Private Practice Success Stories

Beth Brady is a private practice owner in Ohio who started her business less than one year ago. Beth faced the very tragic loss of her friend and business partner at the beginning stages of starting her private practice. Fortunately, she was able to triumph and move forward with starting the business. Beth shares how she overcame that loss and what led her to a career in speech-language pathology in the first place. She talks about some of her first job experiences before making the move to private practice and what she’s been doing to expand her business during the pandemic.  What we discuss:  How she got started as a speech-language pathologist What made her decide to start a private practice of her own How she overcame unexpectedly losing her business partner What Beth’s been working on for her business to help expand her caseload Links:"Running and EI Agency" with Ryan Landinguin, SLPTalk Play Grow For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luba Patlakh Kaplun is a speech-language pathologist in the Philadelphia area who has built her private practice from zero to 50 contractors in just 5 years. In this episode, she shared how she’s built her private practice and how she plans to continue growing during the pandemic. We talked about how she got into this career after leaving behind broadcast journalism, how she transitioned her practice to teletherapy in just two days and why you have to be persistent while you build your practice. Luba shares the importance of making progressive steps to get to your goals and her advice for other private practice owners.What we discuss:  How she transitioned from broadcast journalism to speech-language pathology What made Luba decide to start her own practice The lessons she's learned from growing her practice  Transitioning into telepractice within a two day period Links:Kidology WebsiteTraction: Get a Grip on Your Business Kidology YouTube Channel For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Becky McArthur is fully embracing the new way to start a private practice. I am seeing a lot of new SLP’s take this route for their career - doing things such as seeing clients at home, being lean when it comes to finances, not straying away from technology. This is exactly what Becky did as the pandemic hit, she quickly learned how to take her private practice online and started doing telepractice to meet her clients. In this episode she discusses this experience, what led her to start her private practice, differences between SLP from the U.S. and Canada (where she’s located) and what she’s learned since opening her private practice. What we discuss:  How Becky got started in the SLP profession and what led her to the decision to start a private practice What differences she’s noticed between SLPs in the U.S. and Canada What she’s learned over the past year from having a private practice Her experience with doing telepractice  Links:We CommunicateFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rene Robles and Cristina Ramos are private practice owners who are known for taking strong, decisive actions. Rene and Christina were on the podcast in early 2019 and shared their story of building a SLP practice with three locations and over 700 patients. In this episode, they dove back into their 5-year business plan and the progress they’ve made on their goal of opening one new practice a year for 5 years. Rene and Christina shared how they’ve successfully navigated the transition to teletherapy practice during the pandemic in just three days! The pair also talk about their upcoming plans and how they will continue to weather the storm while growing their private practice. What we discuss:  How Rene and Christina ended up starting a private practice together What their 5-year business plan was and how their progress is at year 4 How they’re handling the transition into teletherapy in the midst of coronavirus Their plans going forward with opening their next clinic and weathering the storm Links:Five Oaks Speech TherapyFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeannette Washington is someone who continually seizes the opportunities that come her way. She started her career as a SLP working for schools before deciding to take the leap into private practice. She founded her company, Bearly Articulating and in this episode, she talks about what led her to that decision and how the transition was for her. We chat about why she decided to learn to code and how she’s weaved this into her work as an SLP. She also talks about her new book, Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter In Tech.What we discuss:  Why Jeannette decided to go to the private practice route What the transition of being a private practice owner was like Why she learned how to code and how she’s integrated tech into her work as a SLP Her advice for people who want to get into speaking and publishing For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Bass, MS, CCC-SLP started her career as a speech-language pathologist later in life. After working for another company, she decided to branch out on her own. Ruth started her pediatric private practice, Island Therapies with the intention of remaining small on purpose. In this episode, we talk about how to keep things simple but profitable and her perspective on taking things back to the basics. She talks about going at your own pace and doing what you want as a private practice owner. Ruth and I explore some of the best marketing strategies she’s uncovered over the years that have led to client referrals and how she makes the most out of referrals.Here's what we discuss: Her reasoning behind why she’s wanted to stay a small practice Her advice on asking for help and hiring for the things you aren’t good at Ruth’s tips for someone thinking about going down the road of private practice How she feels about starting small and taking baby steps How Ruth uses the concept of friend-raising to get more client referrals For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ebone Williams, did not ever really consider the private practice path until recently. In this episode, she shares how she launched her practice in December and was full by early March. She discusses how she uses screenings and professional development to grow her practice, and how her family’s motto: “Do it afraid,” has helped her move forward and grow her practice. What we discuss:  What motivated Ebone to start her private practice How she developed her business model The benefits of being an on-site therapist  Future plans for Affinity Therapy Services For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the first occupational therapist to be featured on this podcast, Hana Eichele is a highly-driven owner of a new private practice. She transitioned to private practice from working in the schools and in clinics, where she found less freedom and flexibility than she desired. Hana is excited about the prospect of expanding her practice in the near future.Here's What We Discuss: Her many sources of inspiration to start and continue her private practice  How she arranged a smooth transition between her previous position to seeing her own clients How she plans to diversify by drawing upon her other talents Her experienced advice