In this inspiring episode, Elise sits down with Brittany Musholt of Little Moose Speech Therapy to talk about her leap from agency work to independent contracting—and how that decision snowballed into building multiple income streams.

Brittany shares how pay transparency motivated her to explore independent contracts, the mindset shifts she had to make when becoming a business owner, and how she balances virtual contracts, private practice, consulting, authorship, and social media.

Together, Elise and Brittany dive into:

• Why mindset is the biggest barrier to getting started in contracting
• How districts benefit from working directly with therapist-owned businesses
• The challenges Brittany didn’t see coming (like taxes and isolation) and how she overcame them
• The importance of building a supportive village of fellow contractors
• Her journey as a children’s book author and how creative projects fuel her mission
• Ways SLPs, OTs, and PTs can expand into additional revenue streams beyond direct therapy

If you’ve been on the fence about independent contracting—or if you’re curious about how to expand your career beyond the therapy room—this episode will give you the encouragement and practical advice you need to take the next step.

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Follow Brittany on Instagram: @littlemoosespeechtherapy
• Brittany's Book: https://www.littlemoosespeechtherapyllc.com/store/p/a-tail-of-empathy-rocky-gains-a-brother
• Elise’s Facebook Group: SLP/OT/PT Direct School Contractors
• Getting Started Checklist: www.thetherapistsupportnetwork.com