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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,…
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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 MoreJanuary has so many feelings wrapped up in it. Thank goodness last year is over, maybe this year will be better, and a feeling…
Read MoreLet’s face it. When you went to graduate school, you learned how to be a clinician. Which is fantastic, and probably why you thought…
Read MoreAs a crisis management consultant and mental health professional, I have led at least 20 groups virtually for various schools, companies, and non-profit organizations…
Read MoreAll right! You’re ready to get moving on hiring your first clinician! But, how do you start? If you’ve never hired anyone before, this…
Read MoreI’m going to get down to it right away, there are some myths about Friday that we have to undo. To save you time,…
Read MoreOne thing we do know for sure, the pandemic is not going to be going away anytime soon. Since it’s not leaving, it the…
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 More W2 Traditional employee Part of your team Has a supervisor Can be given tasks, schedule and dress code 1099 Independent contractor Completes the…
Read MoreIn this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about insurance myths from practicing in the state you live, to private pay.
Read MoreCan you enhance your memory? What are some of the basics of understanding online learning? How do you launch a course?
Read MoreWhen 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?
Read MoreHow do you find your hyper-niche? How can you combine your passion and your practice? What are some of the steps to take?
Read MoreWhy do you need to raise your rates? When should you raise your rates? And how exactly do you raise your rates?
Read MoreIn this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Holly Chantal about finding your unique voice in business and aligning with next stage of business growth.
Read MoreBeing an online therapist can be a very rewarding career. With this freedom comes the responsibility of continually looking for ways to up our game.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreHow Many Clients Should You See Per Day In Private Practice? Are you trying to figure out how many people you need to see…
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 MoreWhat are the reasons you choose to make certain decisions in business? What are the traits of some of the most successful people? How…
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 MoreDo you know who makes the most money in your business? What is the ROI on your marketing efforts? When looking at exactly how…
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 MoreWhich phase of practice are you in? Wanting to grow but not sure how to do so? Want to know what you should be…
Read MoreDoes the thought of slowing down and stepping away from your business leave you feeling nervous? Wish there was a way you could just…
Read MoreMy practice started abruptly. You can learn about the birth of my practice in my last article here. I’ve heard that the first few…
Read MoreAre you still struggling with figuring out how to set your rates? Maybe you want to raise your rates but are not sure how…
Read MoreWhich 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…
Read MoreIn our practice, we have found several systems that work to streamline our business and save us time. Every minute wasted, is money lost….
Read MoreAs your private practice grows, you may want to think about bringing on a biller or hiring a billing company. This may especially be…
Read MoreDo you have an attorney you use in your business? If not, are you wondering how necessary it is and what value they could…
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 MoreHow 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…
Read MoreAs you establish your online counseling practice, it is important to determine your fee structure. Fortunately, this process is very similar to establishing fees…
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 MoreMy passion within this field, as I am sure it is for many of you, is providing high-quality care. When transitioning my solo practice…
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 MoreAre you unsure as to whether or not you should accept insurance in your practice? Do the benefits of insurance or private pay outweigh…
Read MoreOne of the most important processes you will complete in your time as an insurance-based practice is completing the verification of benefits. What is…
Read MoreA busy office is a sign that things are going great. You have lots to do, such as fulfilling customer orders, talking with your…
Read MoreHow do you bounce back from a set back that could potentially damage your business? Do you set time aside for those things that…
Read MoreWhen a client reaches out for online counseling, I schedule a phone or video session with him/her. This gives me a chance to see…
Read MoreI have a colleague with whom I consult regularly. One of the nice things about this trusting relationship is that I have the space…
Read MoreWhen I first started out on this journey of becoming who I am today, I had no idea what was ahead of me. If…
Read More“In order for any business to succeed, it must first become a system so that the business functions exactly the same way every time…
Read MoreIn this 4 part series we’re going to talk all about: How to slow down How to make it a priority Why it matters…
Read MoreRunning a business is no easy feat and maintaining the success and functionality of your business can be hard work. No matter how old…
Read MoreAnd just like that January is wrapped up! 2019 certainly started off with a bang. Some phenomenal guests were featured on the podcast and…
Read MoreDr. Larry Beer is The President of Child and Family Psychological Services which will be celebrating 30 years in 2019. They currently have 43…
Read MoreI’ve previously spoken about some of the most important lessons that I learned starting a private practice. And one of those things I mentioned…
Read MoreWho here has ever looked at other practice owners and wondered how in the world they are able to run such a smooth and…
Read MoreGoals are Great, Just Be SMART! My hope is to keep these articles evergreen, but at the time of this writing it’s January and…
Read More“A bad system will beat a good person every time” – W. Edwards Deming The importance of building a rock-solid billing system is critical…
Read MoreWhat is your belief and understanding of profit within your business? Do you have systems set up so that your business can run on…
Read MoreHiring additional clinicians as 1099 independent contractors is a great way to add additional revenue to your private practice. Depending on your location there…
Read MoreWhen it comes to growing your business online, there are so many different strategies and tactics out there being promoted as the right ones….
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 MoreSomething that has helped me in my practice is implementing a few systems for when a potential client calls or emails me for a…
Read MoreStruggling 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…
Read MoreIt goes without saying that a counselling practice must place ethics at the forefront of its operations. When dealing with psychologically and emotionally vulnerable…
Read MoreYou’ve heard the pitch before: “Do you want to be successful? Are you tired of living a mediocre life and are feeling stuck? Well,…
Read MoreWhen you have a private practice, marketing and networking is key, whether in-person or through social media. Either way, you are looking to get…
Read MoreSeveral tips for private practices to successfully manage remote teams. One definitely needs to see them all in order to select the one that…
Read MoreOnce you establish your online counseling practice, your next step is to attract new clients through marketing. Fortunately, marketing your online practice is very…
Read MoreGoogle launched their online advertising platform nearly 18 years ago and up until recently, it was called Google Adwords. It has now been changed…
Read MoreSales negotiation can be a high-stress experience and many sellers feel daunted when they hear “you’re too expensive” from a potential client, afraid to…
Read MoreFor some medical professionals, it’s the ultimate dream to start your own private practice. All through medical school you could be waiting for the…
Read MoreThe decision to start a private practice can be an anxiety ridden one for most therapists. Many therapists come to me saying things like,…
Read MoreAs I have begun to build my practice this past year, something that is clear, and I’m sure resonates with everyone here, is the…
Read MoreTruth be told, I never really considered opening up my own private practice. It was always an interest of mine to work in a…
Read More“What is it like being Jeremy’s assistant?”… is one of the most abhorrent questions Kathryn is asked on a regular basis. We tell people…
Read MoreAre you starting, growing or scaling your practice? Are you a specialist or a generalist? Do you know how important it is to slow…
Read MoreIn talking with numerous pre- and provisionally-licensed clinicians, I’ve found there are several misconceptions about getting into a private practice while being pre-licensed. These…
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 MoreIn my previous article“The Unplanned Day of Networking” I recounted a day I took advantage of random encounters as opposed to actively overextending myself…
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 MoreDo you have an attorney who understands business law in your state? Do you have safeguards in place to protect yourself online? Have you…
Read MoreA great way to increase the visibility of your practice and increase your clients is by networking. This can be carried out either in-person…
Read MoreStarting a private practice is exciting! It can also be daunting, overwhelming and exhausting. The concept is simple: rent a space, hold therapy sessions…
Read MoreDo you have something to teach your clients? Have your ever thought about creating an online course? What could you teach audience and how…
Read MoreWhen you look at marketing yourself as a consultant you should look at: What you already have set up. Growing your specialty – this…
Read MoreDo you know the in’s and out’s of your income statement? Are you too afraid to look at the numbers because they don’t make…
Read MoreOne of the greatest challenges that startups and small business owners face is a low marketing budget. Even when you don’t have funds for…
Read MoreAre you working full-time, but starting a private practice on the side? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for…
Read MoreAre you thinking about starting your own online private practice? Are you feeling nervous or uncertain about how best to get started? Not sure…
Read MoreAssuming you have an email list, you have some sort of inbound marketing, you’ve grown a specialty and an audience, now it’s time to…
Read MoreAre you starting or growing your private practice? Struggling to find resources for your practice all over the web? Have you ever heard of…
Read MoreDo you run workshops as part of your private practice, but you aren’t sure how to market them? Q&A was part of Next Level…
Read MoreOne of the biggest questions that I get asked is ‘how do I set my fees for consulting?’ What Are You Already Making? If…
Read MoreAre you living a legendary life? What sort of entrepreneur are you? Are you designing your own life? In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok…
Read MoreThere I was, having the same kinds of nightmares I ask my clients about. A week before, I had just witnessed my client in…
Read MoreAs an entrepreneur, do you focus on the problem or the solution? Do you think that being ‘different’ is a negative thing? What sets…
Read MoreHow familiar are you with the term ‘niche’? How do you differentiate your business or the way you run it? Do you believe in…
Read MoreMaking the decision to go into private practice is an anxiety inducing endeavor. In my experience consulting with a number of therapists over the…
Read MoreIn the month of October we had a diversity of articles talking about how to decorate your office with purpose to using a virtual…
Read MoreAre you wanting to get involved in online counseling? Q&A was part of Next Level Practice, the most supportive community for therapists starting a…
Read MoreSome people may consider networking to be a necessary evil in the professional world. It doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Occasionally opportunities…
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