Private Practice Success Stories

Most speech-language pathologists wished that they earned more money…The problem is that in most traditional SLP settings like schools, hospitals, and early interventions, salary increases are few and far between.Do you agree with this or have you experienced this?The question remains: how can you earn more money as an SLP?In this episode, I am covering three ways that you can earn money as an SLP without quitting your job!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why identifying an expense or a goal helps you create a planTwo income streams that aren’t always the best optionThe best income stream for SLPsWhy private practice is a great income streamHow the Start Your Private Practice Program can help you The exact strategy a lot of SLPs use to pay off debtRather than sit around and wait for your employer to notice how hard you're working and reward you financially for it, take matters into your own hands.I hope this episode not only helps you to decide on an income stream that supports your goals but gives you the motivation to go do it! Don’t wait for opportunities, create them! If this episode interests you and you want to learn how to start seeing your own private clients, sign up for my free training which is available at startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar. The training is completely free and goes through the ins and outs of getting started with private practice, either full-time or on the side of your job.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: startyourprivatepractice.com/webinarWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever thought about starting a private practice as a school SLP or as someone who lives in a more rural area? This is the perfect student success story for you to listen to!Sarah Desimone, MS, CCC-SLP is the owner of Huckleberry Therapy LLC, located in Athol, ID. Since graduating in 2016, Sarah has had the opportunity to serve children from birth to age 17 in a large multidisciplinary clinic, through her local school district, and via teletherapy as a contract SLP. It was through these experiences that she felt she had gained the knowledge, experience, and confidence to start her own practice. Since then, Sarah has resigned from her 90+ student caseload in her local district, accepted a part-time SLP position with a charter school, increased hours at her private practice, and been able to spend more time with her husband and two young children. In this interview, Sarah talks about how she built her private practice on the side of her job in the schools and how she loves knowing that she's serving the community who would otherwise be stuck on a waitlist or commuting a long distance to get speech therapy.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How to move past procrastinationWhy it’s important to talk to others that believe in youHow to navigate building your practice on the sideWhy it’s okay to start out slow and get your feet wetThe benefits of being a practitioner in a rural areaHow to stay confident in your skills and expertiseI love Sarah’s energy, her commitment to her community, and how she created a private practice that works for her family and herself!As a student of the Start Your Private Practice Program, Sarah talks about how she received the information that she needed to start her business along with invaluable ongoing support.If you want access to the very resources that helped Sarah so much, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitist and join the waitlist for the Start Your Private Practice Program! We will be re-opening soon!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitistwww.huckleberryspeech.comwww.instagram.com/huckleberryspeechwww.facebook.com/huckleberryspeechhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Huckleberry-Therapy-LlcWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever thought about starting a private practice out of your house?This episode with Kathy Hindman, a speech-language pathologist in Lawrenceville, NJ, is one of my most popular episodes to date, and I can attest that to so many SLPs being interested in her on the side, in-home practice.Kathy Hindman has over twenty years of experience that includes evaluating and treating children and young adults in a variety of settings: from working several years in an intensive behavioral-based program for students with autism and developmental disabilities to working for local preschool programs and elementary schools to spending many years working in Early Intervention with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with various delays and challenges in all areas of development. In this episode, we get into the details and talk all about what it takes to run a speech therapy private practice out of your own home. We also talk about what she had to learn along the way and the little mistakes she has made that turned into learning experiences.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Time and expense involved in creating space in your homeTips for using SEO to get discovered onlineDeciding when the timing is right for youMistakes that turn into learning experiencesWhere you can advertise your in-home businessKathy went into private practice because she had the safety of a solid income coming in and was able to slowly build it up. I think this is what a lot of SLPs are most interested in, so I am glad Kathy shared that with us.I also love that she mentioned how simple it was to set up her private practice in her home! It does not have to be super complicated or expensive, so if that is something that has worried you, don’t let that hold you back!If you are ready to start your private practice whether it is in your home or not, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System.I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com/ to learn more.Resources Mentioned: www.connections-speechtherapy.comwww.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you feel called to do more as an SLP? Quintina Briscoe, my guest in this episode, felt the exact same way before she started her private practice during the pandemic.Quintina Briscoe is a speech-language pathologist, mentor, and clinic owner in the greater D.C. area. She went from being a solo private practitioner, just seeing clients on the side of her school job to employing many therapists, having a brick-and-mortar clinic, and serving clients via telephone therapy in her private practice.In this episode, Quintina tells us a story about being in the school setting and realizing that she was ready to do something greater. I think a lot of SLPs can connect to this story whether they are in a school or a hospital setting. There is only so much we can do without limitations when we are in them. Luckily, Quintina is walking us through exactly what she did to become a private practice owner once she realized she could do so much more.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Being in a space that you can grow inTrying to determine your path for private practiceOutsourcing for the growth of your businessNavigating rapid growthWhy it doesn’t matter what kind of area you live inFilling gaps in the SLP worldUnderstanding your responsibilityI completely agree with what Quintina said about being made for more and being able to do much more than she could if she had stayed in her school job.If you find yourself in the same situation as Quintina, you have choices. You can either stay where you are and hope it gets better, or you can create a new job for yourself through private practice.Starting a private practice is so much easier if you know the right steps to follow. Learn more about the ins and outs of private practice by watching our FREE on-demand training: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.To get started with your speech therapy private practice sooner, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. This is happening so soon, and I don’t want you to miss out!Resources Mentioned: www.theslpsocial.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theslpsocial_https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitliststartyourprivatepractice.com/webinarWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you dream of your last year in the school setting? Does the idea of leaving your school job to work for yourself interest you?My guest, Ruth Marquez, started her speech therapy private practice on the side of her school job, and she just recently left it to pursue her private practice full-time!Ruth Marquez opened the doors of Be Brave Speech Therapy in June 2020. Since then, she has done many evaluations which have led to continuous therapy sessions, and countless collaborations with families. In 2021, after a year of being a private practice owner on the side of being a full-time school-based SLP, Ruth decided to go all in and work on her private practice full-time! She is excited to have the time, freedom, and flexibility to help more families and children in need. From her pros and cons list to her marketing strategy, we are getting into what Ruth did to begin her private practice and how she was able to leave her school job after just one year!