Phil Singleton is a web designer, an SEO expert and an award winning author. Since 2005, Phil has owned and operated a digital agency based in Kansas City. In 2016, Phil and John Jantsch, of Duct Tape Marketing, co-wrote, SEO for Growth: The Ultimate Guide for Marketers, Web Designers & Entrepreneurs. SEO for Growth is an Amazon bestseller and has been listed as a top marketing book by Mashable, Oracle and The Huffington Post. It’s also been featured on MSNBC, Entrepreneur and Search Engine Journal, and was named by Forbes as the #1 SEO book on its list of "Essential SEO Books for Every Startup to Read in 2017". Phil and John are currently entering the next phase of their partnership by offering a training and SEO certification program to marketers and web designers, and creating a national network of certified SEO consultants.
My gift is to help and encourage others!
For over 30 years I have been doing this in the world of business as well.
Being a Certified Professional Coach and the CEO of MSS allows me the opportunity - along with my expertise, skills and 13 years of experience in Mental Health - to come alongside therapists and help them manage, grow, maintain and thrive in their private practice.
Understanding the importance of the business component (which is everything on the outside of the therapy room) to private practice and to be successful, I specialize and provide customized and valuable services and results. THIS is what allows the clinician to shine in their areas of there strengths, to get back to doing what they are called to do and to help them once again enjoy their dream!
I don't do this on my own and neither should you!
Sarah Leitschuh is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Eagan, Minnesota. In addition to seeing therapy clients, Sarah also provides clinical supervision and coaching for other therapists. Sarah is passionate about working with parents, caregivers and helping professionals who are attempting to figure out the best way to attend to their own needs while caring for others. She works with therapists who find themselves exhausted and overwhelmed trying to balance their therapy practice with the obligations of having a family. Sarah is a wife and mother of two young children. She enjoys spending time outdoors and reading. Sarah's goal for 2018 is to make more time for her love of reading; and get through her huge stack of partially read "fun" and professional books.
The Private Practice Startup is co-owned by Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT and Katie Lemieux, LMFT. They’re two therapists with entrepreneurial spirits who live, work and play in South Florida. Kate and Katie both built their 6-Figure private practices from the ground up and love inspiring ambitious mental health professionals to brand themselves and grow their dream private practices! They have a hunger for business, branding and marketing and share their knowledge and expertise so others can also achieve the success they desire.
Together, they have been featured as guest experts on GoodTherapy.org, Therapy Sites, Your BadAss Therapy Practice, Abundance Practice Building podcast, Selling the Couch podcast, Practice of the Practice podcast, Brighter Vision’s podcast, Taboo Talk Time podcast, Marketing Workshop podcast and Become a Group Guru.
They provide free podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, INSPIRE Networking, and customizable attorney approved private practice paperwork for therapists. They look forward to inspiring you from startup to mastery! Visit PrivatePracticeStartup.com for more info!
Dr. Jessica Dolgan, Psy.D. is the Founder and CEO of Therapy Partner, a proprietary, industry specific, comprehensive practice management solution. Dr. Dolgan is also a Psychologist with a thriving clinical practice in Denver, CO, a national consultant for clinicians, and is a registered CE provider offering varying courses related to the Business of Practice. Dr. Dolgan is passionate about creating powerful industry based technology, education and support services for mental health professionals. She provides consulting services throughout the industry, working with progressive organizations to globally improve the business of practice for clinicians, ultimately impacting the quality of care professionals provide to patients.
Dr. Dolgan’s practice management company, Therapy Partner, features progressive “Book-Bill-Document” technology, allowing clinicians to seamlessly manage all business of practice tasks online. Therapy Partner’s intuitive technology allows clinicians to manage all business of practice tasks, including scheduling, billing, progress notes, statements, revenue tracking and more all from one system! Clinicians utilizing Therapy Partner increase revenue by 20% within the first year of adoption. Therapy Partner is the national industry leader in providing single device, single solution practice management technology and has won an award for being among the top 10 practice management solutions in the healthcare industry. www.therapypartner.com
Roy Huggins, LPC, NCC, is one of mental health's top experts on technology and ethics. Roy is the Director of Person Centered Tech, an organization that provides continuing education, consulting and support services for mental health professionals around utilization of tech in their practices in an ethical and HIPAA compliant manner. Roy also has a private practice in which he specializes in providing counseling services to tech workers, "geeks" and startups. Roy was himself an independent web developer for many years before making the transition to a therapy private practice. He quickly found that the mental health profession needed expert guidance on technology topics. Roy founded Person Centered Tech in 2010 after helping answer a colleague’s questions about legal and ethical use of email. His research to answer that first question exposed him to the industry’s difficulties applying the HIPAA-mandated risk assessment perspective to issues of technology.
