The Thriving Therapreneur: Transition from therapist to coach & build a profitable coaching business

Carly Hill
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Welcome to The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast, where we empower therapists to outgrow the office and unlock their entrepreneurial potential. Hosted by Carly Hill, a licensed clinical social worker and 7 figure business mentor for therapists who are looking to achieve more freedom, flexibility, and security. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you thrive as both a therapist and a coach. Join us as we dive deep into the unique challenges and opportunities therapists face in today's dynamic healthcare landscape. From mastering the art of client attraction to navigating the complexities of running a successful practice, we cover it all. Whether you're a seasoned therapist looking to expand your services or a recent graduate seeking guidance on building a sustainable career, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical tips, innovative ideas, and real-world advice. Tune in to discover proven strategies for increasing your income, reclaiming your time, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of your clients. If you're ready to break free from the limitations of traditional therapy models and embark on a journey toward greater fulfillment, abundance, and freedom, The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast is your trusted companion every step of the way. Subscribe now and join our community of thriving Therapreneurs as we revolutionize the future of mental health and clinician freedom.

  1. 4d ago

    Beyond Private Practice: How Lauren Lawson Built A Coaching Business Around Nonprofit Therapy Expertise And Created More Freedom [Ep 104]

    Are you a therapist who's ever wondered if your only real options are community mental health, private practice, or staying stuck in a model that no longer fits the way you want to work? If you've ever thought about starting nonprofit therapy, building a coaching business, or using your clinical skills in a new way but you're unsure what the business structure can actually look like, this one's for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Lawson, a licensed therapist who took a path most clinicians are never shown. We talk about the shift that helped her turn years of nonprofit therapy experience into a new coaching business, the questions therapists ask when they realize private practice isn't the only option, and what changes when you understand how to build something sustainable from the start. We also look at what nonprofit therapy really means, how a nonprofit group can create access to different revenue options, and why mentorship matters when you're building something new. In this episode, you'll learn: How a nonprofit model can support a sustainable therapy practiceWhy nonprofit doesn't mean no profitWhat therapists need to understand about legal structure, licensing, and payHow Lauren turned her lived experience into a coaching businessWhy private practice isn't the only next step for cliniciansWhat to consider before creating a nonprofit in your stateHow mentorship helped Lauren move faster with more clarityYou don't have to choose between doing meaningful work and building something sustainable. When you understand the options available to you, you can create a path that supports your income, your impact, and the way you want to serve. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the Perfectly Profitable Niche Workshop | JULY 14 Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

    26 min

  2. Jun 24

    AI For Therapists Who Want Better Marketing: How AI Copywriting, Online Coaching, and Business Systems Work Together To Save Time [Ep 103]

    If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT or another AI tool to write your captions, emails, webinar copy, or launch content and the result sounded generic or disconnected from your clients, this episode will help you understand what is going wrong. In this episode, I’m talking about why generic AI keeps giving you generic content, and how better tools can help you create stronger marketing assets without building everything from scratch. You’ll learn: Why social media content sounds generic when your AI does not understand your audienceWhy copywriting frameworks matter if you want content that moves people toward a decisionHow email marketing becomes easier when your voice, offer, and client language are already built inHow a webinar funnel can come together faster when the strategy is not starting from a blank pageWhy better business systems help you stop wearing every hat before you are ready to hire a teamHow AI copywriting can support captions, emails, sales pages, and launch content.If you’re a therapist who wants to use AI in a way that supports your voice, offer, messaging, and coaching business, listen in. To working smarter with better systems, Carly Join the Perfectly Profitable Niche Workshop | JULY 14 Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

    15 min

  3. Jun 17

    The Unglamorous Truth About Predictable Revenue: Why High Ticket Offers, Client Retention, and Breaking Founder Dependence Are the Real Work [Ep 102]

