Private Practice Success Stories

Latest Episodes:

"My 3-Part Growth Plan" With Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP May 27, 2019

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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses a 3-step process to systematically grow your practice. Establishing a growth mindset helps prioritize and organize the needs of your practice. Jena shares her framework that is built on income, systems, and teams, and how this can be applied to your practice to bring growth and balance

Here's What Jena Covers:

The need for an intentional growth plan for your practice
A practical framework to establish for growth in your practice
Encouragement and insight in building a great support team

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"Celebrate Your Wins" With Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP May 13, 2019

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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses the importance of taking time to stop and celebrate your wins. Celebrating your wins, even the small ones, can be a great source of motivation. There will be plenty of hard days that you encounter in your practice. Give yourself the credit that you are due!

Here's What Jena Covers:

Encouragement to celebrate and remember every win that you’ve accomplished

Examples of wins that she has seen in the lives of SLP’s in Start Your Private Practice.

A reminder that your job as a Speech-Language Pathologist is very important and has a great impact.

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"Perfectionism & Private Practice" With Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP Apr 08, 2019

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On this Mindset Monday episode Jena discusses how perfectionism can be a huge hinderance to Private Practitioners. She encourages SLP’s of all personality types to not focus on designing your work and practice around unattainable expectations, but rather, making decisions that are perfect for YOU.

Here's What Jena Covers:

How perfectionism hinders Private Practitioners, especially when starting out
Encouragement for those feeling stuck in their perfectionism
The idea of making your Private Practice perfect for you

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"Self-Care for Private Practitioners" with Katie Samples-Willams, SLP Apr 04, 2019

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Katie Samples-Williams, SLP experience as a speech-language pathologist is incredibly unique. She joined her parents' 40 year old private practice, directly following her clinical fellowship year, and she currently works alongside her father. While their patients have included everyone from infants and centenarians, their private practice specializes in dysphagia and laryngectomy treatment. Katie also has a professional interest in the wellbeing of speech-language pathologists as a community and in applying a holistic approach to client care.

Here's What We Cover:

Her thoughtful selection of a certified therapy animal and the positive impact he has made on her clients
Her experience regarding the numerous ways to become involved in your community
Her journey to becoming a trained professional in recognizing and combating burn-out and compassion fatigue
Jena’s 2019 word and a critical part of her workday that many SLPs forget
How important it is to meet the needs of the client’s family as well as the client

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"From a Small Practice to a Multidisciplinary Clinic" with Laura Knott-Riggal, SLP Feb 28, 2019

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Laura Knott-Riggal, SLP had extensive experience as a school SLP when she launched her private practice over six years ago. It has since developed into a multidisciplinary with multiple therapy providers and supporting staff. Her clientele spans both children and adults, though her primary focus has been on early intervention services. She continues to explore avenues for expansion and innovation.

Here's What We Cover:

The importance of visually appealing content on one’s website
Her decision to take a no-holds-barred leap into the private practice arena
How she carefully grew her business into a multidisciplinary clinic
Her keys to success leading to a steady stream of clients and work-life balance
Her heartfelt recommendations for up-and-coming practitioners

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"Going All in with Private Practice" with Amanda Townsend, SLP Feb 07, 2019

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Amanda Townsend, SLP was predominantly working in the school system when she decided to pursue private practice. Her specialties include pediatric speech sound disorders and language. She actively pursues an energetic and systematic approach to all aspects of the profession.

Here's What We Cover:

Her comprehensive approach to involving parents in every step of the process
How her straightforward manner, from her website to her first conversation, helps her attract potential clients
Her compelling reasoning for only accepting private pay
How the book Profit First revolutionized her approach to growing her business
The importance of applying a "cost-benefit ratio" to outsourcing work
Her belief in the need for a positive mindset to meet the challenges ahead

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"Growing Your Practice One Day at a Time" with Elizabeth Perry, SLP Jan 31, 2019

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Elizabeth Perry, SLP opened her private practice about two years ago and since that moment it has flourished. She treats pediatric clients primarily and also specializes in corporate speech-language pathology. She has grown her business through a combination of continuing education, delegation, and dedication to evidence-based practices.

Here's What We Cover:

The critical moment that led her to pursuing private practice
Her encouragement to seek business coaching from various sources
Her rationale for seeing pediatric clients in their homes or school environment
Her unique approach to ensuring a fulfilling provider-client relationship
How her company has developed from a one person operation to a thriving enterprise

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"Servicing a Small Community... in an RV" with Erin Anderson, SLP Jan 24, 2019

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Erin Anderson, SLP started off her career in speech-language pathology working for 8 years in the school system, ranging from pre-k to middle school. After her first child was born, she began the pursuit of starting a private practice in order to have more time to focus on her family. Being one of the few speech pathologists in her small community, she has experience serving a broad range of clients. Erin is hopeful for continued growth for her practice and more opportunities to serve all of those in need.

Here's What We Cover:

How her desire to spend more time with her family drove her to start her private practice
The impacts that positive relationships and word of mouth have had on building her clientele
Her experience of being the only speech-language private practice in her town, and the wide range of clients that she has the opportunity to serve
How the unique location of her practice has set her up to dream about her future
Her advise to people just starting out and the lessons that she has learned through growing her practice

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"Using Your Practice to Break Down Barriers" with Kevin Dorman, SLP Jan 17, 2019

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Kevin Dorman, SLP has always had a passion for voice. Through their own journey and experience they became passionate about the field of Transgender Vocal Training. Being transgender themselves, Kevin is able to identify and relate to their clients, offering encouragement and support to each individual. Many of Kevin's clients are seen through telepractice. Kevin’s energy and passion for helping others has been the driving force behind their success.

Here's What We Cover:

Kevin’s journey to discovering his passion for Transgender Vocal Training
How they have established their area of expertise
Tips for having a successful Telepractice
The importance of marketing and building relationships within your community
How they use all of their resources to maximize the growth of their practice

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"Walking Through Open Doors" with Erin Gaul, SLP Jan 10, 2019

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Erin Gaul, SLP started her private practice about two years ago. She was originally headed in the direction of Audiology, but with the guidance of a professor she realized that Speech-Pathology was her passion. Today, Erin primarily serves clients with Apraxia and those who are hard of hearing. Her journey has been shaped by positive relationships with her clients, and her bravery to walk through open doors and make the most of every opportunity.

Here's What We Cover:

How she overcame the obstacles of a difficult work environment
How her positive relationships with her clients impacted her decision to start her private practice
The value of being open to opportunities and having the bravery to take the risk
Her passion to specialize in therapy for the hard of hearing and clients with apraxia
Her advice for those who are just beginning and continually growing their practice

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