How often have you heard the advice to start a business that solves your own problem? My guests today did exactly that. Tory Krone and Madeline Larsen are two of the co-founders from Practice Vital, a software company that specializes in creating beautiful, data-driven dashboards for mental health practices that want to track key metrics. In this e…

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Anyone else out there noticing that a few measures are getting long in the tooth (what does that even mean)? Or that you’ve settled into administering the same thing for years now? During our testing team retreat back in February, we made a couple of big changes to our battery that I thought I would…

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s episode tackles another question that frequently comes up in my consulting: what do I mean by SOP’s, and what are the most important SOP’s to have in your practice? If you don’t know what an SOP is, don’t worry! I’ll define it and share why they’re important. We’ll also dig into common SOP’s…

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the past few years, I’ve been out of the conference game. COVID certainly played a role, but I admittedly just struggle with conferences. Most of them are too big, too crowded, too packed full of sessions, and honestly too theoretical, with less applied information than I would like. So much so …

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Compensation is a hot topic among practice owners and employees alike, yet also one of the most misunderstood. We’ve all wrestled with the question of an appropriate “split,” often basing our decision off of what our peers do, what we’ve seen in Facebook groups, or what we “feel” is the right thing …

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I’m summarizing three articles from the field of pediatric neuropsychology. If you have trouble keeping up on research like I do, this will hopefully provide a little glimpse into some fairly recent topics that caught my interest. These are the articles that I focus on during the episode (all…

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have a special guest today, Dr. Sondra Marshall, a licensed psychologist and the U.S. National Eligibility Officer for Athletes Without Limits. Dr. Marshall is based in Bend, Oregon, and her work at PEDL is inspiring. She advocates for athletes with IDD, ASD, and Down syndrome, promoting diversit…

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Over the next several months, I’m going to chronicle my practice’s journey as we try to move away from insurance panels. After having taken all of the major insurance panels for nearly 15 years, we’ve decided that enough is enough. The administrative burden and poor reimbursement are no longer susta…

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have to take care of many things as small business owners. One of those things is retirement planning. For better or worse, you are in charge of your own retirement once you move into private practice. And if you have employees, you’re also in charge of THEIR retirement options. Sound like a lot …

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Many of the topics I tackle on the podcast come from questions during my individual and group consulting sessions, and today is no different – I’m diving into pay rates and structure for psychometrists. For many of us, hiring a psychometrist is the first baby step into growing our practices or offlo…

My guest today, Soribel Martinez, has an inspiring story of resilience and determination. The post 422. Unbreakable Leadership w/ Soribel Martinez appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

My guest today, Dr. Paul Rivera, has a unique perspective on Latino mental health... The post 421. Latino Mental Health from Macro to Micro w/ Dr. Paul Rivera appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 420. “Out There” Assessment: Contracting as a School Psychologist w/ Meghan Tibo appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Maybe it’s the tax season talking, but it seems like finances are coming up more and more often in my consulting sessions these days. The post 419. Budgeting for Solo and Small Group Practices appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. The post 417. The EOS Journey (Year Three): Two-Day Annual #2 appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Here we are at the start of yet another year. The post 416. Semi-Annual Reminder: Prioritize What Matters appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Part of my job as the visionary for our practice... The post 415. Business Topics I’m Thinking About for 2024 appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 414. “Out There” Assessment: Flexibility in Forensic Work w/ Dr. Brie Pileggi appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 413. “Out There” Assessment: Holistic Services for the Latinx Community w/ Dr. Gabriela Hurtado appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

No-shows are such a huge pain in the ass. The post 412. Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce No-Shows appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 411. “Out There” Assessment: Spirit, Mind, Body, and Clay w/ Dr. Layne Kalbfleisch appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

That’s right, everyone - it’s time for another “best of” episode! The post 410. The Best Episodes of 2023 appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 409. “Out There” Assessment: Canada’s Northwest Territories w/ Merril Dean appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

We recently went through a big transition in our practice: we converted all of our employees to a salary model. The post 408. Implementing a Salary Model in Our Practice appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 407. “Out There” Assessment: Arizona Tribal Communities w/ Dr. Vicky Lomay appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

I’ve gotten a lot of questions over the years about how we structure our annual staff retreat. The post 406. Our Annual Staff Retreat Agenda appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

There are a few topics in the assessment world that come up over and over. The post 405. All About Psychometrists w/ Dr. Christine Ghilain appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Tis the season for gratitude, right? The post 404. Let’s Talk Gratitude appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

The test development process is lengthy and sometimes mysterious, especially for those of us who don’t work as test developers. The post 403. Why You Should Be a Field Researcher w/ Jan Williams & Dr. Kristina Breaux appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The post 401. “Out There” Assessment: Visually Impaired Adults w/ Martha Garrett appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Wow! Here we are again at another milestone episode. The post 400. Reflections on 400 Episodes (and a Giveaway!) appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

I talk with consulting clients A LOT about finances in their practices. The post 399. Using Debt to Your Advantage w/ Danielle Hendon appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Feeling overwhelmed? Join the club!.. The post 394. How to Prioritize When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for a few business episodes. The post 397. The EOS Journey (Year 2): Quarterly Pulsing #2 appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

In today’s installment of “how have we never talked about this topic on the podcast??... The post 396. Assessing Homeschooled Kids w/ Dr. Rebecca Wald appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Have you thought about scaling your practice but couldn’t figure out where to start? The post 395. Scaling with Integrity w/ Jessica Lackey appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

I’m going to periodically throw in a “research spotlight” episode to highlight recent publications in the neuropsych realm. The post 393. Research Spotlight: Pediatric Tele-assessment Meta-Analysis appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

I’m honored to have Dr. Mike Docktor, co-founder and CEO of Dock Health... The post 392. Lessons on Automation & Efficiency w/ Dr. Michael Docktor appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Spoiler: yes! But why? The post 391. Do You Really Need an EHR? appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Adrianne Meldrum is back today to talk about her process for hiring and retaining great staff. This episode is going to be particularly helpful for those of you with growing practices, but I think there are lots of nuggets for anyone who may be hiring, even at a small scale. I personally ... Read Mo…

Dr. Casey Mangnall is here to talk with me about the core features and nuances of forensic assessment The post 389. Nuances of Forensic Assessment w/ Dr. Casey Mangnall appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

I’m honored to have Whitney Owens back on the podcast today. The post 388. Work-Life Balance w/ Whitney Owens appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Social-emotional learning is so important for our kids. The post 387. Social-Emotional Learning w/ Dr. Evelyn Johnson appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Dr. Pat Moran is here to talk with me all about social anxiety. The post 386. Social Anxiety w/ Dr. Patrick Moran appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

We’ve talked frequently about dyslexia and other reading issues on the podcast, but what about dyscalculia and math learning disorders? The post 385. Math Disorder Intervention w/ Adrianne Meldrum appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Many of you know that I hosted the first annual Crafted Practice retreat in mid-August. The post 384. Reflections on the Crafted Practice Retreat appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Many of us start private practice with a lot of excitement, right? The post 383. Three Keys to Getting Your Practice Under Control appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

How many of us have wondered about the test development process? The post 382. Test Development From Start to Finish w/ Melissa Messer, Dr. Carrie Champ Morera, and Kathryn Stubleski appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Today is the fourth episode in the series... The post 381. Private Pay Transition #4: One Month In appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

Threat assessment is unfortunately a necessary part of our work as psychologists. The post 380. Threat Assessment w/ Dr. Alex Rodrigues appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.By Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant