Bridging the Gap: From Struggling Therapist to Successful Massage Business Owner

No one tells you that after massage school there is this a gap— this space of time between graduating and actually becoming a thriving business owner.

In this episode, Amy breaks down why that gap exists, how to navigate it, and what new (and struggling) therapists need to succeed faster. You’ll learn:

It doesn’t have to take five years to build a successful massage business—there’s a faster path with the right plan.

Learn how to navigate the post-graduation “GAP” that leaves so many therapists feeling lost.

Discover practical tools to grow your hands-on skills and business confidence right now.

Get real talk on what’s missing in massage education—and how we can fix it.

Walk away with clear steps, renewed motivation, and support to succeed in your massage career.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re doing it “right”—this episode is your roadmap!

TIMESTAMPS:

01:22 min - Today we will be talking about the GAP

01:38 min - the "5-year" myth

02:40 min - The gap - what it is, the place you get stuck in until you become successful, and how to get out.

04:12 min - The 4th "trimester" of infants and new massage therapists

08:10 min - Most graduates need more training time and the history of our industry and how this fits into the GAP concept

14:25 min - My ideas of how to change the GAP in the future

23:19 min - How to bridge the GAP for ourselves

27:49 min - The things I did to help myself grow through the GAP

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