OTs Get Paid Podcast

I have strong feelings on this one! (We weren't allowed to use the word "hate" growing up - and yet here it is in my podcast? You know I have thoughts!) The term side hustle has got to go. You know the world has changed, and idealizing over working no longer has a place in entrepreneurship. The current economy and ambition has changed for women post pandemic, and it's time to stop glorifying "go g...

Thinking isn't doing. Oh yeah, I went there. But, if you think this is an episode on tough love; it's not. I dive into the phenomenon experienced by so many - Starts in our businesses and our lives, that occur beyond the beginning. After this podcast, whether you're just starting to think about your biz, or an experienced OT entrepreneur, you'll have a clearer vision on how this season of business...

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Keep it simple. That’s how to avoid being overwhelmed by your own systems. As a business owner, you’re flooded with information, ideas, systems, platforms, and products. Shiny object syndrome is reeeeeeeeeeal when running a business. (It’s also exhausting.) Do you want to know the two — very simple — productivity systems I use to keep my business moving in the right direction? They’re also easy to...

“My favorite part of starting a business — policies, procedures, recruitment, and HR paperwork!” Said no OT… ever.  Does thinking about HR make your eyes glaze over?  👀 Me too. HR is not my superpower — which is why this is NOT a solo episode.  Instead, you’ll hear from a small business HR expert. She filters through the fluff, simplifies the language, and helps you (and me) unders...

The other day I was out with a friend, trying to relax after a demanding week. I was given the menu… …and I realized I couldn’t make one more decision. Not one. How do you run a business when you hit a wall like this? Running businesses, managing families, juggling jobs, investing in relationships, and everything else you deal with daily is exhausting. More than ever, I’m grateful for this support...

This week’s podcast brings a totally different perspective on starting a business. I’m joined by an OT who grew a successful business despite hearing — repeatedly — that there’s no way it would work. 💥 She pitched a business collaboration idea — they shut her down. 💥 She spoke with another OT about her idea — she was told, “Mental health OTs can’t do that.” 💥 The marketplace for her services di...

Your business is growing, referrals are coming in, and you’re finding your stride… it’s exhilarating — until you realize you’re working 24/7. Womp. Womp. It’s like being on a treadmill and someone else is controlling the speed. Guess what? You need to hire someone (even if you don’t think you’re ready.) But… Who do you hire? How do you find them? What tasks will they do and what’s their title? How...

You started your business to gain time, increase your income, and have a more significant impact on the lives of your clients… … but what happens when you want — or need — to take extended time off? I’m not just talking about taking a 3-day weekend. I’m talking about maternity leave, caring for aging parents, moving across the country, or dealing with your own health challenges. Or maybe your drea...

Lindsey is a thoughtful, strategic OT who’s playing the long game. She’s focused on giving patients MORE of what they need… and getting paid without charging the patients a dime or letting the medical system dictate how much education she can provide! It’s brilliant — and client-centered. OTs are pretty dang phenomenal. What’s in this episode? How to start & monetize on YouTube What you absolu...

This week I’m joined by Carlyn Neek, an OT and friend IRL. (That’s right, we’re friends offline as well as in the digital space!) Carlyn has a powerful message for OTs who are stuck, overthinking, and feeling inadequate. So if you’ve EVER encountered a challenge or felt inadequate, this episode is for you. (And if you’ve never struggled with this, I’d love to know your secrets!) “If we give oursel...

This week’s podcast highlights an OT who started out just like you. A clinician who was doing the typical OT thing — exploring her interests and diving deeper into a treatment modality she loved. She also wanted more — more flexibility, more income, and more impact! (sound familiar?) And she didn’t have an easy road while building her business, in fact life seemed to throw a whole truckload of lem...

So I did a thing… a pretty darn expensive thing. And even though it was scary, I don’t regret it a bit. You know I’m transparent about my business and money – I can’t be shy about money with a brand like OTs Get Paid! So – this week I’m dishing all about why I joined a Powerhouse Mastermind. Let me tell ya, it was a BIG investment! OTs Get Paid has taken off over the past year, and I knew I needed...