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What to do when you feel limited in your settingAcknowledging gaps in service and filling itWhy you should talk to someone about wanting to start a private practiceWhat to do when you’re on the fence about starting a private practiceThe collaboration that you get to have with parents outside of the school settingWhat to do if you want to start but you’re moving “soon”Starting to market a new private practiceHow fear can overcomplicate your processDeciding what and how you are willing to invest in yourselfRuth is a wonderful example of someone who had a lot of doubt and fear but decided to invest in herself and her future by following the step-by-step Start Your Private Practice System!I love hearing stories like these, and I know how motivating they are for all of you! Send a message to Ruth over on FB or IG and let her know what your number one takeaway is from this episode. She will love to hear from you!If you're ready to learn more about how private practice can help you meet your professional, personal and financial goals just like Ruth, don’t forget to sign up for my brand new FREE training over at startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar! To get started with your speech therapy private practice sooner, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. This is happening so soon, and I don’t want you to miss out!Resources Mentioned: www.bebravespeechtherapy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bebravespeechtherapyhttps://www.facebook.com/bebravespeechtherapyhttps://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitliststartyourprivatepractice.com/webinarWhere We Can Connect: Follow the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you been thinking about private practice for a long time, but you aren't sure if you're ready?A lot of SLPs have internal worries and fears related to whether they are ready to start a private practice, and those often come from impostor syndrome which is something that we have talked a lot about here on the podcast.People feel like they need to be experts to start a private practice, but if you wait to become an expert, you will never feel expert enough to start.In this episode, I am talking to you about three ways to know if you are ready to start a private practice!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What you must absolutely have before startingTaking back your flexibility and freedom through private practiceWhy you need to decide to be ready for private practiceRealizing that you are resourceful and qualified enoughYou might realize during this episode that you are done waiting and that you are ready to start your private practice. I want you to send me a DM on Instagram @theindependentclinican with the word “ready”. Let's talk about what private practice could mean for you in your life!If you're curious about private practice and want to make sure you're ready, you can also watch our FREE private practice training: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar!Get notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System by heading over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist!Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistwww.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinarWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does freedom mean to you?One of the top reasons why SLPs start their own private practice is because they want freedom. In this episode, we are talking all about what freedom and independence mean as a clinician and how you can get more of it through private practice.I’ll never forget the feeling I had when I accepted my first private practice client and realized that I was going to be able to use private practice as the vehicle to freedom in my own life. It was truly thrilling, and I am so glad that I took that leap 15 years ago!We are getting into that story and why I think that everyone deserves that feeling too.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The independence that comes with owning a businessHow and why I began my private practiceThe thrill I felt when I realized I could create my own freedomThe steps you can take to have professional, personal and financial freedomI truly believe that the only way to truly have professional, personal and financial freedom is by owning your own business and in our cases, private practice, because there is nothing more independent than owning your own business.Remember, if you want more freedom, you have to do something about it! Make a plan and take action!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. If you are ready to get started, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity.If you're ready to get more FREEDOM from your private practice and want to learn the steps, you can also watch our *brand new* free training www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar!Resources Mentioned: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistwww.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinarWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever thought about offering mobile fees? Are you wondering how to regroup, rebound, and truly grow a mobile fees business after COVID? Do you want to know more about the realities of starting a private practice with a business partner? My guests, George Barnes MS CCC-SLP and Allison Mataras MA CCC-SLP, are joining me in this episode to cover all of these topics.George and Allie started their company, FEESible Swallow Solutions, in January of 2020 - just before the pandemic started. This came from years of working in hospitals and feeling like not enough patients were getting access to the instrumental swallowing exams they needed. Now, they bring the quality of a hospital swallow evaluation to their patient’s facility for a fraction of the time and cost. This allows patients to avoid the risk of going to the hospital and stay in the comfort of their own bed with family by their side.We get into the need for mobile instrumental swallow evaluations as well as how they navigated their brand new business during the pandemic as business partners. Their energy and enthusiasm about their services and professional goals are inspiring and motivating throughout our entire conversation. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Defining the needs for services in the fieldDefining your own professional needsSteps to take to lay the groundwork for your businessThe value of doing a SWOT analysisNavigating a new business during the pandemicHow to divvy up responsibilities with a business partnerDifferent approaches you can take with marketingOvercoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and challenging yourself How to guarantee expertise for yourselfGeorge and Allie are a great example of an effective partnership based on mutual respect, shared goals, and just enough differences to be stronger together when they join forces.While they thought their company would never get off the ground, they managed to turn a terrible situation into an opportunity to help underserved communities get the swallow evaluations they needed. I am so inspired and motivated by that, and I hope you are too.There is such a need for mobile instrumental swallow evaluations, and if you are interested in learning more about that, I highly recommend that you connect with George and Allie and check out their freebie linked below!If you are ready to get started with starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity.Resources Mentioned: https://www.feesibleswallowsolutions.com/https://www.instagram.com/dysphagiadude/https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistFreebie: How to get FEES in your facilityWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you interested in working with adults? Are you interested in learning from a fairly new SLP who built a specialty practice to full-time within six months?Katie Brown, who is joining me in this episode, is who you want to hear from if either of these (or both) are of interest to you!Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. She owns a private practice called Neuro Speech Solutions which specializes in therapy for adults with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders. Katie is passionate about providing meaningful, functional therapy to those with aphasia and cognitive impairments related to stroke and TBI. Outside of her private practice, Katie is active in the SLP community. She is an advocate for person-centered care and creates digital materials aiming to help other medical SLPs feel more confident in providing personally relevant therapy. Katie is a mentor for the Start Your Private Practice Program and an SLP consultant for the aphasia app company, Tactus Therapy. She volunteers for several non-profits and provides a monthly workshop for brain injury survivors.In this conversation, Katie and I talk about what happens when SLPs decide that they've had it in traditional settings and want to work outside of the box. We also get into how she got started in her specialty, what it took to grow her private practice so quickly and so much more.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What it’s like to start a private practice early in your careerWhy you need to always be talking about your private practiceThe difference between being helpful and being salesyCreating community over competition with other SLPsLimiting beliefs that might deter you from starting a private practiceWhy you should find a mentor to guide youKatie is a shining example of what is possible in private practice. She followed the step-by-step plan, did the work, and built a private practice that she's proud of by being a part of the Start Your Private Practice program. She is one of my top success stories, and I'm very proud of what she's done! If you were inspired by Katie or have questions about the program and whether it's right for you, please reach out to Katie via Instagram. You can find her @NeuroSpeechSolutions - https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions!If you are ready to get started with starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity.Resources Mentioned: https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/slpshttps://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutionshttps://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are so many benefits to having a private practice, but one of the most desirable benefits is the ability to have a flexible schedule.Kelsey Martin, who is joining me in this episode, knows all about the balance that private practice can offer. She created a private practice so that she could spend as much time as possible with her young children while financially providing for her family as an SLP and business owner.Kelsey is the owner of Playful Communication in Waxhaw, North Carolina. She specializes in serving the pediatric population and particularly enjoys working with children ages birth to 5 and those that have Down syndrome like her sweet boy, Isaac. Kelsey is married to Nate, and they have two beautiful children - Isaac and Rae. Her kiddos are her inspiration for her private practice and the flexibility it allows. She keeps her practice "small on purpose" to allow her to be with her children and show up for all of life's big and little moments with them! Kelsey explains in the episode that she “struck gold” because she was able to build something that is perfect for her and her family, so we dive into how she started her private practice, what her days look like, why she is staying small right now and so much more.