Since 2010, Roy has continuously worked to expand his understanding of his colleagues’ needs and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving digital world. He’s also found the time to teach ethics at Portland State University, serve on the board of the Oregon Counseling Association and the Zur Institute Advisory Committee, consult with counselor licensing boards and individual therapists on issues relating to technology in therapy practice, as well as co-authoring or authoring 2 book chapters and contributing to numerous publications.
Roy's combination of experience as a techie web developer and private practitioner give him a unique understanding from which to provide accessible and actionable guidance to mental health professionals seeking knowledge and direction on how to use tech in a legal and ethical way.
A few fun facts about Roy: he speaks Japanese and has an online therapy practice with clients in Japan; he loves "kittehs"; and fully embraces the use of emojis in text-based communications ;-).
Roy Huggins, LPC, NCC, is one of mental health's top experts on technology and ethics. Roy is the Director of Person Centered Tech, an organization that provides continuing education, consulting and support services for mental health professionals around utilization of tech in their practices in an ethical and HIPAA compliant manner. Roy also has a private practice in which he specializes in providing counseling services to tech workers, "geeks" and startups. Roy was himself an independent web developer for many years before making the transition to a therapy private practice. He quickly found that the mental health profession needed expert guidance on technology topics. Roy founded Person Centered Tech in 2010 after helping answer a colleague’s questions about legal and ethical use of email. His research to answer that first question exposed him to the industry’s difficulties applying the HIPAA-mandated risk assessment perspective to issues of technology.
Since 2010, Roy has continuously worked to expand his understanding of his colleagues’ needs and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving digital world. He’s also found the time to teach ethics at Portland State University, serve on the board of the Oregon Counseling Association and the Zur Institute Advisory Committee, consult with counselor licensing boards and individual therapists on issues relating to technology in therapy practice, as well as co-authoring or authoring 2 book chapters and contributing to numerous publications.
Roy's combination of experience as a techie web developer and private practitioner give him a unique understanding from which to provide accessible and actionable guidance to mental health professionals seeking knowledge and direction on how to use tech in a legal and ethical way.
A few fun facts about Roy: he speaks Japanese and has an online therapy practice with clients in Japan; he loves "kittehs"; and fully embraces the use of emojis in text-based communications ;-).
Miranda Palmer is a therapist who started business coaching at the request of friends and colleagues who saw her flourish in building a cash-pay private practice during the recession in one of the top 3 worst cities in the country. She has been named as Best Private Practice Consultant in the past, and the Business School Bootcamp she co-created with Kelly gets rave reviews! In her off time she loves to challenge herself and you might find her doing AcroYoga, running an ultra trail marathon, or getting muddy during a Spartan Race!
Kelly Higdon is a psychotherapist turned business coach who loves helping people create businesses with ease and in a way that makes for a happier life. She is the co-founder of ZynnyMe and the co-creator of the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists, one of the largest online business training programs for mental health professionals. When she isn't working, you can find her playing roller derby, rocking out at concerts or playing a fierce game of tag with her kiddo and husband.
Amy Crane is a Facebook Advertising Consultant and the founder of Social Lab Marketing. Frustrated with spending thousands of dollars on traditional marketing for her retail business and seeing little results, Amy decided turned to Facebook Advertising. She quickly realized the power of Facebook Advertising and her overall sales jumped 30% in just a few short weeks.
Today she manages over $4 million in ad spend on Facebook and Instagram. And loves helping other entrepreneurs and business owners reach more of their customers and clients with the power of Facebook Ads.
My name is Alex Molek. I am recently married and have a dog. I have been working at TherapySites for over 3 years now. I started as a website specialist and have become the sales manager over time. I really enjoy working with Mental Health Professionals and improving their practices and online footprint. What impacts me the most is that the website we assist our customers to build, these mental health professionals, help people that are in need and looking for help.
GreenpointMed was founded by Justin Gaines in 2016. Justin earned an MBA in Finance while studying in Manhattan and became a senior project manager, specializing in process implementation and improvements. In 2015, after relocating to South Fl from NYC, Justin founded GreenpointMed to help healthcare providers run more efficient practices.
Startup Nation, Justin was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 3 Tips for Accepting Out of Network Benefits. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Elvita Kondili is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Supervisor and a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision. For the past 7 years she has grown a thriving private practice business and the lifestyle she always wanted. Elvita is on a mission to help therapists do the same through one-on-one coaching, teaching simple and practical marketing and business tools while supporting them each step of the way. She is often called a technology whiz but she likes to think of her success as simply a discipline of doing.
Elvita is from Albania and lives in Charlotte, NC with her boyfriend Charles who is a passionate environmental activist. They love to bike, hike, travel and get involved in social and environmental justice causes. Elvita attributes her happy demeanor and endless energy to her Buddhist meditation practice and dedicates all she does to the benefit of others.
