TTE 31: Using Facebook to Build & Maintain Relationships with Other Local Therapists… And Skyrocket Your Referrals
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Summary: Shane Birkel created a Facebook group for local therapists to network on. And his referrals skyrocketed as a result. This is his Therapist Experience.<br> <br> Entrepreneurship is about taking well-thought out, calculated risks. Shane Birkel is no stranger to that. He recently invested in his business through Most Awesome Conference, left insurance panels and moved to a cash-based private practice, and niched into couples counseling. Thanks to his building & maintaining strong relationships with therapists in his area, he was able to have the support of a strong referral network to take these calculated risks, which resulted in a flourishing private practice.