Productive Therapist Podcast: Recent Episodes
Uriah Guilford, MFT
The Productive Therapist Podcast provides short, incredibly useful episodes with productivity tips that help successful therapists grow their practice and income with less stress and overwhelm.
Hiring a great bookkeeper is an important step in growing your practice.
How can you find someone who understands private practice?
And how do you know if they'll be a good fit for your practice?
Nate Hendrikse is the owner of Navigator Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping service that specializes in helping private practices.
In this episode, Nate shares with you the five vital questions you should ask when looking for a great bookkeeper.
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𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 is something we’re hearing more about as 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Does your practice have a brand?
What is a personal brand?
Should you use personal branding with your practice?
And how can do that?
Join me, Uriah Guilford, and my special guest, Maegan Megginson, as we explore this fascinating topic and share 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.
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Holistic time management is something which, fortunately, we're starting to hear a lot more about.
Would you love to be able to work less and live more?
How can you heal from the stress of time scarcity?
Traditional time management is becoming increasingly outdated and even harmful.
If you’ve been searching for a different way forward, you'll be intrigued by my interview with Becca Rich. Join us as we share with you how to make your schedule actually work for you.
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Your intake coordinator cares for the lifeblood of your practice - your intake process.
How can you empower your intake coordinator to give their best to their role?
How can you build trust in and with your intake coordinator?
And what are some mistakes to avoid with your intake coordinator? Join Jamie and Luci as they answer these questions and more.
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As therapists, we work hard to help our clients achieve their ideal lives.
But it can be easy for us to create an environment where we help others achieve this....at the expense of our own life experience.
How can you living a bigger life improve your ability to care for your clients?
Join me and my guest, Katie Read, as we discuss this fascinating questions.
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In this episode Mary Cravets from Simply Get Clients answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands.
Find out more about Mary and her services at https://simplygetclients.com/
Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/
In this episode Lindsay Keisman from Leading Your Practice answers a few questions from Uriah about productivity, business, success and favorite bands.
Find out more about Lindsay and her services at https://leadingyourpractice.com/
Find out more about Productive Therapist and our services at https://productivetherapist.com/
Delegating is hard.
Delegating your email inbox is VERY hard.
I've struggled with this for years...but today, join me as I share with you what's (finally) worked, why it's worth the effort, and how you can do it too.
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Do you feel stuck and uncertain how to grow your practice? This episode is just for you! 🙌
Join me, Uriah, and fellow group practice owner, Maureen Werrbach, as we show you how to grow your practice with confidence. 🥳
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Delegation is a word we hear a lot of.
Why is delegation so vital for group practice owners?
How can you figure out what to delegate?
And how can you actually let go of it??
Join me, Uriah, and fellow group practice owner, Katie May, as we help you figure out what and how to delegate.
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Finding and retaining good clinicians can sometimes be a challenge. 🤯
However, there are five really simple principles to hiring and keeping your ideal clinicians that you can start applying today. 😃
In this episode, I’ll share with you those five principles and practical ways you can implement them in your practice. ✅
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Most group practice owners don't have a degree in marketing or copywriting.
So how can you harness these powerful tools to grow your practice?
Join me in this special episode as I pick the brains of copywriting genius, Neville Medhora of CopywritingCourse.com.
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As a group practice owner, you know your time is precious.
In this episode, I share with you how to use focus days, pre-planning, and work retreats to get more done so you can have more fun!
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Group practice owners have a lot on their plates.
How do you know when you need a VA?
Is it really possible to hand off intake calls & admin...and still grow?
How do you know when to switch from a VA to an in-house intake coordinator?
Join me as I chat with Danielle Kepler, former Productive Therapist member and creator of Be Your Own Biller, as we answer these questions and more.
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Social media is important to increase the visibility of nearly all practices. But social media doesn’t have to be scary!
Which platforms should you be using?
How can you figure out your goals with social media?
How to be authentic in your posts
Why simple is better
Join me, Uriah Guilford, and social media guru, Andrea Brognano, as we answer these questions and more.
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Marketing and business skills are not taught as part of therapy licensure. But therapists can become some of the most powerful business and life coaches.
Why might a therapist consider becoming a coach?
What are some of the internal and external challenges to becoming a coach?
How can you move successfully from therapist to coach?
Join me, Uriah Guilford, for this fascinating conversation with business coach guru, Katie Read, as we look at why therapists make such great business coaches.
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Many therapists struggle with managing their client load, admin, billing and marketing tasks. Not to mention growing their practice at the same time!
How can hiring the right assistant help you?
What should you look for in the ideal assistant?
Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I chat with Curt Widhalm, host of Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide podcast, about the secret sauce for hiring your best assistant.
