Starting a practice can be an exciting but daunting experience. The rewards of running your own practice may seem obvious, such as being able to call the shots and make your own schedule, but plenty of challenges also come with the territory.

Those who choose to take on this exciting challenge have access to a wealth of resources, such as entrepreneurs and alumni networks that have successfully launched new practices.

Knowing what to anticipate, such as hard work and dedication, will go a long way in helping put together a successful business plan. With the right preparation, potential business owners can set out confidence in their understanding of what it takes to start and maintain their practice, achieving the goals they have set for themselves.

In this episode, we talk put Sarah Holland into the hot seat. Sarah is the owner and director of Valley Health Group, an allied health clinic in Melbourne's northern suburbs in Mill Park, Victoria. Sarah shares how she started her practice and how she was able to grow it.

In this episode of the Practice Acceleration Podcast, you'll learn:

• Sarah's inspiring story on how she started her practice

• How to keep the drive going

• Why you should invest in yourself and how to do it right

• Sarah's ultimate advice to people who want to succeed

Whether you are just beginning your career, starting a practice involves more than just providing services to clients. It requires business acumen and strategy to set up a successful operation. Listen to this episode now and get inspired!

If you haven't listened to our previous episode about the 3 Facebook marketing mistakes, you need to stop right now, go back and check out episode 278.

P.S. If you want to learn more tips about how to get new patients, chat with one of our expert coaches at practiceacceleration.com/meet and see how we can help you!

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