Allied Health Business Brilliance

From Alice Springs to PPMP – how exciting to have Mia Poklepovich join the podcast in this insightful and interesting episode. Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of OT Inspire, Mia shares the ins-and-outs of her business and dives into her experience as an Allied Health Business Owner.You’ll hear Mia discuss the early days of OT Inspire, how her OT skills come into play for her role as a business owner, how she creates balance in her life, and much more.Topics covered on Mia’s journey: OT skills that help and support Mia as an Allied Health Business Owner. The importance of looking after yourself and your wellbeing. How Mia maintains a balance in work and life. Why having a simplified model is actually a good thing. Mia’s thoughts on “traditional” therapy and the effects of burnout. Her experiences at university, including the Generalist role. How OT Inspire supports clients in a remote and nuanced context. Where therapists can go to support the First Nation community. Being accountable for your time as a business owner. Connect with Mia Poklepovich  Visit Mia’s Website  Follow Mia on Instagram (@miapoko & @ot_inspire_therapy)  Connect with Mia on Facebook  Connect with Mia on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you thought about getting a Virtual Assistant onboard, but not sure where to start? Tune in to this episode with David Low, Chief Commercial Officer at VA Platinum, where he covers everything you need to know about onboarding offshore VAs for your business.He discusses the process of engaging offshore VAs, what VA Platinum looks like in the Philippines, why VAs might get a bad rap and what to look out for, and so much more.Topics covered on the role of Virtual Assistants for Allied Health businesses: What VA Platinum looks like in the Philippines. What support looks like for the Virtual Assistants. Roles and tasks that VAs can do to support small and medium-sized businesses. The onboarding process of VAs. What Allied Health Business Owners need to know about security measures in place for VAs offshore. Investing in the future of Philippine locals. Embracing AI tools. Connect with David Low  Visit David’s Website  Connect with David on Facebook  Connect with David on LinkedIn (Personal & VA Platinum)  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community    More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chantelle is back for a chat with Cathy, where they round-up all that’s been happening in the Allied Health space as of late.You’ll hear the duo discuss their favourite reads of the moment, their thoughts on recent goings-on in the NDIS, their observations about wait lists, and much more.Topics covered: Early childhood decisions and updated discussions. Generation changes in Allied Health. Key Worker models. What Cathy and Chantelle have noticed about wait lists lately including competition and movement, backlogs, and general issues. Closing businesses. The unknowns in businesses – importance of informing yourself. The key factors to innovative service design for private paying clients. Resources Mentioned  Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley – SBS On Demand Private Practice Made Perfect Facebook Group Connect with Chantelle Robards  Visit Chantelle’s Website   Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)   Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community    More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabriella Ptasznik, Founding Director at GRP Speech Pathology, makes her debut on the PPMP podcast to share her journey as an Allied Health Business Owner.You’ll hear her discuss her transition from clinician to Business Owner and why it was a no-brainer for her, what it’s like leading a team of Speech Pathologists, and even how she encourages everyone on the team to always strive for more. Topics covered on Gabriella’s journey: How she fosters learning development programs. The challenges of being a remote team from a management and leadership point of view. Why you should see your staff as another type of customer. Learning the nuts and bolts of the business including finances, marketing, and decision-making frameworks. What she’s hoping to see in the NDIS for the future. Her favourite books. How she’s investing in herself as a CEO. Connect with Gabriella Ptasznik  Visit Gabriella’s Website  Follow Gabriella on Instagram (@grp.speechpathology)  Connect with Gabriella on Facebook Connect with Gabriella on LinkedIn  Check out Gabriella’s YouTube Channel Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you catch this episode with Cathy Love about our Clinical Leaders Collection Program? Listen once more to catch a glimpse at what you’ll discover about this insightful and practical 90-day program.After doing a whole lot of data research and getting industry intel on the role of clinical and team leaders, Nacre Consulting is bringing you the Clinical Leaders Collective Program where Allied Health Business Owners can learn how to upskill and boost confidence in their leaders.Cathy discusses the difficulty of finding industry-specific training opportunities for Allied Health leaders, especially programs that don’t build on business mindset. That’s where this program comes in – it’s going to bring everyone together as a collective to accelerate skills and confidence with highly practical steps.Check out what you’ll learn in this program: Upskilling personal resilience  Understanding how leaders can manage self, lead their team, and drive the business.  How to shift mindsets from overwhelmed to overjoyed. How to prevent burnout. Productive people Supporting leaders to bring the spirit of productivity through to their teams. How to manage different personalities  Understanding and demystifying group dynamics. Preventing procrastination over having difficult (necessary) conversations Learn an actionable framework to help leaders have these conversations. Sustainable results How to step up and understand business management 101. & MUCH MORE! Click here to find out all the details and sign up to secure your spot in the program.Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You heard it right – the Practice Managers Academy is back by popular demand! After observing the steady expansion of Allied Health businesses right across Australia, we want to continue helping and support all of you amazing Allied Health Business Owners as you step up in your role of leading your leaders. And that’s exactly why the Practice Managers Academy was born – to help support the development of the leadership layers in these key people within every expanding Allied Health business. Listen to the episode to find out all the event details. Sign up today before spots sell out! The Practice Managers Academy is a small group, so spots fill quickly. Secure your place today.  Connect with Cathy Love  Visit Cathy’s Website   Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacreconsultingau)   Connect with Cathy on Facebook   Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn   Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in for this jam-packed brainstorming session with Cathy, where she helps you go deeper into your marketing, and your considerations when it comes to wait lists.You’ll hear Cathy explore the ongoing trend implying that wait lists are dissolving, her theories behind why this trend has erupted, and how to approach a new strategy to your wait lists. Cathy also chats about the marketing efforts of Allied Health Business Owners, including how thrilled she is to be seeing such impressive content on socials lately, and how to make sure you’re consistent with your strategies.Topics covered on marketing and wait lists: What’s involved in implementing effective marketing strategies.  How to ensure that you get a steady and ongoing supply of your ideal clients. Knowing where your referrers are coming from – considering how you’re collecting referral sources and thinking about working in partnership with them. Thinking about organising referrers – questions to ask yourself and gateway metrics you need to know. Good, general principles of working with your referrers. Why it needs to be a two-way partnership with referrers. Cathy’s theories on what seems to be compromising wait lists. Considering your funding in relation to wait lists. Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Hawkins is back for another fireside chat with Cathy. As one of the Founding Directors of Practical Quality plus (PQplus), Susan helps support NDIS providers to manage quality and compliance.In this episode, you’ll hear Susan explore the importance of strategies and systems for Allied Health Business Owners, including why preparation is so key and the benefits of having these systems in place, particularly when it comes to audits.Topics covered on systems and the NDIS: The moving parts of the NDIS and the 2023 end-of-year review. What the registration process looks like and its four levels. What Susan predicts for the top level of registration.  What the timeframes might look like under these new registrations.  If she were on the Taskforce, what Susan would want it to look like. Her biggest message for Allied Health Business Owners to think about in readiness for the registration process. Encouraging Allied Health Business Owners to participate in the consultation process and what it looks like. Related Episodes  Episode 69: [Preparing the Allied Health Sector for the NDIS Audit]  Connect with Susan Hawkins  Visit Susan’s Website  Connect with Susan on Facebook  Connect with Susan on LinkedIn (Business and Personal) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community    More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two coaches collide! In this wonderful episode, Cathy’s joined by a fellow coach, Louella Frost, who is a Professional Coach for health leaders. With extensive Occupational Therapy in the disability field, Louella describes how she got into coaching, and what it’s like running her own business. She also chats about why coaching is more about asking rather than telling, and bringing out the best in personal autonomy.Topics covered on Allied Health coaching: What coaching really is – breaking it down. Uncovering the multiple facets of being a coach. The importance of growing your own self awareness as a coach. Some of her most significant learning moments. Parts of the business she likes most. Her thoughts on imposter syndrome. What to do if you want to build a coaching culture in your practice. Connect with Louella Frost  Visit Louella’s Website  Follow Louella on Instagram (@louellafrostleadersflourish)  Connect with Louella on Facebook  Connect with Louella on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unsure how to optimise your website? Or simply looking for some expert insights on the ins-and-outs of marketing your clinic online? Tune into this rerun episode with Michael Colman where he discusses how optimising your website is the biggest marketing investment you’ll ever make.You’ll hear Michael chat about what it’s like for Allied Health Business Owners to work with Local Health Marketing, including the starting point and the overall process that they can expect. Michael also shares his thoughts on what works and what doesn’t for Allied Health websites, including the importance of ease-of-use and how to build trust and credibility in just 30 seconds.Topics covered on attracting your target audience, consistency, and SEO: Being clear on your homepage, understanding your target audience and who they are, and putting yourself in their shoes. Hammering home your unique value proposition, considering how you want your business to represent you, and Michael’s tips on the best ways to approach blogs on your website. Michael demystifies SEO and boils it down to simple terms, understand the importance of conversion, and hear Michael’s top conversion tips. Resources Mentioned  Website Checklist – An SEO checklist to see if you have the fundamentals for your website. Connect with Michael Colman Visit Michael’s Website  Follow Michael on Instagram (@localhealthmktg)  Connect with Michael on Facebook  Connect with Michael on LinkedIn (Michael’s Personal & Local Health Marketing) Follow Michael on Twitter (@LocalHealthMktg) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read any good books lately? Cathy has, and she’s here to share them with you! If you’ve been needing to add some new books to your list lately (and awesome ones at that) then this episode is for you.Cathy shares the titles of her recent favourites, plus gives you an insight into what they’re all about and why you’ll love them. From planning like a pro to self-care, Cathy’s top picks of the moment cover a range of genres that every Allied Health Business Owner will appreciate.While you’re listening to the episodes, you can have a look at these books yourself with the links below: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama How to Bullet Plan: Everything You Need to Know About Bullet Journaling by Rachel Wilkerson Miller The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams by Seth Godin  MiNDFOOD Magazine  Australian Geographic Magazine Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join in on this fireside chat with Cathy and Chantelle as they discuss all-things Allied Health Assistants, also known as AHAs.Listen as they chat about the period of acceleration in terms of focus on AHAs as a response to the Allied Health workforce shortage, and hearing about the challenges business owners are facing trying to implement them all.Topics covered on Allied Health Assistants: AHA trends. Why the industry has a long way to go. Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd (AHANA) giving frameworks to guide expectations. Scope of practice. How the role of AHAs can grow into its own as a profession. Different levels of AHAs. What Cathy and Chantelle think the AHA world will look like in three years time. Resources Mentioned  Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd [AHANA] Blog Post [Is Your Allied Health Service Making a Difference?] Related Episodes  Episode 209: [Better Understanding the Role of Allied Health Assistants]  Connect with Chantelle Robards  Visit Chantelle’s Website   Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)   Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chantelle is back, and this time she’s chatting with Cathy about the latest on government mandated client outcome measures.  Listen as they talk about the increased need to have measurable goals and goal-driven programs to support clients funding, their own love-hate relationship with goal measurement, and the overall importance of measuring goals in your business. Topics covered on client outcome measures:  Occupational therapy goals.  Key parts of creating smart(er) goals.  Gold-standard research tools.  The importance of revisiting conversations with clients.  The separation between functional goals and measurable goals  Practice makes perfect  Connect with Chantelle Robards   Visit Chantelle’s Website    Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)    Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn    Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeleine Buchner grew up as a carer for her brother and mother, where she noticed a gap in the support system for Young Carers. Eventually, Madeleine launched Little Dreamers, which runs programs, advocates policy change, and promotes awareness for Young Carers across Australia.  Listen to this episode as the Founder and CEO of Little Dreamers shares her  entrepreneurial journey and gives an insight into the role of Young Carers in the Allied Health industry as a whole. Topics covered on growing and navigating Little Dreamers:  The process of launching the business.  What a week looks like for Madeleine as a CEO.  What Madeleine thinks counselling services should look like in the future.  How she establishes culture with a team who is mainly remote.  How she navigates challenging moments.  Succession planning.  Financial sustainability and diversification of financials.  Her approach to networking.  