How does your gut health impact your mental health? What can clients (and therapists) do to continue eating and living healthily despite food inflation? What is a brain issue versus a gut issue that leads to mental health issues? In this reverse podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how nutrition and gut health improve mental […] The post How Nutrition and Gut Health Improve Mental Health with Hally Brooke | GP 199 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can you use visualization to remove stuck or heavy energy from your body after a particularly emotional session with a client? Have you ever tried dancing to reset your mind and body? What small shifts with movement can you do to use it as a helpful tool in your daily life, both in and […] The post Movement Tips For Therapists with Kandice Moss | GP 198 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

What are the benefits to both counselors and pastors of being in partnership? Have you noticed that many of your clients are reporting similar struggles in your community? How can you reach out and connect with a local church to set up a mutually beneficial referral system? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith discusses a […] The post A Pastor’s Perspective on Partnering with a Private Practice with Pastor Marty Collier | GP 197 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Why does shame underlie imposter syndrome? What are the first steps to distancing yourself from fear-based behaviors? How can you build up your strength and courage to do something despite feeling afraid? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about doing it scared and how to confront imposter syndrome with Maggie Malone, LCSW. Podcast Sponsor: […] The post Do It Scared: Confronting Imposter Syndrome with Maggie Malone | GP 196 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Why do therapists also need to experience what it feels like to sit in ‘the chair’? Do you have feelings of shame or fear that are holding you back from pursuing your ambitions? How can you practice stepping into your creativity and success so that the fear changes into excitement? In this podcast episode, LaToya […] The post Step Into Your Abundance with Logan Cohen | GP 195 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Have you fallen into money woes and quick fixes have been letting you down? What should you do to plug any financial leaks that could be draining you of your cash? How can you bring a turnaround in your finances? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith helps you to work on your money skills with […] The post Work On Your Money Skills with Linzy Bonham | GP 194 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Where’s the next step for you to take to go with your vision for your future? Why should you prepare as if you were selling your practice even if you don’t want to? Which basics do you need to have in place? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to sell your practice […] The post How To Sell Your Practice with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani | GP 193 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Are you potentially heading into burnout? Why are values important for your practice, and just for marketing? How can you incorporate your nervous system into releasing stress and preventing burnout? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about preventing burnout with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani. Podcast Sponsor: Pillars of Practice Ready to take your practice to the […] The post Preventing Burnout with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani | GP 192 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Which marketing tips work really well for other private practice owners? How can you use your social media as a portfolio for yourself and your business? Why should you consider getting involved in your local markets? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith discusses current creative marketing tips with Nicole Osborne. Podcast Sponsor: Pillars of Practice […] The post Creative Marketing Tips with Nicole Osborne | GP 191 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you know exactly what would help your ideal client? Can you structure, package, and sell pieces of your wisdom and advice into a product that you know would help your clients outside of the therapy room? Do you want to create a streamlined course for your client? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks […] The post Creating A Coaching Program For Your Target Audience with Sharon M. Wegman | GP 190 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Are you struggling with adopting a CEO mindset? Would you still be a CEO even with only one hire? How can you fully step into your CEO status as a practice owner while being authentically you? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about the importance of having a CEO mindset with Brandy Mabra. Podcast […] The post The Importance Of Having A CEO Mindset with Brandy Mabra | GP 189 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How do you build a team to get better and not just bigger in your business? What can the owner do to instill a strong culture in the company? How can you reconnect and rekindle the connection with clinicians in your private practice? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how culture controls the […] The post Culture Controls Environment with Chanel McCord | GP 187 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Have you wanted to be a traveling therapist? How can you still see clients legally while traveling the world? What are the benefits that you can appreciate from this experience? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to become a traveling therapist with Kym Tolson, LCSW, CSAC. Podcast Sponsor: OKclarity Are you a […] The post How To Become A Travel Therapist with Kym Tolson | GP 186 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you want to use ChatGPT for your business needs while avoiding plagiarism? How can you use AI to help you organize your systems and processes? Can you use ChatGPT to create multiple types of content from one of your existing blog posts? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to use AI […] The post How To Use AI In Your Practice with Kym Tolson LCSW, CSAC | GP 185 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

