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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How Many Clients Should You See Per Day In Private Practice? Are you trying to figure out how many people you need to see…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How do you spend your time in your private practice? Where do you put your time in? What is the most effective use of…
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Do you have a long to-do list and just feel overwhelmed by it all? How are you prioritizing your tasks every day? What if…
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How is it possible that we are already halfway through the year?! Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. May was jam-packed with…
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The 6 Horizons of Focus Ground: Calendar/actions This is the ground floor – the huge volume of actions and information you currently have to…
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When it comes to private practice offices, there is a delicate balance to achieve. This is because you not only have to create a…
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When we think about setting goals for our business, our practice, we can look at that as the first step. Then it is important…
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My business celebrated its first birthday in February. Note that I didn’t say my business celebrated its first year in operation. Gratitude is a…
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I’ve touched on before some of the more important lessons I learned in starting my own private practice. One of the most important decisions…
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When 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…
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My passion within this field, as I am sure it is for many of you, is providing high-quality care. When transitioning my solo practice…
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April has flown by in the blink of an eye. And as usual, it has been jam-packed. On the podcast, we had a series…
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Have you been considering moving from a solo to group practice? Do you know what this change will entail? How much more financially viable…
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Most people are not in the market to buy a private counseling practice. Most people are not having a casual conversation about the possibility…
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Over the course of watching some of the greats in private practice operate, I’ve concluded that they stick out because they aren’t following the…
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Why should you focus on getting your ideal client? Do you know how to attract your ideal client? How can identifying and attracting your…
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Are you just starting your private practice and are not sure how to get more referrals? You’ve got your website set up and are…
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Maybe you’re at the point in your practice where you have more potential clients that need your service than the time or space to…
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Are you struggling with figuring out how to set your rates in private practice? Not sure how often you can raise your rates? Want…
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Your logo represents the face of your practice. It shows up on your website and business cards. It reflects who you are and what…
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How much time should you spend working on your private practice? We might call this time “operational hours.” These are hours like networking, building…
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What a great month March was! We launched our 8th cohort with Next Level Practice and we had some wonderful guests on the podcast…
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Are you struggling to name your business? Feeling overwhelmed by all the things it takes to start a private practice? Do you find yourself…
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In general, people are really overwhelmed and busy. Think about who you actually listen to, who do you follow on a regular consistent basis?…
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How much time should I spend on my private practice? Should I take insurance in my private practice? How do I set my rates…
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2019 is showing no sign of slowing down! February was jam-packed and we covered some great topics such as how to create recurring revenue…
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If you run a private practice, then you will understand how stressful it can be at times. After all, you need to look out…
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How do you bounce back from a set back that could potentially damage your business? Do you set time aside for those things that…
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I’ve touched on before some of the more important lessons I learned in starting my own private practice. And I’ve been fortunate enough that…
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I have a colleague with whom I consult regularly. One of the nice things about this trusting relationship is that I have the space…
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When I first started out on this journey of becoming who I am today, I had no idea what was ahead of me. If…
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I never considered myself having a mentor until I graduated from high school; I was part of a growing non-profit and this person I…
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“In order for any business to succeed, it must first become a system so that the business functions exactly the same way every time…
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In this 4 part series we’re going to talk all about: How to slow down How to make it a priority Why it matters…
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Most counseling practices invest a lot of time and energy in creating a safe and comforting environment in their workplace. For therapists based within…
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Running a business is no easy feat and maintaining the success and functionality of your business can be hard work. No matter how old…
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And just like that January is wrapped up! 2019 certainly started off with a bang. Some phenomenal guests were featured on the podcast and…
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Launching an idea or new business service in your private practice can be a little nerve-wracking. Simply because you’re challenging the norms of what…
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Dr. Larry Beer is The President of Child and Family Psychological Services which will be celebrating 30 years in 2019. They currently have 43…
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I’ve previously spoken about some of the most important lessons that I learned starting a private practice. And one of those things I mentioned…
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In a previous blog post, I mentioned a formula for success that many successful companies use till this day to get the ball rolling—and…
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As online counseling and telemental health becomes more and more popular, there is a growing body of clinical research that supports the effectiveness of…
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There’s a whole array of different stuff to focus on in any given business. Never mind a startup or entrepreneurial venture. Especially, a startup…
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Who here has ever looked at other practice owners and wondered how in the world they are able to run such a smooth and…
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How do you brainstorm topics to talk about in your keynote? The first techniques that I love coming up with in a keynote speech…
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“A bad system will beat a good person every time” – W. Edwards Deming The importance of building a rock-solid billing system is critical…
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We’re covering exactly how you can use public speaking to get more referrals in your private practice or your business. So few people are…
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Hiring additional clinicians as 1099 independent contractors is a great way to add additional revenue to your private practice. Depending on your location there…
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Digital marketing is super important since we’ve moved into a more digital world. This will create a much better situation for yourself, and for…
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Nowadays, most people would agree that business growth is a necessity as opposed to an option. However, in order to take your company to…
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When it comes to growing your business online, there are so many different strategies and tactics out there being promoted as the right ones….
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In the month of December we looked at social media and blogging for your practice, how to handle sales negotiations and first steps to…
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Something that has helped me in my practice is implementing a few systems for when a potential client calls or emails me for a…
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Creating a well designed website for your private practice is very important in marketing your practice online. It is the business card and face…
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Struggling to identify your target market or craft the perfect marketing message? Maybe you’ve already done this but you’re not sure how to capture…
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It goes without saying that a counselling practice must place ethics at the forefront of its operations. When dealing with psychologically and emotionally vulnerable…
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You’ve heard the pitch before: “Do you want to be successful? Are you tired of living a mediocre life and are feeling stuck? Well,…
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When you have a private practice, marketing and networking is key, whether in-person or through social media. Either way, you are looking to get…
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