The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast

Today’s episode is a bit different, it’s a more personal one talking about what winter of 2023 has been like for me behind the scenes. I discuss the importance of saving for the unexpected and how to deal with therapy clients when you need to take an extended period of time off. I hope this story resonates and help you during an uncharted season you may find yourself in!   In today’s episode I talk about:   Expect the unexpected when saving for an emergency in your practice A couple life updates that took me by surprise Building a business that allows you to fall to your knees   Get on the Waitlist for April's Practice Accelerator Here

In today’s episode I sit down with Eddie Valls from WellnessFi to talk about all things taxes for therapists in private practice. He breaks down some of the common things we tend to miss as therapists come tax season. In today’s show we cover: How to manage taxes when you’re practicing in multiple states What to know about an IRS audit Common things we can write off that are often missed as therapists  Check out Eddie and more of his information below: https://www.wellnessfi.com Resources from the show: Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free. 

In today’s episode, I sit down and discuss 4 things I would focus on today if I were to open a brand new private practice. Whether you need new clients or are planning to open your practice this year, this is a great listen to keep you focused on organized. In today’s episode I cover: The 2 things I would focus most of my time and energy on to start getting clients in the door Why ‘waiting until you’re ready’ is holding you back more than you realize The mindset needed when you are starting out or not getting enough clients Resources from the show: Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10 step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.   

Today Abbey Sangmeister sits down with us to talk about her journey of building her practice while balancing IFV and navigating being a Single Mom by Choice. She shares her story of burnout and how designing a practice that fits her life helped change everything. In today’s episode we cover: How Abbey balanced IFV and maternity leave while being in private practice Designing a schedule that allows you to show up as your best self What the Evolving Whole Method is and how therapists can use it in their practice Find Abbey here: www.evolvingwhole.com https://www.instagram.com/evolvingwhole/ Her ideal calendar and $50 coupon is TET50: https://evolvingwhole.com/coachingidealcalendarreboot Resources from the show: Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10 step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

In today's episode, I got to sit down and talk to Josie from The Healing Strategy about how she grew into the powerhouse she is today.   In today's episode we cover: How to stand in your power on social media  Why charging what your worth matters How she landed a gig on HBO as a therapist And showing up fully as you are You won't want to miss this episode! It left me feeling inspired and empowered, and I know this will be the dose of motivation you're looking for too.   Connect with Josie here: The Healing Strategy Resources from Danielle: Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: SpeakPipe

In today’s episode, I talk with Ashley Comegy, founder of Village- for fellow therapists navigating motherhood and private practice. She has a wealth of information on how important it is to build a practice around seasons of motherhood. In today’s episode, we discuss: Navigating sick kids and private practice How private practice really benefits all stages of motherhood Navigating maternity leave in private practice Ashley's Resources: www.raisedtoempower.com/village Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisedtoempower/ Additional Resources from the episode: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.  

Today we have the one and only Jessica Tappana on to talk to all about search engine optimization for therapists. This is the episode for you if you are at the beginner stage of SEO work in your practice. Jessica covers: The top 3 things she recommends therapists do to start optimizing their website Her thoughts on ChatGPT and how it can be a tool for optimizing How to figure out what you should be ranking for (how to do keyword research as a therapist). Jessica's resources: www.SimplifiedSEOConsulting.com 20% off all of Simplified SEO Consulting's online courses on SEO with the code "Ambition” Link to read more about their different online courses on the Simplified SEO Consulting website: https://simplifiedseoconsulting.com/online-seo-courses/ Danielle's links: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free!

This episode was requested a few times and I’m so happy I was able to sit down and give some advice and routines on what’s helped me navigate motherhood as an entrepreneur. If you are a mom, or expect to be one day, this is a great episode to listen to. In today’s episode I discuss: How I balance work when I’m not sleeping through the night Routines that help me stay sane during the week My journey through early motherhood and how it impacted my business Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

If you’re looking for some inspiration from a mamapreneur who goes after her big goals, this is the episode for you. Dr. Kathryn Esquer from the Teletherapist Network joined me today to take us behind the scenes of what it was like to build the Network with 2 young babies and a full time practice. She shared what the Network helps therapists achieve and gives us honest insight into what it’s like to build multiple businesses. In today’s episode we cover: Isolation in private practice and how it contributes to burnout. How to be intentional with trying to keep ‘balance’  when you’re a mom juggling a lot at home and work. Building an Instagram following and creating systems around social. Join Teletherpaist Network: http://www.teletherapistnetwork.com Free Telehealth Progress Note: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63653e6c4e5a004564cf816a Follow Teletherapist Network on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/teletherapist.network/ Additional resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

I sit down and take you behind the scenes of how I’m planning out Quarter 1 Instagram content for Entrepreneurial Therapist. I share everything from what I have my VA do, to how I track my ideas as I go through the week. In today’s episode I go over: How to create a content calendar that will keep you organized for socials Using B Roll for your reels as a therapist My own creative process for creating content Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all in one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

