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It’s that time of year again, when your accountant wants you to 1099 everyone you’ve given money to above $600 (for 2020 taxes). Unfortunately,…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, when your accountant wants you to 1099 everyone you’ve given money to above $600 (for 2020 taxes). Unfortunately,…
Read MorePrivate practice therapist salary To earn six figures in private practice, your gross revenue should be at least 30% more than your goal. Divide…
Read MoreHere are some quick tips on how to talk to your kids about coronavirus (COVID-19). There are more in-depth thoughts following these tips. This…
Read MoreHow are you able to run your private practice in a time where people are afraid to leave their house because of Coronavirus? Are…
Read MoreFrom Joe: Special thanks to Jeremy Zug from Practice Solutions for this article. Jeremy is also a consultant with Practice of the Practice and…
Read MoreStarting up a counseling practice isn’t actually that difficult- maybe you pick a name, get a business license and open a business bank account,…
Read MoreThis weekend a friend visited me. This isn’t any friend, he’s my best friend from college. We were roommates. Scheduled our graduate school classes…
Read MoreMaybe you’ve done a time study at work. Or you’ve said to yourself, “I’m only going to work on the yard for an hour,…
Read MoreFor many private practices, they experience a “summer slump.” Summer is a time when people go on vacations, spend time away, and may feel…
Read MoreIn starting a private practice, people screw up a lot of things. We have helped over a thousand practices start, grow, and scale. We’ve…
Read MoreWhen you see it, you can’t unsee. It is literally everywhere. I’ll tell you what I’m talking about in a second. First, think back…
Read MoreHow many people stood in terrible weather, with a smartphone in their pocket, waiting for a taxi and thought, “This is ridiculous, I wish…
Read MoreWant to stop fighting? Have you ever been in an “almost car accident?” You almost got sideswiped. Someone was in your blind spot and…
Read MoreHow much time should I spend on my private practice? Should I take insurance in my private practice? How do I set my rates…
Read MoreI recently ran into a dad I know. He said that they are often at hockey several nights a week. I know other kids…
Read MoreAre we doing this again? The New Year is upon us and we’re giving it another go: the diet, the working out, the date…
Read MoreYou need to stop volunteering. I’m serious, it’s draining you. You think it’s making an impact, but it’s not. In fact, you might be…
Read MoreRecently I was talking to someone who said, “I’m full, but I don’t want to start a group practice.” We talked about how when…
Read MoreI was so frustrated with Christina for not putting something back somewhere that I now don’t remember. I said, “I need to go for…
Read MoreFather’s Day can bring up a variety of emotions. For some, fathers have passed away so it’s a time of remembrance. For others, their…
Read MoreI sat on a chair opposite my wife, having run the numbers for the thousandth time. “I think I can leave if I have…
Read MoreHere’s the Bad News: According to numerous sources only 4-30% of businesses will be open in ten years. That means that ip to 96%…
Read MoreThese five videos with Jay Abraham, Donald Miller, Dave Ramsey, Gary Keller, and Warren Buffet represent some of the best financial, business, and marketing…
Read MoreAfter returning from winter break, our kids had some issues waking up in the morning for school. If you are a parent or work…
Read MoreAbout three months ago I proposed a question to Sam, Emily, and Alison, the Practice of the Practice team. We were on a Zoom…
Read MoreIn the next thirty days, we will see an entire nation set goals and give up on them. Depending on the study, anywhere from…
Read MoreYesterday I was blowing leaves in my backyard. I have one of those ridiculously large backpack blowers. As the leaves were dancing across the…
Read MoreWhen people ask me how to blog, it’s often filled with fear, anxiety, and worry. What is a meta description and SEO? Most practice…
Read MoreLast week I hosted a conference for therapists called Slow Down School. The goal was to slow down and have clarity for their businesses….
