In today's Ask Allison, we're diving into whether starting with insurance is a smart move—or if you should go private pay from day one. We'll walk through the trade-offs, the numbers that matter, and how to choose the path that actually works for your life—not just what Instagram says you "should" do. By the end, you'll know exactly how to make this decision with clarity, confidence, and zero guilt. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free Links You'll Love: Is your practice full but you're miserable? Join our Fall 2025 Limitless Practice cohort: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/lp Grab our FREE tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Have a question for me about practice building? Submit it via our Ask Allison form, and I'll add it to the queue: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/ask_allison Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!