    What if making more money isn’t actually the hard part? The real challenge is creating a business that continues to grow without demanding more of your time, energy, and attention every step of the way. Because at some point, the question stops being “How do I make more money?” and starts becoming, "How do I stop being the reason everything depends on me?" In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the systems, decisions, and lessons that helped me generate more than $5 million in sales and, more importantly, what it took to make that success repeatable year after year. You’ll learn: Why client retention is your most underrated marketing strategy.Why high ticket offers are the math behind repeatable millions and how to think about yours differentlyHow to identify whether founder dependence is quietly limiting your growthWhich business systems need to be in place before business scaling becomes sustainableHow lead generation becomes more sustainable when it's supported by the right infrastructureIf you've been searching for predictable revenue, smarter business scaling, and a way to finally break founder dependence, this episode is your invitation to stop pushing harder and start building smarter. To building something irresistible, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

    22 min

  4. Jun 10

    Episode 100 Celebration! How to Grow, Brand, and Automate Your Coaching Business on Social Media (Plus Snag Social Media Mastery Free) [Ep 101]

    In this special 100th episode of the Thriving Therapreneur Podcast, I’m taking a moment to celebrate this milestone with you and say the biggest thank-you for being here, listening, sharing, and growing alongside me. This is for the therapist who wants social media to feel clearer, more aligned, and less overwhelming. Inside, you’ll get support with: Understanding your brand archetype so your content feels more true to youCreating a brand story that helps people connect with your missionStrengthening your therapist branding so your online presence feels clear and cohesiveBuilding a smarter Instagram strategy that helps you show up with more directionImproving your therapist marketing without feeling like you have to force yourself onlineUsing private practice marketing tools in a way that supports the next version of your businessLearning how DM automation can help you connect with people more easilyGetting clearer systems for social media for therapists, so you always know what to post and whenToday is a celebration, but it is also a thank-you. If you’ve been here for one episode or all 100, this one is for you. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

    5 min

  5. Jun 3

    Build a Stronger Coaching Business: 3 Things That Create an Easy Yes Before Your Coaching Sales Call [Ep 100]

    You know that dream sales call where the client shows up already obsessed, and basically asking, “Where do I send the money?” That is the kind of sales experience every coach wants. But then there's the other calls. The “let me think about it” calls. The “I need to talk to my partner” calls. The ones where seems genuinely interested, then quietly disappears. And before you make that mean something about you, your coaching offer, or your ability to sell, let’s normalize something: no is part of sales. Not everyone is going to be a yes. They are not supposed to be. But when the ideal client is still hesitating, ghosting, or making price the problem, there is usually something deeper going on. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually creates an easy yes before someone ever gets on a sales call with you. We’ll look at the 3 main drivers behind that yes: trust, messaging, and transformation, especially in the world of therapist coaching. You’ll learn: Why hearing “no” does not automatically mean you are doing something wrongThe real reason some people show up ready to buy before you even mention the investmentHow trust is built before the sales conversation ever happensWhy consistency matters more than one perfect postWhy market research is the key to creating content that makes your ideal client feel deeply seenWhat makes an offer feel clear, specific, and easy to say yes toWhy people are not buying your calls, worksheets, or curriculum, they are buying the transformationThis episode is your reminder that selling does not have to feel like convincing, chasing, or performing. To building something irresistible, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

    21 min

  6. May 27

    Are You Accidentally Sabotaging Your Success? The 4 Business Fundamentals the Top 1% of Entrepreneurs Use to Sign Consistent Clients (And Get Predictable Revenue Every Month) [Ep 99]