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Most therapists and therapy practices have a listing on 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
How important is it to have a Psychology Today profile? 🤔
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱? 🤨
How can you 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 to grow your business? 💵
Join me, 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱, as I discuss this fascinating topic with special guest 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🎧
In this episode my good friend Whitney Owens does a podcast takeover to talk about:
- The basics of understanding the Enneagram
- How to use the Enneagram for hiring
- How to use the Enneagram for managing staff
- The do's and don'ts for using the Enneagram in your group practice
See below for the links mentioned in the episode and how to find out more about Whitney and her services.
- Whitney's website
- Enneagram in Private Practice download
- Road Back To You book
- Typology Podcast
Unreached goals can feel discouraging. How can you reframe your approach to success?
Join me as I share with you my 10 tips to be wildly successful and ridiculously happy, and - drumroll please! - tell you about how my new book will change your life as a therapist.
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Whether you love or hate paper, as therapists we have a lot of paperwork that needs to be dealt with.
How can you handle paper more efficiently?
How can you go paperless where possible?
Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I share you with some cool tips on how to manage your paperwork.
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Do you need help to reach your goals?
Join me, Uriah Guilford, as I share with you crucial tips to help you finally reach your goals.
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Do you want to know what you should read next to grow your business faster and better?
Check out this episode where I share my top 5 favorite business books of all time!
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Do you struggle to focus?
Do you wish you could be more productive?
Join me and Tracel as we share with you our top 5 tips for supercharging your focus!
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Do you have or are you considering creating a waitlist?
What is the best way to manage it?
Join me and Tracel in this Top 3 episode as we looks at waitlists and how you can make a waitlist work for you and your practice.
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How can you be sure you're hiring the best intake coordinator for you practice?
In one of our most popular episodes ever, join Tracel and me as we share with you the 14 most important qualities and traits to look for in your ideal intake coordinator.
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Hiring a VA can change your life. But it also brings unique challenges.
How can you hire, train, optimize and evaluate the best VA for you?
Join me as I share with you the first two strategy-loaded sections of my best-selling course, The Virtual Advantage.
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Any leadership role presents unique challenges.
How can you identify & ritualize core values among your team?
How can you make your mission, vision & values clear?
How does poor leadership affect team productivity?
And how can you identify poor leadership in your team (or yourself!)?
Join me as I chat with leadership & management guru, Michael Diettrich-Chastain, of Arc Integrated.
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𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 for many people to talk about, even therapists!
But the benefits of 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱.
So how should you 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆?
How can you 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀?
Join me as I get the answers from 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄!
Finances and money can feel overwhelming. If you're staring down your financial to-do list and feeling a bit lost, hiring a financial advisor might be a smart move.
But how do you know what type of financial advisor you need?
How can you know if they'll serve your (or their own!) interests?
And how can you figure out what exactly you need help with?
In this article from financial expert, David Frank (read for you by Luci Carrillo), you'll find simple answers and advice you can use today!
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Self doubt and imposter syndrome are increasingly common. Even therapists and practice owners are not immune.
How can you overcome imposter syndrome and grow your confidence and your practice?
Join me for this fascinating conversation with Patrick Casale, of Resilient Mind Counseling, as we explore self-doubt in the mental health community and how you can move past it in your business.
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Naming your practice can be exciting and also daunting.
What should you name your practice?
How do you know when to change the name?
And how do you handle the legal and marketing side?
Join me as I talk with special guest, Tara Sanderson, of Dr Sanderson & Associates, as we discuss potential naming pitfalls, as well as tips for choosing the best name for your practice.
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Hearing the term 'Search Engine Optimization' or SEO spends many therapists and practice owners into a tailspin of anxiety.
What is SEO?
What are the benefits of SEO?
And how should you approach SEO?
Join me for this fascinating discussion with SEO expert Jessica Tappana of Simplified SEO Consulting.
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ft. Gordon Brewer of Practice of Therapy
Starting a private practice can be incredibly rewarding...but it can also be hard work and stressful at times.
What can help you succeed?
In this interview with podcast hero, Gordon Brewer, we'll help you identify the tips and tools that will help you grow your practice, get more done and have more fun!
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Do you want to network with other entrepreneurial group practice owners?
Do you want to grow your practice?
Do you want advice and strategies that really work?
In this episode, I share with you the 5 best conferences for therapists you absolutely can't miss!
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Do you find it difficult sometimes knowing what you should outsource?
In this episode, I will share with you the key roles and tasks I outsource in my group practice, and how you can save time and energy doing the same.
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ft. Whitney Owens of Practice The Practice
Are you a group practice owner?
How can you get the most out of your time?
Join me as I chat with Whitney Owens, who is a master at time management and delegation.