Connect with Madeleine Buchner   Visit Madeleine’s Website   Follow Madeleine on Instagram (@littledreamersaustralia)   Connect with Madeleine on Facebook   Connect with Madeleine on LinkedIn (Personal & Little Dreamers)  Follow Madeleine on X (@littledreamers)  Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Elliott, Founder of Nurturing Connections OT, joins the podcast to share her personal journey moving from an Occupational Therapist to an Allied Health Business Owner.You’ll hear her insights into her entrepreneurial journey, her early learnings, and what her clinic, Nurturing Connections OT, is all about.Topics covered on business planning and the Allied Health space: Approaching planning differently, what pragmatic planning looks like for her, and an in-depth look at how Rachel plans and her learnings. What Rachel thinks clinical supervision needs to look like, her thoughts on OT Assistants development, and her marketing strategies. Connect with Rachel Elliott  Visit Rachel’s Website  Follow Rachel on Instagram (@nurturingconnectionsot)  Connect with Rachel on Facebook  Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your money mindset as an Allied Health Business Owner? Get ready for a meaty topic to wrap your listening ears and thinking caps around today – Cathy shares her top tips on how to strengthen your financial fitness and how to position your money mindset.Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: An insight into how Cathy got the hang of numbers in her business ventures before Nacre Consulting. The importance of finding top-shelf bookkeeping. Being persistent. The Glossary of Financial Terms. Types of questions you should be asking your accountant. What a meeting with your accountant is actually all about. Plus, don’t forget to download our latest (significantly updated) version of the Glossary of Financial Terms for free!Download for free here.Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting) Connect with Cathy on Facebook Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn Connect with Nacre Consulting: Join the Accelerator Mastermind Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz Let’s connect on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Let’s connect on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever felt overwhelmed by the numbers side of your business? Pretty much every Allied Health Business Owner has felt the anxiety of the numbers at some point in their journey, which is why listening to episodes like this one is a must. Cathy is joined by Chartered Accountant and Founder of Inspire Accountants, Ben Walker, as he divulges his juiciest secrets on what business owners should expect from their accountants.Topics covered on small business accounting: The importance of changing your mindset around accounting. How to approach profit the right way, including Ben’s top tips. What your biggest assets are as a business owner and how to stay stable. Key things you should look out for to notice a “dinosaur” accountant. How to spot a good accountant. What you should expect from your accountant, including their role as an educator. Why you should be aware of inflation and what you should do about it. Resources Mentioned  B1G1: Business for Good Ben Walker’s Books Connect with Ben Walker  Visit Ben’s Website (Business & Personal) Follow Ben’s on Instagram (@benwalkerca)  Connect with Ben on Facebook (Business & Personal) Connect with Ben on LinkedIn (Business & Personal) Follow Ben on X (Twitter) (Business & Personal) Check out Ben YouTube  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get excited! Another Nacre Masterclass is on its way, and now is your opportunity to sign up to join in live for a wonderfully enriching night. Boosting Team Culture for Business Performance is an amazing opportunity to get a refresher on how to navigate and enhance your team culture.Sign-up now for the MasterclassHere’s what to expect for this Masterclass: How does your company culture compare to others? Understand how you navigate towards a north-star culture. Learn how leadership sets the tone. How are you measuring your company culture?  Must-listen stories from Cathy. Key culture boosters. Employee value propositions. The role of employee benefits in team culture. Your daily operations – what role do they play? Leading culture-driven performance. The culture correction toolbox – tactics you need as a director. The value of fostering personal sustainability plans for your employees. Does this event sound familiar? We’ve certainly touched on this topic before, but this time we’ve refreshed all the content to bring you new and fresh insights and ideas.You don’t want to miss out on this one!Listen to the podcast to hear more about what you’ll discover. Plus, don’t forget to sign up to secure your spot.Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Founding Director of Nacre Consulting, Cathy Love shares a comprehensive business flight plan for young Allied Health Businesses who have recently ventured into the entrepreneurial path. Starting and growing a business can be challenging but you do not have to do it alone! Cathy discusses the importance of setting the foundations right for your business as early as possible. There are various factors to consider when growing your business and this episode will outline those key factors for you. Lean in and get your note-taking hat on. Here are some items you will discover in the Flying Start-Up Club ‘Black Box’:  12 Weeks of intensive Lunch and Learn sessions for you to ask our Coaches and Consultants ANYTHING.  Access to our Business Resource Portal.  Access to monthly Business Owner Lunch Time Trainings.  Join one of our weekly Coaching Zones to learn with other Allied Health Business Owners.  Benefit from our Nacre Consulting Members Community.  Have the Nacre Consulting team as your trusted co-pilot.  This program has limited spots. But the best part of this deal is this – The price point. So if you’re keen, drop us an email at [email protected] for more info!Connect with Cathy Love  Visit Cathy’s website  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn   Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wonderfully bubbly and bright Ariella Lew joins the podcast for an episode packed with learnings and insights. Ariella is the Founder and Director of Kids on Track Consultancy, and she jumps right into how it works being child development experts, daily routines, and what she learns from her team.You’ll also hear Ariella chat about elements that she finds crucial in recruitment, how she navigates the numbers, and her top tips for fellow Allied Health Business Owners on how they can reach real, substantial success.Topics covered on learning as a team, challenges and growth, and marketing: Understanding that everyone comes from different backgrounds, how she never stops learning, and how her team works remotely. Her biggest point of growth after coming from being a solo practitioner, learning to give up the little things, and how to release control at the right times. Her process on how she presents her personal and professional brand, why you need a certain amount of ego in marketing, and where her business is off to next. Connect with Ariella Lew   Visit Ariella’s Website  Follow Ariella on Instagram (@kidsontrackconsultancy)  Connect with Ariella on Facebook  Connect with Ariella on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in for this rerun episode with Carly Macleay – Team Leader, Occupational Therapist, and Rehab Case Manager at Wise OT Solutions.In this episode, you’ll hear Carly discuss her role and learnings. She shares the story of taking the leap with Liz Brownlee (Director at Wise OT Solutions), as well as trends she’s noticed about the landscape of the Allied Health industry across the years. When it comes to her role as Team Leader, Carly chats about her three main focuses, formal training, and the importance of being values-driven. She also talks about the differences between leadership and management, as well as what her team has taught her across the years. Topics covered on Carly’s role as a Team Leader, the differences between leadership and management, and learning from her team:  How genuinely caring for your team makes you a great leader, her three main focuses, formal training, and the importance of being a values-driven business.  How management is procedural and operational, modelling the basic skills from managing to become a better leader, and how leadership is about making things cohesive and creating harmony.  Learning from reviewing her team’s reports, being about to lead yourself before you lead others, learning to embrace everyone’s differences, and using the Wealth Dynamic Profiles to learn more about each other.  Related Episodes   Episode 42: [Managing an Occupational Therapy Business with Liz Brownlee]  Connect with Carly MacLeay  Visit Carly’s Website   Follow Carly on Instagram (@carly_macleay) (@wiseotsolutions)  Connect with Carly on Facebook   Connect with Carly on LinkedIn   Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.   