Podcasts by Selling the Couch

344: Should I Stop An Existing Podcast To Start A New One? from 2023-09-14T03:00

It’s not unusual for a podcaster to rebrand and head in a new direction after podcasting for a while. The big questions in this transition are around the logistics of the rebranding process. Tod...

343: How to Build Authentic Relationships With Journalists from 2023-09-07T03:00

Building relationships with journalists can be an open door to having your work featured, spotlighted, and available to a wider audience. The opportunities and possibilities are endless, but how...

ENCORE: Depression and Private Practice Building from 2023-08-31T03:00

Today’s topic is a popular one that affects many people. I’m not ashamed to say that I have struggled with mental health and depression. It’s especially important to know how to balance mental h...

ENCORE: How To Invest Intelligently: Top Tips From A Certified Financial Planner from 2023-08-24T03:00

I have to admit that the topic of personal finance excites the nerd in me. I love reading and learning more about all things around finance! Investing intelligently and planning for retirement a...

ENCORE: A Slow, Intentional Transition To Full Time Private Practice from 2023-08-10T03:00

Staying true to our values is important in the work we do as clinicians. True business success for us is not based solely on the revenue we generate but on many other important aspects, such as ...

ENCORE: How To Overcome The Crippling Fear Of Launching A New Product Or Service from 2023-08-03T03:00

In any solo episode, I love to be transparent in sharing the behind-the-scenes processes in the entrepreneurial journey. On social media, we see highlights and the finished product, but we rarel...

ENCORE: Comparing Yourself to Others in the Field: Avoiding The Pitfalls from 2023-07-20T03:00

Today’s show is about a topic that has been a struggle for much of my life and career.

I’ve fallen victim to comparing myself to others and feeling like I’m not measuring up.

It’s ta...

ENCORE: Creating Authentic"Win-Win"Relationships With Colleagues from 2023-07-06T03:00

Many of us find the concept of networking to be an intimidating endeavor. Even though it’s a vital element of business success, it can feel scary and shady, and a little too sales-y. Join us to ...

342: My $2k Pro Podcasting Tech Stack from 2023-06-29T03:00

Overwhelmed. That’s the best word to describe how most podcasters feel as they take the leap and start on their podcasting journey. Perhaps the biggest source of overwhelm is confusion about the...

341: 11 No-Code Tools I’m Using as a Six-Figure Course Creator from 2023-06-22T03:00

Today I’m sharing what I’m using for no-code tools and my tech stack as an online course creator. Believe me, I’ve experimented with a lot of different things, and I’m always willing to share wh...

340: 3 Meetings 99% of Course Creators Don’t Schedule But Absolutely Need from 2023-06-15T03:00

Are you a course creator who wants to get better and better at your craft? I launched my first online course back in 2015, and I’m glad I did it and started on this journey. The truth is that I ...

339: 3 Vital Questions To Ask Before Launching An Online Course from 2023-06-08T03:00

When I was a first-time course creator in 2015, I was excited and scared at the same time. The tension around building fast or building thoughtfully was difficult to navigate. In today’s session...

338: Why I Spent $10k To Create A Free Online Course from 2023-06-01T03:00

As clinicians and entrepreneurs, we are always looking to use our skills more creatively and expand our offerings and services. We recently released theListen

337: 4 Actionable Strategies I Used to Double My LinkedIn Followers in 6 Months from 2023-05-25T03:00

If you’ve thought about getting more active on LinkedIn and building an audience there to increase the number of referral sources for your private practice or to move from clinical to online inc...

336: How To Give Better Virtual Presentations with Lorraine Lee from 2023-05-18T03:00

In today’s busy online world, virtual presentations are everything in how you are received AND perceived. If you put forth the effort to create an online course, webinar, or speaking engagement,...

335: How To Show Up On Social Media When You Have A Love/Hate With It With Elizabeth Penela, PhD from 2023-05-11T03:00

Welcome to today’s session, which is a conversation/coaching call with a member of our Online Course Mastermind.

We focus today on the dilemma that comes along with social media. While so...

334: Mindset Shifts Going From Therapy To Online Course Income with Mineela Chand, LMFT from 2023-05-04T03:00

The pandemic has dramatically shifted and shaped the world of therapy, and it’s prompted all of us to take a close look at our work and how we can do it best. We have learned that we, as therapi...

333: Why I’m Done Building a $1 Million/Year Business from 2023-04-27T03:00

Is your goal to build a business that brings in $1 million each year? I used to be that entrepreneur, too, but something’s changed. Even though I always feel some vulnerability in sharing the up...

332: How To Tell Better Stories In Your Marketing with Brent Stutzman from 2023-04-20T03:00

Everyone loves a good story! Just think how your marketing could be transformed by using the same captivating pull of a good story! This concept takes the intimidating world of marketing and mak...

331: How To Work Through Perfectionism When Launching Your Online Course (Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT) from 2023-04-13T03:00

If you’ve had a standoff with perfectionism in starting something new, you’ll want to join us for this coaching call in today’s session. Like most clinicians who are branching out with an online...

330: How To Not Let Work Become Your Identity (Dan Cumberland) from 2023-04-06T03:00

Welcome to a brand new season of Selling the Couch! After an extended sabbatical of several months, it’s good to be back on STC with new, exciting shows. Today’s topic is one that we have all co...

