OTs Get Paid Podcast

As an OT business owner, it can be challenging to decide when and who to hire first! (We have a podcast on that, btw. Click here to listen! ) Most OT founders will inevitably hire a contractor first. Contractors are typically paid a flat fee, pay their own taxes and have more flexible working hours and project timelines. Plus, if you’re worried that you won’t have the business to provide them (thi...

Should you start paying for ads? We’ve all seen them, we’ve clicked on them, but will they work in YOUR OT business? Let’s face it - you’d use them, if you could be clear on a) how they’re different than organic marketing b) what type of strategy you should use and c) if they work! Because, you don’t want to be left in the dust. And, as an OT you are the master of keeping your expenses down - but...

"You keep telling us to outsource, Trish. But, like, how?"  In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of outsourcing tasks to virtual assistants, as well as best practices for hiring and managing a virtual assistant or contractor. At OTs Get Paid we've hired many contractors over the years, and our real-life experience is front and centre in this episode.  You're overwhelme...

Rest is often thought of as a luxury, something that we can do when we have extra time or energy. But the truth is, rest is a fundamental human need. For many people, rest is not a given. In fact, for marginalized communities, rest is often actively denied. Today, we are going beyond naps and examining rest as a key piece to productivity and a justice issue. Particularly, women and helpers, many o...

Listen to another episode in our Productivity Series. What are the strategies for successful partnership in your OT business? How does organizing two (or more people if you have a growing team) affect your ability to stay focussed and organized. Who should do what? And if you already have a business and want to start a second with a friend, what systems do you need to stay on track and stop all th...

Jump into another episode in our Productivity Series. Today, we look at how to plan your week as a busy OT business owner. You know you have a ton on your plate, but are not sure how to organize or prioritize each week to reach your quarterly and yearly goals?  This is the episode for you!  Help us celebrate 50,000 downloads! Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE

Welcome to another episode in our Productivity Series. Today, we are digger deeper into your Strategic Plan. To get the template download click here and learn how we set 3 and 1 year goals in your biz plan, by listening to this previous episode S1 E14 The #1 Thing Making Money in Your Business: A Strategic Plan . Then join us as we learn how to set the right goals for the next 90 days in your busi...

Have you ever wondered how other OT business owners get it all done? Today, we ask Dr. Aine O'Dea about how she does it all. What can we learn from this busy entrepreneur, with multiple offers and interests, as we discuss productivity, clarity, focus and overwhelm. Help us celebrate 50,000 downloads! Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE: https://forms.gle/HdSd8HjThSxDtF8c9

Help us celebrate 50,000 downloads! Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE  

50,000 downloads of the OTs Get Paid podcast since inception? WOW! Tune in to hear us celebrate this milestone, the 6 lessons I've learned to date in using a podcast for marketing and sales of an OT biz, and even find out how you can WIN a free coaching session with me and give back to the Pod. Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE: https://forms.gle/HdSd8HjThSxDtF8c9

How capable are you of setting and achieving goals? What if you added a "secret sauce" to get there with greater ease? We are talking Flow state this week, in particular, using a Core Word to focus your work and life. Listen in to today's guest Helene Theriault, discuss how her yearly Core Word brings her more profit, clarity and impact to her scaling OT business and authenticity to her daily life...

Mandy built a thriving community on IG with over 27K followers. This allowed her to grow her business, into a profitable, impactful space. Let's be clear. The $ from her business is a very key piece of her family income. This was no hobby.  One night - poof. She lost every single follower on social media.  What would you do?  I was curious too, so reached out to Mandy to see how I c...

Have you ever wondered what I do when I'm not hosting this AWESOME podcast? What does a coaching session look like? What topics get addressed in coaching? Maybe you have a similar thought as Grace, an OT business owner, who sent me an IG DM asking "I want join one of your paid programs, but I'm not sure if I'm far enough along in business and if it's really for me?" We can answer those questions t...

