Are you a therapist looking for a one-stop shop for practice building and personal development? Then you're in the right place! Your host, Danielle Swimm, believes that therapists are meant to live full, abundant lives and create businesses along the way. We talk all things mindset, marketing and systems for today's entrepreneurial therapist. Danielle and her guests will share behind the scenes of mistakes they've made and lessons learned along the way. The episodes are raw and real, remindi ...
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EP 176: The Therapist’s Guide to Hiring Virtual Support with Leesha Woolery
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22:24Are you ready to scale your therapy business but overwhelmed by the idea of hiring support? In this episode, I sit down with Leesha Woolery of Simply Supported to answer the most common questions therapists face when they’re ready to stop doing everything themselves and bring on a virtual assistant (VA) or online business manager (OBM). We break do…
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EP 175: Marketing Hacks for this Summer: Reddit, Content Creation & More
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21:24How can you use the slower summer season to supercharge your marketing and set yourself up for success the rest of the year? In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast, I’m diving into my top marketing hacks for summer 2025—because let’s be honest, when business slows down, it’s the perfect time to create content that really moves the…
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EP 174: Scaling Your Therapy Practice During a Personal Crisis with Kristin Mervich
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29:06What would you do if your world turned upside down overnight—and you still had a business to run? In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Mervich, a therapist, mom of two (with one on the way), and coaching powerhouse who opens up about her son’s recent cancer diagnosis and how it completely upended her life. Kristin shares, with incredible grace …
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EP 173: What’s Held Me Back as a Therapist in 2025 (And What’s Pushed Me Forward)
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23:35What if the very things you think are holding you back are actually redirecting you toward your biggest breakthroughs? In this episode, I open up about what’s truly been challenging for me in 2025 - from personal grief and unpredictable childcare to draining relationships and autoimmune flare-ups. I’m sharing what’s made work hard, what’s made heal…
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EP 172: How to Reach Millions with Your Therapy Podcast with Joe Sanok
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28:52Are you treating your podcast like a passion project or a business strategy? In this episode, I sit down with Joe Sanok—host of the wildly successful Practice of the Practice podcast—to go behind the scenes on how he built a show that brings in over 100,000 monthly listeners, generates $300K a year in sponsorships, and has opened doors to life-chan…
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EP 171: How I Hit 100,000 Podcast Downloads + Lessons Learned Along the Way
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22:48In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on what it took to reach 100K downloads of The Entrepreneurial Therapist podcast. I dive into the mindset, systems, and strategies that have powered this show for three years without missing a single week. I’m also sharing personal behind-the-scenes stories, how I monetize the podcast, and what’s working ri…
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EP 170: Leveraging Press to Fill Her Mental Health Group Practice with Dr. Brook Choulet
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21:33In a field that’s often slow to change, Dr. Brook Choulet is redefining what modern psychiatry can look like. Tune in to this week’s episode where I sit down with Dr. Brook—founder of Performance Psychiatry, speaker, author, and the go-to psychiatrist for high performers and pro athletes. We get into the real story behind her rise: why she trademar…
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EP 169: How I'm Using AI to Get More Clients + How You Can Too
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25:35AI is changing the game, but are you using it to its full potential? In this episode, I break down exactly how I’m leveraging AI in my business—from content creation and marketing to streamlining daily tasks. I share real-life examples of how AI tools have saved me time, sparked creativity, and even helped refine my decision-making process. But I a…
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EP 168: The Best Marketing Strategies I Can Give You in 2025
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27:08Is your marketing strategy setting you up for long-term freedom and flexibility, or are you stuck in a cycle of burnout? In this episode, I break down the best marketing strategies for 2025 that not only grow your business but also give you the time and energy to live life on your terms. Whether you’re a solo practice owner, a group practice leader…
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EP 167: All the SEO Updates You Need for 2025 with Kristie Plantinga
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31:56How can you make SEO work for your private practice in 2025? SEO is constantly evolving, and if you’re a therapist looking to attract more clients online, you need to stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, I sit down with SEO expert Kristie Plantinga to discuss what’s changing in search engine optimization and how you can leverage it to grow you…
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EP 166: BTS of How I Structure My Week for Success & Sanity
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23:10Are you carrying the mental load of being an entrepreneur, a therapist, and maybe even a parent—all at the same time? In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I structure my week to balance multiple revenue streams, protect my energy, and stay productive without burning out. From Marketing Mondays to Nervous System Fridays, I…
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EP 165: How to Regulate Your Nervous System While Running a Private Practice with Halle Thomas
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18:04Are you unknowingly stuck in a dysregulated state, constantly overwhelmed or drained by your work? In this episode, I sit down with Halle Thomas, a private practice owner and community manager for the Practice Accelerator, to explore a crucial yet often misunderstood topic: nervous system regulation. Halle shares her personal journey—balancing entr…
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EP 164: Breaking Free from Burnout: Healing Through Nature with Sydney Williams