ENCORE: Creation, Do's and Don'ts of a Successful Retreat Model in Private Practice from 2023-03-30T03:00

Today’s show is about a topic I’ve wanted to cover for a while. It’s about something many of us might have wanted to do in our practices. We are talking about retreats and mini-retreats, and I h...

ENCORE: 3 Ways To Become A Better Leader In A Post-Pandemic World from 2023-03-23T03:00

So much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders in what we do, it makes sense to lea...

ENCORE: Building A Second Brain, Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. from 2023-03-16T03:00

Do you love learning new things but struggle to retain the information you’d like to remember for later use? This problem is an ever-present obstacle in my nerdy quest to accumulate knowledge. T...

ENCORE: 3 Tips To Significantly"Wow"Your Telehealth Videos from 2023-03-09T03:00

Today’s show covers a topic that always brings out the nerd in me. If you are an STC regular, then you know the importance I place on my video and audio gear. With the future of our field being ...

ENCORE: Expert Insights on How to Generate Income Through Podcasting from 2023-03-02T03:00

As rewarding as it is to start your own podcast and share your knowledge and expertise with the world, there is one thing that makes it even better--and that’s monetizing your podcast. Wouldn’t ...

ENCORE: Understanding Our Money Stories and Setting Private Practice Fees in Order to Honor Our Stories from 2023-02-23T03:00

What are your “money stories”? This is a topic many of us struggle with related to the stories we tell ourselves about money. Our money beliefs affect everything about our practice, our work as ...

ENCORE: Growing Your Practice With Retreats, Workshops and Groups from 2023-02-16T03:00

In this episode of Selling the Couch, we have our first repeat guest - Ker Nola.  Keri is back today to discuss ways to grow your practice through retreats, workshops and groups.  She ...

ENCORE: Increasing Efficiency in Your Private Practice from 2023-02-09T03:00

Welcome! My guest today is Dana Hampson, who is inprivate practice in Alabama. Our topic is increasing efficiency in the day to day operation of a private practice. Efficiency is not a comm...

ENCORE: Using SEO to Grow Your Private Practice from 2023-02-02T03:00

Welcome! I’m glad to be back on the podcast after a break over the holidays, and I wish you each a Happy 2017 as we start off this year together! My guest today is Cathy Hanville, LCSW, in Alban...

ENCORE: The Concept Of Using Telemedicine For Mental Health Clinicians And Practical Measures To Take from 2023-01-19T03:00

The concept of using telemedicine for mental health clinicians has become very relevant due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, meeting clients this way is something that is not just tem...

ENCORE: Ups And Downs of Transitioning From a Full-Time job Into Private Practice from 2023-01-12T03:00

Chances are you’ve thought about today’s topic at least once, or you may have your own similar experience. Many clinicians have gone through the transition from a full-time job into private prac...

ENCORE: What A Clinician Needs To Have In Place Before Scaling To Multiple Income Streams from 2022-12-29T03:00

I can’t believe it’s here----Episode 200! I’m thrilled to have made it this far in my journey and to have so many of you along with me. Podcasting has made me more confident as a person and a sp...

ENCORE: A Live vs. Pre-Recorded Online Course from 2022-12-15T03:00

Today’s show is a live coaching call regarding a topic that has been very relevant to me recently. We are talking about the many nuances of online courses. I hope this episode will be helpful to...

ENCORE: How Online Reviews Help Improve The Private Practice with Keely Kolmes, PsyD from 2022-12-08T03:00

With today’s technology, most people rely on online reviews when it comes to products, services, restaurants, hotels, and much more. When it comes to clinicians and clients, online reviews can r...

ENCORE: Tips on Creating a Professional Livestream, Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. from 2022-12-01T03:00

Today’s show is the first of a two-part series about livestreaming. I jumped somewhat hesitantly into this world a few months ago, and surprisingly, I’ve enjoyed this new outlet. Join me as I sh...

ENCORE: Charging Premium Prices For Your Online Course (Money Blocks + Fears) from 2022-11-17T03:00

Welcome to Session 300! I never even imagined reaching this point, and I’m very grateful to be at this milestone. I love everything about connecting with people through podcasting, so thank you ...

ENCORE: Where Should I Focus My Online Course Marketing? from 2022-11-10T03:00

One of the new things for STC this year is the incorporation of coaching calls into the podcast from time to time. Join us for a glimpse into today’s coaching call about online courses.

Ou...

ENCORE: 10 Lessons Learned from a Successful Cohort-Based Course Launch from 2022-11-03T03:00

Today’s show covers lessons I have learned from launching a successful cohort-based course (CBC). The process takes a lot of work but is very rewarding, so if a CBC is in your future, don’t miss...

329: 7 Questions to Ask Before Launching an Online Course from 2022-10-27T03:00

This episode is the last one before I take an extended break for a few months. The plan is to be back in April 2023, with exciting, brand-new STC episodes. I think rest is important in the human...

328: Mental Roadblocks Of Going From Clinician To Coach with Angela Williams, LCSW from 2022-10-20T03:00

Today’s topic is very relevant in our post-pandemic world. Many clinicians are left wondering if their best work lies in the clinical field or the coaching/consulting arena. I’ve felt this dilem...

327: An Easier Way to Refer Out Clients with Anna O’Brien and Jim Pasquarella from 2022-10-13T03:00

I think often about legacy in providing STC as a resource for our field and being of service to our colleagues. The same desire for a lasting legacy drives me to connect with good people who are...

