168 The Moment I Almost Gave Up and Went Back to the NHS

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Welcome

In today’s episode of Treat Your Business, I’m joined by Anna, a pelvic health clinic owner and a client inside my Thrive Activate programme. Anna shares the moment she seriously considered going back to the NHS after 12 years away, after her clinic hit a sudden quiet month and the panic set in.

This is a real conversation about what it feels like when income dips, confidence wobbles, and you start questioning everything, plus what changed once Anna decided to get support and build a plan.

Episode Summary

Anna opened her clinic in late 2021. Early on, things went well, but she was undercharging and relying on organic growth. Then she hit a month where it was totally dead and she started thinking, “Do I just go back to the NHS?”

She shares how she tried to fix things by working harder and doing more research, but without knowing her numbers or having a strategy, the good months and bad months felt random.

We talk about what finally made her book the call, what it felt like joining Thrive, and why the weekly Q and As, monthly pods, and quarterly strategy days helped her stop feeling isolated and start making confident decisions.

Anna also shares the practical changes she made, including introducing treatment plans and packages, getting clear on her numbers, and bringing in support like a VA and an accountant. Now she’s consistently fully booked and stepping into the next stage: building a team so she can reach more women and expand services.

Key Takeaways

• A quiet month can trigger panic when your income feels unpredictable.
• Knowing your numbers and having a plan reduces overwhelm.
• Packages and treatment plans can create steadier income and better patient buy in.
• Support roles (VA, accountant) protect your capacity when the clinic gets busy.
• Community matters. Being around peers who get it makes growth feel possible.

Episode Sponsor

Today’s episode is sponsored by Jane, clinic management software and EMR. Jane’s online bookings and secure client portal help you reclaim your evenings and weekends by taking admin off your plate. To see how Jane can support your clinic, book a personalised demo. If you are ready to get started, use the code 'THRIVE1MO' at the time of sign up for a one month grace

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