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Shifting from being work-focused to family-focusedSlowly making your private practice presentDesigning a private practice that helps you reach your goalsDefining success as a business ownerMaking decisions with confidenceIntentionally thinking of yourself as a CEOI love that Kelsey has consistently trusted the timing of her life and the growth of her private practice. She is using her private practice as a vehicle to take control of her professional, personal and financial life while helping herself and her family. I can’t wait to see what she does next!Being able to help her throughout her journey has been so amazing. She was once in the Start Your Private Practice program, but she has now moved onto my higher-level program which is helping her get to the six-figure level and grow her private practice.If you're already earning about $2,000 a month in private practice and you need help increasing your income, hiring a terrific team, getting systems in place, and becoming a CEO, head on over to sixfigureprivatepractice.com. My FREE webinar for established private practitioners, How to Grow Your Private Practice to the Six Figure Level and Beyond, is on June 15th at 9pmEST!Resources Mentioned: Sixfigureprivatepractice.comwww.playfulcommunication.comfacebook.com/playfulcommunicationhttps://www.instagram.com/playfulcommunicationWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever thought about the cost of not starting a private practice? Have you thought about it both in terms of the money you could be earning and also the time you could be spending doing things you love?One reason why SLPs put off starting private practices is that they worry that they need a lot of money for startup costs.In this episode, I am flipping the script and talking about the cost of not starting your private practice.We tend to think about financial costs, but there are also time costs, psychological costs, and emotional costs. I am breaking down each of these!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The monetary cost of starting a private practiceWhat you do need to pay for to start a private practiceUsing your private practice to speed up the process of paying off debtThe cost associated with telling people noHidden costs of private practiceConsidering what you are missing out onBy saying no and deciding not to get set up, you have lost out on some income that you could have had in your bank account!I want you to commit to starting your private practice now. Stop waiting! You are qualified and I can help you with the business aspect of it.If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.If you are not sure if The Start Your Private Practice Program can help you, DM me on Instagram @IndependentClinician to talk about it!Resources Mentioned: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlisthttps://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you waiting until you have all of your ducks in a row before you start your private practice?I hear this a lot because many SLPs are concerned about timing especially if they are in the middle of moving. I totally get that, but there are definitely things you can do to get started whether you are physically moving or just moving into private practice.In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Donnelly, and we are talking about her journey into private practice which actually began when she moved to a new city!Nicole Donnelly is the owner of Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC located in New Buffalo, MI. She has always had a dream of opening her own practice but never truly believed it was more than a dream. She is pleased to announce that she decided to take a leap in July 2020, join Start Your Private Practice, and not look back. Her dream is finally her reality and she feels so blessed to have the opportunity to change the lives of children and families in her community through her private practice, Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC. At Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC, her mission is to better the lives of children and their families by providing high-quality speech-language therapy services in a private practice setting. A sunflower typically produces greater than 1,000 seeds. Just as a sunflower produces seeds, a Speech-Language Pathologist produces seeds of knowledge, advice, and guidance so that together, as a team, they can help children reach their full potential. Throughout the life of a sunflower, it grows toward the sun. The goal of her practice is to provide children with the nurture and nutrients needed to become successful communicators as they, too, grow toward the sun.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Advice for those that want to open a private practice but are movingGetting clients in a new cityHow to create flexibility in your private practiceResponding to the need of the communityMaking sure your needs are being metBelieving in yourself and your ability to open a private practiceWhen Nicole moved to a new city, she decided to create a new job for herself instead of looking for a new job. With the help of my Start Your Private Practice program, she is now very happy and her clients are too!Nicole is proof that you can get up and running quickly and fill a void in your community.I hope you learn a lot from this episode especially if you find yourself in a similar season. Even if you are not in the middle of moving, Nicole has such great advice for those starting a private practice!We are re-opening enrollment for Start Your Private Practice this week! Click here to join us: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com!Resources Mentioned: www.sunflowerspeechtherapyllc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SunflowerSpeechTherapy.NicoleDonnellyhttps://www.instagram.com/sunflowerspeechtherapyllchttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Candy-Apple-Speechwww.PrivatePracticeCourse.comWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Would you like to make more money as a speech-language pathologist? There are a lot of people who would, but very few people are talking about it!I want to introduce you to the concept of multiple streams of income. You have likely heard about this before!In this episode, I am talking to you about how this can work for you and how you can add your first or next stream of income.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Not being dependent on one streamIdeas for income streams that you can haveMaking sure you are not financially vulnerableWhat happens over time when you have multiple streamsI highly encourage you to consider what type of income streams you can add to your life in order to diversify your income, make more money, build wealth, and make sure that you are not vulnerable if something happens to your primary stream of income.By sharing my own story with this and walking you through the importance of it (especially as women), I hope you see that this is not only totally possible for you but is incredibly beneficial!If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.Resources Mentioned: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mentors show you the way when you’re doing something you’ve never done before, and they help you achieve success better and faster than they did. They save you so much time, money, and frustration. Don’t you agree?In this episode, I am joined by Pamela Jackson Rowe, and we are discussing how she became a speech-language pathologist and a business owner as well as what mentorship has meant to her, and why she's also so committed to being a mentor herself.Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP is the Clinical Director of Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, LLC, an Adult and Pediatric Therapy Practice with six Florida locations. Her practice provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapy services in 18 counties within the state of Florida. Pamela is co-author of Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and Start Your Engines. As a continuing partner with various state agencies, Pamela enjoys empowering individuals to communicate and use their voice within their community.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Finding the population that feels exhilarating to youWhat stops some SLPs from starting a private practiceHow to keep your private practice cost-effectiveTips for hiring peopleFlexibilities of private practiceResources/gifts for new SLPsHow to stop second-guessing yourselfPamela and I are both committed to mentoring the next generation of SLPs in private practice because we want the field to grow in ways that previous generations could never imagine!I want you to take some time to get to know who you are and the passion you have for the field as you begin to start the process of starting your private practice. This will be crucial for you, your patients, and your private practice!I highly recommend picking up both of Pamela’s books linked in the resources section for additional guidance!Don’t forget that Spring Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice System is getting ready to open, so make sure you're on the waitlist www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist!Resources Mentioned: http://speechorlando.comhttps://www.instagram.com/speechorlandoStart Your Engines: A Road Map For Your Clinical Fellowship Year Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practicewww.