What are the dreams that you have for your business? Have you ever wanted to work internationally? What is holding you back, and how can you change that to make yourself free and ready to pursue this dream? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about overcoming limiting beliefs with Kindall Tyson, LPC-S. Podcast Sponsor: […] The post Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Kindall Tyson, LPC-S | GP 184 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can you bring positive change to your community? What are some of the ways to bring awareness to mental health? Can you be a source of healing? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about community, healing, and mental health with Lachelle Goodrich, LPC. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy Notes As a therapist, I can tell […] The post Community, Healing, and Mental Health with Lachelle Goodrich, LPC | GP 183 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How connected are you to your peers? What are some of the benefits of being in a community and conversation with other practice owners? Have you been thinking about how to connect with other private practice owners? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about the benefits of collaborating with your peers with Stephanie Korpal […] The post The Benefits of Collaborating With Your Peers with Christy Pennison & Stephanie Korpal | GP 182 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Have you often wondered how to can create genuine empathy within your business? Do you want to learn how to meet people where they are at and make yourself fully – and truly – understood? How can you use the Enneagram as a tool for connection in your private practice? In this podcast episode, LaToya […] The post Using The Enneagram To Build Team Culture with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober | GP 181 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Have you struggled with hiring after the pandemic? How should you manage your money to offer your employees benefits? What can you offer new employees when you are starting out in private practice for the first time? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about managing your business and making choices vs rules with Jennie […] The post Managing Your Business: Choices vs Rules with Jennie Schottmiller (part 2) | GP 180 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you get caught up in trying to decide what to do when it comes to managing your business? Do you feel pulled between two seemingly contradicting options? When it gets down to it, what are the rules and what are the choices in business? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about managing your […] The post Managing Your Business: Choices vs Rules with Jennie Schottmiller (part 1) | GP 179 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Why does your career need constant growth? Have you considered bringing supervisors into your private practice? What possibilities can offering supervision provide you? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how providing clinical supervision helps you to grow with Dr. Rhonda Johnson. Podcast Sponsor: Blueprint Providing great therapy day after day can be challenging […] The post How Providing Clinical Supervision Helps You To Grow with Dr. Rhonda Johnson | GP 177 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Are you a private practice owner? How can you build a practice that feels the best fit for you and your clinician base? What is your definition of a work-life balance? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to create the practice that works for you with Dr. Sarah Bren. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy […] The post Create The Practice That Works For You with Dr. Sarah Bren | GP 176 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you have a contingency plan for your practice? How far into the future have you prepared your private practice to function with you? How can you prep a second-in-command for taking over the reins in case you need them to? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how your lack of contingency planning […] The post Could Your Lack of Contingency Planning Stunt Your Group Practice Growth? With Mary Beth Simon | GP 175 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you need a quick branding recap on the essentials of building a strong brand? How is branding like your bucket of business answers? Why is it essential for you to be mindful of the colors that you use? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how building a strong brand identity can help […] The post How Building a Strong Brand Identity Can Help You Build a Practice that You Love with Samara Stone | GP 174 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can representation in therapy be one of the vital keys to healing and recovery for a client? Do you speak the language of a client base in your area that is looking for counseling?  Are there other counselors that you can connect with to serve a client niche that needs assistance? In this podcast […] The post Why Representation Matters in Therapy with Dr. Claudia Gonzalez | GP 173 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Have you been trying to create content to boost your marketing, but to no avail? Are you exasperated by the idea of marketing to Google’s algorithms rather than to your ideal clients? What stories can you share to connect with your audience? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to use storytelling to […] The post How To Use Storytelling To Increase Your Brand with Anthony Butler | GP 172 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you feel pressured to start a group practice because everyone is telling you to? Instead of chasing shiny objects, have you stopped to consider what is best for you? How can you take the next right step based on where you are and where YOU want to go? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith […] The post Should You Start A Group Practice? With Allison Puryear | GP 171 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Are you a high-achieving person? Do you often chase your ambitions with all that you’ve got? How can you keep your achiever mentality under control and not lose sight of what’s important to you in life? In the second part of this two-episode series, LaToya Smith speaks about how to start a membership community with […] The post High Achieving Black Women in Practice with Dr. Mēgan Pickens | GP 170 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you and some of your colleagues interested in creating a group that’s beneficial to your practices as well as your skillsets as therapists? Would you create a membership community? How can you take what you already have and build from it? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about membership communities with Dr. Mēgan […] The post How to Start a Membership Community with Dr. Mēgan Pickens | GP 169 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you want to become a speaker and be well-compensated to speak about your passions? How can you connect with great media and companies to get speaking gigs? Can you deliver on your niche? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to scale your practice with speaking engagements with Dr. Laura Louis. Podcast […] The post Scale Your Practice with Speaking Engagements with Dr. Laura Louis | GP 168 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Can you get grant funding for your private practice? What is the problem that your private practice solves or tends to in your community? How can you find the best organizations to connect with in your wider community to reach more of your ideal clients? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to […] The post How To Get Grant Funding For Your Practice with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo | GP 167 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Have you heard of counseling collectives? How do they offer profound benefits for both the clinicians that work through them and the clients that they serve? Which doors of success can you unlock when you work alongside like-minded and loving, motivated clinicians? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about the power of a counseling […] The post The Power of A Counseling Collective with Avery Rosser and Nafis Ricks | GP 166 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can you successfully maintain a culture of teamwork and cohesion in a large group practice? What does it take to set your practice up for success in the long run? What are the foundations of successful marketing strategies for big group practices? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about building a big practice […] The post Building a Big Practice with Dr. Larry Beer | GP 165 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can you create systems with a CEO mindset? Are your systems streamlined within your private practice? What can you do to smooth out and transform chaos into cohesion for your team? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to create systems for your practice with Brandy Mabra. Podcast Sponsor: Blueprint Providing great […] The post Creating Systems for Your Practice with Brandy Mabra | GP 164 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Why does having a vision for your business help you to stabilize your growing group practice? How can you develop a mature business mindset? Why should you make sure to invest in and stick with your plans to keep moving forward? In the second episode of this two podcast series, LaToya Smith speaks about how […] The post Stabilize and Scale Your Practice with Shaelene Kite – Part 2 | GP 163 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can you proactively stress-test and stabilize your practice? Are you working with a process or often winging it as change occurs? Do you have a vision that’s guiding your decisions? In the first podcast of this two episode series, LaToya Smith speaks about how to stabilize and scale your practice with Shaelene Kite. Podcast […] The post Stabilize and Scale Your Practice with Shaelene Kite – Part 1 | GP 162 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

