Private Practice Survival Guide

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore how to evaluate and build a budget that aligns with your practice goals. We discuss strategies to recalibrate your budget throughout the year as conditions change. Brandon explains how to optimize an ongoing budget while keeping financial accountability in check. Brandon shares practical insights to help yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore the differences between hiring a remote employee versus a virtual assistant. We discuss when each role makes the most sense depending on your practice’s needs. Brandon explains cost, oversight, and long-term scalability factors in making this decision. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore structures and strategies that support accountability in remote teams. We discuss how to build a positive work culture even when employees work from home. Brandon covers methods for measuring performance and ensuring compliance across distributed staff. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore strategies for using your team’s strengths to build recurring revenue. We discuss how talent development directly ties into client retention and repeat business. Brandon explains how aligning roles and incentives can lead to sustainable growth. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore what mailbox money is and how it can transform your revenue streams. We discuss the most common ways to diversify income in private practice while minimizing risks. Brandon breaks down why many practice owners struggle with diversification despite good intentions. Brandon shares practical insights to help y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore the pitfalls that commonly affect multi-state practices. We discuss why certain compliance issues and communication gaps are more frequent as you scale across state lines. Brandon highlights mistakes around HR policies, leadership structure, and operational oversight in multi-state operations. Brandon share...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore HR considerations for expanding your business into multiple states. Brandon explains compliance factors you need to know before crossing state lines. We discuss how to create a unified HR approach that works across different state regulations. The episode also covers the pros and cons of expansion and strat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore the common issue of overanalyzing decisions in private practice ownership. Brandon unpacks how too much data or conflicting advice can stall growth. We discuss ways to overcome decision fatigue and trust your leadership instincts. You'll also hear actionable steps to move from analysis to confident act...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore how practice owners can effectively measure success through KPIs. Brandon breaks down both quantitative and qualitative key performance indicators and why both are essential for growth. We discuss how to build a KPI dashboard that makes tracking simple and actionable. You'll learn how to align your mea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we dive into actionable strategies for leading a small team of five or fewer people. Brandon outlines three essential leadership tips that boost productivity without micromanaging. We explore the unique challenges of close-knit teams and how to foster accountability while maintaining flexibility. Listeners will learn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore what leadership looks like when you're building from the ground up. We discuss how to create a leadership culture that not only scales but sustains through growth. Brandon shares strategies for measuring the effectiveness of leadership in real time as your practice expands. We also highlight common lea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss why social media can often become a financial drain for private practices if not strategically managed. We explore common pitfalls, such as focusing too heavily on vanity metrics, failing to track conversions, and spending resources on platforms that don’t align with business goals. The episode also provides tips...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how private practices can use social media strategically to strengthen their brand, engage their community, and attract new clients. We explore the most common mistakes practices make on social media—such as inconsistent posting, ignoring engagement, or using the wrong platforms—and how to avoid them. The episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss three key employee benefits that can significantly improve retention, morale, and productivity in private practices. We break down the value of offering continuing education programs, flexible spending accounts, and cash-out paid time off policies—benefits that employees love and that also provide financial advant...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how to craft a competitive and cost-effective employee benefits package that attracts top talent while maintaining your practice’s financial health. We explore creative, “outside-the-box” benefits that employees value—such as flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and continuing education incentives—withou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) that private practice owners should track when evaluating Total People Expense (TPE). We explain how to analyze fixed vs. variable costs, calculate expense-to-revenue ratios, and measure employee productivity to ensure your staffing costs align with overall business goals. The...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how to calculate and manage your Total People Expense (TPE) to ensure your private practice remains financially healthy and operationally efficient. We break down all the components that make up TPE—including wages, benefits, taxes, software costs, and compliance-related expenses—and how these costs directly impac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss the single most impactful strategy for successfully negotiating higher insurance reimbursement rates—making a strong, data-driven ROI case. We break down how to quantify your value to insurance companies by tracking revenue generation, cost savings, and clinical outcomes. The episode also explores how to present y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss proven strategies for negotiating better insurance contracts and securing higher reimbursement rates for your private practice. We break down why insurance rates often remain stagnant, how to use data and analytics to strengthen your negotiation case, and ways to present your value proposition to payers effectivel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how to provide constructive feedback in a way that promotes growth, strengthens relationships, and enhances team performance. We explore feedback frameworks like the “sandwich method” and emphasize the importance of being specific, timely, and solutions-focused. The episode also highlights how creating a feedback...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how private practice owners can navigate difficult conversations with staff, clients, and stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and emotional intelligence. We break down conflict resolution strategies, explore the importance of listening and empathy, and offer frameworks for handling high-stress situation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss the power of storytelling in building an emotional connection with your audience and turning your brand into a memorable experience. We explore the essential components of a compelling brand story and how to use it across marketing channels to increase engagement and client loyalty. The episode highlights how auth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how to build a purpose-driven brand that resonates with your ideal clients and reflects your practice’s core values. We break down the key elements of brand identity—including mission, vision, values, and messaging—and how they shape client perception and loyalty. The episode covers how to align your brand with yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss the challenges private practice owners face when dealing with toxic employees and how fear of legal action or workplace disruption often leads to inaction. We explore how toxic behaviors can negatively impact morale, productivity, and staff retention, as well as strategies for identifying and addressing these issu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide , we discuss how to develop a structured employee improvement and compliance framework that supports performance growth and minimizes legal risks. We explore essential components such as clear feedback channels, targeted training programs, and goal-setting strategies that drive accountability and employee development. The epis...