Innovative ideas to start, grow, and scale your private practice
What does a CEO mindset mean in private practice? How do you exit a group practice? What stands in the way of having a…
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Where do you start when managing a group practice? In this podcast episode, we discuss managing staff, systems and turnover in a group practice.
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There can be joy and pride in taking steps to thrive clinically as a therapist. Below are 5 tips to help you get started and grow in private practice.
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How do you move from a solo practice to a group practice? What are some tips for handling clinicians? How do you stop people…
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When your patients visit your practice, you want them to feel relaxed and comfortable.These are some of the best ways to improve the waiting room in your practice.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Alison Pidgeon about the logistics of starting a group practice.
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While it is true that starting a private practice takes sacrifice and grit, it is also true that when the mountain seems too big to climb, it is time to outsource and delegate.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Alison Pidgeon about why you should start a group practice and the benefits that come along with it.
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Read about the most common risks in therapy practice run into in the post below. You can even find some ways you can minimize their potential to cause problems too.
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How do you find the right clinician? In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Whitney Owens about how to add clinicians to a faith-based practice.
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In this series we share a new exciting topic all about insurance in private practice. Billing and insurance expert, Jeremy Zug, and Joe Sanok cover it all.
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One of the best things you can do is make sure you have a welcoming private practice for clients both new and old. A…
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What an exciting October it’s been! We hope you too, have had an exciting month filled with opportunities and big wins in your private practice.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Whitney Owens about how to get referrals from churches and establishing relationships within churches.
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The idea of running a business by yourself may seem attractive, but it’s impossible to handle everything alone. A virtual assistant is just what you need.
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Where do you start when marketing a faith-based practice? In this podcast episode, we discuss how to market and brand a faith-based practice.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Whitney Owens about setting the vision for your faith-based practice and tips on how it has worked for her.
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If you’re looking for recommended books on private practice there is one that is a game-changer for private practice. It’s ‘The One Thing’ by Gary Keller.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Whitney Owens about how to attract and find your ideal client with a faith-based private practice.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about your insurance billing plan from start to finish, with a client example.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about the technology in billing insurance that will save you time and money.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug all about fraud, audits and what to do to prepare and be equipped to meet the legal requirements.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about all the insurance terms you need to know in private practice, with examples to help you understand along the way.
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Contacting old clients, or to clients who may have canceed at the last minute and not rescheduled, really is a great idea, here’s why.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about insurance myths from practicing in the state you live, to private pay.
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In this article, we share 3 marketing strategies for online couseling that will help you stop worrying and start doing what you love; helping others.
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to brand a private practice, blogging and being awesome for those starting out.
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Can you enhance your memory? What are some of the basics of understanding online learning? How do you launch a course?
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Wow! September is done and dusted, just like that. We hope that it’s been a productive month of making your dreams happen, whatever they…
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Want to raise your private practice rate, but not sure how? Perhaps you need a little guidance. Because no matter what kind of business you have, every single year, you need to be raising your business rates.
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Email counseling has become the most popular medium for my therapy with almost 50% of my clients using email or in combination of video and phone sessions.
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Private practice owners must consider having the optimal location that’s suited for both their needs and the populations they serve.
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What does it look like three months into owning your own practice? There’s a lot of wins and you’re tasked with turning advancements into positive outcomes.
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Spending more time doing administrative work for your practice than providing for your clients? It’s time to start automating your private practice.
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You can call it marketing, advertising, the perception of it is clear: you’re a professional providing “ah-ha” moments of your work for others to digest.
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Being in private practice often means you miss colleague relationships. Networking and establishing relationships with those in your field is important too.
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When should I level up my rent? When should I add clinicians? How do I rank higher on Google? How do I make more money? How do I leave my full-time job?
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How do you find your hyper-niche? How can you combine your passion and your practice? What are some of the steps to take?
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Why do you need to raise your rates? When should you raise your rates? And how exactly do you raise your rates?
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Local SEO can be a delicate art to master. Some local businesses struggle to boost their visibility in their area despite adding location-based keywords.
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If your business is growing, it’s time to get some help. It’s a good problem to have, but it’s okay to feel scared about trusting someone else with your billing.
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UPDATE (06/28/18): When we created this video, Grasshopper was $12/month but now their cheapest plan is $29. Also, Grasshopper will not sign a BAA…
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Holly Chantal about finding your unique voice in business and aligning with next stage of business growth.
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Being an online therapist can be a very rewarding career. With this freedom comes the responsibility of continually looking for ways to up our game.
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When it comes to running your business, you should have a good idea of what’s happening online to be able to use it to your advantage.
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Is war morally acceptable? How can we better prepare military people for war psychologically? How can therapists be of more value to their veteran clients?
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As a small business, it isn’t always easy to deal with complicated search algorithms. Learn about local search techniques which can apply to all businesses.
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How do you turn your side-gig into your full-time gig? What are some of the basics of understanding SEO? And how do you launch…
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What an amazing August it has been and we hope that you are continually working towards your big goals, whatever they may be. If…
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In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks to Clay Cockrel from onlineconseling.com about the opportunity of counseling online, how to start your online counseling practice, and some valuable tips on how to make it work.