All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wonderfully bubbly and bright Ariella Lew joins the podcast for an episode packed with learnings and insights. Ariella is the Founder and Director of Kids on Track Consultancy, and she jumps right into how it works being child development experts, daily routines, and what she learns from her team.You’ll also hear Ariella chat about elements that she finds crucial in recruitment, how she navigates the numbers, and her top tips for fellow Allied Health Business Owners on how they can reach real, substantial success.Topics covered on learning as a team, challenges and growth, and marketing: Understanding that everyone comes from different backgrounds, how she never stops learning, and how her team works remotely. Her biggest point of growth after coming from being a solo practitioner, learning to give up the little things, and how to release control at the right times. Her process on how she presents her personal and professional brand, why you need a certain amount of ego in marketing, and where her business is off to next. Connect with Ariella Lew   Visit Ariella’s Website  Follow Ariella on Instagram (@kidsontrackconsultancy)  Connect with Ariella on Facebook  Connect with Ariella on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cathy and Chantelle cover the newly launched ICT system by the NDIA, PACE. Though the meaning behind the acronym remains unclear, Cathy and Chantelle discussed what this software means for disability service providers. Introduced on 31st October 2023, PACE has taken over the service booking role and placed budget tracking responsibilities onto the providers.   As the new software is being gradually rolled out, they also discuss the effects on Allied Health Business Owners and expect possible surprises, like a revised support catalog.  Topics covered on PACE and What To Expect in the months to come:   Plans for migration into PACE  Necessity for home and living and behavior support spaces to register  Hints of passive endorsement revocations  Eagerly await the NDIS review, expected to be released towards Christmas this year Read our Brace for PACE blogpost here. Connect with Chantelle Robards   Visit Chantelle’s Website   Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)   Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn   Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we’re keeping it in the family as Marcus Jean-Francois, Process Documentation Officer at Nacre Consulting, joins the podcast to discuss what Allied Health Business Owners should be looking out for when it comes to Artificial Intelligence.He discusses how to know when a platform is powered by AI, he gets into the nitty-gritty details on ChatGPT, and he reveals the types of tasks that Allied Health Business Owners can use ChatGPT for in order to streamline work and processes.Topics covered on Topics covered on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT: What ChatGPT does and how it works. How to use ChatGPT – his top tips. Demystifying prompting and priming. The ChatGPT regular version vs. paid version. Where he thinks ChatGPT is going in the future. ChatGPT examples in real-time. Connect with Marcus Jean-Francois  Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Puxty, the Co-Founder and Director of One Community Pty Ltd, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the importance of Allied Health Business Owners connecting more and networking with other providers.You’ll also hear some valuable insights into how she maintains a healthy and fun team culture, including regular informal video catch-ups to chat and bond. Topics covered on connecting at events and creating a strong team culture: How Kellie stepped up One Community and turned it into a large entity, how the networking speed-dating-style events work, and her tips for Allied Health business owners on attending awards. What Kellie and her business partner are learning about being business owners, what she finds difficult, and her secrets to keeping the team culture alive. Resources Mentioned  Join One Community to connect services and people. Australian Disability Service Conference and Awards (ADSCA) which is occurring on November 23, 2023. Connect with Kellie Puxty Visit Kellie’s Website  Follow Kellie on Instagram (@1.community)  Connect with Kellie on Facebook  Connect with Kellie on LinkedIn (Personal & One Community) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you first embarked on your venture as an Allied Health Business Owner, what can you look back on and realised you underestimated about the process?  There’s nothing better than getting a glimpse into fellow business owner’s worlds, and getting insight into their journey, and in this rerun episode with Louise Whitton from Focus on Function, you get just that.  We can learn so much about ourselves and have our minds opened to things we may not have thought of before, like Louise’s experience navigating rapid growth and admission of underestimating certain factors of the business.  Topics covered on in this episode:    Diving into the importance of bringing the right advisors onboard as the business grows.  Insights into HR and admin.  Developing team goals for billable impacts.  Adapting your current practices to achieve continuous improvement.   Connect with Louise Whitton  Visit Louise’s Website    Connect with Louise on LinkedIn        Connect with Nacre Consulting:    Join the Accelerator Mastermind    Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz    Let’s connect on Instagram    Follow us on Facebook    Let’s connect on LinkedIn    Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:   The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.   The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.   As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.   All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Principle Occupational Therapist and Owner of Verve OT, Sarah Collison, brings a little verve to the podcast in this rerun episode, where she delves into a range of topics surrounding being a leader, balancing clinical and business duties, and the important role of graduate therapists in the allied health industry as a whole. You’ll hear Sarah discuss making the leap to owning a business after working in a large organisation, including how she brought in a team and developed systems. Listen in for plenty of insights including the value of saying “no”, how to overcome pressures as a leader, trends in the workforce, and why investing in new graduates is crucial for the future of Allied Health. Topics covered on leading your own team, having an industry commitment to graduates, and balancing being a clinician and business owner:   How to overcome the pressure that comes with leading your own team, including how to deal with responsibility, learning from mistakes, and being aware of obligations.  Trends she’s noticed in the workforce, including why so many people are dropping out, and the importance of investing in and nurturing graduates.   