emily S. Gavin, MS, OTR/L, came to occupational therapy as a second career in 2012 at the age of 41. After a few years of clinical work in geriatrics, she transitioned into a management position at a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Philadelphia, PA.
This non-traditional setting allowed her the freedom to develop specialized knowledge in dementia care training, though she always felt the vulnerability of being a middle manager.
Being laid off in May of 2023 seemed like the perfect time to start PhillyCare Coaching LLC, the private practice she'd always thought of as the next thing.
Emily hopes to complete her Post-Professional OTD at Thomas Jefferson University in late 2025. She has also earned an Advanced Practice Certificate in Coaching, and will soon be a certified practitioner of Skills2Care®, an evidence-based program supporting caregivers of people living with dementia. She uses the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model to inform her treatment plans.
Emily lives in the Germantown section of Philadelphia with her wife and four cats. Someday she will have time to knit again.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The moment that brought Emily to become an OT and start a private practice
- When she realized her passion for dementia patients
- How she kicked imposter syndrome to the curb
- How long it took Emily to get her first private practice client
- The types of clients Emily works with
- How she networked to grow her private practice
- The power of referrals in growing your private practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Emily! I love how she overcame imposter syndrome and remained persistent in opening her private practice.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help YOU - just like we helped Emily - please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Emily’s website: https://phillycarecoaching.com/
Follow Emily on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093197558689
Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillycarecoaching
Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-s-gavin-ms-otr-l-94966454/
Listen to her podcast: https://whentheflamesgoup.substack.com/p/episode-13-its-hard-to-lie-to-the?r=15iyyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email#details
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Have you ever dreamed of opening a small niche private practice so you can specialize in working with your dream clients?
If so, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Jodie Wallis, who decided to take the leap into private practice when her mentor moved locations, leaving an opening in her area.
In this episode, she talks about how she discovered her love of feeding therapy and turned it into her own private practice, what it’s like to have ADHD as an SLP and entrepreneur, and the importance of hiring an assistant to manage her workload.
Jodie Wallis is a speech-language pathologist and certified lactation counselor who specializes in pediatric feeding. She focuses on functional outcomes with the ultimate goal of helping to reduce stress in families related to feeding difficulties. She is committed to helping families feel heard and supported.
Her approach combines skilled intervention with parent coaching so that a child’s therapy plan can easily be incorporated into daily routines. Her areas of expertise include optimal breast and bottle feeding, successful transition to solids, transition from tube to oral feeds, expanding “picky” eating, managing reflux, and working with medically complex babies.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Missouri, Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and Certified Lactation Counselor.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Jodie found her passion for feeding therapy
- When she knew that private practice was the path for her
- How she balances her private practice caseload
- The power of having multiple sources of income
- Where Jodie gets her referrals for infant feeding therapy
- The freedom to build your own schedule that you get as a private practice owner
- The shift from clinician to CEO
- What it’s like having a private practice as someone with ADHD
- The power of finding your person and hiring someone who can help you grow
- Jodie’s vision for the future of her private practice
I hope you loved this episode with Jodie! She is a perfect example of someone who set a strong foundation for their business and used their creativity and skills to make it bigger and better.
If you would like to know more about how we helped Jodie grow her private practice, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jodie’s website: https://www.flourishingkidstherapy.com/
Follow Jodie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishingKidsTherapy/
Follow Jodie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishingkidstherapy/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Dreaming of starting a private practice with a specialization? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Kaitlin Malcahey, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a private practice called Competent Communicators. She first started thinking about private practice while feeling burned out during COVID, and by 2022 she took the leap and did it.
I got to know Kaitlin during her time in The Grow Your Private Practice program, and it has been so amazing to watch her business shift to become AAC focused and watch her create the work-life balance she craved.
She shares how she loves working with kids and how she’s becoming known for specializing in AAC. Kaitlin also shares the fulfillment she gets from being able to work with clients in a more personalized, meaningful way.
Kaitlin is an SLP with over 8 years of experience who opened her own practice in January of 2023. She specializes in AAC, gestalt language processing and sensory-informed play-based therapy.
She particularly enjoys working with clients 6 and under and incorporating their families into therapy sessions. She has taken the Meaningful Speech course for natural language acquisition, countless AAC courses and Jessie Ginsburg sensory trainings.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Kaitlin decided to start her own private practice
- How she saved money on getting her own clinic space
- Why she decided to specialize in AAC clients
- How she got her first referrals in her private practice
- Why there really are enough clients to go around for everyone
- How utilizing Google Reviews can help grow your private practice
- How private practice helps you make more of an impact on the clients you work with
- The work-life balance you get when you have a private practice
I hope you enjoyed hearing from Kaitlin! I love how she created her own private practice so she could work with more AAC clients. She is a perfect example of someone who wanted more work-life balance, and found that and so much more through private practice.
If you would like to know more about our Private Practice School and the Programs that we offer to support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit PrivatePracticeSchool.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kaitlin's website: https://www.competentcommunicators.org/
Follow Kaitlin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/competentcommunicatorsllc/
Follow Kaitlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlinmulcaheyslp
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Welcome to a special episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
In this episode, I’m making a huge announcement about the future of private practice education, and it’s the biggest announcement in Independent Clinician history.
Introducing…Private Practice School!
We are rebuilding the structure of our programs to make them bigger and better than ever. The private practice movement is growing, and Private Practice School is at the center of it.
Private practice is truly an opportunity to change your life, your family's life, and the lives of your clients and their families, and we are so excited to help you achieve that with Private Practice School.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The 2 core principles that drive everything we do at Independent Clinician
- How we are rebuilding our programs to make them stronger than ever
- How this growth will impact our current students and programs
- What you can expect from this bigger, stronger program
The Private Practice Movement is growing, and Private Practice School is at the center of it.
If you haven’t started your practice… let’s get going. Head over to StartYourPrivatePractice.com right now, enroll in the Start Your Private Practice Program, and let’s help you get set up and start seeing private clients so you can help more people while making more money.
If you’ve already started your practice… let’s keep going. Head over to GrowYourPrivatePractice.com right now and join The Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program so that we can help you #levelup your private practice and your life. It’s time to scale your income and impact - without scaling your time.
To learn more, please visit PrivatePracticeSchool.com/resources right now, enroll in whichever Program is right for your level, and let’s make your private practice dreams a reality… together.
See you in private practice school!
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Private Practice School: PrivatePracticeSchool.com/resources
Start Your Private Practice: StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Grow Your Private Practice: GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering how private practice can help you get more flexibility in your life? This episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!
I sat down with Evelyn Pierce-Ruhland, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Kingsville, Ohio called Inspire Speech and Language Therapy.
After working in the schools for 10 years she was overwhelmed by the high caseloads, paperwork, and long hours. Feeling the burnout, Evelyn quit her job, joined the Start program, and had her first client within two weeks!
In this episode, she talks about how the marketing tactics from the Start program helped her build her caseload to start seeing pediatric clients in local libraries across her rural area.
She also discusses how the flexibility of having her own private practice gives her the power to make her own schedule and have more work-life balance.
Evelyn Pierce-Ruhland has been an SLP for over 30 years. She worked for 11 years and then had the privilege of taking time off to homeschool her children. She returned to work 4 years ago just before COVID hit.
She has worked in a private clinic with OT/PT, an ENT's office, the schools, and now has her own private practice.
She specializes in working with the pediatric population. She enjoys working with families as they begin their journey toward full communication with their child.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Evelyn got her first real taste of private practice
- How the field has changed and why clinicians are more burned out than ever
- How Evelyn got her first client within the first two weeks
- How the Start program helped Evelyn market her business
- How you can perfect your pricing for your practice
- What a typical day looks like as a private practice owner
- Types of payment options you can offer in your private practice
- The flexibility
I hope you loved hearing from Evelyn! She is a perfect example of someone who took a chance on herself by joining the Start program and found the work-life balance she knew she deserved.
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.independentclinician.com/resources.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Evelyn’s website: https://inspirespeechtherapy.com/
Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireSpeechTherapy
Learn more about our programs: www.independentclinician.com/resources
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering about different types of private practice models? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Meghan Samuels, who started her private practice in order to have more flexibility, work-life balance, and time to spend with her family.
In this episode, she talks about how she started offering language enrichment groups for toddlers and preschoolers in her area, and then expanded this idea and began selling the curriculum to other SLPs!
Meghan is a Nashville-based speech-language pathologist. Meghan has been an SLP for 10 years and a private practice owner for 2 years. Meghan's private practice was opened out of necessity for her family - to work but be present for her family.
Over the past two years, Meghan has built a practice focused on the early childhood population. Language-rich play ™ opportunities are a major part of the Tiny Talkers PLLC business model. Tiny Talkers Groups are held within the Nashville community and provide more families access to an SLP for development concerns, additional support for communication, and supported interactions with peers in a play-based environment.
Meghan has launched the Tiny Talkers Group Curriculum to provide SLPs with low-prep plans for incorporating small groups into their practices. Tiny Talkers Parent Handouts and coaching support to SLPs in their small group journey are also available. The Curriculum and resources are available on her website www.tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The leap of faith that led Meghan to start her own private practice
- How she came up with small group ideas
- Meghan’s time-saving tips that simplified planning for her groups
- How she serves clients in different areas
- Meghan’s experience hiring contractors for her private practice
- The power you have to create your own dream job with your private practice
- How Meghan helps other SLPs create this type of private practice model
- The freedom and flexibility you get with a private practice
I hope you loved this episode with Meghan! I love how she noticed a need for language enrichment groups in her area and turned her therapy model into a curriculum to help other SLPs. She is a perfect example of someone who took a leap of faith to make it all happen for herself and others.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Meghan’s website to see her resources and curriculum: www.tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com
Visit the Tiny Talkers website: https://tinytalkersnashville.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Thinking of starting a private practice with a partner? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with two students from the Start Your Private Practice program, Jessie Lanford and Josephine Lougee. They are a speech-language pathologist and physical therapist duo with a private practice in Augusta, Georgia. They started their private practice after working together and realizing they had similar goals and wanted more autonomy and work-life balance.
In this episode, they talk about building their multidisciplinary practice together, getting referrals through social media and networking, and the importance of creating a caring company culture.
Jessie Lanford, PT/DPT, and Josephine Lougee, SLP are the founders of Better Days Therapies of Augusta. Both clinicians have almost 5 years of experience working together in different outpatient pediatric clinics and a local hospital. They decided to start the journey of owning a private practice and just celebrated their 1 year anniversary in their first clinic!
Josephine and Jessie have made their dreams a reality and have quickly realized that the sky is the limit when you own a private practice. The foundation for Better Days Therapies not only reflects the morals, values, and ethics of these two clinicians but also offers an encouraging working environment to promote passion and professional growth.
Their journey has taught them so much along the way and they are learning new things each and every day. In the beginning, they took the time to establish a team of business professionals to guide them along this journey. As a member of the Start Your Private Practice group, the course gave them the resources and confidence to take the leap into full-time ownership.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When and why Josie and Jessie decided to start a private practice together
- How they got their first clients
- When they decided to go full-time with their practice
- What it’s like to have a partnership in your private practice
- The variety of ages and specialties you can work within your own practice
- Their plans to help educate other SLPs and OTs in the community in the future
- How Jessie and Josie approach marketing their private practice
- How they help their therapists avoid burnout
I hope you loved this episode with Josie and Jessie! I love how they turned their shared vision into a reality to open their own private practice. They are a perfect example of how teamwork can really make the dream work!
Want to start a private practice - just like Josie and Jessie - but don't know how?
Please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources to learn more about our programs.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Josie and Jessie’s website: https://www.betterdaystherapies.com/
Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterdaystherapies_augusta/
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085393383346
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Ready to finally make the transition from schools to private practice?
You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Kim Jenkins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. She started her private practice in 2018 after feeling inspired to become her own boss.
She shares how she started her private practice journey by seeing clients on the side while working full-time in the schools, and how much she loves the flexibility, freedom, and control over her schedule that she gets from owning her own private practice.
Kim Jenkins is a pediatric SLP and the owner of Empowering Speech Services, a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in speech therapy for autistic children who are gestalt language processors.
Through Empowering Speech Services, she creates an environment that celebrates and supports neurodiversity, emphasizing the unique abilities and strengths of each individual.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Kim Jenkins is also a content creator, author, and public speaker. Her written work is geared toward parents, caregivers, and fellow professionals seeking to better understand neurodiversity and speech therapy.
In addition to her career, Kim is a mother to two college students, Sean and Joshua, and a "Dog Mom" to three lively canine companions: John, Luke, and Danny. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and exercising.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Kim got started in the private practice world
- The impact of setting big goals in your private practice
- How Kim began to find her first clients
- The power of switching from a scarcity mindset to an abundant mindset
- The freedom and flexibility you get when you’re your own boss
- The different ways you can set up your private practice
- Why you should embrace multiple forms of income
- The power we all have to create our own reality
- Why now is the best time to start a private practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Kim! She is a perfect example of someone who didn't think she could be a business owner initially, but realized that anyone can do it as long as you have the right tools and mindset.
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kim’s website: www.empoweringspeechservices.com
Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringspeechservices/
Visit Kim’s TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Empowering-Speech-Services
Check out her services: https://stan.store/kjenkins47
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering how you can market to medical private practices?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I spoke with Meaghan Arnold, a speech-language pathologist with an adult and geriatric-focused private practice in Tyler, Texas. She began her career working in skilled nursing facilities and home health and quickly realized the need for continued care. This prompted Meaghan to start her own private practice in 2020.
We discuss how being passionate about your niche and patient population is key to success. Meaghan shares why she is so passionate about physician and community education and emphasizes the importance of both clinical care and business aspects in running a healthcare practice.
Meaghan Arnold is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Speech Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation, a private practice in Tyler, Texas. SSNR exclusively serves the adult and geriatric populations across voice, speech, memory, cognition, language, and swallowing deficits.
Meaghan received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Meaghan has worked in skilled nursing facilities, home health, and the outpatient setting in Texas for the last eight years. Meaghan is a three-time ASHA ACE award recipient and is passionate about the importance of lifelong continuing education.
She prioritizes her participation in community outreach events and patient education. Meaghan has presented at local conferences, support groups, universities, and physician offices across topics including dysphagia management in the head and neck cancer population, deviations from typical in the aging swallow, communication changes in the dementia population, and risk mitigation and decision-making in dysphagia.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Meaghan’s story of how she became a private practice owner
- The importance of selling your services
- How having a private practice allows you to prioritize what matters with your patients
- Ways to find referrals for your practice
- The key to successful word-of-mouth marketing
- What you need to know if you struggle with a fear of failure
- The mindset shift from selling to advocating
- How to perfect your elevator pitch when asking for referrals from medical practices
- The importance of thinking and acting like a business owner
- What it’s like to own a private practice as a mom
I hope you enjoyed your conversation with Meaghan! She is a perfect example of someone who turned her niche clinical interests into a thriving business where she has full control over which populations she works with.
If you would like to know more about how we can help you start your private practice (just like we helped Meaghan!) please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Meaghan’s website: https://ssnrtx.com/
Follow Meaghan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssnr_tx/
Follow Meaghan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068718896885
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
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Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing something a little different. I sat down with Rachel Archambault, who is a speech-language pathologist and trauma educator.
She started her Instagram account and consulting practice, The PTSD SLP, after experiencing a traumatic event at work. This experience led Rachel to discover trauma-informed care and how it could help her better serve her students and professionals understand how
In this episode, she talks about what trauma-informed care is, why it matters, and how to apply the principles to your interactions.
This isn’t a private practice-specific episode but it’s information that all private practitioners need - even if you don’t think you need to know it. I promise. This episode is well worth your time because it will inform how you practice and how to interact with not just clients, but everyone you know.
Rachel Archambault, MA CCC SLP, is an SLP Program Specialist in Broward County Florida. Previously, she was an SLP at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida. On 2/14/18, a traumatic event happened at her workplace. This led her to look up resources for her students who had undergone trauma.
She found trauma-informed care and has been presenting to SLPs and related fields ever since. Rachel created @PTSD.SLP to serve as a place where she could post resources, answer questions, and support SLPs using trauma-informed care. Rachel is also a cohost of the Speech Science Podcast.
She recently created PTSD SLP, LLC to provide trauma-informed consultations and presentations to educators and healthcare providers.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The tragedy that got Rachel into trauma-informed care
- The first steps if you want to become more trauma-informed
- Why it’s important that we understand the trauma people have experienced
- How to find out what trauma someone has experienced in a sensitive way
- Using inclusive and non-violent language to avoid causing more harm
- The importance of having an emotional regulation toolbox
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Rachel. People like her are making a huge impact and I hope that she inspires you to embrace trauma-informed care in your practice. To learn more about trauma-informed care and Rachel Archambault's work, please visit https://www.ptsdslp.com/ and follow her on Instagram.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the PTSD SLP website: https://www.ptsdslp.com/
Follow Rachel on Instagram: Instagram.com/ptsd.SLP
Get a copy of What Happened to You: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
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Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Interested in learning more about turning your niche as an SLP or OT into a thriving private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories.
I sat down with Jaime Perez, who is a speech-language pathologist and lactation consultant with a private practice in Tampa, Florida. She started her private practice after facing burnout in the hospital setting and wanting to spend more time with her family.
I got to know Jamie during her time in the Start program and it has been so exciting to watch her find her niche in feeding therapy.
In this episode she talks about her journey from event planner to SLP, finding her calling in the NICU, and how private practice empowered her to put her family first.
Jaime Kaley Perez is an ASHA-certified Speech Language Pathologist, passionate feeding specialist, and mother of two crazy boys. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Massage Therapist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and has been treating medically complex infants and children in hospitals and neonatal intensive care units for over 10 years.
She loves tiny humans and is a strong patient advocate and supporter of parents. She tackles feeding difficulties with a holistic focus and believes the best care is family-centered.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Jaime’s journey to becoming a pediatric SLP that worked in the NICU
- How you can work a lot less hours and make the same money or more
- Where Jaime does the most marketing for her private practice
- The power of networking and collaboration
- How Jaime became a lactation consultant and why it is so helpful during speech services
- Why Jaime decided on a mobile private practice
- The freedom you get when you have a private practice
- The fulfillment you get from building a private practice yourself
- How to bring your joy back as an SLP or OT
I hope you loved this conversation with Jaime! I love how she found her niche in feeding therapy and built a practice that brought her joy for the profession back to life.
She is a perfect example of someone who had fears about jumping into private practice, but took a chance on herself and was rewarded with the flexibility and freedom she craved.
If you would like our help to start your private practice - just like we helped Jaime get started - please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jaime’s website: www.thrivingjoy.com
Follow Jaime on Instagram: Instagram.com/thrivingjoytherapy
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Ever wish you could hear directly from the “regular” SLPs or OTs who transformed into successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program?
Their words?
Their experience?
Their outcomes from being in the program?
Well, now you can!
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m going to introduce you to 3 amazing Start Your Private Practice student alums: Lexey Pruitt, Claire Powers, and Asha LeRay.
All 3 of these Start students came from different backgrounds and had their own unique reasons for starting their own private practices. Some had experienced burnout early on in their careers, and others wanted more freedom and flexibility in their day-to-day lives for their current - or future families.
All 3 of these students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations as you do, but they decided to go for it, join The Start Your Private Practice Program, and create a new future for themselves!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How fast your life can completely change with a private practice
- How a private practice helps you do what you are passionate about and receive the financial stability you deserve
- Tips for maintaining your private practice even during a big move
- What it’s like to transition from part-time to full-time in your private practice
- How you can use your skills to grow your private practice
- The power of working in under-served populations
- How having a private practice can change the life of your whole family
- The freedom to work with clients the way you know can truly help them
- Great ways to get clients for your private practice
- The confidence being a private practice owner gives you
- The best way to grow your income in a shorter amount of time
Weren’t those stories so powerful? I hope that as you listened to their stories you saw yourself in various aspects of their lives and can see how they’ve transformed their careers by being in private practice.
They took a chance on themselves by joining the Start program, and it worked to give them the future they needed whether they were seeking freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, or financial independence.
Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Come join the exact same Program used by our panelists by going to: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Join us in the Start Your Private Practice program: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
For many SLPs and OTs, the path to this career isn’t always straightforward.
And that’s okay!
If you are looking for a way to integrate your unique career path into private practice, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories.
I sat down with Jaimie Gant, a Start Your Private Practice student, whose previous career in law enforcement led her to discover the field of speech pathology. She was then driven to open her own private practice by the desire to be her own boss.
In this episode she talks about her unconventional path to being an SLP, how networking helped her find more clients, and why she recommends a five-year plan for clinicians to determine if private practice is right for them.
Jaimie Gant, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is the owner and founder of Avec Therapy Services, a speech therapy private practice in Tampa, FL. Jaimie is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner with experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
Her diverse background in healthcare, criminal justice, and state regulatory licensure and investigations has allowed her to serve her community in a variety of settings. Jaimie’s mission at Avec is to connect with clients and families to provide personalized care that improves the quality of their lives.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Jaimie decided to shift careers and become an SLP
- When she knew that private practice was right for her
- How Jaimie found her first client
- The power we have to continuously change and evolve
- Tips for finding clients for your private practice
- How to decide what payer sources to accept
- The impact of having a willingness to learn something new
- The benefits of making a five-year plan for your life and business
- Jaimie’s plans for the future of her private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Jaimie! I love how she discovered her passion for SLP and private practice through her career experience in criminal justice. She is a perfect example of someone who found flexibility and independence through owning her own private practice.
Private Practice Bootcamp starts next week! Come join us to learn how to plan a private practice that's perfect for you. Register now by requesting to join the Pop Up Facebook Group.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Register for the Private Practice Bootcamp: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857453469713890
Visit Jaimie’s website: https://www.avectherapy.com/
Follow Jaimie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avectherapy/
Follow Jaimie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechwithjaimie/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Ready to go all in on your private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students Michael Johnston to discuss how she did it! I got to know Michael in the Start Your Private Practice Program and oh my goodness has she grown quickly!
She is one year into her private practice journey and already has a multidisciplinary practice serving 100 clients a week because she’s in a rural area that desperately needs services because it didn’t have any pediatric therapy services.
In addition to wanting to serve her community, Michael started her private practice to have more flexibility for her family. Michael is the type that likes to go “All In” and she has with her private practice.
Whether you live in a rural or populated area, if you’ve been thinking about starting a private practice to fill your needs, your family's needs, and the needs of people in your community, this is a must-listen episode!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Michael made the decision to go full-time with her own private practice
- How Michael filled the need for services in her community
- The payer sources Michael accepts in her private practice
- How to find your very first clients
- The power of word-of-mouth referrals and reviews
- Why Michael decided to offer multiple disciplines in her practice instead of just speech
- Where Michael’s private practice is located and her plans for expansion
I hope you found this episode with Michael inspiring! I love how dedicated she is to her community and how she wants to bring services and jobs to her local area. She is a perfect example of someone who had a goal and went all in to get it. And you can too.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we work with SLPs and OTs - just like Michael to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/learn-with-jena/.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Michael’s website: https://www.fundamentalpediatrictherapy.com/
Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundamental_pediatrictherapy
Follow Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUNdamentalpediatrictherapy
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Welcome to one of my favorite episodes of the year: My Private Practice Predictions for 2024! And specifically, I’m talking about how to thrive in a changing economic landscape.
I’m going to make 3 BIG predictions that you’re going to want to know if you’re thinking about starting your private practice this year.
I’ll give you a hint of one of them: The Importance of Diversification of Income.
I tell my students in the Start and Grow Your Private Practice programs all the time about how business isn't something that you learn once. Just like you're a lifelong learner for clinical education, it's important to invest in being a lifelong learner for your business education.
One of the reasons is that this landscape of practice changes every few years, and you need to be prepared and know how to navigate the ups and downs, the feast and famine cycles, and different positive and negative trends when it comes to things like finances, marketing, hiring, and more.
So I know what I'm talking about. And no matter where you are in the private practice journey, I know that the information that I'm about to share can really help you.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How we are planning to support even more students in our programs this year
- The shift toward lifestyle private practices
- Positioning your private practice in a changing economy
- Why diversification of income is crucial
Those are my private practice predictions for 2024!
I hope you're feeling as energized and excited about the future of private practice as I am. My word for 2024 is 'Evolve' – because it's all about evolving with the times, simplifying complexities, and thriving in our practices.
Beginners, Private Practice Bootcamp starts on January 22nd! Click here to register by requesting to join the private Facebook group!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Private Practice Bootcamp: www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Have you ever considered running a private practice while living abroad?
I sat down with Dyan Dickerson who is a speech-language pathologist with a virtual, floortime-focused private practice in the US and London. Dyan discovered her passion for floortime therapy after working with a very special child and his family during undergrad.
In this episode, Dyan shares her love of floortime therapy and talks about how starting her own private practice allowed her the freedom to move abroad with her family while still seeing clients virtually.
Dyan is an SLP, private practice owner, and mom working in America and the UK. Dyan worked at The Floortime Center in Bethesda MD straight out of grad school after falling in love with the Floortime Approach and DIR model in her undergraduate program.
She learned from a team of amazing professionals while working there and was able to be a part of some great experiences from giving trainings, lectures both stateside and abroad, and being a part of a top-notch team.
But she always wanted to open her own practice one day, having control over her therapy, schedule, and programs. And when her family started to grow- it was the perfect time to make the switch. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for neurodivergent children and their families and sees individual clients, has intensive programs, and helps to train other therapists wanting to use a child-led, developmental therapy approach.
As a private practice owner, she sees the importance of keeping up collaborative relationships as well as continuing her education with courses around her niche.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Dyan’s journey into private practice
- The power of finding your clinical passion
- How Dyan packed up her family and private practice and moved to London
- How intensives can be used in your therapy sessions
- Creating a private practice that fits around your life not the other way around
- The freedom and flexibility to do what you want, where you want with a private practice
- Dyans plans for the future of her private practice
- Why you need people to collaborate with, even as a private practice owner
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Dyan! She is a perfect example of someone who found the flexibility and freedom to travel and make her own schedule by starting her own private practice.
Want our help to start or grow your private practice in a strategic and profitable way? Please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Dyan’s website: https://www.floortimefla.com/
Visit Dyan’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Floortime-Florida
Follow Dyan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floortimefla/?hl=en
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
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Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Thinking about starting a private practice to find more flexibility in your life? You’re going to love this episode!
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Martha Boiardt, a Grow Your Private Practice student who started her private practice in 2020 after becoming a mom and wanting the flexibility to spend more time with her family.
Martha talks about how she went from working for a private practice to starting her own! Starting her private practice gave her the flexibility and freedom she needed as a parent to care for her own children while continuing to serve the needs of children in her community.
She also discusses the importance of parent coaching and her future plans to offer a support group to her clients' families.
Martha Boiardt, MS, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Miami, FL. She became a practicing SLP in 2010, working in private practice, public schools, and specialized private schools.
In 2014, she founded Miami Speech Therapy with the goal of running a mobile practice that focused on a family-centered approach for each client. When she is not working with clients in their homes and schools, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children, and their pets Allie and Sunny.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Martha went from working at a private practice to starting her own
- The benefits of having your own private practice
- How Martha discovered the type of business owner she wanted to be
- The types of clients she serves in her private practice
- How Martha is incorporating parent coaching into her practice
- A fantastic way to get referrals for your business
- Martha’s plan for the future of her private practice
- The power of collaborating with other professionals
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Martha! I love how she talked about how her priorities changed once she became a parent. She found that serving families through her private practice allowed her to feel fulfilled and have more freedom to spend time with her family.
Want our help to start or grow your private practice in a strategic and profitable way - just like we helped Martha? Please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Martha’s website: http://www.miamispeechtx.com/
Follow Martha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamispeechtherapy/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering what the potential is if you just start your private practice as a side gig?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Gina Sanfelippo who started her private practice on the side shortly after graduating. After gaining experience and seeing the growth potential, Gina left her school position in June 2023 to focus on expanding her private practice.
I got to know Gina during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. It has been amazing to watch her private practice become successful while also finding a better work-life balance and being able to focus on her expertise and passion in assistive technology.
In this episode, she talks about starting out by seeing private clients on the side of her full-time school job, growing her business, and hiring. She found that working with her own clients was more energizing and fulfilling, and her client base grew steadily, leading to a successful transition.
Gina Sanfelippo is a pediatric speech therapy private practice owner specializing in assistive communication (AAC), along with providing therapy in areas like early intervention and articulation. She focuses on neurodiversity-affirming and child-led therapy strategies that support the whole person in order to see successful therapy outcomes.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Gina’s journey into private practice
- The fulfillment Gina found by picking her own specialty and working with her own clients
- How quickly and steadily Gina grew her private practice
- How Gina embraced hiring to help balance her workload
- How school contracts can help keep your options open and increase your income
- Why setting boundaries can prevent burnout as a business owner
- The grace we all need to have with ourselves, particularly with mistakes
- The power of leading with helpfulness
- How private practice can help you embrace living in the moment
I hope you loved this episode with Gina! She is a perfect example of someone who transitioned to a full-time private practice and was able to hire to help balance her workload and allow her to continue coaching basketball, which was important to her. She was then able to protect her boundaries, prevent burnout, and find a better work-life balance.
Want our help to start or grow your private practice in a strategic and profitable way - just like we helped Gina, please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Gina’s website: https://www.bktherapyllc.com/
Follow Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bees_knees_speech_therapy
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Have you been thinking about starting a private practice so that you can provide more personalized care for your ideal clients and have more work-life balance? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Lexey Pruitt, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice student who started her private practice on the side when living in St. Louis and then moved to Houston and has been building it from there.
In this episode, she talks about establishing new connections and marketing herself in a new city, how she receives a lot of referrals through a directory associated with a certification program, and the benefits of being an in-home mobile therapist, which often allows for more personalized care and time for parent coaching.
Lexey Pruitt is a certified speech language pathologist, founder of Leading Little Language, LLC, and an NLA-trained clinician. Lexey specializes in early language development and Gestalt Language Processing.
After graduating from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Lexey worked in the school system in southern Illinois, where she found her love for early language and working with non-speaking and Autistic children.
She initially opened her private practice as a part-time practice by driving to clients' homes and daycares in St. Louis, MO, and the southern Illinois area, after school hours and on summer breaks. Following a move to Houston, TX, Lexey reopened her business as a full-time venture and enjoyed its growth over the last year!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The moment Lexey knew she wanted to pursue private practice
- What it’s like to start a private practice in a new area
- The marketing activities Lexey did to grow her practice
- The types of clients that Lexey gets to work with in her private practice
- How Lexey became trained in Gestalt language processing
- How having a private practice enabled Lexey to provide coaching to parents
- Lexey’s goals for growth in the next 6-12 months in her business
- How you can get out of the day-to-day activities by hiring help
- How life-changing the income from your private practice can be
I hope you loved this conversation with Lexey! Her story is so inspiring. She is a perfect example of someone who had a goal and made it happen.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs - just like Lexey - and you want our help to start and grow your private practice, please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Lexey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadinglittlelanguage/
Follow Lexey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadinglittlelanguage
NLA-trained clinician registry: https://www.meaningfulspeechregistry.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Looking for flexibility and freedom in your life? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Victoria King Erb. She started her private practice during the pandemic in 2020 after she almost left the profession due to high caseloads and difficulty providing children with quality services.
I got to know Victoria during her time in the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs and it has been amazing to watch her start her practice and find the flexibility needed as a new mom and a business owner to successfully be able to grow.
In this episode, she talks about expanding her therapy practice, hiring help, getting a physical location, and how she became credentialed with insurance companies to accommodate more clients.
Victoria King Erb is a pediatric speech-language pathologist located in Southern California. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Redlands. She’s been an SLP for over 5 years. She started as an SLP in the public schools.
Then she started the Start Your Private Practice program during the pandemic and opened her practice in the summer of 2020. She started seeing private clients in the home and transitioned to clinic-based services over a year ago.
She has been married for two years to her husband who is a physical therapist and they just had a baby girl this summer.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Victoria decided to start a private practice
- The clients Victoria serves in her practice
- When you know it’s time to hire help
- The insurance credentialing process and how it helps you serve more clients
- When Victoria knew it was time to grow into a physical location
- The possibilities available when you have your own private practice
- The flexibility private practice gives you
- How Victoria plans to grow her private practice in the near future
I hope you loved this conversation with Victoria! She is a perfect example of someone who started small but was slowly able to expand her services all while juggling a move, maternity leave, and motherhood.
She now has the flexibility and financial freedom she strived for all while providing high-quality services to children and their families.
If you want our help to start or grow your private practice (just like we've helped Victoria!) please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Victoria’s website: https://www.kingspeechtherapyservices.com/
Follow Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.speech.therapy/?hl=en
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Is your work impacting your mental health?
You’re not alone. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Renée Bruder to talk about how starting a private practice allowed her to finally start prioritizing her own mental health and self-care.
I got to know Renée during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program where it’s been amazing to watch her practice grow to be exactly what she needs.
In this episode, she talks about her mental health, how she’s embraced the neurodiversity movement and shifted her practice to work more with autistic children and Gestalt Language Processors, and her goals of expanding her income streams, hiring, and moving to a larger office space.
If you’ve been thinking about starting or growing a private practice and want to make sure you're prioritizing your health in the process, this is a must-listen episode!
Renée Bruder is a pediatric speech language pathologist and owner of Heyday Speech & Language Therapy just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. She began her practice a little over a year ago with the goal of creating the work-life balance she so desperately needed.
Her practice mission is to be committed to providing effective therapy services using a child-led, play-based approach that values and honors each child's strengths while providing support and guidance toward authentic and meaningful communication.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Renée’s journey into speech and why she decided to start a private practice
- The impact her career had on her mental health
- The types of clients that Renée works with in her private practice
- How Renée was finally able to prioritize self-care with her private practice
- Why private practice is a great option for neurodiverse individuals
- Why Renée decided to take a neurodiversity-affirming approach in her private practice
- How she plans to grow her private practice in the future
- Tips for marketing your private practice
- The momentum that builds when you start growing your practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Renée! She is a perfect example of someone who didn't let herself stay stuck in a position or a role that wasn't serving her, and instead created a life and a career for herself that is supportive and flexible, which is not only helping her but helping her clients too.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Heydey Speech website: https://www.heydayspeech.com/
Follow Heydey Speech on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydayspeechslp/
Follow Heydey Speech on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heydayspeech
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering if you should start a private practice so that you can have more flexibility for your family? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
I sat down with Krista Jones to discuss how she did just that. She started her private practice after realizing that the long hours and low pay for her job weren’t enough for her family.
I’ve gotten to know Krista during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program and it has been amazing to watch her take off and truly build a practice that she loves while having the income and time flexibility that her family needs.
In this episode she talks about where she gets most of her referrals- hint: it’s a great strategy for pediatric clinicians! She also discusses what she’s doing with her clinic space and her plans to hire additional staff so that her clinic can run without her so that she can focus on other aspects of her business and still be there for her family.
Krista was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Georgia in August 2022. She started her SLP journey as a CF in an outpatient clinic treating individuals across the lifespan, however, the majority of her caseload was "late talkers" ages 0-3.
After 2 years at the clinic, she transitioned to an elementary school in order to spend more time with her children. Krista always knew she wanted to eventually open her own speech clinic, and when she and her family moved to GA, the opportunity presented itself!
She started offering free speech and language screenings to preschools and just recently opened her brick-and-mortar! She is looking forward to hiring soon and growing her practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Krista’s experience as an SLP and why she decided private practice was right for her
- How Krista began to grow her caseload for her private practice
- Where she gets most of her referrals
- The clinic Krista opened in order to help even more patients
- How Krista decided how much clinic space she needed for her future vision
- The flexibility you get with your private practice to be with your family
- The tragic circumstances that lit a fire under Krista to make her private practice dream a reality
- Krista’s plans for the future of her private practice
I hope you loved this episode with Krista! She is a perfect example of someone who knew that she was stuck in a job that wasn't supporting her and that in order for things to change, she needed to make a change. And just like Krista, you can do this too.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs - just like we supported Krista, please visit https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Krista’s website: www.sweettalkersga.com
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweettalkersga/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Have you ever dreamed of starting a private practice that brought in six figures?
When many people think of starting their own private practice, they think of it as a side income, but it doesn’t have to be. You can grow it as much or as little as you want.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Samantha Asher, to talk about how she grew her private practice to six figures while only working 3 days a week. She is able to support her family financially with her private practice and also be there for her kids every day.
Samantha Asher, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and the CEO of Green Light Speech and Language Services, LLC. Green Light specializes in providing effective feeding, language, and speech therapy that children genuinely enjoy. Samantha built Green Light on the principles of responsive feeding and parent-child-therapist collaboration. Samantha also develops and shares content about responsive feeding and therapy strategies through her Instagram page @greenlightspeechtherapy.
Outside of the speech world, Samantha is a loving, happy wife and mother. She has two young children and a large rescue pup.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The tremendous need for private practices
- Why it’s completely normal to be nervous
- The benefits of having a community of people on the same journey
- How Samantha managed her private practice while moving to a new state
- How to know it’s time to take your private practice full-time
- Why it’s okay to ask for reviews
- Hiring team members
- Samantha’s plans for her private practice moving forward
We all want the time to spend with our families while still providing for them. Starting your private practice is the first step to creating the life you want. It is totally possible to make a full-time income while only working part-time hours, and Samantha is proof of that.
She was able to build a six-figure private practice while only working three days a week and taking her daughter to ballet class. The possibilities really are endless.
If you are inspired by Samantha’s story, the programs she did were the Start Your Private Practice program and the Grow Your Private Practice program. To learn more about how we support SLPs and OTs just like Samantha, visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn more about our free and paid programs.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Samantha’s website: https://www.greenlightspeechtherapy.com
Follow Green Light Speech Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlightspeechtherapy/
Follow Green Light Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightSpeechTherapy
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Do you dream of growing a large private practice with multiple clients? This episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!
I sat down to chat with Dr. Jennifer Moore. She is a renowned speech-language pathologist and the proud co-owner of a thriving multidisciplinary private practice in northern New Jersey.
Jen started her private practice on the side of her regular job. She started small, like we all do. Once she realized how many kids needed help in her area, her practice grew and expanded quickly. She now co-owns Brave Wings Therapy with Naomi Sutton.
During our conversation, she talked about the baby steps that she took along the way to grow from solo to having 55 employees and two locations. She shares about her hiring process and how she cultivates both happy employees and happy clients.
She also shares one of the biggest secrets to getting more referrals, and hint: you can do this too!
This episode is truly a delight, and whether you're at the very beginning of your private practice journey, or you have an existing private practice and you're looking for hints on how to grow it, this episode has major gems that are worth listening to.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The road that led to private practice for Jenn and how she got started
- The importance of going where your heart is in your career
- Defining what success means to you in your private practice
- The ways that Jenn makes her private practice more accessible to families
- How hiring different specialists grew her private practice
- How Jenn cultivates an open and happy culture in her private practice
- The hiring process and how to attract people that align with your vision
- Where Jenn gets her referrals and clients
- The power of leading with helpfulness
- How having a private practice can impact your family
Dr. Jennifer Moore truly embodies the spirit of passion, dedication, and collaboration. It's so inspiring to see how her journey intertwines professional excellence with personal values. She's doing exactly what she loves to do in helping so many people in the process!
Want help to start your private practice? I'm offering a Free Training called How to Start Seeing Private Clients.
There are two days/times to pick from- Sunday, November 5th at 3 pm EST and Monday, November 6th at 8 pm EST.
To register, just visit: StartYourPrivatePractice.com/livetraining
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Brave Wings Therapy website: https://www.bravewingstherapy.com/
Follow Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmoorespeech/?hl=en
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Looking for more flexibility for your family and career fulfillment? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories.
I sat down with Jessie Kensey, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice program student. Jessie decided to start her own private practice as a speech language pathologist, in order to have more flexibility and time with her family, especially after her son was born.
In this episode, Jessie and I discuss ways for her to grow her practice, including expanding her online presence and hiring additional clinicians, which would allow her to serve more clients and generate more income.
Jesse's story shares the incredible transformations that can happen when you follow your passions and seek a more fulfilling path, and I know you’re going to love it!
Jessie founded Simply Speech Therapy to make meaningful changes in her clients' lives by supporting the goals that matter most to them. She celebrates her clients' unique interests, preferences, and strengths while helping them communicate successfully at home, school, and out in the community.
Prior to becoming a master's level clinician, she also taught high school English and worked as a speech-language pathology assistant. In her free time, Jessie enjoys traveling, running, and reading. As a new mother, she also loves spending time with her family and making lasting memories!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Jessie knew that private practice was right for her
- The flexibility you get when you have a private practice
- Tips for finding clients through referrals
- Ways to use your website to grow your private practice
- The tremendous need for private practices
- The boundaries you can set as a private practice owner
- The ability you have to work with the clients you’re passionate about in your private practice
I hope Jessie’s story inspires you to get started on your own private practice journey! Just like Jessie, we would love to support you in starting and growing your private practice. Visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com and GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn how to get started.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jessie’s website: https://www.simplyspeechtherapy.org/
Follow Jessie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyspeech_
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Interested in offering innovative therapy services in your own private practice?
You’re going to love this episode! I sat down with Mary Hadley, a Start and Grow program student, to discuss how she took the leap into private practice after facing a pivotal moment in her career. Now, she’s offering a very innovative therapy model for teens who need help with social communication.
Join us as Mary discusses how being in private practice has given her career fulfillment, flexibility for her family, and financial success as she’s earning significantly more than she was as a school SLP.
Y’all, Mary was considering leaving the profession, but starting a private practice helped her turn things around. This is a can’t-miss episode!
Mary is a highly experienced, certified speech-language pathologist and founder of Signpost Speech and Language Therapy. She specializes in evaluating and treating social communication and executive functioning issues for children, adolescents, and adults.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Mary realized she wanted to start a private practice
- The immense need for speech private practices
- The earning potential as a private practice owner
- Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome
- How Mary’s private practice is set up to allow time for her family
- How her private practice is growing
- Mary’s plans for the future of her private practice
- Tips for managing taxes and accounting for your private practice
- Why you don’t need social media for your business if you don’t want it
I hope you loved this conversation with Mary! Her determination to find balance, stay true to herself, and build a thriving private practice is truly inspiring.
She's a shining example of someone who decided to take control of her destiny and accomplished something truly amazing! Her innovative approach to working with kids with social communication deficits in after-school programs is so, so cool.
