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Being a business owner is not at all easy. There are good days and there are not so good days. And as a business owner, you may feel overwhelmed with managing it all. And that's okay.

The key to handling the overwhelm of the unexpected is to be a better manager of your time.

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I share the importance of managing your time like a CEO and being willing to prioritize what's important, even when random things show up and throw you off schedule.

• The importance of taking ownership and personal responsibility for your time.
• The permission to prioritize what's important in your life & your business, especially when random distractions occur.
• Reminder that you are the CEO of your time & your life.

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We all want to achieve work life balance, but is it really something that we can actually achieve? I'm sure there are days when you feel like you've hit the target of balancing "all of the things," and then tomorrow comes…

What I've learned in my research on this topic is that balance isn't achievable in life. I know, what a buzz kill.

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I share share why you should consider other metrics that will help you have the time freedom you desire, because balance is a myth.

• The biggest misconception about work-life balance that has many of us chasing a moving target.
• Why you shouldn't compartmentalize your life, but instead see it as a whole unit.
• The importance of self-integrity and how it can help you create more time freedom than you have right now.

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So many dietitians want to be valued more in their career, and rightfully so. We bring so much to the table in the nutrition & wellness space. IMO, we are the ultimate healers of mind, body, and spirit.

The one problem we have that holds us back from making a bigger impact: we don't like to sell our services. But if you're a business owner, you must sell to stay in business.

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I share why you need to learn how to sell and charge what your services are truly worth. Because if you don't, you'll be out of business sooner than you think.

• Three reasons why you're undercharging right now.
• The #1 reason why you need to start charging appropriately for your business to be healthy.
• The importance of all of your personal & professional growth and how that factors into what you charge.

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We've been told that time is our biggest asset/resource, but is that really true?

Yes and no. Yes, time is a BIG asset for us because we can't get it back once it's gone. But IMO, your brain is your biggest asset of all.

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I share why it's important for all of us to get used to investing in ourselves personally and professionally. The more we invest in our own growth, the more capable we become to support our clients beyond the basics.

• The importance of investing in your brain by developing more skills & resources that'll increase the value of what you provide to your clients.
• Your personal & professional growth increases your capacity to bring much more to your clients, and therefore allows you to charge more for your services.
• Why you need to be open to growing and expanding yourself and not get stuck in living in a "fixed mindset".

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Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Stephanie Clairmont, MHSc, the owner & founder of The Leveraged Practice. Stephanie is a former Registered Dietitian turned business owner who is passionate about helping other clinicians make more money by creating group programs.

In this episode, Stephanie shares her professional journey that led her to initially being one of the few RD's in North America teaching FODMAPS to her, ultimately finding her passion helping others in their private practices.

If you'd like to create your first group program, Stephanie is the person you'll want to connect with. For now, take a listen to this episode and get inspired by what could be possible for you in your nutrition business!

• How Stephanie started her career in dietetics.
• Why Stephanie ultimately decided to let go of her RD credentials to do the work she's currently doing.
• The ONE thing that helped Stephanie keep going in her career, even when times got tough.
• Why having a group program is the way to go, no matter what stage of business you are in.
• And so much MORE!

Stephanie Clairmont, MHSc, is a retired Registered Dietitian, entrepreneur, founder and lead facilitator at The Leveraged Practice. She has been delivering in-person and online education since 2012 to health professionals and health clients and has been a part of national conferences, television shows and online symposiums.

After creating 20+ online programs and launching (to-date) over 100+ times, she has enrolled over 5000+ students through her programs. Stephanie is passionate about helping other health practitioners create an online program for their practice. She combines her unique expertise with the best practices and research in online education to help others leverage their experience, see more clients and make a bigger impact on the health of the world.

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Who would've known that so many of you would have such strong opinions about business owners choosing not to put their prices on their website? But you do!

Did you know that the decision that someone makes about their business is NEUTRAL, until you make it mean anything? And that meaning is 100% yours and has no reflection on the business owner?

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I go on a bit of a rant about price transparency, the judgements, assumptions, and opinions we make about it, and the real reason why I've chosen NOT to put the prices for my programs on our company website.

• Why judging others based on whether or not they put pricing on their website isn't a good practice.
• Why I choose NOT to having pricing on our website for my programs.
• My opinion for when you SHOULD list the pricing on the website and when you can choose not to.
• The reason I believe you should have a conversation with a potential client first for your premium programs & services.
• Why you need to learn how to effectively sell your programs & services, not matter what.

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Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Holly Larson, MS, RD. Holly is a Registered Dietitian turned Nutrition Copywriter and she's darn good at it.

In this episode, Holly shares 14 tips that you can use right away to improve your own writing in your nutrition business. This is a very important skill to learn.

The words you write, whether it be for your blog, a sales page, or your entire website, can make or break your ability to attract the right audience. So be sure to not only listen to this episode, but get a pen and paper out to take notes because you don't want to miss out on any of these tips today!

