Setting up this type of business structure is the simplest form, but it does have some requirements. There is less paperwork, and it is easier to maintain than partnerships or corporations. Here is a link for the calculator to help you out. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to get all the tips....
The Number One Decision
The decision of what type of business structure are you wanting to create is one of the first decision you must make after you decide to build a business. There are a few possibilities you can be a sole practitioner, general partnership, or group practice, i.e., a corporation. Deciding on what you truly want will help you in the...
Continue readingTherapist Practice in a Box Tip #36 Business Structure
The decision of what type of business structure are you want to create is one of the first decision you must make in building a business. There are a few possibilities for creating your business structure you can be a sole practitioner, general partnership, or group practice, i.e., a corporation. Deciding on what you truly want will help you...
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Being Uncomfortable
Many therapists ask the clients to lean in and sit with that feeling of being uncomfortable. I treat a lot of people for anxiety, and being uncomfortable is just such a part of the anxiety discomfort. They relate that their stomach, head, or chest feel uncomfortable. Or maybe they just feel that they do not belong in a particular...
Continue readingTherapist Practice in a Box Tip #35 Being Uncomfortable
In business, there are plenty of hair raising uncomfortable experiences. Talking about your fee for the first time or the 100th time can cause uncomfortableness. Speaking to a client about them being late to the session or that their check bounced. When you own a private practice you must learn to be okay with the feeling of being out...
Continue readingTherapist Practice in a Box Tip# 34 Being You
You must embrace “you” and your passion to attract clients. Tell your story and the why behind your desire to build your business. You must be clear on who you serve and how you serve the community that you are a part of. As your business grows the values of you shine through. You can do this! What do...
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If I Niche Down How Do I Pay My Bills?
We often hear that we need to niche down to make money. That if we niche down, that will help our businesses and help prevent burnout. But how do we niche down when we don’t have the luxury of too many clients? It seems counter-intuitive not to take clients because they do not fit our narrow parameters. It becomes...
Continue readingTherapist Practice in a Box Tip #33 Niching Down But I Need To Eat
There is are many good reasons to niche down in your private practice, however, there is also a strong need to be able to eat and pay your bills. This tip needs to be implemented over time to allow you to build you caseload up to the clients you have the most passionate about. Take about 6 months to...
Continue readingTherapist Practice In a Box Tip #32 You Are Unique; Embrace It
We must develop confidence about who we are as a therapist and business owner. Each of us is unique, and we must learn to identify and use those strengths in marketing our business. Our old friend fear sometimes steps in, and we become small. It is important that we learn to step up and address what traits make us...
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Embrace Uniqueness
“We’re all different. That’s not a bad thing. It’s a good thing” – Caitlyn Jenner I want you to tell me what makes you different, and what makes you stand out? Can you list at least 5 items, maybe 10? You need to be able to. As therapists, we all have certain overlapping traits most of us are engaging,...
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