Want to learn how to grow your private practice and expand your income by offering innovative therapy services? Come join the Grow Your Private Practice Program! To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Signpost Speech website: https://www.signpostspeech.com/
Follow Mary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Signpostspeech
Visit the Ensemble Therapy website: https://www.ensembletherapy.com/social-communication-groups
Where We Can Connect:
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Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Wondering how you can grow your clients for your private practice online?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ahlam Issa to discuss how she did it. Her story is a testament to the incredible transformations that can happen when one follows their heart and perseveres through challenges.
We talk about her boutique-style private practice and how it works, how she's built her client base through word of mouth, online searches, and yes- TikTok!
Ahlam has a long-term goal of taking her private practice to a national and international level to provide more services to underserved communities. If you've been thinking about pursuing private practice, especially to underserved populations, this is a must-listen episode!
Ahlam Issa, M.A. CCC-SLP, is the owner and founder of Issa Speech Therapy. She has dedicated her career to helping children and adults of all ages find joy in expressing themselves and connecting with others. Ahlam Issa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as a leading speech-language pathologist.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Ahlam decided to get into speech and private practice
- The importance of sharing your goals with someone you trust
- The fulfillment private practice can bring
- The location of Ahlam’s private practice and her plans for it in the future
- The services Ahlam offers in her private practice
- The gradual approach to starting a private practice
- How Ahlam utilized social media to grow her private practice
- Ahlam’s short and long-term goals for her private practice
- What you need to know if you’re thinking about starting your private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Ahlam! Her journey from overcoming personal challenges to building a thriving private practice is nothing short of inspirational. She is a perfect example of someone who dared to dream and then turn those dreams into reality
If you're as inspired as I am by Ahlam's story and are interested in starting your own private practice, be sure to visit www.IndependentClinician.com. We offer programs and support to help SLPs and OTs like you take the next step in your journey.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Ahlam’s website: https://www.issaspeechtherapy.com/
Follow Issa Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Issa-Speech-Therapy-PLLC/100089185425655/
Follow Issa Speech Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issaspeechtherapy/
Follow Issa Speech Therapy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@issaspeechtherapy
Check out the Issa Speech Therapy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtI8kNtSAyVL9fei_oklmg
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Do you ever wish that you could hear directly from the people who have gone from regular SLPs or OTS to successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice program?
Well, today's episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to introduce you to four amazing Start Your Private Practice alums. We've got three SLPs on the panel: Vanessa Alcala, Luisa Rinaudo, and Rachael Harrelson. We also have one OT: Megan Bartley.
All four of these Start Your Private Practice students came from different backgrounds. Some of these clinicians are in major cities and others are in small towns. Some work exclusively with adults, others exclusively with children, and others with all ages. Three started their private practices early in their careers and one started after a career change.
These clinicians all had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations about private practice as you do, but they decided to go for it and join the Start Your Private Practice program to create a new future for themselves, their families, and their clients. I am so excited to share their stories with you!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The settings that these alums worked in and why they decided they wanted to venture into private practice
- The outside-of-the-box services you can offer in private practice that you can’t offer in traditional settings
- The various routes they are using to land clients in their private practices
- The different payment methods you can take in your private practice
- The many incredible benefits of starting a private practice
- What these alums have to say to anyone considering starting their private practice
I hope you enjoyed hearing from these four amazing Start Your Private Practice students and they inspired you to take action and take your future into your own hands.
Making the decision to start a private practice is a big decision, but it could also be your best decision. I can't wait to help you start your private practice!
Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is open for a limited time! Please visit www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com to enroll!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Enroll in the Start Your Private Practice Program today
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Are you in search of more balance in your professional and personal life?
Private practice may be the answer! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Tayler Garzarek to talk about how she built her practice with balance in mind.
In this episode, she shares the fear she had about the cost of the investment in the Start Your Private Practice program, how she rationalized the cost, and what she’s been able to gain as a result.
I’ll let her fill in the blanks, but let’s just say that a year later, her practice has grown, her income has grown and the amount of flexibility she has for her family has grown! Plus, she’s sharing one really cool thing she’s done with the money she’s earned.
Hint: I’m totally jealous!
Tayler Garzarek is a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Chatterbox Children's Therapy located in Mary Esther, Florida. She currently provides services in her clinic, on-site at daycares, and via telehealth throughout the state of Florida.
Tayler is a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician with a passion for providing neurodiversity-affirming speech, language, and feeding therapy. She has advanced trainings/ certifications in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing, Gestalt Language Processing, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Feed the Peds, and Beckman Oral Motor.
When not working as an SLP, Tayler is enjoying life as a military spouse and mother of 2 children.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When Tayler realized that her dreams were worth investing in
- The free social media marketing Tayler used to grow her practice
- Simple ways to find clients
- The freedom that private practice can bring you
- The importance of being intentional with your time as a business owner
- Why you need to shake the scarcity mindset
- How teletherapy can help grow your private practice
- Why now is the perfect time to start your private practice
I hope you loved this conversation with Tayler! She’s a perfect example of someone who knew what she wanted, knew what her family needed, and faced her fears and went for it.
She didn’t do it alone! She followed our step-by-step process in the Start Your Private Practice Program because she didn’t have time to figure it out on her own.
Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program opens this week! Please visit PrivatePracticeCourse.com to enroll and grab the special bonuses!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Tayler’s website
Follow Tayler on Instagram
Follow Tayler on Facebook
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Are you ready to finally start your private practice? There has never been a better time to get started.
In this solo episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing why fall is the perfect time to start working with private clients. Whether you're a newer clinician who is already feeling burned out and looking for a change or you’re a seasoned clinician who has been putting off private practice for years, or even decades, and is finally ready to do it, this episode is for you.
If you've been thinking about starting a private practice for a while now, but haven't taken the plunge, the time is now. The fall seasons, energy, and the demand for your services make it an ideal moment to turn your private practice dreams into a reality.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The contagious energy of back-to-school time
- Why more families are seeking out services in the fall
- The benefits of starting your private practice now
I hope this episode inspires you to take action on your private practice dreams and start taking your first private clients. There really is no better time to make it happen!
Our Private Practice Bootcamp starts next week! Don't miss this amazing free event. To register, visit PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Private Practice Bootcamp: PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Sometimes, you have to overcome a lot of obstacles to make your dreams happen and it takes a lot of perseverance.
In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Vanessa Alcala to talk about her journey into private practice and the perseverance it took for her to get there.
Vanessa knew that she wanted to start a business and after graduation in January of 2023, she participated in our private practice boot camp and then decided to invest in the Start program to avoid wasting time and money.
Now, just eight months into her private practice journey, she’s sharing how it's going. We discuss the clinical populations that she works with, where she sees her clients, what services she offers, and her desire to eventually have a small team of culturally responsive SLPs.
Woven through this episode are discussions about the need for more minority and bilingual SLPs in the field and the importance of showcasing diverse role models in private practice, and I am so excited to share it with you today.
Vanessa Alcala, M.S. CCC-SLP, CDP is the owner and founder of Vital Therapies, a bilingual Speech Therapy private practice serving adolescents and adults. Vanessa is a Dementia Caregiver consultant and SLP Coach who is passionate about serving the bilingual community.
Vanessa is also the co-creator of Sip & Social, which creates opportunities for connection and collaboration for female entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry by hosting social networking events throughout the Tampa Bay area.
It is her mission to provide a holistic approach to speech therapy by utilizing evidence-based and culturally sensitive practices with clients, parents, caregivers, and families.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Vanessa’s journey to become an SLP and eventually a private practitioner
- The naysayers Vanessa overcame to get to where she is today
- How Vanessa knew she wanted her own business so early in her career
- What made Vanessa decide to sign up for the boot camp and Start program
- Vanessa’s mentality as a business owner
- The power of having a network of peers to interact with as a business owner
- What her private practice looks like now
- The flexibility you get with a private practice
- What you need to do when you’re feeling imposter syndrome
- Vanessa’s plans for the future
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Vanessa! She is a perfect example of someone who persevered and had a dream and went for it. I love that she got that LLC right after grad school so that she had it when she was ready.
I can't tell you the amount of young clinicians who are pursuing private practice early in their careers. As long as you have something to bring to the table, there is no need to wait to start your private practice.
We would love to work with you to get set up, started and seeing clients just like we helped Vanessa in the Start Your Private Practice program! For more information and to enroll, please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Vanessa’s website: https://www.vitaltherapiesfl.com/
Follow Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theravolvewellness/
Follow Vanessa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theravolvewellness
Follow Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.social/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you want to get set up and ready to treat private clients this summer? (or even before then?) If so, we’re offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that you’re not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Suffering from early career burnout?
This is something that many overworked SLPs are suffering from, and private practice may be the answer.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Laura and Adrianne share how they started their private practices after overcoming burnout. They both share where they get their referrals from, what types of clients they see, and whether they are generalists or specializing in certain populations.
If you've been thinking about starting a private practice and want to see how other folks are doing it, this episode is for you!
Laura and Adrianne are the hosts of The SLP Book Club podcast. Each month, they carefully select amazing books that speech therapists might not have the time to read and discuss them on their podcast chapter by chapter. They create and post free resources to accompany the books, allowing SLPs to immediately use the information they've learned with their caseloads.
Laura began her career in public schools, working as a contracted employee in a very large school district for six years. Outrageously high caseload numbers and unrealistic expectations led to complete burnout in her fourth year. A switch to part-time proved to be more manageable, but she ultimately decided to open her private practice in 2021 after discovering the Start Your Private Practice course. Her private practice, Springboard Speech Therapy, provides support to preschoolers who stutter and their families in the Los Angeles area. In addition to seeing clients in their homes, Laura creates digital and printable materials for other speech therapists in her TPT store, Laura G SLP.
Adrianne has spent much of her career working in public schools with grades K-12. She enjoys helping children as both an in-person therapist and a teletherapist. In 2021 she opened her private speech therapy practice, Say Hello Speech Therapy, in Orange County, California. She has a special interest in articulation/speech sound disorders and is extensively trained in UCLA's PEERS program for both teens and young adults. She is especially enthusiastic about empowering parents to be the best advocates and speech coaches possible for their children. Adrianne currently balances motherhood, working full-time as a teletherapist, hosting a podcast, and seeing private practice clients.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How the Start program helped Adrianne and Laura start the private practices they dreamed of
- How specializing helps clients come to you
- The job satisfaction private practice can bring
- How empowering it can be to own your own private practice
- The power of parent coaching and home connection
- Running your private practice from home and setting your caseload sizes
- The freedom you get as a private practice owner
- The truth about burnout among SLPs
- How Laura and Adrianne are finding their clients
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Laura and Adrianne! Private practice is all about taking back that control. They didn't switch careers. They just switched to a new job setting- their own, where they are the boss. They set their schedules and their rates and decide which clients to see and how many to see. They literally set their own caseload caps and I'd love to see it!
Make sure to check out their podcast, follow them on Instagram, and join their Facebook group!
If you would like our help to get set up, started, and seeing clients, just like we helped Laura and Adrienne, head on over to StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more and sign up.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out their podcast: www.theslpbookclub.com
Check out the Springboard Speech website: www.springboardspeechtherapy.com
Check out the Say Hello Speech website: www.sayhellospeech.com
Follow The SLP Book Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub/
Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.g.slp
Follow Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriannesayshello/
Join their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theslpbookclub
Visit Laura’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-G-Slp
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Have you ever wondered how you could use grants to fund your private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Anne Marie Flood, a Grow Your Private Practice student to discuss how she did it and now has a thriving private practice.
Some cool things that we discussed in the episode include how as a homeschool parent herself, she's been able to attract home schoolers as clients and how hiring a virtual assistant has been a game changer for her practice.
If you've been thinking about starting and growing a private practice and want to hear how Anne Marie did it, this is a must listen episode!
After 5 years as a Spanish teacher, including earning a master's in Secondary Education, Anne Marie found her passion in the form of Speech Language Pathology. She returned to pursue a master's degree at the University of Maryland following the birth of her oldest children.
Between virtual, school-based, and private practice experience, Anne Marie has worked with children with speech and language impairments, and their families, all across the US.
Anne Marie founded Play & Thrive Speech Therapy in January 2022 in the hopes of offering families more flexibility and collaboration. She believes in partnering with families to help early learners improve their speech and language skills through play.
She currently lives in Arnold MD with her husband. When not in the clinic, she can be found homeschooling her two older kids or running with the youngest in the stroller.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Anne Marie’s journey into speech therapy and private practice
- How to get grants that can help you fund your private practice
- The most under tapped way to get resources for your private practice
- The benefits of offering teletherapy in your business
- How a virtual assistant can take your practice to the next level
- Ways to get referrals based on the populations you are working with
- How Anne Marie tapped into the homeschool population
- Anne Marie’s latest level up in her private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Anne Marie as much as I did! I love how she had a goal and she went for it. Like with the grant, for example, she looked into resources available to business owners in her community, and she applied and she got it. You know what they say, you can't win if you don't play!
If you would like to know more about The Grow Your Private Practice Program and how we support growth focused private practitioners like Anne Marie, please visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Anne Marie’s website: https://www.playandthrivespeech.com/
Follow Anne Marie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playandthrivespeech
Follow Anne Marie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playandthrivespeech/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Have you been curious about starting your private practice on the side and then eventually going full-time with it? This episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!
I sat down with my Start Your Private Practice student Kimberly Kean who did just that. In this episode, she talks about what her private practice looks like now, as well as her plans to grow her private practice by offering more services and hiring clinicians.
She has a secondary dream of owning a commercial property, not just for her clinic, but as another income stream!
Triad Speech Therapy opened its doors in March 2022 after Kimberly worked in various settings (SNF, LTC, and the school systems in Virginia and Kentucky). While working for a friend and mentor in her private practice in Virginia for several years, Kimberly was enlightened to see that you can make money as an SLP and enjoy some work-life balance as a mother.
She enrolled in the Start Your Private Practice course in the winter of 2021, and the rest is history!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Kimberly’s journey to becoming an SLP and private practice owner
- Why we need private practices now more than ever
- How the Start program impacted Kimberly’s private practice journey
- How long it can take to see your first clients after joining the program
- The types of clients you can see in your private practice
- Where you can find your clients as a private practice owner
- The flexibility and freedom you get when you are a private practitioner
- The relationships and rapport you develop with the families you work with
- Kimberly’s plan to expand her streams of income in the future
I hope you loved this conversation with Kimberly as much as I did! She wanted more control of her finances and life and she made it happen!
If you would like to learn about how we work with SLPs and OTs to get set up, started, and seeing clients, please go to StartYourPrivatePractice.com and let’s see if we’re a fit to work together.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kimberly’s website: https://triadspeechtherapy.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triadspeech/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Dreaming of starting your own private practice in the big city?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Genna Ricotta who started her practice in New York City. In addition to talking a lot about referrals and where she's getting her clients from, Genna shares a lot about family and what having a private practice has meant for her family, as well as the importance of building strong relationships with clients and treating them like family.
Genna Ricotta is the founder of Small Steps Speech and Feeding Therapy, LLC. She’s been a pediatric SLP for over 20 years. She has always loved interacting with children and teaching them in a way that they don’t feel like it’s work. She never sees limitations, only the possibilities.
Genna has worked in a variety of settings throughout her career, including working for a private practice in NYC, but after a few months realized that she could not deliver services the way she thought they should be delivered so she went out on her own initially doing independent contractor work and then slowly building her caseload of private clients.
That was 15 years ago and now she has hired her first full-time employee and provides services in schools and her office as well as doing screenings for schools, parent talks, and parent training.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Genna’s journey from SLP to private practice owner
- How she leveraged connections and referrals to grow her business in a big city
- The power of working together as private practitioners to help each other grow
- How school contracts became her bread and butter
- Why Genna decided to bring on independent contractors to her business
- The freedom you get from private practice to create the life you want
- Vacationing as a private practice owner
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Genna! She is a perfect example of someone who started her private practice to have more flexibility for her family, and now she's allowing other families to have flexible therapy options. A win-win for all!
Are you a private practitioner who is overwhelmed by business growth? We would love to work with you - just like we helped Genna to create a successful and sustainable private practice.
To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com or DM me the word GROW on Instagram!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Genna’s website: https://smallstepsspeechtherapy.com/
Follow Genna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallstepsspeech
Follow Genna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallstepsspeech/
Where We Can Connect:
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Ever wish that you could hear directly from people who have gone through the Grow Your Private Practice program, their words, their experience, and their outcomes in the program?
Today's episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to introduce you to two amazing Grow Your Private Practice members, Lisa Geary and Bridget Cibulskis.
While aspects of how they got started vary quite a bit, there are some big commonalities which include the rewards of being your own boss, what they've done with their more flexible schedule, how hiring has gone for them, what systems they now have in place, and the importance of being part of a supportive community with other growth-focused private practitioners.
There are simple steps to starting your private practice, but growing your private practice can be a lot harder without support.
Neither Lisa nor Bridget decided to wing it when it came to growing their private practices. They knew that investing in a tried and true plan would save them a ton of time and money and help them make exponentially more money and have more free time, which is exactly what we've helped them achieve inside the program.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The transition from employee to private practice owner
- The work-life balance you get when you have a private practice
- How hiring help can help you grow your private practice
- How to overcome roadblocks
- The primary shift between the Start program and the Grow program
- Tips for pricing your services
- The power of having a community of like-minded private practice owners to lean on when growing
- The level-ups that helped Lisa and Bridge grow
- Systems that make your private practice run smoother
- How to plan for retirement as a private practice owner
- What Lisa and Bridget loved about joining the Grow program
Want help to GROW your practice in a steady and sustainable way - just like we've helped today's guests, Lisa and Bridget?
Let's talk about whether the Grow Your Private Practice Program is right for you. To learn more, visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com or DM me the word GROW on Instagram.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Grow Your Private Practice Program: GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Where We Can Connect:
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Are you ready to finally take the steps to follow your passion?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start and Grow Your Private Practice students, Kayla Thurston, to talk about how she followed her passion and now has a thriving private practice, Communicate With Me, Speech Therapy. She put in the time and effort to grow her practice and now she has the freedom to pursue her next goal, getting her clinical doctorate.
Kayla is a very cool person, and whether you're thinking about getting a clinical doctorate or not, I know that you're going to love this episode because she talks about following her passion and making sure that she had a solid foundation on which to grow.
Communicate With Me, Speech Therapy LLC (CWM) is a private speech-language pathology practice that provides personalized therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in Wallingford, CT.
CWM values enhancing communication in all forms because we believe communication to be far more than just words.
They specialize in providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment sessions that are designed for each unique individual. They incorporate the strengths and preferences of those we provide services with along with evidence-based practice to help the individual reach their highest potential.
At CWM, they believe strongly in the importance of incorporating family/caregivers into the therapeutic process to support carryover across environments. They offer speech, language, literacy, and myofunctional/feeding therapy!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The moment Kayla knew she wanted to start her own private practice
- What brought Kayla to join the Start Program
- How the Grow program helped her take her private practice to the next level
- The support that Kayla got in the programs
- How Kayla got her first school contract
- The paths she took to finding her first clients
- How to decide what payer sources you want for your private practice
- Why Kayla decided to get her clinical doctorate and her plans for the future
- The flexibility you get when you start a private practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Kayla! I love how she's so passionate about what she loves, and she's constantly investing time, money, and energy to get to the next level as easily as possible. Kayla is focused on growing her income and her impact, and now is experiencing so much well-earned success.
We helped Kayla in both the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs and we would love to help you too! Click here to explore our Programs: www.IndependentClinician.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Visit the Communicate With Me website: https://www.cwmslp.com/
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Are you tired of working in settings that don’t serve you and your clients the way you need?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Kelsey Brown, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about her journey as an SLP and why she decided to do things differently and start her own private practice.
Kelsey shares how she started to lay the groundwork for leaving her job, exactly how she's making more money and working less, and how she's built stability into her income by filling a school contract and doing sessions while she builds her private pay caseload.
Kelsey is a great example of a young and talented SLP who refused to get caught up in working in settings that didn't serve her or her clients and is instead creating her own systems and life through her private practice.
Kelsey Brown (she/her) is a DC-based speech-language pathologist by day and children's book author ("Come On, Calm," 2019) by night, weekend, and summer. She has undergraduate degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Theatre from The University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Emerson College.
Kelsey’s love for speech therapy started when she was 14 years old and she’s been interested in working with individuals with complex communication needs since her first introduction to assistive technology her freshman year at UGA (she later completed a certificate program in Instructional Design and Technology).
Kelsey’s experience includes working with and learning from the folks at St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Boston Children's Hospital, the Access Champions podcast, Imagination Stage, Soaring Starts Early Learning & Arts, and Camp Twin Lakes. Her theatre and teaching artist background help to inspire fun and motivating client-centered sessions in a naturalistic environment: your home or community space.
While she was leading school-based teletherapy sessions during the first year of the pandemic, Kelsey enjoyed the close relationship she built with her students’ families. In both in-person and virtual speech, language, and literacy sessions, Kelsey builds caregiver coaching into every session.
Kelsey Brown specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), emergent literacy, early intervention, and gestalt language processing.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Kelsey’s experience as a new SLP
- How Kelsey found confidence in herself as a clinician
- When she decided to go into private practice
- How Kelsey built up her private caseload
- The power of building relationships with other professionals
- The happiness Kelsey feels now that she is a private practitioner
- How Kelsey structures her work day in her private practice
- The basics of what you need to start a private practice
- The book that Kelsey wrote and how she achieved it
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Kelsey! I love how committed she is to gaining knowledge and experience and then implementing it to change the lives of those around her while changing her own life. She may have started slowly, but laying that groundwork allowed her to quit her job when the time was right and she hasn't looked back.
The private practice movement is gaining momentum and it's time for you to be a part of it. Want help to start your own private practice - just like Kelsey? We can help! Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
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Wondering if you are too early in your career to start a private practice?
You aren’t! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Luisa Rinaudo, to talk about how she suffered from early career burnout and made the leap to private practice. Now Luisa is working less, making more, and seeing the clients she is truly passionate about on her own terms.
Luisa Rinaudo is the owner of The Therapy Garden, LLC. Her passion for educating and instructing individuals, especially those in the neuro-divergent community has always been a driving force in her personal and professional life. She is the lucky older sister to two siblings, one of which was born with Down syndrome-a superpower as she likes to say! Her brother has given her countless opportunities to find her potential and when she was ready to decide on a career, this is where she landed.
She pursued her Bachelor's degree in early elementary education and special education at Seton Hall University from 2015-2019. After completing her undergraduate studies, she went on to obtain her Master's degree in speech-language pathology from 2019-2021, also from Seton Hall University. Since then, she has been working as a speech-language pathologist in Monmouth County, NJ, serving both pediatric and the adult populations.
She has always wanted to have her own practice and was one of those people who thought it should happen once she was more experienced in her field, but with some words of encouragement she told herself "What better time to do it than now?!"
While she loves and continues to work with the pediatric population, she has seen the lack of programming out there for adults in this community and she wants to be a part of that change. She wants to give her brother and individuals of all abilities a place where they feel welcome, heard, and accepted. Right now, she has a very small office, but until she is able to provide a bigger space she hopes that she can be a person of comfort and connection with her clients.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The clients that Luisa serves in her private practice
- When Luisa decided to start her own private practice
- The risk of reaching career burnout
- How the Start program helped Luisa get going
- How to know when it’s time to go all in on your private practice
- What a typical day in Luisa’s life as a private practice owner looks like
- The flexibility you can get as a private practice owner
- How Luisa was able to get a physical office space
- The community-based services Luisa offers
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Luisa! She is a perfect example of someone who knew that she was heading toward burnout and decided to make a change so that she could live the life that she wanted while staying in the career that she loves.
Want to learn how to start a private practice - just like Luisa? We can help! Please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to watch our free training OR join the Program!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Thinking about how starting a private practice could give you more flexibility and time with your family?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Olivia Rae Jones, to talk about how she started her private practice on her homestead so that she could have more work-life balance.
Olivia shares about her recent resignation from her job, where she gets her clients, the home office that she's building is part of their recent renovation, and how she eventually wants to create a multidisciplinary clinic with multiple clinicians to serve her community locally.
Olivia Jones is a speech-language pathologist in rural south central Wisconsin. She earned her Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove.
Private practice was the dream from the very beginning. Olivia developed her experience in SNFs, acute care, adult and pediatric outpatient, inpatient rehab, and finally, schools before making the leap into her own practice just 6 years into her career.
Olivia is focused on growing Marigold Speech Pathology Services to a full-time career with the support of her family on her multigenerational homestead.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- When and why Olivia started thinking about private practice
- What kept Olivia focused and driven during the Start program
- The need that Olivia filled in her community and the clients she gets to serve now
- The home office Olivia is building for her practice
- What Olivia’s private practice has done for her family
- The huge demand for speech services
- Why it’s okay to grow slow or at the pace that’s comfortable for you
- Olivia’s plan for growing her private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Olivia! There are so many communities across the US where people simply don't have access to therapy services. Even in big cities where there actually are private practices, many of them have waitlists, which means there aren't enough providers.
Olivia was able to scale from 0 to 20 clients and will have many more than that with the help of both the Start and Grow Your Private Practice programs!
Want to learn how to start a private practice - just like Olivia? Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn how we can help you!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Visit Olivia’s website: https://www.marigoldspeech.com/
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Want to start an out-of-the-box private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Kristin Park who came up with an amazing idea to offer mobile speech therapy services and call her private practice The Magic Speech Bus, which is a customized converted bus that serves as a mobile speech therapy room.
In this episode, we discuss the start-up costs and legal and practical logistics of having a magic speech bus, as well as how Christine provides speech and language therapy services not just in the bus, but also in nature-based settings such as parks and playgrounds.
Kristin Park is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to helping kids overcome communication challenges. As the founder of Magic Speech Bus, Kristin brings a unique approach to therapy by incorporating the power of nature and outdoor settings.
With her innovative mobile therapy room, she creates a dynamic and immersive experience for clients, allowing them to connect with nature while working on their speech and language skills.
Kristin's creative and compassionate methods have transformed the lives of countless individuals, making her a trusted professional in the field.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Kristin came up with the idea for The Magic Speech Bus
- How she got her first clients for her private practice
- How Kristin maintains boundaries in her business
- The costs associated with this type of private practice
- The different creative ways that you can have a private practice
- Kristin’s plans for the future of her business
- How Kristin incorporates nature-based therapy into her private practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Kristin! I love how she came up with such a cool and innovative idea and went for it. Private practice doesn't have to be boring and traditional. Private practice is what you make it!
If you want to learn more from Kristin, check out her website, follow her on Instagram, and learn more about one-on-one consulting on this business model here.
Want to start your own outside-of-the-box private practice? Start with our Free Private Practice Training: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/Webinar.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Visit Kristin’s website: https://www.magicspeechbus.com/
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Interested in learning about other ways to be in private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Stephanie Clairmont, a retired registered dietitian who now teaches health practitioners how to add online programs to their practice.
We discuss how she got started in private practice and why she left, how she builds in work-life balance to reduce burnout and spend more time with her kids and on self-care. We also dive into why it's important to invest in your business education along with your clinical education and so much more.
Stephanie Clairmont is the founder and lead facilitator at The Leveraged Practice. Stephanie has supported hundreds of colleagues with her webinars and online programs to build their own practice and launch online programs. She has worked intimately with a handful of professionals to help them launch online programs with great success making multiple 5-figures in their launches and reaching hundreds of clients.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Stephanie got started in private practice and how quickly it grew
- Overcoming the fear of doing things differently and thinking outside the box
- How Stephanie approaches burnout and work-life balance
- Why SLPs and OTs need to stand up for themselves
- The importance of investing in your business education
- How digital products and services can grow your business
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of judgment
- The power of taking a chance on yourself
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Stephanie! She is a perfect example of someone who offered something different through her private practice and is teaching other healthcare professionals how to offer different things, too. If you want to learn more from her, check out her podcast and follow her on Instagram.
Private practice doesn't have to be a cookie-cutter thing. You can add streams of income like contracts, coaching courses, classes, and more.
Adding income streams to existing private practices is something that I help folks do inside of the Grow Your Private Practice program. To learn more, visit Growyourprivatepractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Visit Stephanie’s website: https://theleveragedpractice.com/
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Are you thinking about starting a private practice but want to keep it small?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Heather Caska who plans to do just that. She talks about her clinic space, how she gets clients, how she wants to stay small on purpose, and why growth doesn't mean having a large practice.
If you've been thinking about starting a private practice to serve a specific population, or if you want to see an example of a smaller but thriving private practice, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode.
Heather is a certified speech-language pathologist and owner of HBC Language and Literacy. She has over 10 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist. Heather is also the President of the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona and completed her Master's in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University.
She has experience working with a variety of communication disorders; however, her true passion lies in working with children with dyslexia and their families and educating other SLPs on their role in early identification of dyslexia.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Heather’s SLP journey and why she decided to start her private practice
- How Heather gets her clients
- The transition from home health to a brick-and-mortar practice
- Who Heather helps in her private practice and what she does for them
- Why Heather decided to keep her private practice small
- How Heather keeps sight of what really matters and sets boundaries in her business
- The other areas Heather wants to explore outside of clinical practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Heather! Growth means different things to different people, and my goal for you and anyone in the Grow Your Private Practice program is to help you grow your private practice to a level that feels right for you. For many people, that means serving your community without overbooking your schedule.
To learn more about the Grow Your Private Practice Program, visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Visit Heather’s website: https://www.soarwithwords.com/
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Learn more about dyslexia education: https://soarwithwords.teachable.com/
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Are you interested in the idea of creating a private practice that is fun and casual?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Julie Barry who created a private practice that isn’t stuffy or rigid. She made it her own and now she gets to keep it casual with her private clients.
Julie busts a ton of private practice myths and shares a refreshing perspective on what private practice can be. If you've been thinking about starting a private practice, but you're a more casual person and just want to deliver effective therapy without all of the stuffiness, this episode is for you.
Julie Barry is in her 12th year as a practicing clinician. She has worked in acute care, subacute rehab, SNF, IP/OP pediatrics, NICU, specialized school, preschool, private practice and she now has her own private practice.
Julie loves training and mentoring newer clinicians - it’s what shaped her into the type of clinician she is today.
Later in her career, she discovered a passion for motor speech disorders, particularly Childhood Apraxia of Speech. As of October 2022, she is a PROMPT-trained clinician and has been focusing on developing this craft to best serve her caseload.
Her caseload currently consists mostly of late-talkers, early autism, apraxia, preschool speech sound disorders, and all things language.
When not working as an SLP she is navigating parenthood with her husband Nick and their boys ages 4 and 7.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Julie’s experience as a private practitioner and how she keeps it casual
- Why Julie prioritizes approachability with her clients
- The transition from a regular SLP job to private practice
- Why your work is your best representation of you as a therapist
- How Julie brings in clients through referrals and social media
- Private practice myths that many people believe and why they aren’t true
- The flexibility Julie has now that she is a private practitioner
- Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re “ready” to dip your toes in private practice
- The power of creating policies and sticking to them
- How Julie prioritizes balance and being present
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Julie! I love how authentic she is and now she attracts the right clients for her. When you have your own private practice, you can make your own decisions and your own rules. There’s no such thing as a perfect private practice, only one that’s perfect for you.
Starting a private practice can be complicated. You need a Roadmap - quick! Download our free Private Practice Roadmap to learn how to get started. www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/Roadmap
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
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Are you experiencing burnout?
With the large caseload sizes and low pay, this is something that many SLP and OTs are facing, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave the field you love.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jamie Giannino, a Start Your Private Practice student, who experienced burnout and reached a point where she was ready to leave her career as an SLP entirely.
However, she decided to take the leap and join the Start program and is now a successful private practice owner whose practice gives her financial freedom and time to prioritize fun in her life…like jet skiing!
If you've had struggles in the past, personal, financial, or otherwise, and you're looking for a better way, private practice could be the answer. Jamie's story is powerful, and I hope that hearing it and how she's been successful as a result is inspiring to you.
Jamie Giannino, MA CCC-SLP is the owner and founder of Wordwise Speech Therapy; a boutique Speech Therapy practice with big plans to help close the accessibility gap in pediatric speech services.
It’s her mission to provide high-quality play-based speech therapy from a place of true connection, with a down-to-earth, fun vibe that kids and families love!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The adversity Jamie experienced in her life and career
- The people who changed the course of Jamie’s life
- Why you have to be careful of who you take advice from
- How respect and cultural competence propelled Jamie’s career
- The importance of women supporting women
- How Jamie designed her private practice with fun in mind
- What happened with Jamie joined the Start program
- The cost of staying in certain jobs compared to your private practice
- The problems with what’s happening in the schools
- What a typical day looks like for Jamie as a private practice owner
- Why the best boss for you is you
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Jamie. She has overcome so much and now she gets to set her own schedule, make the money she deserves, and live the lives she always dreamed of. I am so proud of her for taking control of her life and creating her private practice.
To learn how to create a flexible schedule through private practice (just like Jamie!) watch my free training on How to Start Working with Private Clients at www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/Webinar.
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Visit Jamie’s website: https://wordwisespeech.com/
Learn more about Jamie’s coaching program: http://begrowlearnslp.com/
Check out Jamie’s speech foundation: http://www.wordwisespeechfoundation.com/
Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordwisespeech/
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice with a full team, a robust clinic, and hundreds of clients?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Shanna Klump to talk about how she did just that. She grew quickly from a small private practice to a large brick-and-mortar practice that has a team and environment that supports her needs.
Shanna talks about how she got started and also how she grew quickly, what her private practice looks like, and recommendations for other private practitioners who are looking to have brick-and-mortar clinics with teams
Shanna is the founder and CEO of Kid Connections Therapy and The Apraxia SLP. She has over 15 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, including public schools and private practice. In all these settings, she has had the opportunity to serve as a graduate student supervisor and a clinical fellowship year supervisor.
In her private practice, she oversees a team of six Speech-Language Pathologists providing services to children with a variety of speech, language, and swallowing/feeding needs. Shanna specializes in assessing and treating speech sound disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Additionally, she has special interests in Down Syndrome and Autism. Shanna believes in the value of the therapist-family relationship and utilizes a family-centered, child-focused approach to her treatment.
She is certified to provide the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program and is Bridging trained in PROMPT. Through The Apraxia SLP, Shanna offers coaching and consulting to other SLPs specifically on topics related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech and other motor speech disorders.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Shanna started her practice and how the Start program helped her grow
- How accepting insurance grew her business
- How hiring a team has helped Shanna grow her private practice
- How her private practice is supporting her while she goes on maternity leave
- The shift that happens when you commit to your private practice as your sole source of income
- Why boundaries in your private practice are a good thing
- The importance of systems and processes in your business
- How Shanna supports her clients and what her private practice looks like
- What Shanna’s team looks like and how she focuses on employee retention
- The passion project that her private practice has enabled her to pursue
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Shanna! She has amazing energy and has learned to truly think and act like a CEO. I am so proud of the life that she's built and thrilled that she and her husband are welcoming a sweet new baby into their lives with plenty of business support and systems to make a solid maternity leave possible.
She is a perfect example of someone who had a dream and made it happen. If you want to learn more about how we help folks like Shanna grow their private practices, visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Shanna’s website: https://kidconnectionstherapy.com/
Visit The Apraxia SLP website: https://theapraxiaslp.com/
Follow Shanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidconnectionstherapy/
Follow The Apraxia SLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theapraxiaslp/
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Free Training on How to Add Additional Streams of Revenue for Your Private Practice.www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/Training
Are you a neurodiverse SLP thinking about starting a private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jennifer Corie, a Start Your Private Practice student, who started her practice in 2021 after getting her PhD.
She talks about how she sees clients virtually, how clients find her, her specialties, and why private practice has been great for her as a neurodiverse person.
Jennifer Corie, PhD, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is licensed in Louisiana and telehealth licensed in Florida. Jennifer has 15 years of experience in various settings with pediatric and adult clients. Jennifer started her private practice, Iceberg Therapy Services, in May 2021, and went completely full-time at her practice a year later.
Jennifer primarily provides diagnostic autism services and consultations. She is passionate about using a neurodiversity-affirming approach. Her passion is informed by her personal experience with neurodivergence. Jennifer is a mother of two and enjoys nerdy hobbies in her "free time".
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The path Jennifer took to start her private practice
- How she chose the types of clients she wants to work with
- The importance of finding the right work environment for you
- Why self-employment is a great option for neurodivergent people
- The income potential with a private practice
- How having a private practice has helped Jennifer as a neurodivergent SLP
- How Jennifer works with her autistic clients
- Where Jennifer finds her clients
- The systems and organization plans Jennifer has for the future of her practice
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Jennifer! I love how she started her private practice so that she could have more flexibility and full control of her environment which has drastically improved her quality of life. She wasn’t able to thrive in traditional SLP settings, so she created her own private practice that had everything she needed.
If you want to learn more about Jennifer, make sure to visit her website, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
If you would like help to start your own private practice, just like we helped Jennifer, please visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more about our programs!
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Visit Jennifer’s website: https://www.icebergts.com/
Follow Jennifer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IcebergTherapyServices
Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceberg_therapy_services/?hl=en
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Are you wanting to start a private practice but are worried that you are too early in your career?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Bradi O’Rourke, who is a 25-year-old private practice owner.
She was working for another private practice fulfilling school contracts as a contractor and then decided to start her own private practice where she does school contracts and hires contractors to fulfill the work.
She was initially nervous to start a business early in her career but decided that it was now or never and went for it.
Bradi is 25 years old and graduated with her master's degree in communication disorders and sciences in 2021. Bradi attended Eastern Illinois University for both her bachelor's and master's degrees.
She launched her private practice called Braxy Speech Therapy soon after receiving her ASHA CCC. Bradi is passionate about providing play-based therapy and having families involved in her therapy sessions. She also is thankful that she has been able to hire SLPs to see private clients and to contract with schools while paying them a high rate that reflects their worth.
Bradi Plans to move to Nashville in June of 2023 and has big plans for Braxy Speech Therapy, including opening up a physical clinic space.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Bradi decided to start a private practice
- Why you don’t need decades of experience to start a private practice
- The different ways that Bradi got her first clients
- The huge need for private practitioners
- Why you can’t get stuck in analysis paralysis
- How Bradi works with contractors to run her private practice
- How the Start program helped Bradi learn the ins and outs of starting a business
- Bradi’s plans for expanding to a physical private practice location
- The power of a well-optimized website when moving your practice to a new city
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Bradi! I love that she knows that she has a lot to learn, and she is comfortable enough to learn as she goes. That’s such a great trait to have as a business owner!
If you want to learn more from Bradi, you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!
Want help starting your private practice just like we helped Bradi? Join The Start Your Private Practice Program today by visiting StartYourPrivatePractice.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Bradi’s website: https://www.braxyspeechtherapy.com/
Check out Bradi’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:Eat%20Speech%20Repeat
Follow Bradi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braxy_speech_therapy/
Follow Bradi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Braxyspeechtherapy
Follow Bradi on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eat_speech_repeat?lang=en
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Thinking about starting an adults-focused private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Lauren Schwabish, to talk about how she started her own private practice during the pandemic and is loving working with adults with brain injuries, aphasia, and executive functioning deficits.
Lauren shares where she gets clients, where she sees clients, how she handles billing, and her plans to get more into consulting.
Lauren Schwabish M.S., CCC-SLP is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia, specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, brain injury, concussion, ADHD, and other neurologic and neurodegenerative conditions.
Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a master’s degree in communication sciences from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
She has over 22 years of experience working in hospitals and acute rehabilitation centers and is passionate about providing meaningful and accessible health education about the brain to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Lauren got started in her career and why she decided to start a private practice
- Why Lauren loves being a private practice owner
- How the Start program taught her the business skills she needed to succeed
- The importance of building up a referral network
- The freedom private practice gives you to do the work you’re passionate about
- The consulting work that Lauren is doing along with her private practice work
- Lauren’s plans for her business in the future
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Lauren! She took her decades of experience and is now fully in control of her life and her clinical practice by having her own private practice. She is an example of someone who wanted something and went for it and I hope you found her story as inspiring as I did.
If you want to learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs start their own private practices, just like we helped Lauren, head over to https://independentclinician.com/learn-with-jena/.
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Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Lauren’s website: https://www.neurospeechservices.com/
Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechservices/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Should your private practice accept insurance?
This is something that a lot of SLPs and OTs wonder about when they open their private practice. There are many things to consider, and in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lauren Hastings to dive into the topic.
Lauren Hastings is a speech-language pathologist, private practitioner, doctoral student, advocate, and educator. Basically, Lauren is a multi-passionate person who I've gotten to know over the years because we're both committed to helping SLPs be successful in private practice.
Lauren is very knowledgeable about insurance and third-party payer sources, and we get into a lively discussion about whether or not private practices should take insurance, higher credentials, and more.
If you’ve been thinking about becoming an insurance provider in your private practice, this is a must-listen episode!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The importance of mentors and a community when starting a private practice
- Lauren’s private practice journey
- Tips for streamlining your systems in your private practice
- How boundaries help prevent burnout
- What to consider when you are thinking about accepting insurance
- Why insurance is a great idea for most people
- What getting credentialed means and the process of doing it
- The biggest mistake people make when applying for credentialing
- Laurens plans for the future of her business and why it’s okay to pivot
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Lauren. I love how committed she is to helping private practitioners navigate the insurance world and making it less overwhelming and scary. I also love that she isn’t afraid to pivot and grow.
To learn more about how we can help you start, grow and scale your private practice, please visit IndependentClinician.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassyslp/?hl=en
Follow Lauren on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHastingsSLP/
Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hastings-m-s-ccc-slp-96942b36/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Networking is a great way to attract clients to you, and it can be a huge factor in the success of your private practice.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with LeslieAnn Williams to talk about her private practice journey. She talks about her background growing up in Trinidad, her goal of growing her private practice to the full-time level, and the importance of networking when it comes to attracting clients.
LeslieAnn is the owner and clinician at Integra Speech LLC, a mobile outpatient practice in Maryland. She serves adults with disorders and diseases of the nervous system and has a particular interest in stroke recovery, dementia care, and voice therapy for persons with Parkinson’s Disease.
If you've been thinking about starting your private practice and you want to hear how one of the students in the Start Your Private Practice program has done it, this is a must-listen episode!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How LeslieAnn got started as a speech therapist
- Why she decided to join the Start program
- The best way to grow a caseload as a specialty provider
- The power of nurturing and cultivating relationships
- The benefits of opening an adult private practice
- How LeslieAnn started her private practice with the end in mind
- Why you can’t compare your journey to others
- The importance of community when you’re starting and growing a private practice
I hope you enjoyed this conversation! I love how determined LeslieAnn is to have a private practice that allows her to have more control over her life so she can have more flexibility and freedom that will allow her to spend more time with her family. LeslieAnn is the perfect example of someone who has a dream and is going for it.
