CEO Conversations™: The Private Practice Podcast with Brandy Mabra

Let's talk about what it really means to invest in your private practice. This isn't just a job you built for yourself—it's a company, and your budget should reflect that. In this episode, we're talking about how to use your budget as a tool for growth, even amidst the seasonal ebbs and flows. I'm breaking down the top three mistakes I see practice owners make when it comes to financial planning,...

Do your legs hurt from running in every direction but still not moving forward? You're not alone and it might not be your strategy that's broken. In this episode, we dig into the seemingly productive tasks that actually pull you away from true growth: scaling distractions.   From clinging to admin work to hiring for convenience instead of impact, Brandy outlines the 3 biggest distraction traps pri...

Ever feel like you're making plenty of revenue but still feeling "broke"? In this episode, Brandy sits down with Anna N'Jie-Konte, the Founder & CEO of Poder Wealth Advisors, to talk straight about turning practice income into personal wealth and building a business that buyers will pay top-dollar for. From paying yourself a market-rate salary to knowing your EBITDA multiple, Anna outlines the mov...

Tough conversations are stressful, emotionally draining, and scary. They can also be some of the biggest moments of clarity for you, your team, your patients, and whoever else you're talking with. In this episode, I'm sharing how best to prepare for these conversations, nuances in talking with a team member vs. a patient, and why those conversations are crucial for moving the needle in your practi...

Have you felt like your self-care just isn't working anymore? You've been pushing, showing up, leading - but the routine that used to help now leaves you drained. Can you relate? This week, we're hitting pause for a self-care reset - because as your life and business evolve, your needs do, too.    We'll hear from Chianti Lomax on building self-care practices that actually serve you, Dr. Lisa Folde...

Have you ever hired an admin just to realize weeks later that they're not the right fit? Finding a great admin takes more than just a job post; you need a strong hiring strategy. In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really takes to find someone that supports your processes, reflects your practice culture, and grows with your business. From identifying the stories in resumes, to understanding...

If there's one word that encompasses what I want my clients to feel while running their private practice, it's freedom. Freedom to make their own schedule and take time off, freedom to be creative in how they scale their businesses, and freedom to make as much money as their hearts desire. In this episode, I'm sharing five concrete ways to make that happen in your own life and practice. If you've...

Tariffs, recessions, depressions, market crashes, oh my! It seems like every day there's a new headline that our economy is not doing well. Your instinct might be to stick your head in the sand or give up altogether, but that's not what we're going to do. In this episode, I'm calling you in to stop the doomscroll and start taking action to protect your practice. With the right strategy, you won't...

We all know how helpful data dashboards are, but manual reporting can be so time consuming that private practice owners just skip it altogether. Enter Tory Krone, AM, LCSW, a licensed clinical therapist, group practice owner, and co-founder of PracticeVital . With over 15 years of experience as a therapist and nearly a decade owning and operating Proactive Therapy in Chicago, Tory has seen just ho...

We have all had the thought of "Is my business going to make it?," and it's a very real, scary, and valid feeling. In this episode, I'm sharing the three success indicators that all of my high-performing clients share. These private practice owners have scaled to the high six- and seven-figures while making time to travel, rest, build a leadership team, and so much more. If you want to know what y...

One of the hallmarks of finding freedom as a private practice owner is empowering your team to do their jobs without you. A great way to do that is by running efficient, informative, and actionable team meetings, especially with your leadership team. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the team meeting agenda I teach inside of Private Practice CEO™ . If you're ready to run your team m...

Most of the private practice owners I work with fall into one of two categories: either they're working long hours and weekends to get billing done, or they've outsourced to a company but aren't keeping tabs on them. Whichever category you fall into, this episode is all about how to make sure you aren't leaving money on the table with your billing process. No matter how much experience you have wi...

Would you give up a lucrative business model to start from scratch? That's exactly what my Private Practice CEO™ client Courtney Curtis did, and as a result, she built a company from the ground up and scaled it to $1.2 million in revenue. In this episode, she shares exactly what steps she took to take the initial leap, make critical mindset shifts, and have faith that she would make it happen. If...

I do a lot of tactical, actionable work with my clients, but it truly all starts with your mindset. So in this episode, you'll hear gems from a handful of episodes featuring some of my clients and a couple of solo episodes about balancing purpose-driven work with profitability, manifesting wealth and growth in your private practice, and how to be prepared for the practice you want. If you are in -...

When you're scaling your private practice, growing your team, and keeping your providers' schedules full, it can quickly feel like your practice is taking over your life. I've been there and know that feeling all too well. In this episode, I'm sharing my four freedom systems, my framework I've been honing with my clients inside of Private Practice CEO™ . I'll share the what and the why behind each...

"What if I fail?" This is a legitimate fear my clients have, especially when they're struggling to step out of their role as a clinician and into their role as a CEO leading a team in their practice. I know how hard it is to run a private practice, from the financial pressure to hiring and firing, and everything in between. I also know that private practice ownership can open a pathway to freedom,...

Are you tired of working early mornings, late nights, and even weekends as you're running practice? In other words, are you ready to run your practice, instead of the practice running you? I've been there, and in this episode, I'm sharing the most impactful actions you can take to start setting - and actually owning - your boundaries as a CEO. If you struggle with delegating, holding yourself to r...

Tough conversations are stressful, emotionally draining, and scary. They can also be some of the biggest moments of clarity for you, your team, your patients, and whoever else you're talking with. In this episode, I'm sharing how best to prepare for these conversations, nuances in talking with a team member vs. a patient, and why those conversations are crucial for moving the needle in your practi...

Have you ever wondered where other private practice owners are getting their A-players from? Maybe you have your own A-player and you're terrified of them leaving the practice. I've been there, and this episode is all about how to bring those top team members into your practice, and make sure they stay motivated, challenged to grow, and fulfilled in the work they're doing. If you're ready to build...

Your private practice is doing really well, you've maximized the number of patients your providers can see in your current location… What's next? For many CEOs, this is when they start thinking about opening another location. I have managed 21 private practice locations, and I've been up close and personal with what makes another location work… and what doesn't. In this episode, I'm sharing how to...

Sometimes our own biggest obstacle is ourselves. Limiting beliefs, biases, and lack of clarity can keep us from realizing our dreams and reaching our goals. This week, we're talking about unapologetic success and how to embrace the abundance you deserve. To dive into this topic, we're talking to the woman who literally wrote the book on it. ➡️ Apply today for Private Practice CEO™ , my signature c...

As we advance through practice ownership, sometimes we forget to take it back to the tried-and-true basics. I'm talking about having conversations with your community to build a referral network. If your first thought is, "But I don't have time to network!" Yes you do - you need to make time. This one simple tactic is critical for bringing in new patients and supporting your financial growth. In t...

"Oh, I don't want to bother them!" Have you found yourself or an employee use this phrase to escape following up with a client? We've all been there and it's time to shake the feeling. Sales systems are critical not only for your practice but for the health and well-being of your clients. Today we're talking about the stages of marketing that can help you attract more clients, engage and nurture t...

Every patient or client has a Lifetime Value (LTV) for your practice. Whether they've come in once or regularly for years, patients each have an LTV that you can influence to increase revenue without hustling for sales. This week, we're talking about how to increase and leverage LTV and ways you can keep your patients engaged. We're getting creative with it, too, because LTV is not just gained thr...

There are a lot of valid feelings coming up for my community, particularly for women of color, since Trump was inaugurated as president this month. If you've been feeling overwhelmed and defeated, I recorded this episode just for you. My goal every day of my business, but especially over the next four years, is to be a resource to my community and a source of positivity and optimism for everyone I...