How she found clinical joy and juggles between loving it, as well as the business side with a commitment to the OT profession. Connect with Sarah Collison  Visit Sarah Collison’s Website   Connect with Sarah Collison on LinkedIn   Follow Sarah Collison on Facebook Connect with Nacre Consulting:   Join the Accelerator Mastermind   Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz   Let’s connect on Instagram   Follow us on Facebook   Let’s connect on LinkedIn   Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Anderson is the Founding Director of Foundation 96, which provides supportive care to people transitioning from cancer treatment to everyday life. She joins Cathy in this episode to discuss her journey as a trailblazer in the cancer care and patient care space, including an insight into her career and how she got to where she is today, why cancer care is difficult to initiate, and working with AI.Other topics covered during this episode: The importance of learning how to do everything before you teach someone else. Her experience walking away from everything and moving to America. How she navigated difficult times during the pandemic. Her entrepreneurial spirit and her thought process behind going international. Working with a remote team and her future goals. How you should be planning delegation. Connect with Karen Anderson Visit Karen’s Website  Follow Karen on Instagram (@foundation_96)  Connect with Karen on Facebook  Connect with Karen on LinkedIn (Personal & Foundation 96) Follow Karen on X (Twitter) (@TheFoundation96) Check out Karen’s YouTube  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in for this fireside afternoon chat with Chantelle Robards. Chantelle has recently joined the Nacre Consulting team as a Specialist Coach, and what an immense pleasure it is to have her with us.Cathy and Chantelle discuss Chantelle’s first-time experience at the Quarterly Accelerator Conference, what she loves about what Nacre Consulting offers, and what it’s like working with the team.Other topics covered during this episode: What’s in the works for Nacre in terms of recruitment and the workforce. Missing Twitter. The NDIS – playing a waiting game, what Chantelle thinks the industry will hear next, and things that will influence significant change. Chantelle’s thoughts on the aged care reforms for Allied Health. Retention and recruitment and the movement in the workforce. Where the narrative is for burnout in Allied Health business owners. Connect with Chantelle Robards Visit Chantelle’s Website  Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards) Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn Email Chantelle Robards [email protected]  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worried about your clinic’s cybersecurity? Make sure you tune into this jam-packed episode with Martin Haak – the Founding Director of Infinite Edge. To put it simply, Infinite Edge helps their clients elevate their cyber intelligence. Listen as Marty discusses how Allied Health business owners use technology and the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with it. He dives deep into the importance of knowing where your data is, why you need to implement proper training, the differences between IT and cybersecurity that every business owner should know, and how fast the cyber intelligence scene is moving.Topics covered on tackling cybersecurity, cyber intelligence, and using AI: Discover what is considered the weakest link in cybersecurity, the most common cyber scams to look out for, and why you need solid onboarding and offboarding processes. Knowing the risks of cyber intelligence, busting common cyber intelligence misconceptions, and the art of optimising and securing. The risks Marty sees in using AI in business, what you need to prepare for, and his top tips for navigating AI platforms like ChatGPT. Connect with Martin Visit Martin’s Website  Follow Martin on Instagram (@infiniteedgetechnology)  Connect with Martin on Facebook  Connect with Martin on LinkedIn    Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in as Cathy shares her personal experience at the James Clear LIVE event with Atomic Habits author, James Clear. You’ll hear as Cathy discusses her biggest learnings, including what she resonated most with during the event.These learnings are wonderfully insightful for everyone looking to improve many aspects of their life, but especially Allied Health Business Owners who want to understand the best ways to create and maintain habits.Here’s a glimpse into Cathy’s learnings from the event: How you should be rethinking your habits. The four stages of habits and the laws within them. The impact of the environment on your habits. Why you need to find your tribe. Curating your content diet. How to change your habits. The importance of habit tracking. Reclaiming momentum and recognising outcomes. Listen to the podcast for all of Cathy’s learnings on habits.Resources Mentioned  Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Jenyns is back in your ears in this latest episode! It was wonderful having David back, where once again he shares the shiniest golden nuggets about systems that every Allied Health business owner should know.You’ll hear David walk you through the seven steps of SYSTEMology, what makes it so unique, how to recruit in a systems culture, and his use of AI. One of the juiciest parts of the episode is when David debunks some of the most common myths about systems, helping every business owner shift their mindset and have a more positive outlook.David also gives you a sneak peek at his upcoming book – you don’t want to miss this one!Topics covered on busting myths about systems and why systems are worth your time and effort: Busting the myth that systems destroy creativity, busting the myth that people will never follow systems, and busting the myth that you need expensive and complicated software. Understanding that there’s no other way to scale a business and remove key person dependency without systems, why you should never stop making progress and building out your systems, and putting yourself in a great position by removing risks. Resources Mentioned  Book: SYSTEMology: Create time, Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systems Book: Authority Content: The Simple Systems for Building Your Brand, Sales & Credibility   Related Episodes  Episode 232: [The Value of Systems]  Connect with David   Visit David’s Websites (SystemHUB, SYSTEMology & Personal) Follow David on Instagram (@davidjenyns)  Connect with David on Facebook  Connect with David on LinkedIn  Follow David on Twitter/X (@davidjenyns) Check out David’s YouTube  Tune into David’s podcast, (Business Processes Simplified)    Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever come out of a therapy session or meeting, only to check your phone and be met with 20 new emails? It’s a stressful feeling, but the good news is that there’s a solution, and it’s admin support. Revisit all-things admin in this rerun episode with the Founding Director of Pro-Assist Virtual Administration, Karina Follent. For Karina, Pro-Assist isn’t just about the admin – it’s about fostering meaningful flexibility for business owners. From the start, she’s always had a passion for helping Allied Health business owners regain time, so that they can focus more on their loved ones.Topics covered in this rerun episode: The importance of spending precious time with family and friends. Considering what you could be handing off to the admin pros. Never being afraid to ask for help. Various admin tasks Karina does for busy Allied Health business owners. Benefits of practice management software. Why you should have your systems set up first before hiring staff. How to avoid burnout. Karina’s NDIS opinions. Why you should keep waitlists small and compact. Connect with Karina Follent Visit Karina’s Website  Connect with Karina on LinkedIn  Follow Karina on Twitter/X (@proassistau) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s rewind it back to another popular episode for this week’s Rerun – Shifting from Clinician to Business Owner: Recruitment, Core Values & More with Kelly Ketchell.In this episode, you’re reminded to sit back and think about what has made the biggest change in your journey as an Allied Health Business Owner. And for Kelly Ketchell, Business Owner at Active Life Therapies, it was when she started working ON the business rather than IN it.Topics covered on the “ON” “IN” concept, Kelly’s pearls of wisdom, and recruitment: Why working ON the business instead of IN it, is so important, what books she’s been reading to help with her journey, and why you need to know your numbers. Kelly’s NDIS predictions, the software development of her father, and insights into what makes her team so brilliant. Kelly’s commitment to recruiting based on her core values, and the importance of envisioning your future plans. Connect with Kelly Ketchell Visit Kelly’s Website  Follow Kelly on Instagram (@activelifetherapies_18)  Connect with Kelly on Facebook  Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noura Tashakor tunes in this week to share her incredible story on how she went from Pharmacist to Allied Health Business Owner. Noura is the Founding Director of Tashacare Australia.You’ll first hear Noura chat about her hands-on approach to being a leader, before sharing her journey towards finding herself and her sense of purpose. She also discusses the concept of modifying roles to meet constantly changing environments and needs, and where she sees Tashacare in the next couple of years.You’ll then hear about her take on perseverance and having objectives, the unique solution her team used to navigate the pandemic, and a fascinating piece on justice and why it’s such an integral value in her business.Topics covered on perseverance and objectives, being a successful director, and justice: Why you need to be humble and have values-based objectives in everything you do, and the importance of reflecting on your objectives in order to find your barriers and overcome them. Noura’s tips on how to be a successful director, being open to new things, how to lead the way, and having open communication.  