Using Yelp in Private Practice
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Marketing in Print Publications
Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video, Alison answers the question based…
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Private Pay in Private Practice
Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video, Alison answers the question based…
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How to Save Time and Not Lose Money
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with things that need to get done? Are you constantly finding there not to be enough hours in one…
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Back Pain, Travel, and Our Brain | PoP 291
Do you find yourself so caught up in your business that you’ve forgotten to focus on your lifestyle? Can you remember the last time…
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Where to Spend or Save When Starting a New Practice
Starting out in private practice, there are many things to consider. Most of which mental health practitioners did not learn when in graduate school….
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: March 2018
The month of March included, primarily, the updated Website Roundtable Series of podcasts on Practice of the Practice, with experts John Clarke, Jaime Jay,…
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Networking in Private Practice
Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video, Alison answers the question based…
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Kasey Compton Started a Million Dollar Practice in Three Years | PoP 290
Are you wanting to grow your practice into a group practice? Do you struggle with the business side of private practice? Are you looking…
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Mistakes Private Practice Owners Make When Marketing
Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video, Alison answers the question based…
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Kate and Katie Talk about S&M | PoP 288
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sales and marketing? Do you hate the idea of ‘selling’ yourself?…
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Something Small You Can Do Today | PoP 287
Are you wondering what the next steps are for your practice? Do you know what you can do to optimize your business? Are you…
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Creating a System of Success for Your Practice
One of the big shifts of going from a school counseling setting to private practice was my lack of having a regular rhythm. Having…
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The Future of Websites | Website Roundtable with John Clarke, Perry Rosenbloom, Joe Sanok and Jaime Jay | PoP 286
Ever wondered what websites will be like a year from now? Have you thought about what type of future technology would improve websites? In…
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How to Get Clients Using Your Website | Website Roundtable with John Clarke, Perry Rosenbloom, Joe Sanok and Jaime Jay | PoP 285
What’s the funnel that you use to get people to your website? And, once they’re on your website, how do you keep them there?…
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Low-Hanging Fruit on Websites | Website Roundtable with John Clarke, Perry Rosenbloom, Joe Sanok and Jaime Jay | PoP 284
Have you ever wondered what low-hanging fruit you could improve on your website? Do you know what the essentials to every website are? Are…
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Dr. Taunya Lowe is a Riot Starter | PoP 283
Are you wanting to start a private practice, but are fearful to take the leap? Do you want to leave a legacy, but don’t…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: February 2018
In the month of love, our top stories were to do with selling play therapy services to parents in private practice, how to optimize…
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Dr. Andrea Maxim’s Practice is Scaling Quickly Series 5 of 5 Five Fierce Females | PoP 282
Are you in the process of starting, growing, or scaling a practice? Do you have children to raise at the same time that you…
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The Difference Between Google / Yelp / Facebook Reviews
Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a private practice. In this video, Joe answers the question based…
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Live Consulting with Joe and Melissa Dohse Series 3 of 5 Five Fierce Females | PoP 280
Have you ever wondered what consulting with Joe Sanok is like? Do you wonder whether or not it would be beneficial to your business?…
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Anna Lindberg Cedar has Dealt with Some Trauma Series 2 of 5 Five Fierce Females | PoP 279
Are you on the verge of burnout? Do you know what steps you can take to avoid burnout? Do you suffer from ‘survivor’s guilt’?…
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Dr. Angela Johnson is Chasing the Mind Series 1 of 5 Five Fierce Females | PoP 278
Are you thinking about starting a private practice, but are doubting whether or not you can do it? Are you worried about how to…
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Jeffrey Shaw Knows How to Attract Your Ideal Clients | PoP 277
Do you struggle to attract your ideal client to your practice? Do you know how to speak the language of your ideal client? Are…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: January 2018
Practice of the Practice has started 2018 off with a bang! Bringing you articles providing guidance on how to take your practice to the…
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Phil Singleton Moved to Asia and Came Back a Different Man | PoP 275
Have you ever wondered how to rank higher in Google? Or how to create content that you can use in various forms? Or whether…
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How to Invest In Your Practice | PoP Bonus
Are you wanting to start a practice, but you’re not sure what to focus on first? Have you been running a private practice for…
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Intellectual Property and How to Not Get Sued with Bobby Klinck | PoP 274
Have you ever stayed up at night wondering if you could get sued for the images on your website? Should you trademark your practice? …
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7 Ways to Significantly Improve Your Online Reputation
To develop a successful brand takes months and years of practice, hard work, failures, small successes, turnarounds, and so on. In short, a great…
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Your Office Lighting is Hurting Your Business and other Tips from Cheryl Janis | PoP 273
Is your biggest fear that your clients won’t come back? How can you make your office environment more nurturing so that they do? What…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: December 2017
In the festive month of December, Practice of the Practice featured a comprehensive podcast series on how to start a practice that thrives. Gearing…
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18 Practical Tips for Rocking Out Private Practice in 2018 | PoP 272
Do you have your goals for 2018, for your private practice, set up already? Do you know how you plan on growing and improving…
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Counseling Website and Getting Clients with Perry Rosenbloom | PoP 271
What are the most common website trends within the counseling field? How can you grow your email lists? And, how can you successfully transition…
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How to Start a Practice Next Year | PoP 270
What are the most common challenges practitioners experience when it comes to starting a private practice? What are some solutions around these challenges? In…
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Why You Must Blog | PoP 269
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about why it is important that you blog when starting a private practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the…
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How to Get More Clients in Private Practice | PoP 268
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to get more clients in private practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a…
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8 Habits of Emotionally Strong Leaders
The best leaders are the strongest leaders. Not in terms of how much they can bench press, perhaps, but in terms of how they…
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How to Create a Marketing Plan | PoP 267
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to create a marketing plan. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice?…
