Allied Health Business Brilliance

Living and working in remote areas can appear daunting at first, but it’s stories like Anna Drum’s that give glowing insight into what it’s really like working in a rural space in the allied health sector. As a Myotherapist and the Founding Director of Capability Health, Anna opens up on the newest episode of the PPMP podcast about working in Weipa - a small town in Queensland, Australia.  Sh...

What story do your business numbers tell you? Do you know how to handle data in your business? Here to answer all your data fears on this week’s PPMP episode is Steven Whittington - Product Owner of Dataplayer. Dataplayer is quite a little secret sitting in the allied health market at the moment, and it’s a secret I’m sure many of you are keen to explore.  Steven goes into detail in the episo...

With the year rushing right past us, so many businesses we work with at Nacre are picking up the pace on all aspects - from management strategy, to marketing, to numbers, and leadership.  They are amplifying themselves, creating amazing people and celebrating their inspired culture, focusing on their services and housing productivity. Going forward, we have absolutely got the onwards-and-upwa...

Today on the PPMP Podcast, I’ve invited Lisa and Ross Archer, founding directors of Strong Mind Psychology. Their practice provides psychology services to children, adolescents, and adults across their lifespan. There are heaps of gold nuggets throughout this conversation as we talk about starting their business and growing their team despite being rurally-based. They have a strong commitment to t...

Allied health business practice owners sometimes have a hard time transitioning from client-facing to team facing. The experience and pivotal shift is different for everybody. For Charmaine Owen, director of Kids & Community, her realization came when she felt more challenged by thinking and more excited to see solutions rather than working face-to-face with clients. In this episode, we talk a...

To start off I’d like you to sit back and really think about this for a minute...  What has made the biggest change in your journey as an allied health business owner?  For Kelly Ketchell - Business Owner at Active Life Therapies - it was when she started working ON the business rather than IN it. You’ve probably heard about the whole “ON” “IN” concept before, but in this week’s new PPMP...

Well, it’s officially that time of year when somebody needs to do something about the numbers, finances and all those good things in the business.  If I had a dollar every time an allied health business owner came to me and said, “Numbers aren’t really my thing,” well...you get the rest. Sure, there are some out there who just can’t get enough of those spreadsheets and reports (and to them, w...

Many of you already know who we are, but when was the last time you had a real good rundown on what we do at Nacre? Who do we work with? What programs we offer? And what about core business concepts - which ones do we cover? With such a flood of inquiries for our services, it seemed only fitting that this week’s PPMP podcast episode revolves around demystifying what we do and what we offer at Nacr...

Audits, audits, audits. Back in 2018, I remember the topic of auditing getting some huge heat. What is it? How does it work? How much will it cost? Will I cry? What difference will it make? From the time it takes to prepare an audit, to having the right clearances and police checks, the subject of auditing can take its toll on some. That’s why it’s such a pleasure to have Susan Hawkins on the PPMP...

Let’s not pretend that recruitment is a walk in the park… What’s more, trying to find recruitment guidance, tips and tricks to help you on your way can be even tougher. That’s why we created the Recruit Like A Rockstar webinar event , which delivers you fast-moving, uber-practical, and genuinely helpful recruitment strategies to take with you for ultimate success. Already know you want to register...

From the importance of rest to working in a COVID future, navigating the HR world can certainly feel intimidating as a business owner. It’s for that reason I’m so pleased to have Christopher Smith  on the newest PPMP episode this week . Chris is the Founding Director of Happy HR – an all-in-one cloud-based HRIS and enrolment platform with support from degree qualified HR professionals. Chris...

“ Your level of success rarely exceeds your level of personal development ” One of my all-time favourite quotes, and one that so perfectly ties into this week’s new PPMP episode with Michelle Terkelsen - one of the Founders and Managing Directors of People Leaders, alongside Jan Terkelsen (who couldn’t make it this time around, but will be joining us to share even more leadership insights in a 2.0...

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 -...

While there are certainly people you can hire to handle the legal aspects of business, understanding at least the basics yourself is worth its weight in gold. What do you know about negotiating commercial leases? What is Sham Contracting and how can you stay aware? Have you got your exit plan sorted? This week’s guest is a repeat offender on the PPMP Podcast , having appeared for a total of three...

My guest on this week’s PPMP Podcast episode is perfect proof of why business owners should never stop learning. It was a pleasure speaking with Shae Rodgers - Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Founding Director of Small Talk Speech Therapy in New South Wales. In the episode you’ll hear Shae discuss her many side passion projects, her visions for the next five years in terms of her busin...

Whether you’re already in the midst of it or thinking about getting started, navigating a “business marriage” can be one of the most rewarding experiences when running a business. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its challenges. Business partnerships are beautiful things (hence the “business marriage” term I’ve coined), and just like regular marriages, it can be difficult finding that pe...

If there’s anything we took from 2020, it’s the importance of being ready-to-go at any and all times. We’ve learned the importance of gathering information, making great decisions, and trying to fall back on that spirit of “onwards and upwards”. At Nacre Consulting, we’ve been busy-bees getting lots of good things done. (There’s even some nice surprises coming up, so keep your eyes peeled). We’ve...

Embracing your leadership role is important in many ways in a personal sense, but what about viewing it from your team’s perspective? Is your team being held back because you haven’t fully stepped into your management leadership role? This week’s new PPMP episode asks us to question exactly that, as Hannah Dunn joins me to chat. Hannah is the Founding Director of D.O.T.S. Occupational Therapy for...

Conquering fears as a business owner is never easy, but overcoming recruitment fears in particular is something I’ve noticed many find challenging. At the end of the day, though, it’s worth questioning why it can feel so challenging. What makes recruitment difficult for you? Perhaps it’s the fear of finding the perfect person for your team. Or the fear that you might lose clients if the new team m...

What have you learned along the way as you’ve come into your own? For Sarah Teoh, Director and Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist of Look Who’s Talking, the lessons never end. It was delightful to have Sarah on the latest episode of the PPMP podcast . She walks us through her clinic’s beginnings 17 years ago (yes, pre-medicare days) up until now. A lot of it has been about stepping up to beco...

Investing in yourself and managing fear present themselves in many ways when you’re a business owner. Perhaps you’ve got a few non-negotiable weeks scheduled throughout the year for recharging your batteries. Or perhaps it’s overcoming fears to set a bigger vision for your business. For Kait Cummins, Founding Director of The Play Project, it’s both. What a pleasure it was to have Kait on this week...

Making the shift from clinician to business owner is a massive step for anyone. For Lydelle Joseph, Director and Speech Pathologist at Connecting Dots for Kids, becoming business-facing is just one part of her incredible story. Her business journey is inspiring to hear, from battling with imposter syndrome, to trading and expanding during COVID, to seeing her leadership skills evolve more than eve...

For those who are wondering how to exit or sell your business, I bet the first thing on your mind is making sure it’s a seamless process. Less complexities = less worries. But where do you even begin? What steps are the best steps to take on this (seemingly) long and winding path? Luckily, this week’s PPMP podcast guest is here to help . Julian Whitehead, partner with Whitehead Legal, exclusively...

What role do you think technology plays in allied healthcare? It’s pretty clear by now that many practices have embraced telehealth, but how can we keep the momentum going? Essentially, we are in the midst of a digital transformation event. The power of technology in allied health is more evident than ever before. Re-imagining healthcare is all about embracing digital health innovations in this ne...

When faced with a great deal of challenges and hardships, how can you make the most of a difficult year? There’s no hiding that 2020 was a rough one, but what can we learn from it? I’ll admit that my toes start to curl at the mention of 2020 being a “write off”. Sure, it wasn’t the year any of us signed up for, but it was the one we got.  2020 has - and will cont...