What happens when the bestest, mostest idealest client connects with you and wants your help right away? And, you're full? Will they wait? Maybe not. The straight up about being a business owner, is recognizing your customer's journey - and when the spirit moves them to buy, they want to buy! How does a small service-based OT business overcome that hurdle? I mean, there is only so far you'll trave...

If you've listened to the podcast for any length of time, you'll know I believe firmly in the power of relationships for marketing. And, what else ya got, Trish? Tell me more! I need some action steps. In this episode, you'll learn about the different types of marketing, why engagement is so important to your potential and current customers and why it's paramount to have a clear system and strateg...

What if I challenged you to get a new client by the end of the day, could you do it? What if I pushed and said 3 clients? Or, 10K in 10 days. Crazy, right? This episode is a reminder that your business is a money-making machine, and to implement a straightforward marketing strategy: re-engage with your current leads and customers. To make more money, make them more offers! Do you want to know how...

Whoa, did we hit a nerve with episode 65! It turns out many of you are entrepreneurs who are looking for a job to help pay the bills. (Haven't heard that one yet? Click here to listen to that episode. Then, come on back.) Here's the deal. Most OT entrepreneurs don't need a job to bring in more money- you just need the steps to increase the profit in your existing company! This episode trains you h...

You've heard it before: "Stop doing $10 tasks!" "Outsource things that don't light you up!" "Stay in your Zone of Genius!" (I know, I can be a bit of a broken record.) Now you know it, but how do you DO it? Today's guest, Alanna Davis, has a creative and straightforward way to make that happen; use OT Students! Alanna has been able to increase her profit, decrease her expenses, buy back her time a...

Can your mindset impact your ability to make money? Short answer: Yep How can something so "woo woo" effect something as practical as increasing the revenue and profit in your business? In this episode, you'll learn about the 4 levels of $ and where OTs get stuck in their money myths. (I share mine - it's such a common and painful one.) Plus, the solution to clearing the path towards you becoming...

I see you, OT Entrepreneur. You're working hard, consuming the resources, developing and executing marketing plans, sales calls, operations and financial systems. You're putting in the time. You may have even hired a biz coach. And still, you're debating whether to leave it all and take a job. Isn't that the death knell of your OT business? Listen to this episode to learn the Top 5 reasons entrepr...

How you set the tone for this quarter, is how you often roll in to Q1 And while, I'm not a big proponent of putting out December holiday decor before Hallowe'en, I do understand the need for planning. And, planning NOW for these next three months, in order to roll into a fabulous January 2023, is worth it. Does this matter to you too? In this episode, we share 4 concrete and specific areas you can...

Did you hear what Patagonia did recently? The CEO gave away his $3B (that's BILLION) dollar company and dedicated all future profits to fight climate change. That's a bold move. A move with an incredible social and environmental agenda. Which begs the question - does your OT business have an agenda outside of serving your clients, and making money along the way? In this podcast we use the ESG fram...

Do you love the title of this episode as much as I do? To me it SINGS and gets right to the heart of what OT biz owners need to do to grow their business; Run your business, don't let it run you. Are you spread too thin and don't know how to do it all? You've hustled to get your business into positive cash flow, but can't find the hours in the day to do anymore? The answer is systems. Organizing y...

We OTs are a pretty balanced lot. Many of us are comfortable with a little "woo" and intuition, and also with the data that comes along with being a scientist. So, which one is best to use when making a decision? This episode is for you if you want to explore the best practices for decision making, find out which method is best for you and WHY. If you like this week's episode, please share the lov...

Are you doing it wrong? Or, are you just doing it your way? That's the question we explore in this episode. As an OT Biz Entrepreneur, my guess is you are pretty hard on yourself. And often wonder "is everyone else is doing it better than me" - whether regularly or during a hard spell. Listen here to hear the 6 ways we can evaluate if you are indeed making ALL the mistakes (hint: we doubt it!), or...