to therapists that are starting their journey Jena’s take on an overwhelming obstacle for many new private practice owners Links and Resources: Feeding Matters 105 West Design Roots Pediatric Therapy Feeding Littles For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Susannah Silvia, a friend of Jena's from high school in New Orleans, was determined to overcome the odds despite the staggering effect of Hurricane Katrina on her personal and professional life. She pursued a career in early intervention and now is the director of the same private practice at which she started her clinical fellowship. Currently she balances being a mother, author, and professor with a goal to increase her impact on the SLP world in the upcoming year.Here's What We Discuss: How she discovered her passion for speech-language pathology in lieu of other helping professions Her decision to pursue an ownership position within her first professional setting Her commitment to developing multiple streams of income for multiple life-enhancing reasons How another SLP helped her make her book publishing dream come true How she transitioned from being a university guest speaker to an adjunct lecturer Links and Resources: First Steps  Your Baby Loves To Say That! For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, I'm going to introduce you to Tami Teshima of Duncan Lake Speech Therapy. Tami is one of the star students from the Start Your Private Practice Program. She is one of our biggest cheerleaders for our students, always celebrating their wins and providing encouragement. And now she has #LeveledUp and has become a member of Grow Your Private Practice. Tami was a school-based SLP who got laid off (a year before covid!) She had always wanted a private practice and took it as a sign to do it. So she joined Start Your Private Practice and we recorded this episode on the anniversary of her first year in private practice.Tami loves working with young kids and also doing gender affirming voice and communication modification. Tami's bubbly and friendly fun personality is something that you will fall in love with.As you listen - be thinking about what aspects of Tami's story you identify with. To learn more about starting your own speech therapy private practice, visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yvette McCoy has cultivated a wide-reaching private practice over the last 15 years. She currently employs and collaborates with a variety of specialists, including ENTs and audiologists, in order to serve her clients from infancy to adulthood. Yvette has had an inspiring influence on her community and continues to grow with their needs in mind.Here's What We Discuss: Her first foray into private practice as an SLP conducting home visits The business mindset she developed over time to lead her to a vibrant practice Her advice to become board-certified which surprised her colleagues Her persistence in the presence of internal and external doubt Jena’s valuable opinion on why a slow and steady start to your private practice is the way to go Connect with Yvette:LinkedInFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Quick question:You wouldn't build a house without architectural plans, would you?So let's make sure you PLAN your private practice before you start it.As part of Better Hearing and Speech Month, I am offering a FREE 5 day challenge to help SLPs plan their ideal private practice.Click here to register (it's free!)There are five major decisions you have to make in planning your private practice, which I will help you do in 20 minutes per day (2-3 minute videos, a 5 minute task and a 15 minute Q&A time with me.)When it comes to planning private practices, I've seen a lot of SLPs get stuck in analysis paralysis and I don't want that to happen to you.After 5 days, you'll make 5 major decisions that will help you:✅ Schedule around your private practice around your life✅ Offer services you feel good about✅ Make sure you're working with the right clients✅ Build in work/life balance from the beginning✅ Keep your overhead / expenses low from the start... and be ready to START knowing that you have a solid plan in place.5 days.5 decisions.Planned out.Click here to register: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/plan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Brown knew she could convert her passion for the adult medical field into a private practice early on. After experiencing the life of a generalist SLP in skilled nursing and acute care, she felt her calling was to deliver patient-focused adult care in patients’ homes. This unique focus has set Katie apart within her community. She looks forward to collaborating with other private practitioners as well as marketing to doctors in the near future.Here's what we discuss: Her breakthrough moment that made her realize it was time to start her private practice How she reconciles being an introvert with various extroverted activities designed to develop relationships with colleagues Her perspective on the importance of finding a mentor and sharing the wealth Her strong encouragement for new practitioners who also have only a few years experience under their belts Jena’s sage insight into the difference between pushiness and information sharing Links and Resources:Swallow Your Pride PodcastFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laura Powell, a distinguished Grow Your Own Practice mentor, experienced a myriad of SLP work settings (home visits, schools, ENT clinic, outpatient pediatric/adult) before she decided on full-time private practice. She credits her experiences with helping her develop the confidence and knowledge to pursue a multidisciplinary clinic with specialities from autism to pediatric vital stim. Today she employs SLPs, OTs, and administrative staff in a bustling office environment.Here's what we discuss: Her business mission, which reflects who she hires and how they connect with clients Her leadership approach that has absolutely factored in to 100% employee retention Jena’s advice on goal-setting with respect to starting a private practice Her determination to continue to learn, including seeking resources and asking questions Jena’s perspective on entering private practice slowly and surely Links and Resources: Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman (https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book) GrowYourPrivatePractice.com/Laura For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Hamel and Stephanie Izzi are a dynamic duo of sisters who both discovered a love of speech-language pathology and wanted to design a way to practice it on their terms. Their commitment to their clients’ well-being extends beyond the therapeutic setting and into government advocacy for their client’s rights. They also value cultivating collaboration within their practice and their community.Here's What We Discuss:-Their path to forging a unique business together-How their ideals helped them cultivate their vision for their business-How they became a non-profit in a relatively easy, straightforward manner-Their emphasis on delegation spread across three part-time employees and counting-Jena’s insight into how to win the popularity contest of Google searchingFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.