Private Practice Success Stories

Are you ready to be a part of the Great Resignation? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Rachel Mangan, a Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about how she took the leap during the Great Resignation. After her son’s cancer diagnosis, she realized that life is precious, and that if you have a dream, you should go for it. In this episode, she shares how she transitioned from employee to private practice owner, her tips for marketing and systems, overcoming imposter syndrome, and so much more. Rachel Mangan is the co-owner and CEO of Gabriel Therapy Group. An alumnus of the University of Central Florida, Rachel is nationally certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a Speech Language Pathologist and is licensed in the state of Florida. She also holds her certification through the AG Bell Association for Listening and Spoken Language in Auditory Verbal Therapy. Rachel loves partnering with families, whose children are Deaf or hard of hearing, to maximize the use of hearing technology for listening and speaking. Rachel’s passion for personal and professional growth encourages others to work hard and succeed. Her experience in executive leadership, grant writing and fundraising for non-profit organizations, and the use of coaching strategies help Rachel support the growth of her clients, families, staff, and business. She enjoys speaking and providing educational in-services to professionals, pediatricians and schools to raise awareness and spread knowledge about hearing loss and language disorders in pediatric populations. Rachel is inspired daily by her supportive husband, Nick Mangan, children, Lantz (12) , Maddy (8), and Zoey (8).In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How she got started with her private practiceWhy parent coaching is a big part of her practiceThe transition from employee to private practice ownerHow she markets her practiceImposter syndrome and the upper limit problemThe importance of systemsHer plans for her private practice going forwardHaving a value-based businessI love how Rachel turned a very stressful situation into a new dream for herself, her family, and the clients that she’s serving. She stands strong in her values with her business and she is thriving because of it. Rachel was part of our two programs. She started in the Start Your Private Practice Program and then transitioned into the Grow Your Private Practice Program. If you would like to know more about these programs and how we can support you on your private practice journey—just like we’ve supported Rachel and most of the people you’ve hard on the podcast—please visit www.IndependentClinician.comResources Mentioned: Visit Rachel’s website: https://www.gabrieltherapygroup.com/Check out our programs: https://www.independentclinician.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Have you ever fantasized about living internationally and seeing telepractice clients in the U.S.? It’s totally possible! With teletherapy growing in popularity, you could easily see your clients online while living anywhere in the world and working on a schedule that works for you. When you have your own private practice, you have the freedom and flexibility to make those types of decisions. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Megan Ramirez, a student from my Grow Your Private Practice program, to talk about how she started off working at a telepractice company but ended up deciding to start her own teletherapy practice while living in Argentina. She shares marketing strategies, payer sources, the services she offers, and whether or not she’s a specialist or a generalist. Megan is a bilingual (English-Spanish) speech therapist and works with children who are primarily between the ages of 2 and 10. Her private practice provides teletherapy services in NJ and NC. She is also licensed in WA and CA. She created her private practice as she currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and wanted more flexibility and a better work-life balance. She also loves being her own boss!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Megan ended up in ArgentinaWhy she decided to start her own private practiceHow she finds her clientsThe payer sources she usesThe types of clients she seesWhere she’s licensedThe flexibility her private practice gave herThe benefits of growing slowlyIf you can’t find a job that you want, create one that you love. Megan is the perfect example of someone who created a private practice based on her needs and now she gets to live wherever she wants while running a successful private practice. Don't work for a telepractice agency! Cut out the MiddleMan and see telepractice clients through YOUR private practice. This is exactly what Megan shared that she's doing and it's something that you can do too.To learn about how we can help you start or grow a telepractice-focused private practice, please visit: www.IndependentClinician.comResources Mentioned: Check out Megan’s website: https://www.littlefishspeechtherapy.com/Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlefish_speechtherapy/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you looking for some inspiration from someone who has started and grown a wildly successful private practice? You’re in the right place. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am joined again by Ebone Williams (a returning guest from one of my most popular episodes of all time!). In that episode, she talked about how she grew her private practice using daycare screenings. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, Ebone is talking about getting started on a shoestring budget, investing in her business, how offering daycare screenings has been a big contributor to her growth, her thoughts and suggestions on hiring and retaining staff, and her recent 40 Under 40 Award.Ebone is a speech-language pathologist in private practice based in North Carolina. She started her private practice with one client, as we all do, but now has grown her practice to serve 460 clients in just a few years.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How teletherapy helped Ebone’s business growWhy now is a great time to be in private practiceEbone’s high retention rate among employeesTips for becoming an insurance providerHow Ebone avoids burnoutTips for overcoming imposter syndromeGetting started on a shoestring budgetTips for doing daycare screeningsThere is no denying that Ebone’s story is incredibly inspiring. She is a savvy businesswoman whose private practice is thriving. She’s helping her clients, their families, and her staff thrive too. If you want to grow a large private practice like Ebone’s or a small one, we can help you. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Ebone’s website: https://www.sapedstherapy.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

