CEO Conversations™: The Private Practice Podcast with Brandy Mabra

What happens when you realize most of your team isn't working out? Whether it's culture, competency, finances, or even energy, sometimes we have to let teammates go. Now, do you have to fire your whole team at once? No. But can you? Yes. This week we're talking about how to make vital changes at your practice as gracefully as possible to ensure the longevity and sustainability of your business. Ta...

We talk about branding a lot as business owners, and for good reason! Branding helps you stand out from your competition, communicate your values, and increase revenue through visibility. As an established private practice owner, it's crucial to think about your practice's brand and your personal brand. In this episode, I dive into the differences and overlapping elements between a personal brand...

Hiring leaders to help you run your practice will look different for all of us. Depending on which phase of business growth you're in, what your P&L looks like, or who is already employed on your team, there are a variety of factors to consider when bringing on leadership. In this episode, we're digging into what you should prioritize and how to get started thinking about building a leadership tea...

In the healthcare and private practice industry, it can be a daily struggle to find a balance between the heart of purpose-driven work and ensuring your business is profitable and successful. Sometimes we have to remember that it is not only okay for your business to profit, but necessary! That doesn't mean our business mission and vision isn't providing a critical service to our community.   To h...

Happy Holidays! I'm taking the next few weeks off from the podcast to spend time with my family, eat all my favorite holiday foods, and just take a breather before hitting the ground running in January. In the meantime, we're counting down our top three most downloaded episodes of 2024 for the next few weeks. Thank you so much for being a listener this year, and make sure you rate, review, and sub...

Happy Holidays! I'm taking the next few weeks off from the podcast to spend time with my family, eat all my favorite holiday foods, and just take a breather before hitting the ground running in January. In the meantime, we're counting down our top three most downloaded episodes of 2024 for the next few weeks. Thank you so much for being a listener this year, and make sure you rate, review, and sub...

Happy Holidays! I'm taking the next few weeks off from the podcast to spend time with my family, eat all my favorite holiday foods, and just take a breather before hitting the ground running in January. In the meantime, we're counting down our top three most downloaded episodes of 2024 for the next few weeks. Thank you so much for being a listener this year, and make sure you rate, review, and sub...

Sweat equity matters when building and running a business. Part of your job as a leader is to invest in what is going to propel your business ahead. Enter the $10,000 task. Busy work - AKA $10 tasks - may be satisfying, but they could also be leading you straight to a burnout, without the revenue results to show for it! In this episode, we dig into why and how you should dive into those big ideas...

The point of a business is to make a profit, but what do we do when financial goals and strategies start to get complicated? The answer: we build a financial team. In this episode, Brandy is joined by Carla Titus, fractional CFO and Founder of Wealth & Worth Within, to dive into the details of why your financial team and strategy are key to your practice's success. We cover all things money, from...

In every business journey, we hit periods of financial anxiety. If you start feeling desperate about money, today's episode is a crash course in righting the ship. Take a deep breath and remember that it's okay to have emotions come up that are tied to money. We just have to take action with a clear head and a long-term mindset.   Some key takeaways from this episode include: A peek into three anx...

Taking time to connect with and hear from your team is a critical part of practice ownership. For those of you with teams and practitioners, getting feedback and taking time to bond can elevate your practice to the next level. In this episode, we're talking through seven steps you can use to plan your next company retreat. Be sure to download the full guide for free here!   Resources mentioned: 7-...

Luxury doesn't have to mean expensive - it starts with finding what's important to you. When incorporating luxury into your brand, authenticity should always remain at the core - contrary to what you may believe, luxury brands are as such because they connect with their audiences on a personal level. This week, to unpack the importance of protecting and cultivating your brand, we welcome Lauren Mi...

Have you found yourself struggling with how to tell your story? It can be uncomfortable to talk about ourselves and our journey, but we have to do it to connect, build community, and grow our business. To help unpack the process of storytelling, we welcome Jennifer Moxley, a media and communications expert with decades of production and journalism experience, to tell us how we can get featured in...

Have you ever had a question about private practice ownership that you felt was "too dumb" to ask? Today, I'm hitting part two of those "dumb" questions head-on. I'll be discussing who your first hires should be, how to prioritize a positive practice culture, when to listen to the data or your gut, and more. There are so many preconceived notions about how to effectively build a successful practic...

Have you ever had a question about private practice ownership that you felt was "too dumb" to ask? Today, I'm hitting those "dumb" questions head-on. Of course, there is no such thing as a dumb question, but I'm going to break down a few things that you may be too self-conscious to ask. In the first of this two-part series, I'll be discussing all things finances: taking insurance, hitting revenue...

As we get closer to the holidays, you may be wondering how you can pay your team a holiday bonus for their performance this year. Bonuses are an amazing way to incentivize your team to hit their goals and reward them for hitting their marks. In this episode, I share the logistics of creating a bonus structure for your team members, what I've seen done well (and not well) when it comes to bonuses,...

Q4 is my favorite season of the entire year! It makes me think of peace, family, time, and vision casting for the upcoming year. If that resonates with you, then cozy up for this episode! I am sharing how to make the most out of Q4 so you can start Q1 feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your biggest goals. From setting the stage for vision casting to planning time off a year in advance (yes, a y...

If your creative ideas are flowing and you're ready for a new way to scale your practice, I got you! In this episode, I'm continuing my series on creative business models with my best tips for starting a profitable group program, exploring joint venture opportunities, and thinking outside the box when it comes to healthcare opportunities.   Resources mentioned: Listen to Ep. 60 - Adding a Profitab...

If last week's episode about Amazon's new healthcare membership model got you thinking about switching things up in your private practice, this episode is for you! Today, I'm digging a little deeper into the "how" of implementing a membership model into your practice. From types of membership models, to leveraging insurance, to protecting yourself if people don't use their membership, this episode...

Amazon recently announced their new healthcare services, a joint venture between Amazon and One Medical. What does this have to do with you and your practice? In this episode, I'm digging into what we can learn from this new business model, how other mega corporations have tried (not always successfully) to implement healthcare services, and why your business is not in danger now that Amazon is in...

Have you ever been busy putting out fires in the practice, only to realize all your providers have requested time off for the same week and you'll have no coverage during that time? It's a classic planning mishap, and we've all been there! Last week, I mentioned that I would have my providers plan their time off for the entire year in advance, and in this episode I'm sharing exactly how you can im...

You have four months left to hit your revenue goals for 2024. Does that make you feel anxious, or do you feel ahead of schedule on your goals? Maybe you have no idea what your progress is because you're too scared to look at the numbers. No matter which group you fall into, this episode will teach you three tactical steps to hit your goals before the end of the year.    Sign up for my free CEO Mov...

As private practice owners, we often put ourselves last on the list of people to take care of, and that's especially true for women of color. I've been there myself, but prioritizing your own self-care is crucial not just for your overall happiness, but for the success of your business as well. In this episode, Chianti Lomax joins Brandy to discuss realistic self-care habits that will transform yo...

Have you ever found yourself feeling burned out and even resentful of your business? You might even find yourself feeling that way right this moment, and we've been there, too. The culprit of these feelings? You're out of alignment with the core values of your life & business. In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to do if you find yourself completely out of alignment with the core valu...

You know that feeling when you're in flow in your business? You're super productive but have lots of free time, everyone on your team is killing it, and your clients are super happy? That's the best feeling, and it happens when you have strong core values. In this episode, I'm sharing why core values should truly be at the center of your business, how to choose them, and what they look like in pra...