Building a Coaching Business While Running a Private Practice: How This Therapist Generated $20K in 5 Months Without Taking on More Clients with Maren Londahl-Smidt

Why is it that your cash flow and clinical skills are hitting record highs, yet your personal bank account still feels like it’s stuck behind an invisible glass ceiling?

If you’re ready to stop chasing revenue goals that drain your nervous system and start building a successful coaching business that actually fuels your life, it’s time to stop guessing and start mastering the financial blueprint that turns your expertise into real, usable income.

In this episode, I’m joined by Maren Londahl-Smidt, an LCSW and profit first professional, who built a thriving business that generated $20k in just five months. We unpack how she transitioned from a full-time therapy caseload into alternate income streams without burning out or losing her identity as a clinician.

We also break down the system automation tools that help you buy back your time, along with the role of niche clarity when shifting from therapist to coach. Maren shares how to move past money shame and build true financial clarity, so you know exactly what your take home pay looks like each month. If you’re ready to grow your coaching business and operate like a CEO, this conversation will give you a clear path forward.

We talk about how to:

• Manage money inside a service-based business with clarity and consistency
• Turn your expertise into a high-value offer that supports long-term business growth
• Use automation to reduce manual work and create more time freedom
• Build a structure that aligns your income with your lifestyle and long-term goals
• Organize your money to improve stability and reduce stress around inconsistent income

If you’ve been looking for a way to grow while protecting your energy, this episode offers a grounded and practical starting point.

To being heard and seen,

Carly

Resources from this episode:

• Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy Income
• The Coach Intensive

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