It’s always a great idea to start your private practice while still working your regular job so that you have time to get things going before you jump all in.In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Erin Zink to talk about how she is growing her OT private practice on the side of her full-time job in the schools. Erin Zink is an occupational therapist and parent coach with a mission to support children and their families in their home environment through the use of play, sensory processing activities, co-regulation to self-regulation, developmental skills, and all things OT and FUN! As a pediatric therapist for 30 years now across many settings (hospitals, early intervention, school, and home) it is through HOPE that she wants to help children and families flourish and grow in connection, success, and independence. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a BS in Allied Health and Sciences (Occupational Therapy). In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Erin got started with her private practiceWhy the home environment is a great place for therapyHow Erin got her first clientsNetworking tipsWhy she grew her private practice on the side Why she doesn’t want to leave the school yetThe flexibility she gained with her private practiceI hope you found this episode inspirational. Erin is so thoughtful about how her private practice fits into her life and why she chooses to stay in schools while she grows her private practice. We have enjoyed supporting Erin through her journey and we would love to support you too! To learn more about the Programs we offer to help folks like Erin build successful private practices full-time or "on the side" please visit www.IndependentClinician.com.Resources Mentioned: Visit Erin's website: https://www.ot4hope.com/Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot4hope/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you wondering what can happen in just a year in your private practice? Many SLPs and OTs that start private practices find that it grows a lot faster than they expected because the need for services is so high. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Dr. Givona Sandiford who I got to meet in the Start Your Private Practice Program, and she shares how she took the leap to start her private practice and grew it faster than she could have ever imagined. Dr. Givona Sandiford is a licensed/nationally certified speech-language pathologist, Certified Autism Specialist, Board Certified Telepractice Specialist, and SHRM Certified Professional with nearly two decades of experience successfully treating the pediatric and adult population with autism and other speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing, and feeding disorders in multiple settings including private practice, schools, hospitals, telepractice, outpatient clinics, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. She has also served as adjunct faculty for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Dr. Sandiford holds an advanced certificate in Assistive Technology and is widely known for her award-winning research on Melodic Based Communication Therapy (M.B.C.T.) for nonverbal autism and her educational apps to assist the nonverbal population with autism. Dr. Sandiford started Melospeech, Inc. during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to provide consumers with effective options for specialized online or in-person speech therapy. She is a member of ASHA SIG 18, TelepracticeIn Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Dr. Sandiford started her private practiceHow she got her first clientsHer experience being contracted with the stateWhat payment sources she accepts and whyThe services she offers in her practiceWhy Dr. Sandiford decided to hire more helpLearning from mistakesDr. Sandiford has such incredible drive. She was able to build her successful private practice in a short period of time because she wasn’t afraid to do the work. Now, her business is thriving. For her, it all started in the Start Your Private Practice Program. To learn more about how we support SLPs and OTs across the private practice journey, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Dr. Sandiford's website: https://melospeech.com/Connect with Dr. Sandiford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsandiford/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Many SLPs and OTs dream of having the freedom to work with their ideal clients AND have plenty of time for family and self-care. I’m here to tell you that both are possible! And starting or growing a private practice is the perfect way to do it. Why? You get to call all of the shots and create a practice that works for your life with the clients that you want to treat!In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, Marcia Church, to talk about her story and how she grew her private practice so that she could work with her ideal clients, earn the income she desires, AND have a schedule that works for her family. Marcia Church, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Texas Licensed, ASHA certified Speech Pathologist of over 14 years and the owner of Pediatric Speech Stars, a boutique private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She specializes in the birth-5 population both virtually and in-home. In addition, Marcia also offers flexible 1:1 parent and SLP virtual coaching options. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why Marica decided to start her private practiceHow Marcia got her first clientsParent coaching servicesBecoming an insurance providerMaking your first hireSetting boundaries and saying noFinding your ideal clientsInvesting in your businessI love how passionate Marcia is about building a private practice that allows her to serve others while serving her family too. She’s the perfect example of someone who built their private practice with boundaries in mind. She believes in balance over burnout and she has mechanisms in place to protect herself as her practice grows. Want help to grow your private practice just like we helped Marcia? We would love to help you grow your client base, increase your revenue, set up systems, and hire a team inside of the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Marcia’s website: https://www.pediatricspeechstars.com/Follow Marcia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pediatricspeechstars/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Do you feel trapped working at your current employer? You’re not alone. Many SLPs and OTs feel this way. In this episode of Private Practice Success stories, I sat down with Sarah Sweeney, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she felt trapped as well, which led her to start her own speech therapy private practice and turn her life around. Sarah Sweeney is a board-licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a special interest in orofacial myofunctional disorders and pediatric feeding. She graduated with a Master’s in Communication Disorders in 2017 from the University of Virginia. Sarah’s special trainings and methods include International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)™, PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), The D’Onofrio Institute Diagnosing and Treating OMDs, DIRFloortime, and Feed the Peds.During her spare time, she enjoys running, making music, researching, and spending time with her husband Luke, their son Finn, and her big mutt named Beau.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why Sarah decided to start her private practiceSurrounding yourself with people who believe in youThe importance of exploring your relationship with moneyBeing transparent with your private practiceSetting boundariesHow Sarah transitioned to having an office spaceStaying in your zone of genius and hiringThe balance you can get with a private practiceUsing your creativity in your private practiceI love Sarah’s energy, how direct she is, and how she is creating a career and life that she loves. She saw a gap in her community and decided to fill it which gave her so much career satisfaction, freedom, and balance. To learn more about how we help folks like Sarah inside of the Grow Your Private Practice Program, visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Sarah’s website: https://www.mysunshinespeech.com/Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinespeechandmyo/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you planning to leave your job in the next few months and shift into your own private practice full-time? Starting your private practice part-time is the best way to start but it’s not the best way to grow. Most folks can handle seeing a handful of private clients after work and on the weekends, but if the word is out about your practice and your caseload is full, it’s time to start thinking about the steps that you need to take to safely leave your job and shift into full-time private practice.In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing the 3 steps you need to take to successfully shift into full-time private practice. You’ll learn how to make sure that you’re ready to make the transition and the things you need to have in place so that you can hit the ground running. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: The impact of the pandemic on private practicesWhy you have the capability to run a thriving businessDoing the math before leaving your jobPicking a date to leave your jobTips for using caseload fillersQuestions to ask yourself before you leaveWhat’s included in the Grow Your Private Practice programI hope this episode is helpful, especially if you’re thinking about leaving your job soon to pursue your private practice full-time. Going all in on your private practice is a big deal and I want to make sure you’re ready for it. If you want help to shift into private practice full-time and make sure you hit the ground running when you leave your job, we would love to help you. Please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/fulltime to learn more!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Learn more about the Grow Your Private Practice program: www.growyourprivatepractice.com/fulltimeWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you looking to start a private practice on the side and transition to full-time private practice pretty quickly? It’s amazing how fast you can grow when you get your private practice started. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Lisa Geary, to talk about how she started and grew her private practice significantly in just one year. Lisa is a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in a variety of settings including skilled nursing, outpatient rehab, public schools, and higher education. She served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at a university in Maryland, and she also worked as Learning Consultant for an AAC vendor company. Following her relocation to Virginia, Lisa decided to follow her big dream and open her own speech-language therapy practice. Lisa uses space in her husband's dental office, and she has enjoyed converting former dental operatories into children's therapy rooms. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Lisa got started with her private practice How Lisa got her first clientsTips for working with insuranceStanding out in your nicheWhat Lisa was able to accomplish in a yearWhy businesses need systems to scaleLisa’s plans for hiring and growing her business furtherBeing proactive about your financesI love how Lisa knew that she wanted to have a private practice and just went for it. Now she is expanding beyond her wildest dreams, and I am so excited for her, her clients, and her community. She is a perfect example of what is truly possible for you when you take the plunge and start your own practice. Fall Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is open through Friday! If you want help to start your private practice step-by-step and go through the exact same program Lisa did to get her ducks in a row and start seeing clients, come join us!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Lisa’s website: https://www.yorktowntherapy.com/Follow Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yorktowntherapyEnroll for Start Your Private Practice: PrivatePracticeCourse.comWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Kristin Kudarauskas, a Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about how she started a private practice that serves her community.Kristin shares her journey of starting her private practice, how her faith supported her through the entire process, and how she uses one of our Casefiller Strategies that we teach in the Grow Your Private Practice program. Kristin received her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in 2005. Considered a “Jackie of all trades,” she has served families and their loved ones from age 4 to 104 for over 17 years. Early on, she had the honor to work with students in various public and private school systems, with a specific focus on enhancing communication for students on the Autism Spectrum and with moderate to severe physical disabilities. Kristin transitioned to serving adults with both developmental and acquired speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallow deficits. It has been her dream to open and thrive in her own private practice to serve the greater community in which she lives. She resides in Fredericksburg, VA with her husband, three children, and two dogs.Kristin holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as her Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of Virginia. A lifelong learner, Kristin enjoys engaging in a variety of continuing education courses to ensure her treatment protocols are effective and timely, providing top-of-the-line evidence-based approaches.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Kristin knew it was time to start her private practiceWhen she decided to go all-in on her private practiceHow Kristin’s faith has carried her through her private practice journeyThe values that Kristin operates her business aroundThe importance of building trust within your communityCreating a practice that serves youI have known Kristin for almost 20 years, so I may be a bit biased, but her dedication to her community and her values are truly inspiring. She is the perfect example of someone who had a great career as an SLP and worked in a variety of settings and then finally decided that she was ready to take full control over her professional, personal and financial life. If you want to know more about our programs and see how we supported Kristin and how we can help you too, make sure to visit www.independentclinician.com. Also, Private Practice Bootcamp starts TODAY! If you want help to plan a private practice that's perfect for you, come join us! This is our last big, free event of the year, so don't miss it.Resources Mentioned: Join the Private Practice Bootcamp: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/sept2022-bootcamp-oCheck out Kristin’s website: https://www.chancellortherapysolutions.com/Follow Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chancellortherapy/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you holding back from starting your private practice because you’re worried that you don’t have enough money saved up? This is what I hear from many SLPs and OTs, but you don’t actually have to have a bunch of money saved up! You can keep your costs very low at the start and grow as your practice grows. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success stories, I sat down with Michelle Eliason who didn’t let the investment scare her. She started her private practice debt-free from her kitchen table and now she has grown it to two different locations!Michelle Eliason is an Occupational Therapist and private practice owner. She began a consulting company in 2016 and now owns two neurological and physical restorative outpatient practices in New York as well as an online mentorship and resource site for occupational therapy students and practitioners seeking to utilize their full scope in clinical practice. Michelle is now an OT mentor for our Start Your Private Practice students where she teaches them how to market their services on a shoestring budget, and her trainings have been an invaluable resource. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why Michelle started her own private practiceThe importance of setting goalsHow Michelle started her business on a small budgetLearning to think like a business ownerHow Michelle started multiple locationsWhy quality service over quantity is importantTips for growing your teamI love how Michelle saw a need in her area and decided to fill it. She had a simple beginning and is now experiencing so much success. And guess what? You can do the same! If you have something to bring to the table, you can start from your kitchen table, just like Michelle did. Let us help you get there! If you want us to help you start or grow your SLP or OT private practice, please visit www.IndepenendentClinician.com to learn more about our free and paid programs!Resources Mentioned: Check out Michelle’s website: https://www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot_outpatient/?hl=enCheck out the BOT program: https://www.buffalooccupationaltherapy.com/bot-portal-experience/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Referrals can be a powerful tool to utilize in your business. By serving your clients well and forming good relationships with others in related fields, you can change the trajectory of your private practice by receiving referrals. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Yasmin Rios-Schultz, a Start Your Private Practice student who grew her private practice to full-time and now gets a large number of referrals from doctors. Yasmin Rios-Schultz lives in Austin, TX with her husband, son, and dog. She has been an SLP for 13 years and has owned her adult-focused private practice, Lake Austin Speech Therapy, for 2 years. She is a mobile therapist and also provides telehealth for those who are outside of her driving range. She is a 6-time marathoner, and a lover of the outdoors, camping, road trips, and travel. She formed her private practice to be independent and in charge of the decision-making for her therapy services. She wanted to decide her own work hours and gain the flexibility for herself and her family that she didn’t previously have when working for another company. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Getting clients through MedicareTips for connecting with doctors to get referralsWhat Yasmin’s private practice looks like How private practices take time to buildHow her private practice helped Yasmin get Lasik surgeryYasmin’s plans for hiring help so that she can expand her practiceThe benefits of telehealthYasmin is a perfect example of someone who has a lot to offer and physicians in her area are taking note and referring to her. She's working with her ideal client population on her own terms and filling a need in her community. And guess what? You can do that, too! Just like I helped Yasmin get started, I would love to help you get started too. It's almost Private Practice Bootcamp time! Our big FREE Private Practice Bootcamp event kicks off on September 26th. It's a 3-day event to help you plan a private practice that's perfect for you. It includes lots of participation prizes and giveaways!To register, please visit www.planyourprivatepractice.com.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Yasmin’s website: https://www.lakeaustinspeechtherapy.com/Connect with Yasmin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeaustinspeechtherapyWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

