For the Dreamers, Planners, Growers and Expanders
Before you see your first private practice client there are a few ways you can prepare to help your transition into business ownership go smoothly. Again, it’s important to remember that you will be responsible for not only preparing for and conducting therapy sessions with your clients, but you will also be in charge of managing bookings, payments and more! Keep reading for the top 4 things to prep before seeing your first private practice client.
Read MoreStarting your private practice will entail performing many different roles as you work towards hiring support or investing in programs and products to streamline your business operations. Becoming comfortable with your role as an entrepreneur does take some practice and there are a few entrepreneurial skills that should be your top priority as you look to grow your business.
Read MoreVenturing into entrepreneurship as you build your private practice will present you with new challenges and provide ample learning opportunities. Developing your skills as an entrepreneur is often what many therapists struggle with when making the transition into private practice. In this article, you will find 5 books on entrepreneurship every private practitioner should read.
Read MoreAs a private practitioner, you are responsible for servicing your clients in addition to performing administrative duties (such as onboarding clients, scheduling appointments and responding to inquiries), maintaining your website and marketing your practice to build your caseload. While running your own private practice has many benefits, it does require you to perform multiple roles. There are some things to consider to determine if private practice is the right fit for you…
Read MoreFrom reading the reviews on the new local restaurant, searching for a trusty-worthy mechanic and even connecting with the right therapist, now, more than ever, your ideal client is using the internet to find and research businesses.
Read MoreDreaming of or planning for the launch of your private practice can be an incredibly exciting time in your journey as a therapist. Moving from your role as a student or full-time employee into a new role of an entrepreneur is quite an accomplishment, but it can also feel scary and nerve-wracking. There are several ways you can work towards getting your first 10 clients (or even your next 10). Keep reading for some tried and tested tips from the BYPP Success Coaches!
Read MoreIf one thing is for certain, being a private practitioner involves reflection and planning as you work to build your business to suit your personal and professional goals. It is important to take stock of your private practice on a regular basis to track your progress, make key decisions about the future of your business and even pivot when things do not go according to plan.
Read MoreThe Build Your Private Practice Community has been growing exponentially throughout the last year. With many therapists and service providers making the leap into entrepreneurship, we have seen the need for coaching and mentoring rise.
Read MoreWith the end of the year quickly approaching, you may have started to think about what you would like to accomplish in the next 12 months. Goal setting is an important part of entrepreneurship and getting clear on your specific objectives -- and the timeline to accomplish them -- can set you up for private practice success.
Read MoreFinishing the year off strong with a thorough review of your private practice is an important step in ensuring success in the year ahead. As a private practitioner, you are also responsible for making important decisions that pertain to aspects of your business such as business development, administrative processes, marketing and more. Over the course of the last several months, you might have noticed some areas for improvement and made a note of these observations; often called Lessons Learned.
Read MoreAs the end of the year quickly approaches, it important for private practitioners to take some time to review your progress and growth over the last 12 months. Your practice may slow down as you head into the holiday season, so it’s a great time to step into your entrepreneurial mindset - especially if you are looking to grow and scale your practice in the year ahead.
Read MoreAs a private practitioner, you are a skilled service provider who likely values paving your own way. In running your own practice, you are able to set a schedule and build a caseload that supports your life and goals.
Read MoreThere are many ways that you can outsource in your private practice and there are some general guidelines to follow when you start looking for and interviewing your ideal candidate but one question still remains …
Read MoreWhen you reach the point of outsourcing or hiring support when running and growing your private practice, it is important to have a firm understanding of what you need help with and what tasks will help you reach your goals and scale your business. It is with this understanding that you can begin to source subcontractor candidates and start setting up interviews.
Read MoreAs your private practice continues to flourish, you may start to feel as though your capacity for client work begins to decrease as you make time for running your business.
Read MoreAs an entrepreneur, it can feel overwhelming handling the many roles involved in running your private practice. You are responsible for ensuring that your administrative back-end is functioning and up-to-date, developing and marketing new revenue streams, and making financial decisions … all while providing service to your clients during their sessions!
Read MoreAs a private practitioner, one of the most important things you will need to do when you launch your practice is to outline the boundaries you will have with your clients and the boundaries that will be in place to protect your personal time as soon as possible. Oftentimes, therapists venture into private practice without these boundaries clearly identified and communicated which can result in burnout, client resentment and even loss of profit.
Read MoreVirtual and telephone therapy is becoming the norm in the mental health industry. Aside from these changes coming as a result of increased safety precautions in the light of COVID-19, the benefits of virtual or phone sessions also include being more accessible for your clients and potentially more cost-effective for your business.
Read MoreIf you’ve been in private practice a while, you’re already aware of the inevitable ceiling you hit when trading time for money with respect to 1:1 work with clients.
Read MoreRunning a private practice means that you are not only a therapist but also an entrepreneur.
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