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Wondering how you can get more clients in your private practice? Youâre 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 dentistâs 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 herHow her private practice took offWhy you donât have to start big, you can start small How Melissa went from 0-30 clients in 3 monthsThe shift from traditional employment to fully self-employedThe cool things that Melissa has on the horizon for her private practiceWhy other practices arenât your competitionWhere Melissa gets her clients The power of running your practice like a businessI 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.
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Have you been thinking about starting a neurodiversity-affirming private practice? Youâre 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 didnât 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 practicesThe burnout many therapists feel in traditional settingsHow Samantha eased into private practice The freedom and happiness you get when you have your own private practiceWhy boundaries are so important in private practiceWhen she decided it was time to hire help How Samantha helps her employees feel valued and appreciatedHow she finds her clients using Facebook networking groups and referralsSamanthaâs plans for the future of her private practiceI 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.
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Visit Samanthaâs website: https://playandpurposeaz.com/
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Have you ever thought about starting a coaching-based private practice? Youâre 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 Skills2CareÂź, 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 practiceWhen she realized her passion for dementia patientsHow she kicked imposter syndrome to the curbHow long it took Emily to get her first private practice clientThe types of clients Emily works withHow she networked to grow her private practiceThe power of referrals in growing your private practiceI 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 Emilyâs 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/
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Have you ever dreamed of opening a small niche private practice so you can specialize in working with your dream clients?
If so, youâre 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 itâs 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 childâs 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 âpickyâ 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 therapyWhen she knew that private practice was the path for herHow she balances her private practice caseloadThe power of having multiple sources of incomeWhere Jodie gets her referrals for infant feeding therapy The freedom to build your own schedule that you get as a private practice ownerThe shift from clinician to CEO What itâs like having a private practice as someone with ADHDThe power of finding your person and hiring someone who can help you growJodieâs vision for the future of her private practiceI 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.
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Visit Jodieâs website: https://www.flourishingkidstherapy.com/
Follow Jodie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishingKidsTherapy/
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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, weâre offering a Free Private Practice...
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Dreaming of starting a private practice with a specialization? Youâre 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 sheâs 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 practiceHow she saved money on getting her own clinic spaceWhy she decided to specialize in AAC clientsHow she got her first referrals in her private practiceWhy there really are enough clients to go around for everyoneHow utilizing Google Reviews can help grow your private practiceHow private practice helps you make more of an impact on the clients you work withThe work-life balance you get when you have a private practiceI 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/
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Welcome to a special episode of Private Practice Success Stories!
In this episode, Iâm making a huge announcement about the future of private practice education, and itâs the biggest announcement in Independent Clinician history.
IntroducingâŠPrivate 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 ClinicianHow we are rebuilding our programs to make them stronger than everHow this growth will impact our current students and programs What you can expect from this bigger, stronger programThe Private Practice Movement is growing, and Private Practice School is at the center of it.
If you havenât started your practice⊠letâs get going. Head over to StartYourPrivatePractice.com right now, enroll in the Start Your Private Practice Program, and letâs help you get set up and start seeing private clients so you can help more people while making more money.
If youâve already started your practice⊠letâs 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. Itâs 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 letâs 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
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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, weâre offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that youâre not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
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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 practiceHow the field has changed and why clinicians are more burned out than everHow Evelyn got her first client within the first two weeksHow the Start program helped Evelyn market her businessHow you can perfect your pricing for your practiceWhat a typical day looks like as a private practice ownerTypes of payment options you can offer in your private practiceThe flexibilityI 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 Evelynâs website: https://inspirespeechtherapy.com/
Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireSpeechTherapy
Learn more about our programs: www.independentclinician.com/resources
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Wondering about different types of private practice models? Youâre 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 âą 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 practiceHow she came up with small group ideas Meghanâs time-saving tips that simplified planning for her groupsHow she serves clients in different areas Meghanâs experience hiring contractors for her private practiceThe power you have to create your own dream job with your private practiceHow Meghan helps other SLPs create this type of private practice modelThe freedom and flexibility you get with a private practiceI 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 Meghanâs website to see her resources and curriculum: www.tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com
Visit the Tiny Talkers website: https://tinytalkersnashville.com/
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Thinking of starting a private practice with a partner? Youâre 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 togetherHow they got their first clients When they decided to go full-time with their practiceWhat itâs like to have a partnership in your private practiceThe variety of ages and specialties you can work within your own practiceTheir plans to help educate other SLPs and OTs in the community in the futureHow Jessie and Josie approach marketing their private practice How they help their therapists avoid burnoutI 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 Jessieâs website: https://www.betterdaystherapies.com/
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Ready to finally make the transition from schools to private practice?
