Thinking about launching a podcast but second-guessing yourself? In this episode, Svenja and I unpack practical ways to beat imposter syndrome, get your first episodes out, and set up simple systems that keep things moving. We cover minimum viable gear, show format choices, guest management, and how a podcast builds trust faster than a website or social post alone.

What you will learn:

• A simple first step to silence imposter syndrome
• The minimum tech to start without overthinking it
• Solo vs guest formats and how to choose
• How guest management actually works in practice
• Planning a season, timelines, and basic workflows
• Why a podcast helps buyers trust you faster

Meet Jeremy Pucheta, founder of Move2Thrive Clinic. In this candid conversation he shares how he grew from sole trader to a team, what went wrong, what worked, and how he balances family life with building a business. We dig into pricing with confidence, systems that keep you sane, the lonely middle ground of scaling, and why mentorship and community matter.

What you will learn:

• Moving from sole trader to company and tracking real growth
• Pricing your time, avoiding undercharging, and saying no
• Systems for scheduling, invoicing, marketing, and client communication
• Specialisation and pain education in allied health
• Balancing clinician work with leading a team
• Managing energy, mental health, and time with young kids
• Using LinkedIn and multi-platform posting without burning out
• When to outsource and how to think about your role as an asset

The NDIS world is full of passionate providers, but how do you tell the difference between the ones who genuinely care and those who don’t?

In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Journey Podcast, Michael Clark sits down with Ward Sheehan, founder of Ethical Tick. Ward has over 30 years’ experience in disability services and is now focused on connecting ethical, like-minded providers who put participants first.

Ward shares:

• Why he created Ethical Tick and how it helps providers stand out.
• The biggest cultural shift he’s seen in the NDIS sector.
• Stories of providers who choose honesty and outcomes over quick wins.
• How referrals and collaboration build stronger businesses than self-promotion.
• Why niche services and lived experience matter more than generic offerings.
• Practical advice for providers stuck in scarcity mindsets.

Ward’s perspective is refreshing: business growth doesn’t come from competing for scraps, but from building trust, being honest about your strengths, and supporting others.

If you’re an NDIS provider, leader, or BDM wanting to grow your network the right way, this conversation will give you real, actionable ideas.