The Health Practice Buzz

A fully booked calendar might look like success, but is your practice actually profitable?In this episode of Health Practice Buzz, Jessica Gibson sits down with psychologist and author Damien Adler to explore Secret 3 from The 9 Secrets of Successful Health Practices: Your Assumptions About Money Are Wrong.They discuss why clinicians struggle with pricing, how assumptions about patient affordability can hold practices back, and why being busy doesn't always mean financial success.In this episode, you'll hear:Why charging for care feels uncomfortable.Common pricing mistakes that undervalue your work.Why a full calendar doesn't guarantee profitability.When to review fees and explore new revenue streams.Damien's biggest lessons from running his own practice.Discover how to rethink pricing and build a financially sustainable practice.

Damien shares, from his experience from owning a private practice, how to identify repeatable tasks and turn them into templates, automations, or delegated workflows. The conversation also addresses why systems can make care feel more personal by creating more time and attention for people.

Damien explores why a successful looking practice may still fail to support the owner’s life. The conversation covers the rocking-chair test, defining success personally, avoiding owner dependence and knowing when outside advice is needed.

A conversation on growing a private practice from solo work into groups, supervision, on-demand programs and training.Damien Adler speaks with Cassandra Gavel about expanding beyond 1:1 therapy. Cassandra shares how networking, referrals, and experimentation helped shape her niche and grow the practice. They cover launching groups, creating flexible programs, using feedback, and hiring clinicians who align with the practice’s values.Sustainable growth starts with knowing your strengths, staying grounded in your values and making progress without waiting for perfect.

Damien and Paul Adler co-founders of Zanda break down the everyday security risks facing health practices, including phishing, social engineering, weak passwords, and inconsistent team habits. They share practical steps for protecting sensitive information and building a stronger culture of security.