Read MorePast Monthly Income Reports People often ask me why I disclose all this information? To me, I am inspired when other people are…
Read MoreRecently I was getting interviewed on a podcast and the host asked me, “Do you think people don’t start something because of the fear…
Read MoreIt’s crazy how adding multiple streams of income to a private practice makes things more complicated. When I worked at a community college, my…
Read MoreI recently launched a challenge called the World Changers Challenge on Facebook. The goal is to help people create a plan from their big…
Read MoreEver wonder how to make money in private practice? You can do one-on-one counseling, add 1099s clinicians to your practice, or launch ideas…
Read MoreEver wonder how to make a website? When I wanted to launch a website, I went on Facebook and asked “Does anyone know how to…
Read MoreHow much do counselors make? The top counselors make money in a variety of ways: counseling, clinicians that work for them, and multiple streams…
Read MoreThere’s a trend in Portland, where twenty-somethings are going back to flip phones. It sounds outrageous! But it’s all part of a Slow Down…
Read MoreIntroduction by Rob Hansen, Headmaster, at the Pathfinder School to the PathFunder Gala. When a child is born into a family, everything changes for…
Read MoreHow do therapists make money? The top counselors make money in a variety of ways: counseling, clinicians that work for them, and multiple streams…
Read MoreIn January we launched the first ever magazine of its kind. One that is focused completely on counselors in private practice. We had great…
Read MoreWhen I first started my private pay private practice, I set my rates in a very simple way. I looked at what a few…
Read MoreAs I was building my business on top of my full-time job, I found myself really stressed. I’d work 40+ hours then do my…
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Read MoreDecember was a soft landing for the year. I worked from December 1-15. Then I took the last two weeks off. But as you…
Read MoreWhat does thought leadership mean to you and your business? Being a thought leader to counselors in private practice means breaking down complexities into small,…
Read MoreWe’re all setting goals and reflecting on changes we want to make. We do it every year. But how many of us actually achieve…
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Read MoreWhen it comes to making money in private practice, it can be really hard work! This income report is to help you see exactly…
Read MoreWhat an incredible month for building private practice income! This month was a huge month for private practice income growth. Beyond just increasing income,…
Read MoreAs the reality of a Donald Trump presidency starts to sink in, most of us are still in disbelief. What do we say to…
Read MoreIn September, I taught a bunch of people how to make money in private practice. But even bigger than that, I feel like we’re…
Read MoreSorry the August Monthly Income Report didn’t go up, I didn’t realize I had not finished it :/ In August, my biggest thing was…
Read MoreRecently I received an email from one of the readers of Practice of the Practice. She had some pointed questions about my monthly income…
Read MoreWhen you are first starting a private practice, it’s best to focus on low cost and free ways to promote a practice. With student…
Read MoreI spent way more time playing at the beach than trying to make money in July! I went away for the week of the…
Read MoreToday we’re talking all about keynote speaking, writing books, and leadership with Joe Calloway. Podcast Sponsor Flow, an app and software company with hopes to elevate…
Read MoreEver wonder how to market? You might be thinking: “Everyone else does it so well.” “I don’t know how to market.” “How will I…
Read MoreTop Counseling Private Practice Consulting Blog Posts What to do in grad school to launch a private practice. Software as a Service: A…
Read MoreToday we’re talking all about online counseling and online counselling with Clay Cockrell. Podcast Sponsor Flow, an app and software company with hopes to elevate…
Read MoreThis was a different month than usual for income. I went to a two-day event about human trafficking and TEDx in Traverse City….
Read MoreMany people ask me about the benefits of social media marketing. As a small business owner, you always have to be evaluating your ROI…
Read MoreToday we’re talking all human trafficking and slavery with E. Benjamin Skinner. Podcast Sponsor Flow, an app and software company with hopes to elevate…
Read MoreEver wonder how to be a therapist? I knew I wanted to be a psychologist when I was in 2nd grade. My dad is…
Read MoreToday we’re talking all about the brain with Amy Fortney Park! Podcast Sponsor Flow, an app and software company with hopes to elevate the…
Read MoreEntrepreneurs, business owners, and frankly humans in general tend not to sleep as much as they need. According to Gallup poll, Americans sleep an average…
Read MoreHow to grow a private practice is the theme of today’s podcast. Amanda Patterson, LMHC, CAP, NCC talks about starting a counseling private practice,…
Read MoreSoftware as a Service is the theme of today’s podcast. James Hollister goes deep about start-up, launching a technology business for therapists, and how…