Why justice is a value in her business, her personal experience with justice, and why you need to be aware of change and seek it. Connect with Noura Tashakor Visit Noura’s Website  Follow Noura on Instagram (@tashacareaustralia)  Connect with Noura on Facebook  Connect with Noura on LinkedIn (Personal & Tashacare) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marie Vakakis joins the Private Practice Made Perfect podcast to share her journey of developing and diversifying her businesses. Marie is a Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Relationship & Wellbeing Educator, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Listen as Marie and Cathy discuss the pandemic and its repercussions, how Marie finds motivation, and her future plans including where she sees her business ventures in the next five years. They then chat about podcasting and her insights about getting her own podcast up and running. You’ll also hear Marie discuss the importance of putting a personal touch on your business.Topics covered on motivation, podcasting, and Marie’s training business: How she finds motivation day-to-day, her experience working with a business coach, and overcoming burnout. Getting business smarts from working on her podcast, what she loves about podcasting, networking, and adapting the podcast to the general public. Demystifying mental health and breaking the stigma, building systems, and working with the seasons. Connect with Marie Vakakis Visit Marie’s Website (Personal & The Therapy Hub) Follow Marie on Instagram (@marievakakis & @thetherapyhubcounselling)  Connect with Marie on Facebook (Personal & The Therapy Hub) Connect with Marie on LinkedIn (Personal & The Therapy Hub) Tune into Marie’s Podcast (The Complex Life Podcast)  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the latest solo episode with Cathy Love as she shares some exciting news: you can join in on the latest program, the Clinical Leaders Collective!After doing a whole lot of data research and getting industry intel on the role of clinical and team leaders, Nacre Consulting is bringing you the Clinical Leaders Collective Program where Allied Health Business Owners can learn how to upskill and boost confidence in their leaders.Cathy discusses the difficulty of finding industry-specific training opportunities for Allied Health leaders, especially programs that don’t build on business mindset. That’s where this program comes in – it’s going to bring everyone together as a collective to accelerate skills and confidence with highly practical steps.Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll discover during the Clinical Leaders Collective 90-Day Program: Upskilling personal resilience  Understanding how leaders can manage self, lead their team, and drive the business. How to shift mindsets from overwhelmed to overjoyed. How to prevent burnout. Productive people Supporting leaders to bring the spirit of productivity through to their teams. How to manage different personalities  Understanding and demystifying group dynamics. Preventing procrastination over having difficult (necessary) conversations Learn an actionable framework to help leaders have these conversations. Sustainable results How to step up and understand business management 101. & MUCH MORE! Click here to find out all the details and sign up to secure your spot in the program.Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ChatGPT is taking over the world! Or is it…? What a pleasure it is to have Donna McGeorge – Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer and Productivity Coach – back on the podcast so soon. In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss her latest book, The ChatGPT Revolution: How to Simplify Your Work and Life Admin with AI. Donna shares her journey writing the book, which demystifies how to use ChatGPT for personal and professional parts of your life. You’ll hear Donna give you a peek between the pages, share her secrets to prompting, and she also discusses AI in education and what the future will look like.Topics covered on The ChatGPT Revolution: Delegating to ChatGPT and treating it like your assistant. Defining AI terms and demystifying how AI platforms work like ChatGPT. The history of ChatGPT and the pros and cons. Donna’s Three P’s to write effective prompts. How to create a financial plan with ChatGPT. Resources Mentioned  Buy the books: The 25 Minute Meeting The First 2 Hours The 1 Day Refund The ChatGPT Revolution  Sign up for ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ Connect with Donna McGeorge Visit Donna’s Website  Follow Donna on Instagram (@dmcgeorge)  Connect with Donna on Facebook  Follow Donna on Twitter (@DonnaMcGeorge) Connect with Donna on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group online community   More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a drink and get comfortable as you tune in to the latest solo episode with Cathy Love, where this time she shares an exciting new program called Thrive90: Business Growth Activator.This 90-day program is designed for new business owners and startups to give industry insights and build confidence at the beginning stages of their wonderful business journey.We’re bringing together a community of like-minded Allied Health business owners (which is when truly amazing things happen) to help you upskill yourself to a whole other level. Listen to the full episode for all the details on the program, and click here to find out more and to secure your spot.Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll discover during the Thrive90: Business Growth Activator Program: Focus on being a director, rather than a clinician to avoid things getting dusty and confusing.  Find those financial results to support your lifestyle and make loveable numbers. Move past word-of-mouth marketing through challenging and broadening your marketing opportunities. Navigate any feelings of overwhelm using practical skills and enhanced knowledge. Change your approach to recruitment and retention by understanding what you haven’t done yet. & MUCH MORE! Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unsure how to optimise your website? Or simply looking for some expert insights on the ins-and-outs of marketing your clinic online? This episode with Michael Colman has everything you need. Michael is the Founding Director of Local Health Marketing, which specialises in growing Allied Health practices using proven digital marketing strategies.You’ll hear Michael chat about what it’s like for Allied Health business owners to work with Local Health Marketing, including the starting point and the overall process that they can expect. Michael also shares his thoughts on what works and what doesn’t for Allied Health websites, including the importance of ease-of-use and how to build trust and credibility in just 30 seconds.Topics covered on attracting your target audience, consistency, and SEO: Being clear on your homepage, understanding your target audience and who they are, and putting yourself in their shoes. Hammering home your unique value proposition, considering how you want your business to represent you, and Michael’s tips on the best ways to approach blogs on your website. Michael demystifies SEO and boils it down to simple terms, understand the importance of conversion, and hear Michael’s top conversion tips. Resources Mentioned  Website Checklist – An SEO checklist to see if you have the fundamentals for your website. Connect with Michael Colman Visit Michael’s Website  Follow Michael on Instagram (@localhealthmktg)  Connect with Michael on Facebook  Connect with Michael on LinkedIn (Michael’s Personal & Local Health Marketing) Follow Michael on Twitter (@LocalHealthMktg) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, Dave Jereb, the