I’ve noticed a double standard – and I’m calling it out. It’s normal for chiropractors or dentists to sell a practice, right? It’s an asset, so it can be sold… But why doesn’t this happen with OT clinics? Is this even a thing for OTs? Why does every aspiring OT business owner have to start from scratch? And if you’re moving away from a business, you just have to close it and get nothing for all yo...

When you struck out on your own to start your business, did you try to pinch pennies and spend the absolute bare minimum? Maybe you looked at the online programs, communities, and coaching and thought – “Pfft, I don’t need that junk, who are these ‘experts’ anyway?” If that sounds like something you’d say, let me tell ya – you’re not the only one. This week’s podcast guest, Krista Frahm, is an OT...

Are you creating your business so you can gain more time, more money… or more freedom? I’ve noticed a theme running through the OTs Get Paid Facebook group, my DMs, and even in the 100K Club coaching program. Your revenue is tied to your time. And you can’t step back long enough to work on your business (either by yourself or through coaching) because your income immediately drops off when you tak...

Which comes first for your business – clients or a website? I’m taking a stance in this week’s podcast. It may not be what you’re expecting from a conversation between an OT Coach and someone who writes websites for a living. Jenny is an OT that jumped into the deep end of entrepreneurship when she realized her clinic schedule would prevent her from signing her kids up for swim lessons. She broke...

What makes your OT business so unique and valuable that your clients stick like glue and refer their friends? FYI, this can’t be your answer: “We provide individualized service and really care for our clients.” Womp Womp. I’m just telling you straight. All OTs are caring and individualized – that’s not what makes you special. You need to dig deeper – because I am utterly certain there’s something...

Your business is always on your mind, right? Whether you’re an Underpaid Therapist with a Business, a Feast or Famine Owner, or a Money to Spare CEO – you’re constantly faced with decisions. Taking time to slow down and think is the work that drives your business to the next level, and helps you avoid the dreaded shiny-object syndrome. One of our core values here at OTs Get Paid is, “We Walk Along...

You have a great idea, plus the clinical skills to make it soar. You’ve even tested it out once or twice… But – you don’t even know where to start! I’m guessing you do what every good OT does – more research. Read more books, ask more questions, and think about your idea some more. Now you have more ideas – and more overwhelm. Morgan bravely joined me live in the OTs Get Paid Facebook group for la...

How do you start a great podcast... and how do you avoid the dreaded Podfade that strikes so many podcasters? 🥀 You have so much knowledge to share, and there's no doubt your audience is looking for your answers. This week's OTs Get Paid podcast episode, with Sarah Putt gets you past the "great idea" stage and onto launching a quality podcast. 🚀 Here's a snippet of what you'll get in this episod...

Are you afraid to start your OT business or side-hustle because you’re not totally sure it’s “the one” you want to stick with for the long-haul? This is totally common. This week’s episode of the OTs Get Paid Podcast will get your business idea moving toward reality! I’m joined by Reina Olivera, who provides incredible insight and living proof that it’s ok to create a business you love… and then t...

I hear it over and over again… OTs feel stifled by the insurance-dictated scope of practice. I’d even wager that this narrow treatment scope is a primary cause of burnout in OT. (You can probably relate?) 💥 OTs are made for so much more! More than ADLs More than handwriting More than 60 minute, weekly sessions OTs have the perfect blend of knowledge and skills to improve people’s lives like no ot...

Ready to shorten your mile-long “To-Do” list, AND increase your business growth? I’m telling you straight – there’s light at the end of the hustle. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn the stages of business growth and exactly what you should be doing to maximize your growth for the stage you’re in right now. Say “au revoir” to guessing what tasks to do, or worse yet – trying to do them ALL. Stop...

This episode is a must-listen for every OT business owner - no matter your setting or stage of business growth.   This week, we discuss how to identify your ideal client avatar, and research them to create a thriving business you love.    Darcie Jaremey MSc CPE of ErgonomicsHelp.com joins me on OTs Get Paid to share her wealth of knowledge and passion on ideal clients and messaging...