The Private Practice Success Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In episode 37, Gerda shares her five best time management hacks designed specifically for busy practice owners.  Drawing from her own experience as a group practice owner, allied health business consultant, and mum to three kids, Gerda goes beyond the basics to deliver practical, behavioural strategies that can help you reclaim your time, reduce overwhelm, and create more space fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda guides you through a practical but empowering mid-year check-up for your private practice.  We are 6 months into 2025, which means it is time to pause, reflect, and honestly assess how you and your business are tracking against the goals you set back in January.  Whether you’re on-track or feeling a bit off course, thi...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 35, Gerda invites you behind the scenes for a candid look at what’s happening in her very own group private practice and coaching business for the month of June 2025. Hear the real-time insights, challenges, and wins as you gain an insider view on the strategies, decision and lessons shaping Gerda's own business decision. This month’s update covers topics from cont...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 34, Gerda shares her ultimate checklist for transforming your website into a powerful, client-attracting asset.  Drawing on years of hands-on experience and real-life examples, Gerda explains why your website is so much more than a digital brochure. She’ll walk you through practical, actionable strategies to ensure your site is welcoming, trustworthy, and designed to co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda unpacks the essential differences between inbound and outbound marketing for allied health private practices.  More specifically, Gerda explains why mastering both approaches is key to building lasting referral relationships, attracting new clients, and ensuring a steady, predictable flow of enquiries, no matter the se...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 32, Gerda unpacks a game-changing concept for private practice owners, as she explores the traits that differentiate High Achievers from High Performers.  Drawing from her personal experience and research, Gerda explains that although a High Achiever mindset and functioning is essential for excelling at university and launching your practice, it can and in fact will cre...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 31, Gerda takes the fear and confusion out of tax planning and transforms it into an empowering process for private practice owners.  Sharing her personal experiences, Gerda walks you through how tax planning can provide clarity, drive strategic decisions, and set your business up for long-term success. In this Episode, you will learn (amongst others): Why tax planning...

Send us Fan Mail Join Gerda for Episode 30 of the Private Practice Success Podcast, as she breaks down 3 critical financial margins that every practice owner needs to know if they want to build a long-term sustainable and profitable business.  With her practical and empowering approach, Gerda clearly explains why these margins matter, allowing you to identify critical gaps in your business model....

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 29 of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda tackles the delicate balance between setting achievable clinical KPIs whilst simultaneously safeguarding your team from burnout.  Gerda offers practical strategies to help practice owners establish sustainable billable hour targets that support both business success and clinician well-being. This episode is a must-listen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda shifts the focus inward to explore you - the practice owner behind the business.  This episode dives into the personal growth journey that accompanies building and leading a private practice, introducing the Four Stages of Practice Owner Development.  Gerda offers insights into how your evolution as a Clinician, Busine...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda tackles the universal challenge faced by private practice owners being.... Overwhelm due to a lack of time. Join Gerda in this important discussion as she dives deep into the difference between stress and overwhelm, why overwhelm is so pervasive, and how it can paralyse even the most capable practice owner. In this Epi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 26 of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda puts on her “bossy boots” to share three critical things you need to STOP doing if you’re serious about growing your private practice.  These common habits might be holding you back from achieving the business growth and freedom you desire. Gerda breaks down why these behaviours are counterproductive and provides empower...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 25 of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda dives into a pivotal topic for advanced practice owners - hiring your first Principal Clinician.  Drawing from her many years of experience and lessons learned through trial and error, Gerda shares the 5 most common mistakes practice owners make when hiring for this critical leadership role. In this Episode, you will lea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda explores one of the most challenging yet inevitable aspects of running a private practice - dealing with rejection.  From recruitment struggles to unexpected resignations, Gerda unpacks the common scenarios where rejection occurs and the emotional and business consequences it can bring. She also shares practical strate...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 23 of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda tackles the sensitive and often misunderstood topic of over-servicing and under-servicing in private practice.  With her signature clarity and insight, Gerda defines these concepts, explores their causes, and highlights their ethical and practical implications for clinicians, clients, and businesses. In this Episode, you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda dives into the often-overlooked yet vital topic of reporting habits and their direct impact on generating abundant referrals. Drawing from her years of experience as a group private practice owner, Gerda shares practical insights and actionable strategies to help you elevate your reporting practices and strengthen rela...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda explores the crucial differences between business consulting, coaching, and mentoring, with the aim of empowering practice owners to identify the right support for their specific stage of business, individual challenges, resource availability and personal preferences. In this Episode, you will learn (among othe...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of The Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda tackles the age-old question that every private practice owner will wrestle with at some point in time and that is whether to have or not have a waitlist. Join Gerda as she dives into the pros and cons of maintaining a waitlist, drawing from her extensive experience as a group practice owner and business consul...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda delves into the 5 Levels of Private Practice Development - a framework designed to guide practice owners through the various stages of business growth and expansion.  Drawing on insights from over a decade of working with psychology and allied health group practice owners, Gerda provides a comprehensive overvie...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda explores the crucial transition of reducing clinical hours as a practice owner in order to focus on business growth and leadership. More specifically it delves into finding the balance between clinical work and the responsibilities of running a group private practice, and doing so in an ethics and values-aligned manner...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda takes a step back from strategy and dives into the personal journey of being a business owner.  Join her as she shares candid reflections on the emotional struggles and triumphs that come with balancing business ownership and family life. From moments of overwhelming guilt to finally finding contentment, this e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda addresses a common challenge faced by practice owners: Setting the right Conversion Rate Targets for your Front Desk Team. Prompted by a recent discussion in her Facebook group, Gerda provides expert insights into what conversion rates mean for your practice and how to effectively manage them to ensure sustained growth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda answers the frequently asked question: What is the best platform to use when recruiting clinicians? Join Gerda as she unpacks the critical elements that go into selecting the best platforms for reaching top-tier candidates. If you’ve been wondering how to enhance your recruitment process and attract the right talent, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda Muller explores the foundational business pillars essential for creating a long-term, sustainable, and successful private practice. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your practice, these insights will guide you on your journey. In this Episode, you'll learn (amongst others): The three key...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Private Practice Success Podcast, Gerda Muller tackles the common challenges of the 'January lull' within revenue, cash-flow, profitability and productivity faced by allied health private practice owners. Discover actionable strategies to manage cash flow, maintain productivity, and ensure a successful start to the new year. In this Episode, you&ap...