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Are you concerned about getting enough clients for your clinicians?
Do most people want you as their therapist and you're not sure how to suggest someone else?
In this episode, join Tracel and me as we give you 4 simple solutions to these challenges.
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ft. Megan Gunnell of Thriving Well Institute
Do you struggle to know what to do next to grow your therapy practice or brand?
In this episode, sponsored by Simple Practice, I chat with Megan Gunnell, who shares her 5 top tips for helping you to thrive as a therapist.
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Do you ever get so busy with your business that you forget why you started it in the first place?
Are you struggling to stay profitable?
In this episode, I will share with you how to laser-sharpen your focus in your business so you can be more profitable, get more done and have more fun!
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Welcome to the 100th episode of the Productive Therapist Podcast!
In this centennial episode, I will share with you three ways to roll with the punches and keep working towards your dreams and goals.
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This one tip has literally given me back hours every day from my email inbox.
I know this suggestion will help you get back time and increase your productivity too.
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Popping in and out of your email inbox all day can leave you feeling exhausted and unproductive.
In this episode, I share with you the power of email filters and how you can easily use them to get back hours in your day.
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Popping in and out of your email inbox all the time might feel super-productive, but it's really a recipe for frustration and burnout.
In this episode, I will share with you a simple (but not necessarily easy!) tip for getting your emails done, minus the brain overload.
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Today I'm sharing a simple tip to decrease your stress!
I'm talking about the chronic stress caused by your overflowing email inbox.
You know what I'm talking about. 😂
The three keys to productivity are elimination, automation & delegation.
This tip is all about eliminating by unsubscribing.
Take 5 minutes to listen and take some quick action.
Your future self will thank you!
Also, this info comes straight from my free email management course.
Check it out here: 7-Day Email Transformation Challenge.
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Have you thought about starting a waiting list for your practice?
Maybe you have one now, but you aren't sure if you are managing it well.
It can be tricky for sure.
Today I want to share a training from Therapy Intake Pro, our training and support program for intake coordinators.
You will learn the following:
- Why to consider having a waiting list
- Easiest way to create/maintain a waiting list
- When you should not add someone to a waiting list
- Pros & cons of using a waiting list
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HIPAA compliance is a vital part of any therapy practice.
Sometimes people call a therapy practice looking for information about another adult. Sometimes they may have a compelling reason for calling.
How can you handle these types of calls professionally while still complying with HIPAA?
In this episode, I share with you a unique sample intake call that will show you how.
This is one of many training calls in our Therapy Intake Pro training and support program for intake coordinators.
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Do you often feel overwhelmed by technology? You’re not alone!
In this special episode, I interview Roy and Liath of People Centered Tech, who work specifically with therapy practices to streamline their process and make their tech work for them.
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As therapists, we all want to turn more callers into clients.
More ideal clients.
More impact.
More money. 👍🏻
This podcast episode will help you achieve that.
It is focused on helping you share the benefits of private pay counseling services.
Whether you handle the calls with potential clients or you have an intake coordinator.
This is actually one of the trainings included in Therapy Intake Pro, our training and support program for intake coordinators.
It's a unique program that will save you time in training your team and help you make more money.
Listen to the episode now!
Your private practice website is often the first place potential clients will look to when considering your therapy services.
That’s why choosing the right therapy website design agency to help you reach your goals is such an important decision.
Use these five tips from expert Daniel Fava to help you find a website agency to work with and level up your online presence.
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Have you heard of mastermind groups but aren’t sure what happens at one?
In this special episode, be a fly on the wall at my mastermind group.
Join me and my fellow mastermind members - Gordon Brewer, Whitney Owens, and Jessica Tanner - as we talk candidly about running multiple businesses, what helps us relax and what gives us courage.
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Do you have big dreams and goals but struggle to reach them?
I did too, until I discovered the life-changing magic of accountability partners.
In this episode, I will share with you a special new resource I've created to help you finally succeed with your big goals.
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Have you heard of an accountability partner but aren't sure how to use one?
Join me as I share with you 4 top tips for getting the most out of using an accountability partner.
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We all have a limited ability to focus - about 4 hours a day, according to experts.
So how can you get the most out of that time?
Join me and Tracel as we look at five top tips for improving your focus and getting more out of your time.
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Check out Focus Club for support in reaching your big goals.
Therapists all want to save the world, and many have truly amazing ideas to do that.
But busyness, burnout and distraction can be real obstacles to success.
How can you overcome these obstacles to reach your big dreams?
Join me, Uriah Guilford, and my special guest, Ernesto Segismundo, as we explore the answer to this question and give you practical tips you can apply today.
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Do you have big goals but struggle to reach them?