326: Standing Out On Twitter-3 Lessons Learned From 0 to 200k Followers with Aadit Sheth from 2022-10-06T03:00

I still call myself a Twitter newbie because I haven’t been there for very long, but I’ve been honored to connect with amazing people holding full and varied skill sets. I’m chatting with one of...

325: 7 Ways That Shifting To A 4 Day Work Week Made Me A Better Entrepreneur from 2022-09-29T03:00

Today’s topic is inspired by a Twitter thread I wrote about a life-changing event in our family when our daughter began preschool recently. Since she was born prematurely, going through the NICU...

324: How To Grow A New Podcast with Jeremy Enns from 2022-09-22T03:00

“Will anyone listen to it? How can I grow my audience?” These are the questions that badger everyone who starts a podcast, and even though I am a veteran podcaster of several years, I know there...

323: 3 Tips To Become An Awesome Storyteller Online from 2022-09-15T03:00

Today’s topic is a fascinating one for me. As therapists, we are wired for stories, but telling an effective story online is a struggle for many of us. Fortunately for us, my guest has wisdom an...

322: How To Avoid Information Overload In Your Online Course from 2022-09-08T03:00

Today’s session is a coaching call, and our main focus is on a struggle that many course creators face. When you are an expert in your course content, how do you find the balance in presenting i...

321: Business As A Tool For Growth, Creativity, and Social Justice with Ariana Lloyd, LCSW from 2022-09-01T03:00

Hello! Welcome to a brand new season of STC that will take us through September and October before I take an extended sabbatical of several months. Today’s session is a fascinating conversation ...

ENCORE: Improving Your Private Practice Website with Daniel Fava from 2022-08-25T03:00

Like many of you, I’m looking forward to a different 2021, but I am grateful for what we’ve learned about ourselves, our businesses, and our resilience. Today’s topic is more relevant than ever,...

ENCORE: Building A Personal Brand On Social Media from 2022-08-11T03:00

If the topic of building your personal brand on social media brings feelings of anxiety and insecurity, then today’s show is for you. As clinicians, we know it makes sense to have a digital foot...

ENCORE: Writing a Children's Book from 2022-08-04T03:00

Have you ever considered writing a children’s book? I’ll admit that I’ve thought about it, and it might be a new endeavor in my future. Writing a children’s book takes creativity and planning, a...

320: 5 Lessons I Learned After 2 Cohort-Based Course Launches from 2022-07-28T03:00

Today’s solo episode is the last one before we take an extended summer break for August. We will return with new episodes in September and October before I plan a sabbatical of several months. Listen

319: 9 Ways to Turn Your Podcast Into A Money-Making Machine from 2022-07-21T03:00

Before I started this podcast in 2015, I had rolled the idea around in my head over and over again. The problem was that I was full of fears and apprehension, and I just wasn’t sure that I could...

318: Why You Should Not Just Build a Social Media Following with Craig Morris from 2022-07-14T03:00

Today’s topic is relevant to many different types of businesses and entrepreneurs, and it’s something I have pondered along my own journey. We are taking a look at owning an audience compared to...

317: A Niche Working With Incarcerated Men from 2022-07-07T03:00

Today’s session is atypical and very specific, but I think it’s a relevant and timely focus. The topic of supporting incarcerated men has been something I’ve thought about for a long time becaus...

316: Creating A Breathwork App with Brian Von Ancken from 2022-06-30T03:00

Today’s session is all about building a breathwork app. It’s an interesting and nuanced process that most of us don’t understand. Breathwork can be a vital part of any therapy practice, and it i...

315: How to Use Loom to Record Your Course Quickly and Efficiently from 2022-06-23T03:00

Even with seven years or so of course-building under my belt, I certainly do not claim to be an expert with all the answers. Always the student, I’m constantly learning and tweaking the process,...

314: Finding Our Enough as Entrepreneurs with Keri Nola from 2022-06-16T03:00

Today’s session is very relevant to the season of life that I’m currently navigating. How far do we keep going as entrepreneurs as we reach our goals? How far is enough that our lives and respon...

313: The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made As An Online Course Creator from 2022-06-09T03:00

These past few years, I’ve been focused on building a life around my family and self-care rather than fitting those things around a career. I’ve learned that there is much wisdom in slowing down...

312: SEO When Doing Telehealth Across The State from 2022-06-02T03:00

Today’s topic is a relevant one for many clinicians as telehealth services have become a widespread, vital, and normal part of the healthcare field. Specifically, we are focusing on how Search E...

311: 10 Lessons I've Learned as a Course Creator (part 2) from 2022-05-26T03:00

Today’s solo episode is the second in a two-part series about the lessons I’ve learned as a course creator. I launched The Healthcasters course back in 2015, and it recently passed the $300K rev...

310: Creating an Online Course for Parents from 2022-05-19T03:00

I’m the fortunate podcast host with two guests today, which is a first for me! They are long-time friends of mine from grad school who have taken a unique idea and brought it to fruition in star...

309: 10 Lessons I've Learned as a Course Creator from 2022-05-12T03:00

Today’s solo episode is the first in a two-part series about the lessons I’ve learned as a course creator. I launched The Healthcasters course back in 2015, and it just passed the $300K revenue ...

