Private Practice Success Stories

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 practiceHer advice on asking for help and hiring for the things you aren’t good atRuth’s tips for someone thinking about going down the road of private practiceHow she feels about starting small and taking baby stepsHow Ruth uses the concept of friend-raising to get more client referr

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 practiceHow she developed her business modelThe benefits of being an on-site therapist Future plans for Affinity Therapy ServicesFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com

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 clientsHow she plans to diversify by drawing upon her other talentsHer experienced advice to therapists that are starting their journeyJena’s take on an overwhelming obstacle for many new private practice ownersLinks and Resources:Feeding Matters105 West DesignRoots Pediatric TherapyFeeding LittlesFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private

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 professionsHer decision to pursue an ownership position within her first professional settingHer commitment to developing multiple streams of income for multiple life-enhancing reasonsHow another SLP helped her make her book publishing dream come trueHow she transitioned from being a university guest speaker to an adjunct lecturerLinks and Resources:First Steps Your Baby Loves To Say That!For more information, visit: www.IndependentCli

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 Se

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 visitsThe business mindset she developed over time to lead her to a vibrant practiceHer advice to become board-certified which surprised her colleaguesHer persistence in the presence of internal and external doubtJena’s valuable opinion on why a slow and steady start to your private practice is the way to goConnect with Yvette:LinkedInFor more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.Private

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 y

Welcome to the Grow Your Private Practice Playlist!If you have clients and you’re committed to building a sustainable private practice to the six figure level and beyond, make sure to listen through this mix of solo episodes and interviews that will help you gain greater insight on what the growth stage looks like and how we can make it easier for you.Enjoy the episodes and reach out if you want support to navigate the Messy Middle!Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com

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 practiceHow she reconciles being an introvert with various extroverted activities designed to develop relationships with colleaguesHer perspective on the importance of finding a mentor and sharing the wealthHer strong encouragement for new practitioners who also have only a few years experience under their beltsJena’s sage insight into the difference between pushiness and information sharingLinks and Resources:Swallow Your Pride PodcastFor more information, visit:

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 clientsHer leadership approach that has absolutely factored in to 100% employee retentionJena’s advice on goal-setting with respect to starting a private practiceHer determination to continue to learn, including seeking resources and asking questionsJena’s perspective on entering private practice slowly and surelyLinks and Resources:Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman (https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book)GrowYourPrivat

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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.Privat

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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is

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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses

Is Your Private Practice Successful? (What does successful mean, anyway?) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com

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 c

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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com

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 baseHow Roshonda’s family shaped her private practice as it exists todayHow her business savvy has helped her concentrate on the most important aspects of her professional careerTo 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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonu

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 lifeOwning a private practice comes with less restrictions than working at a school or hospitalMore control over caseload, meetings, documentation and anything that leaves you feeling over worked and under paidShowing SLP’s that things can be different and providing steps on how to do thatEven 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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: ww

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 discussHer unique introduction to the field and how she continues to mentor and employ SLP-AsHer perspective on her successful collaboration with her business partnersHer advice to pursue alternative avenues of clientele when private pay is difficult to come byJena’s perspective on business principles that have improved her lifeHer 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.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra

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 madeHow having the flexibility changed her life and perspectiveHow setting her own hours allowed her to spend more time with her childrenWhy not to put off starting a business when your children are youngTaking ‘I can’t’ out of the vocabulary  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mentioned in this episode:Enrollment for the Start Your Private Practice Program is OPEN! Join Now to snag the extra bonuses: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com