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31:24How do you break the cycle of burnout when everything in life feels overwhelming? In this episode, I sit down with Sydney Williams, founder of Hiking My Feelings, to explore how she went from corporate exhaustion to a purpose-driven career outdoors. After one life-changing backpacking trip, Sydney realized the power of nature in healing both mind a…
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EP 163: Revenue Streams for Therapists: Your Biggest Questions, Answered
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21:41Why not you? If other therapists can build multiple revenue streams, why can’t you? In this episode, I’m answering all of your top questions about diversifying your income as a therapist in 2025. From balancing multiple revenue streams to launching online workshops and creating evergreen products, I’ll break down the strategies that actually work—w…
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EP 162: Growing a Group Practice While Balancing Motherhood with Casey Dycus
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21:52Building a business is never easy—but what happens when you’re also raising four kids, battling imposter syndrome, and navigating a completely new model of therapy? Casey Dycus didn’t just grow her solo therapy practice; she scaled it into a thriving group practice, all while overcoming massive self-doubt and learning how to market an unconventiona…
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EP 161: Top 3 Revenue Streams for Therapists in 2025
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21:12Are you leaving money on the table? If you're a therapist looking to expand your income beyond one-on-one sessions, this episode is for you. I’m diving deep into the highest-earning revenue streams for therapists in 2025—what’s working, what’s not, and the truth about what it really takes to create additional income. Whether you’re considering crea…
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EP 160: Turning Therapy Groups into a Thriving Income Stream with Sara Schreiber
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29:36Are you a therapist looking to scale your practice without burning out on one-on-one sessions? In this episode, I sit down with Sara Schreiber, an expert in running successful therapy groups, to break down everything you need to know about adding groups to your private practice. We cover the marketing strategies that actually work, how to price you…
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EP 159: How to Become a Digital Nomad Therapist with Dr. Annie Krajewski
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28:02What would it take for you to leave everything behind and create a thriving, location-independent private practice? In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist and digital nomad, Dr. Annie Krajewski, who has successfully turned her dream of working from stunning locations like Morocco, Thailand, and Bali into a reality. Annie shares how …
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EP 158: Your One Stop Shop for Practice Building in 2025
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19:13Episode 158: Your One Stop Shop for Practice Building in 2025 In today’s episode I sit down and go over what we’re offering here at The Entrepreneurial Therapist for therapists who are building private practices in 2025. We are rolling out some new features to our current offerings so I wanted to sit down and take you behind the scenes on the chang…
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EP 157: Building a 30 Provider Group Practice with Julia Nepini
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22:23In today’s episode I meet with Julia Nepini to talk about what her journey was like going from a solo private practice owner to a mom juggling two businesses and a large team. This is a good episode for those therapists who are looking to improve their leadership skills and scale their practices beyond the 1-1. Julia and I discuss: How to support c…
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EP 156: My favorite health hack: What is LENS therapy and why it’s so powerful with Casey Dycus
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29:23In today’s episode, I sit down with Casey Dycus, a LENS expert herself, to really dive into what LENS is and why it’s so powerful for our mental and physical health. It’s a great conversation about neurofeedback, how to use it for your own biohacking this year, and how to use it to support clients. In today’s episode we cover: My own experience wit…
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EP 155: What I hope 2025 Looks Like for You (New Year Motivation for Therapists)
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13:17In today’s episode, I sit down and record a New Year’s episode to kick off your year in a motivated, inspired way. This was recorded for entrepreneurial therapists who are really looking to go all in this year. I hope this is the year you go after that bigger goal and do what your heart has been calling you to do. In today’s episode I cover: Why I …
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EP 154: (Replay) How Therapists Can Improve Their Retention (+ Income) with The Private Practice Startup
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24:23In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Campbell and Katie Lemieux from the Private Practice Startup to discuss client retention and why it’s so important in private practice. This episode is so essential to listen to if you want to make the most of your marketing efforts in your practice. In today’s episode we discuss: How to know if you have…
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EP 153: Your Cancellation Policy is Losing You Money with The Bad Therapist, Felicia Keller- Boyle
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30:41In today’s episode, I sit down with The Bad Therapist herself and talk about the nuances of private practice that most therapists don’t think about when building their dream practice. It’s such a good conversation to listen to when you need to revamp your private practice policies and really make sure you’re building a practice aligned with your go…
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EP 152 : Starting a Seminar to Master the Clinical Side of Private Practice with Allyson Smith
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22:35In today’s episode, I sit down with Allyson Smith, a Scale Up Mastermind Alum who started Thriving in Your Therapy Practice. She gives us all the behind-the-scene details on what it took to build and start a seminar series to help therapists master the clinical side of private practice. In today’s episode, Allyson covers: How she came to the idea o…
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BONUS: A Quick Message About This Week's Episode
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2:57Today's episode I'm giving a quick update on an episode that went out this week, what to expect with an update and then back to your reguarly scheduled programming. Thanks to all my listeners who are truly part of the most loyal and kind community. Appreciate you all!