Want help to start your private practice - just like we've helped LeslieAnn? Let's get you set up and started. Please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Integra Speech website: https://www.integraspeech.com/
Follow LeslieAnn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowneyedslp/
Follow LeslieAnn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075937217454
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Ever wished that you could hear directly from people who have gone from being regular SLPs or OTS to successful private practitioners after going through the Start Your Private Practice Program?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m introducing you to three amazing Start Your Private Practice alums. They are Farwa Husain, Teresa Ochoa, and Claudia Davisson, and they all three came from different backgrounds.
One was a school-based SLP or OT who couldn't wait to get out. One took time off from the profession to raise her kids and then came back and started a private practice working just three days a week, and another started her private practice small and on the side of her job as a school SLP, but actually retired early and has grown her private practice with school contracts and also contractors.
All three of these students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations that you do, but they decided to go for it and join the Start Your Private Practice program to create a new future for themselves and their families
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The stories of these three students
- How private practice helps you create change
- The freedom you can get from starting a private practice
- How a private practice can help you take back control of your life and finances
- The benefits of having school contracts
- How having a private practice can impact the lives of your family
- The hardest part of starting a private practice
- The benefits of having a support system when starting out
- Why you don’t need to worry about competition in your area
- Their favorite parts of the program
I hope you found this episode helpful! I love how these students took a chance on themselves and have found so much success. We don’t learn about starting a private practice in grad school, and I am so happy to offer this program so that you can get the help and support you need to start your private practice and take back control of your life and finances!
Making the decision to start a private practice is a big decision - but it could also be the best decision. I can’t wait to help you start your private practice. To join the Start Your Private Practice Program, visit www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Start Your Private Practice Program
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
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Join the Free 3-Day Event to Get Ready to See Private Clients This Summer! We start on April 25th. Head to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com for more information on how to join!
With summer quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to get set up and ready to see private clients.
If you are a school-based clinician, you've almost made it through another year. And whether you're looking to supplement your income this summer or get your private practice going so that you don't have to go back in the fall, now is the time to start getting those ducks in a row.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing five reasons why now is the perfect time to get started with your own private practice.
If you’re ready to take the next step and start seeing private clients this summer, this episode was created for you!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The legal aspect of preparing to start a private practice
- Why summer is the perfect time to test the waters
- How a private practice can help you start reaching your financial goals
- How you can help families looking for summer services
- Why starting in the summer can help you leave your job in the fall
- Why I don’t teach people to “leap” or “jump” into private practice
No matter what's motivating you to start, if you want to see private clients this summer, now is the time to take action. If you want help with this, send me a DM on Instagram with the word “Start”. I’d love to see how we can support you!
Private Practice Bootcamp starts on April 25th! It's our biggest free event of the year and will kick off enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice Program later this week. Click here to Register for Bootcamp!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Register for Bootcamp
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Free 3-Day Event to Get Ready to See Private Clients This Summer! We start on April 25th. Head to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com for more information on how to join!
Are you looking for more flexibility and freedom than your current job can give you? Starting a part-time private practice might be the answer.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Farwa Husain, a Start and Grow Your Private Practice Student, who started her own private practice that allows her to work only three days a week and with the clients she is passionate about- Gestalt Language Processors.
Having her own private practice offers more flexibility and higher pay than she was getting in the schools. It also allows her to pick up her kids at school and have the flexibility to be there for her family when they need her since her husband travels for work.
In this episode, Farwa talks about how having a private practice has allowed her to be joyful in her practice again and how she's proud of what she's built. She also shares her tips on networking, community, and getting referrals.
Farwa Husain is an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy located in Raritan, NJ. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Farwa presented at the 2022 American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention on ”Using Natural Language Acquisition to Support Autistic and Neurotypical Gestalt Language Development .“ She was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from ASHA. Farwa is currently serving as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association.
Farwa takes a holistic, sensory-driven, play-based approach to support children’s language development and goals.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Farwa decided to start a pediatric private practice
- The freedom you get when you have a private practice
- How the Start and Grow programs helped Farwa start her business
- The joy that having a private practice has brought Farwa
- How it has impacted her family
- Where Farwa’s referrals come from
- How having a specialty helped grow her practice
- The importance of forming communities
- Why you should always charge your worth
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Farwa! I love how she put herself and her family first. She created a part-time private practice that allows her the flexibility and finances that her family needs to thrive.
To learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs start, grow, and scale private practices, send us a DM on Instagram - @IndependentClinician - with the word START or GROW and let's chat about your situation and how we can help you!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Farwa’s website: https://www.oneononespeechtherapy.com/
Follow Farwa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one.on.one.speechtherapy/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Free 3-Day Event to Get Ready to See Private Clients This Summer! We start on April 25th. Head to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com for more information on how to join!
Are you feeling burned out and constrained in regular SLP or OT settings? Looking for something a little more outside the box?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Carolyn Parker, a Start Your Private Practice program student, who was feeling that way too. She decided to do something different and started her very own nature-based private practice where she could get outside with the kids she serves and help them thrive.
Since then, she has found so much joy and freedom in her work.
Carolyn (she/her) is a speech-language pathologist in the heart of Central Michigan. She opened her private practice, Stepping Stones Speech Therapy, PLLC, in the summer of 2021 as a way to supplement income and pursue something new.
In the fall of 2022, Carolyn left her full-time school position as an SLP and AAC consultant to pursue her private practice. Stepping Stones Speech Therapy offers pediatric, in-home therapy focusing on early language, speech sound disorders, and augmentative & alternative communication.
Carolyn is passionate about inclusion in the outdoors and uses nature and natural materials as therapy tools in her practice. She enjoys teaching educators and therapists about the benefits of outdoor time and nature-based learning for students with disabilities through her Instagram account, @theoutsideSLP.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Carolyn decided to start a private practice
- How she got her first client
- Why she decided to specialize in nature-based therapy
- How she incorporates nature into her therapy sessions
- How word-of-mouth marketing has helped grow her business
- Her plans for the future of her private practice
- Why it’s okay to think outside the box and try new things
Take this episode as your permission to try new things and see what works. Whatever is in your heart of hearts, just try it! Don’t think that it’s weird, crazy, or that it can’t be done. You can thrive outside of a traditional setting, just like Carolyn.
To learn more about The Start Your Private Practice Program, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Carolyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoutsideslp/
Visit Carolyn’s website: https://www.steppingstonesspeech.net/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
Are you ready to begin your entrepreneurial journey?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jennie Bjorem to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her story about starting and growing her private practice, hiring and firing, starting programs and closing them, going from one location to two, and so much more. And she did this while starting her now wildly successful publishing company, Bjorem Speech Publications.
She never used to think of herself as an entrepreneur, but now she fully embraces that identity as a multi-business owner.
Jennie received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University and graduated from Truman State University with her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May 1999. She is the owner of two clinics, Children’s Therapy Services in Overland Park, Kansas and Mission KansasJennie’s area of expertise is in early intervention birth through 5, parent education and childhood apraxia of speech.
Jennie is recognized for her advanced training and expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Apraxia Kids. Jennie travels the world speaking on the topic of CAS in her spare time. Jennie is the creator of the Bjorem Speech Sound Cues and the owner of Bjorem Speech Publications. She currently lives in the beautiful mountains of Colorado with her family.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How she got started as a private practice owner
- The payments she accepted when she got started
- The importance of a growth mindset as a business owner
- When she specialized in apraxia of speech and how it impacted her business
- The process of expanding to multiple locations
- How she started her publishing company
- The importance of relationship building and communities
- Leveraging other people’s expertise
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Jennie! I have been a fan of hers for years and learning about her journey is such a special treat. Remember, it’s okay to try new things and see what works! It’s also okay to stop doing the things that don’t work for you and focus on what does. If you don’t try new things, nothing will work!
If listening to this episode inspired you to start - or grow - your private practice the right way, please visit IndependentClinician.com to learn more about the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Bjorem Speech: https://bjoremspeech.teachable.com/
Subscribe to Jennie’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BjoremSpeech
Visit Jennie’s TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bjorem-Speech
Follow Jennie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjoremspeech/
Follow Jennie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjoremspeech
Follow Jennie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bjoremspeech
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
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The Path to Private Practice
Order Jena's brand new book, The Path to Private Practice by going to PrivatePracticeBook.com
Are you stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to starting or growing your private practice?
Analysis paralysis is a very common thing for SLPs and OTs to experience, especially when it comes to doing things you haven’t done before, like private practice. There is a cost to staying stuck in indecision!
Whether it’s money or time, I want to help you navigate through it so that you can finally start the private practice you’ve been dreaming of.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing an excerpt from my new book The Path to Private Practice. I’m sharing one of the five secrets to successful private practitioners that I share in the book so that you can be successful in private practice too.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why perfectionism is a form of procrastination
- What analysis paralysis is and why you can’t stay stuck
- What successful private practitioners do when faced with roadblocks
- What happens when you stay stuck when starting your private practice
- Why action is the best way to help people as an SLP or OT
I hope you enjoy this excerpt from my book! Remember, if you’re stuck, you’re not helping others. Action is the best way to help people so don’t overthink it! You can reach your goals if you just take action.
It's here! The Path to Private Practice is available and ready to purchase. Please visit PrivatePracticeBook.com to learn more and order OR you can head directly to Amazon.com.
Thank you in advance for supporting me and this book!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get your copy of The Path to Private Practice now
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
Worried that you’re too young or too new to the profession to start a private practice? Or are you worried that you’re too old and you missed the boat?
Today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to feature an excerpt from my new book, The Path to Private Practice. I will share the reality behind when you should start your private practice and what the current trend data shows.
This fear is something that I hear from SLPs and OTs all the time, so I knew I had to address this topic. The truth is, I know people of all ages and stages of life who have gone through with starting their private practice despite their hesitations. In fact, the age of people starting their private practices is skewing younger and younger.
People are taking control of their personal, professional, and financial lives no matter their ages and they are thriving.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The best age to start a private practice
- Common excuses people have for not starting their private practice
- Case studies from private practice owners who started at different levels
As long as you have something to bring to the table, you can start a private practice! Who decides whether you're good enough to start a private practice? You do! You are qualified to be in private practice if you choose to be. If you’re considering private practice but don’t know if it’s right for you, then make sure to check out my book.
My book, The Path to Private Practice, is now available for pre-order! Head on over to PrivatePracticeBook.com to order your copy today.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Get your copy of the Path to Private Practice: https://privatepracticebook.com/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
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Pre-Order Jena's new book, The Path to Private Practice at PrivatePracticeBook.com
If you don’t already know, I have been teaching SLPs and OTs how to start and grow their own private practice since 2008. These 15 years of experience have taught me exactly what people need to know in order to start the private practice of their dreams. I knew I had to write a book so that I can share some of that with even more people.
So in today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing an excerpt from my new book, The Path to Private Practice. This is the book that I wish I had when I decided to start my own private practice.
I needed this book back when I was full of self-doubt, questions, and what-ifs. I was desperately wanting to learn more about how private practices worked, how others were doing it, and what my first step should be.
This book is a great read for people who are further along and may be experiencing some challenges, such as imposter syndrome or feeling guilty about charging for your services. In addition to practical tips, I also cover some mindset issues that you'll need to explore in order to be successful in private practice
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why I decided to write this book
- Who this book is for
- The introduction to this book
- Why private practice is a great way to gain more control of your life
- How this book will help you achieve your dreams of starting a private practice
I hope that hearing this introduction to The Path to Private Practice piqued your interest and that you're excited to read the rest of the book! It covers things like why SLPs and OTs are joining the private practice movement, the new way to start a private practice, the private practice success path, and the secrets of successful private practitioners.
To learn more and get your copy of my new book, The Path to Private Practice, please visit www.PrivatePracticeBook.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out The Path to Private Practice book
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
Are you feeling like you’re being held back in your current position?
Private practice may be the answer. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jordan Scholl to talk about how starting a private practice has allowed him to show up as his most authentic self and it helped his clients show up authentically as well.
Jordan Scholl (he/him) is a speech-language pathologist living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Jordan has spent his career as a speech therapist providing services to the adult population in rehabilitation hospitals, private practice, and research settings throughout Ontario. He is also a course lecturer and course designer for SLP programs in Quebec and Ontario and is a sought-after guest lecturer on topics of clinical anatomy/physiology, voice, and motor speech disorders.
Jordan opened his private practice so he could emphasize a holistic, functional, and individualized approach to working with his adult clients. He believes everyone has a right to communicate in a way that is authentic to who they are, and has originated the term “identity-affirming" to refer to a therapeutic perspective that adapts to the needs of each individual client. His primary areas of focus include voice and singing voice, gender-affirming care, and adult stuttering.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Jordan decided to pursue private practice
- How he embraces authenticity in his practice
- The population he serves
- How he works with his clients
- The power of referrals
- The difference that having a website makes
- The rebrand Jordan has in mind for his private practice
- The creativity that private practice allows you to embrace
I hope you enjoyed this interview with Jordan and that he inspired you to create an environment where you and your clients can thrive as well. He really embraces his creativity and runs a practice that allows him to serve his clients authentically and without limits, and it is thriving because of it.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jordan’s website: https://torontoadultspeechclinic.com/
Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanschollslp/
Where We Can Connect:
Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice and wondering how you can grow as a business owner and mom?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Amber Reese, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she did just that. She is not only a thriving private practice owner, but she is a mother as well and her practice gives her the freedom to be there for her family when they need her.
Amber Reese, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Texas licensed and an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 8 years of experience. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Louisiana Tech University.
Amber was born and raised in Louisiana but now considers herself a Texan after living in Texas for 8 years, thanks to her husband, Greg. Together they live in Spring, TX with their 5-year-old boy/girl twins. Amber is the owner of Bluebonnet Therapy Services, a private speech therapy practice in Tomball, TX, located in the North Houston area. She specializes in working with the birth-6 years population, speech sound disorders, and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
She is passionate about providing family-centered services that are fun, child-led, and play-based. Services are provided in her office, at daycares, preschools, and private schools in the community, and in homes. Amber also offers virtual parent coaching services and community training for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Amber got started as an SLP
- Why she decided to start a private practice
- How networking helped grow her business
- Why she decided to offer insurance
- How relationships can impact your business
- How the Grow program helped her with her business
- Amber’s goals for this year
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Amber. She never thought about starting a private practice but decided to take a chance on herself and it’s worked out well for her. As a mom, being in control of your schedule is huge, and private practice allowed her to do that.
If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs - just like Amber - who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Amber’s website: https://www.bluebonnettxservices.com/
Follow Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebonnettherapyservices/
Follow Amber on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/bluebonnettxservices
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Are you facing career burnout?
For many SLPs and OTs, this is all too common. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Corinne Zmoos who experienced early career burnout. She was tired of the expectation that she should be an expert generalist at her job in early intervention and felt trapped.
She is very creative and started teaching music classes on the side and since the parents of the kids she worked with knew she was an SLP, they started asking for help. After joining the Start and Grow Your Private Practice programs, she now has a thriving private practice.
Corinne Zmoos, M.S. CCC-SLP is a musical speech language pathologist in Baltimore, MD. Her private practice, Crescendo Communication provides highly individualized, neurodiverse language and executive functioning therapy for toddlers and young children. She specializes in AAC, musical intervention, and Gestalt language processing.
As a neurodivergent individual herself, Corinne deeply understands how music lights up the brain for nontraditional learners and facilitates progress rooted in joy rather than compliance. This year, Corinne opened Messy Happy Music Lab to provide an inclusive space for the children of Baltimore to learn through music, process art, and sensory play
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How she got started as an SLP
- How she took on the identity of a business owner
- Why word-of-mouth referrals are so powerful
- The services she offers to her clients
- Why she loves Gestalt language processing
- How she sees genuine, authentic growth with her clients
- How the Start and Grow programs helped her
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Corinne. She is a breath of fresh air in the speech world and I love that she offers such creative and unique services to the clients that she serves. She went from being a burnt-out SLP to a successful private practice owner.
Whether you want to offer nontraditional services like Corinne, or if you still want to offer traditional services but outside of a traditional setting, private practice may be the solution to help you get what you need.
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices - just like we've helped Corrine, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Messy Happy Music Lab website: https://www.messyhappymusiclab.com/
Take the Music Theory and Gestalt Language Processing course: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/Music-Theory-and-Gestalt-Language-Processing
Follow Corinne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyhappymusiclab/
Follow Crescendo Communication on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crescendo.communication/
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Are you looking for some serious inspiration about how starting a private practice can change your life? This episode is for you.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Brittney Cotton, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about her journey of bringing her dreams to life and running a successful private practice serving the clients she’s passionate about helping.
Brittney has been a practicing SLP for 13 years. She received her Bachelor's & Master's degrees from Alabama A&M University. Brittney has worked in public schools, home health, and outpatient private practice. She has always enjoyed the fun and flexibility of functional, client lead therapy in her client's natural environment.
Speak Wonders was founded to fill a need for in-home speech therapy services for Black and minority children in underserved communities. Their mission is to provide equitable therapeutic services to ALL people. They know firsthand how healthcare disparities affect people of color, and they aim to level the playing field as it relates to access and quality of services.
Brittney is driven by how life-changing therapy can be to children with disabilities, especially in the Black community. As a Black therapist, she takes pride in being the representation our field lacks. Educating, advocating for, and treating her community brings her joy and helps to fulfill our mission. Communication is essential, everyone deserves a voice, and we're here to help ALL people communicate effectively and Speak Wonders.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Brittney started seeing private clients
- The non-compete clause Brittney dealt with
- The process of applying to take Medicaid
- How Brittney navigated payment issues
- Making your first hire
- The experience of working with school contracts
- How she dealt with imposter syndrome
- The importance of being resourceful as a business owner
- The award she won because of her hard work
- The benefits of getting licensed in multiple states
- The possibilities available to you if you offer telehealth
If you want to be a business owner and have a private practice, you need to get comfortable with problem-solving your way through issues in order to get to the other side. Brittany is a perfect example of someone who is doing just that.
If you would like to know more about how we support SLPs and OTs in the Growth phase of the private practice journey just like we’ve supported Brittney, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Brittney’s website: https://speakwondersspeechtherapy.com/
Follow Brittney on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakWondersSpeechTherapy
Follow Brittney on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7ZPPcrrzQkB8Ts5BcfyDw
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Have you always wanted to start a private practice but are worried it’s too late?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Claudia Davisson who started her private practice after she retired! What started out as a way to supplement her retirement income has turned into a thriving private practice that earns her exponentially more money than she was making when she worked in the schools.
Her private practice is a mix of private pay clients, insurance, and multi-school contracts. She hires contractors to provide services. This is a true private practice success story of someone who went from a side hustle to a booming private practice owner.
Claudia started in the Start Your Private Practice program, and then she became a mentor for her students, where she is truly beloved. Claudia is also an alum of our Grow Your Private Practice program. It has been amazing to watch her progress, and I know you'll enjoy hearing her story and getting to know her in our paid programs.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Claudia decided to start a private practice and go full time
- How multiple contracts grew her business
- The benefits of hiring virtual assistants and contractors
- The power of changing habits when needed
- Non-pushy marketing tips
- Why you can’t give up
- The potential and possibility for your private practice
I just love Claudia. She has such amazing energy and she wasn’t afraid to try something new. She’s a fantastic practitioner and an amazing mentor for the students in the Start Your Private Practice program. If you want to connect with her, make sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook and check out her website and TpT store.
To learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs grow their private practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com or watch our free training at https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Claudia’s website: https://www.allthingsspeechtherapy.com/
Follow Claudia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsspeechtherapy/
Follow Claudia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsspeechtherapy
Get the Private Practice Parent Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Private-Practice-Parent-Guide-How-to-File-for-Out-Of-Network-Benefits-5931879
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In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Renee’ Rohan to talk about how she started her private practice part-time and grew it to full-time. She shares how she learned to set herself apart and find success, even though there were other private practices in her area, because of the huge need in her community.
Renee’ was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, and is proud to call Alabama her home. She received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM), and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. Renee’ holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), which is a nationally recognized credential awarded by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
She has practiced as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) serving adults and children in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics. Renee’ is certified in neuro-muscular electrical stimulation therapy for swallowing (NMES or E-Stim) through VitalStim and E-Swallow.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why Renee’ decided to start a private practice
- The huge need for SLPs and OTs
- How Renee’ got her first clients
- How she marketed her private practice
- The importance of relationships and connections
- How Renee’ shifted her focus based on the market
- The ebb and flow of business
- How she transitioned to full-time
- The work-life balance that Renee’ has with her private practice
If you’re struggling with your job even though you love what you do, Renee’ is a wonderful example of what’s possible. She’s happier now than she has ever been in her career and she gets to enjoy time with friends and family more now because she has the work-life balance that she deserves.
If you would like to learn more about Renee’, follow her on Facebook and check out her website.
To learn how we help SLPs and OTs start their private practices (just like Renee!) please watch this free webinar https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Renee’s website: https://www.encouragingwordstx.com/
Follow Renee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encouragingwordstx/
Watch the free webinar https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar
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For the 200th episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am sharing a very special interview!
Laura Shaw started her private practice in one of the most innovative ways ever. She started while she was a travel SLP, which helped exponentially grow her income on the side while traveling for work.
Laura was a student of my Start Your Private Practice program and my Grow Your Private Practice program, and in this episode, she shares why she chose travel therapy, how she decided to get private clients on the side, how she started her blog, and how she’s grown her private practice.
If you've been thinking about adding private practice as a side hustle, either as a traveler or on the side of your regular job as a way to grow your income, this is a must-listen episode.
Laura is an SLP with a passion for all things speech pathology. Unable to pick just one setting to work in, Laura jumped into the world of travel therapy after her CF and experienced as much as she could—from inpatient and outpatient, to schools, SNFs, and early intervention.
After discovering that no one setting would ever give her the flexibility, freedom, and financial stability she wanted, she decided to dip her toes into the world of private practice. Laura built her practice as a side gig initially, but after turning a school-based travel position into a contracting job through her practice, she hasn’t looked back!
Additionally, Laura is the owner of The Travel SLP, a community focused on connecting and educating current, future, and former travel SLPs.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Travel therapy
- Why Laura started seeing clients on the side
- How she created multiple streams of income
- The way that she created her dream private practice
- School contracts
- How the Grow program helped her level up
- The unexpected way she gets referrals
Before I had Laura on one of the panels for the Start Your Private Practice program, I didn't realize that the job that she was seeing private clients on the side of was her traveling SLP job. This was basically the most creative way to date that I have ever heard of people exploding their income.
Laura is a kind person and an amazing clinician who found a super creative way to earn exponentially more than she would be able to in traditional settings. If you want to learn more from her, make sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram.
To learn more about how we can help you start or grow your private practice (just like we helped Laura!) please visit www.IndependentClinician.com
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Laura’s website: https://www.balancedspeech.com/
Visit the Travel SLP website: https://www.thetravelslp.com/
Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.travelslp/
Follow Laura’s practice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balanced.speechtherapy/
Join the Travel SLP Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetravelslp/
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Are you thinking about starting a private practice in 2023? If so, this episode is for you.
In this week’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing why it’s so important to plan your private practice before you start, and I’m giving a special behind-the-scenes sneak peek into our beginner's bootcamp that’s coming up at the end of the month.
Most speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists are planners. Starting a private practice is a big deal. And my role at The Independent Clinician is to make it faster and easier for you, which starts with planning it all out.
There are so many ways to be in private practice. You can have a solo practice or have an entire team providing multidisciplinary services to your community. You can be a specialist or generalist. You can offer teletherapy or in-person services. The list goes on.
The point is that you get to choose! But in order to build the private practice of your dreams, you need to start with a plan.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- The types of private practice you can have
- Why planning is so important
- Things you need to think of when planning
- What to expect from the Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp
- The important “f-words” when starting a private practice
I believe that starting a private practice is the only way to take full control of your professional, personal, and financial life. So let’s do it! The Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp is both fun and functional and we would love to see you there.
Join our Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp event at www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Private Practice Bootcamp: www.PlanYourPrivatePractice.com
Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp | Winter 2023 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3233791053539740
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Do you have any predictions for 2023? If you’re interested in hearing mine, listen to this episode closely.
In last week’s episode, we looked at our year in review to see how we supported private practitioners in 2022. If you didn’t catch that episode, you can go back and listen to it anytime!
In this episode, I’m sharing my plans and predictions for private practices in 2023.
Whether you already have a practice or you’re planning on starting one this year, you’re going to want to listen closely and maybe even take some notes!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- What you can expect from the Independent Clinician in the new year
- Future content that I have planned
- When you can join the Start Your Private Practice program
- Predictions to help you navigate the coming year
- Why more people are shifting to private practice
- How mindsets have changed since the pandemic
- Why starting your private practice part-time can be limiting
- Deciding how to position yourself
- The popularity of school contracts
- How to make hires in a difficult job market
I hope you’re as excited as I am about the possibilities for private practice. Whether you’re curious about private practice or you’re committed to starting or growing one, I hope you enjoy this episode. I’m wishing you all the best for the new year!
To learn more about how we can support you as you start and grow your private practice in 2023, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com.
Resources Mentioned:
The Independent Clinician: www.IndependentClinician.com
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Do you like to take a look back at your accomplishments at the end of the year? I sure do, and I thought you might like to join me.
This is the first installment of a 2-part episode where I’m taking a look at our year in review and then looking forward to next year.
In this episode, I’m sharing who we helped this year and how we helped them, and in part 2, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming in 2023 and how we can support you in the coming year.
I’m also dropping some major hints about what's coming in 2023 so that you can get excited for the new year! (There’ll be more on this in the next episode.)
Join me to chat about how my business is growing, how things are changing in the private practice space, and what’s next for me and you.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Why so many SLPs are starting private practices
- How we grew as a business in 2022
- Starting 2023 off with a bang
- What to do if you want to start a private practice
- Some of our most popular podcast episodes so far
- How to know if the Start Your Private Practice program is right for you
- What to expect from me in the new year
Thank you so much for listening and being part of the private practice movement. I hope that you have an amazing New Year, and I’ll catch you in 2023.
To learn more about how we can help you start, grow and scale your private practice in the new year, visit www.IndependentClinician.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About The Independent Clinician: www.IndependentClinician.com
Register for Bootcamp: www.planyourprivatepractice.com
Get Help in the Growth Phase of Your Private Practice: www.growyourprivatepractice.com
Get the Clinic Forms: www.privatepracticeforms.com
Learn More About the Book: www.privatepracticebook.com
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Have you ever thought about opening a private practice with a partner?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Mindy Hudon and Rachelle Mauer to talk about how they decided to start a private practice together. In addition to talking about their friendship and partnership, this episode also explores multiple streams of income and how they use it to increase their impact.
Mindy is a speech and language pathologist and the author of the graphic novel, “Kodi’s Adventures: How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatcher,” ASHA Press (publishing date January 2023). She is the creator of Creative Child Magazine’s 2019 Educational Product of the Year, the Bee A Time Keeper® clock, a tool to help young children learn how to see and feel the passage of time. Mindy is the speech and language expert advisor for 30Seconds.com and has been published in newsstand magazines, and blogs.
Mindy is a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist and has spent the majority of her career working with children and adults in clinical facilities, public schools, and private practice. Mindy specializes in executive functioning, myofunctional disorders (OMD), dysphagia, feeding/swallowing, pragmatic language, and early literacy development. Mindy is an author-presenter to other professionals specifically in the area of executive functioning. In her spare time, Mindy is the President of Building Awareness Rocks, a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children with exceptionalities.
Rachelle is a Speech and Language Pathologist who has practiced in a variety of clinical settings including: education, rehabilitation, and hospitals. Her interests include executive functions, literacy, AAC and stuttering. Rachelle specializes in person-centered focused intervention to support emergent language learners and their families. Rachelle is a national trainer and expert author-presenter focusing on stress and its impact on executive functions. In addition, Rachelle provides trainings to support educators within the public schools. Rachelle specializes in evidence-based practices with an executive-function treatment lens.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- What it’s like creating workshops for other SLPs
- When they knew it was time to go on their own
- How private practice enables you to have a greater impact
- The freedom they get from their private practice
- How the partnership works for Mindy and Rachelle
- How they handle referrals
- The importance of an abundance mindset
- How they created multiple streams of income
- Their plans for adding to their team
I hope you enjoyed this episode with Mindy and Rachelle! I love that they've been wanting to do this for a while and they knew that there are children in their area who need what they have to offer. They also created multiple streams of income that allows them to have an even bigger impact on those around them.
In terms of starting your own private practice. Whether you want to do a slow rollout like Rachel or a fast rollout like Mindy, we can help. To learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs start, grow and scale private practices step-by-step, please visit:www.IndependentClinician.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Mindy and Rachelle’s website: https://www.achievectslp.com/
Follow Achieve CT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achievect_slp/
Follow Mindy and Rachelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AchieveCTSLP
Follow Mindy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyHudonAuthor/
Follow Mindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyhudonauthor/
Follow Bee A Time Keeper Clock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beeatimekeeper/
Follow Mindy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindyhudon
Visit Mindy’s 30 Seconds website: https://30seconds.com/mindy/
Where We Can Connect:
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Did you know that private practices are sellable assets?
That means that when you’re ready, you don’t have to close your doors and give away everything you’ve worked for, you can sell your private practice and enjoy a payday!
In this episode, I’m introducing you to Craig Goldslager. Craig is a financial advisor and certified exit planner. He specializes in working with SLPs because he’s married to one, so he cares deeply about the profession and the people in it. Craig has been invited to speak at ASHA and other conferences, and he wants to make sure that SLPs get what they deserve and aren’t selling themselves short. He cares deeply about those of us in the SLP industry and wants nothing more than to see us thrive.
No matter where you are on your private practice journey right now, this is an important episode for you because one day that journey will come to an end, and selling your private practice could be a great way to go. Luckily for you, Craig is here to teach you all about it.
If you want to know how to make money from your business when the time comes to leave it, this is for you.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- Thinking about your future as a speech-language pathologist
- Reaching your financial goals
- How to earn more money in less time
- Why debt isn’t always bad
- Resources available to build and grow your business
- Changing how you think about investing in your business
- Preparing to monetize and sell your business
- How to build a sellable business
- Relying on others who have gone through this process before you
One day, your business will be worth a lot of money. That might seem like a long way off right now, but the earlier you’re aware of it, the better you can set yourself up for success when the time comes. If you want to find out what it might look like to sell your private practice one day, Craig has got you covered in this episode.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Craig’s website: https://utterlyfinancial.com/
Tune in to the SLP Money podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-money/id1500322616
Where We Can Connect:
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Are you ready to finally have more time for your family and for yourself?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Samantha Taylor to talk about how she started her private practice as a way to get more balance in her life to have more time to focus on her son and create advocacy for other children like him.
Samantha is the owner of Olive Speech Therapy located in Rochester, New York. She, along with her husband, have two incredible, creative, and fun-loving boys. Back in 2009, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with the dream of becoming a journalist. During that time, she welcomed her first son and his bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss. Needless to say, she had to quickly re-evaluate what she actually wanted to do with her life as both a mother of a Deaf child and as a professional.
It was through her son and his early journey that she learned about the amazing world of speech pathology and how remarkable it could be not only for the child but the family, as well. She wanted to offer that knowledge and guidance, as well as be a shoulder to cry on and be a person to celebrate the milestones and progress with. When her son was a year and a half old, she took what felt like a leap of faith, and applied for Ithaca College’s Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program and was accepted. She has worked as a pediatric SLP in a variety of settings since May 2013. In 2021, she took a (second) leap of faith and stepped into what was once just a far-off dream by opening up her own private practice.
Through her experiences as not only a mother of a child who receives related services but also as a related service provider, she has learned so much about what it means to advocate for her own child and the children of others. She has learned the value of providing a safe space for people to express their fears, hopes, and dreams for their children without judgment. She has learned the importance of connecting with people not only as a professional but as a human being.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Samantha got started with her private practice
- How she built her first website
- Why Samantha focuses on advocacy
- A typical day as a private practitioner
- The importance of being able to slow down
- Why private practice can help prevent burnout
- What’s next for Samantha’s private practice
- When it’s time to make your first hire
I hope you loved this conversation with Samantha. I love how she created her private practice with balance in mind so that she has enough time for her family and herself too. SLPs and OTs are so giving. But when you give everything you have to others all the time, you burn out. Starting a private practice makes it easy for you add in time for the self-care that you need.
If you want to learn more from Samantha, make sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram.
Do you want help to start a private practice so that you have more balance and time for family and self-care? We would love to help you - just like we helped Samantha.
To learn more, please visit: www.IndependentClinician.com
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Samantha’s website: https://www.olivespeechtherapy.org/
Follow Olive Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olivespeechtherapy
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Are you ready to be a part of the Great Resignation?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Rachel Mangan, a Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about how she took the leap during the Great Resignation. After her son’s cancer diagnosis, she realized that life is precious, and that if you have a dream, you should go for it.
In this episode, she shares how she transitioned from employee to private practice owner, her tips for marketing and systems, overcoming imposter syndrome, and so much more.
Rachel Mangan is the co-owner and CEO of Gabriel Therapy Group. An alumnus of the University of Central Florida, Rachel is nationally certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a Speech Language Pathologist and is licensed in the state of Florida. She also holds her certification through the AG Bell Association for Listening and Spoken Language in Auditory Verbal Therapy.
Rachel loves partnering with families, whose children are Deaf or hard of hearing, to maximize the use of hearing technology for listening and speaking. Rachel’s passion for personal and professional growth encourages others to work hard and succeed. Her experience in executive leadership, grant writing and fundraising for non-profit organizations, and the use of coaching strategies help Rachel support the growth of her clients, families, staff, and business.
She enjoys speaking and providing educational in-services to professionals, pediatricians and schools to raise awareness and spread knowledge about hearing loss and language disorders in pediatric populations. Rachel is inspired daily by her supportive husband, Nick Mangan, children, Lantz (12) , Maddy (8), and Zoey (8).
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How she got started with her private practice
- Why parent coaching is a big part of her practice
- The transition from employee to private practice owner
- How she markets her practice
- Imposter syndrome and the upper limit problem
- The importance of systems
- Her plans for her private practice going forward
- Having a value-based business
I love how Rachel turned a very stressful situation into a new dream for herself, her family, and the clients that she’s serving. She stands strong in her values with her business and she is thriving because of it.
Rachel was part of our two programs. She started in the Start Your Private Practice Program and then transitioned into the Grow Your Private Practice Program. If you would like to know more about these programs and how we can support you on your private practice journey—just like we’ve supported Rachel and most of the people you’ve hard on the podcast—please visit www.IndependentClinician.com
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Rachel’s website: https://www.gabrieltherapygroup.com/
Check out our programs: https://www.independentclinician.com/
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Have you ever fantasized about living internationally and seeing telepractice clients in the U.S.?
It’s totally possible! With teletherapy growing in popularity, you could easily see your clients online while living anywhere in the world and working on a schedule that works for you. When you have your own private practice, you have the freedom and flexibility to make those types of decisions.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Megan Ramirez, a student from my Grow Your Private Practice program, to talk about how she started off working at a telepractice company but ended up deciding to start her own teletherapy practice while living in Argentina. She shares marketing strategies, payer sources, the services she offers, and whether or not she’s a specialist or a generalist.
Megan is a bilingual (English-Spanish) speech therapist and works with children who are primarily between the ages of 2 and 10. Her private practice provides teletherapy services in NJ and NC. She is also licensed in WA and CA. She created her private practice as she currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and wanted more flexibility and a better work-life balance. She also loves being her own boss!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How Megan ended up in Argentina
- Why she decided to start her own private practice
- How she finds her clients
- The payer sources she uses
- The types of clients she sees
- Where she’s licensed
- The flexibility her private practice gave her
- The benefits of growing slowly
If you can’t find a job that you want, create one that you love. Megan is the perfect example of someone who created a private practice based on her needs and now she gets to live wherever she wants while running a successful private practice.
Don't work for a telepractice agency! Cut out the MiddleMan and see telepractice clients through YOUR private practice. This is exactly what Megan shared that she's doing and it's something that you can do too.
To learn about how we can help you start or grow a telepractice-focused private practice, please visit: www.IndependentClinician.com
Resources Mentioned:
Check out Megan’s website: https://www.littlefishspeechtherapy.com/
Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlefish_speechtherapy/
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Are you looking for some inspiration from someone who has started and grown a wildly successful private practice? You’re in the right place.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am joined again by Ebone Williams (a returning guest from one of my most popular episodes of all time!). In that episode, she talked about how she grew her private practice using daycare screenings.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Ebone is talking about getting started on a shoestring budget, investing in her business, how offering daycare screenings has been a big contributor to her growth, her thoughts and suggestions on hiring and retaining staff, and her recent 40 Under 40 Award.
Ebone is a speech-language pathologist in private practice based in North Carolina. She started her private practice with one client, as we all do, but now has grown her practice to serve 460 clients in just a few years.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
- How teletherapy helped Ebone’s business grow
- Why now is a great time to be in private practice
- Ebone’s high retention rate among employees
- Tips for becoming an insurance provider
- How Ebone avoids burnout
- Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome
- Getting started on a shoestring budget
- Tips for doing daycare screenings
There is no denying that Ebone’s story is incredibly inspiring. She is a savvy businesswoman whose private practice is thriving. She’s helping her clients, their families, and her staff thrive too.
If you want to grow a large private practice like Ebone’s or a small one, we can help you. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Ebone’s website: https://www.sapedstherapy.com/
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It’s always a great idea to start your private practice while still working your regular job so that you have time to get things going before you jump all in. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Erin Zink to talk about how she is growing her OT private practice on the side of her full-time job in the schools. Erin Zink is an occupational therapist and parent coach with a mission to support children and their families in their home environment through the use of play, sensory processing activities, co-regulation to self-regulation, developmental skills, and all things OT and FUN!
As a pediatric therapist for 30 years now across many settings (hospitals, early intervention, school, and home) it is through HOPE that she wants to help children and families flourish and grow in connection, success, and independence. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a BS in Allied Health and Sciences (Occupational Therapy).
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Erin got started with her private practice Why the home environment is a great place for therapy How Erin got her first clients Networking tips Why she grew her private practice on the side Why she doesn’t want to leave the school yet The flexibility she gained with her private practice
I hope you found this episode inspirational. Erin is so thoughtful about how her private practice fits into her life and why she chooses to stay in schools while she grows her private practice.
We have enjoyed supporting Erin through her journey and we would love to support you too! To learn more about the Programs we offer to help folks like Erin build successful private practices full-time or "on the side" please visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.IndependentClinician.com).
Resources Mentioned: Visit Erin's website: https://www.ot4hope.com/ (https://www.ot4hope.com/) Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot4hope/ (https://www.instagram.com/ot4hope/)
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Are you wondering what can happen in just a year in your private practice? Many SLPs and OTs that start private practices find that it grows a lot faster than they expected because the need for services is so high. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Dr. Givona Sandiford who I got to meet in the Start Your Private Practice Program, and she shares how she took the leap to start her private practice and grew it faster than she could have ever imagined. Dr. Givona Sandiford is a licensed/nationally certified speech-language pathologist, Certified Autism Specialist, Board Certified Telepractice Specialist, and SHRM Certified Professional with nearly two decades of experience successfully treating the pediatric and adult population with autism and other speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing, and feeding disorders in multiple settings including private practice, schools, hospitals, telepractice, outpatient clinics, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. She has also served as adjunct faculty for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Dr. Sandiford holds an advanced certificate in Assistive Technology and is widely known for her award-winning research on Melodic Based Communication Therapy (M.B.C.T.) for nonverbal autism and her educational apps to assist the nonverbal population with autism.
Dr. Sandiford started Melospeech, Inc. during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to provide consumers with effective options for specialized online or in-person speech therapy. She is a member of ASHA SIG 18, Telepractice
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Dr. Sandiford started her private practice How she got her first clients Her experience being contracted with the state What payment sources she accepts and why The services she offers in her practice Why Dr. Sandiford decided to hire more help Learning from mistakes
Dr. Sandiford has such incredible drive. She was able to build her successful private practice in a short period of time because she wasn’t afraid to do the work. Now, her business is thriving.
For her, it all started in the Start Your Private Practice Program. To learn more about how we support SLPs and OTs across the private practice journey, please visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.IndependentClinician.com).
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Visit Dr. Sandiford's website: https://melospeech.com/ (https://melospeech.com/) Connect with Dr. Sandiford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsandiford/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsandiford/)
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Many SLPs and OTs dream of having the freedom to work with their ideal clients AND have plenty of time for family and self-care. I’m here to tell you that both are possible! And starting or growing a private practice is the perfect way to do it. Why? You get to call all of the shots and create a practice that works for your life with the clients that you want to treat! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, Marcia Church, to talk about her story and how she grew her private practice so that she could work with her ideal clients, earn the income she desires, AND have a schedule that works for her family.
Marcia Church, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Texas Licensed, ASHA certified Speech Pathologist of over 14 years and the owner of Pediatric Speech Stars, a boutique private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She specializes in the birth-5 population both virtually and in-home. In addition, Marcia also offers flexible 1:1 parent and SLP virtual coaching options.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why Marica decided to start her private practice How Marcia got her first clients Parent coaching services Becoming an insurance provider Making your first hire Setting boundaries and saying no Finding your ideal clients Investing in your business
I love how passionate Marcia is about building a private practice that allows her to serve others while serving her family too. She’s the perfect example of someone who built their private practice with boundaries in mind. She believes in balance over burnout and she has mechanisms in place to protect herself as her practice grows.
Want help to grow your private practice just like we helped Marcia? We would love to help you grow your client base, increase your revenue, set up systems, and hire a team inside of the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Visit http://growyourprivatepractice.com (GrowYourPrivatePractice.com) to learn more.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Visit Marcia’s website: https://www.pediatricspeechstars.com/ (https://www.pediatricspeechstars.com/) Follow Marcia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pediatricspeechstars/ (https://www.instagram.com/pediatricspeechstars/)
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Do you feel trapped working at your current employer? You’re not alone. Many SLPs and OTs feel this way. In this episode of Private Practice Success stories, I sat down with Sarah Sweeney, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she felt trapped as well, which led her to start her own speech therapy private practice and turn her life around.
Sarah Sweeney is a board-licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a special interest in orofacial myofunctional disorders and pediatric feeding. She graduated with a Master’s in Communication Disorders in 2017 from the University of Virginia.
