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What is collaboration and how do we use it? Dictionary.com says: col·lab·o·ra·tion [kuh-lab-uh-rey-shuhn] noun 1.the act or process of collaborating. 2. a product resulting…
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How to make a podcast Launching a podcast is a fun and exciting task. The benefits of creating a podcast around your specific niche…
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January 2014 | How to make extra money Last month I discussed how I was really evaluating how I can find a balance…
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How to Change Your Life Kathy Angerer went from being a stay-at-home mom to the majority leader in Michigan’s House of Representatives in Michigan….
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From Joe: Anndrea Terry is one of the most powerful and innovative Facebook users I have seen. She may not have the numbers that…
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This is part 2, check out part 1 first Part 1 Summary In this podcast I talk with Sarah Barnes, SEO and website guru….
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How to File Taxes in Private Practice | Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 24 by Joseph R. Sanok Summary Everything you…
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www.PracticeofthePractice.com/december-2013-cash December | Projects and Presents In December I started to try to pace myself. In past months, I have talked about how I…
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Steps to reaching goals: 1. Identify your New Year’s resolution or goal. 2. Create a plan that helps you overcome barriers,…
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Smidgens are quick, short, inspiring thoughts done in a podcast format, without all the fluff. They’re a way for me to quickly express thoughts,…
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How to talk about money with clients I recently was emailed a question, “I do have one question for you that has nothing to…
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www.PracticeofthePractice.com/november-2013-cash November | What I’ve been up to and what I’ve learned I’m so close to breaking the $50k mark for my part time…
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If you are launching or plan to launch a website soon, you will need to buy hosting. Or maybe you’re going to launch an…
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”’ Recently I finally upgraded my phone. It was really sad how slow my “old” Droid X was acting. If dog years are 7:1…
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by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok episode 022 | An interview with Michael Wiles how to make $4-$5k…
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Note from Joe: I invited Erin Ruston to do a guest blog post about her process. Erin is a long-time reader and supporter of…
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You may have noticed that every 7 days or so, you’re getting a pop up on my website asking if you want my 5…
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October | What I’ve been up to and what I’ve learned This month I broke the $40,000 mark for my part-time business! I’ve…
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I have known Isaac Morehouse since 2000. Isaac is a thought leader, innovator and entrepreneur. In a sense we both grew into our…
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by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 019 | Living your dream through travel and counseling, an interview with Tracee…
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Launching a counseling private practice website can be time-consuming and an energy drain, but it does not have to be that way! It can…
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September | What I’ve been up to and what I’ve learned So am about to break the $40,000 mark for my part-time business…
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When I first launched my private practice in 2006 under an established private practice I didn’t understand just how important it is to steam-line…
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Chipotle recently launched a hauntingly awesome video about a scarecrow that is part of the factory farm establishment and chooses to launch his…
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August | What I’ve been up to August was a great month! I spent some time in North Carolina at a fun and inspiring…
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Add client’s emails to your schedule invite so it automatically reminds them Write blog posts all at once when you are inspired and schedule…
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Today only (August 13, 2013) you can get all of my books for free on Amazon! Today is my 9th anniversary and it’s my…
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Some people might think that posting my income every month is bragging or somehow beyond what I should disclose. I used to be in…
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Click the link for the full-sized PDF version infographic: Launch a private practice infographic When I can’t sleep this is what I do… The…
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by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 014 | Five Ways to Make More Money in Your Private Practice…
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Compared with last month this month’s income is a bit down, but looking at the months prior, I think I am gaining some momentum!…
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What is in your refrigerator in your office? You don’t have a mini fridge in your office!? At the end of last year, I…
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CLICK HERE TO APPLY Do you want a way to motivate yourself to grow your private practice? Do you want Joe Sanok to…
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What a month! Did that just say “494%”!? I can hardly believe it either! I returned from vacation with my wife and…
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by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 012 | How to name a counseling private practice Summary Joseph…
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“Turn off the lights when you leave the room.” “Reuse that, don’t throw it away.” “Finish all the food on your plate.” These are…
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Act now! Save yourself hours of frustration, learning, and tedious work. It took me so much time to figure out how to link…
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There are five essential indicators as to whether your business will grow this year. I am sure there are more than five, but these…
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This month was different This month my wife, daughter, and I went to Spain for two weeks. One of my wife’s best friends got…
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Why I do this As you probably know, I work a full time job and do a bunch of other things to build passive…
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I first met Rebecca A. Eldredge, PhD a little less than a year ago. She was moving to Traverse City, MI and she contacted me….
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Why I do this I’ve been doing these income reports since September 2012. If you are new to the website, I do this for…
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I first met Rebecca A. Eldredge, PhD a little less than a year ago. She was moving to Traverse City, MI and she contacted me….
