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Building a Private Practice and Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Clients and Families: Emily's Story Apr 05, 2021

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It is so important for us as professionals to create a safe space for ourselves and for our patients. Don’t you agree?

Private practice allows us to do that.

I am talking all about this with Emily McCullough from Parade Pediatric Speech Therapy which is a practice that is committed to providing a safe space for all kids and families on their communication journey.

Emily has more than 10 years of experience helping children and teens gain the communication skills they need to connect and interact meaningfully with the people in their lives. She believes that every child brings unique gifts and insights into the therapy process and that parents and caregivers know their child best. Emily values her partnerships with parents and caregivers and working as a team to help children feel proud, successful and empowered communicators!

She has extensive training and clinical experience in articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, autism, and communication disorders in bilingual and culturally and linguistically diverse children. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Emily received her B.A. in Spanish from Guilford College in North Carolina and her M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology.

Emily lives in Austin, TX. For fun, she enjoys getting outside, composing music, reading and spending time with her wife and dog.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The benefits of teletherapy for SLPs and students
What it takes to start a teletherapy private practice
How private practice allows you to create a safe space for yourself and your patients
Why being yourself as an SLP encourages your students to be themselves
How private practice allows for the freedom and ability to lead with your own values

I love this conversation with Emily because it really highlights how private practice allows SLPs to create an ideal work environment that suits their interests, personality and season of life.

I think it's really important for there to be more diversity in the field and also for there to be more diverse options for our patients, so I am glad you got to hear how Emily does this at her private practice.

Emily actually got started by joining the Start Your Private Practice System, and we are re-opening the doors to this really soon!

Head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist for help starting your speech therapy private practice! Don’t miss your chance!

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com/ to learn more.

Resources Mentioned:

www.paradespeech.com

https://www.facebook.com/paradespeech

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Why SLPs Choose Private Practice (Hint: It's Not What You Think) Mar 29, 2021

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I used to think that SLPs and OTs went into private practice because they were greedy and all about the money.

I was so wrong, but does that ring true for you too?

I realized quickly that’s not the case, and that is what we are talking about in this episode along with the shame and stigma around private practice being all about money.

I am getting into the real reasons why SLPs and OTs choose private practice as their path!

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The shame and stigma around private practice being all about money
One of the main reasons SLPs choose this profession
Why waiting for a salary increase doesn’t have to be your story
How private practice can help you create what you want
The six F’s of why SLPs choose private practice

Do the reasons we talk about in this episode sound like ones that interest you too?

I would love to know which one of the F’s talked about in this episode is the one that drives you toward private practice the most.

Remember, it is okay to want more, but remember, if you want it, you have to go out there and create it. There are so many reasons why this can be the perfect path for you.

Head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist for help starting your speech therapy private practice! The doors are only open for a few days, so don’t miss your chance!

Resources Mentioned:

Episode with Ruth Bass

Where We Can Connect:

Broad Horizons Speech Therapy Website

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Building a Successful Private Practice During the Pandemic: Calonda's Story Mar 22, 2021

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Are you ready to hear a story about taking a leap of faith into private practice?

A lot of people probably think that starting a private practice during a pandemic isn’t a good idea, but that is the opposite of how this story goes.

I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Calonda Henry from Broad Horizons Speech Therapy.

Calonda Henry M.S. CCC-SLP, is the owner of Broad Horizons Speech Therapy, a certified Woman and Minority owned practice in the state of Florida. She specializes in early childhood language delays and school-age speech and language disorders. The vast majority of her career has been devoted to advocating for all children and families to get the services as well as the support they need. In addition to serving clients in the clinic office, Broad Horizons serves local agencies and schools within the community.

While others are waiting for a “better time” to start, Calonda decided to go for it!

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

What it was like to start a private practice during a pandemic
Navigating the world of business as an SLP
The benefit of marketing early on
The value of having mentors in graduate programs
Why representation is so important
How to get help with contracts
Making investments for the betterment of your business

Calonda decided to let her imposter syndrome go and follow through with her dream of being a business owner. This is so impressive given the timeframe in which she started her private practice and the success she has seen already!

I hope this episode motivates you to start marketing your private practice so you can take control of your professional, personal and financial life!

Head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist for help starting your speech therapy private practice! You will be notified as soon as we open the doors for Spring enrollment!

Resources Mentioned:

Broad Horizons Speech Therapy on Facebook

Broad Horizons Speech Therapy on Instagram

Calonda on Instagram

The Private Practice Clinic Forms

Where We Can Connect:

The Private Practice Marketing Bundle

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Marketing Secrets for Private Practitioners Mar 15, 2021

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Why do some private practitioners seem to get clients effortlessly while others struggle?

It’s simple. If people don’t know about you, they can’t hire you.

In today’s episode, I am talking all about marketing and why marketing is hard for most SLPs, but most importantly, what you can do about it.

If you spend a little bit of money, you have potential to actually make a whole lot more, so I am providing you with some strategies and helping you with your marketing confidence in this episode.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

You don’t have to be pushy to put yourself out there
A background in marketing isn’t necessary to be successful
Marketing is simpler than most people think
Marketing is an expense, but it is also an investment
A simple equation to figure out your ROI
Why it's better to pay in time
You can't start to build word of mouth marketing if you don't put yourself out there

I hope this episode motivates you to start marketing your private practice!

Don’t forget to grab my amazing marketing resources for 65% off! Head over to privatepracticemarketingbundle.com to learn cost-effective marketing strategies that work.