Sarah’s special trainings and methods include International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)™, PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), The D’Onofrio Institute Diagnosing and Treating OMDs, DIRFloortime, and Feed the Peds.
During her spare time, she enjoys running, making music, researching, and spending time with her husband Luke, their son Finn, and her big mutt named Beau.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why Sarah decided to start her private practice Surrounding yourself with people who believe in you The importance of exploring your relationship with money Being transparent with your private practice Setting boundaries How Sarah transitioned to having an office space Staying in your zone of genius and hiring The balance you can get with a private practice Using your creativity in your private practice
I love Sarah’s energy, how direct she is, and how she is creating a career and life that she loves. She saw a gap in her community and decided to fill it which gave her so much career satisfaction, freedom, and balance.
To learn more about how we help folks like Sarah inside of the Grow Your Private Practice Program, visit http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com).
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Check out Sarah’s website: https://www.mysunshinespeech.com/ (https://www.mysunshinespeech.com/) Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinespeechandmyo/ (https://www.instagram.com/sunshinespeechandmyo/)
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Are you planning to leave your job in the next few months and shift into your own private practice full-time? Starting your private practice part-time is the best way to start but it’s not the best way to grow. Most folks can handle seeing a handful of private clients after work and on the weekends, but if the word is out about your practice and your caseload is full, it’s time to start thinking about the steps that you need to take to safely leave your job and shift into full-time private practice.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing the 3 steps you need to take to successfully shift into full-time private practice. You’ll learn how to make sure that you’re ready to make the transition and the things you need to have in place so that you can hit the ground running.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The impact of the pandemic on private practices Why you have the capability to run a thriving business Doing the math before leaving your job Picking a date to leave your job Tips for using caseload fillers Questions to ask yourself before you leave What’s included in the Grow Your Private Practice program
I hope this episode is helpful, especially if you’re thinking about leaving your job soon to pursue your private practice full-time. Going all in on your private practice is a big deal and I want to make sure you’re ready for it.
If you want help to shift into private practice full-time and make sure you hit the ground running when you leave your job, we would love to help you. Please visithttp://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/fulltime ( www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/fulltime) to learn more!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Learn more about the Grow Your Private Practice program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/fulltime (www.growyourprivatepractice.com/fulltime)
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Are you looking to start a private practice on the side and transition to full-time private practice pretty quickly? It’s amazing how fast you can grow when you get your private practice started. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Lisa Geary, to talk about how she started and grew her private practice significantly in just one year.
Lisa is a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in a variety of settings including skilled nursing, outpatient rehab, public schools, and higher education. She served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at a university in Maryland, and she also worked as Learning Consultant for an AAC vendor company.
Following her relocation to Virginia, Lisa decided to follow her big dream and open her own speech-language therapy practice. Lisa uses space in her husband's dental office, and she has enjoyed converting former dental operatories into children's therapy rooms.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Lisa got started with her private practice How Lisa got her first clients Tips for working with insurance Standing out in your niche What Lisa was able to accomplish in a year Why businesses need systems to scale Lisa’s plans for hiring and growing her business further Being proactive about your finances
I love how Lisa knew that she wanted to have a private practice and just went for it. Now she is expanding beyond her wildest dreams, and I am so excited for her, her clients, and her community. She is a perfect example of what is truly possible for you when you take the plunge and start your own practice.
Fall Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is open through Friday! If you want help to start your private practice step-by-step and go through the exact same program Lisa did to get her ducks in a row and start seeing clients, https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/launch (come join us!)
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Check out Lisa’s website: https://www.yorktowntherapy.com/ (https://www.yorktowntherapy.com/) Follow Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yorktowntherapy (https://www.facebook.com/yorktowntherapy) Enroll for Start Your Private Practice: http://www.privatepracticecourse.com (PrivatePracticeCourse.com)
Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/) Mentioned in this episode: Register for my free training How to Start a Private Practice Sooner, Easier, and More Profitably Than You've Imagined. Head to www.privatepracticetraining.com to sign up today.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Kristin Kudarauskas, a Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about how she started a private practice that serves her community. Kristin shares her journey of starting her private practice, how her faith supported her through the entire process, and how she uses one of our Casefiller Strategies that we teach in the Grow Your Private Practice program.
Kristin received her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in 2005. Considered a “Jackie of all trades,” she has served families and their loved ones from age 4 to 104 for over 17 years.
Early on, she had the honor to work with students in various public and private school systems, with a specific focus on enhancing communication for students on the Autism Spectrum and with moderate to severe physical disabilities. Kristin transitioned to serving adults with both developmental and acquired speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallow deficits. It has been her dream to open and thrive in her own private practice to serve the greater community in which she lives. She resides in Fredericksburg, VA with her husband, three children, and two dogs.
Kristin holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as her Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of Virginia. A lifelong learner, Kristin enjoys engaging in a variety of continuing education courses to ensure her treatment protocols are effective and timely, providing top-of-the-line evidence-based approaches.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Kristin knew it was time to start her private practice When she decided to go all-in on her private practice How Kristin’s faith has carried her through her private practice journey The values that Kristin operates her business around The importance of building trust within your community Creating a practice that serves you
I have known Kristin for almost 20 years, so I may be a bit biased, but her dedication to her community and her values are truly inspiring. She is the perfect example of someone who had a great career as an SLP and worked in a variety of settings and then finally decided that she was ready to take full control over her professional, personal and financial life.
If you want to know more about our programs and see how we supported Kristin and how we can help you too, make sure to visit https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com).
Also, Private Practice Bootcamp starts TODAY! If you want help to plan a private practice that's perfect for you, https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/sept2022-bootcamp-o (come join us! )This is our last big, free event of the year, so don't miss it.
Resources Mentioned: Join the Private Practice Bootcamp: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/sept2022-bootcamp-o (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/sept2022-bootcamp-o) Check out Kristin’s website: https://www.chancellortherapysolutions.com/ (https://www.chancellortherapysolutions.com/) Follow Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chancellortherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/chancellortherapy/)
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Are you holding back from starting your private practice because you’re worried that you don’t have enough money saved up? This is what I hear from many SLPs and OTs, but you don’t actually have to have a bunch of money saved up! You can keep your costs very low at the start and grow as your practice grows.
In today’s episode of Private Practice Success stories, I sat down with Michelle Eliason who didn’t let the investment scare her. She started her private practice debt-free from her kitchen table and now she has grown it to two different locations!
Michelle Eliason is an Occupational Therapist and private practice owner. She began a consulting company in 2016 and now owns two neurological and physical restorative outpatient practices in New York as well as an online mentorship and resource site for occupational therapy students and practitioners seeking to utilize their full scope in clinical practice.
Michelle is now an OT mentor for our Start Your Private Practice students where she teaches them how to market their services on a shoestring budget, and her trainings have been an invaluable resource.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why Michelle started her own private practice The importance of setting goals How Michelle started her business on a small budget Learning to think like a business owner How Michelle started multiple locations Why quality service over quantity is important Tips for growing your team
I love how Michelle saw a need in her area and decided to fill it. She had a simple beginning and is now experiencing so much success. And guess what? You can do the same! If you have something to bring to the table, you can start from your kitchen table, just like Michelle did. Let us help you get there!
If you want us to help you start or grow your SLP or OT private practice, please visit http://www.indepenendentclinician.com (www.IndepenendentClinician.com) to learn more about our free and paid programs!
Resources Mentioned: Check out Michelle’s website: https://www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com/ (https://www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com/) Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot_outpatient/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/ot_outpatient/?hl=en) Check out the BOT program: https://www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com/bot-portal-experience/ (https://www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com/bot-portal-experience/)
Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)
Referrals can be a powerful tool to utilize in your business. By serving your clients well and forming good relationships with others in related fields, you can change the trajectory of your private practice by receiving referrals. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Yasmin Rios-Schultz, a Start Your Private Practice student who grew her private practice to full-time and now gets a large number of referrals from doctors.
Yasmin Rios-Schultz lives in Austin, TX with her husband, son, and dog. She has been an SLP for 13 years and has owned her adult-focused private practice, Lake Austin Speech Therapy, for 2 years.
She is a mobile therapist and also provides telehealth for those who are outside of her driving range. She is a 6-time marathoner, and a lover of the outdoors, camping, road trips, and travel.
She formed her private practice to be independent and in charge of the decision-making for her therapy services. She wanted to decide her own work hours and gain the flexibility for herself and her family that she didn’t previously have when working for another company.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Getting clients through Medicare Tips for connecting with doctors to get referrals What Yasmin’s private practice looks like How private practices take time to build How her private practice helped Yasmin get Lasik surgery Yasmin’s plans for hiring help so that she can expand her practice The benefits of telehealth
Yasmin is a perfect example of someone who has a lot to offer and physicians in her area are taking note and referring to her. She's working with her ideal client population on her own terms and filling a need in her community. And guess what? You can do that, too! Just like I helped Yasmin get started, I would love to help you get started too.
It's almost Private Practice Bootcamp time! Our big FREE Private Practice Bootcamp event kicks off on September 26th. It's a 3-day event to help you plan a private practice that's perfect for you. It includes lots of participation prizes and giveaways! To register, please visit http://www.planyourprivatepractice.com (www.planyourprivatepractice.com).
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
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As SLPs, a lot of us get into this profession because we just want to help people. Helping people is just what we do. And when we aren’t able to do that, it takes a serious toll on us emotionally. This quickly leads to burnout which can leave you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. But you don’t have to stay that way. You can find more fulfillment by starting your own private practice where you get to build the life you want on your own terms.
In this week’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lydia Lacy, who was feeling stuck and unfulfilled in her job. This led her to start her own private practice which has given her so much more happiness and fulfillment.
Lydia started working for Detroit Public Schools right after graduating in May of 1999. She was placed in a Title 1 elementary school in the heart of the city and then moved around to other settings throughout the district. Lydia and her family moved to Georgia in 2011 where she continued to work in education. She has over 20 years of experience working in the school setting serving students from preschool to high school.
When it was time for a change of pace, she switched over to working for a private practice in 2018 but then moved back to the school setting as a contractor. That’s when she decided that maybe it was time for her to start her own private practice. While researching, she came across Jena’s website and joined her Facebook group then reached out to some local therapists to ask more questions!
As a married mother with four children, Lydia is very busy working her full-time position in the schools while growing her part-time business, Katalyst Speech Therapy. It can be stressful at times trying to navigate each role, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, spending time with her kids, and dating her handsome husband.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Lydia’s journey to starting her own private practice The power of connecting with other people in the profession How Lydia finds clients The benefits of being an insurance provider Lydia’s experience with accepting Medicaid The importance of having a mentor when starting a private practice
I hope you found this episode inspirational. I love Lydia’s persistence and how she finally took the steps and started her private practice. She is the perfect example of someone who wanted to do it, did it, and is now encouraging others to go for it too.
If you would like to learn more about our programs and how we support SLPs and OTS who want our help to start and grow their private practices, please visit https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com. )
Resources Mentioned: Visit Lydia’s website: https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/ (https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/)
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Are you dreaming of more flexibility so that you have time for the things that you love? Starting a private practice is the perfect way to live life on your own terms. You set your hours and you decide what’s important to you. Since it’s your private practice, you get to run it how you see fit.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Tracy Droege to talk about how she grew her private practice with flexibility in mind so that she could still make time for her other passion- tennis. Tracy shares her goals for hiring, marketing tips, and how she plans to integrate systems as she grows.
Tracy Droge is an occupational therapist and certified ADHD provider in Temple, Texas. She started her OT private practice, The Rise Center, in order to have more flexibility as she cared for a sick family member. Although it was born out of a sad situation, she has been able to turn it into a happy one by caring for children and families who benefit from her services.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Tracy has created her practice around her life Tips for prioritizing things that are important When Tracy decided to start growing her private practice The hiring process The systems that have helped Tracy grow her business How Tracy stepped into the CEO role Time management tips for private practice owners
I hope you found this episode inspiring. I love how Tracy created a private practice with flexibility in mind. Between caring for family members and her tennis career, having flexible hours has allowed her to have significantly more control over her time than she would if she was working in a regular setting.
Want help to grow your private practice and get some help with hiring? Visit http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com) to learn more about how we can help!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Check out Tracy’s website: https://risecentertx.com/occupational-therapy (https://risecentertx.com/occupational-therapy) Follow The Rise Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecentertx/ (https://www.facebook.com/risecentertx/)
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of starting a private practice? Many SLPs and OTs feel that way and it’s totally understandable. Starting a whole business can seem like an impossible task when you are already dealing with overflowing caseloads. Rest assured, it can still be done! By taking little steps every day, you will be ready to take on your first private practice clients in no time.
In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Liz Seagrave Tantareanu to talk about how she did it little by little and now has a successful practice. You’ll also learn how she became a Medicare provider and how she deals with things like people pleasing and perfectionism.
Liz is the founder of Golden Coast Speech Therapy Services in San Rafael, California, and has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for over 10 years. Liz's clinical interests include neurogenic voice disorders and Parkinson’s Disease, care of the professional voice, gender-affirming voice therapy, early intervention for language delays and speech sound disorders, and literacy development. She is trained in LSVT LOUD®, SPEAK OUT!®, PhoRTE voice therapy, and Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk®.
Liz received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. Her graduate work included research in the Vocal Function Lab at UW, investigating the construct of listener effort and speech intelligibility in individuals following total laryngectomy.
She completed a graduate internship at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford and a Clinical Fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in West Los Angeles. She has worked across a range of settings and patient populations, including an interdisciplinary pediatric clinic, preschool early intervention classrooms, and acute and outpatient care, before founding Golden Coast Speech Therapy Services in 2020.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Liz got started in the profession and decided to start a private practice When Liz decided to make her first hire How becoming a Medicare provider grew her business Why confidence comes from taking action The importance of doing it scared How private practice allows Liz full control of her professional and personal life The benefits of taking small steps to start your own practice
It’s totally possible to jump into your private practice if that’s what you want. Just remember that it’s also okay if you just want to dabble and take it slow. As long as you do something to move the needle forward, even if it’s just writing what you want down on paper, you’re one step closer to making it happen.
Liz is the perfect example of taking small steps to help you build big dreams. If you want to learn how we help SLPs and OTs start, grow and scale private practices, please visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.IndependentClinician.com).
Resources Mentioned: Check out Liz’s website: https://www.goldencoastspeech.com/ (https://www.goldencoastspeech.com/) Follow Liz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldencoastspeech (https://www.facebook.com/goldencoastspeech) Podcast episode with Rene Robles and Christina Ramos: https://independentclinician.com/where-are-they-now-did-they-open-five-clinics-in-five-years-with-rene-robles-and-cristina-ramos-ccc-slp/ (https://independentclinician.com/where-are-they-now-did-they-open-five-clinics-in-five-years-with-rene-robles-and-cristina-ramos-ccc-slp/)
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Are you a military SLP or OT? It used to be pretty complicated to start your own private practice as a member of the military since you had to relocate more often; however, that’s not really the case now. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Rachael Harrelson, a decorated Navy veteran to talk about how she started a successful private practice on the side of her full-time job. Even if you aren’t in the military, you’ll love this episode because Rachael shares some amazing tips for starting your practice on the side, the importance of Google reviews, and becoming a health insurance provider. Rachael Harrelson, M.S. CCC-SLP is the owner of Southern Star Speech and Language Therapy in Burleson, TX. She is a Texas State licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Prior to starting her practice, Rachael worked in various settings including in-patient rehabilitation, home health, and public schools. Rachael received a Bachelor’s and Master's Degrees at Baylor University and is a veteran of the United States Navy, where she served 8 years as a Hospital Corpsman in the medical field. Rachael has had extensive experience assessing and treating clients with autism, articulation, apraxia of speech, phonological and fluency disorders as well as pragmatic and receptive/expressive language impairments. Rachael believes in a team approach to therapy and therefore encourages collaboration with parents, teachers, and other therapists to provide the most encouraging and successful environment for her clients. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The route Rachael took to start taking insurance How Rachael utilized Facebook groups to grow her practice How military families can still start a private practice What to do if you want to move after starting your private practice How Rachael finds inspiration for her private practice How Google reviews can grow your business The importance of putting yourself out there
I love seeing the ways that students in my program are making their private practice work for them. Rachael wanted to take the summer to be more present for her kids, so she did! She adjusted her schedule to include summer hours where she took 4-day weekends. It’s her private practice, and she calls the shots. Everything that worked for Rachael can totally work for you too. To learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs start, grow, and scale private practices (and how we can help you too!), visit https://www.independentclinician.com/ (IndependentClinician.com). Resources Mentioned: Check out Rachael’s website: https://www.southernstarspeech.com/ (https://www.southernstarspeech.com/) Check out Southern Star Speech on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Southern-Star-Speech (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Southern-Star-Speech) Connect with Southern Star Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernstarspeech (https://www.facebook.com/southernstarspeech) Visit my website to learn about our programs: https://independentclinician.com/ (https://independentclinician.com/) Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)
Are you at maximum capacity with your clients that you see on the side and considering making the leap to full-time private practice? I always recommend starting your private practice on the side, but there comes a time when you grow so much that you have to choose if you want to stay small or go all in. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ali Moulton, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she started and grew her private practice. Ali is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She received her graduate degrees in Speech and Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University. Ali enjoys working with children of all ages and prides herself on having a child-centered approach to evaluations and treatment programs. She has experience working in the medical, clinical, and public school settings and has extensive training in interdisciplinary models of assessment and treatment to optimize outcomes. Ali began her career at Kennedy Krieger Institute and participated in the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) program. She has assessed and provided treatment for children with a variety of communication disorders, including speech sound production disorders [articulation disorder, phonological delay or disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Dysarthria], orofacial myofunctional disorders, cognitive communication disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, and language-based learning disabilities. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Ali got started with her private practice How she knew it was time to go full-time Setting boundaries as you grow How Ali finds her clients Marketing tips The benefits of having a mobile practice The systems that Ali uses to run her private practice
Straddling two worlds is hard. There comes a time when you have to make the leap from part-time private practice owner to full-time. With the Grow Your Private Practice program, Ali was able to make the transition without any stress. I don’t want you to be stressed out in private practice, I want you to be successful like Ali. I hope this episode inspires you to take the leap so that you can start thinking like a business owner and find the success you deserve. If you want help to grow your private practice in a successful vs. stressful way, we would love to help you in the https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (Grow Your Private Practice Program). Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned: Apply to join the Grow Your Private Practice Program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/) Check out Ali’s website: https://www.moultonspeech.com/ (https://www.moultonspeech.com/) Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moultonspeech/ (https://www.instagram.com/moultonspeech/) Connect with Ali on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisonmoultonspeech (https://www.facebook.com/alisonmoultonspeech) Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ Follow Me on...
I am a firm believer that starting a private practice part-time is the best way to start, but it isn’t the best way to grow. Growing your private practice takes time, support, and dedication. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Amanda Donaldson, a Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about how she knew it was time to invest in herself and her business and go all in to grow in a systematic rather than stressful way. Although originally from Canada, Amanda spent most of her childhood in northeast New Jersey. She attended Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania where she completed the five-year accelerated program earning her bachelor's and master's degree as well as a teaching certificate. Immediately following graduation, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Amanda worked for 4.5 years in various public schools and a charter school system. During this time, she worked with children from preschool to 8th grade and has ample experience with speech and language delays, developmental delays, Autism, specific learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, fluency, and nonverbal students. Additionally, she has more than four years of experience working with adults in a rehabilitation setting. She started CommuniCAN Speech Therapy in September 2019 to be able to reach and serve clients and families in their home environments. As a young child, speech and language therapists made a difference in her life as she struggled with the articulation of certain sounds. Now, she is passionate about giving back and making a difference in the lives of others. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Amanda is on track to hit six figures her first year in business Why she chose to have a mobile office Why a smaller caseload creates a bigger impact Ways to attract new clients Marketing tips that Amanda uses to find clients Why Amanda wishes she would have started her private practice sooner Tips for hiring your first contractor or employee
If you have a growing caseload and you’re trying to decide if going all in on yourself and your private practice is your next move, I hope this episode is helpful. People join the Grow Your Private Practice program when they are overwhelmed by their growth and know that they need help to build a sustainable private practice. This is exactly what we're helping Amanda and other growth-focused SLPs and OTs with. Starting a private practice is easier than growing one. If you want help to grow your private practice in a successful vs. stressful way, we would love to help you in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Click here to learn more: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com). Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned: Check out Amanda’s website: https://www.communicanspeechtherapy.com/ (https://www.communicanspeechtherapy.com/) Follow CommuniCAN Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Communican-Speech-Therapy-LLC/100057067825449/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Communican-Speech-Therapy-LLC/100057067825449/) Join the Grow Your Private Practice program: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com) Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)
Are you still dreaming of starting your own private practice? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice students, Patricia Saenz. She started her private practice after just 5 years in the profession! In this episode, she shares why she started her private practice and how she let go of imposter syndrome. She also shares some really good information about how to become an insurance provider. Patricia has been a private practice owner for a little over a year and an SLP for 5. She is a single mom to a wildly outgoing and fun teenage boy. He's 15 and her best friend. Everything she has done was for him and because of him. Her educational journey began in 2008 a year after her son was born. After changing degree programs and attending 7 different colleges over the course of 9 years, she graduated from Our Lady of The Lake University in 2017. She’s worked in school, home health, and clinic settings. She’s always known her path was to be an owner; however, she did not know how soon that time would come. Her practice is built on the foundation of building strong relationships. It is so important to her to have all of her families and patients feel safe, encouraged, cared for, comfortable, and heard. While her practice is still fairly new, she feels more accomplished and fulfilled in her career than ever before. It has also improved her personal life. When she is not working, she is spending time with her family. She enjoys watching movies, going to arcades, and bowling, and her newest activity has been escape rooms! In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Patricia decided to start her private practice How referrals helped her business grow The biggest advertising source for Patricia’s private practice The kinds of clients that she serves in her practice How you can be a generalist and specialist practice at the same time The benefits of working with a team How she got started with insurance How to deal with imposter syndrome
It can be scary to decide to follow your dreams and finally start a private practice. Imposter syndrome may tell you you’re not ready, but people like Patricia are the perfect example of why that just isn’t true. She knows what she wants, she makes it happen, and it is so inspiring. I'm doing a Free Training called “How to Start Your SLP or OT Private Practice" on Tuesday, July 26th at 9 pm EST. I'm going to cover the ins and outs of private practice and major mistakes to avoid. Click Here to register: http://www.privatepracticetraining.com (www.PrivatePracticeTraining.com).
Resources Mentioned: How to Start Your SLP or OT Private Practice Training: http://privatepracticetraining.com (PrivatePracticeTraining.com) Check out Patricia’s website: https://www.theheartoftherapytexas.com/ (https://www.theheartoftherapytexas.com/) Follow Patricia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheartoftherapytx (https://www.facebook.com/theheartoftherapytx)
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I have some big news! After 15 years of teaching SLPs and OTs how to start and scale successful private practices, I’m writing a book. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what went into my decision to write a book, who it’s for, and how to get your hands on a copy when it’s released. This is something that has been on my radar for a long time and it is finally happening. I have been helping people start their private practices since 2008, and I have a lot of levels of people that I serve—everyone from people who are just thinking about getting started or who are considering whether a private practice is for them all the way to people in their “scale” phase. These are clinicians who are looking to grow their income with a multidisciplinary, multi-location private practice. This means I have audiences with different folks who need to hear different messages. One of the largest groups though is the group of people who are still in the schools or hospitals thinking of starting their private practice. These are the people dealing with high productivity requirements, endless paperwork, unnecessary meetings, and low pay. These people are often scared and have a lot of questions about whether they should start a private practice. So, this first book is for those that are on the path to private practice but haven’t started yet. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The types of people I serve What this book is and what it isn’t What’s included in this book The tentative release timeframe for my book How to get the book when it’s released Bonuses that will be included with the book
I am having an absolute blast writing this book for you, and I hope that you’re looking forward to reading it. If you are in my SLP & OT Private Practice Beginners Facebook group, you’ll notice that I am starting to post things about the book! If you’re not in the Facebook group yet and want to be a part of the book creation process, join the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/ (PrivatePracticeFBGroup.com).
Want to be notified as soon as this book comes out and learn how to get the amazing bonuses? Head on over to http://privatepracticebook.com (PrivatePracticeBook.com) and sign up to get notified as soon as it's available!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.privatepracticebook.com (Get notified when the book is available) https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/ (Join the free Facebook group)
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Thinking about leaving your job and going all-in on your private practice? It’s a big decision and it can be intimidating, but it could change your life. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice Students, Sherley Jackson, to talk about her decision to go full-time with her practice as well as hiring, referrals, and so much more. Sherley L. Jackson is a Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech-Language Association and licensed by the Georgia Department of Education and Board of Speech & Language Pathology. With 22 years of experience in the field (in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina), 20 of which have been in the public school system, working with PK through 5th-grade students in special education programs. Sherley earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Florida State University. She earned a specialist degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia. Her primary concentrations include early language development and articulation/phonological delays. Sherley engages in multicultural issues, IEP coaching and development, and new parent training on facilitating language development in everyday home activities. Sherley is recognized as a Hanen Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a Master IEP Coach with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Sherley got started with her private practice How she was able to fill her caseload so quickly The benefits of having a community when running a practice How becoming systems-focused helped Sherley grow Tips for finding the right hire When Sherley decided to go all-in with her practice Sherley’s plans for growth in the future
I hope you found this episode inspiring. I love how Sherley said that if that seed is in you to start a private practice, then that’s what you should be doing. If it’s been planted, it’s not going anywhere! You just have to take those steps to make it happen. Are you ready to leave your job and go all-in on your private practice just like Sherley did? Want support with getting more clients, setting up systems, understanding your finances, and becoming a CEO? If so, we would love to support you in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (Click here) for more information. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Check out the Grow Your Private Practice Program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/) Check out Sherley’s website: https://shoutsltherapy.com/ (https://shoutsltherapy.com/) Follow Shout Speech and Language Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoutSLtherapy/ (https://www.facebook.com/shoutSLtherapy/) Follow Shout Speech and Language Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoutsltherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/shoutsltherapy/)
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the growth of your private practice and wondering if it’s time to hire? Or do you know that it’s time to hire but you don’t know who or how to do it? When you first start your private practice, it’s completely normal to wear all of the hats; however, as your private caseload and demand start to grow, you will reach maximum capacity. There are only so many hours in a day that you can see clients and since seeing clients should be your priority, you might start to drop the ball about things like billing. You may have started with no intention of ever hiring anyone, but as your practice grows, you’ll start to get more referrals than you can handle. That’s when it’s time to start thinking about hiring. Among many other things, hiring is something that we help folks do in the Grow Your Private Practice program. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am sharing everything you need to know about hiring because whether you are in the hiring stages now or will be soon, this information will help you immensely. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: What the messy middle of growing your private practice looks like When to think about hiring Why hiring is an investment, not an expense The two different types of hires you’ll make Questions to ask yourself before hiring
Getting support during the hiring process is invaluable. No one knows how to make their first hire until they do it. Just like learning to become an SLP or an OT, it takes time and practice, but it is essential to growing your private practice and income. If you're interested in learning more about how we help growth-focused private practitioners with the hiring process, visit http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/hiring (www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/hiring) and fill out the quick form below! Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/hiring (Check out the FREE hiring training) Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)
Summer is here, and it is the perfect time to start dipping your toe into the waters of private practice! This is something that is often on people’s to-do lists for years before they finally take action, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Take advantage of the opportunity to get your ducks in a row over the summer so you can start taking on your first few clients. You might be thinking that by only seeing one or two clients to start, it isn’t really a private practice—but it actually is, so in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am helping you finally get started because I truly believe that there is no better time than right now. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why summer is the perfect time to start seeing clients The importance of setting your business up legitimately How much you could make if you start this summer How to determine if there is a need for your services in your area The legal protection you need in place when you start your business What forms of payment to accept when you start taking clients How to find clients
I am here to teach you the true, legal way to finally start that private practice you have been thinking about. You don’t want to put yourself or your license at risk by cutting corners or not treating it as a legit business, so these are the first steps you’re going to want to take. All that being said, starting your private practice is not as complicated as some people make it out to be. I hope this episode helps you understand the basics of what you need to know to get ready now to start accepting clients this summer. It's not too late to start seeing private clients this summer. For more information and support, join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/ (here)!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/ (SLP & OT Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group)
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Sometimes you just need to go all-in on your private practice in order to achieve fast results. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, Olivia Rhoades, to talk about her experience in the program. We talk about what led to her decision to grow her private practice, how she differentiates her practice from others, how she made her first hire, and so much more. If you are interested in growing your private practice now or in the future and want a first-hand account from someone in the program, this episode is for you. Olivia Rhoades is a speech-language pathologist by trade and a player at heart. To her, playtime is not an event, it’s a mindset. Every day…from the therapy room to the living room, she observes how taking a play-based approach to everything builds stronger relationships and provides the foundation for meaningful learning. Throughout her career, she has served on committees, presented at conferences all around Michigan, and has had the privilege to help develop the communication skills of countless children. After six years working in elementary schools, she took the plunge into the world of private practice by founding Play Awhile, LLC. At home, she’s a wife to one cute husband, momma to one cute toddler, and favorite cuddler to one cute terrier. Together, her family loves to hike, camp, bake, dance, and explore their own backyard! A career in speech-language pathology is always fulfilling, but she is especially interested in early childhood language, AAC, communication differences related to autism, and building inclusive communities for all. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Olivia made the decision to go all-in on her private practice How she hired four people in her first six months The way Olivia differentiates herself from other private practices Nontraditional ways to grow your private practice How virtual assistants can help your practice The balance a private practice can give you The benefits of investing in yourself
Olivia is such a great example of someone who joined one of my programs, did the work, showed up for the calls, went through the modules, and took full advantage of the programs and all they had to offer. It was so amazing to see everything she was able to accomplish in such a small amount of time. Every decision that Olivia has made has contributed to her growth and success with her private practice. Do you have an existing practice and want help with hiring, growing your client base, setting up systems, and becoming the CEO of your practice? Visit https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (GrowYourPrivatePractice.com) to learn more!
Resources Mentioned: Check out Olivia's website: https://playawhile.net/ (https://playawhile.net/) Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playawhilespeech/ (https://www.instagram.com/playawhilespeech/) Follow Olivia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playawhilespeech (https://www.facebook.com/playawhilespeech) Grow Your Private Practice: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/)
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Ready to start your private practice but worried about the legal aspects? You’re not alone. This is something that holds many SLPs back because they want to make sure they do it all legally but they don’t know where to start. The truth is, It can be risky to start a private practice if you don’t set it up the right way in the beginning. This is why I feel it’s my duty to help SLPs with this process. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am sharing how you can successfully protect yourself and minimize your legal, personal, and financial risks. As SLPs, we are generally pretty risk-averse. This is why many don’t choose to start private practices in the first place. We are perfectionists and we tend to be afraid of making mistakes. However, making mistakes isn’t a bad thing. Mistakes are a learning opportunity, so don’t let that deter you from going after what you want. There are easy ways to minimize risk. It may feel scary when you are just getting started because there is so much to learn. But in my courses, I teach you everything you need to know to get started in a secure, low-risk way. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why mistakes are learning opportunities What essential protections you need Why your start-up costs aren’t as high as you may think Professional liability insurance and why it’s important Why protection is your most important expense Documents you must have when you start your private practice
I hope this episode inspires you to get started. Yes there are risks, yes you will make mistakes, but the biggest risk associated with starting a private practice is not starting at all. The steps to getting your business protected aren’t as complicated as you think! Don’t let that be the thing that holds you back. I am running a special promotion right now so you can get my lawyer-reviewed legal form templates that you can completely customize and make your own. If you’re the kind of person that would rather be safe than sorry, these are 100% worth the investment. https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/ (Check them out here! ) Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned: Grab the Private Practice Clinic Forms during our 2 Day Promo Event: https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/ (https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/)
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Have you ever wished you had more financial security as an SLP? We all know that many SLPs are overworked and underpaid, but what if I told you that you could make as much money as you want while setting your own hours by starting your own private practice? It is possible! Today on Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Danni Augustine, to talk about how she started her private practice with a bang and is now on track to retire both herself and her husband in their forties—yes, you read that right! Danni has been an SLP for 5 years. After working in a variety of settings, she found her love for dyslexia intervention, myofunctional therapy, feeding, and all things birth-3. Not only has diving into these areas helped her business but it allowed her to fall in love with the SLP field again. She went from almost switching careers to now having a "boutique-style" private practice in Baton Rouge, LA, serving families in an office and home setting. Connecting with her families and building relationships is what gets her up every morning (and her 20-cent coffee of course). In addition to her love for therapy, she has found a new passion for helping other SLPs gain freedom in their finances and careers. She is hoping to build a community of SLPs grounded in transparency, humility, and understanding the immense value of having a plan. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How your private practice can fund your retirement Why it’s not greedy to want to be paid more for your skills The freedom and flexibility of working for yourself Tips for creating more financial freedom and security Mindset tips for running your own private practice How genuine connection will help you find more success The importance of relationship marketing How to budget and prepare to start your private practice How private practice can help you with your financial dreams
It’s not greedy for you to want to get paid what you deserve. You should be able to make the income you want while also feeling fulfilled and working the schedule you want. Private practice can open so many doors for you financially just as it did for Danni. If you loved what Danni had to say, send her a https://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/ (DM on Instagram) and https://speechgoods.onpodium.com/ (check out her podcast). She has such amazing messages and tips for SLPs who want to do what she did. Want to learn more about the ins and outs of private practice and grab a free Private Practice Salary Calculator? https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Watch our free on-demand training.)
Resources Mentioned: Visit the Thrive Therapies website: https://www.thrivetherapiesla.com/ (https://www.thrivetherapiesla.com/) Follow SpeechGoods on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/ (https://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/) Listen to the SpeechGoods podcast: https://speechgoods.onpodium.com/ (https://speechgoods.onpodium.com/) Check out the SpeechGoods YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCXhWiFSIuyq6qefLqievg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCXhWiFSIuyq6qefLqievg)
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Have you ever dreamed of starting a private practice that brought in six figures? When many people think of starting their own private practice, they think of it as a side income, but it doesn’t have to be. You can grow it as much or as little as you want. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Samantha Asher, to talk about how she grew her private practice to six figures while only working 3 days a week. She is able to support her family financially with her private practice and also be there for her kids every day. Samantha Asher, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and the CEO of Green Light Speech and Language Services, LLC. Green Light specializes in providing effective feeding, language, and speech therapy that children genuinely enjoy. Samantha built Green Light on the principles of responsive feeding and parent-child-therapist collaboration. Samantha also develops and shares content about responsive feeding and therapy strategies through her Instagram page @greenlightspeechtherapy. Outside of the speech world, Samantha is a loving, happy wife and mother. She has two young children and a large rescue pup. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The tremendous need for private practices Why it’s completely normal to be nervous The benefits of having a community of people on the same journey How Samantha managed her private practice while moving to a new state How to know it’s time to take your private practice full-time Why it’s okay to ask for reviews Hiring team members Samantha’s plans for her private practice moving forward
We all want the time to spend with our families while still providing for them. Starting your private practice is the first step to creating the life you want. It is totally possible to make a full-time income while only working part-time hours, and Samantha is proof of that. She was able to build a six-figure private practice while only working three days a week and taking her daughter to ballet class. The possibilities really are endless. If you are inspired by Samantha’s story, the programs she did were the Start Your Private Practice program and the Grow Your Private Practice program. To learn more about how we support SLPs and OTs just like Samantha, visithttp://www.independentclinician.com ( www.IndependentClinician.com) to learn more about our free and paid programs. Resources Mentioned: Check out Samantha’s website: https://www.greenlightspeechtherapy.com/ (https://www.greenlightspeechtherapy.com) Follow Green Light Speech Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlightspeechtherapy/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/greenlightspeechtherapy/) Follow Green Light Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightSpeechTherapy (https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightSpeechTherapy)
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Do you ever wish you could hear from students who have gone through the Start Your Private Practice program directly? If you want to hear their words, their experience, and their outcomes after completing the program, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am introducing you to five of my amazing Start Your Private Practice students so you can hear it for yourself. You’ll hear from Ty Renee Jones, Emily McCullough, Hannah Haleudeth, Ruth Maldonado, and Meera Raval Deters. In this interview, they are sharing some really personal stories of what they faced in their jobs such as anxiety, depression, homophobia, ADHD, and burnout, and how their private practice helped them cope with it and become stronger and more successful as a result. This is a powerful panel interview that originally aired as part of our most recent private practice bootcamp event. It was so amazing that I wanted you to hear it, too.
If you love an underdog, a success story, and hearing amazing obstacles that real-life people have overcome, this episode is going to blow you away. All of these Start Your Private Practice students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations about private practice as you do, but they decided to go for it and create a new life and future for themselves and their families.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The types of clients that students work with Where to find your clients How to find referrals in a new area The benefits of Facebook groups and a supportive community How confidence comes when you take action How private practice has allowed these students to live more authentically What private practice did for these students Tips for anyone thinking about investing in the program
If you haven’t felt supported in the institute that you’re working for, a private practice may be just what you need. You can create your own business with your own values and live and work more authentically for you
I know it can be scary to invest in yourself, but as these students have said, it is so worth it to get your time and freedom back. You are worth the hard work that it will take to get there! Starting a private practice is a big decision, but it could also be your best decision.
Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice Program opens this week! Come join the students you heard on this episode in the Program and let us help you start YOUR private practice. https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/launch (Enroll here! )
Resources Mentioned: Enroll in the Start Your Private Practice program: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/launch (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/launch)
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Have you ever felt burnt out with your job as an SLP? As busy practitioners, it can be overwhelming to think about starting a business while trying to manage our full-time jobs. This is why maternity leave is the perfect time to take the leap.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ashtyn Mouton to talk about how she did just that. For Ashtyn, after becoming a mother, a flexible schedule was more important than ever because she needed to be there for her daughter whenever she needed her. Ashtyn knew that investing in herself was key to taking control of her personal, professional, and financial life.
Ashtyn Mouton, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is the owner of Simple Speech Therapy. She is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in the Central Florida area. She has been practicing as an SLP for over 6 years and has worked with children and adults of all ages in schools, skilled nursing facilities, and in private practice.
Ashtyn holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She graduated from Florida State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Science and Disorders and graduated from Valdosta State University in 2015 with a Master of Education degree in Communication Disorders.
Ashtyn is thrilled and motivated to be offering speech and language therapy to children in the Davenport and Orlando areas. As a new mom, she understands the importance of creating trusting relationships with people who engage with her child. She looks forward to building lasting relationships with her clients and their families.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How to gain momentum when starting your practice Tips for renting an office space How Ashtyn made the decision to leave her school SLP job Why you don’t need a brick and mortar office to start How to decide on what to make investments in Tips for starting your business without debt The benefits of being private pay only
Ashtyn is the epitome of the perfect Start Your Private Practice student. She invested in herself, she did the work, and she now has a successful private practice to show for it. She is growing at a rate that is comfortable for her and she gets to call all of the shots.
Want to learn more about the program that Ashtyn went through? Head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar) to take my free training.
Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice Program is opening soon! https://independentclinician.com/waitlist/ (Click here to hop on the waitlist )and get notified as soon as we open.
Resources Mentioned: Visit Ashtyn’s website: https://www.simplespeechtherapyfl.com/about (https://www.simplespeechtherapyfl.com/about) Follow Ashtyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplespeechtherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/simplespeechtherapy/) Check out Ashtyn’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Simple-Speech-Therapy-Llc (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Simple-Speech-Therapy-Llc) Get on the Start Your Private Practice Program waitlist: https://independentclinician.com/waitlist/ (https://independentclinician.com/waitlist/) Watch the free webinar: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)
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Are you ready to take your private practice full-time? I know when you are first getting started, it can seem overwhelming to think about everything you need to do to get to that point. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, we are talking to one of my students, Kristin Beasley, who started her private practice and grew it from zero to 10 clients in one month!
She provided high-quality service to her clients and the referrals started rolling in. She took her private practice full-time and now enjoys much more balance and fulfillment than ever before.
Kristin has extensive experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, as she has worked in several settings, including public and private education, early intervention, pediatric and adult medical facilities, and clinic-based and home health settings. Kristin has experience in a multitude of speech, language, and feeding disorders, ranging from birth through adulthood. While the understanding, knowledge, and experience provide a foundation and basis for therapy, Kristin’s passion for families and relationships brings her skills to life. Kristin’s primary focus is the importance of building and growing relationships with her clients and families.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 2003 and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University in 2006. Kristin holds credentials with the American Speech and Hearing Association and is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona.
Kristin lives in Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and two Goldendoodles. Hiking, traveling, and exploring new adventures are a few of Kristin's favorite things.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why Kristin almost left the field of speech pathology How she decided to start a private practice How referrals grew Kristin's business quickly What Kristin did to take her practice full-time What Kristin’s business looks like now How she utilizes different payers sources that send her referrals Kristin’s mentality when her business faces a setback
I love that Kristin pointed out that there are seasons of life that are really hard and there are really beautiful seasons. Yes, starting a private practice can seem hard, but just think about how beautiful it will be when you reach your business goals.
I have had so many students that have really impressed me and Kristin is one of them. She stands out as someone who keeps her eyes on the prize and does exactly what it takes to make it happen.
If you are just starting out, the https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Program) is for you. If you have already started and are looking to grow your business, the http://growyourprivatepractice.com (Grow Your Private Practice) program is what you need.
I'm doing an upcoming training specifically for SLPs and OTs looking to shift into private practice full-time. Visithttp://growyourprivatepractice.com ( GrowYourPrivatePractice.com) to fill out the quick form and get your invitation!
Resources Mentioned: Follow West Valley Speech on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westvalleyspeech/ (https://www.instagram.com/westvalleyspeech/) Check out Kristin’s website: https://www.westvalleyspeech.com/ (https://www.westvalleyspeech.com/) Register for the Grow Your Private Practice training: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/)
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Are you in the growth phase of your private practice journey? If so, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you. It features two of my coaches from the Grow Your Private Practice Program, Adrienne Fuller and Tami Teshima. Both of these amazing coaches sat down with me to talk about 5 tips for growing your private practice. We talked about marketing, finances, hiring, and so much more. Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the Clinical Director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida. She began her journey as a middle school teacher to students with learning disabilities, where she developed a desire to help children build a strong foundation for learning. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire.
