The Bad Therapist Show

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the year’s biggest lessons and takeaways from running my business. Join me as I pull back the curtain on my journey, sharing the ups and downs that shaped my approach to business this year. 

This episode is all about the lessons learned from prioritizing one-on-one sessions and why they became the cornerstone of my strategy. I’ll let you in on why I’ve ditched video calls for phone conversations and how this simple change has made a world of difference for me. Plus, I talk about the trifecta of SEO, freebies and my podcast that have taken my business visibility to new heights.

If you’re curious about balancing consistent income with the dream of scaling, or how to integrate personal growth into your business, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear my honest reflections, the steps I’m taking to ensure a fulfilling year ahead and key insights you’ll be able to apply to your own business!

Topics covered in this episode:

• The reason focusing on one-on-one sessions became my top priority this year and how it reshaped my business approach
• The surprising benefits of choosing phone calls over video for sales and initial consultations
• How integrating SEO, freebies and my podcast has transformed my business visibility and growth
• Maintaining a consistent income base is crucial before scaling your business
• My personal journey towards balancing work and offline activities for better well-being

Resources from this episode:

• My editor Rosemarie from Too Busy To Podcast
• Want the roadmap to making six figures in your therapy business? Learn more about The Fee Formula course today!

Related episodes:

• Freebies for Therapists: Why Do You Need It & How It Can Help You Attract Clients [Ep 40]

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

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"Having multiple ways that someone can engage with your business or find out about your business is incredibly effective for your long-term growth." - Felicia

Ready to transform your private practice and achieve consistent 10K revenue months? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Katrina P. Mautner, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has successfully navigated the challenges of being both a therapist and a business owner.

Katrina opens up about how they overcame the hurdles of expanding their private practice, increased their client inquiries, and achieved consistent 10K months. You'll hear the strategies Katrina used to update their website, adjust their cancellation policy, and design a free client resource that further enhanced their practice.

If you’re struggling to create consistency or grow your client base, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you take your private practice to the next level. Don’t miss it!

More about Katrina P Mautner:

Katrina P Mautner (they/them) is a queer, trauma-informed therapist who works within an anti-oppressive and intersectional framework in Berkeley, CA. Katrina supports clients who straddle multiple cultures and identities, and struggle with satisfaction, discrimination stress, and feeling like they’re never doing enough. Through authentic relationships, radical self-compassion, and pragmatic support, Katrina collaborates with clients on discovering resilience and peace. When not therapizing towards a better future, they enjoy dancing, eating good food with friends and family, and collecting beautiful objects. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• Navigating the dual roles of being a therapist and a business owner, and the challenges Katrina faced in aligning these identities.
• The specific changes Katrina implemented in their practice, such as website updates and policy adjustments, that led to increased client inquiries and consistent 10K revenue months.
• The importance of ensuring that business practices reflect personal values and how this alignment can lead to a more fulfilling professional life.
• Katrina's journey of experimenting with new strategies and the positive impact it had on their business stability and growth.
• The free resource Katrina developed for clients and how it contributes to their private practice's success.

Resources mentioned in the episode 

• Hold Space Creative 

Connect with Katrina P Mautner:

• Website: www.passionfruittherapy.com
• Freebie: Family Trip Boundaries Kit

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

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"I deserve to earn money so that I can have space to serve other folks." - Katrina P Mautner

Are you ready for the holiday season, or is your private practice bracing for a financial slump? The festive season often brings increased expenses and client cancellations, leaving many therapists scrambling to maintain their income. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down actionable strategies to keep your private practice thriving during the holidays. From setting clear goals and planning your time off to adjusting your fees and policies, you’ll learn how to navigate this busy season without sacrificing your financial stability - or your peace of mind.

I’ll also share personal insights on why therapy is so crucial during this stressful time of year and how you can effectively communicate with clients to meet their needs while protecting your boundaries. Tune in and discover how you can make this holiday season successful for you and your clients.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Preparing your private practice for the holidays and how to effectively communicate with clients about potential cancellations.
• Strategies to encourage clients to continue therapy during the holidays.
• Incorporating time off into your fee structure, ensuring financial stability while enjoying well-deserved breaks.
• How The Magic Sheets tool simplifies fee calculations, helping you to prepare your private practice for the holidays.
• Reassessing your financial goals and how to make 2025 your most successful year yet.

Resources from this episode:

• Want the roadmap to making six figures in your therapy business? Learn more about The Fee Formula course today!
• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets

Connect with Felicia:

• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

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“You don't need to wait for another thing in order to charge more money.” - Felicia

Are you getting the most out of your therapy consult calls? In this episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful change that can help you boost your conversion rates and book more clients in your private practice.

