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**Private Practice Success Stories**

My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution).

I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands.

We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families.

We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions.

We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and personal lives. Of our schedules. Of our incomes. Of our future.

We work hard for our clients but on our terms.

We believe in helping others – but also helping ourselves.

We’re not interested in competing with each other. We hope that we all make it.

We are successful private practitioners and these are our stories.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this interview.

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Latest Episodes:

Mindset Monday: Private Practice and Kids Dec 30, 2019

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Summary

In 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

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Doing It All: Clinical Care, Courses & Community Service with Dr. Jamie Fisher, CCC-SLP Dec 26, 2019

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Dr. 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

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Mindset Monday: Your Private Practice Logo Dec 16, 2019

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Whether 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?

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Where Are They Now: Ebony Green's Massive Growth in Only 2 Months Dec 12, 2019

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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

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Mindset Monday: Be The Change with Jena Castro Casbon, SLP Dec 02, 2019

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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

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How to Build a Perfect Partnership, Thriving Private Practice and Therapeutic Preschool with Trina Pryor & Jill Payne, SLP Nov 28, 2019

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Trina 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

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"Private Practice is The Vehicle to Get You Where You Want to Go" Nov 18, 2019

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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.

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Student Success Story: Young, Energetic and Thriving in Private Practice with Tiffany Rezvani, SLP Nov 14, 2019

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Tiffany is a pioneer in the field of private practice because she has started her own early in her career. She seamlessly transitioned from an acute rehab position to specializing in assistive technology. Her relentless determination, pursuit of skilled training, and her community connections have helped her build her clientele of children and adults with complex communication needs in a tremendously short span of time. Tiffany’s future plans include cultivating more referrals as well as eventually hiring other SLPs.

What we Discussed:

Jena sharing the striking similarities between her start and Tiffany’s
Tiffany’s method for guaranteeing income while pursuing individual clients
Her recommendations for new clinicians entering the field
Her noteworthy goal to teach others as she was once taught
Jena’s high praise for field-specific college business classes

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How to Start a Private Practice Full-Time or “On the Side” of Your Regular Job Oct 31, 2019

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How to Start a Private Practice Full-Time or “On the Side” of Your Regular Job

In this session, we discussed how to minimize the legal, professional, financial and personal risks associated with starting a private practice.We also explored the five major steps involved in starting a private practice, and ethical considerations when starting a private practice.

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"An Intentional Private Practice" with Rosemarie Ott, SLP Oct 24, 2019

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Rosemarie “Rosey” Ott radiates joy when she talks about her client population and achieving work-life balance. She transitioned easily from a background of working with young adults and early intervention to a traveling therapy practice based in clients’ homes. Currently she sees her clients part-time and has hired three independent contractors to work alongside her on a full-time New York City practice.

What we talk about:

Her eye-opening experiences that led her to take confidence in her therapeutic approach
How family support compelled her to expand her practice
Her advice on taking advantage of one's location including collaboration with other providers
Her perspective on specializing to maximize client outcomes
Jena’s sage advice based on mentoring many new SLPs starting out

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