308: How Writing A Book Helped Grow My Practice from 2022-05-05T03:00

Today’s session is special because our guest is a friend and colleague from our internship days at Vanderbilt. He has accomplished many things in his career, one of which is co-authoring a book ...

ENCORE: Creating An Epic Welcome Video,Bryan Nixon, MA, LPC from 2022-04-28T03:00

Today’s topic is very specific, but it’s one that makes a big difference in your private practice and has a meaningful impact on your clients. We are talking about creating an epic welcome video...

ENCORE: 3 Powerful Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs A Daily Hike (Backed By Science) from 2022-04-21T03:00

What if I told you that there is something simple and free that most of us can do daily for an hour or less that yields amazing physical and mental benefits? Would you want to know what it is? S...

ENCORE: Moving From An Online Course To A Membership Model with Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S from 2022-04-14T03:00

Today’s show takes on a very niched perspective, but the information and wisdom are useful in many aspects of our work as clinicians and business owners. We are specifically discussing how to mo...

ENCORE: Real Advice To Therapists Launching An Online Course from 2022-04-07T03:00

This is the last episode until September while I take some time off to focus on self-care before the summer ends. Today’s episode is a valuable one if you are thinking about launching an online ...

307: How to Keep Your Podcast Going from 2022-03-31T03:00

At the beginning of this month, we reached our seven years of podcasting milestone here at Selling the Couch. That’s pretty crazy when statistics show that three out of every four new podcasts d...

306: How to Show Up Imperfect In Your Marketing from 2022-03-24T03:00

If there is one thing I’ve learned as a small business owner, it’s that it takes courage to show up imperfect. We want so badly to be perfect and put together in front of our audience, but perfe...

305: The Power Of Building In Public from 2022-03-17T03:00

Today’s session covers the power of building in public, which has been a new concept for me in the last few months. This is a way for business owners to build their products and services in publ...

304: How To Build An Email List Alongside Your Online Course from 2022-03-10T03:00

Today’s session features a coaching call about how to build an email list simultaneously with an online course. You’ve probably heard that social media is the best option for building an email l...

303: 3 Ways To Protect Your Personal Information Online from 2022-03-03T03:00

This session covers an important topic in today’s world. I had an unsettling experience personally with the issue of privacy regarding my personal information. It has been a big, bad mess all th...

302: Why I Spent $4K On Studio Lighting For My Home Office from 2022-02-24T03:00

Today’s session is a solo episode in which I share details about why I have made the $4K investment in studio lighting for my home office since 2019. This session is prompted by a Twitter feed t...

301: Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship from 2022-02-17T03:00

Today’s topic is one of great interest to me because of my journey through life. It can be difficult and very challenging to balance fatherhood and entrepreneurship in a way that feels like you ...

300: Charging Premium Prices For Your Online Course (Money Blocks + Fears) from 2022-02-10T03:00

Welcome to Session 300! I never even imagined reaching this point, and I’m very grateful to be at this milestone. I love everything about connecting with people through podcasting, so thank you ...

299: Tips To Build Your Email List: Lessons From 300 Newsletters + 5k subscribers from 2022-02-03T03:00

If you are struggling to build your email list, today’s show can help! With over 300 STC newsletters and 5K subscribers, I’ve learned a few lessons about what works–and what doesn’t. We are fort...

298: 10 Lessons Learned from a Successful Cohort-Based Course Launch from 2022-01-27T03:00

Today’s show covers lessons I have learned from launching a successful cohort-based course (CBC). The process takes a lot of work but is very rewarding, so if a CBC is in your future, don’t miss...

297: 3 Tips To Significantly"Wow"Your Telehealth Videos from 2022-01-20T03:00

Today’s show covers a topic that always brings out the nerd in me. If you are an STC regular, then you know the importance I place on my video and audio gear. With the future of our field being ...

296: Where Should I Focus My Online Course Marketing? from 2022-01-13T03:00

One of the new things for STC this year is the incorporation of coaching calls into the podcast from time to time. Join us for a glimpse into today’s coaching call about online courses.

Ou...

295: Avoid These 3 Mistakes The Average Investor Makes from 2022-01-06T03:00

I’m excited to begin a new year and a new season with you!

While we were on the holiday break, STC hit a huge milestone of 1.2 million downloads, which is unbelievable to me.

I’m s...

ENCORE: 3 Tips on Creating A Membership Site from 2021-12-30T03:00

Today’s solo episode topic may be one you’ve thought a lot about, or it may be something that hasn’t crossed your mind. We are discussing the ins and outs of creating a membership site, somethin...

ENCORE: How Much Is"Enough"In Our Business? from 2021-12-23T03:00

When it comes to your business, how much is ENOUGH? How do you even know what enough is? These are questions we can all use some clarity about, along with evaluating the success of our business....

ENCORE: 5 Subtle Ways I Stay Productive Daily: Melvin Varghese, PhD from 2021-12-16T03:00

What techniques have you found that help you stay on task each day? Maybe you have some tried and true habits, or maybe you recognize the need to put in place a little more structure. Either way...

ENCORE: Website SEO And Why It Is Important To Attract Ideal Clients In Private Practice with Maelisa Hall, PsyD from 2021-12-02T03:00

Today’s show is about search engine optimization (SEO), an essential aspect of your private practice website. The truth is that you can have the most beautifully designed website on the planet, ...

ENCORE: Signs That Private Practice Is Not For Someone And How To Move Away From It from 2021-11-17T03:00

Since STC usually focuses on aspects of the journey into private practice, today’s show is different. We are talking to someone who decided to take her skill set in another direction and move aw...