As SLPs, a lot of us get into this profession because we just want to help people. Helping people is just what we do. And when we aren’t able to do that, it takes a serious toll on us emotionally. This quickly leads to burnout which can leave you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. But you don’t have to stay that way. You can find more fulfillment by starting your own private practice where you get to build the life you want on your own terms. In this week’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lydia Lacy, who was feeling stuck and unfulfilled in her job. This led her to start her own private practice which has given her so much more happiness and fulfillment. Lydia started working for Detroit Public Schools right after graduating in May of 1999. She was placed in a Title 1 elementary school in the heart of the city and then moved around to other settings throughout the district. Lydia and her family moved to Georgia in 2011 where she continued to work in education. She has over 20 years of experience working in the school setting serving students from preschool to high school. When it was time for a change of pace, she switched over to working for a private practice in 2018 but then moved back to the school setting as a contractor. That’s when she decided that maybe it was time for her to start her own private practice. While researching, she came across Jena’s website and joined her Facebook group then reached out to some local therapists to ask more questions! As a married mother with four children, Lydia is very busy working her full-time position in the schools while growing her part-time business, Katalyst Speech Therapy. It can be stressful at times trying to navigate each role, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, spending time with her kids, and dating her handsome husband.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Lydia’s journey to starting her own private practiceThe power of connecting with other people in the professionHow Lydia finds clientsThe benefits of being an insurance providerLydia’s experience with accepting MedicaidThe importance of having a mentor when starting a private practiceI hope you found this episode inspirational. I love Lydia’s persistence and how she finally took the steps and started her private practice. She is the perfect example of someone who wanted to do it, did it, and is now encouraging others to go for it too. If you would like to learn more about our programs and how we support SLPs and OTS who want our help to start and grow their private practices, please visit www.independentclinician.com. Resources Mentioned: Visit Lydia’s website: https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you dreaming of more flexibility so that you have time for the things that you love? Starting a private practice is the perfect way to live life on your own terms. You set your hours and you decide what’s important to you. Since it’s your private practice, you get to run it how you see fit. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Tracy Droege to talk about how she grew her private practice with flexibility in mind so that she could still make time for her other passion- tennis. Tracy shares her goals for hiring, marketing tips, and how she plans to integrate systems as she grows. Tracy Droge is an occupational therapist and certified ADHD provider in Temple, Texas. She started her OT private practice, The Rise Center, in order to have more flexibility as she cared for a sick family member. Although it was born out of a sad situation, she has been able to turn it into a happy one by caring for children and families who benefit from her services.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Tracy has created her practice around her lifeTips for prioritizing things that are importantWhen Tracy decided to start growing her private practiceThe hiring processThe systems that have helped Tracy grow her businessHow Tracy stepped into the CEO roleTime management tips for private practice ownersI hope you found this episode inspiring. I love how Tracy created a private practice with flexibility in mind. Between caring for family members and her tennis career, having flexible hours has allowed her to have significantly more control over her time than she would if she was working in a regular setting. Want help to grow your private practice and get some help with hiring? Visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more about how we can help!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Tracy’s website: https://risecentertx.com/occupational-therapyFollow The Rise Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecentertx/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of starting a private practice? Many SLPs and OTs feel that way and it’s totally understandable. Starting a whole business can seem like an impossible task when you are already dealing with overflowing caseloads. Rest assured, it can still be done! By taking little steps every day, you will be ready to take on your first private practice clients in no time. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Liz Seagrave Tantareanu to talk about how she did it little by little and now has a successful practice. You’ll also learn how she became a Medicare provider and how she deals with things like people pleasing and perfectionism. Liz is the founder of Golden Coast Speech Therapy Services in San Rafael, California, and has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for over 10 years. Liz's clinical interests include neurogenic voice disorders and Parkinson’s Disease, care of the professional voice, gender-affirming voice therapy, early intervention for language delays and speech sound disorders, and literacy development. She is trained in LSVT LOUD®, SPEAK OUT!®, PhoRTE voice therapy, and Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk®. Liz received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. Her graduate work included research in the Vocal Function Lab at UW, investigating the construct of listener effort and speech intelligibility in individuals following total laryngectomy. She completed a graduate internship at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford and a Clinical Fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in West Los Angeles. She has worked across a range of settings and patient populations, including an interdisciplinary pediatric clinic, preschool early intervention classrooms, and acute and outpatient care, before founding Golden Coast Speech Therapy Services in 2020. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Liz got started in the profession and decided to start a private practiceWhen Liz decided to make her first hireHow becoming a Medicare provider grew her businessWhy confidence comes from taking actionThe importance of doing it scaredHow private practice allows Liz full control of her professional and personal lifeThe benefits of taking small steps to start your own practiceIt’s totally possible to jump into your private practice if that’s what you want. Just remember that it’s also okay if you just want to dabble and take it slow. As long as you do something to move the needle forward, even if it’s just writing what you want down on paper, you’re one step closer to making it happen. Liz is the perfect example of taking small steps to help you build big dreams. If you want to learn how we help SLPs and OTs start, grow and scale private practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com. Resources Mentioned: Check out Liz’s website: https://www.goldencoastspeech.com/Follow Liz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldencoastspeechPodcast episode with Rene Robles and Christina Ramos: https://independentclinician.com/where-are-they-now-did-they-open-five-clinics-in-five-years-with-rene-robles-and-cristina-ramos-ccc-slp/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you a military SLP or OT? It used to be pretty complicated to start your own private practice as a member of the military since you had to relocate more often; however, that’s not really the case now. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Rachael Harrelson, a decorated Navy veteran to talk about how she started a successful private practice on the side of her full-time job. Even if you aren’t in the military, you’ll love this episode because Rachael shares some amazing tips for starting your practice on the side, the importance of Google reviews, and becoming a health insurance provider. Rachael Harrelson, M.S. CCC-SLP is the owner of Southern Star Speech and Language Therapy in Burleson, TX. She is a Texas State licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Prior to starting her practice, Rachael worked in various settings including in-patient rehabilitation, home health, and public schools.Rachael received a Bachelor’s and Master's Degrees at Baylor University and is a veteran of the United States Navy, where she served 8 years as a Hospital Corpsman in the medical field. Rachael has had extensive experience assessing and treating clients with autism, articulation, apraxia of speech, phonological and fluency disorders as well as pragmatic and receptive/expressive language impairments. ​Rachael believes in a team approach to therapy and therefore encourages collaboration with parents, teachers, and other therapists to provide the most encouraging and successful environment for her clients. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The route Rachael took to start taking insuranceHow Rachael utilized Facebook groups to grow her practiceHow military families can still start a private practiceWhat to do if you want to move after starting your private practiceHow Rachael finds inspiration for her private practiceHow Google reviews can grow your businessThe importance of putting yourself out thereI love seeing the ways that students in my program are making their private practice work for them. Rachael wanted to take the summer to be more present for her kids, so she did! She adjusted her schedule to include summer hours where she took 4-day weekends. It’s her private practice, and she calls the shots. Everything that worked for Rachael can totally work for you too. To learn more about how we help SLPs and OTs start, grow, and scale private practices (and how we can help you too!), visit IndependentClinician.com. Resources Mentioned: Check out Rachael’s website: https://www.southernstarspeech.com/Check out Southern Star Speech on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Southern-Star-SpeechConnect with Southern Star Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernstarspeechVisit my website to learn about our programs: https://independentclinician.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you at maximum capacity with your clients that you see on the side and considering making the leap to full-time private practice? I always recommend starting your private practice on the side, but there comes a time when you grow so much that you have to choose if you want to stay small or go all in. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ali Moulton, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she started and grew her private practice. Ali is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She received her graduate degrees in Speech and Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University.Ali enjoys working with children of all ages and prides herself on having a child-centered approach to evaluations and treatment programs. She has experience working in the medical, clinical, and public school settings and has extensive training in interdisciplinary models of assessment and treatment to optimize outcomes.Ali began her career at Kennedy Krieger Institute and participated in the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) program. She has assessed and provided treatment for children with a variety of communication disorders, including speech sound production disorders [articulation disorder, phonological delay or disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Dysarthria], orofacial myofunctional disorders, cognitive communication disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, and language-based learning disabilities.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Ali got started with her private practiceHow she knew it was time to go full-time Setting boundaries as you growHow Ali finds her clientsMarketing tipsThe benefits of having a mobile practiceThe systems that Ali uses to run her private practiceStraddling two worlds is hard. There comes a time when you have to make the leap from part-time private practice owner to full-time. With the Grow Your Private Practice program, Ali was able to make the transition without any stress. I don’t want you to be stressed out in private practice, I want you to be successful like Ali. I hope this episode inspires you to take the leap so that you can start thinking like a business owner and find the success you deserve. If you want help to grow your private practice in a successful vs. stressful way, we would love to help you in the Grow Your Private Practice Program.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Apply to join the Grow Your Private Practice Program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/Check out Ali’s website: https://www.moultonspeech.com/Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moultonspeech/Connect with Ali on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisonmoultonspeechWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

I am a firm believer that starting a private practice part-time is the best way to start, but it isn’t the best way to grow. Growing your private practice takes time, support, and dedication. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Amanda Donaldson, a Grow Your Private Practice student, to talk about how she knew it was time to invest in herself and her business and go all in to grow in a systematic rather than stressful way. Although originally from Canada, Amanda spent most of her childhood in northeast New Jersey. She attended Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania where she completed the five-year accelerated program earning her bachelor's and master's degree as well as a teaching certificate. Immediately following graduation, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona.Amanda worked for 4.5 years in various public schools and a charter school system. During this time, she worked with children from preschool to 8th grade and has ample experience with speech and language delays, developmental delays, Autism, specific learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, fluency, and nonverbal students. Additionally, she has more than four years of experience working with adults in a rehabilitation setting.She started CommuniCAN Speech Therapy in September 2019 to be able to reach and serve clients and families in their home environments. As a young child, speech and language therapists made a difference in her life as she struggled with the articulation of certain sounds. Now, she is passionate about giving back and making a difference in the lives of others.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Amanda is on track to hit six figures her first year in businessWhy she chose to have a mobile officeWhy a smaller caseload creates a bigger impactWays to attract new clients Marketing tips that Amanda uses to find clientsWhy Amanda wishes she would have started her private practice soonerTips for hiring your first contractor or employeeIf you have a growing caseload and you’re trying to decide if going all in on yourself and your private practice is your next move, I hope this episode is helpful.People join the Grow Your Private Practice program when they are overwhelmed by their growth and know that they need help to build a sustainable private practice. This is exactly what we're helping Amanda and other growth-focused SLPs and OTs with.Starting a private practice is easier than growing one. If you want help to grow your private practice in a successful vs. stressful way, we would love to help you in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Click here to learn more: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Amanda’s website: https://www.communicanspeechtherapy.com/Follow CommuniCAN Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Communican-Speech-Therapy-LLC/100057067825449/Join the Grow Your Private Practice program: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.comWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you still dreaming of starting your own private practice?In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice students, Patricia Saenz. She started her private practice after just 5 years in the profession!In this episode, she shares why she started her private practice and how she let go of imposter syndrome. She also shares some really good information about how to become an insurance provider.Patricia has been a private practice owner for a little over a year and an SLP for 5. She is a single mom to a wildly outgoing and fun teenage boy. He's 15 and her best friend. Everything she has done was for him and because of him.Her educational journey began in 2008 a year after her son was born. After changing degree programs and attending 7 different colleges over the course of 9 years, she graduated from Our Lady of The Lake University in 2017. She’s worked in school, home health, and clinic settings. She’s always known her path was to be an owner; however, she did not know how soon that time would come.Her practice is built on the foundation of building strong relationships. It is so important to her to have all of her families and patients feel safe, encouraged, cared for, comfortable, and heard. While her practice is still fairly new, she feels more accomplished and fulfilled in her career than ever before. It has also improved her personal life.When she is not working, she is spending time with her family. She enjoys watching movies, going to arcades, and bowling, and her newest activity has been escape rooms! In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Patricia decided to start her private practiceHow referrals helped her business growThe biggest advertising source for Patricia’s private practiceThe kinds of clients that she serves in her practiceHow you can be a generalist and specialist practice at the same timeThe benefits of working with a teamHow she got started with insuranceHow to deal with imposter syndromeIt can be scary to decide to follow your dreams and finally start a private practice. Imposter syndrome may tell you you’re not ready, but people like Patricia are the perfect example of why that just isn’t true. She knows what she wants, she makes it happen, and it is so inspiring.I'm doing a Free Training called “How to Start Your SLP or OT Private Practice" on Tuesday, July 26th at 9 pm EST. I'm going to cover the ins and outs of private practice and major mistakes to avoid. Click Here to register: www.PrivatePracticeTraining.com. Resources Mentioned: How to Start Your SLP or OT Private Practice Training: PrivatePracticeTraining.comCheck out Patricia’s website: https://www.theheartoftherapytexas.com/Follow Patricia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheartoftherapytxWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