In this special presentation, I share with you the simple strategies that have helped me reach my goals and I know will help you reach yours too.
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Most therapists don't love marketing, but most still try to do it themselves, with mixed results.
How do you know when you should outsource your marketing?
And how can you find a marketing person who cares as deeply about the success of your practice as you do?
In this special article created for Simple Practice, I share with you some tips to find the best marketing brains for your practice.
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Working with a great virtual assistant can improve your quality of life and rocket your business forward.
What do you need to work with a virtual assistant?
In this episode, Tracel and I break down the six (yes, six - we sneaked in a bonus one for you!) tech tools you need to work successfully with a VA.
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Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are essential for any therapy practice
But how do you organize your SOPs so you and your staff can find everything quickly and easily?
In this episode, I share with you a fantastic resource I've been using to do just that, saving you time and hassle.
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Do you ever wonder if you're using the best EHR, payroll software or telephone system?
In this episode, I will share with you my top six, high-performing, super-duper fabulous software tools for running your practice.
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Do you feel like burnout is always lurking around the next corner, waiting to get you?
Do you wish you knew how to become a more productive therapist, without burning out?
In this special article, Katie Vernoy of Therapy Reimagined shares with you 6 proven tips for avoiding burnout and becoming a more productive therapist.
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Do you struggle to know where to look to find great resources for therapists?
Do you wish there was a one-stop shop for products and services created specifically for practice owners?
In this episode, I'm excited to share with you a brand new, one-of-a-kind resource from Productive Therapist that will solve all these needs, instantly. I know you're gonna love this one!
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Do you aim for amazing quality with everything you do?
Do you find yourself getting exhausted just trying to keep up with all that perfection?
In this episode, Tracel and I break down the challenge of being consistently 'world-class' and give you 3 easy steps to achieve it, minus the burnout.
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Do you love reading but wish you could retain more of the information?
Do you feel like you should read more but aren't sure how to read productively?
In this episode, I will share with you three simple tips to getting the most out of the books you read, including reading fewer (you heard me right!).
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Do you know what qualities define a truly world-class intake coordinator?
In this special episode, get a sneak peek into Therapy Intake Pro, one of my exclusive training programs, to learn the 14 qualities that every practice owner should look for in their intake coordinator.
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Even if you don’t realize it yet, you already have systems in place for every task in your practice.
In this special episode based on a recent article, guest expert Kacey Compton shows you how to document, streamline and automate your systems so they run without you having to lift a finger, allowing you to get more done so you can have more fun!
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Creating a brand that stands out, represents you accurately and appeals to your potential clients can seem daunting.
In this episode, Tracel and I share with you simple, proven tips for successfully branding or rebranding your practice. There may also be a throwback lesson or two from when I first started out with my own therapy practice!
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Do you feel empathy for people, animals or ecosystems that are suffering?
Do you wish you could do more to help?
In this episode, I will share with you five easy ways you can give back to the causes of your choice through your practice. Giving helps others, making them feel noticed and cared about, and it makes you feel great too. Win-win!
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Need to hire an SEO expert?
Hire right the first time with our 5 tips for finding the right SEO company or consultant for your practice.
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Do you struggle to know how to create the perfect outgoing voicemail message for your practice?
In this episode, I will break down for you the components of a good voicemail message, show you examples and help you create the ideal outgoing message for your practice!
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What do Apple, In-N-Out Burger, Google, Delta and Lululemon have in common? They've all created amazing work environments that attract and keep the best employees!
How do they do it? Find out in this episode!
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Did you know your day is full of rituals, even without you thinking about it?
In this episode, I will share with you 4 simple ways to identify these daily rituals and make them work harder for you, giving you back the time and inner calm you crave.
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Do you prefer to take notes on paper or somewhere digital?
Would you rather use paper but aren't sure how to use it productively?
In this episode, Tracel and I take a deep dive into the world of paper note-taking and give you some top tips for getting the most out of your paper notebook addiction!
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Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed by your email inbox?
In this episode, I will share with you the Day 1 training from my top-selling mini-course, The 7 Day Email Transformation Challenge.
This training will make your inbox your friend again with super-easy tips and action steps that will revolutionize how you use your email.
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In this special audio-version of an article for Simple Practice's Pollen newsletter, I share with you the 4 stages of starting a private therapy practice.
You will also learn how to navigate these challenging stages, so you can achieve the private practice and life of your dreams!
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Do you feel overworked and under-appreciated?
In this special episode, I share some words of encouragement with you and help you take a fresh look at the incredible contribution you are making to the world.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed with a big project?
Uncertain how best to track it and break down the smaller tasks?
In this episode, I will share with you the fantastic resource I use to structure and track my projects, from smaller, one-person projects to massive, full-team projects. It's made my life so much easier and I know it will yours too!
