The Dietitian Success Podcast | Business & Marketing for Dietitians

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm covering three topics for dietitians who are building or growing their businesses. We talk about what a signature program actually is and whether only offering one-on-one sessions can qualify, how to create physical products for your brand without spending money on inventory upfront, and what happens when you finish something in your busin...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I am doing something a little different. Instead of tackling three separate business questions, I am sharing my personal goal setting framework in full, doing a mid-year check-in on my own 2026 goals, and talking about why I believe this process is one of the most transformational things you can do for your business and your life. This framework is...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm tackling three questions that come up constantly for dietitians who are building or growing their businesses online. We talk about which website platform actually makes the most sense for dietitians in 2026 and whether it even matters as much as people think, what realistic revenue streams look like beyond one-on-one client work and how to...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm tackling three topics that carry a lot of emotional weight for dietitian entrepreneurs. We talk about how to tell the difference between slow business growth that is completely normal and slow growth that is a sign something needs to change, whether you actually need lived experience in your niche to be credible and effective, and how to t...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, we talk about the real pros and cons of offering one-off sessions versus packages versus both, how to retrain your brain to think about business spending as investment rather than cost, and what to do when you realize a client is not the right fit, whether you are still in the discovery call or already three sessions in. Inside, we cover: Why there...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I talk about how to market yourself consistently without burning out, why ManyChat has been one of the most impactful tools we have used in the last year for growing our email list, and the three principles that have shaped how we approach brand sponsorships and that I think every dietitian entrepreneur should know. Inside, we cover: Why marketing...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm answering three questions that come up constantly for dietitian entrepreneurs, and I'm giving you honest, practical answers. We talk about what SEO actually is and why it is non-negotiable for any dietitian with a website, how to build a sales funnel that feels authentic and aligned instead of sales-y, and how to decide whether you sh...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm answering three questions that have been coming up a lot lately, and one of them is something I've been working through personally in my own business right now. We talk about the very real fear that comes with putting yourself online as a dietitian, the difference between the DSC Entrepreneurship Membership and the Dietitian Success S...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm finally spilling everything about the Dietitian Success Summit — the first ever in-person gathering of the DSC community, happening September 28-30, 2026 at the Toronto Beach Club in Toronto, Ontario. If you've been waiting to hear the full picture before deciding whether to come, this is the episode. I'm walking through everythi...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I answer three questions that come up all the time for dietitian entrepreneurs: how to get clients as a dietitian, whether earning 100K as a dietitian is realistic, and whether you should be running paid ads. We talk about why having a website and posting on Instagram isn't always enough, how to think about your income goals using real math in...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm answering three questions that have been coming up often in our DSC community lately - and honestly, they're three of the most emotionally loaded topics in dietitian entrepreneurship. We cover: Comparisonitis - what to do when you see another dietitian doing similar work and it sends you into a spiral of self-doubt (plus the mindset r...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I answer three questions that come up all the time for dietitian entrepreneurs: how to stay focused when you have too many ideas, how to handle disappointment after a launch, and whether online courses are still worth it in the age of AI. We talk about how to manage shiny object syndrome without losing creativity, how to evaluate your launch result...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast , I answer three common questions that come up again and again for dietitian entrepreneurs. We talk about what to do when you feel overwhelmed by everything you could be doing in your business, how to know if you're ready to launch a group program, and how to rethink your business when life circumstances change. Inside, we cover: Why business o...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m sharing a little personal update as I return from maternity leave and settle into a new season of life with two kids at home. I also introduce a new Q&A-style format for the podcast and walk through three topics that come up constantly in the world of dietitian entrepreneurship: raising your rates, my favorite business books, and what’s act...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast , I sit down with Sandra Kilmartin, RD and founder of No Sweat Nutrition in Squamish, BC - to unpack how she went from “I never pictured myself as an entrepreneur” to full-time private practice owner and now team lead. Sandra shares how her niche found her (trail + ultrarunning), what finally gave her the confidence to leave her hospital role, and h...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast , I sit down with Kim Tirapelle, RD, CSSD , founder of Active Bariatric Nutrition , to talk about how she transformed her one-on-one private practice into a scalable group program — Bariatric Strong . Kim has built an incredibly successful business by combining two highly specialized areas of expertise: bariatric nutrition and sports nutrition. In t...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast , I sit down with Sara Griffin , MS, RD, CNSC — founder of Edge Clinical Nutrition — to talk about how she’s grown her business from a small side hustle into a thriving, six-figure company. Sara’s story is packed with transparency, strategy, and tangible takeaways for every entrepreneur. Over the last year, she’s tripled her business revenue selling...

Thinking about taking maternity leave, a sabbatical, or any kind of extended time off from your business? In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m walking you through exactly how I’m planning for my second maternity leave—plus what I’ve learned from the first time around. Whether you run a membership, course, private practice, or consulting business, you’ll walk away with practical st...

What does marketing for dietitians look like in 2025 (and beyond) and where should you be focusing your energy for the future? In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with Ana Reisdorf, RD and founder of the RD's Who Thrive Facebook group, to break down the real trends we’re seeing across the industry. From social media growth (yes, it’s still possible - we've DOUBLE...

In this short and honest solo episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m sharing why this podcast is going on a hiatus for a little while. I talk through what’s been going on behind the scenes and why I’m choosing to focus my energy elsewhere. If you’ve been a loyal listener - thank you, thank you, thank you. This podcast has been a huge part of how DSC has grown, and I’m so grateful for your s...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with Shawna Melbourn, RD, CEDS-C, a certified intuitive eating counselor, eating disorder specialist, and creator of ED for RDs, to talk about her journey as a dietitian and business owner.  We dive into: How she learned about eating disorder care (and the mistakes she made along the way!) Why she decided to create a course to educate ot...

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m giving you a totally honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to run a membership or online program in the dietitian business world. I talk through the lessons I’ve learned from running Dietitian Success Center for the past few years, what I wish I had known going in, what I've seen work for other dietitian entrepreneurs, an...

Group programs can feel like the golden ticket to scaling your business - less time, more income, more impact. But how do you know if and when it's the right next step for you? In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I break down everything dietitian business owners need to know about a group offer - the pros, the challenges, and what needs to be in place before you launch. Whether...

Ever look at your brand and wonder if it still feels like you? Or maybe you’re just starting out and feeling overwhelmed about what a "brand" even really means? In today’s episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the branding journey behind Dietitian Success Center - the good, the bad, and the (according to my dad) ugly. We’re talking about what branding...

We’ve all been there...wondering if we need to go viral or hit 10k followers before we can really grow our businesses. But the truth is: you don’t need a big audience to make real impact (and real sales). In this episode, I sit down with Libby Rothschild, founder of Dietitian Boss, to talk about the difference between audience size and business strategy. We dive into why having thousands of follow...