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlistWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does making a difference in your own life and the life of others fire you up?In this episode, Sarina Murrell is talking to us all about how she decided to relight her own fire after experiencing burnout by starting her own private practice!Sarina Murrell is more than a speech-language pathologist. She is a parent coach, an educator, a conference presenter, and now - a private practice owner. Sarina has been in education for over 12 years and in speech for about 10 years, and she has taught at all levels- from preschool to university. Sarina has worked in medical operations services for cleft-lip/palate, children’s hospitals in NICU/PICU and outpatient feeding clinics, autism centers, home-based early intervention, private and public schools, and private practice services across the US, Ecuador, and China. She is the founder and director of The Airplane Spoon - a private practice providing support for babies, children, and parents in feeding, communication and coaching.After realizing that she was not able to serve her ideal population in the way that she really wanted to, she decided to take the leap, join the Start Your Private Practice System and never look back, so she is talking all about that in this episode.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The feeling of burnoutDefining an ideal population of patientsBeing able to control your own growth planTaking advantage of the steps that are provided to youUnderstanding and accepting constant strugglesThe many different paths you can take in private practiceI want you to ask yourself if you are in a position that allows you to make the difference that you want to make. If you are not, I encourage you to take control of who you serve and how you serve them just like Sarina did.Sarina is one of my students in the Start Your Private Practice System, and it's been wonderful to watch her build her private practice from scratch. Whether you've been interested in starting a private practice for a long time or you're just getting into it, I hope this episode inspires you to take action.Get started by watching my FREE Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side!Don’t forget that Spring Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice System is getting ready to open, so make sure you're on the waitlist www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist!Resources Mentioned: FREE Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the SideStart Your Private Practice Waitlist www.theairplanespoon.cominstagram.com/theairplanespoonhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected] We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine if you could follow a step-by-step program to help you go from overworked and overwhelmed to treating ideal clients, working for yourself on your own time, and making the money that you deserve as a masters-level clinician.Doesn’t that sound amazing?! That is what the Start Your Private Practice program is for!In this episode, I am sharing why I created the Start Your Private Practice program. You are also hearing from some of my students who are all SLPs in various settings that were able to become successful private practitioners!This information is invaluable for those of you that have been on the fence about joining the program or if this is the first time you are hearing about it.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The many ways private practice allows for work/life balanceHow private practice allows SLPs to look out for themselvesWho private practice is forHow SLPs are able to help more people with a private practiceThe stories of four students from the programYou CAN work with your ideal clients and provide the exact type and frequency of treatment that they need to make amazing progress. You CAN leave work every day knowing that you truly made a difference instead of feeling frustrated.Do not let burnout, overwhelm and frustration become your story when there is an opportunity for you to build a private practice that better serves you and your clients.You owe it to yourself to check out this program!Enrollment for Start Your Private Practice is NOW OPEN! Head on over to www.privatepracticecourse.com for help starting your speech therapy private practice! The doors are open until 11:59 pm PST on Friday, April 30th, so don’t miss your chance!Resources Mentioned: www.privatepracticecourse.comWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you ready to hear a no-nonsense, straightforward story about starting a private practice?In this episode, Danni Augustine is describing the steps that she took to get her private practice off of the ground and her motivations for doing so through a keep-it-simple approach.Danni has been an SLP for 5 years. After working in a variety of settings, she found her love for dyslexia intervention, myofunctional therapy, feeding and all things birth-3. Not only has diving into these areas helped her business but it allowed her to fall in love with the SLP field again. She went from almost switching careers to now having a "boutique-style" private practice in Baton Rouge, LA, serving families in an office and home setting. Connecting with families and building relationships is what gets her up every morning (and her 20 cent coffee of course). In addition to her love for therapy, she has found a new passion for helping other SLPs gain freedom in their finances and their careers. She is hoping to build a community of SLPs grounded in transparency, humility and understanding the immense value of having a plan.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How it can be hard to make a difference in certain settingsWhy you don’t have to have an entrepreneurial mindset to start a private practiceMaking responsible financial decisions before starting a private practice to take the pressure offExamples of ways to keep your overhead lowTaking intentional stepsThe many different ways you can have a private practiceI love that Danni talks about how she didn’t originally have any interest in private practice, but she felt like she had to start one. Now, she enjoys the four F’s of private practice: freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and finances.Danni’s keeps everything simple, and it made getting started way less overwhelming. I hope listening to this episode inspires, teaches and pushes you to start your private practice because if Danni can do it, so can you!I want to remind you that Danni followed the steps in the Start Your Private Practice System, and Spring Enrollment for that is getting ready to open! Make sure you're on the waitlist www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist!Resources Mentioned: www.thrivetherapiesla.comSpeechGoods Podcastwww.instagram.com/speechgoodswww.instagram.com/thrive_speechandliteracyStart Your Private Practice Waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you struggle with burnout, imposter syndrome or feeling like you’re not able to do your best work?Mary Burns is joining me in this episode to talk about how she designed a private practice that has helped her move past those feelings and into a more sustainable lifestyle. She is also giving her advice on how you can do the same.Mary Burns is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified patient advocate. She has worked as an SLP since 2014 and is fiercely passionate about person-centered care and rural healthcare access. Although her academic training was certainly formative, Mary considers her experiences as both a patient and a caregiver to be the most influential on her career.Mary launched her private practice, Overland Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation, in 2018. Her practice continues to grow and change. Today, Mary is proud to offer mobile FEES to 22 counties across Oregon as well as in-home therapy to adults in central Oregon.Mary also works as a mentor for The Medical SLP Collective and an instructor of McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program. She also recently launched her passion project, The Sustainable Clinician, exploring new ways to help clinicians improve job satisfaction and sustainability through developing the internal skills that grad school forgot.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Why you need to realize that you don’t have to be good at everything or help everybodyHow to choose your population based on how you want to serve peopleCommon feelings and symptoms of burnoutWhy having autonomy in your work is so beneficial There’s no such thing as a perfect private practiceWhat it’s like to have an adult-focused practiceThe benefits of mobile therapyCreating a more balanced life was crucial for Mary, and I think we can all agree on the importance of that.If you are struggling with the same feelings that Mary had before she started her private practice, I really hope you got a lot of value out of hearing her story.Mary actually got started by joining the Start Your Private Practice System, and Spring Enrollment for Start Your Private Practice System is opening SOON! Make sure you're on the waitlist www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist!Resources Mentioned: www.overlandslp.comwww.thesustainableclinician.comThe Sustained Clinician mailing listwww.Instagram.com/overlandslpwww.facebook.com/overlandslpStart Your Private Practice Waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is so important for us as professionals to create a safe space for ourselves and for our patients. Don’t you agree?Private practice allows us to do that.I am talking all about this with Emily McCullough from Parade Pediatric Speech Therapy which is a practice that is committed to providing a safe space for all kids and families on their communication journey.Emily has more than 10 years of experience helping children and teens gain the communication skills they need to connect and interact meaningfully with the people in their lives. She believes that every child brings unique gifts and insights into the therapy process and that parents and caregivers know their child best. Emily values her partnerships with parents and caregivers and working as a team to help children feel proud, successful and empowered communicators! She has extensive training and clinical experience in articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, autism, and communication disorders in bilingual and culturally and linguistically diverse children. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Emily received her B.A. in Spanish from Guilford College in North Carolina and her M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology.Emily lives in Austin, TX. For fun, she enjoys getting outside, composing music, reading and spending time with her wife and dog.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The benefits of teletherapy for SLPs and studentsWhat it takes to start a teletherapy private practiceHow private practice allows you to create a safe space for yourself and your patientsWhy being yourself as an SLP encourages your students to be themselvesHow private practice allows for the freedom and ability to lead with your own valuesI love this conversation with Emily because it really highlights how private practice allows SLPs to create an ideal work environment that suits their interests, personality and season of life. I think it's really important for there to be more diversity in the field and also for there to be more diverse options for our patients, so I am glad you got to hear how Emily does this at her private practice.Emily actually got started by joining the Start Your Private Practice System, and we are re-opening the doors to this really soon!Head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist for help starting your speech therapy private practice! Don’t miss your chance!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com/ to learn more.Resources Mentioned: www.paradespeech.comhttps://www.instagram.com/parade_speechhttps://www.facebook.com/paradespeechStart Your Private Practice Waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I used to think that SLPs and OTs went into private practice because they were greedy and all about the money. I was so wrong, but does that ring true for you too?I realized quickly that’s not the case, and that is what we are talking about in this episode along with the shame and stigma around private practice being all about money.I am getting into the real reasons why SLPs and OTs choose private practice as their path!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The shame and stigma around private practice being all about moneyOne of the main reasons SLPs choose this professionWhy waiting for a salary increase doesn’t have to be your storyHow private practice can help you create what you wantThe six F’s of why SLPs choose private practiceDo the reasons we talk about in this episode sound like ones that interest you too?I would love to know which one of the F’s talked about in this episode is the one that drives you toward private practice the most.Remember, it is okay to want more, but remember, if you want it, you have to go out there and create it. There are so many reasons why this can be the perfect path for you.Head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist for help starting your speech therapy private practice! The doors are only open for a few days, so don’t miss your chance!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com/ to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Start Your Private Practice Waitlist Episode with Ruth BassWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you ready to hear a story about taking a leap of faith into private practice?A lot of people probably think that starting a private practice during a pandemic isn’t a good idea, but that is the opposite of how this story goes.I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Calonda Henry from Broad Horizons Speech Therapy.Calonda Henry M.S. CCC-SLP, is the owner of Broad Horizons Speech Therapy, a certified Woman and Minority owned practice in the state of Florida. She specializes in early childhood language delays and school-age speech and language disorders. The vast majority of her career has been devoted to advocating for all children and families to get the services as well as the support they need. In addition to serving clients in the clinic office, Broad Horizons serves local agencies and schools within the community. While others are waiting for a “better time” to start, Calonda decided to go for it! In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What it was like to start a private practice during a pandemicNavigating the world of business as an SLPThe benefit of marketing early onThe value of having mentors in graduate programsWhy representation is so importantHow to get help with contractsMaking investments for the betterment of your businessCalonda decided to let her imposter syndrome go and follow through with her dream of being a business owner. This is so impressive given the timeframe in which she started her private practice and the success she has seen already!I hope this episode motivates you to start marketing your private practice so you can take control of your professional, personal and financial life!Head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist for help starting your speech therapy private practice! You will be notified as soon as we open the doors for Spring enrollment!Resources Mentioned: Broad Horizons Speech Therapy WebsiteBroad Horizons Speech Therapy on FacebookBroad Horizons Speech Therapy on InstagramCalonda on InstagramThe Private Practice Clinic FormsStart Your Private Practice Waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on FacebookShow notes available at www.independentclinician.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do some private practitioners seem to get clients effortlessly while others struggle?It’s simple. If people don’t know about you, they can’t hire you.In today’s episode, I am talking all about marketing and why marketing is hard for most SLPs, but most importantly, what you can do about it.If you spend a little bit of money, you have potential to actually make a whole lot more, so I am providing you with some strategies and helping you with your marketing confidence in this episode.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:You don’t have to be pushy to put yourself out thereA background in marketing isn’t necessary to be successfulMarketing is simpler than most people thinkMarketing is an expense, but it is also an investmentA simple equation to figure out your ROIWhy it's better to pay in timeYou can't start to build word of mouth marketing if you don't put yourself out thereI hope this episode motivates you to start marketing your private practice!Don’t forget to grab my amazing marketing resources for 65% off! Head over to privatepracticemarketingbundle.com to learn cost-effective marketing strategies that work.If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist , or if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.Resources Mentioned: The Private Practice Marketing Bundle Start Your Private Practice Waitlist Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you interested in learning more about private pay only private practices?I get emails all the time from people who want to know if private pay only private practices are sustainable.I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Tera Sumpter from Seeds of Learning.Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP is the founder and Speech-Language Pathologist at Seeds of Learning, LLC where she specializes in executive functioning, literacy development, and other learning disabilities. She is the developer of an integrated cognitive processing model for assessment and treatment. Tera is invited to present nation-wide and internationally on her integrative learning model and executive functioning. Tera is the author of The Seeds of Learning: A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy & Executive Functioning.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How a niche can help you growWhy you need to be open to where your path takes youWhat it's like to run a private pay only practicesThe benefit of working with families that are willing to pay without insuranceThe sustainability of private practiceWhy it’s important to pay your team for collaboration timeHow mistakes in your path allow for learning opportunitiesI hope this episode with Tera inspires you to create a business that you are proud of, that brings steady and growing income, and that serves your clients, your community, your therapists and you.Don’t forget that I am offering amazing marketing resources for a limited time! Just head over to privatepracticemarketingbundle.com to learn cost effective marketing strategies that work.If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist , or if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.Resources Mentioned: Website: Seeds of Learning Seeds of Learning Professional Development Follow Tera on Instagram Like Seeds of Learning on Facebook "Going All in With Private Practice" With Amanda Townsend SLP The Private Practice Marketing Bundle Start Your Private Practice Waitlist Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You are not an imposter, so why do you have imposter syndrome? This is one of the main things that stops SLPs from starting and growing private practices.I am talking all about this in today’s episode and giving you some strategies to break through it!You’ll learn what impostor syndrome is, why SLPs are so susceptible to it and most importantly, how to finally shake it off. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What imposter syndrome isQuestions you might ask yourself if you struggle with imposter syndromeWhy you need to start taking your own adviceThe importance of recognizing that you’re enoughHow imposter syndrome manifests in relation to starting private practicesWhat you need to do to get over these feelingsRemember, you are not an imposter, you are a helper.Don't wait to become an expert to start your private practice or you'll never start. Start now and become an expert as you grow your private practice. If this episode struck a chord with you, send me a message on Instagram. Let's talk about what's holding you back and whether or not I can help you move forward! Resources Mentioned: The Private Practice Marketing Bundle Facebook Group: SLP Private Practice BeginnersWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on FacebookShow notes available at www.independentclinician.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if you could create a private practice that served the population you’re passionate about and allowed you to serve as a consultant, author, speaker or parent education and empowerment coach?It is possible to do more and think bigger - personally and professionally!I am talking all about this today with my guest, Crystal Sanford, from Sanford Autism Consulting.Crystal has been in the field of Speech Therapy for 20 years. Her areas of experience include social language disorders, language/articulation disorders as well as communication assessments and treatment for individuals with Autism. She also enjoys her leadership experiences in the field, such as mentoring Speech-Language Pathologists who are beginning their careers.Crystal became acquainted with Autism in a new way when her daughter was diagnosed with Autism. In 2016, Crystal was inspired to open Sanford Autism Consulting, a place where other Autism and special needs moms could find clarity, support, and HOPE for their IEP journey. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The importance and need for parent educationDifferent ways SLPS can increase their impactWhat to do when you realize that you can do moreAdvice for those that want to chart a different path as a private practitionerI hope that you were able to think of ways that you can make a bigger impact on a population that you care deeply about during this episode.It is so important that you don’t limit yourself!We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.Also, if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.Resources Mentioned: Sanford Autism Consulting Website: www.sdautismhelp.comConnect with Crystal on FacebookFollow Crystal on InstagramNot Just for Nannies: Special Families Caregiver ManualCrystal’s Podcast: Thriving Special FamiliesIEP Consultant Biz Builder ProgramFree Training: How to Start Your Private PracticeStart Your Private Practice WaitlistWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you feel like you're struggling with having the confidence to build a private practice? You might even have a private practice already and struggle with your confidence. I'm pulling one of the most popular episodes out of the archives this week to cover this topic because I think it is so important. Adrienne Fuller and I are talking all about having the confidence to follow your dreams. Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the clinical director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida. She earned her Master’s Degree at the University of New Hampshire and has worked in almost every setting as an SLP since. She is a recent graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small business program, is Co-Writer of the book, Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and has a new book, ‘Get Your Toddler Talking’ coming out in 2021. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The benefit of having a supportive networkNot letting the opinions of others define your pathWhy you don’t always have to leap into Private PracticeWays you can increase your income with Private PracticeIdeas for creating more income streams when you’re an SLPWhy you need to make the decisions that are right for youI hope that you were able to find some inspiring parallels between Adrienne’s story and your own whether you are a beginner or an established clinician.Remember that we all have our own paths as SLPs! All you have to do is find the confidence to make the decisions that are right for you and your dreams.We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.Resources Mentioned: SpeechBuilders Website: www.speechbuilders.orgFollow Adrienne on InstagramConnect with Speech Builders on FacebookPutting Your Dreams to Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy PracticeStart Your Private Practice WaitlistWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you wonder how to have a private practice that serves both you and your community? Have you ever wondered what that looks like as an immigrant? This episode is going to cover both of those things.Today on the podcast, Elan Hutchinson is joining me to talk about having a successful private practice as an immigrant.Elan Jolee Hutchinson was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She had the opportunity to attend undergraduate at Elmira College and graduate school at Howard University, so she moved to the states for her education. Elan started her private practice, The Speech Tool-Box, LLC in 2018 after spending time working in schools. She has enjoyed every minute of creating a practice that serves her community and her lifestyle. Even though she is in demand, she chooses to keep her practice small, so she is able to spend more time with her 13 month old son. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How to define where you need to improve in your careerWhat to do when you realize you need to make a change in the direction of your careerWhy Private practices allow you to make a bigger impact in your communityThe importance of creating flexibility in your private practiceHow private practice allows you to choose your own adventureThe fact that you can have a successful SLP private practice as an immigrantI hope that this episode with Elan inspires you to make an impact in your community through private practice and align yourself with the life that you want.You have the opportunity to choose your own adventure as an SLP, so go out and do it!If you are interested in learning more about the ins and outs of starting your own SLP Private Practice, I want to invite you to tune into my free webinar. Visit www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar to save your seat!If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.Resources Mentioned: The Speech Tool-Box, LLC Website: www.thespeechtoolbox.comFollow @thespeechtoolbox on InstagramFollow @nalejolee on InstagramFree Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the SideStart Your Private Practice WaitlistWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you dream bigger for your SLP business? This episode is full of inspiration and motivation for you to follow the dreams you have for your business.Today on the podcast, Sandy Dorsey is joining me to talk about her dream which is to serve underserved communities as an SLP, and how she is doing that.Sandy Dorsey is a global speech-language pathologist, advocate for special needs and diversity champion. ​For over 25 years, she has provided diagnostic and therapeutic speech therapy services to wide-ranging populations in underserved communities. Sandy works to equip the hardest-to-reach children through her practice, All About Speech, located in New York City. In July 2017, Sandy’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable children prompted her to start Smiles for Speech, a non-profit organization, offering sustainable access to speech and therapy resources to children around the world. Sandy also serves as an adjunct professor at an HBCU (historically black college/university) training marginalized, future generations of visionaries and leaders. Sandy’s vision is for children all over the world not to be bound by color, socioeconomic status or location and receive access to speech therapy resources in order to reach their full potential. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Sandy started her private practiceWhat it took to turn her non-profit dream into a realityWhy it’s okay to start before you’re readyWhat obstacles you might face and what to do about themThe need for SLPs in underserved communities Different ways SLPs can create impactI hope you are inspired after listening to this episode and take this final piece of advice from Sandy: “Start wherever you are, do not limit yourself or ever worry about being perfect.”Go out and follow your SLP Private Practice dreams!If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.Resources Mentioned: Sandy's Private Practice Website: https://www.allaboutspeechnyc.com/Smiles for Speech: https://www.smilesforspeech.org/ Follow @allaboutspeechnyc on InstagramFollow @SmilesforSpeech on InstagramFacebook: All About Speech Smiles for Speech Volunteer to Smiles for SpeechDonate with Smiles for SpeechStart Your Private Practice WaitlistWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you ready to hear an exciting and reflective episode?Today on the podcast, we are talking about two major milestones: the 100th episode and my 40th birthday!From my very first episode to episodes that almost didn’t air and more, I am celebrating some of the biggest lessons I've learned since starting a podcast and recognizing some of the amazing guests that helped me get to where I am today. I am also covering what the future holds for the show.From there, I am sharing with you a recap of my career thus far, lessons from my life and some plans and goals that I have for the future. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:What has changed since the very first episodeStories of the guests I’ve had on the show How I started my own private practiceWhat my mission is for my 40th yearThe plans I have for the future of the podcast, my business and my lifeTell me what your favorite episode of the podcast has been so far! Send me a DM over on Instagram!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com/ to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Free Webinar: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the SideStart Your Private Course WaitlistSix Figure Private PracticePrivate Practice for Beginners Facebook GroupWhere We Can Connect: Subscribe to the PodcastFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on FacebookShow notes available at https://www.independentclinician.com/blog/category/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lauren Meglen is a former school SLP who transitioned to full-time private practice in the Rochester, MN area. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey into private practice and what that looked like for her. She talks about how she decided on a whim to start her private practice and her experience with bringing on employees. She shares so much great wisdom and advice on ditching perfectionism and why you should go for your dreams of private practiceWhat we discuss: Her career journey as a SLP and how she started her private practiceHer experience with bringing on employeesThe big goals that she has for her practiceLessons she’s learned about letting go of perfectionism Links:Six Figure Private PracticeEntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important GoalsFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing LessThe Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run ItselfOwl Therapy ServicesOwl Therapy Services FacebookStart Your Private Practice Webinar For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you ready to start your private practice? If you’ve been thinking about getting support from the Start Your Private Practice system but haven’t fully decided to go for it yet, you’ll definitely want to hear this episode as I am joined by 4 mentors of the program, Claudia, Tommy, Adrienne and Bobby. In this episode, the mentors and I chat about what led them to the program, the people who tend to succeed in it and how having a private practice has helped them level up in business and life!What we discuss: What the culture of the group is like What traits you need to be successful in the program and private practiceBenefits that you get from being apart of the groupAdvice for people on the fence about starting their private practice Links:All Things Speech TherapyDuncan Lake Speech TherapySpeechBuilders Speech and Language TherapySpeech Bubble TherapyStart Your Private Practice WaitlistStart Your Private Practice For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2021 might be the year that you finally start your private practice. We all went through so much in 2020 and through that year, I watched countless people start their own private practice. I also saw many others pivot their business overnight in the midst of a pandemic. And even some who expanded their businesses vastly, bringing on more clients and employees. In this episode, you’ll hear what could happen if you take the steps needed and finally make your private practice dreams a reality in 2021.What we discuss: The hope we all have for the futureHow I feel about 2020What I did to help clients transition to teletherapy in 2020What I saw private practitioners accomplish in 2020Why you have a choice to make Links:Start Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private PracticeFree Webinar For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you allow yourself to stay in fear mode, you won’t ever get to the outcome that you desire. You have to learn to overcome the fears that are holding you back! In this episode, I talk about why you need to do what you need to do to get your message out there and start chasing the career and life you want! What we discuss: Whether or not there are benefits in waitingWhy you have to step out of your comfort zoneWhat I teach SLPs in my programs Links:Start Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private PracticeFree Webinar For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claudia Hamilton Davisson is a private practitioner based out of Michigan and a mentor for my Start Your Private Practice program. Claudia has been a SLP for over three decades and has worked in so many different areas of the business. In this episode, Claudia shares how she started her business as a private practitioner on the side of her job. She talks about the reasons she was drawn to private practice and the areas where she sees other private practitioners get stuck in their business. We also talk about where she sees most of her referrals come from and her advice for someone who is unsure if opening their own private practice is the right move for them. What we discuss: What her career has been like as a SLPWhat made Claudia entertain the idea of starting a private practiceIssues she’s seen other SLPs in the program have within their businessHer advice for someone who isn’t sure if they can get into private practice Links:All Things Speech Therapy, LLCMentoring MommyGoogle My BusinessStart Your Private Practice WaitlistStart Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private Practice For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the biggest reasons I hear from SLPs about what’s holding them back from starting private practice: the fear of getting sued. In this episode, I am talking all about getting your practice set up the right way from the beginning and why you need to get your ducks in a row to minimize the risks of starting your private practice!P.S. One easy way to decrease the risks associated with private practice is to make sure your clients sign the proper legal forms. Click here to grab The Clinic Forms and save!What we discuss: How to protect yourself and minimize your legal, personal and financial risksEasy ways to minimize your risks What essential protections you need (and about how much they cost)Documents you must have clients signThe biggest risk associated with starting a private practice Links:Start Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private PracticePrivate Practice Forms For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jessica Sekhorn is a private practitioner based out of the Houston, TX area. She started out as a SLPA in college and knew this was the career path she wanted to take. In this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a SLP and how she decided to start her practice, Thrive Speech Therapy. She even discusses how she uses SLPAs to help build her private practice. She talks about how she’s been able to set her private practice apart from others and how she’s gotten an influx of referral sources from getting contracts with insurance companies and creating an opt-in on her website. What we discuss: How her career was before starting her private practiceThe transitions she’s made since getting insurance contractsWhat she plans to delegate (and the surprising thing she doesn’t want to delegate)Her long-term goals for growing her private practiceHow she uses an opt-in to get more referrals and build a connection Links:Thrive Speech TherapyThe Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients: Start Your Own Speech, Occupational or Physical Therapy Private [email protected] Private Practice BeginnersWebinarStart Your Private Practice Waitlist For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every now and then I tend to go back to old business books I’ve read to get a fresh perspective on them. In this episode, I am talking about a business lesson that I pulled from a book that I’ve read and how it correlates to how a lot of speech language pathologists feel about their 9 to 5 jobs. I talk about what this means for these practitioners who may be considering private practice and how I can help you bridge the gap and step into the vision you have for your private practice.What we discuss: What I realized in rereading The E-MythThe parallel of that lesson and how a lot of SLPs feel at their jobsHow great clinicians aren’t always great business people Links:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About ItStart Your Private PracticeInstagram For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank you for listening to the Private Practice Success Stories PodcastI interview speech-language pathologists in private practice to share their lessons and journeys. Speech therapy graduate programs don't teach about private practice. I invite you to listen and learn!Links Mentioned: Free Training: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/webinarAdvanced Programs: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.comWork with Jena: DM me on Instagram @IndependentClinician See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tia Javier is a private practitioner and one of only 91 Spanish speaking speech-language pathologists in the state of Virginia. She is actually someone who I first came across when she joined the Start Your Private Practice program. Tia saw a huge need in the market for a bilingual private practice. In this episode, she shares how her student loans motivated her to make this decision, what a typical day in her practice looks like and her plans for the future. I really like Tia’s attitude and how she doesn’t look at obstacles as a set-back but instead figures out a way to overcome them. What we discuss: How Tia got into private practiceWhat she did to put her plan of starting a private