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Is your to-do list stressing you out?
In this episode, I share with you a fantastic resource I use to keep my life and my lists in order.
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Do you feel like you manage your calendar...or does your calendar manage you?
In this episode, I share with you the top tips I use every day to optimize my calendar and make it work for me.
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Do you ever feel like you could relax...if only you could get your email under control?
In this episode, Tracel and I share with you four mind-blowing email hacks that will give you back your time and your sanity.
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Also, check out our 7-Day Email Transformation Challenge.
Do you often feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what to focus on next with your practice?
In this special episode, I interview Kasey Compton, group practice owner, business consultant and author of Fix This Next For Healthcare to get the inside scoop on the super-simple method she uses for prioritizing and how you can easily copy her methods.
Order Kasey's book today or buy multiple copies and get some amazing bonuses.
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Is there a simple way you can turn more callers into clients?
In this episode, I will show you how to use these 7 proven steps to reliably improve your practice's conversion rates.
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Want the inside scoop on which companies can really make a difference helping you grow your practice?
In this episode, I will share with you SIX unique companies that have each helped me grow my practice and business to where they are today.
Click on the link now to listen.
How would you define success?
In this episode, 9 top therapists weigh in on how they define success.
Do you agree with them?
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Have you ever wondered whether goal affirmations deserve their hype?
In this episode, I will share with you how using goal affirmations literally changed my life and how you can harness this same power to overcome your self-doubt and reach your goals.
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Productivity is an ongoing journey, not a destination.
In this episode, learn my 3 biggest productivity challenges, how I'm conquering them and how you can too!
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Do you have so many things that need doing, you're not sure what to focus on next?
In this episode, Uriah will help you apply the life-changing magic of Mike Michalowicz' latest book, 'Fix This Now', to your practice.
Expect to find clarity and 'aha' moments aplenty in this fast-paced episode!
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In this episode of the 10 Questions series, Kelly Fitzgerald, owner of Savvy Marketing Services, answers Uriah's 10 questions about productivity, rest, and business.
Kelly’s data-driven approach helps private practice owners increase organic search engine traffic to their website.
Take a listen today!
Writing a mission statement for your practice can feel daunting, but Uriah shares his three elements of a great mission statement that may make it a little easier.
Tell an exciting story that positions your potential client as the hero, and you or your practice as the guide, and it will excite you and your team.
Take a listen for his tips on how to make your current mission statement better, and if you don't have one, you can create one with these simple ideas.
Want to hear Uriah and Tracel break down a cash management strategy that guarantees a healthy and profitable business?
From Mike Michalowicz’s book Profit First, Uriah shares the fundamentals of this business-changing strategy, and how to shift the perspective on how you approach your practice’s finances. He provides a step-by-step summary of Mike’s model that tells you exactly what to do with your money to ensure your business consistently makes a profit.
If you are a solo practice or group practice owner, you know that trying to find the best EHR for you is quite the task!
Did you know? Between the medical industry and the mental health industry, there are hundreds of different EHRs to choose from. And if you’re talking about EHRs just for therapists, there’s a ton.
So, what makes SimplePractice Uriah's EHR of choice?
A stable and speedy platform, excellent support, and an attractive and user-friendly navigation are just the start.
If you want to learn more and get your first two months of SimplePractice for the price of one, head over to simplepractice.com/productivetherapist.
If you have any experience with hiring, you've probably made at least one of these mistakes.
They can be frustrating and costly, so it's good to get better at this process!
Take a listen for Uriah's tips and tricks to avoid these hiring mistakes.
This content - and much more! - is available in the Productive Therapist Insider program for only $29/month.
Use the coupon code SECRET to get your first month for only $1.
And, for a FREE downloadable 1-page PDF of today's episode, click here.
Have you ever hired a virtual assistant or intake coordinator? Are you ready to hire your first one, and not sure what qualities to look for? In this episode, Uriah and Tracel discuss the top 13 qualities of a world-class assistant. From emotional intelligence to comfort and proficiency with technology, and from being a problem-solver to having a great personality, take a read for which characteristics are "make or break," and which can be taught along the way. Uriah's number one tip? Hire slow, and fire fast.
I am writing this post for three reasons. It is part of my year-end review, I want to show you the benefits of having multiple sources of income and I’m always fascinated by how people and businesses make money. I am not writing this post to brag or show you how amazing I am at building successful businesses. That’s not my style! For that reason, I am not going to share numbers, but rather percentages.
In this episode of the 10 Questions series, Dr. Jonathan Horowitz, founder of the Stress and Anxiety Center, answers all 10 questions - including the bonus question!