I had the pleasure of sitting with Maureen Werrbach from The Group Practice Exchange to talk about all things group practice building in 2023. She is the go-to therapist in our industry who really understands the mental health trends and how they are impacting group practice owners. Marquee and I discuss the following: What the future of group practice building looks like for therapists with start-ups getting better and “value based’ insurance reimbursement taking lead. Who is a good personality fit to become a group practice owner in today’s climate. What group practice owners need to pivot in order to adapt to the rapid changes happening in our industry.  Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free. Maureen's Links: Group Practice Exchange

In today’s episode, I sit down and talk about motivation, how to keep it in 2023, and the danger of distractions when building your practice in the New Year. I cover: The top 5 things that are distracting & killing motivation for  therapists in private practice How to look for community and not ‘work on an island’ this year The importance of filtering what you consume and how this impacts your income and your well-being.  Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free. Apply for Scale Up Mastermind Here

Are you confused about which marketing techniques you should adopt for your practice?  There’s so much noise in the online space, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed.  Join Danielle as she shares why it’s essential for you to focus on what works for you and let go of the rest. You will learn:  The five-step plan to signing more clients  How you need to show up as a business owner to sign more clients The importance of consistency and organization - chaos won’t get you results Quote from the show - ‘‘I can promise you whatever marketing you're going to be doing if it's not consistent, it's not going to get you clients long-term.’’ Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all in one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free

For the last two weeks of the year, I want to replay our top 2 most downloaded episodes of 2022. Of course, one of them is with Kristie Plantinga about the power of SEO for therapists. If you missed it earlier this year be sure to listen and take notes!   In today’s episode we cover the following: Local SEO, what it means, and how to get started How much SEO work do you actually have to do in private practice Where to start if you’ve never done SEO before Resources mentioned in the show: Free SEO starter pack Danielle's Resources: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free

In today’s episode, I sit down and share my own experience with the fear of being seen, and how I overcame and walked through such a big mindset shift. This is the biggest thing holding female entrepreneurs back from following their dreams and building their beautiful, dream practices. I cover: The top two things that helped me overcome the fear of being seen Why it’s the most important thing you can work through as an entrepreneur And how finding a community will help you push beyond this fear Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

Today I sit down with Brandy Mabra, the founder of Private Practice CEO™ - the CEO school for private practice. She talks to us all about developing a CEO mindset, and what therapists in solo private practice and small group practice can do to take themselves to the next level in building out their dream practice. Today’s episode covers: How to start developing that CEO mindset, regardless of where your practice is today. What your first hire should be as a therapist and how to manage a team Being intentional with building a team so you don’t burnout https://savvyclover.com/ @savvyclovercoaching Danielle's resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

Today I sat down with website designer and expert, Kali Edwards from June Mango Design. I asked her the tough questions around what we should have on our website, and how to organically grow our website as our practice grows. If you’re feeling stuck on how to design or create your website, this is the episode for you! Kali and I cover: What copy to include on your website and why The #1 question you need to make sure clients can answer when they land on your site The ideal amount of text/copy to include on the home page Work with Kali Here Kali’s Instagram Kali’s Copy Guide (Use code ETP at checkout!) Danielle's resources and links from the episode: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all in one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free. 

In today’s episode, I sit down and share the four things I no longer do as an entrepreneurial therapist in private practice. I am a big believer that it’s essential we shed habits and mindsets as we continue to evolve as business owners. Today’s episode covers: How my relationship with work has evolved over the past 5 years of entrepreneurship Managing guilt around Instagram, and setting realistic expectations  Setting goals that are actually attainable based on your season of life Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Marina Valdez about why it’s so important more BIPOC clinicians go into private practice and build thriving, abundant businesses. Dr. Valdez discusses her experience of opening her practice and the workshops she does specifically for BIPOC therapists on starting and building a practice from the ground up. In today’s episode we cover: Demystifying practice building for BIPOC clinicians Why burnout has to be addressed when starting a practice Money mindset struggles that can come up with fee setting and how to work through them https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marina-valdez-milwaukie-or/218236 Uplifting BIPOC Clinicians Workshop Registration   Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapis Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.

Ready to crush all your goals in 2023? I sit down today to discuss how I approach planning for the new year with my practice. Taking the time to map out where you're going in the new year is vital to the health of your practice. We want a clear vision of where your focus needs to be (and why) when the calendar hits January 1st. In today’s episode I cover: The 6 steps I go through when I’m planning for the New Year How to address setting and hitting financial goals with multiple revenue streams Evaluating 2022 before putting pen to paper to map out 2023 For the first time ever I’m hosting  The Entrepreneurial Therapist 2023 Planning Workshop! For 90 minutes we’ll sit down and map out exactly what you want your New Year to look like and create a clear plan on how you’ll get there. Register for the Planning Workshop today, as tickets will sell out soon! Resources from the show: The Practice Accelerator, my 10-week program to help you fill up your practice with ideal clients, is opening again in the winter of 2023. Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss out on coupon codes only the waitlist gets! Looking to open your practice next year? Here’s the 10-step roadmap on everything you need to do to prepare for opening day. Practice Prep Free 5 Days to Getting Organized in Private Practice Challenge  Leave a voice note for Danielle just saying hi or asking a question that she can feature on a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/EntrepreneurialTherapist Thanks to our sponsor Jane.App. The all-in-one practice management software. Use the code work AMBITION at checkout for your first month free.