Youâre 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 practiceHow Kim began to find her first clients The power of switching from a scarcity mindset to an abundant mindsetThe freedom and flexibility you get when youâre your own bossThe 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 practiceI 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 Kimâs website: www.empoweringspeechservices.com
Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringspeechservices/
Visit Kimâs TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Empowering-Speech-Services
Check out her services: https://stan.store/kjenkins47
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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:
Meaghanâs story of how she became a private practice owner The importance of selling your servicesHow having a private practice allows you to prioritize what matters with your patientsWays 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 practicesThe importance of thinking and acting like a business ownerWhat itâs like to own a private practice as a momI 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.
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Visit Meaghanâs website: https://ssnrtx.com/
Follow Meaghan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssnr_tx/
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In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Iâm 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 isnât a private practice-specific episode but itâs information that all private practitioners need - even if you donât 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-informedWhy itâs important that we understand the trauma people have experiencedHow 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 toolboxI 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
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Interested in learning more about turning your niche as an SLP or OT into a thriving private practice? Youâre 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:
Jaimeâs journey to becoming a pediatric SLP that worked in the NICUHow you can work a lot less hours and make the same money or moreWhere Jaime does the most marketing for her private practiceThe power of networking and collaborationHow Jaime became a lactation consultant and why it is so helpful during speech servicesWhy Jaime decided on a mobile private practiceThe freedom you get when you have a private practiceThe fulfillment you get from building a private practice yourself How to bring your joy back as an SLP or OTI 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.
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Visit Jaimeâs website: www.thrivingjoy.com
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Ever wish you could hear directly from the âregularâ 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, Iâm 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 practiceHow a private practice helps you do what you are passionate about and receive the financial stability you deserveTips for maintaining your private practice even during a big moveWhat itâs like to transition from part-time to full-time in your private practiceHow you can use your skills to grow your private practiceThe power of working in under-served populationsHow having a private practice can change the life of your whole familyThe freedom to work with clients the way you know can truly help themGreat ways to get clients for your private practiceThe confidence being a private practice owner gives youThe best way to grow your income in a shorter amount of timeWerenât 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 theyâve 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:
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For many SLPs and OTs, the path to this career isnât always straightforward.
And thatâs okay!
If you are looking for a way to integrate your unique career path into private practice, youâre 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. Jaimieâs 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 SLPWhen she knew that private practice was right for herHow Jaimie found her first client The power we have to continuously change and evolveTips for finding clients for your private practiceHow to decide what payer sources to accept The impact of having a willingness to learn something newThe benefits of making a five-year plan for your life and businessJaimieâs plans for the future of her private practiceI 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 Jaimieâs website: https://www.avectherapy.com/
Follow Jaimie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avectherapy/
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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 sheâs in a rural area that desperately needs services because it didnât 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 âAll Inâ and she has with her private practice.
Whether you live in a rural or populated area, if youâve 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 practiceHow Michael filled the need for services in her community The payer sources Michael accepts in her private practiceHow 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 speechWhere Michaelâs private practice is located and her plans for expansionI 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 Michaelâs website: https://www.fundamentalpediatrictherapy.com/
Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundamental_pediatrictherapy
Follow Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUNdamentalpediatrictherapy
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Welcome to one of my favorite episodes of the year: My Private Practice Predictions for 2024! And specifically, Iâm talking about how to thrive in a changing economic landscape.
Iâm going to make 3 BIG predictions that youâre going to want to know if youâre thinking about starting your private practice this year.
Iâll 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 yearThe shift toward lifestyle private practicesPositioning your private practice in a changing economyWhy diversification of income is crucialThose 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' â 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:
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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, weâre offering a Free Private Practice Bootcamp April 22th - 25th that youâre not going to want to miss. To sign up, Just head on over to PlanYourPrivatePractice.com.
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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:
Dyanâs journey into private practiceThe power of finding your clinical passion How Dyan packed up her family and private practice and moved to LondonHow intensives can be used in your therapy sessionsCreating a private practice that fits around your life not the other way aroundThe freedom and flexibility to do what you want, where you want with a private practiceDyans plans for the future of her private practiceWhy you need people to collaborate with, even as a private practice ownerI 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 Dyanâs website: https://www.floortimefla.com/
Visit Dyanâs TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Floortime-Florida
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Thinking about starting a private practice to find more flexibility in your life? Youâre 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 ownThe benefits of having your own private practiceHow Martha discovered the type of business owner she wanted to beThe types of clients she serves in her private practiceHow Martha is incorporating parent coaching into her practiceA fantastic way to get referrals for your businessMarthaâs plan for the future of her private practiceThe power of collaborating with other professionalsI 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 Marthaâs website: http://www.miamispeechtx.com/
Follow Martha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamispeechtherapy/
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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:
Ginaâs journey into private practiceThe fulfillment Gina found by picking her own specialty and working with her own clientsHow quickly and steadily Gina grew her private practiceHow Gina embraced hiring to help balance her workload How school contracts can help keep your options open and increase your incomeWhy setting boundaries can prevent burnout as a business ownerThe grace we all need to have with ourselves, particularly with mistakesThe power of leading with helpfulness How private practice can help you embrace living in the momentI 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 Ginaâs website: https://www.bktherapyllc.com/
Follow Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bees_knees_speech_therapy
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