• The importance of getting to know your audience.
• How perfection and the unwillingness to have a beginner's mindset gets in the way of improving your writing skills.
• Why you should separate the tasks of writing, researching, and editing and not try to do them all at once.
• The importance of being approachable & relatable in your writing.
• Why you should hire a proofreader and editor (and yes, there is a difference between the two!)
• And SO much more!

Holly LarsonMS, RD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and is the founder of Holly Larson Writes LLC, a nutrition copywriting company for dietitians in private practice and wellness brands. Holly is a copywriting mentor for dietitians via The RD Blog Club and The Writing Course for nutrition professionals. In her free time, Holly loves to read, garden and hike with her family and Bernedoodle, Teddy.

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Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine has a roundtable discussion with 3 of her RD clients about working with clients on weight loss.

This is a HOT topic in the RD community and has been the theme of many heated conversations online. Which is why Christine decided to create a safe space to have a discussion on this topic so that we can all hear different voices, perspectives, and practices related to working with clients who want to lose weight.

Even if you're NOT a fan of supporting clients with weight loss, you'll want to listen to this episode because there's something for everyone to learn here.

• The different perspectives, approaches, and practices we take when the client's main goal is weight loss.
• The importance of having autonomy in practice.
• The benefit of making other health markers the primary goal when working with an RD.
• Stories of how each dietitian treats weight loss in their individual practices.

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dietitian in private practice and is an author, speaker, and consultant. She helps people have improved health, wellness, and energy without dieting and constantly dispels nutrition myths and misinformation. People can enjoy eating without guilt and have better health. She is the author of The One Pot Weight Loss Plan, a cookbook for anyone who wants to eat healthier and have simple and easy recipes that the whole family can enjoy. And is the host of the Real World Nutrition podcast, in which she discusses how we can all eat in real world settings. Learn more about her work at www.ShelleyRael.com

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Heather Bessee, MS, RDN, LDN, MIEP has been a Registered Dietitian for 20 years. Her primary areas of expertise include Chronic Disease Prevention, Heart Health, Weight Management, Mindful Eating, Cooking Workshops, and Corporate Wellness Programming. Heather's professional experiences include but are not limited to working in wellness centers, hospitals, YMCAs, insurance companies, and naval bases in the Northeast and Hawaii. Heather is a Certified Mindful and Instinctive Eating Practitioner and uses key elements of this approach when counseling clients individually and in groups. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm and humor to motivate and empower clients to create a confident and connected relationship with food so they can best fuel their lifestyles.

In addition to being a dedicated Dietitian, Heather is a seasoned Fitness Professional. She holds numerous certifications in various formats of Group Fitness Instruction and Personal Training. Additionally, she holds two 200-hour Yoga Instructor Certifications.

Several trips to Italy and Portugal shaped her curiosity to make Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are flavorful and fun. Her love of whole grains and vegetables along with her knack for using foods that are already in the refrigerator help her do some creative and cost-effective cooking in the kitchen. Heather believes that a fusion of meaningful movement, Mediterranean meals, and a well-managed mindset is the foundation to health and longevity.

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www.mediterraneaninspiredmindset.com

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Heather Fiore, MS Ed, RD, LD, CDCES owns a HAES-informed, weight-neutral private practice in Lawrence, Kansas called Free State Nutrition. She has been a dietitian for 24 years, and her areas of specialty are diabetes, eating disorders, and disordered eating. In addition to her practice, Heather is a consultant with Beautycounter, a clean beauty company, and teaches group fitness classes.

Learn more about Heather by visiting her website at www.freestatenutrition.com

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If you're not making the money you want right now in your career as a dietitian, I can guarantee you that it's not only because you don't know WHAT to do to increase your income. Part of your hold up is the Inner Glass Ceiling you've created for yourself that's causing a lot of inner & outer resistance.

It's time to identify what's really holding you back from creating your dream career and taking the steps to overcome it.

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I share how you can move beyond the Inner Glass Ceiling you've created and access more abundance in your life & RD career.

• What it means to have an Inner Glass Ceiling.
• How to work through the thoughts that are holding you back from achieving your career goals and desires.
• Why those who have created success are important positive role models in our lives.
• The unfortunate consequence of not working through the Inner Glass Ceiling in your mind.

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When you go into business for yourself, in the beginning, it can be very isolating. Especially if you're doing most of your work from home. It's important that you have a community of like-minded entrepreneurs that you connect with regularly, as well as an inner circle of friends that you can go deep with. These are what we call "Level 3 Conversations."

One of my former mentors coined this term and integrated these conversations in her group program and it was a game-changer for us.

Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, I share the importance of community and having deep conversations that go beyond business.

• 3 levels of conversation and what they mean.
• The importance of being a part of a like-minded community as an entrepreneur.
• The effects of not engaging in level 3 conversations that can stagnate your business growth.
• How to create your own business inner circle of friends.

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