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EP 151: BTS End of Year Review: How I Improved My Energy + Business Hacks
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26:31In today's episode I go over what 2024 looked like for my business and for my life. I'm giving away some of my best tips and tricks for how I managed to grow my business this year. This is one you won't want to miss if you're an entrepreneurial therapist in private practice looking to scale next year. In today's episode I cover: • The best thing I …
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EP 150: 4 Things I’m Grateful I Did That Led to Success
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23:02In today’s episode, I talk about the 4 things I did while building my businesses that I’m SO grateful I followed through with. This is a behind-the-scenes episode of things I struggled with when I was new to entrepreneurship and how I managed to work through each struggle. In today’s episode I cover: 4 things that my younger self did that led to su…
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EP 149: Social Strategy + Balancing it all with Kelley Stevens from Private Practice Pro
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28:10Today’s episode is such a good one. If you’re a therapist in private practice who is looking for inspiration around going bigger, growing on social media and balancing motherhood with your work this is the episode for you. In today’s episode we cover: How Kelley grew to over 100,000 followers. The strategies she has used to really grow her audience…
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EP 148: Mindset takeaways from my retreat + Planning for 2025
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23:52In today’s episode, I do a chit-chat episode where I discuss the retreat I went on, what the experience was like, and some takeaways I’m bringing home with me. I also talk about 2025 and starting to plan the New Year ahead. Today I discuss: Mindset takeaways from the retreat I attended Where I’m focusing my efforts for 2025 planning Regulating your…
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EP 147: From Solo Therapy Practice to Speaking and Becoming an Author with Aja Evans
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23:38In today’s episode I sit down with Aja Evans to talk about her first book coming out, how she’s managed her practice and motherhood with a book launch and her entrepreneurial endeavors.If you’re looking for some inspiration on how you can still go after big goals while balancing a family as a therapist, this is the episode for you. In today’s episo…
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EP 146: BTS of 2 back-to-back launches + How I save time
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23:03In today’s episode I sit down and update you on what two back-to-back launches looked like this fall. It’s a chit-chat episode to catch up on how things have been this fall and some takeaways I have for you. In today’s episode I go over: The biggest takeaways I have from my most successful launch yet Regulating your nervous system to the level of s…
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EP 145: (Replay) How Sarah Nealy made $240k in Her First Year in Private Practice
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21:24In today’s episode I sat with a really inspirational story on how this therapist started their practice and in the first year and almost crossed $240K in revenue as a solo private practice without burning out. In today’s episode, Sarah talks to us about: Where the revenue came from: a mix of individual clients and groups The marketing strategy she …
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EP 144: Systematize and Scale Your Practice with Shaelene Kite
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26:00This is such a jam-packed episode! Shaelen is a wealth of information around group practice building, and handling entrepreneurship as a boss. She’s a mom and multi-business owner, international speaker, and runs her DBT group practice in New Jersey. On today’s episode, we cover: Shaelene’s story of starting a group practice with 7 clinicians, watc…
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Ep 143: Be Delusional + Mindset Strategies with JaCarie Owens
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21:11I only have one requirement for the therapists who listen to this podcast: be a bit delusional. I discuss why this is vital for our field and how important it is for you to dream bigger and have a vision that isn’t always steeped in reality. In today’s episode, you can expect to hear abo A solo rant on why delusion is a requirement to be successful…
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Episode 142: Building & Selling a Cash Pay Group Practice as a Single Mom with Jessica Harris
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25:14In today’s episode I sit down with Jessica Harris to talk about how she built and sold her group therapy practice. She tells us her story around how she managed to build her group practice, along with her struggles along the way. In today’s episode we talk about: Jessica’s biggest struggles in building her group practice, burnout and her self-care …
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EP 141: What I Would do if I Needed 5 New Private Pay Clients This Month
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17:33In today’s episode, I sit down and discuss what I would do in quarter 4 if I needed 5 (or more) private pay clients for my practice. In today’s episode I cover: The #1 thing I would focus on if I were looking for more private pay practice The thing that holds therapists back the most when marketing in 2024 How to prep your practice for 2025 by mark…
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EP 140: Marketing 101 | What I did when my group practice slowed down
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17:12In today’s episode, I sit down and go over how I handle when my group practice slows down today vs. what I used to do. This is a good episode to listen to if you have a team or feel a lot of pressure to fill someone’s caseload and it’s not working the way you hoped. In today’s episode, I go over: The mindset I used when things slowed down in the gr…
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EP 139: 7 Figure Practice Spotlight: An Admin Makes or Breaks a Group Practice with Leah Clionsky