When is the right time to start a group practice? Have you been struggling with a full schedule and too much to do? Would you like to work in a community of like-minded therapists?  In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about whether it is time for you to start a group practice! Podcast Sponsor: […] The post Is It Time For You To Start A Group Practice? | GP 161 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

What are the current private practice trends? How are you managing your finances in 2023? What can you do to overcome the tough hiring environment at the moment? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about 5 private practice trends in 2023 with Joe Sanok. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy Notes As a therapist, I can tell […] The post 5 Private Practice Trends in 2023 with Joe Sanok | GP 160 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you run a practice with 1099 contractor employees? How can you maintain a healthy and positive relationship with contractor employees that leave the practice? What does “paying it forward” look like in private practice? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about paying it forward with Dr. NaRicia Futrell. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy Notes As […] The post Paying It Forward with Dr. NaRicia Futrell | GP 159 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How does focusing on your niche connect you to both your ideal clients and your best-fit clinical support system? Are you part of a circle of like-minded therapists? How can you meet and create one? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about finding your circle of support with Warren Brandon Wright. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy […] The post Finding Your Circle of Support with Warren Wright | GP 158 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you want to build healthy wealth? How close are you to enjoying your group practice? What is the best way to plan for tax season? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about planning for a financially healthy 2023 with Alan Pruitt. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy Notes As a therapist, I can tell you from […] The post Planning For A Financially Healthy 2023 with Alan Pruitt | GP 157 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

What are some easy, quick, and cost-effective tips for hosting your first pilot event? Why must you do an experimental run before truly giving it a shot? How can you use your tech tools for success? In this second episode of a two-podcast series, LaToya Smith speaks about how to host an event with Dr. […] The post How To Host An Event with Dr. Tekesia Jackson – Part 2 | GP 156 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Are you a red, yellow, or green lighter in business? Why should you find an accountability partner or group? Where does your strength sit? In this episode of a two-podcast series, LaToya Smith speaks about how to host an event with Dr. Tekesia Jackson. Podcast Sponsor: Pillars of Practice Ready to take your practice to […] The post How To Host An Event with Dr. Tekesia Jackson – Part 1 | GP 155 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

When is the right time to hire a virtual assistant? What is the first thing that you desperately want to get off of your plate? Can you help yourself help your business by hiring well-trained and experienced assistants? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about hiring a virtual assistant with Beth Lachance. Podcast Sponsor: […] The post Hiring a Virtual Assistant with Beth Lachance | GP 154 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

How can you create enough business to sustain two locations? Is it possible to continually max out the business for even one location? What does it take to maintain the focus and to drive the vision that you have for your practice? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about opening a second location with […] The post Opening A Second Practice Location with Ashley Mielke | GP 153 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Are your rates still the same as they were when you set them? Are you struggling to keep the promises you make to yourself because you always leave yourself last on your to-do list? Is it a struggle for you to schedule time for yourself? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about practicing self-love […] The post Practicing Self-Love Can Help You Grow Your Practice with Mikah Miller | GP 152 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you sometimes feel held back from your true potential by your limiting beliefs? Can you permit yourself to follow your dreams? Are you taking action that’s in alignment with your highest calling? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about embracing our perceived shortcomings as opportunities for growth with Mikah Miller. Podcast Sponsor: Heard […] The post Embracing Our Perceived Shortcomings As Opportunities For Growth with Mikah Miller | GP 151 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Do you want to clarify your messaging? Can the right copy invite your ideal client into your practice? How can you write simple copy that embodies your authentic voice? In this podcast episode, LaToya Smith speaks about how to write copy that sells with Arianna Smith. Podcast Sponsor: Heard As a therapist, the last thing […] The post How To Write Copy That Sells with Arianna Smith | GP 150 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.