practice into motionWhat her day to day life looks like within her practiceHer advice for SLPs who want to open a private practice Links:Speech Language ConnectionStart Your Private Practice WaitlistStart Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private Practice For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You’ve probably heard that as a private practice owner, you need a niche. I know a lot of practitioners worry about this. In this episode, I am sharing my thoughts on this idea that you need a niche for your private practice. You’ll hear why this isn’t the best logic for private practitioners to have as they’re getting their business started. I also talk about what you need to get more word-of-mouth marketing and why you need to learn to operate from an abundance mindset. What we discuss: My feelings about having a niche as a private practitionerWhy a niche may come further along in building your practiceTwo things that have to happen for you to get word-of-mouth marketingMy tips on learning to operate from an abundance mindset Links:Start Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private PracticeInstagram For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicki McRory is a private practitioner in the Santa Clarita, CA area who is on fire. In just 7 years of owning her private practice, she has hired over 320 employees and opened two brick and mortar locations. In our conversation, we discuss her early days as a SLP starting in the school setting and what brought her to the decision to start her practice. She shares what types of clients she serves, her experience of stepping into the role as a leader and how she’s navigated running her practice during the pandemic. What we discuss: What the start of her career as an SLP was like Her desire to create something unique and how this inspired her to start her own practice How she realized she needed to give up control and hire helpHow she made the decision to open up a second location Links:McRory Pediatric Services, Inc. InstagramFacebookFree Webinar For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hilary Frank is a private practitioner who started her business and has seen incredible successes over the past two years! In this episode, she gives her brilliant advice on ditching perfectionism while you grow your private practice. She chats about her journey from getting into this career path, her fellowship experience, why she got interested in private practice and how she made the decision to start her business, Chatterbugs. Hilary shares her biggest referral sources and how she stepped into the CEO role to make hiring decisions for her business. She also talks about her plans for expansion and creating more programs for her clients’ families. What we discuss: How she got into her career as an SLP from her background as an educatorWhat made her realize she wanted to go the private practice routeHow she navigated making hiring decisionsHer expansion plans for growing her private practice Links:ChatterbugsFree Webinar For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I was at the playground with my kids when I noticed the correlation between the various play obstacles and how they relate to what private practitioners face. As you build your private practice, you’ll undoubtedly face challenges but as you weave through and navigate those you’ll become better equipped and ready to take on new ones that come your way. In this episode, I am talking about the similarities between playgrounds and your private practice and sharing a few encouraging words for your journey. What we discuss: What I saw at the playground that reminded me of private practitioners How you can overcome obstacles you face Links:Start Your Private PracticeGrow Your Private Practice For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mattie Murrey-Tegels is a medical speech-language pathologist, professor, podcaster and founder of Fresh SLP. She shares how she got started in this career when she decided to go back to school and follow in the footsteps of a family member who was a speech-language pathologist. She and I talk about her own private practice and why she started Fresh SLP as a resource to help other speech-language pathologists get started in their careers. Mattie is very passionate about giving back and helping up-and-coming SLPs as they enter the field and I know you’re going to enjoy our conversation. What we discuss: How she got decided to get into speech-language pathologyWhy she wants to empower other SLPsMattie’s goal of growing her website and podcast to help even more peopleHer advice for people on finding a community and being brave Links:Fresh SLPThe Missing Link for SLPsInstagram For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vanessa Anderson-Smith owns a private practice that has seen a lot of successes over the past few years in her business. You might recognize Vanessa’s because we featured her on the blog a few years back where we shared how she went from having zero plans to a 4-month waitlist for her services. In this episode, I caught up with her to hear about how her business has grown since then. She shares her advice for opening a successful private practice in a rural area and advice for people with type B personalities who are thinking about private practice. She discusses the growth of her business including how she is opening a second location with room to expand it even further.What we discuss: The transition from her first job as an SLP to a private practice ownerHer experience with word of mouth marketingHow she chose her specialty around feeding therapyHer advice for opening a private practice in a rural area Links:From ‘No Plan’ to 4 Month Waitlist: Vanessa’s Private Practice Success StoryAnderson-Smith Speech Therapy For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Part two of our Student Success series where you’ll hear THREE SLPs who have successfully started Adult medical focused private practices and 3 SLPs who have started specialty or bilingual practices full-time or “on the side.” Can you have an adult only practice? The answer is YES! So finish listening to this episode and then sign up - so you can start this journey now.What we discuss: Reasons why medical-based SLPs become interested in starting private 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 course Links:The Start Your Private Practice System For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is a little different from most. I thought it would be interesting to bring on some of the SLPs from my program to talk about their experience in the course and how they’ve been able to start their private practice while still working their day job. They all have such incredible stories to share and I know you’ll get a lot from this episode!What we discuss: Reasons why many school SLPs become interested in private practiceThe 4 F’s that people seek when thinking about private practiceWhy I recommend starting your private practice on the sideInterviews with 6 of my students from the course Links:The Start Your Private Practice System For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theresa Richard is a SLP, founder of Mobile FEES, the Medical SLP Collective and host of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast. Theresa and I have been friends for years and I had her on to have a conversation about business and our mindset as two successful business owners. We talk a lot about the analysis paralysis that many people face when starting their private practice and why you should just commit and do it. We also chat about why mistakes are a great learning experience, how now is a great time to start your practice and why you should choose a specialization for the clients you serve. What we discuss: Our experiences of getting started out in our businessesHow you can get started inexpensivelyWhy you might want to consider starting your private practice as a side hustleThe reasoning behind why you should specialize your practice Links:Private Practice RoadmapMobile FEESThe Swallow Your Pride PodcastThe Medical SLP Collective For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Dean is a private practitioner who has been building his practice with early intervention contracts through regional centers. He started his business after moving to California and is now working to build his empire. David explains what his work looks like on a day-to-day basis and how he’s structured his business for growth and flexibility. David and I are similar in that we both believe that there are enough clients to go around. I just love his abundance mindset and his attitude about getting started even when you might not feel 100% ready. What we discuss: What his early career was like as a SLP coming out of grad schoolHis plan upon moving to California and how he ended up starting his private practiceHow he worked with regional centers to get referralsDavid’s words of wisdom around building confidence as a SLP Links:Key Communication SLS InstagramDavid’s Instagram For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tamala Close is a private practice owner and the founder of SLP Private Practice in Color. She got her start as a PA for a speech-language pathologist and decided to go back to school to pursue a path as a SLP. We talk about how she decided to start her private practice and what ultimately led her to start her community, SLP Private Practice in Color to help fill the void for practitioners of color who want additional education and resources to starting their own private practice. What we discuss: Tamala’s background as a speech-language pathologist PAHer vision for her private practice and goal of building contracts with schoolsHow having a network paid off when she moved back to DallasWhat her community, SLP Private Practice in Color does to help SLPs Links:SLP Private Practice in ColorSLP Private PIC Instagram For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.