After-School CEO: How School SLPs Are Doubling Their Income Without Leaving Their 9-5

Daj Mitchell
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After-school CEO is the podcast for school SLPs who want to make more money, get their time back and build income (without leaving their 9-5). if you’ve ever thought: i want more income but i don’t have time i don’t know what i would even sell i don’t want to quit my job but i need more flexibility you’re in the right place.

  1. Jul 20

    the tech stack that runs my business in 2026

    Links to all tools here: https://www.yourslpdaj.com/blog/slp-business-tech-stack Summary: In this episode, Daj shares her favorite affordable tech tools for running a small business, focusing on automation, marketing, and content creation. She emphasizes budget-friendly options and how to integrate tools for seamless business operations. Key Topics: Affordable tech tools for small businessAutomation and integration of toolsBuilding an email list from scratchCost-effective solutions for solopreneursUsing Canva, Loom, Riverside, and ChatGPT Takeaways: Focus on tools that talk to each other to reduce friction.Prioritize lifetime licenses to keep expenses low.Start building your email list early for long-term growth.Use free or affordable tools like Canva and Loom for content creation.Automate your business processes to generate passive income.

  2. Jul 13

    email marketing mistakes (and how to fix it)

    Get 25% off your first year of Flodesk here: Get 25% off Flodesk Apply for business coaching HERE Summary: Daj shares her top email marketing mistakes and how to fix them, focusing on strategies to increase engagement, automation, and passive income. Key Topics: Call to action best practicesSegmentation and targetingAutomation sequences and nurture funnelsEmail design and readabilitySubject line optimization Takeaways: Limit calls to action to one per email for clarity.Segment your email list to send targeted, relevant content.Use automation sequences to nurture leads and build trust.Make emails skimmable with visuals, bullet points, and short paragraphs.Craft curiosity-driven subject lines to increase open rates. email marketing, automation, passive income, segmentation, call to action, email design, engagement, strategy

  3. Jul 6

    balancing work, life & business ft. Kate French, SLP

    Follow Kate on IG - https://www.instagram.com/itskatefrench/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet GRAB THE FREE DEBT PAY-OFF CALCULATOR Summary: In this episode, Kate French shares her journey as an SLP, balancing a full-time job, private practice, coaching, and her passions. She discusses how to manage multiple roles, set boundaries, and invest in yourself to grow both personally and professionally. Key Topics: Managing multiple roles as an SLP and entrepreneurStrategies for balancing work, private practice, and passionsSummer scheduling and setting boundaries for self-careInvesting in professional development and brandingFinding and niching your focus in speech therapyMoney mindset shifts from public sector to private practiceThe importance of peace and reflection in a busy career About Our Guest: Kate French is a speech-language pathologist, preschool-based clinician, and private practice owner who’s building her business after school hours. She specializes in early childhood communication, supporting children with autism, Down syndrome, complex speech sound disorders, AAC needs, and emerging literacy. Kate is passionate about helping children thrive while also reimagining what’s possible for SLPs by creating work that supports both financial growth and personal well-being. At the core of her work is a simple belief: peace is the point. She’s currently developing ideas for impactful resources that serve clinicians and families without sacrificing joy or alignment. SLP, private practice, coaching, work-life balance, entrepreneurship, SLP summer schedule, AI in speech therapy, money mindset, niche specialization, SLP self-care

  4. Jun 29

    3 business beginner must-haves for online business (oldie but a goodie)

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  5. Jun 22

    from full-time school SLP to full-time CEO ft. Hallie Sherman, SLP

    Follow Hallie on Instagram Summary: In this episode, Hallie Sherman shares her journey from a school-based SLP to a successful online entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of branding, delegation, and persistence in building a thriving business while balancing family life. Key Topics: Hallie's start on Pinterest and TPTCreating a personal brand and logoBalancing family life and entrepreneurshipDeciding when to go full-time with businessDelegation and hiring support staffHandling criticism and staying motivatedBuilding a membership communityScaling business with automation and systems SLP, entrepreneurship, TPT, branding, delegation, online business, speech therapy, membership, side hustle, work-life balance

  6. Jun 15

    stop speaking for free

    GRAB YOUR FREE SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: This episode focuses on how therapists can stop speaking for free and start valuing their expertise through strategic positioning, systems, and confidence. Daj shares personal experiences, practical tips, and introduces her Therapist Speaker Accelerator program to help therapists build a sustainable paid speaking career. Takeaways: Therapists need to value their expertise and stop giving away free speaking engagements.Positioning yourself with specific topics and outcomes increases perceived value.Having systems in place (rate structure, contracts, intake process) is crucial for professionalism.Not every opportunity needs to be unpaid; strategic free talks can lead to paid opportunities.Confidence in quoting rates and negotiating is essential for building a sustainable speaking career.

  7. Jun 14

    how one talk paid me 3 times

    GRAB YOUR FREE SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: This episode explores how therapists and speakers can turn a single speaking engagement into multiple income streams by building a strategic ecosystem. It emphasizes the importance of systems, automation, and nurturing relationships to maximize the value of speaking opportunities. Key Topics: Building a speaking ecosystem for long-term incomeThe importance of systems and automation in speaking engagementsStrategies for nurturing audience relationships post-speakingTurning one speaking gig into multiple revenue streamsThe role of backend systems in scaling speaking opportunities

  8. Jun 8

    ask this before agreeing to speak

    GRAB YOUR FREE SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: Daj shares essential questions therapists must ask before accepting speaking engagements to protect their expertise, ensure clarity, and maintain professional relationships. Learn how to approach contracts, negotiations, and logistics confidently. Key Topics: Questions to ask before accepting speaking gigsProtecting your intellectual property and rightsNegotiation strategies for therapistsUnderstanding contracts and payment termsManaging travel and cancellation policies

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After-school CEO is the podcast for school SLPs who want to make more money, get their time back and build income (without leaving their 9-5). if you’ve ever thought: i want more income but i don’t have time i don’t know what i would even sell i don’t want to quit my job but i need more flexibility you’re in the right place.

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