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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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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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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Stages of Change into Private Practice: The Contemplation Stage (Part 2 of 5)
Coming out of denial is a gradual process. It was like having an addiction, an addiction to allowing other people to be masters of…
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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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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: September 2017
This month’s round up of posts includes another great mix of blog posts around how to start, grow, and scale your private practice. Whether…
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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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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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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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Why You Have to Slow Down
Last week I hosted a conference for therapists called Slow Down School. The goal was to slow down and have clarity for their businesses….
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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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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 234 | Starting a Practice With Ciji Gamble
In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Ciji Gamble about starting a practice. Podcast Sponsor Confused by all the advice on starting a private practice?…
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PoP 226 | Your First Year Of Private Practice
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about the basics of starting a private practice. Podcast Sponsor In the beginning, Jaime was building websites himself, but then the…
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Five Things I’ve Learned In My Fourth Month Of Private Practice
It’s odd, this is the first month when I have not been soooooo stressed out about private practice. It’s the first month when I…
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PoP 224 | Laura Coe Is Really Authentic
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about Laura Coe. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed to help health professionals attract more clients and thrive…
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PoP 223 What To Do With An Idea Part 3 | Core Planning
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about what to do with an idea, part 3 – core planning. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed…
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PoP 222 What To Do With An Idea Part 2 | Magnum, P.I.
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about what to do with an idea, part 2 – Magnum, P.I. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed…
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PoP 221 What To Do With An Idea Part 1 | Trains And Actors
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about what to do with an idea, part 1 – trains and actors. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution…
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Make Money in Private Practice | April 2017 Monthly Income Report
Ever wonder how to make money in private practice? You can do one-on-one counseling, add 1099s clinicians to your practice, or launch ideas…
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Five Things I’ve Learned In My Second Month Of Private Practice
I have learned sooooo much this past month in private practice! Read below to find out about my top five lessons learned in my…
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The Secret About Your Ideal Caseload
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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Planning The Interior Design And Décor For Your Private Practice
For those of us who have reached the milestone of having our own office, it can feel like a major accomplishment. You have finally…
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PoP 209 | How to Start a Testing Practice with Dr. Jeremy Sharp
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Dr. Jeremy Sharp on how to start testing practice. Podcast Sponsor The future of relationship assessment is here. Created by…
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PoP 207 | Part 2 of 2 Gottman Institute Clinical Director Dr. Dave Penner
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Clinical Director Dr. Dave Penner, in part 2 of 2 Gottman Institute. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where…
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PoP 206 | Part 1 of 2 Gottman Institute Clinical Director Dr. Dave Penner
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Clinical Director Dr. Dave Penner, in part 1 of 2 Gottman Institute. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website…
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Five Things I’ve Learned In My First Month Of Private Practice
The website has been created, you’ve found a location for your office, business cards are made… your ducks are in a row and you…
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PoP 200 | Jay Papasan: The One Thing To Plan Your Goals
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Jay Papasan on the one thing to plan your goals. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized…
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PoP 199 | Lewis Howes on Defining Goals
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Lewis Howes on defining goals. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized and overachieving extroverts can learn…
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PoP 198 | How To Evaluate Goals With Kelly Higdon
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Kelly Hidden on how to evaluate goals. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized and overachieving…
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Is Lack of Confidence Stealing Your Success?