Dr. Horowitz's psychological consultancy helps individuals and organizations to better deal with stress and promote mental wellness, at both the individual level and the company level.
Dr. Horowitz was an early client and supporter of Productive Therapist, and he and Uriah met through a year-long mastermind group.
Take a listen today!
Today's episode features music from the band Pomplamoose, with a cover of Cher's song “Believe.”
Do you use an online scheduler for scheduling your practice's intake calls?
Have you been thinking about using one, but aren't sure where to start?
In this podcast episode, Uriah and Tracel discuss everything about online schedulers!
They share their favorite online scheduling platforms, HOW it saves them time, and all the reasons it makes their lives easier. And the lives of their intake coordinators!
This is a training from the Therapy Intake Pro program, which you can check out at productivetherapist.teachable.com/p/intake-pro.
Today's episode features music from the band Pomplamoose, with the song “Keep It Together.”
In this episode of the 10 Questions series, Daniel Fava, founder of Private Practice Elevation, answers all 10 questions.
Daniel has a background in website design, user experience design, and team management, which is perfect for helping practice owners and group practice owners get more clients through digital marketing.
Take a listen for his tried-and-true tip for a super productive day!
This episode features music from the band Pomplamoose, with the song “Puttin' On the Ritz.”
Hello! Is your to do list bursting at the seams?
Are you constantly buried in never-ending tasks?
Do you sometimes feel alone in your private practice journey?
If so, you definitely need to get some help, delegate a few things, build a team, and reach your dreams more quickly!
You really should be able to change the world and love your life.
Check out our FREE downloadable PDF with these 5 tips at https://productivetherapist.com/5-tips.
You can also take a look at Productive Therapist Insider: our membership program that provides snackable support and curated content for ambitious therapists like you!
There are some really great perks and I'd love for you to take a look at that. Visit us at https://productivetherapist.com/insider.
In this episode Uriah shares his secrets on how his group practice runs smoothly with only about 2 hours of his time per week.
What tasks can be delegated? What is best for you to keep on your plate?
Hint: once the foundation is there, plus some delegation as well as growth, it becomes very, very manageable and enjoyable.
Take a listen!
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from Pomplamoose with "Get That Body Back."
Have you heard about our new Productive Therapist Insider program?
It is a new offering that provides snackable support and curated content for ambitious therapists like you!
Some of the awesome perks of becoming a Productive Therapist Insider include:
- print newsletter
- content not posted anywhere else
- tech tip
- book review
- productivity hack
- business made simple insights
It's short, but incredibly useful, and this is information that I'm only sharing with people who are part of our Productive Therapist Insider program! So go check it out today at productivetherapist.com/insider.
Are you new to the the position of intake coordinator? Or maybe you have been doing this for a while but you were "thrown in" to figuring certain things out on your own over time?
Check out our course called Therapy Intake Pro!
It includes monthly training videos and Q&A sessions where we do a deep-dive into topics such as:
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Creating and improving referral tracking systems
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The "private pay pitch," which is essentially how to get more private pay folks to sign up for services
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Call scripts
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Using online schedulers for getting that first call
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The importance of the role itself!
We would love for you to check out a monthly subscription to this course if it's something that sounds interesting and helpful for you!
Chances are, if you are asking yourself this question, you may be closer to being ready than you think!
In this episode, Uriah and Tracel discuss how to know if you're ready to work with the VA (or not!), and if you are, what you can do to get prepared.
They also share some tips on working effectively with a person once hired, whether they're virtual or in your office.
Hint: communication, check-ins, and positive reinforcement go a long way!
Take a listen to this episode and ALL episodes of the Productive Therapist podcast today.
In this podcast episode of the 10 Questions series, Maegan Megginson shares her thoughts on helping entrepreneurs discover how to build their businesses, what productivity looks like to her, and her favorite snack for productive energy!
Maegan is an LMFT, owner of the Center for Couples and Sex Therapy which is a group practice located in Portland, Oregon, as well as a business consultant for introverted and highly sensitive entrepreneurs who want to build profitable businesses without burning out.
Music for this episode comes from the Californian husband-and-wife musical duo Pomplamoose, with "Come Out To Play."
Take a listen for the 7 steps I take when hiring a new virtual assistant, along with pointers for what I look for in an ideal candidate.
Outro music is by local husband-and-wife musical duo Pomplamoose, with their cover of "Video Killed the Radio Star."
In this episode of the 10 Questions series, Maureen Werrbach gives us insight into her productivity tips and what success looks like to her. Maureen is an LCPC in Chicago, IL and founder of the Group Practice Exchange.
Have you ever done a time audit? If so, what did you learn?
After coming back from vacation last week, I decided to do a time audit and try to get my work hours down to 30 per week.
