Scaling Therapist Podcast: More Income, More Independence, More Impact (Not More Hours)

Welcome back to the Scaling Therapy Practice Podcast! In this episode, we tackle the importance of establishing financial boundaries with clients and implementing effective policies and procedures. Money conversations can be uncomfortable, but they are crucial for creating a thriving therapy practice. Join us as we explore the reasons behind financial boundaries and share practical tips for a smoo...

In this episode of Scaling Therapy Practice, James Marland and Dr. David Hall discuss adding a testing psychologist to one's practice. A testing psychologist is a licensed psychologist who specializes in administering, interpreting, and writing reports on psychological tests. This role is unique to psychology, as it requires extensive training and qualifications to perform. The hosts talk about ho...

  Starting a private practice can be daunting, but with the right mindset, it can become a successful business. In this conversation, James Marland interviews Gordon Brewer, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Kingsport Counseling Associates in Tennessee. Brewer talks about his journey from starting a counseling ministry in his church to owning a successful group practic...

In this episode of "Scaling Therapy Practice", James Marland interviews Julie Herres, the founder of Green Oak Accounting and the author of "Profit First for Therapists". Julie is an expert in profit first who has helped hundreds of private practice owners gain financial freedom. Links and Resources for Therapists Email James to talk about questions or problems about scaling:  james@coursecre...

In this episode of the Scaling Therapy Practice, David Hall, a therapist and practice owner, discusses the topic of employee turnover in a group practice. James Marland, the host, asks him to share his experience with the issue. Hall talks about his history of turnover in his counseling practice and how it impacted his scaling plan. He discusses the effects it had on him and how he felt when two p...

Hosts James Marland and Dr. David Hall start by discussing a story of disappointment.  "The Online Course Show with Jacque Hopkins" podcast and its latest episode featuring Matt Ronins. Ronins has an online course on book writing that made over $3 million in sales in 2022. However, the conversation pivots to how Ronins' success did not come easy, and he shares his experience of not selling a...

In this episode of the Scaling Therapy Practice Podcast, the hosts James Marland and David Hall discuss the concept of scaling a therapy practice. The conversation centers around when to stop scaling and what limits to set for a practice. David shares his experience of having between 17-18 therapists in his practice and deciding not to expand to another location. He emphasizes the importance of se...

Links and Resources For Growing Therapy Practices G et Descript Free Resource -   8 Questions to ask when adding a revenue stream to your therapy office Email James to talk about questions or problems about scaling:   james@coursecreationstudio.com 6 Steps of Launching a Profitable Online Course   - download and webinar PsychMaven -   Find more resources here Builder Type Asses...

In this episode of the Scaling Therapy Practice podcast, Dr. David Hall shares his story of a failed attempt to create a therapy office that offered psychiatry. The lesson learned from this story is that it is important to seek advice from someone who has experience in the field you want to venture into. Mistakes made when adding a revenue stream to your therapy office David Hall talks about how h...

In this episode of the Scaling Therapy Practice podcast, host James Marland welcomes Rocky Lalvani, a certified  Profit First professional  who teaches business owners how to prioritize profit in their financial management. Rocky shares insights on the Profit First formula, knowing your numbers, and why every therapy office deserves to be profitable. Tools Tips and Resources for Sca...

In the interview, Michael Ashford, Director of Marketing at The Receptionist, talked about his background as a journalist and how it shaped his approach to marketing. He emphasized the importance of  storytelling and humanizing brands , and how these elements can help scale companies.  Session Follow-Up Find more about Michael and listen to his TEDx talks Email James with the topic you w...

Finding Joy in Life and Work: A Conversation with Anne Burkart In this episode of Scaling Therapy Practice, James Marland interviews Anne Burkart, a marriage and family therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Anne shares her journey to becoming a therapist and how she approaches therapy through the idea that we are all in relationships that affect our emotional and daily lives. Links and Resources...

 Links and Resources Podcasting for Mental Health Professionals   - $200 off  In-And-Out Berger Locations Shady Maple Smorgasbord  Sight and Sound Theater Soul Grit Resources Soul Grit on Instagram Soul Grit on Facebook Faith Integration for Therapists Cue Prompter - Free Teleprompter Book Recommendation -   The Renovation of the Heart Andy Stanly -   T he Secret of C...

  Links and Resources Builder Type Assessment  - grow without the grind CoReceptionist Using AI to make bulk social media posts Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley The Productive Therapist -  Therapy Intake Pro The Productive Therapist -  Billing Assistant Pro Fiverr  Upwork Don’t Panic Management       with Jess Tyson the CEO and "Director of Calm (Sorry for...

In this episode of the show, James Marland and Dr. David Hall delve into the topic of discomfort and how it can be a sign of growth. They discuss the importance of having a dream and how it starts in our heads, but it is only when we write it down that it takes life. They also touch on the idea that writing down your dreams can help you make the changes necessary to achieve them. Links and Resourc...

Unlocking Your Therapy Practice Potential with Goal Setting Welcome to Scaling Therapy Practice, the podcast where we explore the challenges of growing a therapy practice and offer guidance on how to achieve professional development goals. In this episode, we continue our discussion on goal setting with Dr. David Hall. Dr. Hall is a therapist and professional development expert who has been in the...

Strategies for Raising your Rates and Growing your Therapy Practice Welcome to the Scaling Therapy Podcast, where we explore different ways to grow your therapy practice. In this episode, hosts James Marland and Dr. David Hall take a closer look at raising and increasing rates for therapy offices. They discuss the importance of setting competitive prices and providing exceptional customer service...

What is your Therapy Practice Builder Type? Take the free fun quiz that has more free resources to get you started. Links and Resources SEO Basecamp Live The 4-Hour Work Week  ChatGpt Therapy For Your Money Podcast Profit First for Therapists Profit First Amy Porterfield Pat Flynn Scribe How Manager Tools Private Practice Elevation Wise Practice with Whitney Owens   - James is the produc...

Identifying Your Vocation and Setting a Clear Vision In this conversation, James and David discuss the importance of setting and achieving growth goals in a therapy practice. They begin by emphasizing the need to identify your vocation and set a clear vision for your practice. James shares his approach of writing out a personal eulogy and life story to help orient himself and guide his goals. Davi...

Your Scaling Journey Summary/Abstract In this episode, James and David discuss the different types of builders and how to identify which one you are. They also talk about how your personality and phase of business can impact your builder type and how to avoid getting caught in the trap of comparison. The conversation discusses different ways that mental health professionals can scale their practic...

Show Notes In this podcast episode, James Marland and Dr. David Hall discuss different approaches to scaling a therapy practice, focusing on "system builders" and "team builders." System builders aim to improve and optimize their systems to increase efficiency and profitability, while team builders focus on building and leading a team to achieve bigger goals. The hosts mention that people naturall...

The Scaling Therapy Practice podcast discusses the origin story of host James Marland and co-host David Hall and their journeys into the field of mental health. Marland was inspired by his mother to work with people in social services. Initially he pursued a career in accounting. However, after a near-death experience, Marland decided to focus his life on helping others and pursued a degree t...

The Scaling Therapy Practice podcast by James Marland and Dr. David Hall focuses on the topic of scaling a therapy practice without the added stress and "grind" that often comes with growth. Marland and Hall share their own experiences with growing a practice and the challenges that come with it, such as managing people and dealing with the added stress of growth. The goal of their podcast is to p...