For the past 15 years, she has worked in many settings as a Speech-Language Pathologist including, schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and finally in private practice. Adrienne is also the co-writer of the book, “Putting Your Dreams to Work, Keys to Setting Up Your Private Practice,” a how-to manual for opening a therapy practice. She is passionate about making all children from all backgrounds more confident in their speech, language and communication abilities. Today SpeechBuilders LLC has more than 9 therapists and assistants that treat children in the Central Florida area.
Tamiko, who goes by Tami (pronounced "Tommy"), is a former teacher turned speech-language pathologist. She received a Master of Arts in Education, Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Grand Valley State University. Tami opened Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC in May 2019 after working as a school-based speech-language pathologist. Her vision was to provide comprehensive, client-centered speech-language services as accessible as possible.
Tami's areas of speech interest include articulation and phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), expressive/receptive language delays, fluency (stuttering), and orofacial myology. Tami also provides gender-affirming voice modification services, both individually and in a group-format class that she offers quarterly.
In addition to client-centered work, Tami also acts as a consultant for the Autism Alliance of Michigan, providing training for parents and caregivers throughout the state of Michigan. She is a mentor in the Start Your Private Practice Program with The Independent Clinician, where she supports new SLP private practice owners start their own businesses. Most recently, Tami began working as the team SLP for an Approved Autism Evaluation Center through Acorn Health. Tami holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as well as a Speech-Language Pathology license from the state of Michigan and the state of Maine.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Advice for the messy middle of running your own private practice The power of shifting from an employee mindset to a CEO mindset The importance of knowing your numbers Why daycares are a great resource to partner with How to keep your expenses low in the beginning Tips for deciding what to outsource Why readiness is a choice Why now is a good time to start a private practice Our top favorite business books
Tami and Adrienne have both grown their private practices from nothing into something amazing. They now have employees and administrative support, they have brick and mortar locations, and they have systems to make their business run more efficiently. They have both stepped into the role of CEO of their private practices. These are the type of people you want to learn from and surround yourself with when you are learning and ready to grow!
If you are looking for support to grow your private practice because you’re leaving your job soon and you want to...
Starting a private practice is such an amazing way to branch out and do your own thing. It enables you to work with your dream clients on your own terms. One of my favorite things about private practices though is how it can open so many doors to you that you didn’t even dream were possible. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Theresa Harp to talk about how she went from running her own private practice to starting a second successful business in a totally different niche.
Theresa Harp is a mother of four and a New Jersey native. She is a certified speech therapist and listening and spoken language specialist who opened a private practice for children with hearing loss in 2014.
As she began juggling the increasing demands in her home and her business, she began to study time management and productivity and discovered strategies to maximize her time. These interests led to the creation of an entirely new business called The Time Tamers, which provides time management consulting and coaching services to busy women.
Theresa partners with her clients to create customized plans so that women can accomplish their goals and spend their time doing exactly what they love.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Theresa started her private practice The importance of setting boundaries in your professional life Why Theresa kept her private practice small How and why she shifted to coaching How Theresa connected speech pathology with her coaching business Why your mindset is the most important part of making a change Why progress is more important than perfection The flexibility you get when starting your own private practice
I love to think of starting a private practice as a “choose your own adventure” experience. You can choose to do whatever you want with it! And if down the line, you feel called to shift focus and change directions, that’s okay!
Starting a private practice gives you so much flexibility. You can take the knowledge of what you learned in your business and apply it to anything you want to, just as Theresa did! If you want to hear more from Theresa, make sure to listen to her https://www.thetimetamers.com/podcast (podcast) and https://www.facebook.com/thetimetamers (join her Facebook group)!
Applications for the Grow Your Private Practice are now open! Visithttp://growyourprivatepractice.com ( GrowYourPrivatePractice.com) and learn how we help growth-focused SLPs and OTs shift into private practice full-time and truly become the CEO of their business and their lives.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Visit the Sound Speech website: https://soundspeechnj.com/ (https://soundspeechnj.com/) Visit The Time Tamers website: https://www.thetimetamers.com/ (https://www.thetimetamers.com/) Join The Time Tamers Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/thetimetamers (https://www.facebook.com/thetimetamers) Listen to The Time Tamers podcast: https://www.thetimetamers.com/podcast (https://www.thetimetamers.com/podcast)
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What are you passionate about? Something I love about being an SLP is that you have so many opportunities available to you after you get certified. You can work in traditional settings or you can do my favorite thing and start your private practice. Once you have your private practice, the sky is the limit on what you can do!
Whether you’re interested in school contracts, having multiple locations, a brick-and-mortar clinic, or just becoming your own boss, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories.
I sat down with Ebony Green to talk about her journey as an SLP CEO and how she made it all happen. She has a wealth of knowledge on running your own business as an SLP so I was so excited to have her as a guest.
Ebony Green, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from The University of Texas at Austin. She then joined a highly selective national teacher corps known as Teach for America and committed four years to teaching in underserved communities. During her time in the classroom, Ebony taught bilingual elementary school students for two years and then taught Spanish at the high school level for two years. Ebony worked closely with other teachers and professionals at her school.
Ebony decided to pursue a career in speech language pathology after spending time in IEP meetings and working alongside the SLP and other special education staff at her school in Houston, TX. While in her final year of teaching Ebony began taking post-baccalaureate courses at Texas Woman’s University to learn more about speech language pathology and became an SLP-A. Ebony later moved to Arizona and completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Speech Language Pathology at Northern Arizona University and became an SLP.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Ebony landed her first school contract and how it impacted her business How school contracts work The pros and cons of contracts Ebony’s School Contracts Masterclass & SLP Business Suite The importance of having multiple streams of income Why your network matters How your mindset impacts your success
No matter how saturated the market might seem, you have something unique to bring to the table and you can be successful!
If you were moved by what Ebony and I had to say and are using it as proof that this is 100% possible for you too, I urge you to get in touch with us. We can help you whether you want to go the private practice route, the school contracts route, the Teachers Pay Teachers route, or something else. There is an opportunity and a need for you to start the SLP business you’ve always wanted to.
Mark your calendar! Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice opens on May 23rd! http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Click here) to get notified as soon as we re-open.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Visit Ebony’s Website: https://casaspeechaz.com/ (https://casaspeechaz.com/) Follow Ebony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slpcontractsqueen (https://www.instagram.com/slpcontractsqueen) Check out the School Contracts Masterclass: https://contracts-2-coins-for-slps.teachable.com/p/slp-school-contracting-masterclass (https://contracts-2-coins-for-slps.teachable.com/p/slp-school-contracting-masterclass) Check out the rest of Ebony’s courses: https://theslpbusinesssuite.teachable.com (https://theslpbusinesssuite.teachable.com) Join the waitlist for Start Your Private Practice: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
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Are you a planner? Most speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists are! Deciding to start your own private practice is a big deal. My mission is to make the whole process easier and faster for you, but it all starts with planning.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am going to be sharing why you need to plan it all out before you start, and I am doing this by giving you a special behind-the-scenes look into our beginner bootcamp event.
There are so many ways to be in private practice. You can have a solo practice where it is just you or you can have a whole team providing multidisciplinary services. You could be a specialist or a generalist. You could provide in-person services or teletherapy. The possibilities are endless and you get to choose!
However, before you can build the private practice of your dreams, you have to plan it first. This is important because you’ll need to consider things like NPI, liability insurance, and marketing—just to name a few.
Planning your private practice is exciting and fun! You are literally building the business of your dreams and there’s nothing better than that. I want to be able to assist you with a fill-in-the-blank system that helps you put it all together. In my Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp, I give you the same planning training that I offer the students in my Start Your Private Practice program.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The different ways you can run your private practice Why it is so important to plan it first Why the bootcamp is so beneficial The value, offers, and bonuses included inside the bootcamp Why the best way to start your private practice is to take action
There is so much included in the bootcamp because I want you to get the most value so you can finally start taking those first steps to start the private practice of your dreams. There are so many people out there looking for the exact services you have to offer.
Now is the time to start planning your private practice, so you can focus on things like your future, family, fun, and flexibility. Private practice is the only way to take complete control over your personal, professional, and financial life. https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/april-2022-bootcamp-o (Sign up for the free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp here! )
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/april-2022-bootcamp-o (Register for the free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp)
Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)
Summer is coming up and it is the perfect time to start dipping your toe into the waters of private practice and start seeing some clients! This is something that is often on people’s to-do lists for years before they finally take action, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I want to help you get set up so you can start this summer because there is no better time than right now.
Summer is still a few months away, but now is the time when you need to start getting your ducks in a row so that you will be ready to take on those first clients.
You may think that by only seeing one or two clients to start, it isn’t really a private practice- but it actually is! There is no such thing as “under the table” private practices. You must get your business set up legally so that you don’t get into any trouble later on.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why summer is the perfect time to start seeing clients The importance of setting your business up legitimately How much you could make if you start this summer How to determine if there is a need for your services in your area The legal protection you need in place when you start your business What forms of payment to accept when you start taking clients How to find clients
I am here to teach you the true, legal way to finally start that private practice you have been thinking about. You don’t want to put yourself or your license at risk by cutting corners or not treating it as a legit business.
All that being said, starting your private practice is not as complicated as some people make it out to be. I hope this episode helps you understand the basics of what you need to know to get ready now to start accepting clients this summer.
If you are ready to get started, make sure to check out our https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/april-2022-bootcamp-o (Free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp.) This event starts on April 4th! If you want to see clients this summer or in the next year, you don't want to miss this.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/april-2022-bootcamp-o (Free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp)
Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)
Do you enjoy offering telepractice? Have you ever considered offering it through your own private practice instead of an agency that pays peanuts? If this is something that interests you, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you. I sat down with Elise Mitchell to talk about the opportunity to offer teletherapy to your own private clients and also to share some success stories from other Start Your Private Practice students who are offering teletherapy either exclusively or in addition to their in-person services.
Elise Mitchell is a Speech-Language Pathologist, owner of The Therapist Support Network, and Head of New Practice Development with The Independent Clinician. As the owner of The Therapist Support Network, Elise focuses on providing affordable intervention materials to SLPs and OTs.
She has spent the majority of her clinical career in telepractice, specifically contracting and managing school-based telepractice services in addition to serving private telepractice clients. Mitchell’s current position as Head of New Practice Development for The Independent Clinician allows her to assist SLPs and OTs with accessing resources to start, grow, or scale a private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What teletherapy is The benefits of offering telepractice through your private practice Why there is such a large demand for teletherapy Why it isn’t as difficult to get licensed in other states as you may think What to do if you want to contract with the school Why your location doesn’t matter to your clients in teletherapy How to choose the right telepractice platform Online assessment resources
I hope you enjoyed this episode and found this conversation about how you can add teletherapy services to your own private practice helpful. It’s not as hard as you think it is, you just have to know where to start!
If you want to learn how to start your own telepractice-based private practice, send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) with the word "Telepractice" or reach out to Elise Mitchell directly following this link: http://m.me/elisemitc (http://m.me/elisemitc) and she's happy to talk more about logistics and set up.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: Reach out to Elise on Facebook: http://m.me/elisemitc (m.me/elisemitc) Connect with Elise on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisemitc (https://www.facebook.com/elisemitc) Check out her website: https://thetherapistsupportnetwork.com/ (https://thetherapistsupportnetwork.com/)
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Having a part-time private practice is the safest and smartest way to get started. I actually don’t recommend that SLPs or OTs jump full-time into running their own private practice to start. People are so surprised to hear me say that but the truth is, when just starting out, I recommend that you start part-time on the side of your regular job for a few different reasons.
The first is that it decreases your financial risk when you leave your job and allows you to have those benefits while growing your business. This works wonders for calming those nerves about embarking on your private practice journey.
The second is that it helps you test the waters and make sure that going all-in on private practice is right for you. The last thing you want or need is to dive into being a private practice owner only to find it’s not right for you.
The third reason is that you can start generating income on the side that you can use to pay off debt, build up your savings, reinvest in your business, or use on fun things before it becomes your sole income.
Your private practice starts with one client. This time is perfect for getting all of your ducks in a row so that when you go full-time with your business, you are fully prepared for the work that comes with it.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why SLPs and OTs are starting their private practices on the side now more than ever The benefits of starting parent coaching Why now is the perfect time to start The things people think you need to get started and why you don’t actually need them Why it doesn’t cost as much to start as you think The things you do need to get started with your private practice
Starting your private practice is simpler than you think. You don’t need to go all out right from the start. Babysteps are the way to go. Starting as a side hustle will help you create the business of your dreams in the easiest way possible.
Ready to get started? Spring enrollment for Start Your Private Practice is just around the corner! Let's make sure you get notified as soon as we re-open so that you can get set up and ready for summer. https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Get on the waitlist here! )
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Join the waitlist)
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Many new SLPs hold back from starting their own private practice because they don’t believe they have enough experience to venture off on their own, but that isn’t true! You can start your private practice as soon as you have something to bring to the table. Specializing is a great way to increase your referrals and find success sooner, even if you are a new SLP.
In this episode, I sat down with Sydney Bassard to talk about how she started her own private practice that focuses on deaf and hard-of-hearing children and literacy early on in her career and how she created multiple streams of income to increase her success.
Sydney knows that she can run her private practice in whatever way works for her. She is a multi-passionate person and is using her private practice as a way to focus on more than just one of them.
Sydney Bassard is a private practice SLP in Charlotte, NC. She graduated with her B.S. in Public Health in 2017 and her MSP in Speech Pathology in 2019. Sydney received both her degrees from The University of South Carolina.
Prior to opening her own private practice, Sydney worked in outpatient pediatrics as a member of the cochlear implant team. Her private practice, The Listening SLP, LLC, is founded on the principles to "Listen.Learn.Advocate" with the clients and families she serves.
She is enjoys sharing strategies for incorporating language and literacy throughout daily routines via @thelisteningslp on Instagram and Facebook. Outside of being an SLP, Sydney enjoys digital content creation, hiking, enjoying time with friends and families, and spoiling her dog, Kinsley.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Sydney decided it was time to start her private practice The benefits of specializing Why you don’t need decades of experience to start your private practice The importance of continuing education when you have a private practice The benefits of creating multiple streams of income Branching out with teletherapy
Life is short, so we need to be doing things that we love to do, that we are fulfilled by, and that are providing a service. Starting a private practice is a great way to create the career of your dreams, just like Sydney did.
If you are interested in hearing more from Sydney, I highly recommend you follow her onhttps://www.instagram.com/thelisteningslp/ ( Instagram) for inspiration and tips.
Want help to start your own private practice? Spring Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice is coming up so https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (let's get you on the waitlist!)
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Join the Waitlist) https://www.thelisteningslp.com/ (Visit Sydney’s website) https://www.instagram.com/thelisteningslp/ (Follow Sydney on Instagram)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Follow the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
Have you ever wanted to offer a specialty service? When you start your own private practice, you have the freedom to create the job of your dreams for yourself. If you are passionate about a certain service or population, make that your specialty! This helps you become known as “the one” to go to for that service so you can put your business on the fast track for success.
My guest in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is Mallory Millet, a Start Your Private Practice student. Mallory is a speech therapist who carved out a niche for herself based on her passion and where she saw a need.
Mallory Millet is a Speech Pathologist who specializes in pediatric feeding disorders. Her focuses include infant reflux, infant oral development, and bottle feeding. Through her professional work, and with a lack of support during her own babies’ feeding journeys, she created The Feeding Mom. It is here that she provides in-person and virtual support to empower parents through their feeding journeys locally and around the world. Her philosophy is: every parent deserves to love feeding their baby.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Mallory’s journey to starting a private practice How specializing can help you grow The importance of referral marketing and social media marketing The benefits of parent coaching and how to add it to your services Other things you can offer in addition to therapy in your private practice How to price your services and when to raise your prices
I love how Mallory created a really unique space for herself by offering both pediatric feeding therapy and parent coaching. So many SLP’s and OTs say that they miss collaborating with parents in schools. With your own private practice, you have the freedom to add parent coaching if it is something that you are passionate about.
There is no one way to run your private practice. You are in charge of what you offer and what you don’t! Want to learn how to offer your own private therapy services just like Mallory? https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Join the waitlist for the Start Your Private Practice Program) so you can sign up during Spring Enrollment. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://the-feeding-mom.passion.io/ (Check out Mallory’s courses) https://www.thefeedingmom.com/ (Visit Mallory’s website) https://www.instagram.com/infant.feeding.specialist/ (Follow Mallory on Instagram)
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Have you ever felt called to start a private practice that serves the underserved populations in your community? Some of my most successful Start Your Private Practice students are bilingual and have started their private practice to serve linguistically diverse populations. This population often faces a long waitlist for bilingual service providers. They are in desperate need of people like you!
In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Ana-Maria Jaramillo, to talk about how she decided to start her own private practice for the bilingual community and drastically increased her impact while also increasing her income.
Ana-Maria Jaramillo, M.S., CCC-SLP is a nationally-certified bilingual pediatric integrative speech-language pathologist with extensive experience providing speech-langauge therapy to children ages birth to 18.
She is the owner and founder of Voz Speech Therapy, a private practice that provides individualized services in English and Spanish in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Her area of specialty is working with children in early intervention, ages one to six years old, with autism spectrum disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, oral-motor disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, learning disabilities, fluency disorders, social language impairments, and articulation disorders.
She graduated cum laude in 2013 with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and obtained her bachelor’s degree in child psychology and sociology from Saint Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at NYU and is pursuing a clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology from Northwestern University.
When she isn’t treating patients, Ana-Maria is actively speaking at local high schools and offering webinars on ways to diversify the field of speech-langauge pathology through her organization DiverCity SLP.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why Ana-Maria decided to start a bilingual practice Why you don’t need tons of money to start your practice How Ana-Maria transitioned from a mobile private practice to a brick and mortar setting The power of in-person networking Why when you’re truly ready, the people will come How Ana-Maria is using her expertise to increase diversity in the field
Ana-Maria is such a powerhouse and she is a great example of the incredible things you can accomplish and the impact you can make if you set your mind to it. Starting your own private practice can open the doors for you to do the things you’re really passionate about.
Want to start your own private practice serving underserved populations? Make sure you https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (get on the waitlist) for The Start Your Private Practice Program for when we re-open in the Spring!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://vozspeechtherapy.com/ (Check out Ana-Maria’s website) https://www.instagram.com/anamariaslp/ (Follow Ana-Maria on Instagram)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Follow the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
For SLP’s who focus on adult care in their private practices, one of the most important things to learn is Medicare. Many of our adult patients utilize it to pay for the care they need. But how do you set it up for your private practice?
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Katie Brown, to talk about Medicare in the private practice setting. Katie runs her own practice for adult patients which has given her a lot of experience and knowledge on taking Medicare payments.
Billing Medicare can be scary for SLP’s. We have all been there! Katie is making it easier than ever for SLP’s to get enrolled, learn how to bill properly, and document their services through her new program Mastering Medicare for SLP’s.
Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. She owns a private practice called Neuro Speech Solutions which specializes in therapy for adults with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders. Katie is passionate about providing meaningful, functional therapy to those with aphasia and cognitive impairments related to stroke and TBI.
Outside of her private practice, Katie is active in the SLP community. She is an advocate for person-centered care and creates digital materials aiming to help other medical SLPs feel more confident in providing personally relevant therapy. Katie is a mentor for the Start Your Private Practice Program and an SLP consultant for the aphasia app company, Tactus Therapy. She volunteers for several non-profits and provides a monthly workshop for brain injury survivors.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: What is included in Katie’s Medicare program What mistakes to watch out for when applying for Medicare Why it’s okay if a claim gets denied and what to do if it does How long the process of getting everything set up takes Why Katie’s course will work for you even if you are already seeing Medicare clients The cost of inaction in your business
We need more private practices out there that will accept Medicare. Katie is a phenomenal example of taking action. The more you delay figuring out Medicare, the more you and your patients will miss out. There’s no better time than now to get started!
Want to join Katie Brown's Master Medicare for SLPs Program? I am a proud affiliate and have a Coupon Code to save you some money. http://www.medicareforslps.com/jena (Use this link )to register with the special coupon code.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.medicareforslps.com/jena (Master Medicare For SLPs) https://www.instagram.com/medicareforslps/ (Follow Medicare for SLP’s on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions/ (Follow Katie on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/groups/314911213835051/ (Join the Medicare For SLP's Facebook group) https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/ (Neuro Speech Solutions)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Follow the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
This is a very special episode of Private Practice Success Stories! This is part two of a Student Success series I did where you’ll hear from three SLPs who have successfully started Adult medical-focused private practices and three SLPs who have started specialty or bilingual practices full-time or “on the side.” Sometimes hearing the stories and successes of others is just the jolt of inspiration you need to get the ball rolling in your own private practice. This episode is meant to inspire you and show you real-life examples of people who have really done it and are out there running their own successful private practices.
Can you have an adult-only practice? The answer is YES! These students are proof of that. They started their private practice without any previous business experience and without learning about private practices in grad school. That means that you can do the exact same thing.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Reasons why medical-based SLPs become interested in starting private practices The impact mentors had on me and my practice Why I cover Medicare in The Start Your Private Practice System Interviews with 6 of my students from the course
Just because the speech industry is mostly dominated by pediatric services doesn’t mean you can’t find plenty of success working with adults only if that is what you are passionate about. There are so many adults in your area that are desperately searching for someone like you!
I hope that you enjoyed hearing from Adult Medical and Specialist Private Practitioners! After listening to their stories, do you see what is possible for you too?
If you want to learn the ins and outs of private practice before jumping in, come to my free, on-demand https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/training (training) to learn the steps to get started and major mistakes to avoid.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/training (Free Training: How to Start Your Speech Therapy Private Practice )
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Follow the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
What is your favorite population to work with as an SLP? Who are the clients that light you up? If you have a dream population that you want to serve, go out and serve them! This is one of the main reasons you should start your own private practice.
If you are passionate about a certain population, diagnosis, or disorder, you can make them your priority by starting your own practice and getting them the help they so desperately need.
This was the case for my Start Your Private Practice student Alex Wynters. She knew that she wanted to work with adults with Parkinson’s, dementia, MS, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and so much more. She took her passion for this population and made her own business out of it and now she is making a difference in the lives of those she works with.
In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, you’ll get to hear how she did it and the tips she recommends to anyone ready to do the same.
Alexandria has been treating the adult and senior population for 10 years, working for some of the top healthcare systems in Philadelphia including Penn Medicine at Home & Hospice Services with the Penn Medicine hospital network and Mercy Home Health with Nazareth Hospital.
After her beginnings in-home health 6 years ago, she realized the unique challenges and services needed by those living with chronic conditions. Often seen as "frequent flyers" by their healthcare team, with their concerns frequently swept under the rug as being "the usual complaints" she continued to see this population underserved.
It's the exact reason she decided to work with adults & seniors with chronic conditions. Due to her special abilities to build authentic relationships with her patients and communicate to their healthcare team (including physicians, specialists, and other therapists), she has been able to help her patients see significant gains, not only with their speech therapy goals but their overall health.
She believes that your progress in speech therapy takes a second seat to your mental health, advocacy abilities, health literacy, and food access which is why she focuses on a whole-body approach to therapy.
As a healthcare advocate and caregiver for her own father living with Parkinson's and dementia, she promises to treat you like you're part of the family.
Alex is also the co-founder of SHE x SHINES, a platform for multi-passionate women. Her mission is to help career women with an entrepreneurial spirit, break traditions and redefine their work by leveraging their skills. She is a big believer in exploring the jobs & passions that make you happy....bonus if a glass of champagne is included.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Alex’s journey to starting her private practice How Alex chose what population she wanted to serve The holistic approach Alex takes with her clients in her practice The steps Alex takes to grow her business and her plans for the future Tips for dealing with imposter syndrome Why you can get started now instead of waiting until you’re older
Sometimes you need to find something outside of the box to make you feel good about your job. If you can’t find the type of job you want, you can create it! I hope you loved this episode. Alex’s passion for her clients is truly so inspiring.
Are you in our private Facebook group for SLPs and OTs interested in private practice? If not - https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners (make sure you request to join the SLP & OT Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group!)
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://thewynterwellnessgroup.com...
Many of us have heard and practiced “collaboration over competition” and that’s for a good reason! This abundance mindset could be what sets you up to build the successful private practice you’ve always dreamed of. If you are thinking of starting a private practice in a big city with a lot of therapy options, you may be feeling intimidated and wondering how you can possibly stand out when there are so many options for clients to choose from. Instead of seeing all of the so-called “competition” in your area and getting discouraged, you can instead see them as collaborators and referral sources. It is possible to work together with these other clinics and practices to serve the clients in your area and position yourself in a way that will bring you success no matter the size of your city. If you’re thinking of starting your private practice in a big city, you’ll love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. We are talking with my Start Your Private Practice student Meera Raval Deters about starting in a bigger market and how she positioned her practice for massive growth this year. Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions, a concierge practice that provides in-home and online Speech Therapy to Houstonians and Texans. Meera received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2006. She has worked in a variety of settings over the past fifteen years. Meera specializes in accent modification and child language, with an emphasis on autism. When she is not thinking about speech, Meera loves to spend time with her husband Jeff, cook, watch Hallmark movies, and go on walks with their dog, Daisy. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Thinking of your “competitors” as collaborators or referral partners instead How you can choose what kind of clients you want to work with The impact of creating a referral network The supportive culture inside of the Start Your Private Practice program The overwhelming need for more speech therapy providers Why you need to do your market research before you start your practice
I love Meeras’s drive, dedication, and the methodical way she started her practice as a way to serve more people on a deeper level. Her commitment to collaboration over competition is truly admirable.
Private practices aren’t just job settings, they’re a movement. If you are ready to get started, you’re in luck. Enrollment for Start Your Private Practice is open. Visithttp://www.privatepracticeprogram.com/ ( www.PrivatePracticeProgram.com) to sign up and let us help you start your private practice.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/planchallenge (Start your Private Practice) https://superspeechsolutions.com/?fbclid=IwAR2L49KeIH7vidz_2zMNkzK5qy9HES6TPxanerIbzmmBggQinhVumrM7rUY (Check out the Super Speech Solutions website) https://www.facebook.com/superspeechsolutions (Follow Super Speech Solutions LLC on Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/superspeechsolutions/ (Follow Super Speech Solutions on Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/superspeechsolutions/?viewAsMember=true (Connect With Super Speech Solutions on LinkedIn) https://superspeechsolutions.com/interviews-1 (Speech Therapy Magazine, Podcast, and Live Interviews From Meera)
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Winter Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice Program is open through January 28th at midnight Pacific. The price is increasing by $500 so be sure to join now and lock in the price and lifetime access! Visit http://www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com (www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com) to join!
Is this the year you finally take the leap and start your private practice? I talk to many people in various stages of their private practice journey. Some have established private practices already, some are just getting started, and some haven’t taken the plunge just yet because they are waiting for the perfect time. This could mean that they are waiting until their kids are grown up, until they have more time, until they can afford it, etc. I have heard it all, and I totally get it. Life can be crazy! However, if you really want something, you have to learn to make it a priority. If you are tired of putting off your dreams of owning your own private practice, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you.
Jchelsea Noe joined me in this episode to talk about why there is never a better time to start than now!
Jchelsea (pronounced “Chelsea”) Noe is a 25-year-old mom of two and owns Noe Nonsense Therapy. Serving early language learners to help them increase their quality of life and academic growth; Jchelsea started her business under unique circumstances.
Jchelsea joined my START Program in the Spring of 2021 and by Fall 2021 was joining the GROW program - having exceeded all of her original goals. Jchelsea currently contracts to rural school districts in Missouri and is planning to grow her private practice caseload. Still early in her career, Jchelsea hopes to continue to grow Noe Nonsense Therapy and create a life she doesn’t need a break from.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why you can’t wait for financial freedom, you have to create it How Jchelsea knew it was time to start her own practice The benefits of being an action taker How to recognize when there is a need and seize the opportunity The benefits of starting a practice as a younger clinician How you can create your contracts to fit your life The power of word of mouth marketing
If you are an action taker and are ready to do the work as you go, you are ready to start your private practice! You don’t have to have all of your ducks in a row, they will fall into place later. No website? No problem. No social media? It’ll come later. You can skip steps and then circle back later. It’s your business, and you can build it in a way that feels right to you.
If you are ready to jump in, join us for the Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp! I’ll help you plan out a private practice that you’ll love in just three days. It’s all taking place from January 17th to the 19th. https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/bootcamp (Register for free here! )
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/bootcamp (Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/training (Start Your Private Practice free training)
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What if you had a chance to be your own boss without quitting your job? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Dani Newcombe is here to talk about. When you work for someone else, they dictate your hours, your caseload, which clients you see, and your pay. I used to think of private practice as a type of work setting, but now I see that it is a vehicle that can get you the freedom and pay you deserve.
Think of it as a “choose your own adventure” opportunity! It can greatly increase both your income and impact if you want it to. Dani and I are discussing this and more specifically, how and why she works in both the school setting and private practice.
Dani Newcombe is a school and private practice SLP in Indiana. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 2018. She is currently in year 4 as an SLP. She owns her own practice, The Messy SLP, LLC and you can find her posting videos for comedic relief on Instagram @themessyslp
She is currently working on her clinical doctorate with an estimated graduation date of August 2022. Outside of being an SLP, Dani is planning a wedding for April 2022, enjoys being active, and loves playing with her pup.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The freedom that a private practice brings you Why it’s easier to start than you think Dani’s advice for anyone considering starting a private practice Why it can help defeat burnout How to price your services in your private practice
I hope this episode gave you the inspiration you need to take the leap and finally start the private practice you’ve been dreaming of.
If you are ready to start your journey, I have you covered! Join our Free Private Practice Bootcamp that starts on January 17th! In 3 days, I will help you plan a private practice that's perfect for you! You can join here: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/bootcamp (Plan Your Private Practice Free Bootcamp)!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/bootcamp (Plan Your Private Practice Free Bootcamp) https://www.instagram.com/themessyslp (Follow Dani on Instagram)
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I always love to start the new year off with some predictions for private practice, so in this episode, I am sharing what I'm predicting, how you can be at the forefront of all of this knowledge, and how to adjust accordingly. I do an episode like this at the beginning of every new year for a couple of reasons. First, I love watching trends happen and predicting things. Second, I want the Independent Clinician audience (that’s you!) to have a heads up so that you know where to place your energy. I am not always right, but I have been doing this long enough to be able to make some pretty good predictions over the years! In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why I think more SLPs will start private practices on the side The most popular reasons why SLPs will start private practices The pattern I am seeing when it comes to the growth of private practices If I think that student loan debt will be canceled in 2022 What I think will happen with telepractice in the future Why you need to advocate for coverage in 2022 My tips for hiring in 2022
What do you think of these predictions? I want to hear! I love to chat with other private practitioners in my audience, so no matter what your private practice goals are in 2022, send me a DM over on https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Instagram)!
If you're interested in getting help to start your own private practice in 2022 and you want to shortcut the process and not waste any more time, money, or energy figuring it out your own, the Start Your Private Practice program is perfect for you! I invite you to sign up for the waitlist at https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist).
If you want to learn more about how we help private practitioners level up their practices and their lives, visit https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.growyourprivatepractice.com) and submit an application!
If you need help starting, growing or scaling your private practice in 2022, you can also visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.IndependentClinician.com) to learn how we can support you as well as explore the resources I have available!
Here’s to your success in 2022! Cheers!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.independentclinician.com (www.IndependentClinician.com) https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.growyourprivatepractice.com) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
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A part-time private practice is a great option for anyone that is interested in starting a private practice but that isn’t sure if they want to take the leap into it full time. To be honest, I didn't even know that part-time private practice was an option when I first started my private practice, but now it is how I teach the students in the Start Your Private Practice program to get started.
In this episode, I am talking about how to start working with private clients part-time or on the side of your job, so you can see how it can work before you do any leaping or jumping into private practice.
This is the easiest way that you can start a private practice, and it is how I started mine. I am sharing how I got started, what I learned along the way, and how you can do it too!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How I got started in private practice part-time What I charged when I started How many clients I was seeing each week on the side of my job How part-time private practice changed my confidence and finances The many different ways you can make private practice yours
I hope this episode gives you some things to think about - just like it gave my friends some things to think about, many of which ended up joining me in private practice.
I really encourage you to play with the numbers and learn how much can you earn in private practice. Use the Private Practice Salary Calculator to:
1.) Play with the Numbers and See What's Possible Through Private Practice 2.) See Your Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Estimated Income 3.) Estimate What It Would Take to Reach Your Financial Goals (Part-Time or Full-Time)
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.privatepracticesalarycalculator.com (www.PrivatePracticeSalaryCalculator.com)
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Danni Augustine is a speech-language pathologist and alum of the Start Your Private Practice program who was able to pay off $52,000 worth of debt and double her school SLP salary through her private practice. Isn’t that impressive?! She is very much into finances, so she educates other SLPs on how to get ahead financially.
This episode features an Instagram Live that Danni and I did where we discuss several ways that SLPs can get ahead financially without fear.
Throughout the episode, we talk about so many things, but we focus on the importance of investing in yourself so you can improve your finances as an SLP. Whether you already have a private practice or you are interested in starting one, these tips all about finances will help you prepare for a better financial future.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The rate of inflation and how that relates to our salaries Starting a private practice as a way to create other streams of income Investing in yourself as a way to make more money Investment mindset versus transaction mindset Why SLPs should be earning more Whether or not you should wait to start your private practice until you pay off your debt Examples of smart ways to invest your money as an SLP
Danni is an action taker, and that is clear in this episode. If you're an SLP who is stressed out about finances and wants to get out of debt, I hope this episode with Danni is super helpful to you.
To learn more about Danni's Augustine's Budget without Burden, click here: http://www.thespeechgoods.com/a/oafmx (http://www.thespeechgoods.com/a/oafmx). You can message her with any questions you have about it too over on Instagram.
You can also send me a DM with the word “calculator” and I will send you a resource that will help you figure out your finances and understand how to make your private practice happen.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Send me a DM with the word “start” or “grow” - whichever one you need help with! We will figure out if I can help you, and if I can, I will guide you to the right resources and/or program.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.thespeechgoods.com/a/oafmx (http://www.thespeechgoods.com/a/oafmx) https://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/ (https://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/) https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners (https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners)
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Only a handful of speech-language pathologists were offering telepractice before the pandemic, but our entire profession switched to telepractice overnight once it started! Some speech-language pathologists absolutely love it and some prefer in-person. Those who love telepractice are trying to find ways to continue to do it because they love the flexibility it offers. I always tell those clinicians to start their own private practice and offer teletherapy!
Starting a private practice that offers teletherapy is a lot easier and cheaper than you’d think, so in this episode, I am breaking down how you could do it and telling you about some clinicians that have implemented teletherapy into their private practices!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why you should consider cutting out the middleman How business licensing differs for telepractice Whether or not you should take insurance Examples of how clinicians offer private practice differently The benefit of convenience to both clinicians and clients
If you are ready to use your clinical skills to earn what you're worth and have the flexibility that you crave, private practice is the number one way to accomplish this.
It's completely up to you as the business owner to decide if you want to offer telepractice, in-person services, or a mix of both. Decide what's right for you and what's right for your clients!
Learn how to start a private practice that offers teletherapy in the Start Your Private Practice Program. Visithttp://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist ( www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) to sign up!
Also, if you have SLP friends who are burned out and seeking other job opportunities, send them over to my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more about how to work for themselves!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician) Emily McCullough’s Episode: https://independentclinician.com/building-a-private-practice-and-safe-space-for-lgbtq-clients-and-families-emilys-story/ (https://independentclinician.com/building-a-private-practice-and-safe-space-for-lgbtq-clients-and-families-emilys-story/) Martha Horrocks’s Episode: https://independentclinician.com/balancing-her-life-private-practice-and-tpt-business-with-martha-horrocks/ (https://independentclinician.com/balancing-her-life-private-practice-and-tpt-business-with-martha-horrocks/) Katie Brown’s Episode: https://independentclinician.com/adult-focused-private-practice-success-with-katie-brown/ (https://independentclinician.com/adult-focused-private-practice-success-with-katie-brown/) Gloria Miller’s Episode: https://independentclinician.com/building-a-private-practice-and-safe-space-for-lgbtq-clients-and-families-emilys-story/ (https://independentclinician.com/building-a-private-practice-and-safe-space-for-lgbtq-clients-and-families-emilys-story/)
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Are you a Type A or Type B SLP? There is a belief that speech-language pathologists who identify as Type A SLPs are more suited for private practice, and before I started my Private Practice, I thought the same thing!
As a Type B SLP myself, the thought of this made me very nervous because I was worried that I wouldn’t be successful.
In this episode, I am sharing my thoughts and feelings on this idea now as well as some data that I think you will find very interesting!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What I feared before I started my private practice The things I did to stay organized and on top of deadlines Why I started my education company How to leverage your unique strengths The strengths of Type A SLPs versus Type B SLPs
I was shocked in the best way when I realized that a lot of SLPs are Type B! I love it when false beliefs, assumptions, and stereotypes are challenged, including my own.
Private practice isn't for any one type of person. It's for anyone who has the drive and the inclination to help people!
Instead of trying to be someone else or wishing you were more Type A or Type B, why don't you let all of that go and lean into your strengths? Especially in Private Practice, you can focus on the things that you are good at, and you can rely on your team to do the things that you aren’t so good at.
Whether you're Type A, Type B, or somewhere in between, and you're interested in starting your own private practice, make sure that you hop on the waitlist for the Start Your private Practice Program over at https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)!
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
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If you're an SLP who is stressed out right now and working in a school, a hospital, early intervention, a university clinic, or someone else's private practice, this is a must-listen episode. It features a conversation that I had with Lauren Hermann that originally aired on Instagram Live. We discussed common stressors that SLPs are facing right now and how they can advocate for themselves. Lauren is a speech-language pathologist, author of the book titled But My Speech Is Fine, and copywriter for various SLP and healthcare businesses. She's passionate about advocating for the SLP profession and improving interprofessional practice.
Lauren and I both believe that if you're stressed out by how things are going at work, you have to do something about it. This conversation will give you the tips and confidence to do exactly that.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The benefits of starting your own private practice What you need to get started in private practice Self-limiting beliefs that many SLPs have Defining which underserved community you could serve How easy it can be to start a private practice with the right guidance How stress affects our ability to help others
Sometimes life has various twists and turns and initial plans end up changing. Those changes can be scary to navigate, but they often leave you in a much better place. Lauren is a great example of someone who has taken control of the twists and turns in her career and has come out on top. She is so much better for them and so is her career!
Remember, if you want things to get better, you have to make them better! Don't wait for opportunities. Create them.
SLPs are creating new lives for themselves every day through my program the Start Your Private Practice program. If you're curious if it's right for you, head over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) to sign up for the waitlist and get notified as soon as we re-open the Start Your Private Practice Program!
If you just want to talk about the program and whether it's right for you, send me a DM with the word “start” on Instagram. My handle is @independentclinician.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) http://www.instagram.com/slp.advocate (www.instagram.com/slp.advocate) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hermann-25412349 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hermann-25412349) Link to Lauren’s book: https://rb.gy/vksnsz (https://rb.gy/vksnsz)
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Everything is figureoutable. Do you believe that? I do!
My guest, Dr. Dawn Moore, does too, so she is joining me to share her private practice success story. We talk about how she got started, how she grew, and the challenges that she has faced along the way.
Dr. Dawn Moore ClinScD., CCC-SLP, COM® is the founder of Expressions Speech, Language, & Myofunctional Center in Burlington, North Carolina. She is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Additionally, she is a Certified Orofacial Myologist® through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). Dr. Moore has over 23 years of experience in Speech-Language Pathology, earning her clinical doctorate in 2018.
For 15 years, she practiced in the schools of North Carolina as both a clinician and Lead SLP with recognition as a Teacher of Excellence and expanded into pediatric private practice in 2010, serving children of all ages. Her main interests include orofacial myology and speech sound disorders (articulation, phonological delay, and apraxia). She uses her own program, Let’s Hear It For /R/! which was the subject of her doctoral capstone, to correct the difficult /r/ sound. For phonology, she uses and teaches others how to use Barbara Hodson’s Cycles for Phonology due to the success she continues to have with the program.
Dr. Moore became a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) after struggling to find help for her own daughter with a severe tongue thrust. Through this training and practice, she is presenting across the country educating SLPs, orthodontists, ENTs, and dentists about the impact myofunctional disorders have on speech, feeding, chewing, breathing, and dentition.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Transitioning from the schools into private practice The learning curve that comes with billing Finding the right people and the right clients for your private practice How to get your name out there and get referrals Making your private practice work with the help of SLPAs Learning from others and applying those lessons to your own practice
There are times when Dawn mentions challenges associated with private practice throughout this episode, but keep in mind that everything is figureoutable. When you hit a roadblock (which you will) it's worth trying to figure out a way around it.
If it was easy all the time, everyone would do it! What separates those who are successful from those who are not is persisting versus giving up when things get difficult.
One of the best ways to be successful in private practice is to make sure that you have a network of people who can support you. My programs offer a community of like-minded private practitioners who help you navigate the bumps and celebrate the wins.
To learn more about how I support private practitioners at all levels of private practice, visit https://www.independentclinician.com (www.independentclinician.com) to see how I can support you too!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.expressionsspeech.ciom (www.expressionsspeech.ciom) https://www.facebook.com/expressionsspeech (https://www.facebook.com/expressionsspeech) https://www.facebook.com/expressionsseminars (https://www.facebook.com/expressionsseminars) http://www.expressionsseminars.com (www.expressionsseminars.com) http://www.whereisyourtongueresting.com (www.whereisyourtongueresting.com) https://independentclinician.com/building-a-practice-with-slpas-jessicas-story/ (independentclinician.com/building-a-practice-with-slpas-jessicas-story)
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Should you take private pay or insurance for your private practice? There are pros and cons to each of these options! In this episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I'm discussing the options and helping you decide which route to go.
I want you to know that there is no one way to do it, and you get to choose which one feels best for you and for your community. You can always start with private pay and then branch out into becoming an insurance provider later if you need to increase your volume of clients!
I've helped over 10,000 SLPs start, grow, and scale successful private practices using both private pay and insurance, so I am answering your questions about billing, how to decide which payer sources to accept, and more.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: What I recommend to most SLPs Deciding what your rate is with private pay Which option allows you to start your private practice quicker The pros and cons of payer sources What a superbill is and how it works for practitioners and families
Getting paid in private practice is really important because the business needs money to support it, but remember, you get to decide which sources you accept and you can always change your mind later!
In the Start Your Private Practice Program, we teach SLPs how to bill for private pay insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, and how to give superbills, so whichever route you choose, you will know exactly how to do it.