ENCORE: Blogging As A Way To Build Your Practice And Reach Your Ideal Clients from 2021-11-11T03:00

We are tackling another topic relevant to the pandemic crisis. This particular time is a good chance to think about private practice in different ways than ever before. If you’ve ever considered...

ENCORE: The Process Of Launching a Membership Site To Survive The Pandemic from 2021-11-04T03:00

During times like these, it’s essential to think outside the box, but every decision has business and financial implications. One way to survive the pandemic shutdown is to pull back from one-on...

294: 5 Business Lessons Learned In 2021 from 2021-10-28T03:00

This is the last podcast episode for this year as I take some extra time off to refresh, recharge, and get new episodes ready for 2022. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting and sharing the top f...

293: How To Increase Fees With Existing Clients from 2021-10-21T03:00

Today’s topic is one that many clinicians have navigated, are navigating, or will navigate in the future. It’s the idea of increasing fees with existing clients. I’ve seen this topic come up rep...

292: Writing A Children's Book from 2021-10-14T03:00

Have you ever considered writing a children’s book? I’ll admit that I’ve thought about it, and it might be a new endeavor in my future. Writing a children’s book takes creativity and planning, a...

291: Owning A Therapy Building During The Pandemic from 2021-10-07T03:00

What would it be like to own and run your own group therapy practice--including the building? And to complicate matters, what if the whole endeavor is getting off the ground during a global pand...

290: Long-Haul COVID-19 and Private Practice from 2021-09-30T03:00

Today’s show is about navigating long-haul COVID symptoms and life as a private practitioner. I wanted to have a non-academic conversation about this intriguing topic from a real-life perspectiv...

289: Improving Your Sleep As A Therapist: Tips From A Sleep Psychologist from 2021-09-23T03:00

Today’s show is about one of my most favorite topics in the world: sleep. I’ll admit that my thinking about sleep has changed a lot over the years as I’ve learned more. Whether you’re a champion...

288: 3 Ways To Become A Better Leader In A Post-Pandemic World from 2021-09-16T03:00

So much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders in what we do, it makes sense to lea...

287: Building A Directory For Trauma Therapists from 2021-09-09T03:00

Today’s show is about building an online directory, which is hugely relevant to every clinician. Whether you’ve used an online directory to refer clients or thought about creating a directory to...

286: When Chronic Health Concerns Are Dismissed from 2021-09-02T03:00

Welcome to a new season of STC! Today’s conversation is different from the typical STC session, as it was inspired by a thread created in the STC community about healthcare providers dismissing ...

ENCORE: 5 Tips To Authentically Get On Podcasts: Melvin Varghese, PhD from 2021-08-26T03:00

As STC has grown, I’ve been wanting to address this topic of getting on other podcasts as a guest. In a typical week, I receive several requests from people wanting to be a guest on STC.  T...

ENCORE: How I create Live Stream Content With 30 Minutes of Prep: Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. from 2021-08-19T03:00

This is the follow-up to last week’s podcast about creating a professional livestream. We’ve already covered the gear you’ll need, so today’s show focuses on creating the content for your livest...

ENCORE: Expert Insights on How to Generate Revenue Through Podcasting from 2021-08-12T03:00

As rewarding as it is to start your own podcast and share your knowledge and expertise with the world, there is one thing that makes it even better--and that’s monetizing your podcast. Wouldn’t ...

ENCORE: Pro Tips To Improve The Quality Of Live Videos from 2021-08-05T03:00

The pandemic and months of quarantine have many of us relying more than ever on video. We use video for meetings, live sessions, live-streaming, and other content, so it’s important to have the ...

285: Real Advice To Therapists Launching An Online Course from 2021-07-29T03:00

This is the last episode until September while I take some time off to focus on self-care before the summer ends. Today’s episode is a valuable one if you are thinking about launching an online ...

284: Depression and Private Practice Building from 2021-07-22T03:00

Today’s topic is a popular one that affects many people. I’m not ashamed to say that I have struggled with mental health and depression. It’s especially important to know how to balance mental h...

283: How To Invest Intelligently: Top Tips From A Certified Financial Planner from 2021-07-15T03:00

I have to admit that the topic of personal finance excites the nerd in me. I love reading and learning more about all things around finance! Investing intelligently and planning for retirement a...

282: A Live vs. Pre-Recorded Online Course from 2021-07-08T03:00

Today’s show is a live coaching call regarding a topic that has been very relevant to me recently. We are talking about the many nuances of online courses. I hope this episode will be helpful to...

281: A Slow, Intentional Transition To Full Time Private Practice from 2021-07-01T03:00

Staying true to our values is important in the work we do as clinicians. True business success for us is not based solely on the revenue we generate but on many other important aspects, such as ...

280: How To Overcome The Crippling Fear Of Launching A New Product Or Service from 2021-06-24T03:00

In any solo episode, I love to be transparent in sharing the behind-the-scenes processes in the entrepreneurial journey. On social media, we see highlights and the finished product, but we rarel...

279: Building A Personal Brand On Social Media from 2021-06-17T03:00

If the topic of building your personal brand on social media brings feelings of anxiety and insecurity, then today’s show is for you. As clinicians, we know it makes sense to have a digital foot...