Talking Points:
The three Ms that transform marketing into an elegant, artful and powerful self-promotion without sounding sale-sy or impersonal.
1. Your mastery
2. Your message
3. The method
Startup Nation, you won't want to miss this episode! We had a blast discussing how to Make Your Private Practice "Profit First" with 4 practice building consultants. They are passionate about helping and inspiring therapists across the globe to build and grow their dream practices.
Kate and Katie are the owners of PrivatePracticeStartup.com. Kate owns BayviewTherapy.com and Katie owns LemieuxSolutionsUnlimited.com.
Ernesto Segismundo is a LMFT in California and owner of CavFamilyTherapy.com & Fylmit.com
Laura Long is a LMFT in South Carolina and owner of LauraLongTherapy.com and YourBadassTherapyPractice.com
During this episode we discussed the following talking points:
1. What is Profit First?
2. Core Principles of Profit First
3. The bank accounts...
4. Why is Profit First a Mindset Shift
5. Solo vs. Group Practices
Listen now for massive #ValueBombs and #NinjaTips!
Nicole Liloia of www.nicoleliloia.com provides strategy + mentorship to women business owners who want to scale through multiple income streams. She founded her first business, which was a therapy private practice, in 2014 after suffering severe burnout in the non-profit world and refusing to ever return to a 9-5.
Nicole got her master's in Social Work at Columbia University and has written for Forbes, Huffington Post, and MindBodyGreen.
She's obsessed with entrepreneurship, women becoming wealthy, Apothic wine, and never misses a Taco Tuesday.
We discussed the following talking points with Nicole: 1) Have income foundation first; 2) Identify their problems; and 3) Create and test different products.
Startup Nation, Nicole was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: How to Scale Your Private Practice with Multiple Income Steams. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Amanda Patterson, LMHC, CAP, NCC was awarded Florida Mental Health Counselor of the Year by FMHCA in 2017. She has a practice where she specializes in depression and anxiety in teens and young adults. She is super passionate about helping therapists develop a business plan to become successful in private practice. She facilitates Marriage and Relationship Retreats and is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. She has two cats and enjoys reading all types of books!
On this podcast, Amanda discusses the following talking points:
1. The importance of a solid plan to be successful
2. The components of a business plan
3. Resources on how to create a business plan
Startup Nation, Amanda was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: How to Create a Private Practice Business Plan. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Craig S. Cody is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 17 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a
Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life and recently authored 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands.
Startup Nation, Craig was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: Tax Strategies To Help Private Practioners Lower Their Tax Bills. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Dr. Lori Eickleberry is a Licensed Psychologist, Adjunct Professor, and founder of three successful mental health clinics in Fort Lauderdale and Miami: a nonprofit, a group private practice, and an intensive outpatient program. She obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in 2005 and has taught at the doctoral level since 2007.
She conducts numerous workshops in Motivational Interviewing and CBT therapies, and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Division 50, the Association for Contextual Behavior Science, and the Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. She is Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
She works in the assessment and treatment of diverse disorders and difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, and personality disorders. She uses a variety of empirically-based treatments, such as DBT, ACT, UP, traditional CBT, and MI in order to improve treatment outcomes.
Startup Nation, Lori was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: What to Consider When Starting a Successful Private Pay IOP. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Suzanne Docobo, CPA graduated cum laude from Florida International University in 2001 with a Bachelor in Accounting, went on to receive a Masters in the Science of Taxation in 2003 and has been a CPA in the state of Florida since 2005. Backed by education and 16+ years of work experience in both public and private accounting, she is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of her clients and sustaining long-lasting client relationships. Suzanne has performed work for businesses both large and small among many diverse industries. Suzanne is also an active Realtor and Real Estate Investor in South Florida.
A few fun facts is that Suzanne was married earlier this year at the Addison in Boca Raton. She recently took a Heritage Honeymoon to Europe visiting England, France, Italy and Spain. She is also a new aunt to a 6 month old baby boy named Liam.
Startup Nation, Suzanne was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: Tax Strategies for Private Practitioners. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Tiffany McLain is passionate about helping upwardly mobile therapists bust through money mindset blocks in order to create thriving practices and truly help the people they are called to serve. She views money anxieties as the "royal road to the unconscious." She has a private practice in San Francisco and works with therapists in private practice.
Startup Nation, Tiffany was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 4 Ways to Lean In & Make BANK in your Private Practice. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Michael started in this profession when it was much less of a business and much more of a practice, some 30 years ago. Since then he’s opened four private practices in two different states, been part of a large group practice, served as clinical director for an alternative K-8 for almost five years and even did a turn in a private psychiatric rehab. In the ‘90s, he spent several years in corporate as a professional development and executive coach. Eventually, through a series of happy accidents, that led to a position as Director of Special Internet Projects for Time-Warner Communications, where he headed up the team that developed HBO’s first commercial website. Through all of this, Michael’s had the privilege of watching the profession evolve in myriad ways, and he’s also learned a whole lot of smart things by doing a whole bunch of dumb stuff.