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Systems to Grow a Practice: Marketing Plan, Flow, and Blogging | PoP 266
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about the systems necessary to grow a practice, which include a marketing plan, flow, and blogging. Podcast Sponsor Confused…
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Substance Abuse is Related to Mental Health: 3 Things Therapists Should Know
I am going to make a really bold claim; substance abuse issues are mental health issues. What does this mean you might ask? Often, substance…
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How to Go Private Pay | PoP 265
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to go private pay when starting a private practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on…
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Ethnocentric to a Cosmocentric View of Life
Today I’m going to talk about something that’s a little outside of what we typically talk about, when it comes to business. We are,…
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Sowing the Seeds of a New Practice: Negotiating Rent
My wife and I had made the move across Tampa Bay. We now resided about as close to the Gulf of Mexico as you…
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How to Network to Get Clients, The Starting a Practice Series | PoP 264
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to network to get clients when starting a private practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice…
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Why and How to Give More On-Going Feedback
A common question that I get is, ‘how to give feedback to assistants, intake coordinators, other counselors, and people that are working in your…
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5 Tips to Overcome Imposter’s Syndrome
I was about two weeks into private practice when it really hit me. My confused and overwhelmed client was pouring her heart out to me. And,…
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Should I Specialize? Starting a Practice | PoP 262
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about whether or not to specialize when starting a private practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on…
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Starting a Practice & Finding Cheap Rent | PoP 261
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about starting a private practice and finding cheap rent. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a…
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How To Name a Private Practice
Today, we are talking all about naming a practice. The name of your practice is one of the most important things that you can…
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Legal Structures in Private Practice | PoP 260
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about legal structures in private practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice? I’d…
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How to Name a Practice | PoP 259
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to name your practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice? I’d…
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How to Find a Specialty | PoP 258
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to find a specialty. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice? I’d…
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How to Start a Thriving Practice | PoP 257
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to start a thriving practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice?…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: November 2017
The month of November was jam-packed with articles aimed at helping you start, grow, and scale your practice. Our top stories include how to…
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Why You Should File a LLC
In case you’ve been living under a rock (no judgement), or you are completely new to the world of business, a LLC stands for…
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7 Ideas to Market a Practice
So, you’ve decided to take the leap into starting a private practice. And, now, you’re faced with the often daunting task of marketing it….
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Creating Headspace for the Next Big Thing: Finding a Supervisor
Graduation day had finally arrived – after 18 straight semesters with no breaks. Taking semesters off just wasn’t an option for me. I wanted to…
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Productivity Hacks | Three Ways To Get More Done In a Week
Just wanted to share with you a couple of tips on how to get more done by structuring your week a little bit differently….
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Private Practice: The Long Game
When I opened my private practice, everyone told me that I would love it. They told me that it would change my life. I was told…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: October 2017
This month, we interview four private practice owners who are running multi-six figure practices. They reveal how they got to where they are today…
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John Bowen Discovered 6 Key Drivers of Success | PoP 251
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with John Bowen about the six drivers of success. Podcast Sponsor From verification of benefits to month-end reporting and…
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How To Confidently Build a Private Practice
Today, I’m going to share with you a little bit about how to confidently grow your business. This is mostly aimed at people that…
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Midlife Grad School Grad Goes For Brass Ring
I have been given the opportunity to be a guest blogger for the Practice of the Practice website. This is an honor I’m really…
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Ginny Mills Did W-2 Instead of 1099 and Here’s Why | PoP 249
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Ginny Mills about why she has gone the W-2 route instead of the 1099 route. Podcast Sponsor From…
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Eric Connor is Making Six Figures Running Groups | PoP 248
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Eric Connor about how he is making six figures running groups. Podcast Sponsor From verification of benefits to…
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Dr. Mark Mayfield On How Nametags Made a Multi-Six Figure Practice | PoP 247
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Dr. Mark Mayfield on how nametags made a multi-six figure practice. Podcast Sponsor From verification of benefits to…
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Next Level Private Practice | PoP 246
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks about reaching for the next level of private practice. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed…
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Christopher Lochhead Wants You To Level Up Your Practice | PoP 245
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Christopher Lochhead about how to level up your practice. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed…
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Christopher Lochhead Wants You To Stop F-ing Up | PoP 244
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Christopher Lochhead about how to stop f-ing up. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed to…
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Stages of Change Into Private Practice: The Pre-Contemplation Stage (Part 1 of 5)
I’d been in private practice for the last twenty plus years in St. Louis, Missouri, working in the field of ADHD and adolescent male…
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Christopher Lochhead Wants You to Play Bigger | PoP 243
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Christopher Lochhead about playing bigger. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed to help health professionals…
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How To Overcome The Anxiety Associated With Blogging
It was much easier when I didn’t have to know that anyone read my blog. I told myself, “I just have to publish something,…
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How To Get Beyond Analysis Paralysis
Since opening my practice, a year ago, I have been inundated with information from various sources. These sources are touting the next great practice…
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4 Reasons To Get Out And Talk
My name is Dr. Amy Parks. I am a mom of four, a Child & Adolescent Psychologist in Northern Virginia, and…I confess…a serious talker….
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5 Helpful Tips For Starting / Growing a Private Practice
Starting a private practice can be absolutely awesome and terrifying at the same time. I had a private practice right out of grad school…
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Listener Q&A About Private Practice | PoP 241
In this episode, Joe Sanok addresses listeners’ questions about starting, growing, and scaling a private practice. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution…
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Motherhood, Money, And Private Practice
How did I start? Like the lyrics of a famous Frank Sinatra song, “I did it my way”. I started my solo private practice,…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: August 2017
Below are the top stories, podcasts, and other blog posts from the month of August 2017. From how to create a marketing plan and…
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Get Doctor Referrals: Three Tips
Mental Health Counseling is one of the most important, yet possibly one of the most underutilized, resources in primary care patient treatment. As a…
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Jennifer Taylor on How to Host an Online Summit with Play Therapists | PoP 238
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jennifer Taylor on how to host an online summit with play therapists. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the…
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My Experience(s) With Burnout
Note: This is a personal account, and should not be seen as reflective of each individual in the field. The first things conjured when…
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An Authoritative Guide to Improving the Customer Journey Through Your Website
In today’s day and age, practically every business is accompanied by a website. Not only do customers expect this, but businesses have recognized websites…
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PoP 236 | Brian Kang Has Some Questions
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Brian Kang in a reverse podcast. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice?…
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How To Create a Marketing Plan
Many private practice owners contact us about consulting because they need help with marketing. When I started out in private practice, I had no…
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Start Your Practice By Knowing Your Strengths
As a counsellor, advisor, or consultant, you understand human psychology in a way that few others do. You help your clients overcome fear and…
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Ready To Be Inspired? Watch This!
We’ve all experienced fear on some level. While some experience a fear of death, others experience a fear of social situations, or public speaking….
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Finding The ‘One Thing’ That Leads To Private Practice Success
My calendar is full this month. If you ask me why, though, you’ll have to pull up a chair. The journey to figuring out…
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Why Customer Service Is Important In Private Practice
Customer service, in the traditional sense, can be defined as assistance or advice given by a business to those people that buy their products…
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PoP 235 | Insurance Billing With Kathryn And Jeremy Zug
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Kathryn and Jeremy Zug about insurance billing and more! Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting…
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Starting a Private Practice In a New State
The personal to-do list of moving to a new state can be overwhelming. Add on to that the tasks of starting a new therapy…
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Key Advice From 12 Successful Entrepreneurs
Running a private practice isn’t easy. And, for those of you wanting to start a private practice, you may be overcome with fear and…
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PoP 233 | My Wife And I Almost Separated
This episode is a reverse podcast with Matt Wells and the Slacking Ambition podcast. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private…
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PoP 232 | How To Use Pinterest With Daniel Fava
In this episode, Joe talks to Danial Fava about how to use Pinterest. Podcast Sponsor In This Podcast Summary Daniel’s website page views increased by…
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Building an Experimenting Mindset to Overcome Fear of Failure
Recently I was getting interviewed on a podcast and the host asked me, “Do you think people don’t start something because of the fear…
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How To Improve Productivity, 25 Comprehensive Tips
There are two, somewhat obvious, ways to improve your output. One, increase the number of hours you spend working or, two, work smarter. Productivity…
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Five Things I’ve Learned In My Fifth Month Of Private Practice
Happy summer!!! Hope all your private practices are doing well… though this is the time of the year when, for most, it slows down…
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How Can Career Counseling Help?
So, what do you want to do after school? What do you want to become? This is a question many of us dread to…
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7 Guided Meditation Videos Under 30 Minutes
Let’s be honest, the stresses, busyness, and general pressures of life can often get the best of us. No matter how strongly we may think…
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PoP 229 | Student Loan Debt
In this episode, Joe talks all about student loan debt, debt forgiveness, and how to get out of debt. Also, should you invest in…
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Investing And Reinvesting In Your Private Practice
You know, there is so much I have learned since I went into private practice over 10 years ago. For me, I can truly…
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