Have you been thinking about seeing your own clients to earn extra money this year? If the answer is yes, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you!

Starting my private practice was one of the most transformative decisions of my life. In addition to a $24k raise, it brought about immense satisfaction to me and my clients and also saved me from the grips of burnout, something that you might be able to relate to.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I started my private practice, and how you already have the skills and knowledge to do the same so you can take control of your career and financial freedom.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• The story of how I earned an extra $24k in addition to my hospital salary
• Why relying solely on budgeting isn’t enough
• How learning to earn more money is your best strategy for financial empowerment

Seeing private clients allowed me to build a financial safety net for my family, and it was the best decision I ever made. I hope this episode inspired you to take the next step in your own journey to further your financial freedom!

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Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice in your small town? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!

I sat down with Gabby Hewitt, a speech language pathologist with a private practice specializing in orofacial myology in a small town in North Dakota. She opened her practice while knowing there was a lack of speech therapy services in her hometown and wanted to fill that gap.

I got to know Gabby during her time in the Start and Grow Your Private Practice programs and it has been amazing to watch the impact she has had bringing a much-needed service to her rural area.

In this episode, Gabby talks about how she started her practice right out of her CF, how clients find her, why she hired an assistant, and how specializing in feeding and myo has helped clients be drawn to her.

Gabby is an ASHA Certified SLP specializing in orofacial myology, oral myofunctional disorders, and pediatric feeding and swallowing. She is currently in the certification process for becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Certified Myofunctional Therapist (CMT®), and Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®).

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota before obtaining her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Gannon University in Ruskin, FL where she was a member of the first-ever graduate SLP program cohort.

It was in Florida that she discovered and learned about orofacial myology. Following her clinical fellowship, Gabby opened her private practice, UpNorth Therapies, in her hometown of Carrington, North Dakota where she recently just completed a renovation and expansion project of a new clinic space 8 months after opening.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• How and why Gabby decided to start a private practice so early in her career
• Why work-life balance isn’t just a fantasy with a private practice
• The good you can do for your community when you take control of your life and career
• The key to getting your first clients as a private practice owner in a small town
• The true power of specializing as a private practice owner
• How you can structure your week when you are in charge of your hours
• A look into the impact of hiring help in your private practice
• How the Start and Grow programs helped Gabby grow her business and get more stability
• The power you have to grow at your own pace in your business

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Gabby! She is a perfect example of someone who opened her private practice early on in her career and specialized in a rural area.

If you want our help to start - or grow - your private practice (just like we helped Gabby!) please visit: https://independentclinician.com/resources/.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

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Have you ever considered having a nature-based therapy private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories!

I sat down with Kate Glennon, also known as the "Outdoorsy SLP,” a speech language pathologist with an innovative private practice in New Hampshire. Kate has created a unique private practice that operates primarily outdoors, providing nature-based therapy to her clients.

She highlights the benefits of outdoor therapy to improve regulation and connection for both the therapist and the client, as well as the unique language tasks that natural settings can provide.

Kate started her private practice after working in a traditional practice for 12 years. She discusses what it’s like to own a practice, have a deployed husband in the military, and have 3 kids!

I got to know Kate during her time in the Grow Your Private Practice Program and it has been amazing to get to reflect on her journey and the factors that led her to develop this unconventional practice model.

Kate has been a practicing SLP for 13 years. Her cumulative experience working in schools, clinics, and teaching at a nature school led her to open a private practice. She is passionate about bringing clinical practice outdoors and into nature. Her nature-based private practice is about to turn one year old.

Kate brings her experience as an SLP and a certified nature educator to her work. She enjoys working across the age span with a variety of communication differences.

Kate strives to bring together her SLP community. She has created a collaborative space for sole practitioners in her area to gather and connect.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• The true power of nature-based therapy
• How you can branch out and create your own unique private practice as a neurodivergent SLP
• The magic of nature-based therapy and how you’ll know if it’s right for you
• What you need to understand about fear when starting a private practice
• The true power of differentiating yourself from other private practices
• The power you have to make your private practice be whatever you want it to be
• The key to making your private practice work for your family
• What you need to understand when it comes to hiring help in your private practice

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Kate! I love her passion for nature and the positive outcomes she has observed in her clients. She acknowledges the challenges but also the fulfillment that comes from creating a practice that aligns with her values and lifestyle.

To learn more about how we can help you start - or grow - your private practice, please visit: https://independentclinician.com/resources/.

Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.

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Visit Kate’s website: www.outdoorsySLP.com

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