I have some big news! After 15 years of teaching SLPs and OTs how to start and scale successful private practices, I’m writing a book.In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what went into my decision to write a book, who it’s for, and how to get your hands on a copy when it’s released. This is something that has been on my radar for a long time and it is finally happening. I have been helping people start their private practices since 2008, and I have a lot of levels of people that I serve—everyone from people who are just thinking about getting started or who are considering whether a private practice is for them all the way to people in their “scale” phase. These are clinicians who are looking to grow their income with a multidisciplinary, multi-location private practice.This means I have audiences with different folks who need to hear different messages. One of the largest groups though is the group of people who are still in the schools or hospitals thinking of starting their private practice. These are the people dealing with high productivity requirements, endless paperwork, unnecessary meetings, and low pay. These people are often scared and have a lot of questions about whether they should start a private practice. So, this first book is for those that are on the path to private practice but haven’t started yet. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The types of people I serveWhat this book is and what it isn’tWhat’s included in this bookThe tentative release timeframe for my bookHow to get the book when it’s releasedBonuses that will be included with the bookI am having an absolute blast writing this book for you, and I hope that you’re looking forward to reading it. If you are in my SLP & OT Private Practice Beginners Facebook group, you’ll notice that I am starting to post things about the book! If you’re not in the Facebook group yet and want to be a part of the book creation process, join the group at PrivatePracticeFBGroup.com. Want to be notified as soon as this book comes out and learn how to get the amazing bonuses? Head on over to PrivatePracticeBook.com and sign up to get notified as soon as it's available!Resources Mentioned: Get notified when the book is availableJoin the free Facebook groupWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Thinking about leaving your job and going all-in on your private practice? It’s a big decision and it can be intimidating, but it could change your life. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice Students, Sherley Jackson, to talk about her decision to go full-time with her practice as well as hiring, referrals, and so much more. Sherley L. Jackson is a Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech-Language Association and licensed by the Georgia Department of Education and Board of Speech & Language Pathology.  With 22 years of experience in the field (in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina), 20 of which have been in the public school system, working with PK through 5th-grade students in special education programs. Sherley earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Florida State University. She earned a specialist degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia. Her primary concentrations include early language development and articulation/phonological delays. Sherley engages in multicultural issues, IEP coaching and development, and new parent training on facilitating language development in everyday home activities. Sherley is recognized as a Hanen Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a Master IEP Coach with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Sherley got started with her private practiceHow she was able to fill her caseload so quicklyThe benefits of having a community when running a practiceHow becoming systems-focused helped Sherley growTips for finding the right hireWhen Sherley decided to go all-in with her practiceSherley’s plans for growth in the futureI hope you found this episode inspiring. I love how Sherley said that if that seed is in you to start a private practice, then that’s what you should be doing. If it’s been planted, it’s not going anywhere! You just have to take those steps to make it happen.Are you ready to leave your job and go all-in on your private practice just like Sherley did? Want support with getting more clients, setting up systems, understanding your finances, and becoming a CEO? If so, we would love to support you in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. Click here for more information.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out the Grow Your Private Practice Program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/Check out Sherley’s website: https://shoutsltherapy.com/Follow Shout Speech and Language Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoutSLtherapy/Follow Shout Speech and Language Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoutsltherapy/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the growth of your private practice and wondering if it’s time to hire? Or do you know that it’s time to hire but you don’t know who or how to do it? When you first start your private practice, it’s completely normal to wear all of the hats; however, as your private caseload and demand start to grow, you will reach maximum capacity. There are only so many hours in a day that you can see clients and since seeing clients should be your priority, you might start to drop the ball about things like billing. You may have started with no intention of ever hiring anyone, but as your practice grows, you’ll start to get more referrals than you can handle. That’s when it’s time to start thinking about hiring. Among many other things, hiring is something that we help folks do in the Grow Your Private Practice program. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am sharing everything you need to know about hiring because whether you are in the hiring stages now or will be soon, this information will help you immensely.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What the messy middle of growing your private practice looks likeWhen to think about hiringWhy hiring is an investment, not an expenseThe two different types of hires you’ll makeQuestions to ask yourself before hiringGetting support during the hiring process is invaluable. No one knows how to make their first hire until they do it. Just like learning to become an SLP or an OT, it takes time and practice, but it is essential to growing your private practice and income. If you're interested in learning more about how we help growth-focused private practitioners with the hiring process, visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/hiring and fill out the quick form below!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out the FREE hiring trainingWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Summer is here, and it is the perfect time to start dipping your toe into the waters of private practice!This is something that is often on people’s to-do lists for years before they finally take action, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Take advantage of the opportunity to get your ducks in a row over the summer so you can start taking on your first few clients. You might be thinking that by only seeing one or two clients to start, it isn’t really a private practice—but it actually is, so in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am helping you finally get started because I truly believe that there is no better time than right now. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why summer is the perfect time to start seeing clientsThe importance of setting your business up legitimatelyHow much you could make if you start this summerHow to determine if there is a need for your services in your areaThe legal protection you need in place when you start your businessWhat forms of payment to accept when you start taking clientsHow to find clientsI am here to teach you the true, legal way to finally start that private practice you have been thinking about. You don’t want to put yourself or your license at risk by cutting corners or not treating it as a legit business, so these are the first steps you’re going to want to take.All that being said, starting your private practice is not as complicated as some people make it out to be. I hope this episode helps you understand the basics of what you need to know to get ready now to start accepting clients this summer. It's not too late to start seeing private clients this summer. For more information and support, join our Facebook group here!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: SLP & OT Private Practice Beginners Facebook GroupWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Sometimes you just need to go all-in on your private practice in order to achieve fast results. In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, Olivia Rhoades, to talk about her experience in the program. We talk about what led to her decision to grow her private practice, how she differentiates her practice from others, how she made her first hire, and so much more. If you are interested in growing your private practice now or in the future and want a first-hand account from someone in the program, this episode is for you. Olivia Rhoades is a speech-language pathologist by trade and a player at heart. To her, playtime is not an event, it’s a mindset. Every day…from the therapy room to the living room, she observes how taking a play-based approach to everything builds stronger relationships and provides the foundation for meaningful learning. Throughout her career, she has served on committees, presented at conferences all around Michigan, and has had the privilege to help develop the communication skills of countless children. After six years working in elementary schools, she took the plunge into the world of private practice by founding Play Awhile, LLC. At home, she’s a wife to one cute husband, momma to one cute toddler, and favorite cuddler to one cute terrier. Together, her family loves to hike, camp, bake, dance, and explore their own backyard! A career in speech-language pathology is always fulfilling, but she is especially interested in early childhood language, AAC, communication differences related to autism, and building inclusive communities for all. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Olivia made the decision to go all-in on her private practiceHow she hired four people in her first six monthsThe way Olivia differentiates herself from other private practicesNontraditional ways to grow your private practiceHow virtual assistants can help your practiceThe balance a private practice can give youThe benefits of investing in yourselfOlivia is such a great example of someone who joined one of my programs, did the work, showed up for the calls, went through the modules, and took full advantage of the programs and all they had to offer. It was so amazing to see everything she was able to accomplish in such a small amount of time. Every decision that Olivia has made has contributed to her growth and success with her private practice. Do you have an existing practice and want help with hiring, growing your client base, setting up systems, and becoming the CEO of your practice? Visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more! Resources Mentioned: Check out Olivia's website: https://playawhile.net/Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playawhilespeech/Follow Olivia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playawhilespeechGrow Your Private Practice: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Ready to start your private practice but worried about the legal aspects? You’re not alone. This is something that holds many SLPs back because they want to make sure they do it all legally but they don’t know where to start. The truth is, It can be risky to start a private practice if you don’t set it up the right way in the beginning. This is why I feel it’s my duty to help SLPs with this process. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am sharing how you can successfully protect yourself and minimize your legal, personal, and financial risks.As SLPs, we are generally pretty risk-averse. This is why many don’t choose to start private practices in the first place. We are perfectionists and we tend to be afraid of making mistakes. However, making mistakes isn’t a bad thing. Mistakes are a learning opportunity, so don’t let that deter you from going after what you want.There are easy ways to minimize risk. It may feel scary when you are just getting started because there is so much to learn. But in my courses, I teach you everything you need to know to get started in a secure, low-risk way. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why mistakes are learning opportunitiesWhat essential protections you needWhy your start-up costs aren’t as high as you may thinkProfessional liability insurance and why it’s importantWhy protection is your most important expenseDocuments you must have when you start your private practiceI hope this episode inspires you to get started. Yes there are risks, yes you will make mistakes, but the biggest risk associated with starting a private practice is not starting at all. The steps to getting your business protected aren’t as complicated as you think! Don’t let that be the thing that holds you back. I am running a special promotion right now so you can get my lawyer-reviewed legal form templates that you can completely customize and make your own. If you’re the kind of person that would rather be safe than sorry, these are 100% worth the investment. Check them out here! Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Grab the Private Practice Clinic Forms during our 2 Day Promo Event: https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Have you ever wished you had more financial security as an SLP? We all know that many SLPs are overworked and underpaid, but what if I told you that you could make as much money as you want while setting your own hours by starting your own private practice? It is possible! Today on Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Danni Augustine, to talk about how she started her private practice with a bang and is now on track to retire both herself and her husband in their forties—yes, you read that right!Danni has been an SLP for 5 years. After working in a variety of settings, she found her love for dyslexia intervention, myofunctional therapy, feeding, and all things birth-3. Not only has diving into these areas helped her business but it allowed her to fall in love with the SLP field again. She went from almost switching careers to now having a "boutique-style" private practice in Baton Rouge, LA, serving families in an office and home setting.Connecting with her families and building relationships is what gets her up every morning (and her 20-cent coffee of course). In addition to her love for therapy, she has found a new passion for helping other SLPs gain freedom in their finances and careers. She is hoping to build a community of SLPs grounded in transparency, humility, and understanding the immense value of having a plan.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How your private practice can fund your retirementWhy it’s not greedy to want to be paid more for your skillsThe freedom and flexibility of working for yourselfTips for creating more financial freedom and securityMindset tips for running your own private practiceHow genuine connection will help you find more successThe importance of relationship marketingHow to budget and prepare to start your private practiceHow private practice can help you with your financial dreamsIt’s not greedy for you to want to get paid what you deserve. You should be able to make the income you want while also feeling fulfilled and working the schedule you want. Private practice can open so many doors for you financially just as it did for Danni. If you loved what Danni had to say, send her a DM on Instagram and check out her podcast. She has such amazing messages and tips for SLPs who want to do what she did. Want to learn more about the ins and outs of private practice and grab a free Private Practice Salary Calculator? Watch our free on-demand training.Resources Mentioned: Visit the Thrive Therapies website: https://www.thrivetherapiesla.com/Follow SpeechGoods on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/Listen to the SpeechGoods podcast: https://speechgoods.onpodium.com/Check out the SpeechGoods YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCXhWiFSIuyq6qefLqievgWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Have you ever dreamed of starting a private practice that brought in six figures?When many people think of starting their own private practice, they think of it as a side income, but it doesn’t have to be. You can grow it as much or as little as you want.In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Samantha Asher, to talk about how she grew her private practice to six figures while only working 3 days a week. She is able to support her family financially with her private practice and also be there for her kids every day.Samantha Asher, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and the CEO of Green Light Speech and Language Services, LLC. Green Light specializes in providing effective feeding, language, and speech therapy that children genuinely enjoy. Samantha built Green Light on the principles of responsive feeding and parent-child-therapist collaboration. Samantha also develops and shares content about responsive feeding and therapy strategies through her Instagram page @greenlightspeechtherapy.Outside of the speech world, Samantha is a loving, happy wife and mother. She has two young children and a large rescue pup.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The tremendous need for private practicesWhy it’s completely normal to be nervousThe benefits of having a community of people on the same journeyHow Samantha managed her private practice while moving to a new stateHow to know it’s time to take your private practice full-timeWhy it’s okay to ask for reviewsHiring team membersSamantha’s plans for her private practice moving forwardWe all want the time to spend with our families while still providing for them. Starting your private practice is the first step to creating the life you want. It is totally possible to make a full-time income while only working part-time hours, and Samantha is proof of that.She was able to build a six-figure private practice while only working three days a week and taking her daughter to ballet class. The possibilities really are endless.If you are inspired by Samantha’s story, the programs she did were the Start Your Private Practice program and the Grow Your Private Practice program. To learn more about how we support SLPs and OTs just like Samantha, visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn more about our free and paid programs.Resources Mentioned: Check out Samantha’s website: https://www.greenlightspeechtherapy.comFollow Green Light Speech Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlightspeechtherapy/Follow Green Light Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightSpeechTherapyWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Do you ever wish you could hear from students who have gone through the Start Your Private Practice program directly? If you want to hear their words, their experience, and their outcomes after completing the program, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am introducing you to five of my amazing Start Your Private Practice students so you can hear it for yourself. You’ll hear from Ty Renee Jones, Emily McCullough, Hannah Haleudeth, Ruth Maldonado, and Meera Raval Deters. In this interview, they are sharing some really personal stories of what they faced in their jobs such as anxiety, depression, homophobia, ADHD, and burnout, and how their private practice helped them cope with it and become stronger and more successful as a result. This is a powerful panel interview that originally aired as part of our most recent private practice bootcamp event. It was so amazing that I wanted you to hear it, too. If you love an underdog, a success story, and hearing amazing obstacles that real-life people have overcome, this episode is going to blow you away. All of these Start Your Private Practice students had the same fears, doubts, and hesitations about private practice as you do, but they decided to go for it and create a new life and future for themselves and their families.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The types of clients that students work withWhere to find your clientsHow to find referrals in a new areaThe benefits of Facebook groups and a supportive communityHow confidence comes when you take actionHow private practice has allowed these students to live more authenticallyWhat private practice did for these studentsTips for anyone thinking about investing in the programIf you haven’t felt supported in the institute that you’re working for, a private practice may be just what you need. You can create your own business with your own values and live and work more authentically for youI know it can be scary to invest in yourself, but as these students have said, it is so worth it to get your time and freedom back. You are worth the hard work that it will take to get there! Starting a private practice is a big decision, but it could also be your best decision. Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice Program opens this week! Come join the students you heard on this episode in the Program and let us help you start YOUR private practice. Enroll here! Resources Mentioned: Enroll in the Start Your Private Practice program: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/launchWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Have you ever felt burnt out with your job as an SLP? As busy practitioners, it can be overwhelming to think about starting a business while trying to manage our full-time jobs. This is why maternity leave is the perfect time to take the leap. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ashtyn Mouton to talk about how she did just that. For Ashtyn, after becoming a mother, a flexible schedule was more important than ever because she needed to be there for her daughter whenever she needed her. Ashtyn knew that investing in herself was key to taking control of her personal, professional, and financial life. Ashtyn Mouton, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is the owner of Simple Speech Therapy. She is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in the Central Florida area. She has been practicing as an SLP for over 6 years and has worked with children and adults of all ages in schools, skilled nursing facilities, and in private practice. Ashtyn holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She graduated from Florida State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Science and Disorders and graduated from Valdosta State University in 2015 with a Master of Education degree in Communication Disorders. Ashtyn is thrilled and motivated to be offering speech and language therapy to children in the Davenport and Orlando areas. As a new mom, she understands the importance of creating trusting relationships with people who engage with her child. She looks forward to building lasting relationships with her clients and their families. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How to gain momentum when starting your practiceTips for renting an office spaceHow Ashtyn made the decision to leave her school SLP jobWhy you don’t need a brick and mortar office to startHow to decide on what to make investments inTips for starting your business without debtThe benefits of being private pay onlyAshtyn is the epitome of the perfect Start Your Private Practice student. She invested in herself, she did the work, and she now has a successful private practice to show for it. She is growing at a rate that is comfortable for her and she gets to call all of the shots. Want to learn more about the program that Ashtyn went through? Head over to startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar to take my free training. Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice Program is opening soon! Click here to hop on the waitlist and get notified as soon as we open. Resources Mentioned: Visit Ashtyn’s website: https://www.simplespeechtherapyfl.com/aboutFollow Ashtyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplespeechtherapy/Check out Ashtyn’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Simple-Speech-Therapy-LlcGet on the Start Your Private Practice Program waitlist: https://independentclinician.com/waitlist/Watch the free webinar: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinarWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you ready to take your private practice full-time? I know when you are first getting started, it can seem overwhelming to think about everything you need to do to get to that point. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, we are talking to one of my students, Kristin Beasley, who started her private practice and grew it from zero to 10 clients in one month! She provided high-quality service to her clients and the referrals started rolling in. She took her private practice full-time and now enjoys much more balance and fulfillment than ever before. Kristin has extensive experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, as she has worked in several settings, including public and private education, early intervention, pediatric and adult medical facilities, and clinic-based and home health settings. Kristin has experience in a multitude of speech, language, and feeding disorders, ranging from birth through adulthood. While the understanding, knowledge, and experience provide a foundation and basis for therapy, Kristin’s passion for families and relationships brings her skills to life. Kristin’s primary focus is the importance of building and growing relationships with her clients and families. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 2003 and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University in 2006. Kristin holds credentials with the American Speech and Hearing Association and is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona. Kristin lives in Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and two Goldendoodles. Hiking, traveling, and exploring new adventures are a few of Kristin's favorite things. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why Kristin almost left the field of speech pathologyHow she decided to start a private practiceHow referrals grew Kristin's business quicklyWhat Kristin did to take her practice full-timeWhat Kristin’s business looks like nowHow she utilizes different payers sources that send her referralsKristin’s mentality when her business faces a setbackI love that Kristin pointed out that there are seasons of life that are really hard and there are really beautiful seasons. Yes, starting a private practice can seem hard, but just think about how beautiful it will be when you reach your business goals. I have had so many students that have really impressed me and Kristin is one of them. She stands out as someone who keeps her eyes on the prize and does exactly what it takes to make it happen. If you are just starting out, the Start Your Private Practice Program is for you. If you have already started and are looking to grow your business, the Grow Your Private Practice program is what you need. I'm doing an upcoming training specifically for SLPs and OTs looking to shift into private practice full-time. Visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to fill out the quick form and get your invitation! Resources Mentioned: Follow West Valley Speech on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westvalleyspeech/Check out Kristin’s website: https://www.westvalleyspeech.com/Register for the Grow Your Private Practice training: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you in the growth phase of your private practice journey? If so, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you. It features two of my coaches from the Grow Your Private Practice Program, Adrienne Fuller and Tami Teshima. Both of these amazing coaches sat down with me to talk about 5 tips for growing your private practice. We talked about marketing, finances, hiring, and so much more. Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the Clinical Director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida.  She began her journey as a middle school teacher to students with learning disabilities, where she developed a desire to help children build a strong foundation for learning. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire. For the past 15 years, she has worked in many settings as a Speech-Language Pathologist including, schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and finally in private practice.  Adrienne is also the co-writer of the book, “Putting Your Dreams to Work, Keys to Setting Up Your Private Practice,” a how-to manual for opening a therapy practice.  She is passionate about making all children from all backgrounds more confident in their speech, language and communication abilities. Today SpeechBuilders LLC has more than 9 therapists and assistants that treat children in the Central Florida area.Tamiko, who goes by Tami (pronounced "Tommy"), is a former teacher turned speech-language pathologist. She received a Master of Arts in Education, Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Grand Valley State University. Tami opened Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC in May 2019 after working as a school-based speech-language pathologist. Her vision was to provide comprehensive, client-centered speech-language services as accessible as possible.Tami's areas of speech interest include articulation and phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), expressive/receptive language delays, fluency (stuttering), and orofacial myology. Tami also provides gender-affirming voice modification services, both individually and in a group-format class that she offers quarterly.In addition to client-centered work, Tami also acts as a consultant for the Autism Alliance of Michigan, providing training for parents and caregivers throughout the state of Michigan. She is a mentor in the Start Your Private Practice Program with The Independent Clinician, where she supports new SLP private practice owners start their own businesses. Most recently, Tami began working as the team SLP for an Approved Autism Evaluation Center through Acorn Health. Tami holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as well as a Speech-Language Pathology license from the state of Michigan and the state of Maine.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Advice for the messy middle of running your own private practiceThe power of shifting from an employee mindset to a CEO mindsetThe importance of knowing your numbersWhy daycares are a great resource to partner withHow to keep your expenses low in the beginningTips for deciding what to outsourceWhy readiness is a choiceWhy now is a good time to start a private practiceOur top favorite business booksTami and Adrienne have both grown their private practices from nothing into something amazing. They now have employees and administrative support, they have brick and mortar locations, and they have systems to make their business run more efficiently. They have both stepped into the role of CEO of their private practices. These are the type of people you want to learn from and surround yourself with when you are learning and ready to grow! If you are looking for support to grow your private practice because you’re leaving your job soon and you want to hit the ground running, or if you’ve recently gone all-in on your private practice and want help with marketing, finances, systems, and hiring, we can help you! Head over to. growyourprivatepractice.com to learn more. We're doing a training on May 10th for growth-focused private practitioners called "How to Shift Into Full-Time Private Practice."  Fill out the form to get your invitation!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Learn how to grow your private practice: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.comGet your invitation to “How to Shift Into Full-Time Private Practice”: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.comCheck out Adrienne's website: https://www.speechbuilders.org/Follow Adrienne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speech_builders/Check out Tami’s website: https://duncanlakespeechtherapy.com/Follow Tami on Insta