I’ll reveal a common mistake many therapists make that unknowingly costs them clients—and how you can avoid it. You’ll also learn how to confidently guide potential clients to schedule their first session, a game-changing step that sets you apart from the rest. We’ll tackle the mindset barriers that might be holding you back, and I’ll share my go-to tool, the “fear inventory,” to help you move past them with confidence.

This short but impactful episode is packed with tips to help you grow your private practice with ease. Plus, stick around to hear about the exclusive Black Friday sale on my course, The Fee Formula, designed to help you increase your earnings and work smarter, not harder.

Tune in now and discover how a small shift in your consult approach can create big results!

Topics covered in this episode:

• The surprising mistake therapists often make during consult calls that could be costing you clients and how to avoid it.
• Why inviting potential clients to book a session can be a game-changer for your practice.
• How a powerful mindset exercise, the “fear inventory,” helps you overcome hesitation and confidently guide clients to work with you.
• More about The Fee Formula and how it can help you increase your income in private practice

Resources from this episode:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Want the roadmap to making six figures in your therapy business? Learn more about The Fee Formula course today!
• Sign up for a CEO Day with me!

Connect with Felicia:

• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

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"A simple invitation to schedule a first session can make all the difference in retaining potential clients." - Felicia

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey to creating my course, The Fee Formula, that’s come with its fair share of revelations, roadblocks, and resilience-testing moments. I’m sharing the messy middle - the late nights, unexpected challenges, and the self-compassion I had to lean into to keep moving forward. 

You'll hear more about my live recording creation process and the challenges that tested my patience and resolve. This episode is about learning to trust the process, even when it feels like you're moving at a snail's pace. Whether you're adjusting your fees, launching a new program, or just trying to keep your head above water, there's something here for you. 

Tune in to find out how you can navigate your business journey with a little more grace and a lot less pressure. Let's take the pressure off and see what happens when we allow ourselves to do things just right, at our own pace.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why I chose to record live modules for The Fee Formula course
• Strategies to combat self-critical thoughts that hold back your business growth
• How kindness to yourself can lead to greater success and resilience
• Navigating changes in your private practice, from raising fees to launching new programs
• The inside scoop on upcoming sales for The Fee Formula course and CEO days, plus how to access special discounts

Resources from this episode:

• Want the roadmap to making six figures in your therapy business? Learn more about The Fee Formula course today!
• Sign up for a CEO Day with me!

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Related episodes:

• Having Fun in Your Therapy Business Is A Must! Here's Why [Ep 87]

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“Just for today, accept that you're doing it just right. You don't need to do it faster or better." - Felicia

Are you having fun in your business, or has your business become just another chore? In today's episode, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned (and relearned) in the last five plus years of running my private practice and coaching business. Together, we'll explore the often overlooked, yet very important, element of having fun in your business.

Drawing from my own journey of managing both a therapy and a coaching business, I share candid stories about the ups and downs of building a successful business. You'll hear about the importance of trying new things, overcoming marketing challenges as your business evolves, and the power of mindset work. I'll also share personal experiences, including pivotal moments that reshaped my approach to business. 

Ready to find out how embracing fun can not only enhance your business but also enrich your life? Tune in to learn how to inject more joy into your professional journey and make your business a place of excitement and growth!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Balancing the dual roles of running a therapy private practice and a coaching business for therapists
• The reason why having fun in your business is crucial for sustaining long-term success
• The lessons I've learned about marketing and mindset that have changed my business approach once and for all
• The personal challenges I've faced in the last two years and how they've shaped my business journey
• The delicate balance between having fun in your business, creativity, and implementing business strategies

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Resources from this episode:

• FlowDesk
• ConvertKit
• TherapieSEO

Related episodes:

• How to Market Your Therapy Practice Online [Ep 48]

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“Having fun in your business is crucial—without it, you risk blowing your business up.” - Felicia

Are you struggling to attract clients to your private practice? Join me as I answer a question from a listener who asked what to do when your private practice isn't growing as quickly as you'd hoped and you feel the urge to lower your rates. The truth is - for some therapists, growth can happen quickly, but for most of us, it takes time.

In today's episode, I'm diving into the importance of risk tolerance and maintaining a long-term perspective in entrepreneurship. I’m sharing personal stories and my favorite tips on how to manage the emotional rollercoaster of running a business, including ways to deal with personal fears that might be holding you back. I also talk about the idea of committing fully to your business and how this commitment can bring stability and resilience to both your work and personal life.  Tune in to learn how to ride the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and find peace in your journey!

