Allied Health Business Brilliance

Allied health assistants are becoming more popular now in the world of allied health. But what do they really do and what is the future for offering this option in your business? And does this work hand in hand with the NDIS? In episode 138 of the PPMP podcast, Brad Dent, Director of WHR Allied Health chats with us about running his business in 2 locations, hiring allied health assistants, and so...

Running a profitable business and using it for a good cause while living the life you want is the ultimate goal that Inspire wants for the businesses and entrepreneurs they support. Today, having a business isn’t just all about profits. Most, if not all, business owners now have a passion to make an impact not just on their founders, but on their team, their clients and, ultimately, the worl...

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast,  I am chatting with Sarah Munn of Barefoot Therapists on growing and building her team and a unique private practice based on a farm. We talk about their team, business model and navigating the NDIS in the perspective of the parent and business owner. Barefoot Therapists provides group and individual specialist services for children from a skilled team of...

How do you communicate effectively with your team members online? In episode 134 of the PPMP Podcast, Wendy Smiles, a Change Management Consultant from Bene Praxis chats with us about online team communication and work delegation. Wendy gives us practical tips we can apply in our business to lead our team better, communicate with them clearly, and assign tasks to them effectively. She also gives u...

What does it take for 2 leaders to work together, become a superstar employer, and build a strong team in the business of allied health? In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, I’ve invited Bev Sher and Liz Zhornitsky of Spark Speech Pathology to share their experiences and ideas in leading a private practice. Spark Speech Pathology offers personalized programs to clients that keep them engaged...

Have you ever thought about your real position in your business? Are you a clinician and part-time business owner or you a CEO with a business that is serving you and giving you the time, money and joy that you seek? In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, I discuss the importance of having a CEO position description and owning it because this is what will give you clarity on what you should and shou...

The idea of psychological safety in a company, big or small, is such a vital component for the business and its employees to thrive. It is the number 1 criteria for any high performing team. But are we giving much thought and action to it? Michelle Bihary, a People Leadership, Self-Leadership and Workplace Resilience Expert, joins me in this episode as we chat about her business, services, and how...

Very exciting news coming to you on our podcast today! We are doing something different this 2020. As you all know, we are known for our virtual conferences which we have done over the past years. But this year, we are doing a retreat. Yes, you heard that right! A 2-day Private Practice Retreat on June 12 and 13 in the beautiful Kingscliff NSW at Mantra on Salt Beach. The private practice business...

Growing your business, building a great team and leading it are common challenges that allied health business owners go through. It certainly isn’t a bed of roses to run a business but it is definitely rewarding especially when you love what you do. Jackie Sikic, Occupational Therapist and Director of Kid Link joins us today in this episode to talk about her experience and journey in growing...

Overworking isn’t new to allied health business owners who take on so many roles all at the same time while trying to manage everything in between. But it doesn’t have to be this way forever. I’m here to tell you that you can change this and you can do something about it today. I have been that kind of business owner once in my life - overworked and underpaid. But with the right...

In today’s digital world, businesses need to consider marketing in the online space to capture more clients anytime, anywhere. The possibilities are endless in the world of digital marketing and reaching your target market is now better than ever with all the resources available at the tip of your fingers and with a few clicks on your computer. Chris Walker and Georgia Hull of Walk Digital j...

For four years now, we’ve had the privilege of running an online professional development course called Team Talk. We’ve designed Team Talk to give allied health business professionals and their teams a relevant and team-focused development without the major costs of travel or accommodation. We’ll be sharing more about Team Talk in this episode and I encourage you to listen in as...

Having a business that works even while you are away is what every business owner should strive for. Sally Mohitian the Director of Fun Lab Therapy Pty Ltd in Australia, joins us to talk about how she successfully implemented clear systems, processes and great team culture in her business from the get go and the benefits she has reaped from this. It wasn’t an easy task for her and, as she sa...

There are so many things you can learn from private practice owners and in this episode of the PPMP podcast we are going to hear some pearls of wisdom and tips on running your own private practice and, eventually, opening up a second clinic. My guest Amanda Abel of the Northern Centre for Child Development shares with us her experience in operating a private practice, expanding, lessons she’...

Knowing, monitoring and having control over our cash flow can give so many benefits to our business. And it isn’t as hard as you think it is to start adapting this in your business today. In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, our guest Louise Delaney, Director of CashFlowsForYou is going to share with us what great cash flow can do for our business. It’s a super easy way to plan ahead f...

Websites are homes of businesses online. And as we do in our real homes, we need to also secure our online homes. It’s one thing that we sometimes forget but is very important that we put time and effort into. In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, Ingrid Moyle, the Founding Director of Heart Harmony Communications joins us to talk all about websites. This is a very interesting topic for allie...

As business owners, we need to do so many things, be there for so many people that we get overwhelmed and forget to prioritise what really matters. This is where an accountability coach can help us out… but what is an accountability coach and why do you need one? In this episode of the PPMP podcast, Darren Finkelstein, my personal accountability coach and the principal consultant at Tick Th...

There are so many things that team members need to be able to do in your clinic. One of the most important is providing great customer service to clients. But did you know that it is possible for us to automate the mundane, day-to-day tasks that can take up so much time when we do it manually? Hootan Mohseni founding director of Cliniq Apps shares with us valuable information about Cliniq Apps. Cl...

Human Resources is one of the hardest things to manage when it comes to business. Employee Matters is a company that helps small to medium businesses hire and manage better. They offer services on HR that is fully flexible depending on the needs of your business and help you maximise profitability and productivity through your employees. Natasha Hawker, Founder and Managing Director of Employee Ma...

Everyday Independence is an allied health business that supports people with disability to reach their full potential and to enjoy an everyday life. They build on what is working and create changes in areas that are not by doing OT, physio and speech pathology. In this episode of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast, the Everyday Independence team - Ingrid Cole, Mal Healey and Leanne Healey -...

What does it take to build a successful business? My guest today, Jeremy Streten is a lawyer and the CEO of The Business Legal Life Cycle. He is going to talk to us all about his book the Business Legal Life Cycle: How to Successfully Navigate Your Way from Start Up to Success.  Jeremy generously shares about what his book covers, understanding intellectual property and common legal growing p...

I interviewed Carlien Parahi on episode 116 of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast where she shared how they successfully took their business, Sense Rugby, to other OTs around Australia and globally. She was a wealth of knowledge and was so generous in sharing their story. As an allied health business owner, you may find some useful tips and lessons that you can adapt into your own practice....

I have recently had numerous conversations with allied health business owners I work with who have been growing their businesses, building their teams, signing contracts, planning, designing new rooms and building websites. And one question that is commonly asked is on the topic of rooms - the look of your office / centre / clinic, whatever you may call it. As with any other facet of your business...

How do you approach your day at work? Do you plan everything or do you work as you go? Donna McGeorge, author of The First 2 Hours - the book I’ve been raving about for some time now, might help you change the way you make use of the most valuable hours of your day.  Her book is life-changing and it has definitely made a big impact in my life personally and professionally. Donna’s...

Meetings - you either love them or loathe them. But either way, these are a critical part of any business, including the allied health business. I want you to think about how you hold meetings in your business, the frequency, the length, and most especially the quality. Do your team members leave with clarity, focus and optimism after your meetings or do they leave unmotivated and bored? It’...