Starting a private practice is such an amazing way to branch out and do your own thing. It enables you to work with your dream clients on your own terms. One of my favorite things about private practices though is how it can open so many doors to you that you didn’t even dream were possible. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Theresa Harp to talk about how she went from running her own private practice to starting a second successful business in a totally different niche. Theresa Harp is a mother of four and a New Jersey native. She is a certified speech therapist and listening and spoken language specialist who opened a private practice for children with hearing loss in 2014. As she began juggling the increasing demands in her home and her business, she began to study time management and productivity and discovered strategies to maximize her time. These interests led to the creation of an entirely new business called The Time Tamers, which provides time management consulting and coaching services to busy women.Theresa partners with her clients to create customized plans so that women can accomplish their goals and spend their time doing exactly what they love. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Theresa started her private practiceThe importance of setting boundaries in your professional lifeWhy Theresa kept her private practice smallHow and why she shifted to coachingHow Theresa connected speech pathology with her coaching businessWhy your mindset is the most important part of making a changeWhy progress is more important than perfectionThe flexibility you get when starting your own private practiceI love to think of starting a private practice as a “choose your own adventure” experience. You can choose to do whatever you want with it! And if down the line, you feel called to shift focus and change directions, that’s okay! Starting a private practice gives you so much flexibility. You can take the knowledge of what you learned in your business and apply it to anything you want to, just as Theresa did! If you want to hear more from Theresa, make sure to listen to her podcast and join her Facebook group! Applications for the Grow Your Private Practice are now open! Visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.com and learn how we help growth-focused SLPs and OTs shift into private practice full-time and truly become the CEO of their business and their lives.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit the Sound Speech website: https://soundspeechnj.com/Visit The Time Tamers website: https://www.thetimetamers.com/Join The Time Tamers Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/thetimetamersListen to The Time Tamers podcast: https://www.thetimetamers.com/podcastWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

