Starting as a Full-Time Private Practice Can Be Risky
Believe me, I get e-mails every week from therapists who decide that “This is the year!” to launch their practices. They quit their jobs, sign leases on office space, buy new computers and sign up for pricey online documentation systems. They don’t start marketing their services until they are “ready for business.” And what happens? They get a few leads here and there but it isn’t the massive interest they were hoping for. Next thing you know you’ve seen about 5 clients in a month and have 10x that amount due for your lease and other bills. Then you panic and think you’ve made a horrible mistake. Private practice wasn’t what you thought. You’re discouraged, fearful, angry, your confidence is blown and now you’re going into debt because you don’t have a steady income. Try this instead. Gradually Move Your Practice from Part-Time to Full-Time:
Private practice is what YOU want it to be. Consider starting part-time. Then either keep it at that level or grow it. It’s up to you. It’s YOUR private practice. P.S. What do YOU think? Leave a comment to share your thoughts with the group!
12/22/2012 01:41:47 pm
A colleague and I started a part-time practice three years ago. Our business has grown steadily and we now work part-time at our school positions. We've also added other SLPs who want to work one night per week as well as a part-time counselor. Joining forces with others has allowed the business to grow even more.
Jena Castro-Casbon
12/23/2012 12:25:09 am
Daria, 4/15/2013 05:37:46 pm
Thanks for such an interesting article here. I was searching for something like that for quite a long time and at last I have found it here.
Sheryl Yalentine
4/20/2013 12:35:34 pm
What excellent advice! I, like you, thought of private practice as all or nothing. Starting my private practice while still working is a great idea! Thank you!
Jessica Wolverton
5/10/2013 04:39:21 pm
I am also going to start part- time private practice. I am working full- time at a nursing home and would like to quit when I get at least 15 children to treat. I have everything I need and now it is time to get my business cards out there and start advertising! I am excited to get started on my own practice! 3/6/2014 04:07:38 am
You can do it Jennifer! How have things been? I'm in a similar situation...just kinda starting out with private practice while still doing my full time job.
Michelle
6/27/2013 07:38:49 am
Great advice. This is what I am planning to do. 1/15/2014 11:57:18 am
I have a non profit Hippotherapy center and am considering seeing my hippotherapy clients privately weening away from the company I currently work for fulltime. This is scary but I am so ready to be incharge of my business. Thank you for all your advise. 5/12/2014 04:59:32 am
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