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In the message Ben and Nate talk about the massage interstate compact, also known as Impact---We did some research so you don't have to! Is this important for our industry? Will it help you? Take a listen!

We have all made mistakes, which is why they call it practice....Right? Ben and Nate get together to talk about the mistakes you shared with us, our own mistakes and what we learned from them

What's one rule you do not follow anymore in your practice? Ben and Nateexplored several outdated rules including the 60-minute standard session time, the "no pain, no gain" approach with deep tissue work, the requirement to work on both sides of the body, and the practice of not allowing client contact with the therapist's body during treatment. The conversation included insight...

Do you prefer a quiet session or an interactive session? Ben and Nate discuss ways to set expectations on the type of session that works best for you and your client--We had a lot of great answers this week which means another great discussion

The average career of a massage therapist is 5-7 years.. Ben and Nate discussed how to beat those odds and have a long healthy career

Ben and Nate celebrated their 60th podcast episode by discussing the ongoing challenge of feeling competent in massage therapy despite continuous learning. They explored how adult learners approach continuing education classes, with some attending primarily to check credentials rather than genuinely learn. The hosts emphasized that learning in massage therapy is a lifelong process without a finish...

In this episode, Ben and Nate talk about whether you should be doing your own taxes or hiring a professional, and what that decision actually costs you in time, stress, and money. They break down common mistakes therapists make, including not setting aside money, skipping quarterly payments, and misunderstanding deductions. Ben shares how working with a tax professional and using QuickBooks change...

In this episode, Ben and Nate unpack the conversations they have over and over again with clients, friends, and family about what they actually do. From “Is it like chiropractic?” to trying to explain techniques that don’t fit into a simple category, they talk through why massage therapy can be so hard to describe and why those conversations matter more than we think. They also share how they’ve l...

A massage therapist, an accountant and a janitor all walked into a bar; just kidding! It was the same person. How do you balance being the therapist and tending to all the aspects of running a business? Ben and Nate talk about this on episode 57!

In this episode, Ben and Nate tackle a question that sparked honest conversation online: Do male massage therapists need stricter boundaries to maintain professionalism and avoid misinterpretation? Drawing from personal experience, they explore how perception, gender dynamics, and industry culture shape the way therapists set and enforce boundaries. From cold call clients versus referrals, to cont...

Burnout with me oh yeah, burnout! Its a word thrown around in our industry a lot! It can happen to anyone thought...Ben and Nate talk about some of the reasons and how to avoid it.

Social Media Influencers-Does it help us out in our field or hurt us, how about how clients see what we do--Take a listen to what might be Nate's favorite episode to date

Ben and Nate wanted to take an episode to discuss our origin story, how its been and where its going!- If you're curious about the inner workings of how we do this, check it ou!

In this episode-Ben and Nate discuss Deep Tissue Massage-What is it, what is the confusion and what is your clients perception,

Ben and Nate dig into massage add-ons and pricing, asking the big question: should tools and techniques be treated like “extras” or included in a standard session? They also share podcast updates and plans for Eric Stevenson’s book launch.

Ben and I made it to 50 episodes! Tune in as we recap our favorite ones; the evolvement of the show and whats next for us!

Ben and Nate had the opportunity to do a live podcast in Omaha Nebraska-We asked the question, what is your why? Why do you do massage? Several therapists were brave enough to answer this question in front of an audience! We hope that you dig deeper as to what your why is!

On this episode of Ben and Nate's questions; We tackle the hard question of Is you National Cert. necessary or just a paper on your wall? We heard from you and gave our 2 cents as well. Let us know what you think!

Ben and I re-visit the idea of Massage Competitions--Do they help or hurt our industry?

Every massage therapist has a story that sticks with them. In this episode, Ben and Nate share their proudest moments of helping clients out of pain—and what those experiences taught them about trust, education, and boundaries in the massage room. They talk about challenging cases, client communication, and how to celebrate professional wins without losing humility. From tough calls about when not...

What's the first thing you do when moving into a new space? What is your processing for creating a new space? Recently Nate moved his practice, and we talked about the process of moving, the essentials and how you set up your space.. Check it out!

In this episode Ben and I asked if there was a specific technique or modality you avoid and why, We discuss at length your answers, as well as ours as well as tips and tricks to get more confident!

In this episode, Ben and Nate asked the questions- What is your Massage superpower? Whether its listening, the art of touch, the art of compassion and more-Ben and Nate discovered their own superpowers and talked about yours too!

Ben and Nate discussed the evolution of social media presence and its impact on professional life, particularly for massage therapists. They explored how personal and professional personas might intersect online, with Ben sharing his approach of maintaining separate social media presences and Nate emphasizing the importance of keeping his social media presence "vanilla" to align with his...

Do you use AI in your business? Ben and Nate discuss there own discoveries using AI and what the possibilities are down the road- From soap notes, time management to social media-How can AI work for you