278: Comparing Yourself to Others in the Field: Avoiding The Pitfalls from 2021-06-10T03:00

Today’s show is about a topic that has been a struggle for much of my life and career.

I’ve fallen victim to comparing myself to others and feeling like I’m not measuring up.

It’s ...

277: 3 Powerful Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs A Daily Hike (Backed By Science) from 2021-06-03T03:00

What if I told you that there is something simple and free that most of us can do daily for an hour or less that yields amazing physical and mental benefits? Would you want to know what it is? S...

276: Creating Authentic"Win-Win"Relationships With Colleagues from 2021-05-27T03:00

Many of us find the concept of networking to be an intimidating endeavor. Even though it’s a vital element of business success, it can feel scary and shady and a little too sales-y. Join us to lear...

276: Creating Authentic"Win-Win"Relationships With Colleagues from 2021-05-27T03:00

Many of us find the concept of networking to be an intimidating endeavor. Even though it’s a vital element of business success, it can feel scary and shady and a little too sales-y. Join us to l...

275: Best Advice I Would Give If Starting A Podcast from 2021-05-20T03:00

Today’s show is different from any previous STC episode. I’m doing a live coaching call, a new podcast format for me that is still in the experimental stage. If you’ve thought about starting you...

274: From The First Female-Identified Electrician In Oregon To A Counselor + Trainer With Progressive Vision Loss from 2021-05-13T03:00

Today’s show is a special one because we are joined by the first female-identified electrician in the state of Oregon. Breaking into an overwhelmingly male-dominated field, along with other obst...

273: Bringing BrainSpotting to BIPOC Communities: John Edwards, LCSW from 2021-05-06T03:00

It can be a scary thing to truly pursue your calling. Today’s guest has beaten the odds to create brainspotting training specifically for the BIPOC community. He’s finding increased success and ...

ENCORE: Thinking Outside the Box to Grow Your Practice! from 2021-04-29T03:00

My guest today is Jason Weiland, who operates his therapy practice in Florida. He is dedicated to helping clients through wilderness retreats and workshops. Jason shares how he has combined his ...

ENCORE: Designing and Creating an App for Your Business from 2021-04-22T03:00

My guest today is Benjamin Reisterer, LPC, in Grand Rapids, MI. He has successfully accomplished something that is a frequent topic of discussion in the STC Facebook community: he designed and c...

ENCORE: The Process of Creating and Marketing Your Product Using the Feelings Wheel from 2021-04-15T03:00

How are you at thinking outside the box? As private practitioners, that kind of creative thinking is vital, but we know that any journey has its bumps in the road. This episode is perfect for ev...

ENCORE: Dealing With Depression And Anxiety In Private Practice from 2021-04-08T03:00

Welcome to the final episode of 2019! I try to be intentional about the mindful breaks I take to keep myself refreshed and focus on producing quality content for STC. The plan is for the show to...

273: How to Build a Private Practice While Dealing With Grief, Mourning, And Loss from 2021-04-01T05:00

Grief, mourning, and loss---they aren’t topics we usually enjoy discussing, but whether we like it or not, they are processes that we all have to go through at some point in life. For a therapist, ...

ENCORE: How to Build a Private Practice While Dealing With Grief, Mourning, And Loss from 2021-04-01T03:00

Grief, mourning, and loss---they aren’t topics we usually enjoy discussing, but whether we like it or not, they are processes that we all have to go through at some point in life. For a therapis...

272: 20 Colleagues Reflect: How The Pandemic Has Changed Me As A Business Owner from 2021-03-25T03:00

Today’s show is a special episode about the changes on both personal and professional levels since the beginning of the pandemic. The field of mental health therapy has been flipped upside-down ...

271: Creating An Epic Welcome Video,Bryan Nixon, MA, LPC from 2021-03-18T03:00

Today’s topic is very specific, but it’s one that makes a big difference in your private practice and has a meaningful impact on your clients. We are talking about creating an epic welcome video...

270: When A Therapy Practice Is No Longer Your Calling, Melvin Varghese, PhD from 2021-03-11T03:00

Today’s solo episode is a show I’ve wanted to do, but it’s a vulnerable topic for me. This show highlights a moment of joy because it means I’m listening to my hopes and dreams and not my fears....

269: Responding to a Calling Despite Fear: Cyndi Doyle, LPC-S, NCC, CDWF, CCISM from 2021-03-04T03:00

The fear of being seen is something we all face at one time or another. When we feel called to serve in bigger and better ways, we can’t be afraid to show up authentically. Today’s conversation ...

268: Moving From An Online Course To A Membership Model with Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S from 2021-02-25T03:00

Today’s show takes on a very niched perspective, but the information and wisdom are useful in many aspects of our work as clinicians and business owners. We are specifically discussing how to mo...

267: Bookkeeping Things To Consider When Transitioning From Solo to Group Practice With Michael Spencer, BS, MA from 2021-02-18T03:00

As a business owner, if you’re baffled by the world of bookkeeping, then today’s show will be helpful to you. Maybe you’re a solo practitioner considering starting a group practice, or perhaps y...

266: How We Connect our Mindset to Systems to Achieve Entrepreneurial Confidence from 2021-02-11T03:00

We all want to have entrepreneurial confidence as we run our business. Today’s topic is how we connect our mindset to systems to achieve that confidence. Join us to learn more about translating ...