Founding Director of MoveAbout, joins the conversation to share his journey and insights as an Allied Health business owner. You’ll hear Dave paint a picture of MoveAbout, including his shift to the Central Coast, and the importance of knowing what he wanted his legacy to be.Dave then discusses the idea of creating pathways to establish flexibility in the workplace, as well as a piece on intrapreneurship, being values-driven in your business and its advantages, and how new graduates can prevent early burnout. Dave also shares his thoughts on resilience and why he gives his team permission to fail.Topics covered on intrapreneurship, being values-driven, and preventing early-career burnout: What intrapreneurship means to him, the importance of taking risks, employees treating the business like their own, and having a profit-sharing framework and how it works. Being protective of the business, supporting the people who support the kids in Allied Health, and knowing that your vision and values lead to success. Realising you have the control, investing in yourself, knowing the differences between caseloads and KPIs, and understanding and overcoming compassion fatigue. Connect with Dave Jereb Visit Dave’s Website  Follow Dave on Instagram (@davejereb_ot and @moveabout.ot)  Connect with Dave on Facebook  Connect with Dave on LinkedIn (Dave’s Personal & MoveAbout) Follow Dave on Twitter (@davejereb) Check out Dave’s YouTube  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune into this rerun episode to hear Ben Turnbull discuss the secret resource that many Allied Health professionals don’t know about. Ben is the Founding CEO and Board Director of AHANA Ltd (Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd).The AHANA is a national network for Allied Health Assistants (AHAs). It’s designed to support them to improve the output, quality, and efficiency of Allied Health professionals, and services provided publicly and privately. If you are hesitant about AHA’s and their role, listen to the episode to hear Ben break down any common pain points. You also don’t want to miss his pro-tips on where to find AHA’s and recruit them. Check out what you’ll hear in this rerun episode on Better Understanding the Role of Allied Health Assistants: How the AHANA works. Learn how AHAs can work independently or with an Allied Health professional, who can then connect with the AHANA to understand how to better support AHAs in the workplace. Formal AHA training. Find out the latest-and-greatest in AHA formal training and whether it’s changing. Support worker vs. AHA. Understand the differences. AHA trends. Hear Ben share the trends he’s noticed about AHAs going off alone and setting up their own businesses. The future of AHAs and the AHANA. Find out Ben’s thoughts on where it’s going as a profession, changes he’s seen in the last five years, and his future visions for the AHANA. Connect with Ben Turnbull Visit AHANA’s Website  Connect with Ben on Facebook  Follow Ben on Twitter (@AHANA_Aus) Connect with Ben on LinkedIn (Ben’s Personal & AHANA) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your relationship with LinkedIn? How do you utilise the platform? This rerun episode is an exciting one as Cathy speaks with Adam Houlahan – LinkedIn Expert at Prominence Global and Author of three Amazon best-selling books on the subject.Prominence Global is one of the world’s leading LinkedIn personal branding agencies, supporting the world’s scaling entrepreneurs to become prominent and highly influential in their industry.  After hearing the conversation, you’ll probably wonder why you ever held back in the first place. If you never even attempted something because of fear or reservation, Adam has the perfect answer: “Done is better than perfect.” Check out what you’ll hear in this rerun episode on Understanding the Value of LinkedIn: How LinkedIn has changed how we use content. Learn about all the nuances of the platform, including how things have changed since the pandemic. Understanding content strategies. How they help your business and why they’re so important. Misconceptions. Being aware of misconceptions about LinkedIn and mistakes made, as well as how to avoid them. Recruiting. Learn just how valuable LinkedIn is to the recruitment process for your business. Branding. Did you know just how much it matters how you’re branding yourself on LinkedIn? Find out how to amplify your business authority and brand. Connect with Adam Houlahan Visit Adam’s Websites (Adam’s Personal & Prominence Global) Follow Adam on Instagram (@adamhoulahan)  Connect with Adam on Facebook (Adam’s Personal & Prominence Global) Follow Adam on Twitter (@AdamHoulahan) Connect with Adam on LinkedIn  Check out Adam’s YouTube  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you looked over the website you use for your business? Perhaps it’s time for a refresh? Your website is like your shopfront, and if it’s looking a little shabby, then people aren’t going to want to stop and look any further.In this rerun episode, Cathy chats about the importance of having an up-to-date website for your business and its many benefits. A fresh-looking website is what’s going to make you stand out from your competition, and it’s also a reflection of your brand. This is a great refresher if you’ve neglected your website for a while, giving you plenty of tips to help you revamp your site’s appearance and content.  Check out what you’ll hear in this rerun episode on New Website Business Benefits: Think of your website like a garden. Learn the importance of maintaining your site to keep it looking fresh – it’s in need of just as much care as your brick-and-mortar clinic! My experience with Webbies. Don’t be afraid to ask others for help to get your site looking tip-top! The importance of headshots. Find out why you shouldn’t compromise on those photos! They will show your customers that you care about your image and how you’re presenting yourself to them. The draft phase is key. Discover why the draft phase (or in other words, the “change-your-mind phase”) is essential for building a cohesive site. Branding, branding, branding. Find out how a website effects your brand. Connect with Cathy Love Visit Cathy’s Website  Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting)  Connect with Cathy on Facebook  Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of leaving a legacy, why don’t you think about living a legacy every day? To inspire everyone who lays their ears on this episode, Paul Dunn tunes into the PPMP Podcast. It’s difficult to sum up Paul’s achievements in just one sentence, but he is the Co-Founder of B1G1, an organisation that channels effort to giving back to the community through businesses. Paul starts off by sharing the origin story of B1G1, which is an initiative with a mission to “create a world that’s full of giving”. It’s a model designed for small businesses around the globe, where they can donate money to associated charities when someone buys a product. You’ll also hear Paul discuss the Allied Health industry, making a difference in people’s lives, and shifting the spirit of your business and the parallels in life.Topics covered on B1G1, Allied Health, and being a business for good: Making a difference, and the inspiring origin story of B1G1. Being purposeful and having a purpose, helping people change their story, and the importance of looking outside rather than inside yourself. Why businesses need to be creating meaning, tiny things making a big difference, and thinking about the impact you make and being ready to make an impact. Connect with Paul Dunn Visit Paul’s Websites (B1G1 & pauldunn.global)  Follow Paul on Twitter (@pauldunn & @B1G1) Connect with Paul on Facebook  Connect with Paul on LinkedIn (Paul Dunn & B1G1) Check out Paul’s YouTube Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fearful of recruitment? Unsure how to approach it in your business? Danielle Weedon and Clare Jones are here to help! Directors of MediRecruit, Danielle and Clare have been working in recruitment since 2001, and have never seen a tougher time than what they’re seeing now.In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss everything from flexible workplace tricks and tips, the introduction of the NDIS and its subsequent opportunities, what’s happening with the 2023 graduate cohort, what the recruitment market will look like in the future, and much more.These lovely ladies also have a podcast of their own, Allied Health Podcast, which explores the Allied Health industry including clinical trends, assistive technology, career pathways, recruitment, and more. Give it a listen for even more golden nuggets!Topics covered on flexible workplace insights, the 2023 graduate cohort, and overcoming the fear of hiring recruitment agencies: What Allied Health business owners need to be thinking about to attract the right people, and how to make your practice stand out amongst competitors.  