One struggle I’ve had in learning to market my therapy practice is confidence. The funny thing is, I am extremely confident. About therapy. I’ve…
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5 Key Strategies For a Single Mom To Grow a Successful Private Practice
Going from a stay-at-home mom: picking up carpools, volunteering at the schools, helping with homework, and cooking dinner; to a single mom starting her…
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Solo Private Practice; Maybe Not For Everyone
A few months ago, I was at my state’s counseling association annual conference, and learned something pretty interesting. According to one source in my…
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PoP 191 | Raccoons In The Ceiling And Guy From South Korea
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about raccoons in the ceiling and guy from South Korea. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed to help…
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Creating a Lifestyle Business
Joe Sanok appeared as a guest on The Private Practice Startup to discuss ‘Creating a Lifestyle Business’. Listen to the podcast below: …
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PoP 188 | 12 Days Of Practice: Twelve Months Of Action
Today we’re talking about 12 months of action with Joe Sanok. In This Podcast: In January I’m going more in-depth with a 10 part series…
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New Year’s Resolutions: Private Practice Edition
2017 is here (almost) and it’s time to make some professional resolutions. As therapists, we are generally really good at telling other people how…
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The Fear Of Starting a Private Practice
I know that people often times spend hours, days, weeks, and then months planning out how they can start their own private practice. You…
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The Forrest Gump Mindset For Private Practice
To this day, my all time favorite movie is “Forrest Gump”. Forrest Gump is one of those characters that are easy to love. His sweet…
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Using Mindful Self-Compassion For Support When Starting a Private Practice
In my work with clients I often teach them the three components of Mindful Self-Compassion. This is based on the work of Kristin Neff…
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PoP 173 | Business Attorney and Entrepreneur Writer Nina Kaufman Talks About Leveling Up
Today we’re talking about leveling up with Business Attorney and Entrepreneur Writer, Nina Kaufman. Podcast Sponsor Great tool to help you become a better therapist by…
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PoP 172 | Tips From The Pros: Kelly Higdon, Miranda Palmer, Clay Cockrell, Allison Puryear, Jeff Guenther, Harrison Tyner, and Alison Pidgeon
Today we’re talking about tips from the pros with some of the leading therapists in America. Podcast Sponsor Great tool to help you become a…
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What The Election Taught Me About Private Practice
Donald Trump is President. He beat a former First Lady, United States Senator, and Secretary of State with virtually no support from his own…
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How to Increase Income in Private Practice
What an incredible month for building private practice income! This month was a huge month for private practice income growth. Beyond just increasing income,…
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PoP 170 | Growing a Private Practice with Jess Richards
Today we’re talking about growing a Private Practice with Jess Richards. Podcast Sponsor WeCounsel, a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform that connects mental health providers to their clients…
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PoP 167 | Adding Insurance and Talking to Doctors with Alison Pidgeon
Today we’re talking about insurance and talking to doctors with Alison Pidgeon. She runs through her experiences going into Private Practice. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision…
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PoP 164 | Leadership Wisdom with Bob Vanourek
Today we’re talking about leadership wisdom with Bob Vanourek. He shares leadership tips and advice he has learned over the last 30 years. Podcast Sponsor…
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4 Tips To Manage The Uncertainty of Starting a Counseling Business
Many of us with advanced degrees have a strong work ethic. We have high expectations about ourselves and our work, and like to have…
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The Power of Networking
I love being around people I’ve known that since I was a kid. My mom recently recounted the story where she brought me to…
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PoP 162 | Pillars of Practice with Geoff Simons
Today we’re talking about the pillars of practice with Geoff Simons, a true trail blazer. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed…
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Green Tea Latté + Mason Jar = Lessons Learned from Private Practice
Every morning I love to make myself a cup of green tea latté. Just the sound of it makes me salivate. It’s a multi-step…
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What I Learned About Private Practice Development from being a Mary Kay Consultant
In my previous post about my 14-year vision creation of being in private practice, I mentioned the fact that I had an identity crisis. This…
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Play Therapy As a Private Practice Niche
Ever considered making play therapy your private practice niche? Do you wonder if it is really worth the energy or investment of time and…
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How to Work Through the Fear of Starting a Private Practice
Fear and starting a counseling private practice is like The Wizard of Oz. How to make it, work through the fear and avoid the…
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PoP 151 | Brew Your Practice with Allison Puryear and Jane Carter
Today we’re talking all about the awkward stages you go through when breaking into private practice with Allison Puryear and Jane Carter. Meet Allison Puryear Allison…
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14-Year Vision Creation to Being a Therapist in Private Practice
Many therapists in the mental health field view our profession as a calling. The same is true for me. I heard the calling to…
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PoP 119 | Rob Bell: How to Be Here
In this podcast session, I talk with best-selling author Rob Bell see theology, the world, and therapy. His new book, How to Be Here:…
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