Private Practice Workshop

This is an episode unlike any other. John Harrison was last on the show back in episode 22 (dang, so long ago!) where we talked about "Money, Meaning, and Aliens." This time, we had another open-form conversation that went deep pretty fast. We talked about things including: How to deal with not getting closing sessions with clients How to face our need for control How to deal with oversensitivity...

What if you could make an extra $500, $1,000, or $2,000 per month teaching what you already know? In this episode, John reveals all the secrets behind his early unsuccessful course launches, followed by the hard lessons learned that make his future launches big, profitable successes. If you're even a little bit curious about launching your own online course, this episode is for you. Included in th...

John sits down with Fully Booked ™ alumni Dr. Lara Davis from Orlando, FL to hear about her journey in growing leaving a group practice and growing her private practice from the ground up. Lara shares exactly what she did to not only set up the foundational systems and processes for her business but how to get new clients consistently online. Learn more about Fully Booked ™ : www.privatepracticewo...

John breaks into a new topic for this show by covering how to develop effective personal finance habits for successfully growing wealth. This is based on the common parallels between business finance habits and personal finance habits. After this episode, you'll walk away with an understanding of: The simple economics of money Why therapists struggle with money Why you should cut up all your credi...

John tackles a highly contested topic in the private practice world: niching down. With all of the varying thoughts and opinions out there, John breaks down the truth about niching down and much more, including: How to be just niche enough How to figure out your website conversion rate How to determine whether your nice is too narrow What to do if your niche is too narrow Work with John: www.priva...

John is back from a podcast hiatus with some exciting updates, a new vision for the podcast, a listener shout-out, and an action-packed episode outlining exactly what he would do if he had to start a private practice all over again. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with: The things he would ignore The 3 books he would read The habits he would form Where he would spend his money Books m...

In this episode, John sits down with guest favorite Laura Long to talk all things money mastery, and what success in private practice really means. Also included in this episode: How to finally give up control What to spend money on How to trust your business How to figure out what success means to you How to and how much to pay yourself We're taking a short break from the podcast, so make sure to...

In this solo episode, John helps you decide whether and where you should be listed online in the first place and then walks you through exactly what to do when you get a negative review on one of your online listings, including: Step back from the situation Decide what impact responding to the review would have Consult with trusted colleagues Trust that it makes your listing more trustworthy Bury...

In this solo episode, John shares 8 tips for what to do when you're stuck in your business or the creative process, including: Step back from your business Remember why you're doing what you're doing Revisit your vision Reconnect with your why Give it time Don't force creativity 80/20 your efforts Ditch "perfect" for "good enough" once and for all Ready to get Fully Booked? www.thejohnclarke.com/w...

Group practice owner Stephanie Cook joins the show to talk about how to be the boss of yourself. Also included in this episode: How to bring your partner into your business Having a partner who is also a business owner When the check engine light of your business has been on for a while How coaching helped How KPIs helped How to make friends with your numbers  

Group practice owner and brain expert Amy Fortney Parks joins the show to talk about how she found success in private practice and beyond. Also included in this episode: How teaching is like sales How to become a speaker How to grow your expertise How to grow your email list Leveling up your mindset Dealing with anxiety once and for all Learning from others outside the industry Visit Amy's website...

John interviews Dr. Hilary Mandzik on how she got Fully Booked in her Cary, NC private practice. Included in this episode: How Hilary created a tagline How Hilary created a killer website How Hilary overcame the shiny-object syndrome How Hilary became her own manager How Hilary gets new clients This is a short and extremely informative interview that you simply don't want to miss. https://www.hila...

In this solo episode, John walks you through 8 simple steps to start an online business in 30 days or less. Make a list of painful problems in the lives of other people Teach what you already know, and charge at least 2x your clinical rate for it Make a simple landing page that speaks to the before and after of your offering Start posting somewhere every day for 5 days per week and give them a cal...

John reflects on his experience over the past few months of selling his group counseling practice, including how he planned for this since 2013, some mistakes he made along the way, some things he got right, and the valuing and selling process itself. Have you ever thought about what your business would be worth, or whether anyone would ever want to buy it? This is an episode for every therapist i...

Financial coach Lynne Somerman joins the show to talk all things money, including the (over) glorification of scale, how therapists go broke, the roots of therapists' money issues, why you need a budget, and how to make your money work for you.   Contact Lynne:  https://lynnesomerman.com Apply to be part of our new mastermind group: privatepracticeworkshop/bmh/

Solo practice owner Marianne Daugherty joins the show to talk about helping women in midlife thrive, how persistence is key, how she overcame doubt, and how she blocks out the noise. Also included is Marianne's best advice for every therapist in private practice.

Internationally-known serial entrepreneur Chris Ducker joins the show to talk about the power of building a personal brand, why people want to do business with other people, not a company, Chris's incredible journey into entrepreneurship, and Chris's wisdom that he wants to share with every business owner. As the biggest guest this show has ever hosted, this is an episode you absolutely don't want...

Dr. Adam Mathews joins the show for a twisting and turning open conversation with John about things like embracing your struggle, early lessons as a therapist working difficult jobs, rethinking how we help clients and different definitions of healing, dealing with imposter syndrome, and much more. Learn more about Adam:  www.mathewscounseling.net Listen to Adam's podcast:  http://foreplayrst.com B...

In this episode, John interviews NYC-based private practitioner Diane Brennan about how she found success, what it is like as a second-career therapist, and how she has surrounded herself with all of the right support along the way. Book a Strategy Session with John:  https://calendly.com/johnclarke/strategy-session

Erika Miley, a sex therapist in private practice, joins the show to talk about her journey into becoming a sex therapist, how to find your niche, and how to find a niche that will make you money. https://erikamiley.com/ www.thejohnclarke.com/strategysession

Marie Fang of PrivatePracticeSkills.com joins the show to talk about the culture of academia and private practice, the anxiety therapists face as business owners, how to create stellar content, and the dream of launching a successful side hustle. Follow her Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQikIOuT7ZqLcyUJOEMq1mQ www.privatepracticeskills.com www.thejohnclarke.com/strategysession

In this episode, John sits down with Portland, OR therapist Jeffrey Peyton to learn about Jeffrey's journey into private practice, the importance of a clear niche, and loving your thriving solo practice amidst all the pressure to grow into a group practice. www.thejohnclarke.com/strategysession

Joe Sanok of Practice of the Practice joins the show to talk about the myths behind "aha" moments and big ideas, and the 5 stages of forming and launching your own big idea as a therapist in private practice. www.practiceofthepractice.com/resources www.thejohnclarke.com/strategysession www.sprucehealth.com/john for 20% off your first year

David Morgan joins the show to talk about his journey through 18 years of private practice and the evolution of his new program, Anger Management U. Also included in this episode: David's lineage of business owners How hard work pays off Transitioning from solo to group practice Niching down Repurposing your content Launching a passion project Developing an additional, scalable revenue stream Havi...

Kelly Higdon of Zynnyme joins the show to talk about how to design your business around your life, how to take more time off, and being "truly" busy. Also included in this episode: How to prepare for maternity leave How to talk to other therapists about your fees Our limiting narratives around money Why you need a budget How much money is enough? www.kellyhigdon.com www.zynnyme.com www.thejohnclar...