For two weeks I tracked every minute of my time spent on work, with task notes and separate tracking for my two businesses.
I wanted to be more intentional about my time and have better boundaries.
This helped me develop my rest ethic & explore more noble leisure (two terms I just recently learned!)
As a side note, for Productive Therapist, we use an app called Harvest to track our time, generate reports and invoices for our clients. It's pretty great.
In this post, I lay out the pros and cons of 5 different phone support solutions for your busy private practice.
Delegating the intake coordinator duties was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my business! I have spent a ton of time considering the options and I hope you find this post valuable.
In this episode of the 10 Questions series, Anna McElearney, LMFT, LPC, NCC, founder of Counseling with Anna and Self Care Today Tomorrow, answers all 10 questions. Anna is a health and wellness educator with a bright and energizing spirit.
Take a listen for her surprising tip for a super productive day.
Most of the books that I read are business books and there's a few memoirs, novels, and biographies thrown in for good measure. My secret weapon by far has been audiobooks and long walks.
I'm thinking that next year I might change up my focus and actually read fewer books, but focus on implementing the content more. I can be a little bit competitive and I like to beat my past records. So I like to say that I've read 20 books or I've read 30 books or whatever that is. But I realize that the more important thing is what did I do with that information?
In this episode of the 10 Questions Series, we get to hear from Dr. Daniel Franz and his tips on success and productivity! Hear his thoughts on virtual office hours and the Scoville scale of spiciness.
This episode features music from the band Miss Moonshine with their song "Evermore."
In this week's episode, Uriah talks about the ways that having a business coach has helped him grow as a businessperson since he opened his therapy practice in 2008. Uriah looks for 2 qualities specifically in a business coach -- take a listen to find out what they are.
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco-based band Miss Moonshine called "The Date Song."
In this episode of the 10 Questions series, we meet Julie Herres, accountant and owner of GreenOak Accounting.
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Miss Moonshine, doing a song called "Let Me Move".
Uriah shares his three best tips for productivity: elimination, automation and delegation. Take a listen and see if you can relate and take away something from any of his tips!
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features "Say Love" from the local band Miss Moonshine.
In this episode, Tiffany answers 10 questions about herself and her inspirations to reach out and become a role model for other women and POC!
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing "A Bad Mashup: Bad Romance/Bad Blood/Bad Boys/Bad".
Uriah takes us back to a blog post he wrote in 2017 about Boomerang and discusses what has changed, and suggests other features he loves that are similar to Boomerang.
Uriah delivers this week's episode from a thought-provoking walk and shares his not-so-secret-anymore secrets to his amazingly productive week. Make sure you listen to this with a great cup of tea!
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose with "Be Better at Listening."
In this episode, Katie answers 10 questions about herself and her daily work habits as a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as adventures she has with her kid!
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a funky mashup of "Stayin' Alive" and "Virtual Insanity".
In this episode Uriah shares about his recent vacation and how his two businesses operated without him, including anything that required his attention.
For more info on taking extended vacations and having your business run without you check out this post: How to Take an Extended Vacation and Still Make Money
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, this track is titled Something About Us.
In this episode we get to hear from Katie Lemieux and her tips on success and productivity! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
You can find out more about Katie and her multiple amazing businesses right here:
The Private Practice Startup
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful cover of Lovefool.
In this episode Uriah shares why he is considering a live answering service for his practice and its advantages.
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, Title Better at Listening.
In this episode we get to hear from Kelly Higdon and her tips on success and productivity! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
You can find out more about Kelly and her multiple amazing businesses right here:
Zynny Me
Calibrate Your Year
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful mashup called A Bad Mashup: Bad Romance / Bad Blood / Bad Boys / Bad.
In this episode Uriah shares why he loves ActiveCampaign and how it can help improve your email marketing
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful cover of the Daft Punk song Something About Us.
In this episode we get to hear from Kasey Compton and her tips on success and productivity! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
You can find out more about Kasey and her multiple amazing businesses right here:
KC Consulting
Mindsight Partners
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful mashup of Jamirobeegees: Stayin' Alive / Virtual Insanity.
In this episode Uriah talks about why he loves TextExpander and how it helps him to be more productive every day.
Read the blog post version HERE.
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful Smashup of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In this episode we get to hear from Tracel Callahan and her tips on success and productivity! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
For more info on our services check out our website!
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful cover and mashup of the songs Lovely Day by Bill Withers and Good as Hell by Lizzo.
In this episode we get to hear from Katie K. May and her tips on success and productivity! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
You can find out more about Katie and her multiple amazing businesses right here:
Creative Healing
Group Guru
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful cover of the song Feel it Still by Portugal. The Man.