Read MoreBlogging is the best way to quickly grow a private practice. There are two main reasons for a counselor to blog: To build authority…
Read MoreAppreciative Inquiry is all about the discovery of the best in humans, their organizations, and the relevant world around them. It involves systematic discovery of…
Read Morehttp://traffic.libsyn.com/practiceofthepractice/PoP_139___Growth_with_Keith_Kurlander.m4a In today’s podcast, Keith Kurlander from Higher Practice gives us private practice and business ideas for growth. Marketing tips, productivity, and practical…
Read Morehttp://traffic.libsyn.com/practiceofthepractice/PoP_138___Blogging_Day_3.m4a In today’s podcast, I discuss everything you need to know about getting started blogging. We cover: Your next steps to get blogs written…
Read Morehttp://traffic.libsyn.com/practiceofthepractice/PoP_137___Blogging_Day_2.m4a In today’s podcast, I discuss everything you need to know about getting started blogging. We cover: Links and keywords Building more FOCUS Steps…
Read MoreIn today’s podcast, I discuss everything you need to know about getting started blogging. We cover: How to get inspired blogging What to blog…
Read MoreSpoiler alert, my first $31k month! See exactly how i have grown from a small Traverse City counseling private practice, to what I hope…
Read MoreIn this episode, I discuss rhinos, Nepal, and what we can discover from a guy named Shamus. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision creates beautiful websites for…
Read MoreThis is guest post by Ron N Gad, MA, LMFT. So was sitting at my desk with a gap between clients, wondering how I could…
Read MoreIn this episode, Howard Spector discusses transformation, business principles, and creating a vision beyond a product. Howard is the CEO of SimplePractice and someone…
Read MoreWhat do graduate students need to know? How can you prepare for a career while in graduate school? Today’s podcast answers those questions, as…
Read MoreMy chiropractor also has a few massage therapists that rent from him. He recommended massage and i also thought it was time for a…
Read MoreRima was born in Russia and escaped ethnic and religious persecution, moving to Poland when she was five. At age eight she moved to…
Read MoreOn April 15, 2016, Darbian beat his previous world record for Super Mario Bro. completing it in 4:57.26. At the time of our interview…
Read MoreAccording to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the median wage for Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists is $42,250 per year ($21.30…
Read MoreBeing in private practice is a lot of work. We don’t realize it, but we all have micro-moments of time that we can fit…
Read MoreLaura founded B-School with Marie Forleo, has run successful courses of her own like Creating Fame, and was named a Top 100 Entrepreneur in America Under 30….
Read MoreHow did a small website design business grow into the leading website design company (2 months free)for therapists? What can we discover for our…
Read MoreHow to manage employees and contractors without losing your mind. Today’s podcast is all about advanced techniques for managing teams, getting teams to thrive,…
Read MoreRecently I had a five day series all about how to set up a website and installing WordPress. The Website Roundtable concluded a number…
Read MoreYou’re newly divorced, working with kids in foster care, and you want to learn Spanish: What do you do? Janet Wood moved out…
Read MoreIt was the end of my work week and I got in a conversation about book notes. Amy Fortney-Parks and I were talking about…
Read MoreWhich business ideas should you pursue? What are the best business ideas? Where should you spend your time? What’s the ROI on your time…
Read MoreWelcome to Day 5 How to create a website, step-by-step In this final website roundtable podcast, we’re going to be covering start to finish…
Read MoreFebruary’s outcomes were awesome! I hosted my first webinar and discussion and it was full! I can”t wait to see how it helps me…
Read MoreWelcome to Day 4 Blogging and Attracting Clients All right, here we go into Day 4. In this chapter, we’re going to be diving into blogging…
Read MoreWelcome to Day 3 Website Platforms WordPress, Wix, and Square Space Well welcome back! It’s Day 3. So today we are talking all about platforms….
Read MoreWelcome to Day 2 Website Goals Welcome to Chapter 2 of the Website Roundtable. Hope you guys dove into some of those vocabulary earlier…
Read MoreWelcome to Day 1 Have you ever wondered how to create a website for your counseling private practice? This podcast is meant to help…
Read MoreWebsite Roundtable Bios Joseph R. Sanok Joe is a private practice consultant and the owner of Mental Wellness Counseling in Traverse City, MI. He…
Read MoreClick here to sign up for Pinot & Practice. I’ve had an idea floating around in my head. Here are the concepts: Affordability: I’m…
Read MoreToday I talk with super forecaster, Noel Goodman. Noel helps to predict genocide, wars, and elections. He does this for fun and doesn’t get…
Read MoreI sent an email out to folks on my email list (click here to join or learn about it). I said to them that…
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