Private Practice Success Stories

Do you struggle with burnout, imposter syndrome or feeling like you’re not able to do your best work? Mary Burns is joining me in this episode to talk about how she designed a private practice that has helped her move past those feelings and into a more sustainable lifestyle. She is also giving her advice on how you can do the same. Mary Burns is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified p...

It is so important for us as professionals to create a safe space for ourselves and for our patients. Don’t you agree? Private practice allows us to do that. I am talking all about this with Emily McCullough from Parade Pediatric Speech Therapy which is a practice that is committed to providing a safe space for all kids and families on their communication journey. Emily has more than 10 years of e...

I used to think that SLPs and OTs went into private practice because they were greedy and all about the money. I was so wrong, but does that ring true for you too? I realized quickly that’s not the case, and that is what we are talking about in this episode along with the shame and stigma around private practice being all about money. I am getting into the real reasons why SLPs and OTs choose priv...

Are you ready to hear a story about taking a leap of faith into private practice? A lot of people probably think that starting a private practice during a pandemic isn’t a good idea, but that is the opposite of how this story goes. I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Calonda Henry from Broad Horizons Speech Therapy. Calonda Henry M.S. CCC-SLP, is the owner of Broad Horizons Speech...

Why do some private practitioners seem to get clients effortlessly while others struggle? It’s simple. If people don’t know about you, they can’t hire you. In today’s episode, I am talking all about marketing and why marketing is hard for most SLPs, but most importantly, what you can do about it. If you spend a little bit of money, you have potential to actually make a whole lot more, so I am prov...

Are you interested in learning more about private pay only private practices? I get emails all the time from people who want to know if private pay only private practices are sustainable. I am talking all about this in today’s episode with Tera Sumpter from Seeds of Learning. Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP is the founder and Speech-Language Pathologist at Seeds of Learning, LLC where she specializes...

You are not an imposter, so why do you have imposter syndrome? This is one of the main things that stops SLPs from starting and growing private practices. I am talking all about this in today’s episode and giving you some strategies to break through it! You’ll learn what impostor syndrome is, why SLPs are so susceptible to it and most importantly, how to finally shake it off. In Today's Episode, W...

What if you could create a private practice that served the population you’re passionate about and allowed you to serve as a consultant, author, speaker or parent education and empowerment coach? It is possible to do more and think bigger - personally and professionally! I am talking all about this today with my guest, Crystal Sanford, from Sanford Autism Consulting. Crystal has been in the field...

Do you feel like you're struggling with having the confidence to build a private practice? You might even have a private practice already and struggle with your confidence. I'm pulling one of the most popular episodes out of the archives this week to cover this topic because I think it is so important. Adrienne Fuller and I are talking all about having the confidence to follow your dreams. Adrienn...

Do you wonder how to have a private practice that serves both you and your community? Have you ever wondered what that looks like as an immigrant? This episode is going to cover both of those things. Today on the podcast, Elan Hutchinson is joining me to talk about having a successful private practice as an immigrant. Elan Jolee Hutchinson was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She had the opport...

Do you dream bigger for your SLP business? This episode is full of inspiration and motivation for you to follow the dreams you have for your business. Today on the podcast, Sandy Dorsey is joining me to talk about her dream which is to serve underserved communities as an SLP, and how she is doing that. Sandy Dorsey is a global speech-language pathologist, advocate for special needs and diversity c...

Are you ready to hear an exciting and reflective episode? Today on the podcast, we are talking about two major milestones: the 100th episode and my 40th birthday! From my very first episode to episodes that almost didn’t air and more, I am celebrating some of the biggest lessons I've learned since starting a podcast and recognizing some of the amazing guests that helped me get to where I am today....

Lauren Meglen is a former school SLP who transitioned to full-time private practice in the Rochester, MN area. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey into private practice and what that looked like for her. She talks about how she decided on a whim to start her private practice and her experience with bringing on employees. She shares so much great wisdom and advice on ditching perfectionism a...

Are you ready to start your private practice? If you’ve been thinking about getting support from the Start Your Private Practice system but haven’t fully decided to go for it yet, you’ll definitely want to hear this episode as I am joined by 4 mentors of the program, Claudia, Tommy, Adrienne and Bobby. In this episode, the mentors and I chat about what led them to the program, the people who tend...

2021 might be the year that you finally start your private practice. We all went through so much in 2020 and through that year, I watched countless people start their own private practice. I also saw many others pivot their business overnight in the midst of a pandemic. And even some who expanded their businesses vastly, bringing on more clients and employees. In this episode, you’ll hear what cou...

If you allow yourself to stay in fear mode, you won’t ever get to the outcome that you desire. You have to learn to overcome the fears that are holding you back! In this episode, I talk about why you need to do what you need to do to get your message out there and start chasing the career and life you want! What we discuss: Whether or not there are benefits in waiting Why you have to step out of y...

Claudia Hamilton Davisson is a private practitioner based out of Michigan and a mentor for my Start Your Private Practice program. Claudia has been a SLP for over three decades and has worked in so many different areas of the business. In this episode, Claudia shares how she started her business as a private practitioner on the side of her job. She talks about the reasons she was drawn to private...

One of the biggest reasons I hear from SLPs about what’s holding them back from starting private practice: the fear of getting sued. In this episode, I am talking all about getting your practice set up the right way from the beginning and why you need to get your ducks in a row to minimize the risks of starting your private practice! P.S. One easy way to decrease the risks associated with private...

Jessica Sekhorn is a private practitioner based out of the Houston, TX area. She started out as a SLPA in college and knew this was the career path she wanted to take. In this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a SLP and how she decided to start her practice, Thrive Speech Therapy. She even discusses how she uses SLPAs to help build her private practice. She talks about how she’s been abl...

Every now and then I tend to go back to old business books I’ve read to get a fresh perspective on them. In this episode, I am talking about a business lesson that I pulled from a book that I’ve read and how it correlates to how a lot of speech language pathologists feel about their 9 to 5 jobs. I talk about what this means for these practitioners who may be considering private practice and how I...

Thank you for listening to the Private Practice Success Stories Podcast I interview speech-language pathologists in private practice to share their lessons and journeys. Speech therapy graduate programs don't teach about private practice. I invite you to listen and learn! Links Mentioned: Free Training: www. StartYourPrivatePractice.com/webinar Advanced Programs: www. GrowYourPrivatePractice.com W...

Tia Javier is a private practitioner and one of only 91 Spanish speaking speech-language pathologists in the state of Virginia. She is actually someone who I first came across when she joined the Start Your Private Practice program. Tia saw a huge need in the market for a bilingual private practice. In this episode, she shares how her student loans motivated her to make this decision, what a typic...

You’ve probably heard that as a private practice owner, you need a niche. I know a lot of practitioners worry about this. In this episode, I am sharing my thoughts on this idea that you need a niche for your private practice. You’ll hear why this isn’t the best logic for private practitioners to have as they’re getting their business started. I also talk about what you need to get more word-of-mou...

Nicki McRory is a private practitioner in the Santa Clarita, CA area who is on fire. In just 7 years of owning her private practice, she has hired over 320 employees and opened two brick and mortar locations. In our conversation, we discuss her early days as a SLP starting in the school setting and what brought her to the decision to start her practice. She shares what types of clients she serves,...

Hilary Frank is a private practitioner who started her business and has seen incredible successes over the past two years! In this episode, she gives her brilliant advice on ditching perfectionism while you grow your private practice. She chats about her journey from getting into this career path, her fellowship experience, why she got interested in private practice and how she made the decision t...