What are you passionate about? Something I love about being an SLP is that you have so many opportunities available to you after you get certified. You can work in traditional settings or you can do my favorite thing and start your private practice. Once you have your private practice, the sky is the limit on what you can do! Whether you’re interested in school contracts, having multiple locations, a brick-and-mortar clinic, or just becoming your own boss, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. I sat down with Ebony Green to talk about her journey as an SLP CEO and how she made it all happen. She has a wealth of knowledge on running your own business as an SLP so I was so excited to have her as a guest. Ebony Green, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from The University of Texas at Austin. She then joined a highly selective national teacher corps known as Teach for America and committed four years to teaching in underserved communities. During her time in the classroom, Ebony taught bilingual elementary school students for two years and then taught Spanish at the high school level for two years. Ebony worked closely with other teachers and professionals at her school. Ebony decided to pursue a career in speech language pathology after spending time in IEP meetings and working alongside the SLP and other special education staff at her school in Houston, TX. While in her final year of teaching Ebony began taking post-baccalaureate courses at Texas Woman’s University to learn more about speech language pathology and became an SLP-A. Ebony later moved to Arizona and completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Speech Language Pathology at Northern Arizona University and became an SLP.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Ebony landed her first school contract and how it impacted her businessHow school contracts workThe pros and cons of contractsEbony’s School Contracts Masterclass & SLP Business SuiteThe importance of having multiple streams of incomeWhy your network mattersHow your mindset impacts your successNo matter how saturated the market might seem, you have something unique to bring to the table and you can be successful! If you were moved by what Ebony and I had to say and are using it as proof that this is 100% possible for you too, I urge you to get in touch with us. We can help you whether you want to go the private practice route, the school contracts route, the Teachers Pay Teachers route, or something else. There is an opportunity and a need for you to start the SLP business you’ve always wanted to. Mark your calendar! Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice opens on May 23rd! Click here to get notified as soon as we re-open. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Ebony’s Website: https://casaspeechaz.com/Follow Ebony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slpcontractsqueenCheck out the School Contracts Masterclass: https://contracts-2-coins-for-slps.teachable.com/p/slp-school-contracting-masterclassCheck out the rest of Ebony’s courses: https://theslpbusinesssuite.teachable.comJoin the waitlist for Start Your Private Practice: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Are you a planner? Most speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists are! Deciding to start your own private practice is a big deal. My mission is to make the whole process easier and faster for you, but it all starts with planning.In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am going to be sharing why you need to plan it all out before you start, and I am doing this by giving you a special behind-the-scenes look into our beginner bootcamp event. There are so many ways to be in private practice. You can have a solo practice where it is just you or you can have a whole team providing multidisciplinary services. You could be a specialist or a generalist. You could provide in-person services or teletherapy. The possibilities are endless and you get to choose! However, before you can build the private practice of your dreams, you have to plan it first. This is important because you’ll need to consider things like NPI, liability insurance, and marketing—just to name a few. Planning your private practice is exciting and fun! You are literally building the business of your dreams and there’s nothing better than that. I want to be able to assist you with a fill-in-the-blank system that helps you put it all together. In my Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp, I give you the same planning training that I offer the students in my Start Your Private Practice program. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The different ways you can run your private practiceWhy it is so important to plan it firstWhy the bootcamp is so beneficial The value, offers, and bonuses included inside the bootcampWhy the best way to start your private practice is to take actionThere is so much included in the bootcamp because I want you to get the most value so you can finally start taking those first steps to start the private practice of your dreams. There are so many people out there looking for the exact services you have to offer. Now is the time to start planning your private practice, so you can focus on things like your future, family, fun, and flexibility. Private practice is the only way to take complete control over your personal, professional, and financial life. Sign up for the free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp here! Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Register for the free Plan Your Private Practice BootcampWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Summer is coming up and it is the perfect time to start dipping your toe into the waters of private practice and start seeing some clients! This is something that is often on people’s to-do lists for years before they finally take action, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I want to help you get set up so you can start this summer because there is no better time than right now. Summer is still a few months away, but now is the time when you need to start getting your ducks in a row so that you will be ready to take on those first clients. You may think that by only seeing one or two clients to start, it isn’t really a private practice- but it actually is! There is no such thing as “under the table” private practices. You must get your business set up legally so that you don’t get into any trouble later on. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why summer is the perfect time to start seeing clientsThe importance of setting your business up legitimatelyHow much you could make if you start this summerHow to determine if there is a need for your services in your areaThe legal protection you need in place when you start your businessWhat forms of payment to accept when you start taking clientsHow to find clientsI am here to teach you the true, legal way to finally start that private practice you have been thinking about. You don’t want to put yourself or your license at risk by cutting corners or not treating it as a legit business. All that being said, starting your private practice is not as complicated as some people make it out to be. I hope this episode helps you understand the basics of what you need to know to get ready now to start accepting clients this summer. If you are ready to get started, make sure to check out our Free Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp. This event starts on April 4th! If you want to see clients this summer or in the next year, you don't want to miss this.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Free Plan Your Private Practice BootcampWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Do you enjoy offering telepractice? Have you ever considered offering it through your own private practice instead of an agency that pays peanuts? If this is something that interests you, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you. I sat down with Elise Mitchell to talk about the opportunity to offer teletherapy to your own private clients and also to share some success stories from other Start Your Private Practice students who are offering teletherapy either exclusively or in addition to their in-person services. Elise Mitchell is a Speech-Language Pathologist, owner of The Therapist Support Network, and Head of New Practice Development with The Independent Clinician. As the owner of The Therapist Support Network, Elise focuses on providing affordable intervention materials to SLPs and OTs. She has spent the majority of her clinical career in telepractice, specifically contracting and managing school-based telepractice services in addition to serving private telepractice clients. Mitchell’s current position as Head of New Practice Development for The Independent Clinician allows her to assist SLPs and OTs with accessing resources to start, grow, or scale a private practice. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What teletherapy isThe benefits of offering telepractice through your private practiceWhy there is such a large demand for teletherapyWhy it isn’t as difficult to get licensed in other states as you may thinkWhat to do if you want to contract with the schoolWhy your location doesn’t matter to your clients in teletherapyHow to choose the right telepractice platformOnline assessment resourcesI hope you enjoyed this episode and found this conversation about how you can add teletherapy services to your own private practice helpful. It’s not as hard as you think it is, you just have to know where to start! If you want to learn how to start your own telepractice-based private practice, send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ with the word "Telepractice" or reach out to Elise Mitchell directly following this link: http://m.me/elisemitc and she's happy to talk more about logistics and set up.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Reach out to Elise on Facebook: m.me/elisemitcConnect with Elise on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisemitcCheck out her website: https://thetherapistsupportnetwork.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Having a part-time private practice is the safest and smartest way to get started. I actually don’t recommend that SLPs or OTs jump full-time into running their own private practice to start. People are so surprised to hear me say that but the truth is, when just starting out, I recommend that you start part-time on the side of your regular job for a few different reasons.The first is that it decreases your financial risk when you leave your job and allows you to have those benefits while growing your business. This works wonders for calming those nerves about embarking on your private practice journey. The second is that it helps you test the waters and make sure that going all-in on private practice is right for you. The last thing you want or need is to dive into being a private practice owner only to find it’s not right for you. The third reason is that you can start generating income on the side that you can use to pay off debt, build up your savings, reinvest in your business, or use on fun things before it becomes your sole income. Your private practice starts with one client. This time is perfect for getting all of your ducks in a row so that when you go full-time with your business, you are fully prepared for the work that comes with it. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why SLPs and OTs are starting their private practices on the side now more than everThe benefits of starting parent coachingWhy now is the perfect time to startThe things people think you need to get started and why you don’t actually need themWhy it doesn’t cost as much to start as you thinkThe things you do need to get started with your private practiceStarting your private practice is simpler than you think. You don’t need to go all out right from the start. Babysteps are the way to go. Starting as a side hustle will help you create the business of your dreams in the easiest way possible. Ready to get started? Spring enrollment for Start Your Private Practice is just around the corner! Let's make sure you get notified as soon as we re-open so that you can get set up and ready for summer. Get on the waitlist here! Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Join the waitlistWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

