The Build Your Private Practice Podcast

If the end of the year feels more chaotic than calm, this episode is for you. Inside, I'm walking you through four practical steps to help you wrap up your private practice before the holidays hit—so you can breathe easier, feel more in control, and start 2026 with a clean slate. Whether you're behind on admin, dreading your finances, or just feeling scattered, this is your simple, no-fluff guide to ending the year with more ease and clarity. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The client communication updates to send before the holidays How to get your EHR system ready for a smoother 2026 What to review in your finances (and how to simplify it) The forms and policies that might need a refresh before January How to plan for rest and revenue in the new year   Helpful Links + Resources Free tools and support: www.buildyourprivatepractice.ca Subscribe & Review If this episode helped you feel a little less overwhelmed, I'd love for you to subscribe and leave a quick review as it helps other therapists find the show.  

If you've been waiting for referrals to fill your caseload, this episode is your permission slip to stop relying on chance. Referrals can be a helpful part of your marketing, but they aren't a growth strategy. They're unpredictable, passive, and completely out of your control. And when your practice depends on them, growth slows down and income stays inconsistent. In this episode, Liane unpacks three key reasons referrals might be holding you back and walks you through how to shift into a more intentional, sustainable visibility strategy. One that brings the right clients to you—without needing to be on every platform or shout into the void. What You'll Learn: Why referrals become less reliable as your practice grows What makes you invisible to the clients you'd love to work with The difference between being visible and being findable How to simplify your marketing so it actually works The mindset shift that helps marketing feel more aligned and less overwhelming Links + Resources: → Learn more about Accelerate Your Practice → Learn more about Scale Your Practice → Visit the Build Your Private Practice Homepage  

Most therapists don't set out to become entrepreneurs—but running a private practice means you're building a business whether you planned to or not. In this episode, I sit down with business strategist Ryan Duncan to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable practice without burning yourself out. We unpack the behind-the-scenes realities therapists face as accidental business owners, why hustle-driven growth eventually breaks down, and how slowing down to build the right foundations can actually move you forward faster. If you've ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure whether your practice is truly supporting your life, this conversation will help you reframe growth and make more intentional decisions for your next stage. Build Your Private Practice Homepage: https://www.buildyourprivatepractice.ca/ Our Signature Program: Scale Your Practice  https://www.buildyourprivatepractice.ca/scale-your-practice Facebook Community for Canadian Therapists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourprivatepractice What We Cover in This Episode: Why so many therapists become "accidental entrepreneurs" The hidden cost of hustle-driven, burnout-based growth How missing foundations create overwhelm and instability Why feeling "behind" is usually a structure problem—not a personal failure The role clarity plays in sustainable business growth What to focus on now based on your stage of practice

In this episode, we're unpacking a common and frustrating experience for private practice therapists: your schedule is full, but your income still feels unpredictable—or even too low. Sound familiar? You're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong. You may have simply outgrown your current structure. Liane breaks down why more clients doesn't always mean more income, where hidden revenue leaks might be hiding in your practice, and what it actually takes to create more predictable, sustainable income—without adding more sessions or sacrificing your sanity. What You'll Learn: Why being fully booked doesn't guarantee consistent income How undercharging, cancellations, and sliding scale spots affect your bottom line The mindset shift therapists need to stop trading time for burnout Five actionable ways to restructure your practice for sustainability What to track and adjust before raising your rates Links + Resources: → Learn more about Accelerate Your Practice → Learn more about Scale Your Practice → Visit the Build Your Private Practice Homepage  

When most therapists think about money, they think about tax time. But your numbers tell a much bigger story and learning how to read them can give you confidence, clarity, and peace of mind all year long. In this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, I'm joined by Fractional CFO, CPA, and educator Jami Monte, founder of Chillbooks, to explore the simple systems that help solopreneurs take control of their finances. We talk about financial rituals, common bookkeeping mistakes, and how to use QuickBooks without the overwhelm. Plus, Jami shares her free Solopreneur Write-Off Guide to help you save money and keep more of what you earn.    Links & Resources: Free Solopreneur Write-Off Guide: https://pages.jamimonte.com/writeoff Learn more about Chillbooks: https://jamimonte.com/chillbooks/ Get support for your practice: https://buildyourprivatepractice.ca