Topics covered in this episode:

• The challenges and strategies for launching your own private practice, especially when clients are slow to come.
• Developing the mental resilience needed to handle the uncertainties of entrepreneurship.
• How to maintain a long-term vision for your private practice and how it’s interlinked with your business success.
• Addressing personal fears and wounds and how they can affect your private practice in the long-term.
• A commitment ceremony to strengthen your relationship with your business and enhance your resilience.

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Resources from this episode:

• Have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? Submit your question here
• Liberated Business

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"Being an entrepreneur, having your own business, if you're not going to hate it every step of the way, you have to build the muscle to embrace it." - Felicia

Are you a therapist trapped in the cycle of trading your time for money? Are you wondering how you can book your calendar with ideal clients and scale your private practice to new heights? In today's episode, I'm diving into what you need to do if you want to finally start seeing results in your business. It's the simple yet profound act of starting. It's not about waiting for the perfect moment; you know such a thing doesn't exist. It's about being bold and starting to make things happen - now! Together we'll explore how you can take that first step, overcome your fears, and embrace the joy of entrepreneurship. I'll also touch on a special opportunity to join Scalable Offers for Therapists - your chance to break free from the one-on-one client model and create a thriving business that scales. 

But be quick -  today is the last day this year to join Scalable Offers For Therapists! In just eight weeks, you will turn your best idea into a profitable, effective offer!

Topics covered on Scale Your Private Practice:

• The most crucial step you need to take toward scaling your private practice
• How to overcome the common excuses that prevent significant moves in business development
• A ‘get started’ meditation to help you overcome the fear of taking the next big leap in your business
• Learn more about my program - Scalable Offers for Therapists.

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

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“Entrepreneurship is jumping off a rock and trusting that when we hit that water we're actually going to have a really, really good time." - Felicia

Are you ready to create your first and easiest scalable offer and increase your private practice income? In today's episode, I’m talking about passive income for therapists and how you can start your journey with ease. 

I share why a one-time workshop is the perfect first step to building a passive income stream and how to manage your energy so you don't burn out before you even get to marketing your offer. We'll walk through the key steps together, from crafting your offer to getting it out there, so you're set up for success. Plus, I’ll share personal stories and proven tips that have helped many therapists like you overcome common challenges whilst creating their first scalable offer. 

Join me to gain the confidence and clarity you need to take your first step towards creating a simple, scalable offer and increasing your income. Let's make it happen!

Topics covered in this episode:

• The reason why a simple workshop could be your best first step towards financial freedom
• Why many therapists lose steam BEFORE they even begin selling their scalable offer and how you can avoid this common pitfall
• The secret to balancing your creative efforts with the demands of marketing and sales
• The essential steps to crafting your first successful workshop – from conception to execution
• More about my program - Scalable Offers for Therapists

Resources from this episode:

• The Fee Formula
• Liberated Business
• Turn your best idea into a profitable, effective offer with Scalable Offers For Therapists. We start on October 28th!

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Related episodes:

• 7 Steps to Creating Passive Income for Therapists [Ep 78]
• Scalable Offers for Therapists Success Story: From an Idea to Sold Out with Julia Tsakalis [Ep 28]

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"The best and fastest way to achieve passive income is to run a one-time workshop." - Felicia

Ready to grow your private practice and boost your income? In today's episode, I’m sharing the success story of my client, Jim Kemp, a Denver psychologist who increased his practice revenue by $5,000 a month and built a thriving group practice in just one year!

You'll learn how rethinking your business from a client perspective can lead to increased revenue and a more streamlined therapy practice. I’ll dive into why offering too many options can confuse clients, why setting your prices too low doesn’t always attract more business, and how confidently guiding potential clients during consultations can make all the difference.

Get ready to make simple yet powerful tweaks that could attract more clients and boost your private practice's success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to refine your approach and build the thriving practice you deserve. Listen now and start making those strategic changes today!

Topics covered on Grow Your Private Practice:

• How to step into your client's shoes to grow your private practice and boost your income.
• The top three business blunders therapists make that seem helpful but actually hinders your business growth.
• How reducing session options can lead to a smoother schedule and more client conversions.
• The surprising reasons why charging less doesn't always mean more clients - and what pricing strategy can work better.
• Tips on how to express genuine interest and confidence during consult calls to increase client bookings.
• Why being an excellent therapist isn't enough to grow your private practice.
• How facing business challenges can serve as a catalyst for personal and spiritual growth.

Connect with Felicia:

• Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic Sheets
• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Related episodes:

• How Jim Kemp Built a Thriving Group Practice in Just One Year - Client Success Story [Ep 82]

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"When it comes to getting new clients in your private practice, thinking like your client is one of the fastest ways to grow." - Felicia