Many new SLPs hold back from starting their own private practice because they don’t believe they have enough experience to venture off on their own, but that isn’t true! You can start your private practice as soon as you have something to bring to the table. Specializing is a great way to increase your referrals and find success sooner, even if you are a new SLP. In this episode, I sat down with Sydney Bassard to talk about how she started her own private practice that focuses on deaf and hard-of-hearing children and literacy early on in her career and how she created multiple streams of income to increase her success. Sydney knows that she can run her private practice in whatever way works for her. She is a multi-passionate person and is using her private practice as a way to focus on more than just one of them. Sydney Bassard is a private practice SLP in Charlotte, NC. She graduated with her B.S. in Public Health in 2017 and her MSP in Speech Pathology in 2019. Sydney received both her degrees from The University of South Carolina. Prior to opening her own private practice, Sydney worked in outpatient pediatrics as a member of the cochlear implant team. Her private practice, The Listening SLP, LLC, is founded on the principles to "Listen.Learn.Advocate" with the clients and families she serves. She is enjoys sharing strategies for incorporating language and literacy throughout daily routines via @thelisteningslp on Instagram and Facebook. Outside of being an SLP, Sydney enjoys digital content creation, hiking, enjoying time with friends and families, and spoiling her dog, Kinsley. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Sydney decided it was time to start her private practiceThe benefits of specializingWhy you don’t need decades of experience to start your private practiceThe importance of continuing education when you have a private practiceThe benefits of creating multiple streams of incomeBranching out with teletherapyLife is short, so we need to be doing things that we love to do, that we are fulfilled by, and that are providing a service. Starting a private practice is a great way to create the career of your dreams, just like Sydney did. If you are interested in hearing more from Sydney, I highly recommend you follow her on Instagram for inspiration and tips.Want help to start your own private practice? Spring Enrollment for The Start Your Private Practice is coming up so let's get you on the waitlist!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Join the WaitlistVisit Sydney’s websiteFollow Sydney on InstagramWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

Have you ever wanted to offer a specialty service? When you start your own private practice, you have the freedom to create the job of your dreams for yourself. If you are passionate about a certain service or population, make that your specialty! This helps you become known as “the one” to go to for that service so you can put your business on the fast track for success. My guest in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is Mallory Millet, a Start Your Private Practice student. Mallory is a speech therapist who carved out a niche for herself based on her passion and where she saw a need. Mallory Millet is a Speech Pathologist who specializes in pediatric feeding disorders. Her focuses include infant reflux, infant oral development, and bottle feeding. Through her professional work, and with a lack of support during her own babies’ feeding journeys, she created The Feeding Mom. It is here that she provides in-person and virtual support to empower parents through their feeding journeys locally and around the world. Her philosophy is: every parent deserves to love feeding their baby. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Mallory’s journey to starting a private practiceHow specializing can help you growThe importance of referral marketing and social media marketingThe benefits of parent coaching and how to add it to your servicesOther things you can offer in addition to therapy in your private practiceHow to price your services and when to raise your pricesI love how Mallory created a really unique space for herself by offering both pediatric feeding therapy and parent coaching. So many SLP’s and OTs say that they miss collaborating with parents in schools. With your own private practice, you have the freedom to add parent coaching if it is something that you are passionate about. There is no one way to run your private practice. You are in charge of what you offer and what you don’t! Want to learn how to offer your own private therapy services just like Mallory? Join the waitlist for the Start Your Private Practice Program so you can sign up during Spring Enrollment.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Mallory’s coursesVisit Mallory’s websiteFollow Mallory on InstagramWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

Have you ever felt called to start a private practice that serves the underserved populations in your community? Some of my most successful Start Your Private Practice students are bilingual and have started their private practice to serve linguistically diverse populations. This population often faces a long waitlist for bilingual service providers. They are in desperate need of people like you! In today’s episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Ana-Maria Jaramillo, to talk about how she decided to start her own private practice for the bilingual community and drastically increased her impact while also increasing her income. Ana-Maria Jaramillo, M.S., CCC-SLP is a nationally-certified bilingual pediatric integrative speech-language pathologist with extensive experience providing speech-langauge therapy to children ages birth to 18. She is the owner and founder of Voz Speech Therapy, a private practice that provides individualized services in English and Spanish in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Her area of specialty is working with children in early intervention, ages one to six years old, with autism spectrum disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, oral-motor disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, learning disabilities, fluency disorders, social language impairments, and articulation disorders. She graduated cum laude in 2013 with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and obtained her bachelor’s degree in child psychology and sociology from Saint Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at NYU and is pursuing a clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology from Northwestern University. When she isn’t treating patients, Ana-Maria is actively speaking at local high schools and offering webinars on ways to diversify the field of speech-langauge pathology through her organization DiverCity SLP. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why Ana-Maria decided to start a bilingual practiceWhy you don’t need tons of money to start your practiceHow Ana-Maria transitioned from a mobile private practice to a brick and mortar settingThe power of in-person networkingWhy when you’re truly ready, the people will comeHow Ana-Maria is using her expertise to increase diversity in the field Ana-Maria is such a powerhouse and she is a great example of the incredible things you can accomplish and the impact you can make if you set your mind to it. Starting your own private practice can open the doors for you to do the things you’re really passionate about. Want to start your own private practice serving underserved populations? Make sure you get on the waitlist for The Start Your Private Practice Program for when we re-open in the Spring!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out Ana-Maria’s websiteFollow Ana-Maria on InstagramWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

For SLP’s who focus on adult care in their private practices, one of the most important things to learn is Medicare. Many of our adult patients utilize it to pay for the care they need. But how do you set it up for your private practice? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Katie Brown, to talk about Medicare in the private practice setting. Katie runs her own practice for adult patients which has given her a lot of experience and knowledge on taking Medicare payments. Billing Medicare can be scary for SLP’s. We have all been there! Katie is making it easier than ever for SLP’s to get enrolled, learn how to bill properly, and document their services through her new program Mastering Medicare for SLP’s. Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. She owns a private practice called Neuro Speech Solutions which specializes in therapy for adults with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders. Katie is passionate about providing meaningful, functional therapy to those with aphasia and cognitive impairments related to stroke and TBI.Outside of her private practice, Katie is active in the SLP community. She is an advocate for person-centered care and creates digital materials aiming to help other medical SLPs feel more confident in providing personally relevant therapy. Katie is a mentor for the Start Your Private Practice Program and an SLP consultant for the aphasia app company, Tactus Therapy. She volunteers for several non-profits and provides a monthly workshop for brain injury survivors.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What is included in Katie’s Medicare programWhat mistakes to watch out for when applying for MedicareWhy it’s okay if a claim gets denied and what to do if it doesHow long the process of getting everything set up takesWhy Katie’s course will work for you even if you are already seeing Medicare clientsThe cost of inaction in your businessWe need more private practices out there that will accept Medicare. Katie is a phenomenal example of taking action. The more you delay figuring out Medicare, the more you and your patients will miss out. There’s no better time than now to get started! Want to join Katie Brown's Master Medicare for SLPs Program? I am a proud affiliate and have a Coupon Code to save you some money. Use this link to register with the special coupon code. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Master Medicare For SLPsFollow Medicare for SLP’s on InstagramFollow Katie on InstagramJoin the Medicare For SLP's Facebook groupNeuro Speech SolutionsWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

This is a very special episode of Private Practice Success Stories! This is part two of a Student Success series I did where you’ll hear from three SLPs who have successfully started Adult medical-focused private practices and three SLPs who have started specialty or bilingual practices full-time or “on the side.” Sometimes hearing the stories and successes of others is just the jolt of inspiration you need to get the ball rolling in your own private practice. This episode is meant to inspire you and show you real-life examples of people who have really done it and are out there running their own successful private practices. Can you have an adult-only practice? The answer is YES! These students are proof of that. They started their private practice without any previous business experience and without learning about private practices in grad school. That means that you can do the exact same thing.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Reasons why medical-based SLPs become interested in starting private practicesThe impact mentors had on me and my practiceWhy I cover Medicare in The Start Your Private Practice SystemInterviews with 6 of my students from the courseJust because the speech industry is mostly dominated by pediatric services doesn’t mean you can’t find plenty of success working with adults only if that is what you are passionate about. There are so many adults in your area that are desperately searching for someone like you! I hope that you enjoyed hearing from Adult Medical and Specialist Private Practitioners! After listening to their stories, do you see what is possible for you too?If you want to learn the ins and outs of private practice before jumping in, come to my free, on-demand training to learn the steps to get started and major mistakes to avoid.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Free Training: How to Start Your Speech Therapy Private Practice Where We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

What is your favorite population to work with as an SLP? Who are the clients that light you up? If you have a dream population that you want to serve, go out and serve them! This is one of the main reasons you should start your own private practice. If you are passionate about a certain population, diagnosis, or disorder, you can make them your priority by starting your own practice and getting them the help they so desperately need. This was the case for my Start Your Private Practice student Alex Wynters. She knew that she wanted to work with adults with Parkinson’s, dementia, MS, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and so much more. She took her passion for this population and made her own business out of it and now she is making a difference in the lives of those she works with.In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, you’ll get to hear how she did it and the tips she recommends to anyone ready to do the same. Alexandria has been treating the adult and senior population for 10 years, working for some of the top healthcare systems in Philadelphia including Penn Medicine at Home & Hospice Services with the Penn Medicine hospital network and Mercy Home Health with Nazareth Hospital.After her beginnings in-home health 6 years ago, she realized the unique challenges and services needed by those living with chronic conditions. Often seen as "frequent flyers" by their healthcare team, with their concerns frequently swept under the rug as being "the usual complaints" she continued to see this population underserved. It's the exact reason she decided to work with adults & seniors with chronic conditions. Due to her special abilities to build authentic relationships with her patients and communicate to their healthcare team (including physicians, specialists, and other therapists), she has been able to help her patients see significant gains, not only with their speech therapy goals but their overall health.She believes that your progress in speech therapy takes a second seat to your mental health, advocacy abilities, health literacy, and food access which is why she focuses on a whole-body approach to therapy.As a healthcare advocate and caregiver for her own father living with Parkinson's and dementia, she promises to treat you like you're part of the family.Alex is also the co-founder of SHE x SHINES, a platform for multi-passionate women. Her mission is to help career women with an entrepreneurial spirit, break traditions and redefine their work by leveraging their skills. She is a big believer in exploring the jobs & passions that make you happy....bonus if a glass of champagne is included.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Alex’s journey to starting her private practiceHow Alex chose what population she wanted to serveThe holistic approach Alex takes with her clients in her practiceThe steps Alex takes to grow her business and her plans for the futureTips for dealing with imposter syndromeWhy you can get started now instead of waiting until you’re olderSometimes you need to find something outside of the box to make you feel good about your job. If you can’t find the type of job you want, you can create it! I hope you loved this episode. Alex’s passion for her clients is truly so inspiring. Are you in our private Facebook group for SLPs and OTs interested in private practice? If not - make sure you request to join the SLP & OT Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Check out The Wynter Wellness GroupCheck out the She x Shines PlaybookFollow The Wynter Wellness Group on FacebookConnect with The Wynter Wellness Group on InstagramWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