If you want more information on how to start a private practice step by step, head over to https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to sign up for one of my free trainings or one of my paid implementation programs!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com)
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Do you want to create a business or businesses that help pay the bills, but also make sure that you have a work-life balance? You’re going to love this episode with my guest, Martha Horrocks, because she is doing exactly that! Martha has a private practice, a TpT business, AND a Boom Learning business, but she intentionally keeps her businesses smaller and more manageable to make sure that she's maintaining a work-life balance.
Martha is the owner and speech-language pathologist at Martha Speech, LLC - a pediatric private practice that serves children across Maine via teletherapy. Martha will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of her practice in November! She also shares resources and ideas related to her passion (fluency disorders) on her professional Instagram, Martha Speech, and creates materials for SLPs on Teachers Pay Teachers and Boom Learning.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Choosing your own adventure as a private practitioner Learning where you are most effective as a clinician Creating the business that serves you and your community Why success doesn’t always mean having a huge private practice Word of mouth, SEO, and more marketing strategies Why it’s okay to start small with private practice
I love that Martha is not only passionate about both of her businesses, but they pay the bills and allow her to have the balance that was missing when she worked in the schools.
Private practice isn't just a work setting, it's a vehicle to help you get what you want and also help the people around you get what they need.
If you've been thinking about private practice for a while and you are inspired when you finish listening to this episode to learn more about it, make sure that you visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.independentclinician.com) to get more information about The Start Your Private Practice Program (the same program Martha went through!)
Resources Mentioned: http://www.marthaspeech.com (www.marthaspeech.com) http://www.instagram.com/martha_speech (www.instagram.com/martha_speech) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Martha-Speech (www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Martha-Speech) http://wow.boomlearning.com/author/marthaspeech (wow.boomlearning.com/author/marthaspeech)
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Do you struggle with putting yourself out there? Does this affect your ability to market your private practice or hold you back completely from starting one? Do you have so much going on in your life that you can’t even begin to believe that having a successful private practice is in the cards for you? Unfortunately, all of these feelings are pretty common. To help you with that, I am joined by Amanda Modrowski in this episode because she has overcome all of those feelings. She is going to share her story and share some pretty incredible marketing strategies and tips too.
Amanda Modrowski is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has worked in almost every setting in her career. After working in multiple settings, she realized that none of them let her practice speech pathology in a way that fulfilled her and didn't add mountains of paperwork or stress to her life. So, Amanda went looking for another option and found it when she discovered Jena's SYPP program.
After slowly beginning in 2018 to get her “ducks in a row” while working full-time in a public school system, she finally pushed past the fear and went full-time into private practice in the summer of 2020. Since getting her first client, she has never second-guessed her choice and has never felt so happy and fulfilled working with her private clients.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Creative ways to get paid How to market your services How you can use your time wisely to build connections Getting past the fear of putting yourself out there Using business cards, brochures, flyers, and more Getting prepared and starting small Pushing past fear to find your niche Making more of an impact Tips for starting a private practice during a busy season of life
If you have a lot of things going on in your life and you needed to hear that it is possible to start a private practice even with a lot of distractions OR if you’re experiencing a little bit of imposter syndrome and fear, I really hope you find this episode inspiring and motivating.
A mentor of mine once said, “you can either let your kids be the excuse or the reason,” and Amanda is a great example of someone who started her private practice, put herself out there, and is now on my mentor team helping other students just like you get started.
If you want more information about The Start Your Private Practice Program (the same program Amanda went through!) visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.IndependentClinician.com)! We are approaching our goal of helping 1,000 SLPs start their private practices this year, and I want you to be one of them! Every private practice starts with one client. Amanda's did, and yours will too.
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Have you ever thought about building a telepractice? Have you thought about being the CEO of a telepractice? My guest in this episode, Glory Lichon, did just that, so she is joining me to share her story!
Glory Lichon is an Air Force veteran that started Glow Bright Therapy in April 2019 with the encouragement and support of her husband Brian Lichon (also an Air Force veteran). Due to the burnout in the schools, Glory made the difficult decision to leave after five years of being a school SLP. During that time, Brian encouraged her to start their own practice with a mission to fulfill the need of providing accessible services through the online delivery model.
Glow Bright Therapy is a veteran-owned telepractice with a mission to provide accessible and effective services to children and families in need of support. They truly believe in not only providing evidence-based therapy, but also building meaningful connections and relationships with the families they serve because that is also an integral piece to supporting our families. They believe in not only supporting and helping the kids they serve, but also empowering the parents in knowing how to help their children at home.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The benefit of telepractice due to its accessibility What it looks like to start a private practice that offers telepractice The difference between telepractice in the past and telepractice now Navigating private pay and insurance How to communicate your value confidently Moving out of therapy and into the CEO role Working through mindset blocks as a new CEO
Glory is a member of one of my higher-level programs, and it has been wonderful to watch her private practice grow. She has been listening to the podcast and utilizing the resources that I have for SLPs for years now!
I am so impressed with how she's built a private practice that works for her, her family, her community, and even communities and states that she doesn't live in by bringing telepractice services to people who need them.
If you have an existing private practice, are beyond the beginner level, and looking to grow your private practice, head on over to http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.growyourprivatepractice.com) to learn more about the higher-level programs that I offer and apply!
If you are just getting started, visit http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) to get on the waitlist for the Start Your Private Practice program. This is the only step-by-step program designed specifically for speech-language pathologists who are ready to be business owners (even with absolutely no prior business knowledge).
Resources Mentioned: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.growyourprivatepractice.com) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) http://www.glowbrighttherapy.com (www.glowbrighttherapy.com) http://www.facebook.com/glowbrighttherapy (www.facebook.com/glowbrighttherapy) http://www.instagram.com/glowbright_therapy (www.instagram.com/glowbright_therapy) http://www.instagram.com/talk_ingtoddlers (www.instagram.com/talk_ingtoddlers)
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Why are some private practices popular, in demand, and constantly getting new referrals and others are working hard, spinning their wheels, and barely getting any inquiries? It all comes down to word of mouth!
In this episode, we're talking about word of mouth marketing and one of the major things that you need to focus on in order to get it.
Word of mouth marketing is what I like to call the “holy grail” of marketing, and it is something that really can benefit those of you who are hitting roadblocks.
Keep in mind, this is a more advanced marketing strategy for those that are looking to grow, but it is an important one.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What word of mouth marketing is What happens if you don’t position yourself optimally How your positioning impacts your practice Why you should change your marketing to reflect your positioning How the Grow Your Private Practice coaching program can help you
When it comes to your private practice, what do you want to be known for? What do you want people to think of when they think about you and your practice? I really want you to think about these questions and answer them honestly.
Positioning your private practice isn't something that happens overnight, but it is something that you can control.
I hope this episode gives you a little taste of what you can expect from my Grow Your Private Practice coaching program. We have a lot of conversations just like this one in the program, but we don’t just talk about it, we take action on it!
If you think this episode is helpful and you're interested in learning more about the Grow Your Private Practice coaching program, head on over to Instagram and send me a DM @independentclinician with the word “grow”. We will talk about if it is the right fit for you!
If you want help to grow your private practice by increasing your client base, income and team, visithttp://www.growyourprivatepractice.com ( www.growyourprivatepractice.com) to learn how we can help.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.growyourprivatepractice.com (www.growyourprivatepractice.com)
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You can start a private practice that plays to your strengths and interests. This means that you can offer something outside of the box! Madeline Boe, my guest in this episode, did just that! She offers Hippotherapy through her private practice, so she is joining me to talk all about how she got started and why she decided to offer something a little different.
Madeline Boe is the owner of Unbridled Abilities, a private practice that provides speech-language pathology services for children and young adults in Western Wisconsin and the East Metro (MSP). Unbridled Abilities provides speech services in natural environments including family homes, community parks/libraries, local storefronts, and job sites. Additionally, services may be provided within a farm setting where horses and other animals can be used to help clients achieve their goals.
Madeline has attended continuing education through the following organizations in order to safely and successfully utilize animals and equine movement as a part of her treatment plans: the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA), Horse Powered Reading and the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International.
This is the perfect story for those of you who want to get a little bit more creative with private practice and incorporate more of what you love with your students and in your community.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The many possibilities there are when deciding on the direction of your private practice Advice for leaving the school setting How to be flexible for families and yourself but also have boundaries The importance of trusting the timing of your private practice The pros and cons of having a larger caseload Thinking outside of the box when it comes to funding
Madeline got her start in my program, the Start Your Private Practice program, and this is a wonderful example of a student who created a private practice that is perfect for her and her community.
If you want access to the exact same program and resources that Madeline had to get started, make sure you sign up for the waitlist for The Start Your Private Practice System and join when we re-open. We only open enrollment a few times a year so make sure you’re on the list. Head on over to http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) to sign up and get notified when we re-open.
Remember, you were meant to help people - but don’t forget to help yourself too.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.unbridledabilities.com/ (https://www.unbridledabilities.com/) https://www.facebook.com/unbridledabilities (https://www.facebook.com/unbridledabilities) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
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Are you thinking about starting a specialty-based private practice? Do you already have one? In this episode, I am talking to an SLP celebrity, Autumn Reed Henning, about how having a specialized business and private practice has really helped her increase her impact and find success fast as a private practice owner. Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist® through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), and she is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Autumn specializes in orofacial function and development throughout the lifespan. She works with infants to adults in her private practice, Chrysalis Orofacial in Greenville, SC. She also has trained thousands of professionals from varying fields internationally in her E3 Model of Care and flagship course TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Teaching others what is working for you Creating resources that you wish that you had Networking opportunities that can help your private practice Struggles when you’re trying to predict your growth Running a specialty-based private practice The best way to advertise Finding the right people for your team
One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that you get to decide what you want to do, who you want to serve, and how you will help them. If you find something that you really like to do and you're good at it over time, you might also want to teach other people how to do it too just like Autumn and myself.
Teaching allows both Autumn and myself to have a much bigger impact than either of us could if we stayed at the local level, which is one of the reasons why we do it. To check out Autumn’s training, consulting, resources, and more, visit her website at http://www.chrysalisorofacial.com (www.chrysalisorofacial.com)!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.chrysalisorofacial.com (www.chrysalisorofacial.com) http://www.facebook.com/chrysalisorofacial (www.facebook.com/chrysalisorofacial) http://www.instagram.com/chrysalisorofacial1 (www.instagram.com/chrysalisorofacial1)
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Do you ever feel like you aren’t being challenged enough or you are ready for a change? It's an interesting feeling when you start to feel restless as an SLP. It’s like you're going through the motions and you know what to do, but you're no longer challenged or excited by it. Jamie West Florida is joining me in this episode because she felt that exact same way before she started her own private practice with the help of the Start Your Private Practice Program. Jamie and I are really digging into this feeling as well as what you can do as an SLP if you relate to it. Jamie has been a speech-language pathologist since 2012. Upon graduating, she has worked in different settings, including schools, home health, an ABA clinic, and a private clinic. With a family with a strong small business background, she was always drawn to the idea of private practice, but years of fear of failure held her back. After some pep talks from her peloton and the support of her family, she decided to just go for it! Slowly, over the last 3 years, she went from one private client on the side up to a home-visit-based caseload and recently, into a brick-and-mortar where she sees children for speech-language therapy, dyslexia intervention, and runs various camps! In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Gaining confidence one client at a time Building the type of private practice that you want Specializing in dyslexia as an SLP Creating a business that can run without you Planning for growth in your private practice Making decisions with you and your family in mind
I love Jamie’s energy, drive, and commitment to working with a clinical population that she's interested in and inspired by. Remember, if you're looking to try something new like a private practice, it's best to be in a community of people who are going through the same things to get support and guidance from. The Start Your Private Practice Facebook Group is such an awesome place for that! Want to follow the SAME program that Jamie followed to start her private practice? Visit http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) to get on the waitlist for when we open enrollment
Resources Mentioned: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) http://www.westworkslearningcenter.com (www.westworkslearningcenter.com)
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Did you learn anything about private practice when you were in graduate school? If not, you're not alone, and it's not your fault that you don't know anything about starting or growing a private practice. There are actually only two SLP grad programs that have a practicum, not even a full course in private practice... In this episode, we are talking about why that is and more importantly, what you can do about it. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The reason more and more SLPs are interested in private practice Why the gap for learning how to go into private practice feels so big Why it’s not too late to learn how to start a private practice Resources that are free to help you get started
It's time to think about your goals and finally take control of your professional, personal and financial life. Private practice is the only way to do that. Remember, just because you didn't learn about private practice in graduate school doesn't mean that you can't learn about it now. With my help, you'll learn things about billing and insurance, marketing, the legalities, how to make your own website, and how to finally get that freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and finances that you desire and deserve. The best way to get started is to pick out a freebie on my website - I have so many! You can also follow me on https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Instagram) or join my free Facebook group called https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners (SLP Private Practice Beginners)! Visit http://independentclinician.com (IndependentClinician.com) to learn more about resources to help you start, protect and grow your private practice.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners (SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group) http://independentclinician.com (IndependentClinician.com)
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When I first started my career as a speech-language pathologist, I never thought I would own a business. I honestly used to think that business was boring… I only ever wanted to help people, and I didn’t think that becoming a business owner was the way to do that. You might think the same thing! Even if your instinct is to think that business is boring and you see yourself primarily as a helping people person, this episode offers some really valuable lessons. In the episode, I am sharing three lessons from business leaders that helped me become the successful business owner that I am today. I share quotes from Franklin Covey, Marie Forleo, and Zig Ziglar, and how they relate to owning a private practice.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why you should think about your final vision first The mindset you need to adopt when you feel stuck How to have everything you want in life Why you need to stop putting yourself last
Remember, if you put your clients and yourself first, you can all have what you want.
I encourage you to grab a post-it note, write down these three lessons and decide how you're going to put them into practice. One year from now, see how far you've come!
If you'd like guidance in a private community or help along your private practice journey, visit http://www.independentclinician.com (www.independentclinician.com) to get access to resources to help you!
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
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Are you ready to take control over your professional, personal and financial life? My guest in this episode, Ashley Perkins, knew this was something she wanted even before finishing grad school! She knew that she wanted to be in business for herself because she wanted control over her time and the time that she could spend with her family, so she started seeing private clients as soon as she earned her CCC. Ashley is the founder of Perkins Therapy Group, which was established upon recognizing the need for specialized speech, feeding, and orofacial myofunctional therapy within the Eunice area. Ashley and I both believe that private practice is a vehicle to get what you want, so she is talking to us all about how she took a chance on herself and created the life that she had imagined for herself and her family. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Deciding to lean into your dream Why saying yes is so monumental even if it’s to something small Leaving a full-time job to take the leap into private practice Why you should try to keep your personal expenses lean Navigating overhead costs and how to keep your business lean Why it’s so important to understand what you want How to use your dream to create a plan
I encourage you to spend some time identifying your personal, professional, and financial goals, and make a plan to make it happen, just like Ashley did! I want to help you do the same, so head on over to http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar) to watch my free training and learn the ins and outs of private practice. Ashley mentions some of the resources that she got from me that helped her on her private practice journey throughout the episode. If you're looking for a step-by-step, easy-to-follow way to start your private practice. Head on over to https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) and pick up the resources that you need. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
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Most speech-language pathologists wished that they earned more money…
The problem is that in most traditional SLP settings like schools, hospitals, and early interventions, salary increases are few and far between.
Do you agree with this or have you experienced this?
The question remains: how can you earn more money as an SLP?
In this episode, I am covering three ways that you can earn money as an SLP without quitting your job!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why identifying an expense or a goal helps you create a plan Two income streams that aren’t always the best option The best income stream for SLPs Why private practice is a great income stream How the Start Your Private Practice Program can help you The exact strategy a lot of SLPs use to pay off debt
Rather than sit around and wait for your employer to notice how hard you're working and reward you financially for it, take matters into your own hands.
I hope this episode not only helps you to decide on an income stream that supports your goals but gives you the motivation to go do it! Don’t wait for opportunities, create them!
If this episode interests you and you want to learn how to start seeing your own private clients, sign up for my free training which is available at http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar). The training is completely free and goes through the ins and outs of getting started with private practice, either full-time or on the side of your job.
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)
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Have you ever thought about starting a private practice as a school SLP or as someone who lives in a more rural area?
This is the perfect student success story for you to listen to!
Sarah Desimone, MS, CCC-SLP is the owner of Huckleberry Therapy LLC, located in Athol, ID. Since graduating in 2016, Sarah has had the opportunity to serve children from birth to age 17 in a large multidisciplinary clinic, through her local school district, and via teletherapy as a contract SLP. It was through these experiences that she felt she had gained the knowledge, experience, and confidence to start her own practice.
Since then, Sarah has resigned from her 90+ student caseload in her local district, accepted a part-time SLP position with a charter school, increased hours at her private practice, and been able to spend more time with her husband and two young children.
In this interview, Sarah talks about how she built her private practice on the side of her job in the schools and how she loves knowing that she's serving the community who would otherwise be stuck on a waitlist or commuting a long distance to get speech therapy.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How to move past procrastination Why it’s important to talk to others that believe in you How to navigate building your practice on the side Why it’s okay to start out slow and get your feet wet The benefits of being a practitioner in a rural area How to stay confident in your skills and expertise
I love Sarah’s energy, her commitment to her community, and how she created a private practice that works for her family and herself!
As a student of the Start Your Private Practice Program, Sarah talks about how she received the information that she needed to start her business along with invaluable ongoing support.
If you want access to the very resources that helped Sarah so much, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitist) and join the waitlist for the Start Your Private Practice Program! We will be re-opening soon!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitist) http://www.huckleberryspeech.com (www.huckleberryspeech.com) http://www.instagram.com/huckleberryspeech (www.instagram.com/huckleberryspeech) http://www.facebook.com/huckleberryspeech (www.facebook.com/huckleberryspeech) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Huckleberry-Therapy-Llc (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Huckleberry-Therapy-Llc)
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Have you ever thought about starting a private practice out of your house?
This episode with Kathy Hindman, a speech-language pathologist in Lawrenceville, NJ, is one of my most popular episodes to date, and I can attest that to so many SLPs being interested in her on the side, in-home practice.
Kathy Hindman has over twenty years of experience that includes evaluating and treating children and young adults in a variety of settings: from working several years in an intensive behavioral-based program for students with autism and developmental disabilities to working for local preschool programs and elementary schools to spending many years working in Early Intervention with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with various delays and challenges in all areas of development.
In this episode, we get into the details and talk all about what it takes to run a speech therapy private practice out of your own home. We also talk about what she had to learn along the way and the little mistakes she has made that turned into learning experiences.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Time and expense involved in creating space in your home Tips for using SEO to get discovered online Deciding when the timing is right for you Mistakes that turn into learning experiences Where you can advertise your in-home business
Kathy went into private practice because she had the safety of a solid income coming in and was able to slowly build it up. I think this is what a lot of SLPs are most interested in, so I am glad Kathy shared that with us.
I also love that she mentioned how simple it was to set up her private practice in her home! It does not have to be super complicated or expensive, so if that is something that has worried you, don’t let that hold you back!
If you are ready to start your private practice whether it is in your home or not, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System.
I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com/) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.connections-speechtherapy.com/ (www.connections-speechtherapy.com) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
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Do you feel called to do more as an SLP?
Quintina Briscoe, my guest in this episode, felt the exact same way before she started her private practice during the pandemic.
Quintina Briscoe is a speech-language pathologist, mentor, and clinic owner in the greater D.C. area. She went from being a solo private practitioner, just seeing clients on the side of her school job to employing many therapists, having a brick-and-mortar clinic, and serving clients via telephone therapy in her private practice.
In this episode, Quintina tells us a story about being in the school setting and realizing that she was ready to do something greater. I think a lot of SLPs can connect to this story whether they are in a school or a hospital setting. There is only so much we can do without limitations when we are in them. Luckily, Quintina is walking us through exactly what she did to become a private practice owner once she realized she could do so much more.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Being in a space that you can grow in Trying to determine your path for private practice Outsourcing for the growth of your business Navigating rapid growth Why it doesn’t matter what kind of area you live in Filling gaps in the SLP world Understanding your responsibility
I completely agree with what Quintina said about being made for more and being able to do much more than she could if she had stayed in her school job.
If you find yourself in the same situation as Quintina, you have choices. You can either stay where you are and hope it gets better, or you can create a new job for yourself through private practice.
Starting a private practice is so much easier if you know the right steps to follow. Learn more about the ins and outs of private practice by watching our FREE on-demand training:http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar ( www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar).
To get started with your speech therapy private practice sooner, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. This is happening so soon, and I don’t want you to miss out!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.theslpsocial.com (www.theslpsocial.com) https://www.instagram.com/theslpsocial_/ (https://www.instagram.com/theslpsocial_) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)
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Do you dream of your last year in the school setting? Does the idea of leaving your school job to work for yourself interest you?
My guest, Ruth Marquez, started her speech therapy private practice on the side of her school job, and she just recently left it to pursue her private practice full-time!
Ruth Marquez opened the doors of Be Brave Speech Therapy in June 2020. Since then, she has done many evaluations which have led to continuous therapy sessions, and countless collaborations with families. In 2021, after a year of being a private practice owner on the side of being a full-time school-based SLP, Ruth decided to go all in and work on her private practice full-time! She is excited to have the time, freedom, and flexibility to help more families and children in need.
From her pros and cons list to her marketing strategy, we are getting into what Ruth did to begin her private practice and how she was able to leave her school job after just one year!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What to do when you feel limited in your setting Acknowledging gaps in service and filling it Why you should talk to someone about wanting to start a private practice What to do when you’re on the fence about starting a private practice The collaboration that you get to have with parents outside of the school setting What to do if you want to start but you’re moving “soon” Starting to market a new private practice How fear can overcomplicate your process Deciding what and how you are willing to invest in yourself
Ruth is a wonderful example of someone who had a lot of doubt and fear but decided to invest in herself and her future by following the step-by-step Start Your Private Practice System!
I love hearing stories like these, and I know how motivating they are for all of you! Send a message to Ruth over on FB or IG and let her know what your number one takeaway is from this episode. She will love to hear from you!
If you're ready to learn more about how private practice can help you meet your professional, personal and financial goals just like Ruth, don’t forget to sign up for my brand new FREE training over at http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)!
To get started with your speech therapy private practice sooner, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. This is happening so soon, and I don’t want you to miss out!
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.bebravespeechtherapy.com (www.bebravespeechtherapy.com) https://www.instagram.com/bebravespeechtherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/bebravespeechtherapy) https://www.facebook.com/bebravespeechtherapy (https://www.facebook.com/bebravespeechtherapy) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Follow the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Have you been thinking about private practice for a long time, but you aren't sure if you're ready?
A lot of SLPs have internal worries and fears related to whether they are ready to start a private practice, and those often come from impostor syndrome which is something that we have talked a lot about here on the podcast.
People feel like they need to be experts to start a private practice, but if you wait to become an expert, you will never feel expert enough to start.
In this episode, I am talking to you about three ways to know if you are ready to start a private practice!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What you must absolutely have before starting Taking back your flexibility and freedom through private practice Why you need to decide to be ready for private practice Realizing that you are resourceful and qualified enough
You might realize during this episode that you are done waiting and that you are ready to start your private practice. I want you to send me a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (@theindependentclinican) with the word “ready”. Let's talk about what private practice could mean for you in your life!
If you're curious about private practice and want to make sure you're ready, you can also watch our FREE private practice training:http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar ( www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)!
Get notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System by heading over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)!
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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What does freedom mean to you?
One of the top reasons why SLPs start their own private practice is because they want freedom.
In this episode, we are talking all about what freedom and independence mean as a clinician and how you can get more of it through private practice.
I’ll never forget the feeling I had when I accepted my first private practice client and realized that I was going to be able to use private practice as the vehicle to freedom in my own life. It was truly thrilling, and I am so glad that I took that leap 15 years ago!
We are getting into that story and why I think that everyone deserves that feeling too.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The independence that comes with owning a business How and why I began my private practice The thrill I felt when I realized I could create my own freedom The steps you can take to have professional, personal and financial freedom
I truly believe that the only way to truly have professional, personal and financial freedom is by owning your own business and in our cases, private practice, because there is nothing more independent than owning your own business.
Remember, if you want more freedom, you have to do something about it! Make a plan and take action!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. If you are ready to get started, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity.
If you're ready to get more FREEDOM from your private practice and want to learn the steps, you can also watch our brand new free training www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar!
Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Have you ever thought about offering mobile fees? Are you wondering how to regroup, rebound, and truly grow a mobile fees business after COVID? Do you want to know more about the realities of starting a private practice with a business partner?
My guests, George Barnes MS CCC-SLP and Allison Mataras MA CCC-SLP, are joining me in this episode to cover all of these topics.
George and Allie started their company, FEESible Swallow Solutions, in January of 2020 - just before the pandemic started. This came from years of working in hospitals and feeling like not enough patients were getting access to the instrumental swallowing exams they needed. Now, they bring the quality of a hospital swallow evaluation to their patient’s facility for a fraction of the time and cost. This allows patients to avoid the risk of going to the hospital and stay in the comfort of their own bed with family by their side.
We get into the need for mobile instrumental swallow evaluations as well as how they navigated their brand new business during the pandemic as business partners. Their energy and enthusiasm about their services and professional goals are inspiring and motivating throughout our entire conversation.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Defining the needs for services in the field Defining your own professional needs Steps to take to lay the groundwork for your business The value of doing a SWOT analysis Navigating a new business during the pandemic How to divvy up responsibilities with a business partner Different approaches you can take with marketing Overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and challenging yourself How to guarantee expertise for yourself
George and Allie are a great example of an effective partnership based on mutual respect, shared goals, and just enough differences to be stronger together when they join forces.
While they thought their company would never get off the ground, they managed to turn a terrible situation into an opportunity to help underserved communities get the swallow evaluations they needed. I am so inspired and motivated by that, and I hope you are too.
There is such a need for mobile instrumental swallow evaluations, and if you are interested in learning more about that, I highly recommend that you connect with George and Allie and check out their freebie linked below!
If you are ready to get started with starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.feesibleswallowsolutions.com/ (https://www.feesibleswallowsolutions.com/) https://www.instagram.com/dysphagiadude/ (https://www.instagram.com/dysphagiadude/) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) Freebie: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEcDYysqNs/share/preview?token=tHQP1pplP1HeTGXPLvJEgg&role=EDITOR&utm_content=DAEcDYysqNs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton (How to get FEES in your facility)
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Are you interested in working with adults? Are you interested in learning from a fairly new SLP who built a specialty practice to full-time within six months?
Katie Brown, who is joining me in this episode, is who you want to hear from if either of these (or both) are of interest to you!
Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. She owns a private practice called Neuro Speech Solutions which specializes in therapy for adults with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders. Katie is passionate about providing meaningful, functional therapy to those with aphasia and cognitive impairments related to stroke and TBI.
Outside of her private practice, Katie is active in the SLP community. She is an advocate for person-centered care and creates digital materials aiming to help other medical SLPs feel more confident in providing personally relevant therapy. Katie is a mentor for the Start Your Private Practice Program and an SLP consultant for the aphasia app company, Tactus Therapy. She volunteers for several non-profits and provides a monthly workshop for brain injury survivors.
In this conversation, Katie and I talk about what happens when SLPs decide that they've had it in traditional settings and want to work outside of the box. We also get into how she got started in her specialty, what it took to grow her private practice so quickly and so much more.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What it’s like to start a private practice early in your career Why you need to always be talking about your private practice The difference between being helpful and being salesy Creating community over competition with other SLPs Limiting beliefs that might deter you from starting a private practice Why you should find a mentor to guide you
Katie is a shining example of what is possible in private practice. She followed the step-by-step plan, did the work, and built a private practice that she's proud of by being a part of the Start Your Private Practice program. She is one of my top success stories, and I'm very proud of what she's done!
If you were inspired by Katie or have questions about the program and whether it's right for you, please reach out to Katie via Instagram. You can find her @NeuroSpeechSolutions - https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions (https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions)!
If you are ready to get started with starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/ (https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/) https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/slps (https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/slps) https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions (https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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There are so many benefits to having a private practice, but one of the most desirable benefits is the ability to have a flexible schedule.
Kelsey Martin, who is joining me in this episode, knows all about the balance that private practice can offer. She created a private practice so that she could spend as much time as possible with her young children while financially providing for her family as an SLP and business owner.
Kelsey is the owner of Playful Communication in Waxhaw, North Carolina. She specializes in serving the pediatric population and particularly enjoys working with children ages birth to 5 and those that have Down syndrome like her sweet boy, Isaac. Kelsey is married to Nate, and they have two beautiful children - Isaac and Rae. Her kiddos are her inspiration for her private practice and the flexibility it allows. She keeps her practice "small on purpose" to allow her to be with her children and show up for all of life's big and little moments with them!
Kelsey explains in the episode that she “struck gold” because she was able to build something that is perfect for her and her family, so we dive into how she started her private practice, what her days look like, why she is staying small right now and so much more.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Shifting from being work-focused to family-focused Slowly making your private practice present Designing a private practice that helps you reach your goals Defining success as a business owner Making decisions with confidence Intentionally thinking of yourself as a CEO
I love that Kelsey has consistently trusted the timing of her life and the growth of her private practice. She is using her private practice as a vehicle to take control of her professional, personal and financial life while helping herself and her family. I can’t wait to see what she does next! Being able to help her throughout her journey has been so amazing. She was once in the Start Your Private Practice program, but she has now moved onto my higher-level program which is helping her get to the six-figure level and grow her private practice.
If you're already earning about $2,000 a month in private practice and you need help increasing your income, hiring a terrific team, getting systems in place, and becoming a CEO, head on over to http://sixfigureprivatepractice.com (sixfigureprivatepractice.com). My FREE webinar for established private practitioners, How to Grow Your Private Practice to the Six Figure Level and Beyond, is on June 15th at 9pmEST!
Resources Mentioned:
http://sixfigureprivatepractice.com (Sixfigureprivatepractice.com) http://www.playfulcommunication.com (www.playfulcommunication.com) http://facebook.com/playfulcommunication (facebook.com/playfulcommunication) https://www.instagram.com/playfulcommunication (https://www.instagram.com/playfulcommunication)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Have you ever thought about the cost of not starting a private practice? Have you thought about it both in terms of the money you could be earning and also the time you could be spending doing things you love?
One reason why SLPs put off starting private practices is that they worry that they need a lot of money for startup costs.
In this episode, I am flipping the script and talking about the cost of not starting your private practice.
We tend to think about financial costs, but there are also time costs, psychological costs, and emotional costs. I am breaking down each of these!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The monetary cost of starting a private practice What you do need to pay for to start a private practice Using your private practice to speed up the process of paying off debt The cost associated with telling people no Hidden costs of private practice Considering what you are missing out on
By saying no and deciding not to get set up, you have lost out on some income that you could have had in your bank account! I want you to commit to starting your private practice now. Stop waiting! You are qualified and I can help you with the business aspect of it.
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.
If you are not sure if The Start Your Private Practice Program can help you, DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (@IndependentClinician) to talk about it!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Have you ever wanted to create and sell a resource for SLPs in addition to your private practice offerings?
In this episode, I am joined by Ardith Wuckert. She is currently in the process of diversifying her private practice income streams, so we are getting into how she is doing that through digital paid resources.
Creating and selling digital resources is a great way to add another income stream AND help other SLPs. I think we can all agree that is a win-win!
Ardith Wuckert is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about all things speech! She is an evidence-based clinician that applies the latest research and proven practices to her intervention approach.
Ardith opened Speak Easy Speech Therapy to bring her dream of connecting with families to a fun, engaging and comfortable environment come true. She has been in private practice since 2016 providing in-home and clinic-based speech, language and specialized orofacial myofunctional therapy services to a variety of adults and children throughout New Hampshire. She also has a home-based clinic in Nashua and offers school-based therapy as well as teletherapy services to her clients.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Navigating the beginning stages of private practice Why you shouldn’t wait to be making more money Creating programs to support your practice and students How you can increase your impact and income Filling in the holes that you are seeing in your own private practice Overcoming imposter syndrome
I am such a huge fan of multiple streams of income and also solving problems for yourself and for others. This episode is such a good reminder to keep increasing income as well as impact top of mind.
I highly recommend signing up for Ardith’s newsletter or browsing the programs that she has available to purchase! She can help you make speech therapy a little bit easier.
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist). Once you’ve entered your information, keep your eyes peeled on your inbox for an invitation to join once enrollment opens again!
Resources Mentioned:
https://speakeasyslp.net (https://speakeasyslp.net) https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyspeechtherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyspeechtherapy/) http://easydoesitspeech.com/ (http://easydoesitspeech.com/) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Are you waiting until you have all of your ducks in a row before you start your private practice?
I hear this a lot because many SLPs are concerned about timing especially if they are in the middle of moving. I totally get that, but there are definitely things you can do to get started whether you are physically moving or just moving into private practice.
In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Donnelly, and we are talking about her journey into private practice which actually began when she moved to a new city!
Nicole Donnelly is the owner of Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC located in New Buffalo, MI. She has always had a dream of opening her own practice but never truly believed it was more than a dream. She is pleased to announce that she decided to take a leap in July 2020, join Start Your Private Practice, and not look back. Her dream is finally her reality and she feels so blessed to have the opportunity to change the lives of children and families in her community through her private practice, Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC.
At Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC, her mission is to better the lives of children and their families by providing high-quality speech-language therapy services in a private practice setting. A sunflower typically produces greater than 1,000 seeds. Just as a sunflower produces seeds, a Speech-Language Pathologist produces seeds of knowledge, advice, and guidance so that together, as a team, they can help children reach their full potential. Throughout the life of a sunflower, it grows toward the sun. The goal of her practice is to provide children with the nurture and nutrients needed to become successful communicators as they, too, grow toward the sun.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Advice for those that want to open a private practice but are moving Getting clients in a new city How to create flexibility in your private practice Responding to the need of the community Making sure your needs are being met Believing in yourself and your ability to open a private practice
When Nicole moved to a new city, she decided to create a new job for herself instead of looking for a new job. With the help of my Start Your Private Practice program, she is now very happy and her clients are too!
Nicole is proof that you can get up and running quickly and fill a void in your community.
I hope you learn a lot from this episode especially if you find yourself in a similar season. Even if you are not in the middle of moving, Nicole has such great advice for those starting a private practice!
We are re-opening enrollment for Start Your Private Practice this week! Click here to join us: http://www.privatepracticecourse.com (www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com)!
Resources Mentioned: http://www.sunflowerspeechtherapyllc.com (www.sunflowerspeechtherapyllc.com) https://www.facebook.com/SunflowerSpeechTherapy.NicoleDonnelly (https://www.facebook.com/SunflowerSpeechTherapy.NicoleDonnelly) https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerspeechtherapyllc (https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerspeechtherapyllc) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Candy-Apple-Speech (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Candy-Apple-Speech) http://www.privatepracticecourse.com (www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Would you like to make more money as a speech-language pathologist? There are a lot of people who would, but very few people are talking about it!
I want to introduce you to the concept of multiple streams of income. You have likely heard about this before!
In this episode, I am talking to you about how this can work for you and how you can add your first or next stream of income.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Not being dependent on one stream Ideas for income streams that you can have Making sure you are not financially vulnerable What happens over time when you have multiple streams
I highly encourage you to consider what type of income streams you can add to your life in order to diversify your income, make more money, build wealth, and make sure that you are not vulnerable if something happens to your primary stream of income.
By sharing my own story with this and walking you through the importance of it (especially as women), I hope you see that this is not only totally possible for you but is incredibly beneficial!
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.
Resources Mentioned: http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Mentors show you the way when you’re doing something you’ve never done before, and they help you achieve success better and faster than they did. They save you so much time, money, and frustration. Don’t you agree?
In this episode, I am joined by Pamela Jackson Rowe, and we are discussing how she became a speech-language pathologist and a business owner as well as what mentorship has meant to her, and why she's also so committed to being a mentor herself.
Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP is the Clinical Director of Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, LLC, an Adult and Pediatric Therapy Practice with six Florida locations. Her practice provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapy services in 18 counties within the state of Florida.
Pamela is co-author of Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and Start Your Engines. As a continuing partner with various state agencies, Pamela enjoys empowering individuals to communicate and use their voice within their community.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Finding the population that feels exhilarating to you What stops some SLPs from starting a private practice How to keep your private practice cost-effective Tips for hiring people Flexibilities of private practice Resources/gifts for new SLPs How to stop second-guessing yourself
Pamela and I are both committed to mentoring the next generation of SLPs in private practice because we want the field to grow in ways that previous generations could never imagine!
I want you to take some time to get to know who you are and the passion you have for the field as you begin to start the process of starting your private practice. This will be crucial for you, your patients, and your private practice!
I highly recommend picking up both of Pamela’s books linked in the resources section for additional guidance!
Don’t forget that Spring Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice System is getting ready to open, so make sure you're on the waitlist http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)!
Resources Mentioned: http://speechorlando.com/ (http://speechorlando.com) https://www.instagram.com/speechorlando (https://www.instagram.com/speechorlando) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Your-Engines-Clinical-Fellowship/dp/B08WNZ8BSW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=start+your+engines+book&qid=1620144987&sr=8-2 (Start Your Engines: A Road Map For Your Clinical Fellowship Year ) https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Your-Dreams-Work-Practice-ebook/dp/B01MTANWHY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Putting+your+dreams+to+work+book&qid=1620145030&sr=8-3 (Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practice) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Does making a difference in your own life and the life of others fire you up?
In this episode, Sarina Murrell is talking to us all about how she decided to relight her own fire after experiencing burnout by starting her own private practice!
Sarina Murrell is more than a speech-language pathologist. She is a parent coach, an educator, a conference presenter, and now - a private practice owner. Sarina has been in education for over 12 years and in speech for about 10 years, and she has taught at all levels- from preschool to university.
Sarina has worked in medical operations services for cleft-lip/palate, children’s hospitals in NICU/PICU and outpatient feeding clinics, autism centers, home-based early intervention, private and public schools, and private practice services across the US, Ecuador, and China.
She is the founder and director of The Airplane Spoon - a private practice providing support for babies, children, and parents in feeding, communication and coaching.
After realizing that she was not able to serve her ideal population in the way that she really wanted to, she decided to take the leap, join the Start Your Private Practice System and never look back, so she is talking all about that in this episode.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The feeling of burnout Defining an ideal population of patients Being able to control your own growth plan Taking advantage of the steps that are provided to you Understanding and accepting constant struggles The many different paths you can take in private practice
I want you to ask yourself if you are in a position that allows you to make the difference that you want to make. If you are not, I encourage you to take control of who you serve and how you serve them just like Sarina did.
Sarina is one of my students in the Start Your Private Practice System, and it's been wonderful to watch her build her private practice from scratch. Whether you've been interested in starting a private practice for a long time or you're just getting into it, I hope this episode inspires you to take action.
Get started by watching my http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (FREE Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side)!
Don’t forget that Spring Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice System is getting ready to open, so make sure you're on the waitlist http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)!
Resources Mentioned:
http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (FREE Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist) http://www.theairplanespoon.com (www.theairplanespoon.com) http://instagram.com/theairplanespoon (instagram.com/theairplanespoon) https://www.facebook.com/airplanespoon (https://www.facebook.com/airplanespoon) sarina@theairplanespoon.com
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Imagine if you could follow a step-by-step program to help you go from overworked and overwhelmed to treating ideal clients, working for yourself on your own time, and making the money that you deserve as a masters-level clinician.
Doesn’t that sound amazing?! That is what the Start Your Private Practice program is for!
In this episode, I am sharing why I created the Start Your Private Practice program. You are also hearing from some of my students who are all SLPs in various settings that were able to become successful private practitioners!
This information is invaluable for those of you that have been on the fence about joining the program or if this is the first time you are hearing about it.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The many ways private practice allows for work/life balance How private practice allows SLPs to look out for themselves Who private practice is for How SLPs are able to help more people with a private practice The stories of four students from the program
You CAN work with your ideal clients and provide the exact type and frequency of treatment that they need to make amazing progress. You CAN leave work every day knowing that you truly made a difference instead of feeling frustrated.
Do not let burnout, overwhelm and frustration become your story when there is an opportunity for you to build a private practice that better serves you and your clients.
You owe it to yourself to check out this program!
Enrollment for Start Your Private Practice is NOW OPEN! Head on over to http://www.privatepracticecourse.com (www.privatepracticecourse.com) for help starting your speech therapy private practice! The doors are open until 11:59 pm PST on Friday, April 30th, so don’t miss your chance!
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.privatepracticecourse.com (www.privatepracticecourse.com)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Are you ready to hear a no-nonsense, straightforward story about starting a private practice?
In this episode, Danni Augustine is describing the steps that she took to get her private practice off of the ground and her motivations for doing so through a keep-it-simple approach.
Danni has been an SLP for 5 years. After working in a variety of settings, she found her love for dyslexia intervention, myofunctional therapy, feeding and all things birth-3. Not only has diving into these areas helped her business but it allowed her to fall in love with the SLP field again. She went from almost switching careers to now having a "boutique-style" private practice in Baton Rouge, LA, serving families in an office and home setting. Connecting with families and building relationships is what gets her up every morning (and her 20 cent coffee of course).
In addition to her love for therapy, she has found a new passion for helping other SLPs gain freedom in their finances and their careers. She is hoping to build a community of SLPs grounded in transparency, humility and understanding the immense value of having a plan.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How it can be hard to make a difference in certain settings Why you don’t have to have an entrepreneurial mindset to start a private practice Making responsible financial decisions before starting a private practice to take the pressure off Examples of ways to keep your overhead low Taking intentional steps The many different ways you can have a private practice
I love that Danni talks about how she didn’t originally have any interest in private practice, but she felt like she had to start one. Now, she enjoys the four F’s of private practice: freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and finances.
Danni’s keeps everything simple, and it made getting started way less overwhelming. I hope listening to this episode inspires, teaches and pushes you to start your private practice because if Danni can do it, so can you!
I want to remind you that Danni followed the steps in the Start Your Private Practice System, and Spring Enrollment for that is getting ready to open! Make sure you're on the waitlist http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)!
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.thrivetherapiesla.com (www.thrivetherapiesla.com) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechgoods/id1558717077 (SpeechGoods Podcast) http://www.instagram.com/speechgoods (www.instagram.com/speechgoods) https://www.instagram.com/thrive_speechandliteracy/ (www.instagram.com/thrive_speechandliteracy) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Do you struggle with burnout, imposter syndrome or feeling like you’re not able to do your best work?
Mary Burns is joining me in this episode to talk about how she designed a private practice that has helped her move past those feelings and into a more sustainable lifestyle. She is also giving her advice on how you can do the same.
Mary Burns is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified patient advocate. She has worked as an SLP since 2014 and is fiercely passionate about person-centered care and rural healthcare access. Although her academic training was certainly formative, Mary considers her experiences as both a patient and a caregiver to be the most influential on her career.
Mary launched her private practice, Overland Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation, in 2018. Her practice continues to grow and change. Today, Mary is proud to offer mobile FEES to 22 counties across Oregon as well as in-home therapy to adults in central Oregon.
Mary also works as a mentor for The Medical SLP Collective and an instructor of McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program. She also recently launched her passion project, The Sustainable Clinician, exploring new ways to help clinicians improve job satisfaction and sustainability through developing the internal skills that grad school forgot.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Why you need to realize that you don’t have to be good at everything or help everybody How to choose your population based on how you want to serve people Common feelings and symptoms of burnout Why having autonomy in your work is so beneficial There’s no such thing as a perfect private practice What it’s like to have an adult-focused practice The benefits of mobile therapy
Creating a more balanced life was crucial for Mary, and I think we can all agree on the importance of that.
If you are struggling with the same feelings that Mary had before she started her private practice, I really hope you got a lot of value out of hearing her story.
Mary actually got started by joining the Start Your Private Practice System, and Spring Enrollment for Start Your Private Practice System is opening SOON! Make sure you're on the waitlist http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist)!
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.overlandslp.com (www.overlandslp.com)
http://www.thesustainableclinician.com (www.thesustainableclinician.com)
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60481a386e93b954dd1cfc84 (The Sustained Clinician mailing list)
http://instagram.com/overlandslp (www.Instagram.com/overlandslp)
https://www.facebook.com/overlandslp/ (www.facebook.com/overlandslp)
http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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It is so important for us as professionals to create a safe space for ourselves and for our patients. Don’t you agree?
Private practice allows us to do that.
I am talking all about this with Emily McCullough from Parade Pediatric Speech Therapy which is a practice that is committed to providing a safe space for all kids and families on their communication journey.
Emily has more than 10 years of experience helping children and teens gain the communication skills they need to connect and interact meaningfully with the people in their lives. She believes that every child brings unique gifts and insights into the therapy process and that parents and caregivers know their child best. Emily values her partnerships with parents and caregivers and working as a team to help children feel proud, successful and empowered communicators!
She has extensive training and clinical experience in articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, autism, and communication disorders in bilingual and culturally and linguistically diverse children. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Emily received her B.A. in Spanish from Guilford College in North Carolina and her M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology.
Emily lives in Austin, TX. For fun, she enjoys getting outside, composing music, reading and spending time with her wife and dog.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The benefits of teletherapy for SLPs and students What it takes to start a teletherapy private practice How private practice allows you to create a safe space for yourself and your patients Why being yourself as an SLP encourages your students to be themselves How private practice allows for the freedom and ability to lead with your own values
I love this conversation with Emily because it really highlights how private practice allows SLPs to create an ideal work environment that suits their interests, personality and season of life.
I think it's really important for there to be more diversity in the field and also for there to be more diverse options for our patients, so I am glad you got to hear how Emily does this at her private practice.
Emily actually got started by joining the Start Your Private Practice System, and we are re-opening the doors to this really soon!
Head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) for help starting your speech therapy private practice! Don’t miss your chance!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com/) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.paradespeech.com (www.paradespeech.com) https://www.instagram.com/parade_speech/ (https://www.instagram.com/parade_speech) https://www.facebook.com/paradespeech (https://www.facebook.com/paradespeech) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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I used to think that SLPs went into private practice because they were greedy and all about the money.
I was so wrong, but does that ring true for you too?
I realized quickly that’s not the case, and that is what we are talking about in this episode along with the shame and stigma around private practice being all about money.
I am getting into the real reasons why SLPs choose private practice as their path!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The shame and stigma around private practice being all about money One of the main reasons SLPs choose this profession Why waiting for a salary increase doesn’t have to be your story How private practice can help you create what you want The six F’s of why SLPs choose private practice
Do the reasons we talk about in this episode sound like ones that interest you too?
I would love to know which one of the F’s talked about in this episode is the one that drives you toward private practice the most.
Remember, it is okay to want more, but remember, if you want it, you have to go out there and create it. There are so many reasons why this can be the perfect path for you.
Head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) for help starting your speech therapy private practice! The doors are only open for a few days, so don’t miss your chance!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com/) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist) https://www.independentclinician.com/blog/just-jump-in-and-other-advice-after-19-years-of-practice-with-ruth-bass-ccc-slp (Episode with Ruth Bass)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Are you ready to hear a story about taking a leap of faith into private practice?
A lot of people probably think that starting a private practice during a pandemic isn’t a good idea, but that is the opposite of how this story goes.
I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Calonda Henry from Broad Horizons Speech Therapy.
Calonda Henry M.S. CCC-SLP, is the owner of Broad Horizons Speech Therapy, a certified Woman and Minority owned practice in the state of Florida. She specializes in early childhood language delays and school-age speech and language disorders. The vast majority of her career has been devoted to advocating for all children and families to get the services as well as the support they need. In addition to serving clients in the clinic office, Broad Horizons serves local agencies and schools within the community.
While others are waiting for a “better time” to start, Calonda decided to go for it!
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What it was like to start a private practice during a pandemic Navigating the world of business as an SLP The benefit of marketing early on The value of having mentors in graduate programs Why representation is so important How to get help with contracts Making investments for the betterment of your business
Calonda decided to let her imposter syndrome go and follow through with her dream of being a business owner. This is so impressive given the timeframe in which she started her private practice and the success she has seen already!
I hope this episode motivates you to start marketing your private practice so you can take control of your professional, personal and financial life!
Head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) for help starting your speech therapy private practice! You will be notified as soon as we open the doors for Spring enrollment!
Resources Mentioned: https://broadhorizonsspeech.com/ (Broad Horizons Speech Therapy Website) https://www.facebook.com/bhspeechtherapy/ (Broad Horizons Speech Therapy on Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/broadhorizonsspeech/ (Broad Horizons Speech Therapy on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/calonda_xo/ (Calonda on Instagram) http://www.privatepracticeforms.com/ (The Private Practice Clinic Forms) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
Show notes available at http://www.independentclinician.com/blog/category/podcast (www.independentclinician.com/)
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Why do some private practitioners seem to get clients effortlessly while others struggle?
It’s simple. If people don’t know about you, they can’t hire you.
In today’s episode, I am talking all about marketing and why marketing is hard for most SLPs, but most importantly, what you can do about it.
If you spend a little bit of money, you have potential to actually make a whole lot more, so I am providing you with some strategies and helping you with your marketing confidence in this episode.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
You don’t have to be pushy to put yourself out there A background in marketing isn’t necessary to be successful Marketing is simpler than most people think Marketing is an expense, but it is also an investment A simple equation to figure out your ROI Why it's better to pay in time You can't start to build word of mouth marketing if you don't put yourself out there
I hope this episode motivates you to start marketing your private practice!
Don’t forget to grab my amazing marketing resources for 65% off! Head over to http://privatepracticemarketingbundle.com (privatepracticemarketingbundle.com) to learn cost-effective marketing strategies that work.
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) , or if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar).
Resources Mentioned: http://privatepracticemarketingbundle.com (The Private Practice Marketing Bundle ) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are you interested in learning more about private pay only private practices?
I get emails all the time from people who want to know if private pay only private practices are sustainable.
I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Tera Sumpter from Seeds of Learning.
Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP is the founder and Speech-Language Pathologist at Seeds of Learning, LLC where she specializes in executive functioning, literacy development, and other learning disabilities. She is the developer of an integrated cognitive processing model for assessment and treatment.
Tera is invited to present nation-wide and internationally on her integrative learning model and executive functioning. Tera is the author of The Seeds of Learning: A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy & Executive Functioning.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How a niche can help you grow Why you need to be open to where your path takes you What it's like to run a private pay only practices The benefit of working with families that are willing to pay without insurance The sustainability of private practice Why it’s important to pay your team for collaboration time How mistakes in your path allow for learning opportunities
I hope this episode with Tera inspires you to create a business that you are proud of, that brings steady and growing income, and that serves your clients, your community, your therapists and you.
Don’t forget that I am offering amazing marketing resources for a limited time! Just head over to http://privatepracticemarketingbundle.com (privatepracticemarketingbundle.com) to learn cost effective marketing strategies that work.
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) , or if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar).
Resources Mentioned: Website: https://seedsoflearningllc.com (Seeds of Learning) https://seedsoflearningllc.com/professional-development (Seeds of Learning Professional Development) https://www.instagram.com/terasumpter_slp/ (Follow Tera on Instagram) http://www.facebook.com/Seeds-of-Learning-LLC-212590622088399 (Like Seeds of Learning on Facebook) https://www.independentclinician.com/blog/going-all-in-with-private-practice-with-amanda-townsend-slp ("Going All in With Private Practice" With Amanda Townsend SLP) http://privatepracticemarketingbundle.com (The Private Practice Marketing Bundle ) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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You are not an imposter, so why do you have imposter syndrome?
This is one of the main things that stops SLPs from starting and growing private practices.
I am talking all about this in today’s episode and giving you some strategies to break through it!
You’ll learn what impostor syndrome is, why SLPs are so susceptible to it and most importantly, how to finally shake it off.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What imposter syndrome is Questions you might ask yourself if you struggle with imposter syndrome Why you need to start taking your own advice The importance of recognizing that you’re enough How imposter syndrome manifests in relation to starting private practices What you need to do to get over these feelings
Remember, you are not an imposter, you are a helper.
Don't wait to become an expert to start your private practice or you'll never start. Start now and become an expert as you grow your private practice.
If this episode struck a chord with you, https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (send me a message on Instagram). Let's talk about what's holding you back and whether or not I can help you move forward!
Resources Mentioned:
http://privatepracticemarketingbundle.com (The Private Practice Marketing Bundle ) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509977622613535/?ref=pages_group_cta (Facebook Group: SLP Private Practice Beginners)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
Show notes available at http://www.independentclinician.com/blog/category/podcast (www.independentclinician.com/)
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What if you could create a private practice that served the population you’re passionate about and allowed you to serve as a consultant, author, speaker or parent education and empowerment coach?
It is possible to do more and think bigger - personally and professionally!
I am talking all about this today with my guest, Crystal Sanford, from Sanford Autism Consulting.
Crystal has been in the field of Speech Therapy for 20 years. Her areas of experience include social language disorders, language/articulation disorders as well as communication assessments and treatment for individuals with Autism. She also enjoys her leadership experiences in the field, such as mentoring Speech-Language Pathologists who are beginning their careers.
Crystal became acquainted with Autism in a new way when her daughter was diagnosed with Autism. In 2016, Crystal was inspired to open Sanford Autism Consulting, a place where other Autism and special needs moms could find clarity, support, and HOPE for their IEP journey.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The importance and need for parent education Different ways SLPS can increase their impact What to do when you realize that you can do more Advice for those that want to chart a different path as a private practitioner
I hope that you were able to think of ways that you can make a bigger impact on a population that you care deeply about during this episode.
It is so important that you don’t limit yourself!
We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.
Also, if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar).
Resources Mentioned:
Sanford Autism Consulting Website: https://www.sdautismhelp.com/ (www.sdautismhelp.com) https://facebook.com/sdautismhelp (Connect with Crystal on Facebook) https://instagram.com/sanfordautism (Follow Crystal on Instagram) https://www.amazon.com/Not-Just-Nannies-Families-Caregiver/dp/1735763209/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LWD6V3I5IKUC&dchild=1&keywords=not+just+for+nannies&qid=1602511940&sprefix=not+just+for+nannies%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1 (Not Just for Nannies: Special Families Caregiver Manual) https://youtube.com/channel/UC70enlrXG8fhFMPrRg_aHmw (Crystal’s Podcast: Thriving Special Families) https://www.sdautismhelp.com/consultant.html (IEP Consultant Biz Builder Program) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Do you feel like you're struggling with having the confidence to build a private practice? You might even have a private practice already and struggle with your confidence.
I'm pulling one of the most popular episodes out of the archives this week to cover this topic because I think it is so important. Adrienne Fuller and I are talking all about having the confidence to follow your dreams.
Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the clinical director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida. She earned her Master’s Degree at the University of New Hampshire and has worked in almost every setting as an SLP since. She is a recent graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small business program, is Co-Writer of the book, Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and has a new book, ‘Get Your Toddler Talking’ coming out in 2021.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
The benefit of having a supportive network Not letting the opinions of others define your path Why you don’t always have to leap into Private Practice Ways you can increase your income with Private Practice Ideas for creating more income streams when you’re an SLP Why you need to make the decisions that are right for you
I hope that you were able to find some inspiring parallels between Adrienne’s story and your own whether you are a beginner or an established clinician.
Remember that we all have our own paths as SLPs! All you have to do is find the confidence to make the decisions that are right for you and your dreams.
We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.
Resources Mentioned:
SpeechBuilders Website: http://www.speechbuilders.org (www.speechbuilders.org) https://www.instagram.com/missatheslp/ (Follow Adrienne on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/SpeechbuildersLLC (Connect with Speech Builders on Facebook) https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Your-Dreams-Work-Practice/dp/1530479185/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AL4LF01059AX&dchild=1&keywords=putting+your+dreams+to+work+keys+to+setting+up+your+therapy+practice&qid=1612736182&sprefix=Putting+your+dre%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1 (Putting Your Dreams to Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Do you wonder how to have a private practice that serves both you and your community? Have you ever wondered what that looks like as an immigrant? This episode is going to cover both of those things.
Today on the podcast, Elan Hutchinson is joining me to talk about having a successful private practice as an immigrant. Elan Jolee Hutchinson was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She had the opportunity to attend undergraduate at Elmira College and graduate school at Howard University, so she moved to the states for her education. Elan started her private practice, The Speech Tool-Box, LLC in 2018 after spending time working in schools. She has enjoyed every minute of creating a practice that serves her community and her lifestyle. Even though she is in demand, she chooses to keep her practice small, so she is able to spend more time with her 13 month old son.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How to define where you need to improve in your career What to do when you realize you need to make a change in the direction of your career Why Private practices allow you to make a bigger impact in your community The importance of creating flexibility in your private practice How private practice allows you to choose your own adventure The fact that you can have a successful SLP private practice as an immigrant
I hope that this episode with Elan inspires you to make an impact in your community through private practice and align yourself with the life that you want.
You have the opportunity to choose your own adventure as an SLP, so go out and do it!
If you are interested in learning more about the ins and outs of starting your own SLP Private Practice, I want to invite you to tune into my free webinar. Visit http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar) to save your seat!
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.
Resources Mentioned:
The Speech Tool-Box, LLC Website: http://www.thespeechtoolbox.com (www.thespeechtoolbox.com) https://www.instagram.com/thespeechtoolbox (Follow @thespeechtoolbox on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/nalejolee (Follow @nalejolee on Instagram) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Do you dream bigger for your SLP business? This episode is full of inspiration and motivation for you to follow the dreams you have for your business.
Today on the podcast, Sandy Dorsey is joining me to talk about her dream which is to serve underserved communities as an SLP, and how she is doing that.
Sandy Dorsey is a global speech-language pathologist, advocate for special needs and diversity champion. For over 25 years, she has provided diagnostic and therapeutic speech therapy services to wide-ranging populations in underserved communities. Sandy works to equip the hardest-to-reach children through her practice, All About Speech, located in New York City. In July 2017, Sandy’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable children prompted her to start Smiles for Speech, a non-profit organization, offering sustainable access to speech and therapy resources to children around the world. Sandy also serves as an adjunct professor at an HBCU (historically black college/university) training marginalized, future generations of visionaries and leaders.
Sandy’s vision is for children all over the world not to be bound by color, socioeconomic status or location and receive access to speech therapy resources in order to reach their full potential.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
How Sandy started her private practice What it took to turn her non-profit dream into a reality Why it’s okay to start before you’re ready What obstacles you might face and what to do about them The need for SLPs in underserved communities Different ways SLPs can create impact
I hope you are inspired after listening to this episode and take this final piece of advice from Sandy: “Start wherever you are, do not limit yourself or ever worry about being perfect.”
Go out and follow your SLP Private Practice dreams!
If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist) . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.
Resources Mentioned:
Sandy's Private Practice Website: https://www.allaboutspeechnyc.com/ (https://www.allaboutspeechnyc.com/) Smiles for Speech: https://www.smilesforspeech.org/ (https://www.smilesforspeech.org/) https://www.instagram.com/allaboutspeechnyc/ (Follow @allaboutspeechnyc on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/SmilesforSpeech (Follow @SmilesforSpeech on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/smilesforspeech/ (Facebook: All About Speech Smiles for Speech ) https://www.smilesforspeech.org/volunteer (Volunteer to Smiles for Speech) https://www.smilesforspeech.org/donate (Donate with Smiles for Speech) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist)
Where We Can Connect:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
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Are you ready to hear an exciting and reflective episode?
Today on the podcast, we are talking about two major milestones: the 100th episode and my 40th birthday!
From my very first episode to episodes that almost didn’t air and more, I am celebrating some of the biggest lessons I've learned since starting a podcast and recognizing some of the amazing guests that helped me get to where I am today. I am also covering what the future holds for the show.
From there, I am sharing with you a recap of my career thus far, lessons from my life and some plans and goals that I have for the future.
In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
What has changed since the very first episode Stories of the guests I’ve had on the show How I started my own private practice What my mission is for my 40th year The plans I have for the future of the podcast, my business and my life
Tell me what your favorite episode of the podcast has been so far! Send me a DM over on Instagram!
Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com/) to learn more.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side) http://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Course Waitlist) https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/sixfigure (Six Figure Private Practice) https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/ (Private Practice for Beginners Facebook Group)
Where We Can Connect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Subscribe to the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)
Show notes available at http://www.independentclinician.com/blog/category/podcast (https://www.independentclinician.com/blog/category/podcast) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lauren Meglen is a former school SLP who transitioned to full-time private practice in the Rochester, MN area. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey into private practice and what that looked like for her. She talks about how she decided on a whim to start her private practice and her experience with bringing on employees. She shares so much great wisdom and advice on ditching perfectionism and why you should go for your dreams of private practice
What we discuss: Her career journey as a SLP and how she started her private practice Her experience with bringing on employees The big goals that she has for her practice Lessons she’s learned about letting go of perfectionism
Links: http://sixfigureprivatepractice.com (Six Figure Private Practice) https://www.amazon.com/EntreLeadership-Practical-Business-Wisdom-Trenches/dp/1451617852 (EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches ) https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best-Year-Ever-Achieving-ebook/dp/B0741CYBHK (Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F3DM7C1/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 (Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VNHC41J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2 (The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business ) https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4 (Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine ) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GDX7BP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 (Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself) https://www.owltherapyservices.com/ (Owl Therapy Services) https://www.facebook.com/owltherapyservices/ (Owl Therapy Services Facebook) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Start Your Private Practice Webinar) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are you ready to start your private practice? If you’ve been thinking about getting support from the Start Your Private Practice system but haven’t fully decided to go for it yet, you’ll definitely want to hear this episode as I am joined by 4 mentors of the program, Claudia, Tommy, Adrienne and Bobby. In this episode, the mentors and I chat about what led them to the program, the people who tend to succeed in it and how having a private practice has helped them level up in business and life!
What we discuss: What the culture of the group is like What traits you need to be successful in the program and private practice Benefits that you get from being apart of the group Advice for people on the fence about starting their private practice
Links: https://allthingsspeechtherapy.com/ (All Things Speech Therapy) https://duncanlakespeechtherapy.com/ (Duncan Lake Speech Therapy) https://www.speechbuilders.org/ (SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy) https://speechbubbletherapy.com/ (Speech Bubble Therapy) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021 might be the year that you finally start your private practice. We all went through so much in 2020 and through that year, I watched countless people start their own private practice. I also saw many others pivot their business overnight in the midst of a pandemic. And even some who expanded their businesses vastly, bringing on more clients and employees. In this episode, you’ll hear what could happen if you take the steps needed and finally make your private practice dreams a reality in 2021.
What we discuss: The hope we all have for the future How I feel about 2020 What I did to help clients transition to teletherapy in 2020 What I saw private practitioners accomplish in 2020 Why you have a choice to make
Links: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Webinar) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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If you allow yourself to stay in fear mode, you won’t ever get to the outcome that you desire. You have to learn to overcome the fears that are holding you back! In this episode, I talk about why you need to do what you need to do to get your message out there and start chasing the career and life you want!
What we discuss: Whether or not there are benefits in waiting Why you have to step out of your comfort zone What I teach SLPs in my programs
Links: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Webinar) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Claudia Hamilton Davisson is a private practitioner based out of Michigan and a mentor for my Start Your Private Practice program. Claudia has been a SLP for over three decades and has worked in so many different areas of the business. In this episode, Claudia shares how she started her business as a private practitioner on the side of her job. She talks about the reasons she was drawn to private practice and the areas where she sees other private practitioners get stuck in their business. We also talk about where she sees most of her referrals come from and her advice for someone who is unsure if opening their own private practice is the right move for them.
What we discuss: What her career has been like as a SLP What made Claudia entertain the idea of starting a private practice Issues she’s seen other SLPs in the program have within their business Her advice for someone who isn’t sure if they can get into private practice
Links: https://allthingsspeechtherapy.com/index.html (All Things Speech Therapy, LLC) http://mentoringmommy.com (Mentoring Mommy) https://www.google.com/business/ (Google My Business) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the biggest reasons I hear from SLPs about what’s holding them back from starting private practice: the fear of getting sued. In this episode, I am talking all about getting your practice set up the right way from the beginning and why you need to get your ducks in a row to minimize the risks of starting your private practice!
P.S. One easy way to decrease the risks associated with private practice is to make sure your clients sign the proper legal forms. https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/forms-o (Click here) to grab The Clinic Forms and save! What we discuss: How to protect yourself and minimize your legal, personal and financial risks Easy ways to minimize your risks What essential protections you need (and about how much they cost) Documents you must have clients sign The biggest risk associated with starting a private practice
Links: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/optin-31080023 (Private Practice Forms) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jessica Sekhorn is a private practitioner based out of the Houston, TX area. She started out as a SLPA in college and knew this was the career path she wanted to take. In this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a SLP and how she decided to start her practice, Thrive Speech Therapy. She even discusses how she uses SLPAs to help build her private practice. She talks about how she’s been able to set her private practice apart from others and how she’s gotten an influx of referral sources from getting contracts with insurance companies and creating an opt-in on her website.
What we discuss: How her career was before starting her private practice The transitions she’s made since getting insurance contracts What she plans to delegate (and the surprising thing she doesn’t want to delegate) Her long-term goals for growing her private practice How she uses an opt-in to get more referrals and build a connection
Links: https://thrivespeech.org/ (Thrive Speech Therapy) https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Clinician-Guide-Private-Patients/dp/B00NI9R5A8 (The Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients: Start Your Own Speech, Occupational or Physical Therapy Private Practice) https://www.facebook.com/thrivespeechtherapy (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/thrivespeechtherapy/?hl=en (Instagram) info@thrivespeech.net https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/ (SLP Private Practice Beginners) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Webinar) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Every now and then I tend to go back to old business books I’ve read to get a fresh perspective on them. In this episode, I am talking about a business lesson that I pulled from a book that I’ve read and how it correlates to how a lot of speech language pathologists feel about their 9 to 5 jobs. I talk about what this means for these practitioners who may be considering private practice and how I can help you bridge the gap and step into the vision you have for your private practice.
What we discuss: What I realized in rereading The E-Myth The parallel of that lesson and how a lot of SLPs feel at their jobs How great clinicians aren’t always great business people
Links: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 (The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thank you for listening to the Private Practice Success Stories Podcast
I interview speech-language pathologists in private practice to share their lessons and journeys. Speech therapy graduate programs don't teach about private practice. I invite you to listen and learn!
Links Mentioned: Free Training: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/webinar Advanced Programs: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com Work with Jena: DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (@IndependentClinician)
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Tia Javier is a private practitioner and one of only 91 Spanish speaking speech-language pathologists in the state of Virginia. She is actually someone who I first came across when she joined the Start Your Private Practice program. Tia saw a huge need in the market for a bilingual private practice. In this episode, she shares how her student loans motivated her to make this decision, what a typical day in her practice looks like and her plans for the future. I really like Tia’s attitude and how she doesn’t look at obstacles as a set-back but instead figures out a way to overcome them.
What we discuss: How Tia got into private practice What she did to put her plan of starting a private practice into motion What her day to day life looks like within her practice Her advice for SLPs who want to open a private practice
Links: https://www.speechlanguageconnection.com/ (Speech Language Connection) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Start Your Private Practice Waitlist) https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You’ve probably heard that as a private practice owner, you need a niche. I know a lot of practitioners worry about this. In this episode, I am sharing my thoughts on this idea that you need a niche for your private practice. You’ll hear why this isn’t the best logic for private practitioners to have as they’re getting their business started. I also talk about what you need to get more word-of-mouth marketing and why you need to learn to operate from an abundance mindset.
What we discuss: My feelings about having a niche as a private practitioner Why a niche may come further along in building your practice Two things that have to happen for you to get word-of-mouth marketing My tips on learning to operate from an abundance mindset
Links: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nicki McRory is a private practitioner in the Santa Clarita, CA area who is on fire. In just 7 years of owning her private practice, she has hired over 320 employees and opened two brick and mortar locations. In our conversation, we discuss her early days as a SLP starting in the school setting and what brought her to the decision to start her practice. She shares what types of clients she serves, her experience of stepping into the role as a leader and how she’s navigated running her practice during the pandemic.
What we discuss: What the start of her career as an SLP was like Her desire to create something unique and how this inspired her to start her own practice How she realized she needed to give up control and hire help How she made the decision to open up a second location
Links: https://www.mcrorypediatrics.com/ (McRory Pediatric Services, Inc. ) https://www.mcrorypediatrics.com/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/mcrorypediatricservices/ (Facebook) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Webinar) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hilary Frank is a private practitioner who started her business and has seen incredible successes over the past two years! In this episode, she gives her brilliant advice on ditching perfectionism while you grow your private practice. She chats about her journey from getting into this career path, her fellowship experience, why she got interested in private practice and how she made the decision to start her business, Chatterbugs. Hilary shares her biggest referral sources and how she stepped into the CEO role to make hiring decisions for her business. She also talks about her plans for expansion and creating more programs for her clients’ families.
What we discuss: How she got into her career as an SLP from her background as an educator What made her realize she wanted to go the private practice route How she navigated making hiring decisions Her expansion plans for growing her private practice
Links: https://www.chatterbugsllc.com/ (Chatterbugs) http://startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Free Webinar) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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I was at the playground with my kids when I noticed the correlation between the various play obstacles and how they relate to what private practitioners face. As you build your private practice, you’ll undoubtedly face challenges but as you weave through and navigate those you’ll become better equipped and ready to take on new ones that come your way. In this episode, I am talking about the similarities between playgrounds and your private practice and sharing a few encouraging words for your journey.
What we discuss: What I saw at the playground that reminded me of private practitioners How you can overcome obstacles you face
Links: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/ (Start Your Private Practice) https://independentclinician.usefedora.com/p/grow-your-private-practice-monthly (Grow Your Private Practice) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mattie Murrey-Tegels is a medical speech-language pathologist, professor, podcaster and founder of Fresh SLP. She shares how she got started in this career when she decided to go back to school and follow in the footsteps of a family member who was a speech-language pathologist. She and I talk about her own private practice and why she started Fresh SLP as a resource to help other speech-language pathologists get started in their careers. Mattie is very passionate about giving back and helping up-and-coming SLPs as they enter the field and I know you’re going to enjoy our conversation.
What we discuss: How she got decided to get into speech-language pathology Why she wants to empower other SLPs Mattie’s goal of growing her website and podcast to help even more people Her advice for people on finding a community and being brave
Links: https://freshslp.com/ (Fresh SLP) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-missing-link-for-slps/id1502327319 (The Missing Link for SLPs) https://www.instagram.com/freshslp/ (Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Vanessa Anderson-Smith owns a private practice that has seen a lot of successes over the past few years in her business. You might recognize Vanessa’s because we featured her on the blog a few years back where we shared how she went from having zero plans to a 4-month waitlist for her services. In this episode, I caught up with her to hear about how her business has grown since then. She shares her advice for opening a successful private practice in a rural area and advice for people with type B personalities who are thinking about private practice. She discusses the growth of her business including how she is opening a second location with room to expand it even further.
What we discuss: The transition from her first job as an SLP to a private practice owner Her experience with word of mouth marketing How she chose her specialty around feeding therapy Her advice for opening a private practice in a rural area
Links: https://www.independentclinician.com/blog/from-no-plan-to-4-month-waitlist-vanessas-private-practice-success-story (From ‘No Plan’ to 4 Month Waitlist: Vanessa’s Private Practice Success Story) https://andersonsmithspeech.com/ (Anderson-Smith Speech Therapy) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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This is Part two of our Student Success series where you’ll hear THREE SLPs who have successfully started Adult medical focused private practices and 3 SLPs who have started specialty or bilingual practices full-time or “on the side.” Can you have an adult only practice? The answer is YES! So finish listening to this episode and then sign up - so you can start this journey now.
What we discuss: Reasons why medical-based SLPs become interested in starting private practices The impact mentors had on me and my practice Why I cover Medicare in The Start Your Private Practice System Interviews with 6 of my students from the course
Links: The Start Your Private Practice System For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode is a little different from most. I thought it would be interesting to bring on some of the SLPs from my program to talk about their experience in the course and how they’ve been able to start their private practice while still working their day job. They all have such incredible stories to share and I know you’ll get a lot from this episode!
What we discuss: Reasons why many school SLPs become interested in private practice The 4 F’s that people seek when thinking about private practice Why I recommend starting your private practice on the side Interviews with 6 of my students from the course
Links: The Start Your Private Practice System For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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Theresa Richard is a SLP, founder of Mobile FEES, the Medical SLP Collective and host of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast. Theresa and I have been friends for years and I had her on to have a conversation about business and our mindset as two successful business owners. We talk a lot about the analysis paralysis that many people face when starting their private practice and why you should just commit and do it. We also chat about why mistakes are a great learning experience, how now is a great time to start your practice and why you should choose a specialization for the clients you serve.
What we discuss: Our experiences of getting started out in our businesses How you can get started inexpensively Why you might want to consider starting your private practice as a side hustle The reasoning behind why you should specialize your practice
Links: http://startyourprivatepractice.com/freebie (Private Practice Roadmap) https://www.mobiledysphagiadiagnostics.com/ (Mobile FEES) https://www.mobiledysphagiadiagnostics.com/podcast-3/ (The Swallow Your Pride Podcast) https://medslpcollective.com/ (The Medical SLP Collective) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
David Dean is a private practitioner who has been building his practice with early intervention contracts through regional centers. He started his business after moving to California and is now working to build his empire. David explains what his work looks like on a day-to-day basis and how he’s structured his business for growth and flexibility. David and I are similar in that we both believe that there are enough clients to go around. I just love his abundance mindset and his attitude about getting started even when you might not feel 100% ready.
What we discuss: What his early career was like as a SLP coming out of grad school His plan upon moving to California and how he ended up starting his private practice How he worked with regional centers to get referrals David’s words of wisdom around building confidence as a SLP
Links: https://www.instagram.com/keycommunicationsls/ (Key Communication SLS Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/theycallmedean_/ (David’s Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tamala Close is a private practice owner and the founder of SLP Private Practice in Color. She got her start as a PA for a speech-language pathologist and decided to go back to school to pursue a path as a SLP. We talk about how she decided to start her private practice and what ultimately led her to start her community, SLP Private Practice in Color to help fill the void for practitioners of color who want additional education and resources to starting their own private practice.
What we discuss: Tamala’s background as a speech-language pathologist PA Her vision for her private practice and goal of building contracts with schools How having a network paid off when she moved back to Dallas What her community, SLP Private Practice in Color does to help SLPs
Links: https://www.slpprivatepic.com/ (SLP Private Practice in Color) https://www.instagram.com/slpprivatepic/ (SLP Private PIC Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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Amanda Puentes is a private practitioner who is pursuing two dreams. She started her private practice to help with pediatric speech therapy and has also started an international program to provide access to speech therapy for people who might otherwise not be able to receive those services. She’s built a wonderful network of SLPs who are providing these services to people abroad who desperately need them and I just love her story. She shares how her early career as a travel speech-language pathologist influenced her, how the pandemic made her quickly shift to teletherapy and her advice for going after your dream, opening the space and allowing opportunities to happen.
What we discuss: How her early career was as a travel speech-language pathologist Her transition into full time into her practice and how COVID made her jump into teletherapy How Amanda balances between her private practice and the program Her advice for people who have a big dream and aren’t sure how to start
Links: https://www.projectspeechtherapy.com/ (Project Speech) https://www.instagram.com/projectspeech/ (Project Speech Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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During a recent trip to the beach with my family, I had a few things running through my mind. As I saw how my two sons approached a scenario with a crab it really got me thinking. It reminded me so much of how people with different personality types take different approaches to build and grow their private practice. In this episode, I talk about this and how my webinar can help you on your journey of starting your private practice.
What we discuss: How people with different personalities take different approaches to private practice Why you have to decide which way you want to approach building your practice
Links: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar (Webinar) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Robin Drothler is a private practitioner who has been growing her practice for over 16 years. Even in the midst of a pandemic, she has seen growth within her business, Advantage Speech Therapy Services. We talk about how she went from seeing private clients on the side to going full-fledged into running a private practice. She shares the referral sources that led to clients early on in her business and how she learned to navigate becoming a service provider for insurance companies. She also tells us her experience of growing her practice during the pandemic and advice for other SLPs who are considering private practice.
What we discuss: Robin’s story of what led her to the speech-language therapy field How the early intervention program helped her gain referrals Her experience of becoming a service provider for insurance companies What her private practice has been like during the pandemic
Links: https://advantagespeech.com/ (Advantage Speech Therapy Services) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Carrie Hinnant became a private practice owner and in just 6 years in the business, she has grown her practice to two locations with over 40 employees. She went from serving just a few kids one day a week to now serving about 1,000 sessions per month with her team. We talk about how advice from a professor led her to this career and how a mishap at a practice she was working for led her to starting her practice. She talks about the need for adaption in this field, learning to wear many hats as a business owner and a great tip on where to find referrals! She shares how she grew her practice and her advice on finding the right people to help serve your clients.
What we discuss: How she got into her career as an SLP after advice from a professor Her advice for someone who wants to do a private practice but is scared of failure Why she believes in hiring people who are excited to learn and the strategies she uses to retain employees Her plans for expanding and having a multidisciplinary approach
Links: http://www.carolinatherapeutics.com/ (Carolina Therapeutics ) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kate Williams is back to share how her private practice has grown since we last spoke in early 2019. In this episode, Kate also brought on someone who works with her, Michelle Ogston. These two talk about the shift they made to a more holistic practice. Kate and Michelle discuss how they’ve diversified their services by adding in a life coaching aspect to further help their clients and their loved ones. They also talk about their move to a group setting and creating other systems for success to help further speech therapy progress. The two also share some advice on sitting in the why and using this time as an opportunity to go inward and really dive into who you are, what you value and what you hope to bring to the world.
What we discuss: What’s been going on for Kate this past year How having a life coach in their practice has helped their clients How they noticed a need and developed something for that What they’re doing to help other clinicians Their hopes for the next year within their practice Kate and Michelle’s advice for having a holistic practice
Links: http://podcast.privatepracticesuccessstories.com/episodes/self-care-for-private-practitioners-with-katie-samples-willa ("Self-Care for Private Practitioners" with Katie Samples-Willams, SLP) http://santarosaspeechtherapy.com/ (Santa Rosa Speech Therapy) https://www.instagram.com/santarosaspeechtherapy/ (Kate’s Instagram) https://www.cloud9lifecoaching.com/ (Cloud9 Life Coaching) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jessie Ginsburg started her private practice in Los Angeles, CA despite being told by numerous people it was “too early” for her. Rather than listening, Jessie decided to go full force into building her private practice. We chat about her journey of growing her private practice and how she’s diversified her revenue by creating an educational-based model to help serve other SLP clinicians. Jessie talks about how her company has navigated the coronavirus pandemic, why she encourages her therapists to hone in on specialties and why she believes in taking the blame when things go wrong in her business.
What we discuss: What her early career as a speech-language pathologist was like Her journey of building and growing her private practice Their process of finding their core values as a company and defining what they believe in How she’s developed an education-based model to help serve clinicians
Links: https://www.pediatrictherapyplayhouse.com/ (Pediatric Therapy Playhouse) https://www.jessieginsburg.com/ (Jessie Ginsburg) https://www.instagram.com/jessieginsburg.slp/ (Jessie’s Instagram) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com)
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Beth Brady is a private practice owner in Ohio who started her business less than one year ago. Beth faced the very tragic loss of her friend and business partner at the beginning stages of starting her private practice. Fortunately, she was able to triumph and move forward with starting the business. Beth shares how she overcame that loss and what led her to a career in speech-language pathology in the first place. She talks about some of her first job experiences before making the move to private practice and what she’s been doing to expand her business during the pandemic.
What we discuss: How she got started as a speech-language pathologist What made her decide to start a private practice of her own How she overcame unexpectedly losing her business partner What Beth’s been working on for her business to help expand her caseload
Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-and-ei-agency-with-ryan-landinguin-slp/id1374716199?i=1000413210764 ("Running and EI Agency" with Ryan Landinguin, SLP) https://www.talkplaygrowllc.com/ (Talk Play Grow) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Luba Patlakh Kaplun is a speech-language pathologist in the Philadelphia area who has built her private practice from zero to 50 contractors in just 5 years. In this episode, she shared how she’s built her private practice and how she plans to continue growing during the pandemic. We talked about how she got into this career after leaving behind broadcast journalism, how she transitioned her practice to teletherapy in just two days and why you have to be persistent while you build your practice. Luba shares the importance of making progressive steps to get to your goals and her advice for other private practice owners.
What we discuss: How she transitioned from broadcast journalism to speech-language pathology What made Luba decide to start her own practice The lessons she's learned from growing her practice Transitioning into telepractice within a two day period
Links: https://kidologyinc.com/ (Kidology Website) https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business ) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASEn6nHfqHx2tTOjniLeqw (Kidology YouTube Channel) For more information, visit:https://www.independentclinician.com/ ( www.IndependentClinician.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Becky McArthur is fully embracing the new way to start a private practice. I am seeing a lot of new SLP’s take this route for their career - doing things such as seeing clients at home, being lean when it comes to finances, not straying away from technology. This is exactly what Becky did as the pandemic hit, she quickly learned how to take her private practice online and started doing telepractice to meet her clients. In this episode she discusses this experience, what led her to start her private practice, differences between SLP from the U.S. and Canada (where she’s located) and what she’s learned since opening her private practice.
What we discuss: How Becky got started in the SLP profession and what led her to the decision to start a private practice What differences she’s noticed between SLPs in the U.S. and Canada What she’s learned over the past year from having a private practice Her experience with doing telepractice
Links: https://www.wecommunicateslp.com/ (We Communicate)
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Rene Robles and Cristina Ramos are private practice owners who are known for taking strong, decisive actions. Rene and Christina were on the podcast in early 2019 and shared their story of building a SLP practice with three locations and over 700 patients. In this episode, they dove back into their 5-year business plan and the progress they’ve made on their goal of opening one new practice a year for 5 years. Rene and Christina shared how they’ve successfully navigated the transition to teletherapy practice during the pandemic in just three days! The pair also talk about their upcoming plans and how they will continue to weather the storm while growing their private practice.
What we discuss: How Rene and Christina ended up starting a private practice together What their 5-year business plan was and how their progress is at year 4 How they’re handling the transition into teletherapy in the midst of coronavirus Their plans going forward with opening their next clinic and weathering the storm
Links: https://fiveoaksspeech.com/ (Five Oaks Speech Therapy)
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Jeannette Washington is someone who continually seizes the opportunities that come her way. She started her career as a SLP working for schools before deciding to take the leap into private practice. She founded her company, Bearly Articulating and in this episode, she talks about what led her to that decision and how the transition was for her. We chat about why she decided to learn to code and how she’s weaved this into her work as an SLP. She also talks about her new book, Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter In Tech.
What we discuss: Why Jeannette decided to go to the private practice route What the transition of being a private practice owner was like Why she learned how to code and how she’s integrated tech into her work as a SLP Her advice for people who want to get into speaking and publishing
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Ruth Bass, MS, CCC-SLP started her career as a speech-language pathologist later in life. After working for another company, she decided to branch out on her own. Ruth started her pediatric private practice, Island Therapies with the intention of remaining small on purpose. In this episode, we talk about how to keep things simple but profitable and her perspective on taking things back to the basics. She talks about going at your own pace and doing what you want as a private practice owner. Ruth and I explore some of the best marketing strategies she’s uncovered over the years that have led to client referrals and how she makes the most out of referrals.
Here's what we discuss: Her reasoning behind why she’s wanted to stay a small practice Her advice on asking for help and hiring for the things you aren’t good at Ruth’s tips for someone thinking about going down the road of private practice How she feels about starting small and taking baby steps How Ruth uses the concept of friend-raising to get more client referrals
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Ebone Williams, did not ever really consider the private practice path until recently. In this episode, she shares how she launched her practice in December and was full by early March. She discusses how she uses screenings and professional development to grow her practice, and how her family’s motto: “Do it afraid,” has helped her move forward and grow her practice.
What we discuss: What motivated Ebone to start her private practice How she developed her business model The benefits of being an on-site therapist Future plans for Affinity Therapy Services
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As the first occupational therapist to be featured on this podcast, Hana Eichele is a highly-driven owner of a new private practice. She transitioned to private practice from working in the schools and in clinics, where she found less freedom and flexibility than she desired. Hana is excited about the prospect of expanding her practice in the near future.
Here's What We Discuss: Her many sources of inspiration to start and continue her private practice How she arranged a smooth transition between her previous position to seeing her own clients How she plans to diversify by drawing upon her other talents Her experienced advice to therapists that are starting their journey Jena’s take on an overwhelming obstacle for many new private practice owners
Links and Resources: http://feedingmatters.org (Feeding Matters) https://www.105westdesign.com/ (105 West Design) https://www.rootspediatrictherapy.com/ (Roots Pediatric Therapy) https://www.feedinglittles.com/ (Feeding Littles)
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Susannah Silvia, a friend of Jena's from high school in New Orleans, was determined to overcome the odds despite the staggering effect of Hurricane Katrina on her personal and professional life. She pursued a career in early intervention and now is the director of the same private practice at which she started her clinical fellowship. Currently she balances being a mother, author, and professor with a goal to increase her impact on the SLP world in the upcoming year.
