Your Therapist Advantage for Starting a Side Hustle

Your secret skill as a therapist: marketing.

You may not have realized this before, but it’s true.

Marketing is all about highlighting the transformation process, and as a therapist you already have the language and skills to dive in deep on that topic.

Having the skills to market your business is one of the biggest advantages that you have in entrepreneurship. That considered, as a therapist you’re already primed to make an online income.

Discover more unique advantages you have as a therapist in starting a side hustle in the latest podcast episode.

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Side Hustle as a Way to Semi-Retire

When you semi-retire and run your own online business, you have a lot more freedom to do what you want when you want.

But remember, it’s not a free pass to totally step away from your online income stream!

You will always need to make space for marketing, admin time, the degree to which can vary depending on the type of business you run.

That considered, it’s still a pretty cool idea to play with for the huge benefits it brings.

If semi-retirement piques your interest and you’re wondering how you might manage this transition in your own life, tune in to the latest podcast episode and learn more.

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Is Therapy Becoming Too Regulated for You?

Regulations: helpful or handcuffs?

When the No Surprises Act got rolled out a few weeks back, my instinct was to feel really upset for all the therapists out there.

It wasn’t just about the new regulations themselves, but also the way they were rolled out.

I know regulations are intended to protect the safety of clients and clinicians, but the truth is that sometimes increased rules do more harm than good.

Join the conversation about regulations and get my thoughts on the latest podcast episode.

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Your Online Business Should Support Your Offline Life

As clinicians and natural helpers, we’ve all had our own experience of burnout.

The one thing I DON’T want is to see you replicate that in your online business. Your side hustle is supposed to be an opportunity to put your lifestyle values first.

It’s time to step away from the idea that work needs to be the priority and begin putting your needs and desires first.

If you want to learn how to prioritize your full wellness this year, this latest podcast episode is for you.

Tune in and discover how and why your online business should support your offline life.

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Behind the Scenes of the Side Hustle Launch

Transparency is major in my business.

Being open with you about what’s going on behind the scenes in my business shows you that I walk my talk. Looking at the numbers also reveals who I am and what my values truly are.

That’s why in this latest podcast episode I’m revealing my finances for previous years, what I’m projected to make this year, and where my profit is being allocated.

I’m also going to share what worked, what didn't, which launches were successful, and what didn't go off anything like I thought it would.

Come listen to the latest episode for the full financial breakdown.

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Biz Bestie Chat with Lee Chaix McDonough

2022 feels like a year of experimentation, curiosity, and growth, and this is going to be echoed in my business this year.

This is just one of the many topics new guest Lee Chaix McDonough and I talked about in our Biz Bestie Q1 Chat, but we also talked about…

  • How to let your intuition and experience guide you in your online business.

  • The pros and cons of work-from-home life.

  • Why connecting with the soul of your offer is important.

  • The leaps that can help you meet your growth edge.

Tweaks to bring true rest into your schedule. We both revealed SO much about what we have planned for next year, and I may have let the name of my upcoming offer slip…

Want to get in on the details? Tune into the first Biz Bestie Chat of 2022 on the Empathy Rising podcast now.

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An In-Touch Alternative to New Year's Resolutions

New year's resolutions are SUPPOSED to feel good.

So why do they often come with an overwhelming sense of pressure? Why do they seem to come from a place of needing to “fix” ourselves?

I’m starting to realize that the way we make resolutions is flawed and outdated. There is certainly a better way!

Tune in to the latest podcast episode to hear my thoughts on resolutions and an improved approach to setting healthier, more productive intentions for the year.

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Megan Gunnell Chats Hosting Retreats

Retreats are a really unique and flexible offer that you might consider adding into your side hustle (I know I did!).

If you’ve ever been curious about running a retreat, you don’t want to miss the recent podcast episode with Megan Gunnell.

Megan is extremely well versed on this topic and has tons of great info to share. During the episode we talked about…

✔️ How to cultivate a meaningful retreat experience
✔️ What it's like to run retreats as a facilitator
✔️ Tips and tricks to running a safe, profitable retreat

Who knows what kind of possibilities you may be dreaming up by the end of the episode! Tune in now.

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A Chat with My Mom: Making Generational Shifts

One thing my mom always wanted for her daughters was to be self-sufficient. She always made it a priority to teach us that we could stand on our own two feet.

I carry that value forward in my business, and helping women become financially independent so they can make money and live life on their own terms is so important to me.

Interviewing my mom on the podcast really helped me discover where a lot of my core values and motivations have come from.

Tune in and listen if you want to hear us get real about forging your own path and making generational shifts.

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