    What if the thing keeping your business stuck is not a lack of strategy, but too many strategies? If you are a visionary entrepreneur, your brain is probably always scanning for the next idea, the next offer, or the next “this is what’s working now” strategy. Visionary brains are powerful. They see possibilities before other people do. But that same gift can also become the exact thing that pulls you off course. In this episode, I break down how your visionary brain can shift from your greatest asset into your biggest distraction, and what successful therapist business coaches continue to prioritize to create lasting business growth while everyone else keeps pivoting. In this episode, you'll learn: Why shiny object syndrome feels so convincing, especially when your current strategy is asking you to be patient, consistent, and emotionally regulatedHow to tell the difference between a real opportunity and your visionary brain trying to escape the fundamentalsWhat is relationship equity and why it's one of the most important investments you'll make as a business ownerWhy clear messaging, a simple sales process, and consistent visibility still work, even if the internet keeps trying to make them sound outdatedWhy your clinical background is the foundation of real thought leadership and why most therapist business coaches underestimate itWhy staying in your lane may be the exact leadership move your business needs nextIf you have been feeling scattered, second-guessing your strategy, or wondering if you need to burn everything down and start over because someone on Instagram said the old way is dead, this episode is your loving call-in. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

    21 min

  7. May 20

    AI for Small Business: How to Use Claude to Build Business Automations and Workflows (And How I Leverage AI Productivity to Run My 7 Figure Business in Two Days a Week) [Ep 98]

    Are you still carrying your business entirely in your head? If you have been watching other online coaches grow faster and wondering what you are missing, a lot of it comes down to one shift that most people keep putting off. In this episode, I share the ai for small business tools I use in my day to day workflows as a busy mom in the ai renaissance who does not spend all her time at a laptop. I talk about what using ai in business has actually changed for me, the time freedom it gave me, and what I wish I had known sooner. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to work smarter with workflows that keep you focused on the work only you can doWhat business automation actually looks like inside a coaching business that is actively growingHow ai productivity can give you back hours without adding more to your plateHow to use Claude as a beginner, including the simple starting point that made everything click for meWhich ai tools for coaches I actually use for content creation, SOPs, CRM, and podcast planningIf you’re ready to stop doing everything on your own, this episode will give you a tangible starting point and a clearer picture of what your business can look like on the other side of that decision. Pull up your notes app because you are going to want to write this down. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

    18 min

  8. May 13

    Not Getting Clients Consistently? The Money Making Activities Every Therapist Coach Needs to Prioritize (And the Cash Blitz Strategy That Puts It All Into Action) [Ep 97]

    What if working harder is not actually the answer to grow your coaching business? In this episode, I break down the difference between busy work and the money making actions that actually create results, and why effort alone is not leading to momentum for a therapist coach. I also share what a Cash Blitz is and how it's helped my clients achieve their revenue goals without working more hours. In this episode, you will learn: Why productivity can keep you stuck (and how to spot it)The role of business visibility when making offers that move your coaching business toward strategic growthHow to spot efforts that are revenue generating and know the perfect system to schedule them in your calendarHow a simple time audit can show you exactly where your hours are going each weekWhat many coaches and therapists miss when it comes to getting clients consistentlyThe money making strategy we want as coaches is hidden in our calendars. This episode will offer the first step to seeing them more clearly. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | May 11–15 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support Carly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

    19 min
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Welcome to The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast, where we empower therapists to outgrow the office and unlock their entrepreneurial potential. Hosted by Carly Hill, a licensed clinical social worker and 7 figure business mentor for therapists who are looking to achieve more freedom, flexibility, and security. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you thrive as both a therapist and a coach. Join us as we dive deep into the unique challenges and opportunities therapists face in today's dynamic healthcare landscape. From mastering the art of client attraction to navigating the complexities of running a successful practice, we cover it all. Whether you're a seasoned therapist looking to expand your services or a recent graduate seeking guidance on building a sustainable career, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical tips, innovative ideas, and real-world advice. Tune in to discover proven strategies for increasing your income, reclaiming your time, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of your clients. If you're ready to break free from the limitations of traditional therapy models and embark on a journey toward greater fulfillment, abundance, and freedom, The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast is your trusted companion every step of the way. Subscribe now and join our community of thriving Therapreneurs as we revolutionize the future of mental health and clinician freedom.

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