Here's What We Discuss: How she discovered her passion for speech-language pathology in lieu of other helping professions Her decision to pursue an ownership position within her first professional setting Her commitment to developing multiple streams of income for multiple life-enhancing reasons How another SLP helped her make her book publishing dream come true How she transitioned from being a university guest speaker to an adjunct lecturer
Links and Resources: http://www.familyconnect.org/directory/profile/mississippi-first-steps-early-intervention-program/12 (First Steps) https://www.amazon.com/Your-Baby-Loves-Say-THAT/dp/0578541300 (Your Baby Loves To Say That!)
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On this episode, I'm going to introduce you to Tami Teshima of Duncan Lake Speech Therapy. Tami is one of the star students from the Start Your Private Practice Program. She is one of our biggest cheerleaders for our students, always celebrating their wins and providing encouragement. And now she has #LeveledUp and has become a member of Grow Your Private Practice.
Tami was a school-based SLP who got laid off (a year before covid!) She had always wanted a private practice and took it as a sign to do it. So she joined Start Your Private Practice and we recorded this episode on the anniversary of her first year in private practice.
Tami loves working with young kids and also doing gender affirming voice and communication modification. Tami's bubbly and friendly fun personality is something that you will fall in love with.
As you listen - be thinking about what aspects of Tami's story you identify with.
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Yvette McCoy has cultivated a wide-reaching private practice over the last 15 years. She currently employs and collaborates with a variety of specialists, including ENTs and audiologists, in order to serve her clients from infancy to adulthood. Yvette has had an inspiring influence on her community and continues to grow with their needs in mind.
Here's What We Discuss: Her first foray into private practice as an SLP conducting home visits The business mindset she developed over time to lead her to a vibrant practice Her advice to become board-certified which surprised her colleagues Her persistence in the presence of internal and external doubt Jena’s valuable opinion on why a slow and steady start to your private practice is the way to go
Connect with Yvette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-mccoy-m-s-ccc-slp-a8712036/ (LinkedIn)
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Quick question:
You wouldn't build a house without architectural plans, would you?
So let's make sure you PLAN your private practice before you start it.
As part of Better Hearing and Speech Month, I am offering a FREE 5 day challenge to help SLPs plan their ideal private practice.
https://jena.acemlnb.com/lt.php?s=0d3a4f170d662b67a746aa22e7f1557c&i=686A1029A4A3978 (Click here to register) (it's free!)
There are five major decisions you have to make in planning your private practice, which I will help you do in 20 minutes per day (2-3 minute videos, a 5 minute task and a 15 minute Q&A time with me.)
When it comes to planning private practices, I've seen a lot of SLPs get stuck in analysis paralysis and I don't want that to happen to you.
After 5 days, you'll make 5 major decisions that will help you: ✅ Schedule around your private practice around your life ✅ Offer services you feel good about ✅ Make sure you're working with the right clients ✅ Build in work/life balance from the beginning ✅ Keep your overhead / expenses low from the start ... and be ready to START knowing that you have a solid plan in place.
5 days.
5 decisions.
Planned out.
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Katie Brown knew she could convert her passion for the adult medical field into a private practice early on. After experiencing the life of a generalist SLP in skilled nursing and acute care, she felt her calling was to deliver patient-focused adult care in patients’ homes. This unique focus has set Katie apart within her community. She looks forward to collaborating with other private practitioners as well as marketing to doctors in the near future.
Here's what we discuss: Her breakthrough moment that made her realize it was time to start her private practice How she reconciles being an introvert with various extroverted activities designed to develop relationships with colleagues Her perspective on the importance of finding a mentor and sharing the wealth Her strong encouragement for new practitioners who also have only a few years experience under their belts Jena’s sage insight into the difference between pushiness and information sharing
Links and Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swallow-your-pride/id1257987923 (Swallow Your Pride Podcast)
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Laura Powell, a distinguished Grow Your Own Practice mentor, experienced a myriad of SLP work settings (home visits, schools, ENT clinic, outpatient pediatric/adult) before she decided on full-time private practice. She credits her experiences with helping her develop the confidence and knowledge to pursue a multidisciplinary clinic with specialities from autism to pediatric vital stim. Today she employs SLPs, OTs, and administrative staff in a bustling office environment.
Here's what we discuss: Her business mission, which reflects who she hires and how they connect with clients Her leadership approach that has absolutely factored in to 100% employee retention Jena’s advice on goal-setting with respect to starting a private practice Her determination to continue to learn, including seeking resources and asking questions Jena’s perspective on entering private practice slowly and surely
Links and Resources: Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book&sa=D&ust=1588360509884000&usg=AFQjCNGwtKmb5Lt-tp5DqAonGbfxLXvvfA (https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book)) GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/Laura
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Sarah Hamel and Stephanie Izzi are a dynamic duo of sisters who both discovered a love of speech-language pathology and wanted to design a way to practice it on their terms. Their commitment to their clients’ well-being extends beyond the therapeutic setting and into government advocacy for their client’s rights. They also value cultivating collaboration within their practice and their community.
Here's What We Discuss: -Their path to forging a unique business together -How their ideals helped them cultivate their vision for their business -How they became a non-profit in a relatively easy, straightforward manner -Their emphasis on delegation spread across three part-time employees and counting -Jena’s insight into how to win the popularity contest of Google searching
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Tara Vining showed incredible promise as a travel therapist that helped her secure her first school contract. Her private practice benefited from her wide variety of experiences in different speech pathology settings, in-person and teletherapy. Currently her practice is mostly centered on contracting with public schools and a small but growing faction of outpatient clients. She is a strong proponent of pursuing continuing education to bolster business savvy and community impact.
Here's What We Discuss: -Her high praise of school contracts and their advantages -Her financial advice for starting your private practice -How her mentors have influenced her to adopt effective business practices and her positive outlook -Jena’s perspective on starting and growing your business
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Alexandria launched her private practice while on maternity leave with fortune on her side. She sees both child and adult clients in coordination with her staff. Her practice currently focuses on social language, delayed echolalia, and adult stuttering. She is placing a stronger emphasis on delegation in the upcoming year and looking forward to furthering her impact on her community and beyond.
Here's What We Discuss: -Her favorite aspect of private practice that allows her to achieve a strong work-life balance -Her proven approach to grouping children in pragmatic language groups -Her journey to specializing in one of her niches, from reading an educational book to presenting at ASHA -Her heartfelt advice for new practitioners
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Hillary Cooper is taking the speech therapy world by storm! She is conducting one of the few mobile FEES-specific private practices in the country, spearheading a non-profit organization designed to support patients with dysphagia and their families, and supporting other non-profits by selling speech-therapy based merchandise. Along the way she has provided therapy to adults in skilled nursing facilities and acute care in addition to private practice. Hillary also has a strong interest in educating others which also led to her participation in the Medical SLP Collective.
Here's What We Discuss: -Her uplifting perspective on the obstacles that arose along the way -Her eye-opening advice surrounding yourself with support, both personally and professionally -Her motto “Delete, delegate, or do” and how it has framed her work-life balance -How her belief in herself and her ideas had to evolve over time to make her dreams come alive -Jena’s encouragement for kindred spirits who embrace their passions wholeheartedly -Her call for volunteers to help her non-profit fulfill its mission
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Hello and welcome to this Mindset Monday Edition of The Private Practice Success Stories Podcast.
Today we are going to talk about planning for your financial future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Summary:
Roshonda Epps is a self-described “Mompreneur” with a strong positive message and practical advice for all practitioners hoping to achieve a work-life balance. Her dream of working for herself became reality when she started seeing her first client through a contact at her son’s daycare. She is currently the sole SLP at Speech Therapy Zone, which is designed to provide services to children while also supporting their parents in a flexible manner.
What we discuss:
Jena’s recommendation for new practitioners to help establish a strong client base How Roshonda’s family shaped her private practice as it exists today How her business savvy has helped her concentrate on the most important aspects of her professional career
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Summary: In this mindset Monday episode Jena talks about why investing in yourself allows you more control over your schedule and ultimately your life. Jena invests in herself by attending conferences to so that she can learn and implement different things into her courses and programs to help make you become a better business owner.
What we discuss: Starting a private practice allows you control over your schedule giving more freedom for family and life Owning a private practice comes with less restrictions than working at a school or hospital More control over caseload, meetings, documentation and anything that leaves you feeling over worked and under paid Showing SLP’s that things can be different and providing steps on how to do that Even if you don’t have a background in business, you can still run a successful private practice
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Summary Elizabeth lives each day to the fullest by taking care of her family, pursuing her SLP-D degree from Northwestern, and developing her co-owned private practice beyond her wildest dreams. Her flourishing business includes seeing children and adults with developmental disabilities at their homes, in a clinic, and in the public schools. Her joint venture has expanded tremendously and she continues to dream big!
What we discuss Her unique introduction to the field and how she continues to mentor and employ SLP-As Her perspective on her successful collaboration with her business partners Her advice to pursue alternative avenues of clientele when private pay is difficult to come by Jena’s perspective on business principles that have improved her life Her heartfelt appreciation for her SLP-D program that has helped her evolve as a professional
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Summary In this episode Jena talks about how difficult it was to be in an office setting while trying to raise two young boys and how starting her own Private Practice gave her the freedom and flexibility to be there for her children while still providing an income.
What we discuss; Why starting her practice was the best decision she made How having the flexibility changed her life and perspective How setting her own hours allowed her to spend more time with her children Why not to put off starting a business when your children are young Taking ‘I can’t’ out of the vocabulary
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Summary
Dr. Jamie Fisher is an inspirational advocate for her clients and clinicians alike. Her practice has evolved to a multidisciplinary clinic providing therapy for children and adults as well as a continuing education center for other SLPs. Dr. Fisher continues to grow her impact on her local community as well as developing online courses to reach a nationwide audience.
What we discuss: Her motto to “never ever say what you will never ever do” when facing new opportunities Her perspective on the benefits of an entrepreneurial community class Her heartfelt encouragement to pursue your passion as a private practitioner Jena’s perspective on why private practice can lead you to exceed the expectations of a regular job and pursue your dreams Her live course versus online course experience as a professor Her breakthrough moment when self-care became an essential component of her life
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Summary Whether or not you have a logo, this is an episode for you. In this episode we talk about what I did when I was first starting out and how I was able to change and evolve my brand and how my logo helped in that. We also discuss the different types of logos and how to go about getting one.
In this episode we discuss The importance of a logo and how it defines your brand What to do if you don’t like your current logo What do do if you don’t currently have a logo Is a line of text with your business name enough? Does having a logo make your business look more professional?
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Summary: Ebony has experienced tremendous growth by pursuing a wide variety of opportunities over the last two months. Her momentum has allowed her to expand her practice, build upon her existing skills, and establish strong connections within her community. In her triumphant return to the podcast, Ebony shares advice to inspire new and current practitioners alike.
What we talk about: Her philosophy about delegation following the expansion of her practice How she stepped out of her comfort zone and pursued continuing education to serve new clients Jena’s encouragement to cultivate one’s skillset Her consideration of her employees to help them achieve work-life balance Her plans to continue to promote her practice and increase her impact on her community
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Summary:
On this episode of Private Practice Success stories I talk to you about quotes and how much I love inspirational quotes. I speak about one quote in particular that changed the way that I think about my business and all others and I discuss the process of change on this episode and how quotes are not only important for your business but for your mindset.
What we talk about: How important quotes are for mindset How quotes and outside the box thinking can change your business How businesses can change an evolve over time and what to do about it
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Summary
Trina and Jill formed their private practice soon after meeting at a skilled nursing facility and they have been a powerhouse duo ever since! Their business model has evolved to include multiple therapists, services, and even a therapeutic preschool. Most recently they are working towards moving into a bigger facility to accommodate more classrooms, and in doing so, fulfilling an important need in their community.
What we talked about
Their origin story, or how it all began at an opportune time and place Jena’s valuable input on “taking the leap” Their insightful perspectives on choosing a long-term business partner Their logical approach to delegation
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Summary: On this episode of Mindset Monday we will be taking about how Private Practice is a vehicle to get you where you would like to go in life.
I've been thinking a lot about this lately. As you know in my beginner course where I teach people how to start private practices. In talking to all the thousands of people, most people are coming to private practice from another setting. They’re either coming from schools, hospitals or early intervention generally because the setting has affected them in a negative way.
That is where Private Practice comes in. You are in control of your caseload, what types of clients you see and how you want your practice to be run. In this episode you will learn how to take this from an idea to a real business.
What I discuss: How to set up your Private Practice for success from the very beginning If you're already an establish Private Practice how to pivot How to change your business and mindset if things aren't going exactly how you imagined.
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Summary:
Tiffany is a pioneer in the field of private practice because she has started her own early in her career. She seamlessly transitioned from an acute rehab position to specializing in assistive technology. Her relentless determination, pursuit of skilled training, and her community connections have helped her build her clientele of children and adults with complex communication needs in a tremendously short span of time. Tiffany’s future plans include cultivating more referrals as well as eventually hiring other SLPs.
What we Discussed:
Jena sharing the striking similarities between her start and Tiffany’s Tiffany’s method for guaranteeing income while pursuing individual clients Her recommendations for new clinicians entering the field Her noteworthy goal to teach others as she was once taught Jena’s high praise for field-specific college business classes
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How to Start a Private Practice Full-Time or “On the Side” of Your Regular Job
In this session, we discussed how to minimize the legal, professional, financial and personal risks associated with starting a private practice.We also explored the five major steps involved in starting a private practice, and ethical considerations when starting a private practice. To learn more, visit www.slp-live.com
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Summary
Rosemarie “Rosey” Ott radiates joy when she talks about her client population and achieving work-life balance. She transitioned easily from a background of working with young adults and early intervention to a traveling therapy practice based in clients’ homes. Currently she sees her clients part-time and has hired three independent contractors to work alongside her on a full-time New York City practice.
What we talk about: Her eye-opening experiences that led her to take confidence in her therapeutic approach How family support compelled her to expand her practice Her advice on taking advantage of one's location including collaboration with other providers Her perspective on specializing to maximize client outcomes Jena’s sage advice based on mentoring many new SLPs starting out
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Summary:
Carmen had a wonderfully supportive environment at work when she decided to make the switch to private practice. She decided to pursue flexibility and financial control in her position of business owner as inspired by her close-knit colleagues and family situation. Carmen currently works as the sole provider in her own office seeing school-aged children. She successfully transitioned from performing home-based visits to having her own space in a perfect location.
What we discussed:
Her belief in the importance of building a community of like-minded colleagues The moment she realized she needed to prioritize her need for work-life balance over the desire for clients Her unique resources for finding new clients Jena’s perspective on the scarcity of SLP private practices Her reassurance that being credentialed with insurance is not an insurmountable obstacle
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Summary:
Holly transitioned from a career in marketing to the role of highly skilled educator and speech-language pathologist. She has grown her shared private practice with their daughter tenfold since its inception 3 years ago. Holly specializes in school-age populations requiring literacy therapy including diagnosis of dyslexia. She is a strong proponent of continuing education and strives to achieve a healthy balance between family and career aspirations.
What we discussed:
Her search for balance in the business world as her waitlist continues to grow Her ongoing need to strategize for the future with her daughter as an equal partner Her perception of insurance as a provider who exclusively takes private pay Her desire for learning and improving the learning capabilities of her client base
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Summary: JoAnne’s first foray into speech-language pathology was working for a private practice where she gained experience with children of varying ages. She easily transitioned to a middle school setting though she had to make a life-altering decision to leave and focus on family. Through a combination of network, collaboration, and research, she has grown her practice with confidence.
Here's what we cover:
Her momentous decision to leave her favorable middle school position for private practice The serendipitous event that helped her maintain her practice despite adversity How she set herself up for success when she had no choice but to delegate from bed rest Jena’s powerful insight into social media and its value as a marketing tool Her optimistic outlook that helped her meet her challenges head-on"
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Summary Ebony discovered speech-language pathology as a career path while she was employed as a Teach for America corps member. She became an SLP-A soon afterwards and achieved her master’s degree. Eventually, due to her high aspirations and the mentors who helped her along the way, she pursued private practice. Ebony is the owner of a primarily home-health based practice. She employs several therapists and has recently added occupational therapy services.
What We Discussed How she came to the realization that SLP was the path for a fulfilling career Her leap into private practice in part thanks to the inspiration she drew from others Her best recommendation on achieving work-life balance at an affordable rate Jena’s inspired commentary on delegation as necessary to pursue income-generating opportunities Her emphasis on collaboration within the community and online
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Summary:
Kristi developed extensive experience as a school SLP though she often dreamed of starting her own multidisciplinary practice. She slowly built her practice from a few clients to a full-time business as of 2013. She currently contracts with 6 other clinicians. Her practice specializes in primarily pediatric services, with autism as a significant focus.
What We Discussed:
How she sets her private practice apart from school-provided therapy Her most successful referral sources to ensure future work for herself and her independent contractors Jena’s insight into the importance of a shared work culture Her unique delegation of responsibilities which has considerably improved her work-life balance Her belief in maintaining a broad network of therapists of multiple disciplines
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Summary:
Rene and Cristina’s partnership was destined from the start. Together they have built up a California-based company that is located over 3 locations with over 700 patients. They treat children and adults, seeing over 130 patients per day 6 days a week. They have built up an incredible foundation and continue to explore the horizons with regards to growth, work-life balance, and community involvement.
What we discussed: The complex yet highly beneficial nature of starting a partnership The tremendous impact they continue to make on their community The ongoing education and business savvy that helped them transition from full-time therapy into management roles Their determination to achieve and even surpass incredible goals
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About Beata Beata had earned acceptance as a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta when she made a life-altering decision to pursue speech-language pathology in Texas. She has garnered experience in the schools, early intervention, and home health. Her affinity for working with adults transformed into a zealous pursuit of knowledge and experience to treat all speech-language diagnoses affecting children ages birth to 5. Beata currently evaluates and treats clients in her private practice as the sole provider, and is seeking to increase her work schedule within the boundaries of her family’s needs.
What we discussed in this episode; Her source of inspiration when she encounters challenges while working in private practice Her journey of “self-discovery” which helped her decide how to best direct her energy How becoming a mom affected both her schedule and recommendations to parents Her bold approach to marketing herself through word-of-mouth and Facebook Her belief that sole practitioners are CEOs and should act accordingly
Links & References "You’re a Badass” book series by Jen Sincero (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://jensincero.com/&sa=D&ust=1559834372460000&usg=AFQjCNGY7HC25b0-q8cVf6ZH9eRWzAfVhA (https://jensincero.com/)) “The Goal Digger” podcast by Jenna Kutcher (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcast.jennakutcher.com/&sa=D&ust=1559834372460000&usg=AFQjCNFRFisVTcU-SGcK8l4H_feVa_eleg (https://podcast.jennakutcher.com/)) “Girl Stop Apologizing/Girl Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.girlwashyourface.com/&sa=D&ust=1559834372460000&usg=AFQjCNGlV3qWHJ2vg-ryhzPUWjAc-DvgFg (https://www.girlwashyourface.com/)) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
About Brionna:
Brionna was a dedicated public school SLP when she came to the sudden realization that she wanted to pursue a private practice. From that day forward, she has worked tirelessly to become connected in the community and reach families. Most recently, she has transformed her practice from exclusively home-based services to a brand new office space to serve her clients.
What We Discuss: How she transitioned from the desire to start a private practice to making it reality Her numerous strategies designed to increase her confidence in herself and maintain her focus on her goals Her giving nature that has led to several successful partnerships How she combines her spirituality with her mission to connect families with much needed assistance
Important Links: Brionna Pickens' private practice website (https://thespeechandcareercenter.com/), Google Ads (https://ads.google.com/home/), Facebook Ads (https://www.facebook.com/advertising/), The Purpose Room book (http://heatherllindsey.com/tag/the-purpose-room/)
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This episode will answer two important questions with info from ASHA:
1.) What percentage of SLPs work in Private Practice part-time? 2.) What percentage of overall ASHA members work in Private Practice?
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Emily Hussey was not daunted when she put her private practice dreams on hold to focus on her family and her important work as a school SLP. She patiently drew up a plan, interviewed others, carefully researched the needs of her area and accumulated helpful resources. She also credits the Start Your Private Practice community with essential support. Now Emily is combining her passion for nutrition and wellness, her extensive experience with school-age children, and her know-how for developing multimedia presentations into a successful private practice.
Here's What We Discuss: How joining The Start Your Private Practice System led her to put her goals into motion Jena’s strong advocacy for multiple streams of income as a private practitioner Her discovery of a jaw-dropping waitlist that jumpstarted her new career How she is pursuing becoming an expert presenter in her community for all parents Her profound advice to other SLPs who hesitate to leave their jobs as employees
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In this Mindset Monday edition of The Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I'm going to talk about the danger of comparing yourself to SLPs with existing private practices and extend an important reminder.
Enjoy!
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About Lauren Lauren discovered a love of speech-language pathology while working as a secretary at a private clinic. In addition to working in the public schools, she continues to work for that same clinic as a PRN SLP while she pursues clients in her own office space. She credits the Start Your Private Practice course as a helpful and motivational method to help her pursue success.
What we discussed in this episode; How her background prepared her in unexpected ways for a career as a private practitioner Her methods for maneuvering through the insurance “waiting game” The fortuitous networking that led to finding an office space in a welcoming community Her willingness to delegate work as she grows her business How she prioritizes maintaining a positive relationship with referral sources
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In this Mindset Monday edition of The Private Practice Success Stories podcast, I'm going to talk to your about what you should focus on whether you're a beginner or growth-level private practitioner.
Hint: it's probably NOT what you're focussed on right now.
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Shanna knew early on that speech-language pathology was a strong possibility. Once she had decided on the profession, she considered a private practice a foregone conclusion. Shanna dedicated ten years to the public school system in Maryland. She later joined a private practice part-time while continuing to work part-time in the schools. Currently she is dedicated to growing her private practice including being an active member in the Grow Your Practice program. She envisions an office space and employees in her near future.
Here's What We Discuss: How she approached her predetermined choice to work in the schools positively Her persistence at choosing collaboration over competition with other SLPs The turning point that produced a steady stream of clients and led her to pursue full-time work Jena’s advice to strive for work-life balance as a practitioner Her community-building efforts to ensure her clients’ needs are met How her desire for a waitlist changed over time
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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses how to develop and cultivate relationships with people who can send you referrals. Whether your practice is just starting out, or it is well established, there is always room to grow in gaining referrals. At the end of this episode, Jena gives an accountability challenge and chance to try her Grow Your Private Program for a discounted price upon completing the challenge.
Here's What Jena Covers: Encouragement to be patient in the process, developing relationships to generate referrals takes time. Ideas on people to reach out to and relationships worth investing in. A challenge to make a list of people to begin to develop and cultivate relationships with.
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Stephanie speaks highly of her alma mater, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, which provided her and her classmates with incredible training that she continues to utilize today. She seamlessly made the transition from graduate student to a skilled nursing facility and hospital in part due to her ability to build connections in her community. Her fortuitous move to Dallas led her to the start of her private practice. Currently she has a booming multidisciplinary clinic serving children and adults. Stephanie’s specialties include providing therapy to adults with dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders and children with autism spectrum disorders.
Here's What We Discuss: Her inspiring outlook that her skills and her community helped her prosper How she overcame her fears with extensive planning and organization Her striking idea that practitioners can create their own future without the need to “box” themselves in Jena’s take on the incredible energy that often fuels early practitioners as they start their own practice Her motivating vision for the limitless future of speech-language pathology Her valuable advice drawing upon her business acumen
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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses a 3-step process to systematically grow your practice. Establishing a growth mindset helps prioritize and organize the needs of your practice. Jena shares her framework that is built on income, systems, and teams, and how this can be applied to your practice to bring growth and balance
Here's What Jena Covers: The need for an intentional growth plan for your practice A practical framework to establish for growth in your practice Encouragement and insight in building a great support team
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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses the importance of taking time to stop and celebrate your wins. Celebrating your wins, even the small ones, can be a great source of motivation. There will be plenty of hard days that you encounter in your practice. Give yourself the credit that you are due!
Here's What Jena Covers:
Encouragement to celebrate and remember every win that you’ve accomplished Examples of wins that she has seen in the lives of SLP’s in Start Your Private Practice. A reminder that your job as a Speech-Language Pathologist is very important and has a great impact.
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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses how perfectionism can be a huge hinderance to Private Practitioners. She encourages SLP’s of all personality types to not focus on designing your work and practice around unattainable expectations, but rather, making decisions that are perfect for YOU.
Here's What Jena Covers:
How perfectionism hinders Private Practitioners, especially when starting out Encouragement for those feeling stuck in their perfectionism The idea of making your Private Practice perfect for you
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Katie Samples-Williams, SLP experience as a speech-language pathologist is incredibly unique. She joined her parents' 40 year old private practice, directly following her clinical fellowship year, and she currently works alongside her father. While their patients have included everyone from infants and centenarians, their private practice specializes in dysphagia and laryngectomy treatment. Katie also has a professional interest in the wellbeing of speech-language pathologists as a community and in applying a holistic approach to client care.
Here's What We Cover:
Her thoughtful selection of a certified therapy animal and the positive impact he has made on her clients Her experience regarding the numerous ways to become involved in your community Her journey to becoming a trained professional in recognizing and combating burn-out and compassion fatigue Jena’s 2019 word and a critical part of her workday that many SLPs forget How important it is to meet the needs of the client’s family as well as the client
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Laura Knott-Riggal, SLP had extensive experience as a school SLP when she launched her private practice over six years ago. It has since developed into a multidisciplinary with multiple therapy providers and supporting staff. Her clientele spans both children and adults, though her primary focus has been on early intervention services. She continues to explore avenues for expansion and innovation.
Here's What We Cover:
The importance of visually appealing content on one’s website Her decision to take a no-holds-barred leap into the private practice arena How she carefully grew her business into a multidisciplinary clinic Her keys to success leading to a steady stream of clients and work-life balance Her heartfelt recommendations for up-and-coming practitioners
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Amanda Townsend, SLP was predominantly working in the school system when she decided to pursue private practice. Her specialties include pediatric speech sound disorders and language. She actively pursues an energetic and systematic approach to all aspects of the profession.
Here's What We Cover: Her comprehensive approach to involving parents in every step of the process How her straightforward manner, from her website to her first conversation, helps her attract potential clients Her compelling reasoning for only accepting private pay How the book Profit First revolutionized her approach to growing her business The importance of applying a "cost-benefit ratio" to outsourcing work Her belief in the need for a positive mindset to meet the challenges ahead
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Elizabeth Perry, SLP opened her private practice about two years ago and since that moment it has flourished. She treats pediatric clients primarily and also specializes in corporate speech-language pathology. She has grown her business through a combination of continuing education, delegation, and dedication to evidence-based practices.
Here's What We Cover: The critical moment that led her to pursuing private practice Her encouragement to seek business coaching from various sources Her rationale for seeing pediatric clients in their homes or school environment Her unique approach to ensuring a fulfilling provider-client relationship How her company has developed from a one person operation to a thriving enterprise
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Erin Anderson, SLP started off her career in speech-language pathology working for 8 years in the school system, ranging from pre-k to middle school. After her first child was born, she began the pursuit of starting a private practice in order to have more time to focus on her family. Being one of the few speech pathologists in her small community, she has experience serving a broad range of clients. Erin is hopeful for continued growth for her practice and more opportunities to serve all of those in need.
Here's What We Cover: How her desire to spend more time with her family drove her to start her private practice The impacts that positive relationships and word of mouth have had on building her clientele Her experience of being the only speech-language private practice in her town, and the wide range of clients that she has the opportunity to serve How the unique location of her practice has set her up to dream about her future Her advise to people just starting out and the lessons that she has learned through growing her practice
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Kevin Dorman, SLP has always had a passion for voice. Through their own journey and experience they became passionate about the field of Transgender Vocal Training. Being transgender themselves, Kevin is able to identify and relate to their clients, offering encouragement and support to each individual. Many of Kevin's clients are seen through telepractice. Kevin’s energy and passion for helping others has been the driving force behind their success.
Here's What We Cover: Kevin’s journey to discovering his passion for Transgender Vocal Training How they have established their area of expertise Tips for having a successful Telepractice The importance of marketing and building relationships within your community How they use all of their resources to maximize the growth of their practice
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Erin Gaul, SLP started her private practice about two years ago. She was originally headed in the direction of Audiology, but with the guidance of a professor she realized that Speech-Pathology was her passion. Today, Erin primarily serves clients with Apraxia and those who are hard of hearing. Her journey has been shaped by positive relationships with her clients, and her bravery to walk through open doors and make the most of every opportunity.
Here's What We Cover: How she overcame the obstacles of a difficult work environment How her positive relationships with her clients impacted her decision to start her private practice The value of being open to opportunities and having the bravery to take the risk Her passion to specialize in therapy for the hard of hearing and clients with apraxia Her advice for those who are just beginning and continually growing their practice
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Lori Melnitsky, SLP first encountered speech-language pathology as a client with stuttering. She earned a degree in accounting and decided on a career change to speech therapy. She delved into the fields of early intervention and the public schools early on. Currently her practice focuses on individuals who stutter and children with oral-motor deficits, and she concurrently works at a school part-time.
Here's What We Cover: The value she has found in her unique personal experience as well as continuing education How she balances her thriving practice with a growing number of responsibilities The reasons she recommends having an office within your own home Her innovative ideas to expand her practice Her best advice for practitioners who are nervous about starting out
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Adrienne Fuller, SLP envisioned herself as a private practitioner early on. In addition to skilled nursing facility work and public school contracting, she has extensive experience as a published author and a public speaker. Adrienne currently has an established practice working with two other speech-language pathologists.
Here's What We Cover: Her recommendations for entering and sustaining private practice fill books, with more to come Her definition of private practice which may surprise potential practitioners The benefits and obstacles she encountered as she branched out from her solo practice The leap from working for someone else to your own private practice leading to more “control of your financial destiny” Her networking ideas to ensure she stays connected to the small business community Eye-opening brainstorming session on how different your path to success can be
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Amy Strekas, SLP explored a variety of pediatric settings prior to developing her private practice. She is highly specialized at treating stuttering. Amy currently sees pediatric clients with a variety of disorders in their homes and schools.
Here's What We Cover: How her freelancing experience helped her set up her private practice Her unique manner of finding clients The many ways that seeing clients in their natural environments works for her Her decision to create a new and helpful resource for parents
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Kelley discovered her passion for hippotherapy as a college student. While she mostly worked with adults in the inpatient rehabilitation field throughout her career, she "dipped her toes" into private practice by taking on one pediatric client. Currently Kelley is growing her private practice as well as working PRN part-time.
Here's What We Cover: Her specific model of hippotherapy that has worked for her clients How her private practice stands out from the therapeutic riding centers in her area Her need to provide ongoing education to clients on hippotherapy benefits Jena’s input regarding successful Facebook advertising Her advice for pursuing hippotherapy in the absence of your own horse and barn
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Bobbi had a family connection to speech-language pathology early on and pursued it beyond her education degree. She has experience both in contracting in the public schools as well as working for others' private practices. She has recently launched her own private practice as a certified autism specialist.
Here's What We Cover: Her in-depth research that unearthed important business revelations Her development of a unique product to generate passive income The difficult yet beneficial decision she made to delay renting an office space Her best recommendations to join in and collaborate with your community
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McKell envisioned starting her private practice when she was in college, but never suspected that it would occur so early in her career. She currently manages a large office employing several therapists. Together they provide services mostly through telepractice with a small percent of clients seen in-house.
Here's What We Cover: Her insider’s point of view of the developing field of telepractice Her process to finding new clients with a recommendation to consider delegating tasks as needed The art of new navigating business relationships and licensure rules Exciting developments regarding her new teletherapy platform Her best recommendation for new practitioners
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Leanna's private practice has been "in the making" for the last 15 years. She prepared by working in the schools and in the medical field, primarily in pediatrics. Her target population is children with autism spectrum disorders. Leanna started with one client and has experienced tremendous growth over the course of a year.
Here's What We Cover:
Her compelling argument in support of in-home services Her strategies to generate referrals from numerous resources How she promotes collaboration, not competition, with other SLPs and healthcare practitioners Her pragmatic advice to balance both your private practice aspirations and your sanity The helpful resources she created (and is now sharing) that have been valuable to her practice
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Katie has worked closely with adults and children throughout her career. However, she is most passionate about working with children. She currently works as an early interventionist part-time and part-time as a traveling private practice provider. Katie is in her first year of private practice.
Here's What We Cover: The "leap of faith" she took launching a private practice Rising to the challenge of marketing herself despite her shy disposition Balancing her ideal work life with her family needs Her dedication to continuing education
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Stacey underwent a career change when she left her occupation as an accountant to become an SLP. She worked as a school SLP for three years until she felt ready to pursue private practice. She treats children in need of primarily social-emotional functioning and dyslexia at this time.
Here's What We Cover: The need to be flexible when you start private practice to earn the flexibility of an established practice The specific population of referrals that surprised her the most How she set herself apart when she chose her specialization in dyslexia Combining skills from her various interests to craft her own "low effort high impact" curriculum, which she presents online and in workshop form Technology’s impact on communication, which has challenged adults and children alike How important it is to continuously self-assess one’s own communication skills, from the standpoint that everyone can improve Her recommendation to new clinicians regarding private practice
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While Emily has had experience working for other private practices in her career, she set off to found her own company when she realized she wanted to pursue the clients she was most passionate about and make her own schedule. Her practice is driven by her training as a Hanen instructor and considerable time spent with therapists in other fields, such as occupational therapy.
Here's What We Cover: How she chose the unique name of her practice Educating herself on business administration skills in order to acquire clients, particularly online The benefits she has reaped from delegating different activities to others How she structures her day to maximize her time Her successful marketing strategies and the next group she wants to break into The particular feature of her website that has helped add a personal touch
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Autumn Bryant, M.S., M.A., CCC-SLP/L of Griffin Speech Chartered, entered the working world as a school SLP. After 8 years in the schools, she transitioned to a pediatric outpatient clinic. Most recently, she decided to start pursuing private practice to assist clients typically in need of assistance to attain career advancement. Her specialties include accent modification, residual speech sound disorders, and voice therapy.
Since this episode was recorded, she was featured in the http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/news/ct-evr-shout-out-bryant-tl-0725-story.html (Chicago Tribune), had my "https://www.facebook.com/pg/GRIFFINspeech/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1875575082504080 (Pop-Up Museum of Voice, Accent, and Speec)h" themed open house/ribbon-cutting. She has also taken a job at Northwestern University, so she is back to only doing her private practice on the weekends.
Here's What You'll Learn: Her low-cost effective marketing strategies How she has initiated and maintained her multiple streams of income Her theory that speech-language pathologists should be able to shadow other clinicians, just as physicians learn from watching one another The success she has found from choosing an office in an optimal location How she maximizes her relationships with other clinicians and health professionals in her area How she appeals to the clientele she prefers to work with through the use of branding
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Polina has the most experience working with early intervention and school-aged children with autism. Her professional journey consisted of transitioning from different work environments in search of increasing independence and supervisory positions. She is currently working as an adjunct communication disorders professor at a university in addition to her private practice.
Here's What We Cover: How she's diversifying her skill set through continuing education, leading her to her declaration that she will be a “student forever” The jaw-dropping moment which would likely have stopped others in their tracks Her best source of referrals, including her path to building her social media presence Her important decision to never undersell competitors Why she actively seeks interaction with and learning experiences from professionals in other specialties
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Melissa actively pursued working in a variety of settings during her career. The bulk of her career has been spent in the medical field working with adults who have neurological disorders. Increased interest in mind-body medicine has led her to her calling in private practice.
Here's What We Discuss: The challenges in combining her passion for holistic therapy with her degree in speech-language pathology Her best recommendation for maintaining steady clients and a steady stream of income Her experience working exclusively with private pay clients except one type of insurance that is worth the paperwork She reveals an essential difference between schools/hospitals and private practice that clinicians need to navigate carefully Her approach to seeing clients, keeping her accessibility and flexibility of schedule in mind How she has established strong bonds with her community
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Dr. Kearney discovered a passion for speech-language pathology as an undergraduate student. Her graduate program afforded her the opportunity to work with children with autism. Dr. Kearney continues to apply her incredible research skills to all areas of her life. In her current practice, she continues to establish both connections with colleagues and balance between family time and attention to clients.
Here's What You'll Learn: How Dr. Kearney’s career continues to include her role as a part-time school speech-language pathologist The first steps she took, and the obstacle that nearly made it impossible Her wide assortment of therapy tools that appeal to her clientele Meeting the needs of her clients by planning on a multidisciplinary approach Her adventures as the mom of an infant who is also balancing a growing private practice Her recommendations for undecided practitioners who are wondering whether to continue with private practice, including how to handle accepting insurance Her unique plans for the immediate future to maximize her clients’ therapy time this summer
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Fara Augustover is a speech-language pathologist, owner of Island Wide Speech on Long Island, NY and author of the children’s book, Harmony Hears a Hoot.
Five years ago, Fara worked at a nonprofit clinic in NYC, transitioned to school based while seeing clients part time privately. As her caseload grew and the commute to Manhattan became tiresome, she decided to repurpose space in her home and create an in-house clinic complete with a separate entrance, bathroom, and waiting room.
Here's What We Discuss:
- Where Fara's desire to work independently stemmed from
- How she transitioned from part-time to full-time private practice
- How she decided whether to do private pay vs. insurance, what her schedule should be, whether to stick with her primary specialty (aural rehab) or branch out, and more.
- How a former professor from SUNY Buffalo taught her an important lesson that has guided decisions in her practice
- Fara's easy to follow social media strategy
- Jena’s "aha moment" about private practice business plans
- How she became a children’s book author with a successful Kickstarter campaign
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By day, Zach is an acute care SLP at a hospital in Los Angeles, California and by night, he has his own private practice focused on adult neurogenics. Zach is in the process of starting a mobile FEES company. While he's hit a few roadblocks due to state regulations, he's set to be the first person in Los Angeles to offer mobile FEES services.
Here's What You're Going to Learn: - How Zach's adding a new, in-demand service to his private practice - Where he gets the majority of his referrals and how you can start this service in your community - Zach's #1 piece of advice for beginners
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Lakeisha Fields, SLP is a Dallas-area private practitioner who specializes in working with children and young adults with autism. She focuses on both direct and indirect services; supporting not just her clients, but their families as well.
Perhaps Lakisha's greatest strength is her focus on meeting clients and families "where they are" and her dedication to building supportive relationships, which are turning into referrals.
Here's What You'll Learn:
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Lakeisha's long-term, non-pushy strategy to become the “go to” private practitioner in her area
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How she moved from a generalist practice to a niche practice AND how she picked her area of specialization
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Why she “re-launched” her private practice
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Her revenue sources and what she recommends to those just getting started with insurance
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How she’s giving presentations at local daycares to build her practice
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How she’s identifying the needs of her clients and figuring out what kinds of services to offer (hint: it seems simple but is very clever!)
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As a new mom, speech-language pathologist Ryan Landinguin knew that she needed a business that could work for her family. Burned out from high caseloads in the schools, Ryan decided to start her own Early Intervention Agency.
In just under 3 years, RL Speech Therapy has grown to over 30 independent contractors and employees that serve all of San Diego County... without renting space.
*Make sure to listen to the whole interview because Ryan shares a unique marketing strategy that ANYONE can leverage.
Here's What You'll Learn: - Ryan’s #1 tip for finding high-quality therapists to staff her agency (and how she keeps them loyal and happy!) - How Ryan maintains quality in the face of tremendous growth - How she’s expanding into new communities by hiring bilingual therapists - How Ryan is leveraging group classes for her community in order to build trust and relationships and referrals (and how you can do this too!)
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When Sarah and her husband moved to a new city, she had to get up and running with virtually no connections. Throughout the interview, Sarah gives candid advice on where to spend time and money in order to increase referrals and income quickly. She also discusses how to ride the waves of “feast or famine” and how to problem solve quickly and course correct when needed.
You’ll learn: How investing time and money into her private practice website has paid off How to ask for testimonials Whether she’s a generalist or a specialist... and why Sarah’s recommendations of how and when to get credentialed with insurance companies, as well as the hidden benefit of being an insurance provider How Sarah worked her way up in the fifth page of Google to the first
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After 28 years in software and quality assurance, Beth Chaput of Dracut, MA shifted gears to become a Speech-language pathologist. She’s worked in various school settings and is now branching into private practice so she can help more kids with language and literacy needs.
Here’s What You’ll Learn: How Beth balances her life - between her family, her “regular” job and now her private practice to maintain flexibility in her life What she learned by joining another private practice before starting her own Jena’s three recommendations for how to successfully market your private practice How she got her first clients (and a fun tip to try if you’re using flyers to market your services!) Beth’s innovative plan for summer services
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Michelle Lachman is an SLP who was based in California... before her family decided a trip around the world. Because she and her husband can both work from home... she is doing telepractice from Bali (yes, THAT Bali ).
Here's What You'll Learn: Discover what kinds of clients Michelle sees, how many clients she’s seeing each day and how she deals with time zone issues Where the majority of her referrals come from (which given her current location - is somewhat surprising!) How she uses parents as “learning coaches” to increase generalization What is like living in Bali (visit the show notes page for a video tour of the backyard - House Hunters International-style!)
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In our second episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Amber White, MS CCC-SLP of Virtual Voice Therapy in Concord, NH shares how she has become a successful telepractitioner - both as a contractor and for herself. She shares how delivering speech therapy services via telepractice has allowed her to have the flexible schedule she craved.
Here's What You'll Learn: What type of clients Amber treats (it's a fantastic niche!) How she's marketing her telepractice services in her local community Where she recommends that you get your logo done
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In our first episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Kathy Hindman, MS CCC-SLP of Connections Speech Therapy in Lawrenceville, NJ worked as a contractor in early intervention for ten years before she opened her own private practice. With her kids in college and space in her home, she got her permits in order and opened for business. If this episode, you'll learn how Kathy balances her "regular job" with her private practice, why she decided to start her practice now and how she's getting her first clients. Presented by The Private Practice Solution. For more information, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeSolution.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.