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EP.358: Your Path From Stuck Employee to Private Practice Owner

Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom

Release Date: 06/05/2025

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Ever find yourself sitting in your car after another frustrating workday, wondering how someone with your education and expertise can feel so... stuck? That voice in your head saying "there has to be more than this" is recognizing that you have so much more to offer than your current role allows.

Maybe you've been feeling like your clinical job is slowly draining your passion for nutrition. You know you're meant for more, but the thought of leaving that steady paycheck has you frozen in place. Here's what I want you to know: wanting to be paid what you're worth isn't greedy, and feeling underutilized isn't a character flaw.

With over 112,000 RDs in the U.S. and growing demand for nutrition professionals, there's never been a better time to create the career you want. But first, you need to understand why the traditional system keeps many dietitians feeling stuck, and more importantly, how private practice can be your path to professional freedom.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

In this episode, I'm sharing the exact 3-phase roadmap to transition from employed dietitian to thriving private practice owner so you can finally get paid what you're worth while helping people on your terms. This is for ambitious RDs who feel stuck and undervalued in traditional roles but want to create professional freedom without sacrificing financial security. 

Here’s the breakdown: 

  • Why 112,000+ RDs are growing in demand but many still feel stuck and underpaid (and it's not your fault)

  • The real reason the median RD salary of $73,850 doesn't reflect your true expertise and value

  • Why specialization is your secret weapon (there are under 1,000 specialists in most nutrition areas)

  • The 3-phase roadmap: Foundation (months 1-6), Testing & Building (months 6-18), and Full Transition (months 12+)

  • How to build your private practice while keeping your day job (no risky career leaps required)

  • The mindset shift from permission-seeker to decision-maker that changes everything

  • Why "I don't have business skills" is keeping you trapped (spoiler: you already have them)

  • How private practice breaks geographical limitations and opens unlimited earning potential

 

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Data Sources Discussed:

  • Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - Current RD/RDN statistics

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment projections and median wages

 

CONNECT & TAKE ACTION

Find Christine:

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Get Your Foundation Blueprint
Download the free Private Practice Foundation Blueprint at manipuracentre.co/blueprint to start Phase 1 of your transition today

Step 2: Join the Community
Connect with ambitious dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

Step 3: Get Weekly Insights
Sign up for the Manipura Centre Newsletter for mindset tips and business strategies at manipuracentre.co/newsletter

 

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HIGHLIGHTS

"You don't need permission to want more. You don't need to justify why your current situation isn't enough. You don't need to wait until you feel 'ready enough' or 'qualified enough' or 'confident enough.' You need to decide that you're worth the effort it takes to create something better."

"Here's the mindset shift that changes everything: You're not learning how to be a business owner. You're learning how to own the business skills you already have."

"When you specialize, when you own your niche, you're not competing with 112,000 dietitians. You're one of maybe a few hundred, or less, who know your specific area inside and out."