In this episode we get to hear from Ernesto Segismundo! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
You can find out more about Ernesto and his multiple amazing businesses right here:
Fylmit.com
CAV Academy
CAV Family Therapy
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful cover of the song Maneater by Hall & Oates.
In this episode Uriah interviews himself! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it.
Check out our site for more info on Uriah and his team of VAs.
Featured music by my good friends from the local band Miss Moonshine. Title of the track is Shadow from the album Miss Moonshine.
Things mentioned in the episode:
Guayaki Yerba Mate
Profit First book by Mike Michalowicz
In this episode Uriah talks about why virtual assistants might seem expensive, but actually provide a ton of value. Administrative support is a necessary business expense that can truly make your life better.
Read the blog post version over on our site where you can find more tips on being a productive therapist.
Featuring music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful mashup of the songs Ain't No Mountain and My Girl.
In this episode Uriah talks about why he loves virtual assistants and how much working with them has improved his productivity and helped him reach his goals.
Also, check out our whole online course library HERE, including our newest course called Master of Delegation. You will love it!
Featuring music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a fantastic original song called Silly Boy.
In this episode Uriah and Tracel talk about the 3 keys of productivity and how they apply to therapists. The 3 keys are elimination, delegation and automation.
Also, check out our whole online course library HERE, including our newest course called Master of Delegation. You will love it!
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful mashup of the songs Billie Jean, Can't Stop the Feeling and Can't Feel My Face.
In this episode Uriah talks about why he loves SimplePractice and how it makes his life easier. Using a good EHR system is a great step to being more productive and providing better service to clients.
Read the blog post version over on our site where you can find more tips on being a productive therapist.
Featuring music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful mashup of the songs Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People and Everything In It's Right Place by Radiohead.
In this episode Uriah and Tracel talk about giving ourselves permission to not be productive. It's ok to rest, relax and recharge during this global pandemic. Following your energy and focusing only on essential tasks is a good strategy.
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing an outstanding cover of the song Bulletproof by La Roux.
In this episode Uriah discusses the important steps to take when getting ready to work with a virtual assistant. Super practical and helpful suggestions! We also have a free resource to give you further guidance on Getting Ready to work with a VA. Check it out HERE.
Check out the blog post version on our site.
Featured music by my good friends from the band Miss Moonshine. Title of the track is The Grey from the album Miss Moonshine.
In this episode Uriah and Tracel share a few quick tips to help therapists be productive when it comes to progress notes. We also discuss an idea for a regular task that group practice owners should delegate.
Check out all of our resources over at productivetherapist.com.
This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful cover of the song Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa.
In this episode Uriah gets into the reasons why he loves using Gusto for all things related to payroll and HR. It really is an amazing service!
Check out the blog post version on our site.
Featured music by my good friends from the band Miss Moonshine. Title of the track is In Blue from the album Miss Moonshine.
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In this episode Uriah and Tracel talk about how to optimize your contact page, the #1 mistake therapists make and our top recommendation.
For more help, check out our online course called From Website 2 Couch : A clear-cut system to eliminate phone tag, automate the initial contact & get more clients on your couch.
Featured music by my friends from the local Sonoma County band Miss Moonshine. Title of the track is Lost & Found from their debut album titled Miss Moonshine.
In this episode Uriah gets into the reasons why he loves using ScheduleOnce for scheduling calls and meetings. It's a huge time saver!
Check out the blog post version on our site.
Featured music by my good friend Cody Jon Martin. Title of the track is Under The Trees from the Cody Jon Martin EP.
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In this episode Uriah and Tracel talk about the benefits of sending a feedback form to clients after the first session, plus some tips on the tech to use to make it happen.
Take a look at Uriah's New Client Feedback Form on the Guilford Family Counseling Website.
Also, grab your copy of our Client Retention Checklist to improve the services you and/or your clinicians provide to your clients, from the first phone call to the last session.
Featured music by my good friend Cody Jon Martin. Title of the track is Colors from the Cody Jon Martin EP.
In this episode Uriah shares about the 5 benefits of having an amazing virtual assistant.
Check out the blog post version here.
For more info on our virtual assistant services visit our website and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Also, check out our free course called The Virtual Advantage to get help learning how to work effectively with a VA.
Featured music by my good friend Cody Jon Martin. Track title is The Garden from the Cody Jon Martin EP.
Thanks for checking out the Productive Therapist Podcast. This is a short intro about Uriah Guilford, The Productive Therapist and what to expect from this show.
Check out our website for more info on virtual assistant services and productivity tips to help you and your therapy practice.
Featured music by my good friend Cody Jon Martin. The track is called Love from the Cody Jon Martin EP.