If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist , or if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

Resources Mentioned:

Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side

Where We Can Connect:

Seeds of Learning Professional Development

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How Her Private Pay Practice Allows Tera Sumpter To Focus on Client Care and Employee Development Mar 08, 2021

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Are you interested in learning more about private pay only private practices?

I get emails all the time from people who want to know if private pay only private practices are sustainable.

I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Tera Sumpter from Seeds of Learning.

Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP is the founder and Speech-Language Pathologist at Seeds of Learning, LLC where she specializes in executive functioning, literacy development, and other learning disabilities. She is the developer of an integrated cognitive processing model for assessment and treatment.

Tera is invited to present nation-wide and internationally on her integrative learning model and executive functioning. Tera is the author of The Seeds of Learning: A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy & Executive Functioning.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

How a niche can help you grow
Why you need to be open to where your path takes you
What it's like to run a private pay only practices
The benefit of working with families that are willing to pay without insurance
The sustainability of private practice
Why it’s important to pay your team for collaboration time
How mistakes in your path allow for learning opportunities

I hope this episode with Tera inspires you to create a business that you are proud of, that brings steady and growing income, and that serves your clients, your community, your therapists and you.

Don’t forget that I am offering amazing marketing resources for a limited time! Just head over to privatepracticemarketingbundle.com to learn cost effective marketing strategies that work.

Resources Mentioned:

Website: Seeds of Learning

Follow Tera on Instagram

Like Seeds of Learning on Facebook

"Going All in With Private Practice" With Amanda Townsend SLP

The Private Practice Marketing Bundle

Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice: Full Time or on the Side

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The Private Practice Marketing Bundle

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Break Through Imposter Syndrome and Build Your Private Practice Mar 01, 2021

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You are not an imposter, so why do you have imposter syndrome?

This is one of the main things that stops SLPs from starting and growing private practices.

I am talking all about this in today’s episode and giving you some strategies to break through it!

You’ll learn what impostor syndrome is, why SLPs are so susceptible to it and most importantly, how to finally shake it off.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

What imposter syndrome is
Questions you might ask yourself if you struggle with imposter syndrome
Why you need to start taking your own advice
The importance of recognizing that you’re enough
How imposter syndrome manifests in relation to starting private practices
What you need to do to get over these feelings

Remember, you are not an imposter, you are a helper.

Don't wait to become an expert to start your private practice or you'll never start. Start now and become an expert as you grow your private practice.

If this episode struck a chord with you, send me a message on Instagram. Let's talk about what's holding you back and whether or not I can help you move forward!

Resources Mentioned:

Facebook Group: SLP Private Practice Beginners

Where We Can Connect:

Connect with Crystal on Facebook

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Thinking Bigger with Crystal Sanford Feb 22, 2021

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What if you could create a private practice that served the population you’re passionate about and allowed you to serve as a consultant, author, speaker or parent education and empowerment coach?

It is possible to do more and think bigger - personally and professionally!

I am talking all about this today with my guest, Crystal Sanford, from Sanford Autism Consulting.

Crystal has been in the field of Speech Therapy for 20 years. Her areas of experience include social language disorders, language/articulation disorders as well as communication assessments and treatment for individuals with Autism. She also enjoys her leadership experiences in the field, such as mentoring Speech-Language Pathologists who are beginning their careers.

Crystal became acquainted with Autism in a new way when her daughter was diagnosed with Autism. In 2016, Crystal was inspired to open Sanford Autism Consulting, a place where other Autism and special needs moms could find clarity, support, and HOPE for their IEP journey.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The importance and need for parent education
Different ways SLPS can increase their impact
What to do when you realize that you can do more
Advice for those that want to chart a different path as a private practitioner

I hope that you were able to think of ways that you can make a bigger impact on a population that you care deeply about during this episode.

It is so important that you don’t limit yourself!

We're going to reopen the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System soon! If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you.

Also, if you want to hear all about the ins and outs of private practice as well as some big mistakes that you should avoid, watch my free training at www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar.

Resources Mentioned:

Sanford Autism Consulting Website: www.sdautismhelp.com

Follow Crystal on Instagram

Not Just for Nannies: Special Families Caregiver Manual

Crystal’s Podcast: Thriving Special Families

IEP Consultant Biz Builder Program

Free Training: How to Start Your Private Practice

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The Confidence You Need to Follow Your Dreams: Adrienne's Story Feb 15, 2021

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Do you feel like you're struggling with having the confidence to build a private practice? You might even have a private practice already and struggle with your confidence.

I'm pulling one of the most popular episodes out of the archives this week to cover this topic because I think it is so important. Adrienne Fuller and I are talking all about having the confidence to follow your dreams.

Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the clinical director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida. She earned her Master’s Degree at the University of New Hampshire and has worked in almost every setting as an SLP since. She is a recent graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small business program, is Co-Writer of the book, Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and has a new book, ‘Get Your Toddler Talking’ coming out in 2021.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

The benefit of having a supportive network
Not letting the opinions of others define your path
Why you don’t always have to leap into Private Practice
Ways you can increase your income with Private Practice
Ideas for creating more income streams when you’re an SLP
Why you need to make the decisions that are right for you

I hope that you were able to find some inspiring parallels between Adrienne’s story and your own whether you are a beginner or an established clinician.

Remember that we all have our own paths as SLPs! All you have to do is find the confidence to make the decisions that are right for you and your dreams.

Resources Mentioned:

SpeechBuilders Website: www.speechbuilders.org

Connect with Speech Builders on Facebook

Putting Your Dreams to Work: Keys to Setting Up Your Therapy Practice

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