Trying private practice may feel scary and uncomfortable, but it’s worth the risk when you consider the alternative: staying stuck in a less-than-ideal (maybe even toxic!) work environment!

Joining me today is Kylie Danfelt, SLP and owner of Berry Sweet Speech and Language. Within a year of joining the Start Program, Kylie went from stressful and tear-filled work days, to a full caseload and flexibility to be with her family.

In this episode, Kylie shares how she got into private practice, what helped her grow her caseload in a short amount of time, and how she makes a bigger difference in her community without spending more time at work.

Kylie Danfelt is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state-certified in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University (2017) and her master’s degree from Towson University (2019). She has worked in public schools in both states for the majority of her career. She also briefly worked at a private practice in Maryland before COVID. She has worked with children aged 18 months to 18 years old. Her clinical interests and specialties include articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and childhood language disorders. She also has experience treating fluency disorders and social communication disorders.

Aside from being a speech-language pathologist, Kyle is the wife of a blueberry farmer and a mother of two boys. She enjoys spontaneous adventures and traveling, especially to warm places, exercising, and being with my family and friends.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• Why staying put in a toxic environment is a bad move for everyone
• The marketing “avalanche effect” that led her to a full caseload
• Growing her team to support the huge demand in the community
• What it’s like being in a family of entrepreneurs

Instead of going to a stressful job each day, Kylie can drop her son off at school and participate in so many of her kids’ activities thanks to the flexibility of her private practice. You deserve to enjoy your work AND life, don’t sell yourself short!

Want our help to get out of a toxic job? Visit www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources to learn more about how we can support you, just like we promised Kylie.

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.

Resources Mentioned:

Get support starting your next chapter: http://www.IndependentClinician.com/Resources

Check out Kylie’s practice: https://www.berrysweetspeech.com

Where We Can Connect:

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How do you know if you’re in the messy middle of private practice growth?

In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m going solo to speak to the people who are in the growth phase of their private practice journey, and not just the beginners.

The growth phase starts after you get five private practice clients or more. Why? Because most people can see five private clients on the side of their job relatively easily.

However, once you get to five clients and beyond, time becomes tighter and you have to decide whether to stay small or to grow your private practice in terms of more clients, which of course requires more time, but also lets you to be able to do more services.

The problem is, some people get stuck there! That’s where I come in. My job as a private practice business coach is to help you get through the messy middle as quickly and easily as possible.

So in today's episode, I'm going to be talking about what the messy middle is, how to know when you're there, and if you're already in the messy middle and are feeling completely overwhelmed, the steps you need to take to get through it as quickly and easily as possible.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• What the messy middle of private practice is
• The real reason so many private practitioners get stuck in the messy middle
• The difference between working on your business and working in your business
• The key to avoiding burnout as your private practice grows
• How the Grow program will help you tackle these challenges head-on

If you're in The Messy Middle of private practice growth and want help navigating through it as quickly and easily as possible... please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com to learn more about how we can help support you.

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.

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about how to grow your private practice: www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com

Where We Can Connect:

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199

Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/

Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/

Do you want to start your private practice, but feel intimidated by the financial aspect of starting a business? This episode is for you!

Today I’m joined by Becky Spence, an SLP who made an incredible pivot from owning a thriving private practice to becoming a certified tax advisor specifically for healthcare professionals and small business owners.

Becky started her private practice, Achieve Therapy, back in 2014. After business boomed during the pandemic, thanks to her teletherapy, she experienced a bit of sticker shock despite paying estimated taxes throughout the year. She decided to head in a new direction to help SLPs, OTs, and other small business owners understand their finances, maximize tax deductions, and more!

In this episode, Becky shares financial tips for setting up your business to thrive financially, including what our community needs to know about tax savings!

As a speech-language pathologist turned tax advisor, Becky has a unique perspective on problem-solving and empowering others to succeed. Her journey into tax advising began when she faced the challenges of understanding tax systems and deduction strategies for her own private practice. It became clear that many start-ups and small business owners needed tailored, accessible support in this area. Motivated by this, she earned her tax advising certification to help fill this gap.

Now, Becky combines her passion for helping others with an expertise in tax advising to support small business owners. Her goal is to simplify financial complexities, assist in maximizing deductions, and help create effective business plans and growth strategies. By offering personalized guidance and practical implementation, she helps business owners gain the confidence and clarity they need to focus on what matters most: growing and thriving in their ventures.

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• Bridging the gap between clinician and CEO
• Experiencing major growth during the pandemic
• Who Becky works with and what exactly she helps with
• Two tax deductions SLPs may not know about
• Creating your own retirement plan so you can comfortably leave your job

If Becky’s story resonated with you and you’re feeling curious (or maybe even a little panicked) about your finances, I highly recommend booking a free 15-minute discovery call with her at SpenceTaxAdvising.com.

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.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Becky: http://SpenceTaxAdvising.com

Find Becky on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spencetaxadvising

Follow Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencetaxadvising

Where We Can Connect:

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