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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, Liz guides you through the essential steps to create your 9-to-5 exit plan. Whether you’re transitioning from a therapy job or any traditional employment, Liz shares practical strategies to help you confidently plan for the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.

Liz shares about about her own journey, overcoming fears, burnout, and financial uncertainty while leaving her 9-to-5. She breaks down the importance of preparing mentally, financially, and logistically so you can become 9-5b optional without sacrificing your peace and while working with your nervous system. Listen to the Full episode to learn the actionable steps you can take now to become 9-5 optional now.

This episode is perfect for therapists and professionals seeking financial freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment through entrepreneurship.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 01:15 - Liz’s Personal Story of Transitioning into Full-Time Entrepreneurship 07:22 - Step 1: Preparing Mentally and Financially for Your 9-to-5 Exit 12:03 - Step 2: Creating a Plan for Your Financial and Lifestyle Goals 19:42 - Step 3: How to Implement and Execute Your Exit Plan 23:27 - Actionable Steps You Can Take Today to Start Your Journey

Category:

Entrepreneurship, Coaching for Therapists

Keywords:

9-to-5 exit plan, transition to entrepreneurship, therapist to coach, financial preparation, business planning, burnout recovery, private practice coaching, work-life balance, entrepreneurship for therapists

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Liz Fernandez introduces her highly anticipated 9 to 5 Exit Plan mini-series, sharing her journey from community mental health therapist to full-time coach. Liz explains how coaching offers therapists a way to create more financial freedom and flexibility without sacrificing peace of mind. She dives into the differences between therapy and coaching, the financial benefits of running a coaching business, and how therapists can transition into coaching while keeping ethical boundaries clear. Liz also provides actionable steps for starting your own coaching business and reclaiming your time. This episode is perfect for therapists feeling burnt out and looking for a way to build a fulfilling career on their own terms.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Liz’s Journey From Therapist to Coach 06:00 - The Key Differences Between Therapy and Coaching 11:22 - Ethical Considerations for Therapists Starting a Coaching Business 15:38 - The Financial Benefits of Coaching: Fewer Clients, Higher Income 19:42 - Actionable Tips to Start Coaching as a Therapist

Category: Entrepreneurship, Coaching for Therapists

Keywords: therapist to coach, coaching business, financial freedom, private practice burnout, therapy vs coaching, ethical coaching, 9 to 5 exit plan, therapist entrepreneurship, high-ticket coaching, work-life balance for therapists

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In this conversation, Liz Fernandez interviews Leticia Torres, a Latina money coach, about her journey to becoming 9 to 5 optional. Leti shares her experience as a therapist and how she transitioned into coaching. She discusses the hesitations and limiting beliefs she had to overcome, such as feeling the need for certification and thinking she needed a background in therapy to help others. Leti highlights the importance of mindset work and how it has been life-changing for her. She also emphasizes the empowerment she feels in being able to create her own income and make a difference in her community. Leti recommends Liz's work and shares her own offerings as a money coach.

Key Topics:

• Leti's background in tech and her high-paying role.

• The burnout and unfulfillment Leti experienced in her 9-5 job.

• Transitioning to coaching and overcoming limiting beliefs.

• The role of mindset work in Leti's transformation.

• The importance of community and support in the Therapist to Coach Collective.

• Leti's success as a new coach, earning close to $10,000 and working 3 days a week.

• The empowerment of creating her own income and making an impact in her community.

• Leti's journey as a DACA recipient and the liberation she feels.

• Leti's current role as a present mom and wife, and her balanced work-life schedule.

Takeaways:

• You can overcome burnout and find fulfillment in your career.

• Mindset work is crucial for overcoming limiting beliefs and achieving success.

• Community support can make a significant difference in your journey.

• Creating your own income brings empowerment and freedom.

• It’s possible to achieve a balanced work-life schedule and be present for your family.

• Investing in yourself and your growth is essential for transformation.

Connect with Leticia Torres:

• Instagram: @leticia_torres

• Services: Work with Leti in Private Coaching

Join the Therapist to Coach Collective:

• Start your coaching business, create -10K months in just 5 hours a week, and double your income as a coach to become 9-5 optional. Visit Therapist to Coach Collective for more details and to join the program. What is TCC?: TCC is a 12-month program designed to help you create 5-10K months in just 5 hours a week and double your income as a coach, even if you're new to coaching. It's tailored for the Latina service provider, helper, and aspiring coach, with the goal of bridging the Latina pay and opportunity gap. TCC helps you become 9-5 optional through coaching, start your coaching business while protecting your therapy license, learn how to advertise and market your work, and sell ethically y con corazón.

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• For Questions Schedule a Call: Book a consultation call with Liz to learn more about TCC and how it can benefit you. Schedule your call by August 9th here.

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• Interested in one-on-one coaching? Find more details and book your private coaching consultation with Liz here.

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In this Instagram Live conversation, Liz Fernandez interviews Joanna, a queer Mexicana and life coach, about her journey to becoming 9-5 optional. They discuss Joanna's decision to explore coaching, her experience in the Therapist to Coach Collective (TCC) program, and her breakthroughs in niching down. Joanna emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and soul when making decisions, investing in yourself, and finding a supportive community. She also highlights the need to decondition ourselves from societal expectations and to honor our own timelines. Key Topics:

• Joanna's background as a social worker.
• The burnout and challenges she faced in her 9-5 job.
• How she discovered coaching and the potential it held for her.
• Joanna's initial fears and hesitations about transitioning to coaching.
• The mindset work and belief shifts that were crucial to her success.
• The role of community and support in the Therapist to Coach Collective.
• Joanna's transformation and achievements in the first year as a full-time entrepreneur.
• The ripple effect of coaching and the impact on Joanna's clients.

Takeaways:

• Listen to your body and soul when making decisions about your career and life.
• Invest in yourself and your growth, even if it feels uncomfortable or goes against societal expectations.
• Find a supportive community that aligns with your values and can help you navigate your journey.
• Decondition yourself from societal expectations and explore new ways of doing things.
• Honor your own timeline and trust that you are enough to start taking steps towards your goals.

Connect with Joanna:

• Instagram: @la_juana_oyarzabal

Join the Therapist to Coach Collective: Start your coaching business, create 5-10k months in just 5 hours a week, and double your income as a coach to become 9-5 optional inside TCC. Visit Therapist to Coach Collective for more details and to join the program. What is TCC?: TCC is a 12-month program designed to help you create 5-10K months in just 5 hours a week and double your income as a coach, even if you're new to coaching. It's tailored for the Latina service provider, helper, and aspiring coach, with the goal of bridging the Latina pay and opportunity gap. TCC helps you become 9-5 optional through coaching, start your coaching business while protecting your therapy license, learn how to advertise and market your work, and sell ethically y con corazón.

Enroll Now: Join the TCC program and get instant access to all the resources and support. PAY IN FULL & ENROLL NOW: https://lizfernandez.mykajabi.com/offers/Je3QnVmA/checkout 

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TCC DETAILS: https://thelizfernandez.com/therapisttocoachcollective#therapisttocoachcollective

• For Questions Schedule a Call: Book a consultation call with Liz to learn more about TCC and how it can benefit you. Schedule your call by August 9th here.

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• Interested in one-on-one coaching? Find more details and book your private coaching consultation with Liz here.

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• Website: thelizfernandez.com

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In this episode of the Beyond Private Practice podcast, Liz Fernandez interviews her client, Iris Canela, about her journey of transitioning from a full-time educator to a successful surrender coach. Iris shares her experiences in the Therapist to Coach Collective program and discusses the importance of being intentional with time management and reevaluating priorities. She emphasizes the value of being part of a supportive community and having a coach who listens and motivates her.

Key Takeaways:

• Intentional Time Management: Iris discusses how she learned to manage her time effectively and set appropriate boundaries to balance her commitments.

• Reevaluating Priorities: The importance of reassessing what's important in different seasons of life to align with personal and professional goals.

• Supportive Community: The value of having a community that offers encouragement, accountability, and shared experiences.

• Power of Belief and Self-Compassion: Iris highlights the significance of believing in oneself and practicing self-compassion during the entrepreneurial journey.

• Surrendering to the Process: Embracing the process of building a business with patience and trust.

• Mindset Work: The impact of mindset work, particularly around money, and the breakthroughs Iris experienced.

• Taking Time Off: Iris's experience of taking a month off for her wedding and coming back to consult calls waiting for her, illustrating that success doesn't always require constant hard work.

• Investing in Oneself: The importance of investing in personal growth and staying committed to one’s vision.

Quotes from Iris:

• "I wanted to launch this business fully and really believe in myself, but my energy because of my 9 to 5 was consuming a lot of that."

• "Through TCC, I learned to trust my knowledge and abilities, realizing that my experiences were enough to make a real difference."

• "Taking that month off taught me that we don't have to work hard to prove our success. My business was still flowing, and people were still reaching out."

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• Connect with Iris Canela:

• Instagram: @intentionally_iris

• Website: Book A Consult Call to Work With Iris

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• Website: thelizfernandez.com

• Join the Therapist to Coach Collective:

• Start your coaching business, create -10K months in just 5 hours a week, and double your income as a coach to become 9-5 optional. Visit Therapist to Coach Collective for more details and to join the program. What is TCC?: TCC is a 12-month program designed to help you create 5-10K months in just 5 hours a week and double your income as a coach, even if you're new to coaching. It's tailored for the Latina service provider, helper, and aspiring coach, with the goal of bridging the Latina pay and opportunity gap. TCC helps you become 9-5 optional through coaching, start your coaching business while protecting your therapy license, learn how to advertise and market your work, and sell ethically y con corazón.

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• For Questions Schedule a Call: Book a consultation call with Liz to learn more about TCC and how it can benefit you. Schedule your call by August 9th here.

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In this Instagram Live conversation, Liz Fernandez interviews former TCC Client, Norma Garcia, a therapist and breakup coach, about her inspiring journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Norma shares her experience before joining the Therapist to Coach Collective, her doubts and hesitations, and the mindset shifts she had to make. She highlights the importance of community and the support she received from the program. The conversation emphasizes the power of belief, mindset work, and the transformative impact of coaching.

Key Topics:

• Norma's background as a therapist working with low-income Latinx, BIPOC families.

• The burnout and challenges she faced in her 9-5 job.

• How she discovered coaching and the potential it held for her.

• Norma's initial fears and hesitations about transitioning to coaching.

• The mindset work and belief shifts that were crucial to her success.

• The role of community and support in the Therapist to Coach Collective.

• Norma's transformation and achievements in the first year as a full-time entrepreneur.

• The ripple effect of coaching and the impact on Norma's clients.

Connect with Norma Garcia:

• Instagram: @normally_healing

Join the Therapist to Coach Collective:

Start your coaching business, create 5-10k months in just 5 hours a week, and double your income as a coach so you become 9-5 optional inside TCC. Visit Therapist to Coach Collective for more details and to join the program.

• Enroll Now: Join the TCC program and get instant access to all the resources and support. PAY IN FULL & ENROLL NOW: https://lizfernandez.mykajabi.com/offers/Je3QnVmA/checkout 

ENROLL NOW WITH THE PAYMENT PLAN: https://lizfernandez.mykajabi.com/offers/aCVWj6sk/checkout 

• For Questions Schedule a Call: Book a consultation call with Liz to learn more about TCC and how it can benefit you. Schedule your call by August 9th here.

Work with Liz Privately:

• • Interested in one-on-one coaching? Find more details and book your private coaching consultation with Liz here.

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In this special 100th episode, Liz Fernandez reflects on her podcast journey and shares 10 important lessons she’s learned along the way. From the power of taking small steps to the importance of self-belief, Liz's insights are sure to inspire heart-led entrepreneurs. A big thank you to all the listeners for their support over the past two years. 

Episode Highlights:

• Celebrating Milestones: Liz looks back on the journey to 100 episodes, sharing the growth, challenges, and successes along the way.

• Key Lessons: Liz shares 10 essential life and business lessons, with personal stories and experiences that highlight their impact.

• Building Community: The importance of creating a supportive community and how it has helped Liz and her listeners.

• Self-Belief and Visibility: The power of believing in yourself, being visible, and how it can lead to new opportunities.

• Balancing Life and Work: Liz talks about finding a balance between professional goals and personal well-being, including her approach to a five-hour work week.

Join the Conversation:

• Share your thoughts and experiences on social media using the hashtag #BeyondPrivatePractice.

• Follow Liz Fernandez on Instagram @theLizFernandez for more updates and insights.

Therapist to Coach Collective (TCC):

• What is TCC?: TCC is a 12-month program designed to help you create 5-10K months in just 5 hours a week and double your income as a coach, even if you're new to coaching. It's tailored for the Latina service provider, helper, and aspiring coach, with the goal of bridging the Latina pay and opportunity gap. TCC helps you become 9-5 optional through coaching, start your coaching business while protecting your therapy license, learn how to advertise and market your work, and sell ethically y con corazón.

• Enroll Now: Join the TCC program and get instant access to all the resources and support. GET THE 48HR BONUS & ENROLL NOW: https://lizfernandez.mykajabi.com/offers/Je3QnVmA/checkout 

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TCC DETAILS: https://thelizfernandez.com/therapisttocoachcollective#therapisttocoachcollective

• For Questions Schedule a Call: Book a consultation call with Liz to learn more about TCC and how it can benefit you. Schedule your call by August 9th here.

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• Interested in one-on-one coaching? Find more details and book your private coaching consultation with Liz here.

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Episode Keywords: entrepreneurship, lessons, small steps, adapting, evolving, liberation, community, enough, plan, five-hour work week, visibility, choose yourself, celebrate wins

 

Episode Summary

In this episode, Liz Fernandez dives into how being the eldest daughter of immigrants can turn you into a natural CEO. She talks about the unique family roles and big responsibilities that come with it, like helping your parents and siblings, bridging language and cultural gaps, and leading family decisions. Liz shares her own stories, showing how these experiences build crucial skills like leadership, decision-making, resilience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. You'll also get practical tips for becoming a CEO or business owner. Tune in to listen to the full episode—if you're an eldest daughter, it's one you won't want to miss!

• Connect and Work with Liz Fernandez:

  • Website: https://thelizfernandez.com/ 

  • Instagram: @thelizfernandez

  • Join the Therapist to Coach Collective

  • Book a Call to inquire about 1:1: private coaching with Liz

  • From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

  Resources from this episode:

  • Join the Therapist to Coach Collective

  • Apply for 1:1: private coaching

Topics Covered:

The Role of the Eldest Daughter in Immigrant Families

• Family dynamics in immigrant households
• Acting as cultural and language bridges between parents and society
• Personal anecdotes illustrating these roles
• The pressure and expectations placed on eldest daughters
• Balancing family obligations with personal aspirations
• Developing a strong sense of duty and responsibility from a young age

Key Qualities Developed as an Eldest Daughter

• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Managing multiple tasks and people effectively
• Resilience and adaptability
• Overcoming challenges and navigating cultural differences
• Strong work ethic and perseverance

How These Qualities Translate to Being a CEO

• Natural leadership abilities
• Confidence in making tough decisions
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Building strong, trusting relationships with colleagues and clients

Real-Life Examples and Success Stories

• Highlighting successful CEOs who were eldest daughters of immigrants
• Brief biographies and their paths to success
• How their upbringing influenced their leadership style and achievements

Practical Advice for Aspiring CEOs

• Embracing and leveraging your unique background
• Recognizing and using the strengths developed through experiences
• Tips for personal and professional growth
• Encouragement and affirmation of innate capabilities and potential

Are you getting tired of working in someone else’s group practice and want to become your own boss through private practice, group practice or through your coaching practice? You’ve come to the right place! That’s exactly what we’re covering with this week’s guest, Kathy Acosta! 

 

Kathy Acosta is an LCSW and EMDR-certified therapist. She is also a proud first-generation Latina, mom, and the enthusiastic owner of her own group practice in Ridgewood, NJ. She’s all about breaking barriers and building bridges. As a private practice business coach, she specializes in coaching private practice owners who are ready to take the leap and expand into group practices. She is also the CEO and Founder of the Latinx Practice Collective. Their mission is to create a space that’s as vibrant as Latinx culture through community, support, and business consultations with private practice owners. 

 

Kathy chose an unconventional path and started her own group practice all on her own! She took her background in business and her experience as a first-gen Latina and created something incredible! Because of this she expanded Beyond Private Practice and started multiple businesses as a Therapist, one of them being her Coaching Practice. She is building a legacy far beyond the therapy room and will soon be launching one of the few directories of Latinx therapists in the nation. 

 

Listen to the full episode to hear Kathy's path to building a legacy beyond private practice. Ready? Let’s get into today's episode!   

 

Topics covered in From Latina Therapist to CEO & Coach: Kathy's Path to Building a Legacy Beyond Therapy:

• Why Kathy decided to leave the security of her job in a group practice and start her own group practice  

• Why being a first-generation Latina set her up for success as a business owner 

• How having her own coach benefits her and her business 

• Actionable steps that you can take to create your own support system

• How to avoid burnout as a business owner

 

Connect and Work with Liz Fernandez:

• Website: https://thelizfernandez.com/ 

• Instagram: @thelizfernandez

• Therapist to Coach Collective Waitlist

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Connect with Kathy Acosta:

• Website: https://www.herocenternj.com/ 

• Latina Practice Collective: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ 

• Hero Counseling Center: https://www.heroconsultations.com/ 

• Instagram: @hero_counseling, @latinx.practice.collective 

 

Resources from this episode:

• Join the Therapist to Coach Collective Group Program

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Are you booking a ton of consultations but not booking any clients? Well, you’re in luck! That’s what we’re covering on this week’s episode of the Beyond Private Practice Podcast!

 

Along with why your consultations aren’t converting, we’re also going to dive into the most common consultation mistakes so you don’t make them again. We’re also going to talk about the most effective call strategies and how you can start implementing them right now! 

 

Listen to the full episode to improve your conversion rates and book more clients. Ready? Let’s get into today's episode!   

 

Topics covered in Why Your Coaching Consultations Are Not Converting to Sales as a Therapist and Coach:

• How to set the tone during your consultation calls

• Common mistakes I see during my clients' consultation calls

• Effective strategies to improve conversion rates

• Actionable steps that you can now implement to increase your conversion rates.

• How to be more visible to your future clients 

 

Connect and Work with Liz Fernandez:

• Website: https://thelizfernandez.com/ 

• Instagram: @thelizfernandez

• Therapist to Coach Collective Waitlist

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

 

Resources from this episode:

• Therapist to Coach Collective Waitlist

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.