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Wondering whether you should work on building your own private practice and branding under your own name? Do you need to start a separate…
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Is it enough to invest in social web and directory presence but not in Facebook and other pay-per-click ads, etc? Start with what you…
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Do you have some big ideas that you just don’t have the time to work on? Where are you focusing your time? Want some…
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In the modern world, it is nigh-on impossible to run a business without significant investment in technology. Tech is the driving force behind businesses…
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What are the reasons you choose to make certain decisions in business? What are the traits of some of the most successful people? How…
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How do you know when to act on feedback from colleagues/friends on marketing material, website, etc.? The order of feedback matters, consider the overall…
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What’s the fastest way to generate leads for a new clinician? 1099 is only being contracted for work Your goal is for the community…
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I remember what it was like to visit my first private practice website it had bright colors, many photos of seemingly happy people, and…
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Do you know who makes the most money in your business? What is the ROI on your marketing efforts? When looking at exactly how…
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How to choose the right location for your practice Proximity to competitors, corner to be seen from multiple directions, stand-alone is the best Private…
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Do you know where all of your referrals are coming from? What if you have tons of clicks to your website but the phone…
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When you are first starting your private practice, the to-do lists are endless, and on top of that, it’s important to get out there…
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Is your ideal client someone who has been through a trauma and is struggling to transform the negative emotional patterns that have been created?…
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I always wanted a dog as a child, though asthma and allergies prevented my family from owning anything furry. We had fish, hermit crabs,…
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We hope your July was filled with some amazing progress, that you reached some goals but that you also managed to take some time…
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Rather than having that mentality we have in Grad School where we write the draft, we turn in the final polished paper and then…
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Which phase of practice are you in? Wanting to grow but not sure how to do so? Want to know what you should be…
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“Teachers who are not actively involved in the learning process themselves, force their students to drink from stagnant water” Jean-Baptiste de La Salle As…
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Where does content creation fit in? When you’re first starting out, focus on your website and blogging (minimum of twice a month) Social media…
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Does the thought of slowing down and stepping away from your business leave you feeling nervous? Wish there was a way you could just…
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My practice started abruptly. You can learn about the birth of my practice in my last article here. I’ve heard that the first few…
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After 10 months as a solo practice owner, I decided to take the big leap of starting a group practice. I was on an…
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If you are setting up a private practice and you want to make sure that you can allow it to grow as it needs…
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Are you still struggling with figuring out how to set your rates? Maybe you want to raise your rates but are not sure how…
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In my previous posts (part 1 and part 2) I discussed the first components of a marketing strategy for private practice: thinking about your…
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With over 1900 subscribers and over 2000 Instagram posts on our feed, we are committed to sharing with you innovative ideas to start, grow…
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Focusing on getting ideal client versus the pressure of needing to fill up your schedule Better to attract your ideal client from the beginning,…
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If there’s one thing I know, owning a business is no walk in the park. It’s more like tripping in a pothole and getting…
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Do you have a strong-willed child and are planning a vacation but not quite sure where to start? What are some activities that are…
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Which phase of practice are you in? Starting? Growing? Maybe you’re scaling? I know that whichever phase of practice you’re in there are always…
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How do you define your lifestyle first and then structure your business around that? When envisioning your day in business you have to get…
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Are you just starting a practice and have some unanswered questions? Within your own marketing, are you being consistent with your branding? Want to…
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Common Mistakes Counselors Make When Starting/Growing A Private Practice Not building your business around the life you want Not facing fears related to ideal…
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Working from home can be a practical solution to improving the balance between your work and home life. I was ready to give up…
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You’re getting trained in the Gottman Method, maybe you’ve completed Level 1 or Level 2. You’re excited about getting more clients, but the phone…
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In the blink of an eye half of the year is gone and we hope it’s been an amazing 6 months of 2019 for…
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Some say that authority is the secret to finding more clients and improving your business. I’m inclined to agree, particularly when it comes to…
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You want to work with more of your ideal clients, right? That’s awesome, but who are they? Who is your ideal client? What is…
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You’ve heard the same thing over and over again: “Think big, dream bigger,” or my favorite, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the…
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In our practice, we have found several systems that work to streamline our business and save us time. Every minute wasted, is money lost….
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Are you an introvert? Do you struggle to market your business because you are not comfortable with putting yourself out there? Want some key…
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If you are creating your own website or have hired someone to do it for you, here are some things to consider of how…
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There are a couple of things that I recommend to get the most out of your private pay clients and I don’t mean just…
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As your private practice grows, you may want to think about bringing on a biller or hiring a billing company. This may especially be…
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In my previous post, I shared some thoughts on what marketing is about and discussed the first component of a marketing strategy. In this…
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I want to have my own practice and work for myself. I want to maximize my earning potential and work with my ideal client….
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Do you have an attorney you use in your business? If not, are you wondering how necessary it is and what value they could…
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Should take insurance in your private practice or should you go private pay? Whatever your private practice is, it’s a big decision whether you…
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Have you ever thought about writing a book? Where would you even start? Keen to hear from someone who has done it all, from…
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Are you starting a practice and finding that you don’t have the support you need? Do you want to be part of a community…
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