Private Practice Success Stories

Tara Vining showed incredible promise as a travel therapist that helped her secure her first school contract. Her private practice benefited from her wide variety of experiences in different speech pathology settings, in-person and teletherapy. Currently her practice is mostly centered on contracting with public schools and a small but growing faction of outpatient clients. She is a strong proponent of pursuing continuing education to bolster business savvy and community impact.Here's What We Discuss:-Her high praise of school contracts and their advantages-Her financial advice for starting your private practice-How her mentors have influenced her to adopt effective business practices and her positive outlook-Jena’s perspective on starting and growing your businessFor more information about starting or growing a private practice, click here: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexandria launched her private practice while on maternity leave with fortune on her side. She sees both child and adult clients in coordination with her staff. Her practice currently focuses on social language, delayed echolalia, and adult stuttering. She is placing a stronger emphasis on delegation in the upcoming year and looking forward to furthering her impact on her community and beyond.Here's What We Discuss:-Her favorite aspect of private practice that allows her to achieve a strong work-life balance-Her proven approach to grouping children in pragmatic language groups-Her journey to specializing in one of her niches, from reading an educational book to presenting at ASHA-Her heartfelt advice for new practitionersFor more information about starting or growing a private practice, please visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Hillary Cooper is taking the speech therapy world by storm! She is conducting one of the few mobile FEES-specific private practices in the country, spearheading a non-profit organization designed to support patients with dysphagia and their families, and supporting other non-profits by selling speech-therapy based merchandise. Along the way she has provided therapy to adults in skilled nursing facilities and acute care in addition to private practice. Hillary also has a strong interest in educating others which also led to her participation in the Medical SLP Collective.Here's What We Discuss:-Her uplifting perspective on the obstacles that arose along the way-Her eye-opening advice surrounding yourself with support, both personally and professionally-Her motto “Delete, delegate, or do” and how it has framed her work-life balance-How her belief in herself and her ideas had to evolve over time to make her dreams come alive-Jena’s encouragement for kindred spirits who embrace their passions wholeheartedly-Her call for volunteers to help her non-profit fulfill its missionTo learn more about starting or growing your private practice, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to this Mindset Monday Edition of The Private Practice Success Stories Podcast.Today we are going to talk about planning for your financial future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary:Roshonda Epps is a self-described “Mompreneur” with a strong positive message and practical advice for all practitioners hoping to achieve a work-life balance. Her dream of working for herself became reality when she started seeing her first client through a contact at her son’s daycare. She is currently the sole SLP at Speech Therapy Zone, which is designed to provide services to children while also supporting their parents in a flexible manner.What we discuss: Jena’s recommendation for new practitioners to help establish a strong client base How Roshonda’s family shaped her private practice as it exists today How her business savvy has helped her concentrate on the most important aspects of her professional career To learn how to start your own private practice, watch our free training: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/webinar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary:In this mindset Monday episode Jena talks about why investing in yourself allows you more control over your schedule and ultimately your life. Jena invests in herself by attending conferences to so that she can learn and implement different things into her courses and programs to help make you become a better business owner.What we discuss: Starting a private practice allows you control over your schedule giving more freedom for family and life Owning a private practice comes with less restrictions than working at a school or hospital More control over caseload, meetings, documentation and anything that leaves you feeling over worked and under paid Showing SLP’s that things can be different and providing steps on how to do that Even if you don’t have a background in business, you can still run a successful private practice See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SummaryElizabeth lives each day to the fullest by taking care of her family, pursuing her SLP-D degree from Northwestern, and developing her co-owned private practice beyond her wildest dreams. Her flourishing business includes seeing children and adults with developmental disabilities at their homes, in a clinic, and in the public schools. Her joint venture has expanded tremendously and she continues to dream big!What we discuss Her unique introduction to the field and how she continues to mentor and employ SLP-As Her perspective on her successful collaboration with her business partners Her advice to pursue alternative avenues of clientele when private pay is difficult to come by Jena’s perspective on business principles that have improved her life Her heartfelt appreciation for her SLP-D program that has helped her evolve as a professional See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SummaryIn this episode Jena talks about how difficult it was to be in an office setting while trying to raise two young boys and how starting her own Private Practice gave her the freedom and flexibility to be there for her children while still providing an income.What we discuss; Why starting her practice was the best decision she made How having the flexibility changed her life and perspective How setting her own hours allowed her to spend more time with her children Why not to put off starting a business when your children are young Taking ‘I can’t’ out of the vocabulary  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SummaryDr. Jamie Fisher is an inspirational advocate for her clients and clinicians alike. Her practice has evolved to a multidisciplinary clinic providing therapy for children and adults as well as a continuing education center for other SLPs. Dr. Fisher continues to grow her impact on her local community as well as developing online courses to reach a nationwide audience.What we discuss: Her motto to “never ever say what you will never ever do” when facing new opportunities Her perspective on the benefits of an entrepreneurial community class Her heartfelt encouragement to pursue your passion as a private practitioner Jena’s perspective on why private practice can lead you to exceed the expectations of a regular job and pursue your dreams Her live course versus online course experience as a professor Her breakthrough moment when self-care became an essential component of her life See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SummaryWhether or not you have a logo, this is an episode for you. In this episode we talk about what I did when I was first starting out and how I was able to change and evolve my brand and how my logo helped in that. We also discuss the different types of logos and how to go about getting one. In this episode we discuss The importance of a logo and how it defines your brand What to do if you don’t like your current logo What do do if you don’t currently have a logo Is a line of text with your business name enough? Does having a logo make your business look more professional? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary: Ebony has experienced tremendous growth by pursuing a wide variety of opportunities over the last two months. Her momentum has allowed her to expand her practice, build upon her existing skills, and establish strong connections within her community. In her triumphant return to the podcast, Ebony shares advice to inspire new and current practitioners alike.What we talk about: Her philosophy about delegation following the expansion of her practice How she stepped out of her comfort zone and pursued continuing education to serve new clients Jena’s encouragement to cultivate one’s skillset Her consideration of her employees to help them achieve work-life balance Her plans to continue to promote her practice and increase her impact on her community See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary:On this episode of Private Practice Success stories I talk to you about quotes and how much I love inspirational quotes. I speak about one quote in particular that changed the way that I think about my business and all others and I discuss the process of change on this episode and how quotes are not only important for your business but for your mindset. What we talk about: How important quotes are for mindset How quotes and outside the box thinking can change your business How businesses can change an evolve over time and what to do about it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SummaryTrina and Jill formed their private practice soon after meeting at a skilled nursing facility and they have been a powerhouse duo ever since! Their business model has evolved to include multiple therapists, services, and even a therapeutic preschool. Most recently they are working towards moving into a bigger facility to accommodate more classrooms, and in doing so, fulfilling an important need in their community.What we talked about Their origin story, or how it all began at an opportune time and place Jena’s valuable input on “taking the leap” Their insightful perspectives on choosing a long-term business partner Their logical approach to delegation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary: On this episode of Mindset Monday we will be taking about how Private Practice is a vehicle to get you where you would like to go in life.I've been thinking a lot about this lately. As you know in my beginner course where I teach people how to start private practices. In talking to all the thousands of people, most people are coming to private practice from another setting. They’re either coming from schools, hospitals or early intervention generally because the setting has affected them in a negative way. That is where Private Practice comes in. You are in control of your caseload, what types of clients you see and how you want your practice to be run. In this episode you will learn how to take this from an idea to a real business. What I discuss: How to set up your Private Practice for success from the very beginning If you're already an establish Private Practice how to pivot How to change your business and mindset if things aren't going exactly how you imagined. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.