397. Creating Access + Community for Private Practice Professionals: Samantha Barash on The Practice Collective
Description
What happens when a dietitian starts a private practice, sees a gap in support for clinicians, and decides to fix it herself? You get The Practice Collective - a coworking model built specifically for practitioners in nutrition, wellness, and mental health.
In this episode, Samantha Barash shares how she went from running her own nutrition practice to creating a thriving coworking community for private practice professionals. Her story shows how powerful niche coworking can be, and how keeping things simple and community-focused leads to strong growth.
We cover:
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How Samantha’s nutrition practice inspired her to launch a coworking space designed for private practice professionals.
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Why focusing on authentic connections and referrals beats traditional marketing.
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How she reached 45 members in just 800 square feet with a mix of in-person and virtual memberships.
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The unexpected role of virtual offices in her business model.
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Key lessons from completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and how it shaped her growth plan.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
The Practice Collective website
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
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