Thinking more about career pathways, mastering cover letters and resumes, struggling with the end stage of the recruitment process, and the experience of moving to the UK for graduates.  Understanding how much you’ll learn as a business owner when working with an agency, and learning the key things to ask when recruiting.  Connect with Danielle Weedon & Clare Jones Visit MediRecruit’s Website  Follow MediRecruit on Instagram (@medirecruit)  Connect with MediRecruit on Facebook Follow MediRecruit on Twitter (@MediRecruit) Connect with Danielle and Clare on LinkedIn (Danielle, Clare, MediRecruit) Tune into Danielle and Clare’s Podcast (Allied Health Podcast) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you reviewed your business values? Do they truly align with what you want to represent? Here to help you understand how to navigate your values is Laura Jean – Facilitator at Dietician Values. Laura bridges the gap for health professionals between bringing the values they practice as a clinician into how they do business.After sharing her experience as a clinician and now business owner, Laura then discusses values and how businesses can (and should) be doing things differently. She chats about having aspirational values, why there is no end goal, how “wrong” values can lead to burnout, and why it’s important to have values-based action statements to define your values.Laura also discusses the sustainability of humans, curiosity, and the significance of taking the opportunity to make different choices in your career.Topics covered on values, sustainable humans working in business, and curiosity: Redefining the term “values”, going beyond the stereotypical values many organisations use that create a disconnect, using values as a business tool, and how often you should be revisiting your values. Knowing humans are universal, working through burnout and fatigue, and taking time to reconsider and slow down. Thinking about the possibilities, not being afraid to take the leap and do things differently, and taking the opportunity to make different choices. Connect with Laura Visit Laura’s Website  Follow Laura on Instagram (@dieticianvalues)  Connect with Karl on Facebook Connect with Laura on LinkedIn  Tune into Laura’s Podcast (Dietician Values) Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever think about how reviews are such a high-value marketing tool for your business? Maybe you feel awkward about asking for reviews from your clients? To help many of you move away from your fears of reviews is Karl Schwantes, who joins PPMP Podcast to reveal so many gold nuggets about client reviews, you’ll be sitting on a goldmine by the end of the episode.Karl is a Customer Service Expert, international award-winning author, a Telstra business award finalist, and the winner of the My Business Awards 2020 for the Best Customer Experience. He’s also the owner of Xennox Diamonds, a 47-year-old second-generation family business that has generated over 1,000 5-star reviews.In this episode, you’ll hear Karl discuss Allied Health business owners and their relationship with reviews. He chats about why those in the Allied Health industry are often reluctant to ask for reviews, how to have the right perspective with reviews, and how to make the system around reviews a habit for clients and the team.Topics covered on how to get 5-star reviews, the importance of reviews, and how to get started with using Google reviews: Putting yourself in your client’s shoes, why you shouldn’t be asking for a clinical outcome testimonial and what to ask for instead, and how to properly respond to reviews (including negative ones). The importance of showcasing what you do on the internet, not having the mindset of being “the best kept secret”, and reputation marketing – how to leverage your brand reputation on Google. Optimising your Google Business profile, focusing on the patient experience, and the “Happiness Window” – Karl reveals the perfect time to ask people to leave a review. Connect with Karl Visit Karl’s Website  Follow Karl on Instagram (@5.starreviews)  Connect with Karl on Facebook  Follow Karl on Twitter Connect with Karl on LinkedIn  Check out Karl’s YouTube  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding all aspects of your finances is key to the successful running of any business, but it can be a major downfall for some. This and more is covered in my interview with Chris Stenhouse, Business Manager at Professional Booking Services (PBS) back in Episode 55. That’s right – it’s rerun time!The Melbourne-based family business provides full financial and administrative solutions to businesses throughout Australia and overseas. Working across all industries, PBS bookkeepers support businesses with turnovers ranging from $50,000 to $12million.In this episode, Chris covers all-things bookkeeping. He discusses the difference between a bookkeeper and accountant, what makes a good bookkeeper, and the importance of having a good rapport with your bookkeeper. You’ll also hear his tips on staying on top of your payable reports.Topics covered on budgeting, financials and general finance insights: How bookkeepers can set up a budget for you, understanding your earning potential through budgets and billable days, and building your budget from nothing. Common financial habits of Allied Health business owners, Chris’ advice on how often you should be checking your financials, and the importance of monthly financial reviews. Making bookkeeping love happen, better understand your cost of sales, setting KPIs with your bookkeeper, explaining profit losses and balance sheets, and how to account for unusual expenses correctly. Related Episodes  Episode 55: [Learning From Your Bookkeeper]  Connect with Chris Visit Chris’ Website  Follow Chris on Instagram (@pbs_bookkeeping)  Connect with Chris on Facebook  Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever felt like your productivity levels are low, this episode is going to be a game-changer. Donna McGeorge – Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer and Productivity Coach – tunes in to share a plethora of tips and tactics to help you tackle productivity. Donna also happens to be the best-selling author of three of my favourite books about productivity and regaining time, which you’ll find linked below.In this episode, Donna discusses her commitment to being a Productivity Coach, where she delves into the importance of being aware of how you feel at the end of the day, rather than at the beginning. She then chats about her controversial take on the term “busy” as being the new lazy, and follows up with a look at the anti-work movement, the power of daydreaming, and how you can be more intentional about how you spend your time.Topics covered on time vs. energy management and the Space Framework: Adaptive capacity, difference between being reactive and responsive, building a buffer, and the 85% capacity concept. Prioritising “thinking space”, a look into the four spaces, how Donna does her thinking time, and planning for the future. Resources Mentioned  The 1-Day Refund Book by Donna McGeorge – Take back time and spend it wisely. The First 2 Hours Book by Donna McGeorge – Get more done with your day. The 25 Minute Meeting Book by Donna McGeorge – Sharpen your docs and tighten your time frames to get more done in less time. Capacity Quiz Registration  Connect with Donna Visit Donna’s Website  Follow Donna on Instagram (@dmcgeorge)  Connect with Donna on Facebook  Follow Donna on Twitter (@DonnaMcGeorge) Connect with Donna on LinkedIn  Connect with Nacre Consulting:  Join the Accelerator Mastermind  Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  Let’s connect on Instagram  Follow us on Facebook  Let’s connect on LinkedIn  Join our Facebook Group online community  More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.