265: Transitioning From Conventional Business Model in Private Practice in 2021 And Beyond with Brant Thomsen, LICSW from 2021-02-04T03:00

Many of us are wondering what our careers are going to look like in 2021 and beyond. We know the therapy model of 2019 as we knew it is not coming back. How do we pivot and move forward? We are ...

264: Building A Second Brain, Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. from 2021-01-28T03:00

Do you love learning new things but struggle to retain the information you’d like to remember for later use? This problem is an ever-present obstacle in my nerdy quest to accumulate knowledge. T...

263: How to Show up as a Genuine And Authentic Clinician in Multicultural Identities from 2021-01-21T03:00

Today’s topic is a relevant one for any clinician interested in diversity and multiculturalism. It can be fulfilling and empowering to show up in authentic ways for your clients, especially with...

262: Improving Your Private Practice Website with Daniel Fava from 2021-01-14T03:00

Like many of you, I’m looking forward to a different 2021, but I am grateful for what we’ve learned about ourselves, our businesses, and our resilience. Today’s topic is more relevant than ever,...

261: Adapting New Ways of Doing Things in Private Practice Because of Difficult Circumstances from 2021-01-07T08:00

I’m hoping 2021 will be a new year of great experiences and opportunities after what we went through in 2020. Today’s show covers one specific way that clinicians have had to adapt to new ways o...

ENCORE: Creating Private Practice In Only Two Weeks with The Help of Intentionality And Relationships from 2020-12-31T08:00

Every once in a while, you’ll hear the success story of someone who breaks the mold and goes against the norms. Today’s show highlights the story of a therapist who bucks the trend of everything...

ENCORE: The Biggest Bookkeeping Blunders That Clinicians Make and Their Solutions from 2020-12-24T08:00

Balance sheet, profit/loss statements, cash flow, business expense----do these terms send you into a sudden state of anxiety and panic? If so, then this is the perfect show for you! The entire t...

ENCORE: The Biggest Bookkeeping Blunders That Clinicians Make and Their Solutions from 2020-12-24T08:00

Balance sheet, profit/loss statements, cash flow, business expense----do these terms send you into a sudden state of anxiety and panic? If so, then this is the perfect show for you! The entire topi...

ENCORE: Top Five Tips About Hiring a Virtual Assistant from 2020-12-17T08:00

Today’s show is one that I’ve looked forward to for a long time. We are covering a topic that comes up frequently in the STC community, which is the process of hiring a virtual assistant. I’ve b...

ENCORE: Smart Ways To Repurpose Blog Content from 2020-12-10T08:00

Today’s episode is a solo session in which I discuss Smart Ways to Repurpose Blog Content. I tried doing a Facebook Live recently on this topic, but there were te...

ENCORE: The First Online Marketplace Exclusively For Mental Health Professionals To Buy And Sell Their Original Products from 2020-12-03T08:00

Today’s show is a little different than normal. We’re highlighting the first online marketplace exclusively for mental health professionals to buy and sell their original products. We’re talking...

ENCORE: Creating A Conference To Share Your Message In Private Practice from 2020-11-26T08:00

As clinicians, we often think about creative outlets for our messages of hope and healing. One of those that you might not have considered is creating a conference. It may sound like an overwhel...

ENCORE: Building Sales Funnel And Email List To Grow Your Private Practice from 2020-11-19T08:00

Have you heard much about “sales funnels”? If you have, the phrase might have conjured up visions of slick and slimy marketing schemes that haven’t l...

ENCORE: Transition From Clinical Work To Online Courses And Challenges Of Course Creation with Miranda Palmer from 2020-11-12T08:00

Many clinicians think about creating online courses, and some may even feel pressured to take this step. Online courses are sometimes portrayed as th...

ENCORE: Multiple Income Streams And What is The Best Way to Put Them in Place? from 2020-11-05T08:00

Today’s show covers an interesting topic that has come up in the STC community. We discuss multiple income streams frequently, but what is the best way to put those in place? Do I need to build ...

260: Following Your Heart And Finding Compassion For Yourself from 2020-10-29T07:00

Today’s show wraps up this season of new episodes for 2020. STC will feature replays of our most popular episodes through November and December. I’ll be taking some extra time for self-care and ...

259: How I create Live Streaming Content With 30 Minutes of Prep: Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. from 2020-10-22T07:00

This is the follow-up to last week’s podcast about creating a professional livestream. We’ve already covered the gear you’ll need, so today’s show focuses on creating the content for your livest...

258: Tips on Creating a Professional Livestream, Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. from 2020-10-15T07:00

Today’s show is the first of a two-part series about livestreaming. I jumped somewhat hesitantly into this world a few months ago, and surprisingly, I’ve enjoyed this new outlet. Join me as I sh...

257: The Concept of Coworking Spaces And If They Meet The Needs of Clinicians from 2020-10-08T07:00

How can the concept of coworking spaces apply to the world of therapy? Can a coworking space sufficiently meet the needs of clinicians? We’re exploring this topic in today’s show. Join us to lea...

256: Emotional And Professional Aspects For Clinicians to Consider Around Money from 2020-10-01T07:00

Today’s show covers a topic we’ve talked about before, but there are many aspects for a clinician to consider around money. The topic carries many nuances and emotional ties, so we need to have ...

255: Doing Our Own Work in Therapy To Be Effective as Business Owners And Good People in The World from 2020-09-24T07:00

Today’s show focuses on the importance of doing our own work in therapy to be effective as business owners and good people in the world. In light of all the difficulties in navigating 2020, this...

254: Expert Wisdom on Complicated Grief and How To Deal with It from 2020-09-17T07:00

With all that’s going on in the world around us, dealing with grief in various forms and degrees has become extremely relevant. Additionally, we all know people who are hurting through the loss ...

253: Getting Ready For Unexpected Situations And Dealing With Them in Private Practice from 2020-09-10T07:00

Today’s show is an interesting conversation about how unexpected things can happen, even in the world of private practice. You just never know what the future may hold!

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252: Dealing with Pandemic Challenges And Growing Private Practice In It from 2020-09-03T07:00

As we enter a new STC season, we are all aware of the challenges for clinicians during the coronavirus pandemic. Many practitioners have pivoted and transitioned into the world of telehealth, wh...

ENCORE: Three Non-Traditional Marketing Methods For Introverts To Market Their Practice Effectively from 2020-08-27T07:00

How do you succeed in marketing your practice when you tend toward introversion? So many clinicians are not extroverts and don’t feel comfortable with the traditional networking that is required...

ENCORE: What America's Millionaires Do Differently from 2020-08-20T07:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a millionaire? Most of us have probably spent some time dreaming about how we would use that kind of wealth, but you might be surprised to lear...

ENCORE: How to Market a TeleMental Health Practice from 2020-08-13T07:00

With the growth of the telemedicine industry in recent years, have you considered using this technology in your private practice? If your curiosity is piqued, then you might wonder about the dif...

ENCORE: How to Find Ideal Clients And Why It’s Best to Focus on The Ideal Clients from 2020-08-06T07:00

Where do your ideal clients hang out? Who are the people and organizations that are serving them? These are questions you should answer as you consider narrowing your focus and attracting your i...

251: Colleagues Share The #1 Business Lesson They've Learned from The Selling The Couch Podcast from 2020-07-30T07:00

In this last episode before the usual August break for STC, I wanted to highlight my colleagues and valued listeners. So much knowledge and wisdom have been shared in these first few years of th...

250: Pro Tips To Improve The Quality Of Live Videos from 2020-07-23T07:00

The pandemic and months of quarantine have many of us relying more than ever on video. We use video for meetings, live sessions, live-streaming, and other content, so it’s important to have the ...

249: 5 Years and 1 Million Downloads: Melvin Varghese, PhD from 2020-07-16T07:00

Today’s show is a special episode as we celebrate STC hitting the ONE MILLION downloads’ milestone. When I started the podcast, I thought one million downloads was a reasonable 20-year-goal, but...

248: Expert Insights on How to Generate Income Through Podcasting from 2020-07-09T07:00

As rewarding as it is to start your own podcast and share your knowledge and expertise with the world, there is one thing that makes it even better--and that’s monetizing your podcast. Wouldn’t ...

247: Moving From Multiple Systems For Content Management To All-in-one Platform from 2020-07-02T07:00

July is an exciting month because STC will hit one million downloads! It’s something I could never have imagined during these first few years. As STC has grown, we’ve added new team members and ...

246: The Process Of Launching a Membership Site To Survive The Pandemic from 2020-06-25T07:00

During times like these, it’s essential to think outside the box, but every decision has business and financial implications. One way to survive the pandemic shutdown is to pull back from one-on...

245: Signs Why Private Practice Is Not For Someone And Moving Away From It from 2020-06-18T07:00

Since STC usually focuses on aspects of the journey into private practice, today’s show is different. We are talking to someone who decided to take her skill set in another direction and move aw...

244: The Truth About Marriage: Golden Nuggets for Happy Relationships from 2020-06-11T07:00

Today’s show is different from the regular topics of business and entrepreneurship, and it may be one of the most important issues of all. Join us to learn some golden nuggets to help you in you...

243: Blogging As A Way To Build Your Practice And Reach Your Ideal Clients from 2020-06-04T07:00

We are tackling another topic relevant to the pandemic crisis. This particular time is a good chance to think about private practice in different ways than ever before. If you’ve ever considered...

242: The Concept Of Using Telemedicine For Mental Health Clinicians And Practical Measures To Take from 2020-05-28T07:00

The concept of using telemedicine for mental health clinicians has become very relevant due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, meeting clients this way is something that is not just tem...

241: Text-based Therapy And Using It In An Ethical And Effective Way In Private Practice from 2020-05-21T07:00

As clinicians, we occupy a unique role as we hold space for the grief of our clients while still navigating our own grief and disappointment in a time like this pandemic crisis. These times make...

240: Expert Tips for Private Practice That Involves Military Population from 2020-05-14T07:00

Even though today’s topic is very specific, it’s one that applies to many clinicians. We are discussing the unique situation of restarting a private ...

239: Website SEO And Why It Is Important To Attract Ideal Clients In Private Practice with Maelisa Hall, PsyD from 2020-05-07T07:00

Today’s show is about search engine optimization (SEO), an essential aspect of your private practice website. The truth is that you can have the most...

ENCORE: Sharing the Knowledge of Business Building and Marketing Strategies in Private Practice from 2020-04-30T07:00

It’s a challenge to open up and be vulnerable about what you’ve learned along your journey. Often, it’s that authenticity that is most effective in helping others learn from what YOU have learne...

ENCORE: How to Focus on Your ONE Thing from 2020-04-23T07:00