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by Joseph R. Sanok Summary Joseph R. Sanok: Counselor, Private Practice Owner, Marketing Expert, and Blogger The Practice of the Practice Podcast: Counseling |…
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I first met Rebecca A. Eldredge, PhD a little less than a year ago. She was moving to Traverse City, MI and she contacted me….
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I’m addicted to stats. I hated them in undergraduate and graduate school, but I really have fallen in love with them. Actually, it’s started…
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Why I do this I’ve been doing these income reports since September 2012. If you are new to the website, I do this…
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Summary Joseph R. Sanok: Counselor, Private Practice Owner, Marketing Expert, and Blogger The Practice of the Practice Podcast: Counseling | Private Practice | Blogging…
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Summary There is so much that we did not learn in graduate school. This counseling private practice podcast seeks to help you continue to…
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by joseph sanok Why I do this I’ve been doing these income reports for a number of months now. If…
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You may have recently noticed more e-book action from Practice of the Practice. If you have not, you may want to check out my…
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I went to the eye doctor a few weeks ago. I go each year for a check up. Things are great, I found out…
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In an effort to be transparent and to inspire you, I want to start reporting my monthly earnings. But first, let me thank those…
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I received three emails today, it must be 1099 Friday: Re: 1099 discussion on LinkedIn “I saw the posting and am interested as well….
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“You aren’t charging enough!” is what I told the lady on the phone. We were chatting about her practice and the subject of fees…
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I recently received an email from someone starting a private practice in the coming months. They were wondering about all the acronyms in the…
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It’s not easy to make money on a blog. On the front end, it is a ton of work. Sometimes it is difficult to…
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In an effort to be transparent and to inspire you, I want to start reporting my monthly earnings. But first, let me thank…
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I often get people asking me about consulting and how to launch their private practice. Also, I often have discussions with counselors in private…
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We counselors often miss immense opportunities because of our lack of business skills. Our websites often look crappy and we need help with design….
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In an effort to be transparent and to inspire you, I want to start reporting my monthly earnings. But first, let me thank…
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In a previous post and in my e-newsletter I let you know about how I was diagnosed with cancer in July. As I…
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Someone just asked me: “I saw your comment on LinkedIn about how you no longer take insurance. I’m curious about that. What made…
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Updated March 2013 The more that I talk with counselors, the more I see that they are scared of setting up their own websites….
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How to name a counseling private practice What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! The name of your practice should be something that reflects who you…
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If you are not familiar with the”Dinner and a Counseling Session” service that I offered starting in May, you can check out the site…
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In my last article “How to Help Angry Kids” I talked about a number of treatment approaches to help kids that have anger issues….
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I didn’t realize how much was involved with marketing until I really got into private practice, and I am still learning. As much as…
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Joseph Sanok’s new e-book! Practice of the Practice | A Start-up Guide to Launching a Counseling Private Practice A straight-forward guide to making private…
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I have received so many questions from counselors in private practice about how to market to doctors. I decided that rather than email…
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For most counselors, a practice consultant is a waste of time and money. It is really important to know yourself well enough to ask…
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I have had a part-time counseling private practice since 2007. This was while maintaining a full-time job. My situation was such where my wife…
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I was recently asked by a reader, “What software did you use for your business plan? Do you have one?” I also just had…
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I had a Practice of the Practice reader email me this: It has finally just hit me that since it is just ME sitting…
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Here are some marketing questions I have received from Practice of the Practice folks How did you get on Radio? For me it was…
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How did I get on the front page of Google for the terms “counseling” and “Traverse City”? I often get this question. People will…
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Being a well-trained and ethical counselor is the foundation for being successful in private practice. While competence is essential, you also need to…
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SOM LLPC License Paperwork So you have completed your Masters degree in counseling, probably from a CACREP accredited school, and you’re ready to begin…
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When I launched my counseling private practice several years ago, I was brand new to the Traverse City area. I was coming from another…
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My time almost became extinct. For the first three years of my private practice, I had only a Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/mentalwellnesscounseling I only had…
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Many people want to get a Facebook page for their counseling private practice. For many clinicians, the whole process can be overwhelming. Recently, I…
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A clinician I consult with asked me a question. I asked him if I could post his question and my reply (without confidential information)….
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In an effort to reduce rent, at Mental Wellness Counseling we share offices when possible. Since it is rare to have every hour utilized, I…
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I have had several questions about how to make the payment piece of counseling easier. Before I explain what I do, I want to…
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Ever wonder how to set up your email to look like mine, where I have my website instead og gmail? Up until 2 weeks…
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In your first years after graduation, most states have you under the supervision of a fully licensed counselor. Each state is a bit different,…
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Step One: Buy a Domain A domain is the online “property” that you are renting. You can buy 1+ years and you usually save…
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I know the feeling, you are so excited that you can’t stand it. You want to start as soon as possible. Here are four…
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Should you be a LLC? I have a PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company). It is only for specific professionals and raises the level of…
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