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26:15In today’s episode, I sit down with group practice owner, Leah Clionsky to talk about how she built her team of 11 group practice. Leah has experienced a lot of success since she started her practice. She’s been able to experience what it’s like to run a freedom-based business that provides an amazing impact on her community, a good income for her …
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EP 138: Fall Prep for Entrepreneurial Therapists
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22:31In today’s episode, I discuss preparing for the fall in private practice. I love September as a mom and getting back into ‘back to school’ routines for both my practice and home. I like to embrace the change and chaos and use it as a time to reset. This can be a great time to reset at home so new routines and schedules don’t feel as chaotic. In tod…
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EP 137: How a Therapist in Private Practice can Plan Her Career Around Motherhood
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16:15In today’s episode I have an honest talk about planning your career around motherhood as a therapist in private practice. This isn’t something that is talked about regularly and I wanted to shed more light to it. In today’s episode, I discuss: Planning your schedule and energy levels around early motherhood Childcare and your own expectations of wh…
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EP 136: Real Talk: What I’ve Learned about Getting Sponsors & Working with Brands as a Therapist
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23:07In today’s episode, I sit down and share what I’ve learned about working with sponsors and brands as a therapist. It’s a whole new world and it’s definitely not something we were taught how to do in graduate school. So I wanted to share what I’ve learned thus far and what I wish I would’ve known. In today’s episode, I cover: How I started out worki…
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EP 135: Favorites Books of 2024 & Current Routine
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27:50In today’s episode, I sit down and record some of the best books I’ve read this year. It’s a mixed bag of financial books, personal development books, a spiritual book In today’s episode, I discuss: How I fit reading into my day-to-day life as a busy mom My current favorite financial book, a spiritual book I like, and some personal development book…
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EP 134: Top Revenue Streams for Therapists in 2024 & How Much You Can Make
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22:41Today’s episode is for any entrepreneurial therapist who has the idea to create additional revenue streams for their practice and wants to know what to create and how much money they will make. In today’s episode, I cover: Additional revenue streams that are working really well in 2024 for therapists How much you can expect from each revenue stream…
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EP 133: Announcing Podcast Week + How I plan to hit 100k downloads
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12:01In today’s episode, I announce Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast Week! This is definitely an episode to listen to if you want a peek into why I’m doing this and how you can be a part of it, too. I discuss: My lofty goal of hitting 100,000 downloads by the end of the year Why I set that goal and hope to achieve it How to manage a podcast like it’s o…
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EP 132: How to go Viral: Biblical Therapist from 0 to 24K followers + Content Creation Hacks
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31:25In today’s episode, I sit down with Scale Up Mastermind Alum, Britt Skinner. This is part two of our first episode that we recorded about a year ago to follow up on the success she’s experienced in her business since. Today we cover: How Britt grew her Instagram account from 0 to 24k followers and how this impacted her practice and additional reven…
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EP 131: 3 Non-Business Things I Did to Increase My Revenue
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21:45In today’s episode, I give you an overview of what I did to increase my revenue: and it’s not what you typically hear. I talk about things that surprised me and how being deliberate about these 3 things continue to be important to my personal and business growth. In today’s episode: I discuss the growth mindset I need to be surrounded by when choos…
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EP 130: How Therapists Can Become a CE Provider for Additional Revenue with Andrea Brognano
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20:18Today’s episode is a very tactical one, where I sit down with Andrea Brognano and discuss how therapists can become CE providers to provide an additional revenue stream into their practice. Andrea walks us through: The business side of becoming a CE provider: Is it profitable and worth it? Being detailed and thorough with the application Which boar…
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EP 129: Scale Up Therapists, This is Why You Haven’t Hit 7 Figures Yet (and what to do about it)
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29:57In today’s episode, I sit down for a real talk episode about why you’re not making 7 figures yet and what to do about it. This is an honest conversation- with some hard truths- for you to start understand what is actually holding you back in building your business as an entrepreneurial therapist. Today’s episode is geared for therapists who want to…
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EP 128: Becca Post on How She Hires in Group Practice & Building her own Therapy Model
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25:15In today’s episode, I talk with Becca Post about the unique way she looks at building her group practice. This is a great episode for anyone interested in becoming a group practice owner, or who already is and needs inspiration and motivation. Becca talks about: The process of hiring therapists in her group practice and being selective Adding coach…
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