The Testing Psychologist Podcast

532. Scaling and Growth Part 1: Grow or Hold Steady?


Listen Later

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.

In this first part of my Scaling Smart mini-series, I dive into one of the hardest decisions we face in private practice: should you grow your practice, or should you hold steady? I share candidly about my own journey—including the “live” challenge I’m facing right now with long waitlists and clients declining to book—and unpack both the green lights for growth and the red flags that signal it’s better to pause. You’ll also hear about times I expanded too quickly and how ego, scarcity, and shaky systems created more problems than solutions. If you’re trying to decide whether expansion is right for you, this episode will help you evaluate your own practice with clarity and intention.

Main topics covered
  • Why “right-sizing” is such a tough business decision
  • Signs that it might be time to grow (capacity, waitlists, financial cushion)
  • Signs to hold steady instead (burnout, shaky systems, ego-driven growth)
  • The role of mindset: abundance vs. scarcity decisions
  • Practical reflections and exercises to guide your next step
  • Cool Things Mentioned

    • The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting
    • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
    • Testing Psychologist episode on capacity and hiring
    • Featured Resources

      I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice!

      PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

      TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing

      The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

      I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

      About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

      I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

      As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

      Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

      Schedule Your Call

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      The Testing Psychologist PodcastBy Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant

      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8

      4.8

      199 ratings


      More shows like The Testing Psychologist Podcast

      View all
      10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

      10% Happier with Dan Harris

      12,766 Listeners

      Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson

      Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

      2,503 Listeners

      Thanks For Asking by Feelings & Co.

      Thanks For Asking

      13,272 Listeners

      Psychologists Off the Clock by Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Yael Schonbrun, Michael Herold & Emily Edlynn

      Psychologists Off the Clock

      334 Listeners

      Neurodiversity Podcast by Emily Kircher-Morris

      Neurodiversity Podcast

      419 Listeners

      Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard by Armchair Umbrella

      Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

      69,571 Listeners

      Navigating Neuropsychology by John Bellone & Ryan Van Patten - NavNeuro

      Navigating Neuropsychology

      361 Listeners

      Light Up The Couch by Clearly Clinical

      Light Up The Couch

      334 Listeners

      Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories by Craig Heacock MD

      Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories

      473 Listeners

      The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos by Pushkin Industries

      The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

      14,394 Listeners

      A Slight Change of Plans by Pushkin Industries

      A Slight Change of Plans

      2,052 Listeners

      The Telepathy Tapes by Ky Dickens

      The Telepathy Tapes

      7,947 Listeners

      Can I Walk With You? by Thoraya

      Can I Walk With You?

      182 Listeners