My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution). I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands. We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families. We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions. We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and p ...
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Overcoming the Fear of Reaching Out to Doctors and Specialists
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Are you afraid of marketing to doctors because you are intimidated or don’t want to come across as pushy or salesy? Be sure to tune in to this episode! If you find approaching doctors intimidating, you are not alone! We know they are busy and well-respected in the medical field. So it’s easy to feel like you don’t have the confidence or experience …
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Growing a Consultative and Parent Coaching-Focused Private Practice with Kelli Meyer
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Are you interested in branching out from working as a clinician with kids and working to support their parents instead? You’ll love this episode! My guest today is Kelli Meyer, a speech-language pathologist who bridges the gap between parents and SLP. Through her own efforts and with the help of Private Practice Success Stories, she learned how to …
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Building an Adult-Focused Private Practice with Small Kids at Home: Heather McCurdy's Journey
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If you've been thinking about private clients and either have a passion for working with adults or have kids you want to be home for, this episode is for you! Today I’m talking with Heather McCurdy, mom to triplets and owner of an adult-focused private practice, Mindful Speech Therapy, in Valparaiso, Indiana. After hearing about it from a friend, H…
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Starting a Mobile Pediatric OT Practice with Anna Humes
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If you’ve been feeling so burned out from work that you’re thinking about quitting the field altogether, this episode is for you! Joining me today is Anna Humes, an occupational therapist with a pediatric private practice in San Diego, California. After personal reflection and listening to the Private Practice Success Stories Podcast, Anna took the…
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From Seeing Clients on the Weekend to Full-Time Private Practice with Kathleen Salata
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If you’ve been thinking of starting a private practice, but want to start part-time before diving into full-time, tune in for this episode! I interviewed Kathleen Salata, a dedicated speech-language pathologist and the owner of Journey Pediatrics Therapy Services in Livonia, Michigan. Kathleen joined the Start Your Private practice program in 2020 …
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From Adults to Peds to BOTH in Private Practice with Heather Anderson
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Do you have a specific end goal for your private practice, but aren’t really sure how to get there? This episode is perfect for you! I sat down with Heather Anderson, a speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Monroe, Michigan. Heather started out as a medical SLP, later became a pediatric SLP to start her own private practice, and no…
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Why Adding Income Streams is Essential for Private Practice Growth
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Is the only way to earn more money to take on more clients? Thankfully not! But this is where I see so many private practice owners get stuck. In this episode, we're diving into one of the most important topics for private practice owners, which is how to increase your earnings by diversifying your income streams. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Wh…
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Unlocking Profit: The Key to a Thriving Private Practice
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Are you managing a full caseload but still feeling stuck financially? In my experience, clinicians starting out in their own practice run the business side of things like a clinician, and not like a business owner. In this episode, I’m sharing three beliefs that every private practice owner should embrace to establish a thriving private practice. I…
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From Side Hustles to Thriving Practices: How Brandie Johnson and Alyssa Fittipaldi Made It Happen
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Want to make more money and work fewer hours? My guests in today’s episode are doing just that! Brandie Johnson and Alyssa Fittipaldi are alums of the Start Your Private Practice program, who join me during this episode to share their experiences and insights on how they transition from traditional job settings to owning their own practices. Brandi…
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How I Gave Myself a $24k Raise By Seeing Private Clients
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Have you been thinking about seeing your own clients to earn extra money this year? If the answer is yes, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you! Starting my private practice was one of the most transformative decisions of my life. In addition to a $24k raise, it brought about immense satisfaction to me and my clients and also …
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Small Town Private Practice Success with Gabby Hewitt
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice in your small town? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Gabby Hewitt, a speech language pathologist with a private practice specializing in orofacial myology in a small town in North Dakota. She opened her practice while knowing there was a l…
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Starting an Outdoor Private Practice with Kate Glennon
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Have you ever considered having a nature-based therapy private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Kate Glennon, also known as the "Outdoorsy SLP,” a speech language pathologist with an innovative private practice in New Hampshire. Kate has created a unique private practice that operates …
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Harnessing Neurodivergence: Working With Your Brain's Unique Strengths a Panel Discussion with Julie Pera, Theresa Harp and Jena Castro-Casbon
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Do you struggle with getting stuff done in your private practice? If so, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is going to be great for you to listen to. Julie Pera and Theresa Harp are speech language pathologists who sat down with me to share their experience and insights on the intersection of time management and private practice. In …
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Private Practice Focused on Social Groups and "Edventures" with Barbara Earley and April Lowe
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Have you ever thought about starting a non-traditional private practice or offering social events for your clients? Then this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you! I sat down with Barbara Earley and April Lowe who co-own a very innovative private practice in Georgia called Social EdVentures, which includes small group social outin…
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What is a Private Practice Growth Plan and Why You Need One Before You Grow
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In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I’m diving into a topic that every private practice owner needs to understand: Why having a strategic Private Practice Growth Plan for your practice is super important. Just like you need a plan before you start your practice, it’s actually even more important for you to have a plan to grow your …
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Starting and Growing a Socially Minded and Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Practice with Caitlin Zeien
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Dreaming about specializing and opening a non-traditional private practice? You don’t want to miss this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Caitlin Zeien, a speech language pathologist with a private practice in Chicago, Illinois that offers highly-specialized social cognitive language-based therapy. Caitlin developed a pas…
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The Messy Middle of Private Practice Growth Explained
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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…
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Part-Time Hours, Full-Time Pay and Fridays Off with Marissa Joy
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Thinking about working part-time in private practice and want to make more money? Then you don’t want to miss this episode! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Marissa Joy, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Eastern Pennsylvania. Her practice “Ripple Speech Services” focuses on speech…
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Pediatric Medical SLP to Private Practice SLP with Kyarra Bright
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice on the side in a niche you are passionate about? Then you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Kyarra Bright, one of my Start Your Private Practice students to share her story. Kyarra is a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private pract…
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Transitioning to Full-Time Private Practice After Starting On The Side with Dr. Dani Gaff
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Thinking about starting your private practice on the side? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories with SLP Instagram hero Dr. Dani Gaff! Dr. Dani Gaff aka The Messy SLP launched her practice, Messy Speech and Language Therapy, part-time on the side of her school job. However, the joy and fulfillment she found in priva…
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Starting Early in Private Practice with Breeah Carey
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice early in your career? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Breeah Carey, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in New Jersey. She started her private practice at just 26 years old after getting the inspi…
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Creating Impact with Coaching and Community in Private Practice with Sarah Pendergast
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Have you been thinking about providing parent coaching and want to connect with your client’s families and your community through your private practice? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Sarah Pendergast, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Tampa, Florida. She launc…
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Prioritizing Family in a Growing Private Practice with Kristen Fernandez
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice because you want to prioritize family and extra income? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Kristen Fernandez who is a speech language pathologist and the owner of Spark Pediatric Therapy in Northern Virginia. She started her private practice…
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Mastering Private Practice Branding and Boundaries with Marcia Church
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Have you been thinking about starting a private practice while still being there for your family when they need you? You’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Marcia Church, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, Marcia shares her journey from w…
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Offering Special Education Consultations Through Her Private Practice with Ali Moulton
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Have you been thinking about starting to see private clients and are curious about offering Special Education Consultations through your practice? If so, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with one of my students, Ali Moulton. Ali is a pediatric speech language pathologist with a private practice in No…
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