Do It With Intention | Business & Marketing for Massage and Bodywork Therapists

A few weeks ago, I introduced the idea of having a weekly business check-in for your massage and bodywork practice. But what should that look like?

On today's episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast, I'll walk you through the 5 simple steps that will make your weekly check-in a standard (and fun!) part of your business routine.

Don't have a weekly check-in check-in? It's time… Listen in and implement this simple strategy so you and your practice can soar!

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• 5 simple steps for your weekly business check-in that will start to shift your practice.

• How understanding the phases of the client journey is so important.

• What I started doing each week that helped my business to turn a corner.

   

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

What's the next step in your business once you've mastered your business goals?

Elicia Crook, massage therapist and business coach, joins today's podcast with so much wisdom on pivoting her business from working 7 days a week to hiring and managing a team of therapists.

Elicia shares with us the importance of being clear on the people you want to work with, their value to both your business and clients, and how to intentionally create a safe container for your clients and employees.

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• How to niche for your massage and bodywork business to get the right staff into your practice.

• How creating systems within your business can create a safe container and structure for your employees.

• The importance of clear communication and boundaries when onboarding new hires.

• Why you should hire slow and fire quick.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

A simple, direct weekly business check-in will give you so much clarity in guiding your business to success each and every week.

This week's episode covers how to start your own weekly check-ins so that you keep moving in the direction of your ideal practice without getting lost in busywork.

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• How to start implementing a weekly business check-in.

• Why the client journey is so important to consider each week in your massage and bodywork business.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

Whether you just received your bodywork license or have been running your business for years, there are always ways to grow your practice. But where do you begin?

So many of my listeners want actionable steps to take in building their businesses today, but you need to know where you are on your bodyworker success journey to know where to start.

On today's episode, I'll help you gain clarity on these stages to help you move your business forward.

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• 3 stages of successfully building your bodywork business.

• How to determine where you are on your bodywork success journey.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

What should you say after you finish your session with a client?

I've heard lots of ideas through the years that felt forced and gross, and don't resonate at all with big-hearted bodyworkers.

So, on today's episode I want to share with you a simple way for you to be a Pro and CEO in your practice and confidently end your client sessions (while opening the door for future appointments).

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• 2 key pieces to anchoring your client sessions.

• How to smoothly move your clients toward booking their next appointment in a natural way.

• Why detaching from the outcome is so important in a massage and bodywork practice.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

I'm always encouraging my students and listeners to find ways to reach out to others within their communities — whether to a fellow massage and bodywork practitioner, friends and family, or other professionals in town — there are so many opportunities for mutual support and growth.

But what happens when you've taken the brave first step of reaching out, and you don't receive a response?

In today's episode, I'm answering a listener's question on what you should — and shouldn't do — when people don't get back to you.

Don't give up! There are so many positive connections out there for you to joyfully grow your business in your community by confidently reaching out and doing it with intention.

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• Practical ideas for reaching out to other professionals.

• What to do when you don't hear back after your initial outreach.

• When it is time to 'bless and release' in certain situations.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

So often my students in The Bodywork Project come to me with questions on how to set boundaries in their businesses because, lets face it, it can be hard implementing healthy boundaries!

On today's episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast I'll share some simple but game-changing advice on setting healthy boundaries in your massage and bodywork practice.

By creating strong boundaries, your clients they can get more out of their sessions, while you run your days more smoothly and professionally -- creating a safe container for your clients and a thriving practice for you.

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• 3 ways to set boundaries in your business to facilitate your clients' healing.

• Why setting realistic expectations will help you and the client to get the most out of your work together.

• How to guide a session while still keeping the client in charge of the session and their healing.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love an exciting home renovation. Whether it's transitioning part of our home into an office space, installing a sink, or simply replacing a light switch, I love the challenge.

On today's episode, I'll help you understand why asking for help in your massage and bodywork business is just as crucial as aiming to complete your home renovation or fixer upper bodywork practice.

This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• Why understanding where you are in your practice and where you want to be is so important.

• The difference between a project and a task when thinking about the support you needed in your bodywork business.

• How to avoid spending more time and energy than needed on parts of your massage and bodywork business.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

I am so so excited to be sharing with you the 100th episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast!

Thank you for joining me today (and every week!) on this journey as a dedicated student, inspiring guest, or curious listener.

There are so many details and practice that go into each week's episode and 100 is a great milestone to accomplish – so let's celebrate!

This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• Lessons I've learned from recording 100 episodes of a podcast.

• What to do if you're struggling with consistency in your massage and bodywork business.

• The shocking average number of episodes that a podcast runs.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos

When I first opened my practice doors, I spent so much time reinventing the wheel and working on things an experienced bodywork business owner could have helped me with in minutes.

So many bodyworkers feel isolated and alone trying to figure it all out on their own – like I thought I could!

You don't have to do it all on your own.

On this week's episode, I'll talk through how support and community are game-changers as you work to build your business foundation and grow your practice.

Take a listen and join me next week for a celebration of the Do It With Intention Podcast's 100th episode!

This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:

• The one piece of advice all of my podcast guests tend to give for struggling bodywork therapists trying to build their practices.

• The 3 biggest mistakes massage and bodywork practitioners make when looking for support and community.

• How the support you need to run a successful business is different for everybody.

Resources from this episode:

• Grab your free practice-building resources here!

• Check out my website

• The Bodywork Project

• YouTube massage business videos