Episode 233 | Lead The Way In Group Practice Innovation as a Visionary
Release Date: 01/03/2024
Episode 258 | Managing Gen Z Employees with Level Up Leaders
The Group Practice Exchange
In this episode, we dive into a topic that’s becoming more relevant than ever: managing Gen Z employees in your group practice. As a Millennial or Gen X group practice owner, you’ve probably noticed that the values, expectations, and communication styles of Gen Z employees can feel vastly different from your own. To help us better understand and navigate these differences, I’m joined by Julianne Guinasso and Poonam Natha from Level Up Leaders. We explore how generational perspectives influence workplace culture, leadership strategies, and therapist retention—and how...
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Episode 257 | Building Your Practice Around the Role You Want to Play with Jessica Lackey
The Group Practice Exchange
As group practice owners, many of us have experienced the overwhelm that comes with building your practice. You start wearing more hats than you ever thought possible, and before you know it, you’re wondering, “What’s my role now?” If you’ve ever felt unsure of where you fit in your own practice, this episode is for you. I sit down with strategy and operations advisor Jessica Lackey to talk about how to be intentional in defining your role as a practice owner. Here’s what we cover: Understanding the different practice ownership archetypes, and how to choose the one aligns...
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Episode 256 | Leveraging Public Speaking to Grow Your Group Practice with Carol Cox
The Group Practice Exchange
Have you ever wondered how public speaking could help grow your group practice? In this episode, I sit down with Carol Cox, founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand®, to explore how group practice owners can leverage public speaking to enhance their visibility, build credibility, and grow their practices. Public speaking isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about creating a connection with your community, and Carol shares her proven strategies to help you do just that. Whether you’re new to public speaking or looking to refine your message, this episode is packed with...
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Episode 255 | Continuing Education (CE) Course Creation and Approval with Kimberly Parker
The Group Practice Exchange
Ever thought about turning your expertise into a continuing education course? This episode is packed with insights on how to do just that! I sat down with Kimberly Parker, the CEO of Revive to Thrive Wellness Center in Texas, who has successfully made the leap to becoming an NBCC-approved provider. We dive into her journey, the steps she took, and all the lessons she learned along the way. Whether you're new to the idea of creating CE courses or already exploring it, Kimberly’s experience offers a roadmap. From understanding the application process to mastering the marketing...
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Episode 254 | How Virtual Reality is Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care with Amity Cooper
The Group Practice Exchange
Ever wondered how virtual reality could transform the way you run your group practice? This episode is going to open your eyes to what’s possible in the future of therapy. In this episode, I sit down with Amity Cooper—an entrepreneurial coach and mental health professional—who shares how virtual reality is starting to transform mental health treatment. If you're curious about how tech can enhance your therapy practice and improve client outcomes, this conversation is for you. We cover: The incredible potential of virtual reality to elevate mental health therapy. How virtual reality...
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Episode 253 | Breaking the Cycle of Money Anxiety in Group Practice with Linzy Bonham
The Group Practice Exchange
Does just thinking about your practice’s finances send you into a spiral of stress? You’re not alone! If the idea of numbers, budgets, and profit margins makes you want to hide under a blanket, this episode is for you. I sat down with Linzy Bonham, founder of Money Nuts & Bolts and host of the Money Skills For Therapists podcast, to dive into the financial side of running a group practice. And let me tell you—it’s a conversation every practice owner needs to hear. Linzy and I unpacked the anxieties many of us feel around money and broke it down into simple, actionable steps...
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Episode 252 | A Real Example of Implementing Profit First with Mike Michalowicz
The Group Practice Exchange
In this episode, I’m bringing back one of the most popular episodes of the podcast from all the way back in 2017—and it’s just as relevant today as it was then. I sat down with Mike Michalowicz, the mastermind behind Profit First, to explore how group practices can use his proven system to finally gain control over their business finances. Back when we recorded this, I had just discovered his book, Profit First, and was in the early stages of implementing the system into my own practice. To say it was a game-changer would be an understatement! I went from not taking a profit in my...
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Episode 251 | Strategies for Balance as a Neurodivergent Group Practice Owner with Patrick Casale
The Group Practice Exchange
If you’re a neurodivergent group practice owner, you might relate to having boosts of productivity, along with struggle to avoid burnout. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have my dear friend Patrick Casale back on the show for a conversation about how to find the perfect balance for you, and your staff. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or just curious about how different minds approach work, this one's for you! We dive into: How being neurodivergent shapes our approach to running multiple businesses, embracing the creative and outside-the-box thinking that can be both a...
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Episode 250 | How to Leverage a Podcast to Grow Your Group Practice with Chanlie Leavitt
The Group Practice Exchange
Ever wondered if a podcast could help grow your group practice? A podcast can be an amazing way to connect with your ideal clients - if you use it in the right way. In this episode, I sit down with my podcast manager, Chanlie Leavitt from Paradigm Podcasting, to dig into how group practice owners like us can leverage a podcast to connect with local clients and enhance our visibility. We talk about everything you need to know, from the nuts and bolts of planning and production to marketing tactics that will make your podcast a powerful tool for your practice. Trust me, if you've ever...
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Episode 249 | Are Women Group Practice Owners Facing an Unequal Playing Field? with Racheal Cook
The Group Practice Exchange
Ever wondered why so many women pour their hearts and souls into their group practices but still find themselves struggling to hit those higher revenue marks? Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence. We all know that running a business as a woman comes with its own unique set of challenges, but the real question is: what can we do about it? In this episode, I sit down with Racheal Cook to pull back the curtain on the stark realities that women face in the business world—like the fact that although we own nearly half of all small businesses, we’re only generating a tiny...
info_outline- The transition that leaders need to make from focusing solely on clinical work to adopting a broader, visionary approach to running their practices.
- Common challenges that come with maintaining a visionary focus, including balancing day-to-day operations with long-term strategic planning.
- The positive impact of visionary leadership on business performance, including improved decision-making, innovation, and team engagement.
- Introduction of Visionary Magazine, a publication dedicated to empowering group practice leaders to think and act like visionaries.
- Sharing how I prioritize and structure time for visionary work.