Things really started to heat up in 2008, when he was contacted by Psychology Today to write on the intersection of psychology and spirituality for their fledgling blog. Things were getting real. Michael suddenly went from having a few considered opinions to having a voice on an international platform. Yikes! He decided to use the opportunity to flesh out some of my ideas and create a body of work, rather than just running at the mouth. A few awards and four million plus page views later suggests a certain margin of success, but he still sometimes unavoidably run at the mouth. Sigh.
Fast forward to 2011 and a major life—and location—change. Too many morsels on his plate led him to bring on an assistant who would eventually become his brilliant business partner, Donna Devaney, and, ultimately, The Counselors Concierge was birthed, and thankfully continues to grow.
When Michael started this journey, he had no idea where it would lead. Today, he is grateful for the opportunities he’s been given, the lessons he’s learned and the prospect of sharing all the smart things he’s learned from all the dumb stuff he managed to do over the years with colleagues who might benefit.
Startup Nation, Michael was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: Facebook Ads: The Struggle is Real. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.PrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Erin Carpenter is a Clinical Social Worker who loves helping survivors of sexual trauma heal and thrive. She's an invited speaker, published author, and owner of a group private practice in Denver, CO. Erin loves snowboarding, watching football with her husband, and has one cheeky toddler and a grumpy cat at home.
Startup Nation, Erin was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: How to Generate Passive Income by Writing a Book. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
The Private Practice Startup is co-owned by Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT and Katie Lemieux, LMFT. They’re two therapists with entrepreneurial spirits who live, work and play in South Florida. Kate and Katie both built their 6-Figure private practices from the ground up and love inspiring ambitious mental health professionals to brand themselves and grow their dream private practices! They provide free podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, and customizable private practice paperwork for therapists across the globe.
Startup Nation, we switched things up for this podcast and did a reverse interview with Clay Cockrell on his Online Counseling Podcast. We provided TONS of #valuebombs and #ninjatips regarding Tips for Technology Assisted Counseling. Listen now! For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Eric Vlahos is a Google AdWords Specialist at Unconditional Media, a digital marketing company dedicated to helping practices manage and grow their online presence.
Eric has been helping small businesses grow their presence digitally for more than three years. He got his start managing his father's laundromat Facebook pages, and now helps therapists all across the United States establish and grow their practices using digital marketing.
He has worked alongside startups around the Northeast Ohio area to develop actionable marketing strategies to grow their business. In addition, he has also worked on a digital marketing team at a multi-billion dollar coating and sealant company to help grow their subsidiary brand's online presence and sales.
In his free time, you can find Eric mountain biking, hanging out with friends, traveling locally, and making jokes whenever he can.
Startup Nation, Eric was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic he is most passionate about: 3 Questions About Google AdWords Answered. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Katie K. May is a licensed therapist and the Group Guru. She helps therapists start, market, fill and run groups in private practice and has 6 full groups at her center that consistently bring in about 50% of her monthly income in only 6 hours per week. She has been featured on podcasts like Selling the Couch, Thriving Therapy Practice and Beyond the Couch and is the creator of the Become a Group Guru Marketing course.
When not in the office, Katie makes rounds at her favorite Mexican restaurants for her daily dose of tacos and spends time with her family and Boston Terrier, Penny.
Startup Nation, Katie was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 5 Ways to Market Groups in Your Practice. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.
Amy S. Lasseter cheers on therapists who are stuck, overwhelmed and TIRED. Her consulting clients have been doing-all-the-things, for too long, and are exhausted from all the questions, worries and spinning wheels that business ownership brings.
Through her company, Holistic Consulting, she encourages her clients to build their business and practices in authentic ways that stay in alignment with who they are both inside, and outside, the practice space.
Amy considers herself a clarity seeker, mentor, a loving-caller-outer and the most fun, comfortable 18-hour support bra you can have for yourself and your practice!
She is currently working on her Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Certificate and her Compassion Fatigue Certification. Amy is the owner of thriving group practice, she cares for 3 precious hoodlums with her husband and she believes that coffee and chocolate chip cookie dough can solve just about any problem.
Startup Nation, Amy was a blast to have on our podcast and totally rocked the mic while discussing a topic she is most passionate about: 4 Steps to Shift Your Mindset & Create Clarity. For more info about our podcasts, webinars, online courses, private practice coaching, or attorney approved private practice paperwork, visit www.ThePrivatePracticeStartup.com.