Many of us have heard and practiced “collaboration over competition” and that’s for a good reason! This abundance mindset could be what sets you up to build the successful private practice you’ve always dreamed of. If you are thinking of starting a private practice in a big city with a lot of therapy options, you may be feeling intimidated and wondering how you can possibly stand out when there are so many options for clients to choose from. Instead of seeing all of the so-called “competition” in your area and getting discouraged, you can instead see them as collaborators and referral sources. It is possible to work together with these other clinics and practices to serve the clients in your area and position yourself in a way that will bring you success no matter the size of your city. If you’re thinking of starting your private practice in a big city, you’ll love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories. We are talking with my Start Your Private Practice student Meera Raval Deters about starting in a bigger market and how she positioned her practice for massive growth this year.Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions, a concierge practice that provides in-home and online Speech Therapy to Houstonians and Texans. Meera received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2006. She has worked in a variety of settings over the past fifteen years.Meera specializes in accent modification and child language, with an emphasis on autism. When she is not thinking about speech, Meera loves to spend time with her husband Jeff, cook, watch Hallmark movies, and go on walks with their dog, Daisy.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Thinking of your “competitors” as collaborators or referral partners insteadHow you can choose what kind of clients you want to work withThe impact of creating a referral networkThe supportive culture inside of the Start Your Private Practice programThe overwhelming need for more speech therapy providersWhy you need to do your market research before you start your practiceI love Meeras’s drive, dedication, and the methodical way she started her practice as a way to serve more people on a deeper level. Her commitment to collaboration over competition is truly admirable. Private practices aren’t just job settings, they’re a movement. If you are ready to get started, you’re in luck. Enrollment for Start Your Private Practice is open. Visit www.PrivatePracticeProgram.com to sign up and let us help you start your private practice.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Start your Private PracticeCheck out the Super Speech Solutions websiteFollow Super Speech Solutions LLC on FacebookFollow Super Speech Solutions on InstagramConnect With Super Speech Solutions on LinkedInSpeech Therapy Magazine, Podcast, and Live Interviews From MeeraWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

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Is this the year you finally take the leap and start your private practice? I talk to many people in various stages of their private practice journey. Some have established private practices already, some are just getting started, and some haven’t taken the plunge just yet because they are waiting for the perfect time. This could mean that they are waiting until their kids are grown up, until they have more time, until they can afford it, etc. I have heard it all, and I totally get it. Life can be crazy! However, if you really want something, you have to learn to make it a priority. If you are tired of putting off your dreams of owning your own private practice, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you. Jchelsea Noe joined me in this episode to talk about why there is never a better time to start than now! Jchelsea (pronounced “Chelsea”) Noe is a 25-year-old mom of two and owns Noe Nonsense Therapy. Serving early language learners to help them increase their quality of life and academic growth; Jchelsea started her business under unique circumstances. Jchelsea joined my START Program in the Spring of 2021 and by Fall 2021 was joining the GROW program - having exceeded all of her original goals. Jchelsea currently contracts to rural school districts in Missouri and is planning to grow her private practice caseload. Still early in her career, Jchelsea hopes to continue to grow Noe Nonsense Therapy and create a life she doesn’t need a break from. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why you can’t wait for financial freedom, you have to create itHow Jchelsea knew it was time to start her own practiceThe benefits of being an action takerHow to recognize when there is a need and seize the opportunityThe benefits of starting a practice as a younger clinicianHow you can create your contracts to fit your lifeThe power of word of mouth marketingIf you are an action taker and are ready to do the work as you go, you are ready to start your private practice! You don’t have to have all of your ducks in a row, they will fall into place later. No website? No problem. No social media? It’ll come later. You can skip steps and then circle back later. It’s your business, and you can build it in a way that feels right to you. If you are ready to jump in, join us for the Plan Your Private Practice Bootcamp! I’ll help you plan out a private practice that you’ll love in just three days. It’s all taking place from January 17th to the 19th. Register for free here! Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Plan Your Private Practice BootcampStart Your Private Practice free trainingWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

What if you had a chance to be your own boss without quitting your job? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Dani Newcombe is here to talk about. When you work for someone else, they dictate your hours, your caseload, which clients you see, and your pay. I used to think of private practice as a type of work setting, but now I see that it is a vehicle that can get you the freedom and pay you deserve. Think of it as a “choose your own adventure” opportunity! It can greatly increase both your income and impact if you want it to. Dani and I are discussing this and more specifically, how and why she works in both the school setting and private practice.Dani Newcombe is a school and private practice SLP in Indiana. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 2018. She is currently in year 4 as an SLP. She owns her own practice, The Messy SLP, LLC and you can find her posting videos for comedic relief on Instagram @themessyslpShe is currently working on her clinical doctorate with an estimated graduation date of August 2022. Outside of being an SLP, Dani is planning a wedding for April 2022, enjoys being active, and loves playing with her pup.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The freedom that a private practice brings youWhy it’s easier to start than you thinkDani’s advice for anyone considering starting a private practiceWhy it can help defeat burnoutHow to price your services in your private practiceI hope this episode gave you the inspiration you need to take the leap and finally start the private practice you’ve been dreaming of. If you are ready to start your journey, I have you covered! Join our Free Private Practice Bootcamp that starts on January 17th! In 3 days, I will help you plan a private practice that's perfect for you! You can join here: Plan Your Private Practice Free Bootcamp!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Plan Your Private Practice Free BootcampFollow Dani on InstagramWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

I always love to start the new year off with some predictions for private practice, so in this episode, I am sharing what I'm predicting, how you can be at the forefront of all of this knowledge, and how to adjust accordingly.I do an episode like this at the beginning of every new year for a couple of reasons. First, I love watching trends happen and predicting things. Second, I want the Independent Clinician audience (that’s you!) to have a heads up so that you know where to place your energy.I am not always right, but I have been doing this long enough to be able to make some pretty good predictions over the years!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why I think more SLPs will start private practices on the sideThe most popular reasons why SLPs will start private practicesThe pattern I am seeing when it comes to the growth of private practicesIf I think that student loan debt will be canceled in 2022What I think will happen with telepractice in the futureWhy you need to advocate for coverage in 2022My tips for hiring in 2022What do you think of these predictions? I want to hear! I love to chat with other private practitioners in my audience, so no matter what your private practice goals are in 2022, send me a DM over on Instagram!If you're interested in getting help to start your own private practice in 2022 and you want to shortcut the process and not waste any more time, money, or energy figuring it out your own, the Start Your Private Practice program is perfect for you! I invite you to sign up for the waitlist at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist.If you want to learn more about how we help private practitioners level up their practices and their lives, visit www.growyourprivatepractice.com and submit an application!If you need help starting, growing or scaling your private practice in 2022, you can also visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn how we can support you as well as explore the resources I have available!Here’s to your success in 2022! Cheers!Resources Mentioned: www.IndependentClinician.comwww.growyourprivatepractice.comwww.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

A part-time private practice is a great option for anyone that is interested in starting a private practice but that isn’t sure if they want to take the leap into it full time.To be honest, I didn't even know that part-time private practice was an option when I first started my private practice, but now it is how I teach the students in the Start Your Private Practice program to get started.In this episode, I am talking about how to start working with private clients part-time or on the side of your job, so you can see how it can work before you do any leaping or jumping into private practice.This is the easiest way that you can start a private practice, and it is how I started mine. I am sharing how I got started, what I learned along the way, and how you can do it too!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How I got started in private practice part-timeWhat I charged when I startedHow many clients I was seeing each week on the side of my jobHow part-time private practice changed my confidence and financesThe many different ways you can make private practice yoursI hope this episode gives you some things to think about - just like it gave my friends some things to think about, many of which ended up joining me in private practice.I really encourage you to play with the numbers and learn how much can you earn in private practice. Use the Private Practice Salary Calculator to:1.) Play with the Numbers and See What's Possible Through Private Practice2.) See Your Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Estimated Income3.) Estimate What It Would Take to Reach Your Financial Goals (Part-Time or Full-Time)Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: www.PrivatePracticeSalaryCalculator.comWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook

Danni Augustine is a speech-language pathologist and alum of the Start Your Private Practice program who was able to pay off $52,000 worth of debt and double her school SLP salary through her private practice.Isn’t that impressive?! She is very much into finances, so she educates other SLPs on how to get ahead financially.This episode features an Instagram Live that Danni and I did where we discuss several ways that SLPs can get ahead financially without fear.Throughout the episode, we talk about so many things, but we focus on the importance of investing in yourself so you can improve your finances as an SLP. Whether you already have a private practice or you are interested in starting one, these tips all about finances will help you prepare for a better financial future.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The rate of inflation and how that relates to our salariesStarting a private practice as a way to create other streams of income Investing in yourself as a way to make more moneyInvestment mindset versus transaction mindsetWhy SLPs should be earning moreWhether or not you should wait to start your private practice until you pay off your debtExamples of smart ways to invest your money as an SLPDanni is an action taker, and that is clear in this episode. If you're an SLP who is stressed out about finances and wants to get out of debt, I hope this episode with Danni is super helpful to you. To learn more about Danni's Augustine's Budget without Burden, click here: http://www.thespeechgoods.com/a/oafmx. You can message her with any questions you have about it too over on Instagram.You can also send me a DM with the word “calculator” and I will send you a resource that will help you figure out your finances and understand how to make your private practice happen.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Send me a DM with the word “start” or “grow” - whichever one you need help with! We will figure out if I can help you, and if I can, I will guide you to the right resources and/or program.Resources Mentioned: http://www.thespeechgoods.com/a/oafmxhttps://www.instagram.com/speechgoods/https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginnersWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook