Brave and Well: Conversations helping mental health professionals build a sustainable, profitable & values-aligned business

Vanessa Newton
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Welcome to Brave and Well! On this podcast, host Vanessa Newton LCSW-S teaches mental health professionals how to build sustainable, profitable and values-aligned businesses. You’ll hear about decolonizing the business side of private practice and supporting the entrepreneur in the therapist. We’ll also invite fellow therapists and healers to share their stories. New episodes release on Tuesdays. Produced by Softer Sounds.

  1. 9月30日

    How Delegating Tasks Can Transform Your Practice with Jennifer Crawford and Meredith Eaton of Move Forward Virtual Assistants

    As therapists and small business owners, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we have to do it all ourselves. But here’s the truth: doing everything on your own isn’t sustainable—and it definitely isn’t scalable. Today, I’m talking to Jennifer Crawford and Meredith Eaton of Move Forward Virtual Assistants about delegation as a superpower. Tune in to hear about: How to calculate the real ROI of hiring an assistantThe most common (and most helpful) tasks therapists delegateThree smart questions to ask when you’re ready to hireHow to be better at delegatingThe benefits of hiring a specialized VA who’s trained in mental health administrationIf you’ve been feeling stretched thin or wondering when to bring in support, this conversation is for you.    More from Jennifer and Meredith: Move Forward Virtual Assistants https://moveforwardvirtualassistants.com/More from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on Instagram @braveandwellSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for my course — From Therapist to CEOBook a Brave Boss VIP dayGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    39 分钟

  2. 9月16日

    Demystifying Insurance: Answering Your Billing Questions with Jeremy Zug of Practice Solutions

    Dealing with insurance can be one of the most confusing—and costly—parts of running a mental health practice. From clawbacks and claim denials to underpayments and long look-back periods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we invited Jeremy Zug on the podcast this week. Jeremy Zug is a nationally-recognized expert in insurance billing and revenue cycle management, with a distinguished career driving financial health and operational excellence for mental health professionals. He also co-founded Practice Solutions with his wife Kathryn in 2017. Tune in to learn about: Why clawbacks happen (and how to minimize their impact)How to decide which payers to work withStrategies for negotiating higher reimbursement ratesThe shift toward value-based care and what it means for youHow to troubleshoot (and prevent) claim denials  If you want clarity and confidence in navigating insurance and billing, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Mentioned in the episode: Serif HealthSimple PracticeTherapy NotesCheckpoint EHRMore from Jeremy: www.practicesol.comhttps://www.instagram.com/practicesolutionsbillinghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/practice-solutions-llc/More from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on Instagram @braveandwellSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for my course — From Therapist to CEOBook a Brave Boss VIP dayGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    51 分钟

  3. 9月2日

    The Hidden Keys to a Profitable Practice with Brie Chrisman of Boss Co

    Welcome back to Brave and Well! In this episode, I’m joined by operations expert Brie Chrisman for a powerful conversation on why the behind-the-scenes structure of your practice is just as important as the client work you do. Brie is the founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management company that works 100% virtually. With over 15 years of experience in the project management and operations fields, she has revolutionized the way businesses operate by introducing the solution for overwhelm for CEOs. Her commitment to being human-first has led her to serving CEOs in the mental health field. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by systems, struggled with inconsistent referrals, or wondered how to make your practice more sustainable and profitable, this one’s for you. Tune in to hear about: How standard operating procedures (SOPs) can dramatically reduce overwhelmWhat to do when potential clients say, “these rate are too high”Why referrals may have slowed down this year—and strategies to bring in new clientsThe overlooked importance of intake forms in building trust and efficiencyHow to spot and fix hidden profit leaks in your practice  More from Brie and Boss Co: https://heybossco.com/https://www.instagram.com/hey_bossco/https://www.facebook.com/heybosscohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-chrisman/  More from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on Instagram @braveandwellSign up for the Brave and Well newsletter  Work with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for my course — From Therapist to CEOBook a Brave Boss VIP dayGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    59 分钟

  4. 2024/09/03

    Mapping Your Client Journey: How to Create a Seamless Intake Process & Answer Client Questions with Confidence

    Have you ever taken on a new client, then gotten into your first session and realized it wasn’t a good fit? In this episode, we’re exploring the client journey from the moment someone starts looking for a therapist to their first session in your (virtual) office. Tune in to learn the key steps you can take to create a seamless and welcoming intake process. In less than 30 minutes, I’ll walk you through how to: Identify what your client needsBuild a welcoming intake processAnswer client questions clearly & confidentlyStreamline your operations to boost retention& Continuously improve your process over time  Mentioned in the episode: Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticePrivate Practice CircleGroup Practice CircleMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    31 分钟

  5. 2024/08/20

    3 Things I’d Do Differently If I Was Starting My Therapy Business Now

    I’ve been a working therapist for a over decade, and in that time I’ve worked in schools, private practice, group practice, therapy tech (at my company Social Note), and as a clinical supervisor. Across those positions, I’ve learned a lot about building a therapy business that supports you and your clients. So in today’s episode I’m sharing what I’d do differently if I was getting started right now — including one of my biggest business regrets from my early years. Tune in to learn from my successes and my mistakes. You’ll hear about: Why fall is my favorite season in private practiceThe power of retreats, workshops & support groupsHow to hit the ground running with relationship-buildingThe importance of establishing (& sticking to) your nicheThe money shift that made a big impact for my business  Mentioned in the episode: Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticePrivate Practice CircleGroup Practice CircleMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    28 分钟

  6. 2024/08/13

    5 Creative Ways to Market Your Therapy Practice

    Lately it feels harder than ever to market yourself and stand out as a private practice therapist. Doesn’t it? I’m hearing this from many of my Brave & Well clients, and I want to help! So today I’m sharing five ways to creatively market your practice, so you can continue to do the work that you love without burning yourself out in this era of Therapy Tech. In this episode, I walk you through how to leverage your assets, creatively maximize your specialties, generate revenue, and meet your clients where they’re at in the process. Tune in for practical advice covering: Why I’m focusing on SEO strategy over social media strategyEasy passive income ideasWays to implement & set up package pricingHow to use pay-over-time merchants to support clientsWhy I’m setting up intensives, modality-specific pricing, and flexible formatsHow to create a learning library or subscription model for easy, recurring incomeNew ways LinkedIn can help grow your business And if you enjoy this episode, please share it with your therapist friends, and leave us a five-star rating and review!   Mentioned in the episode: Episode 25: SEO, AI & Digital Marketing for Therapists with Kristie PlantingaKlarnaKambria Evans & the EMDR Intensive Design KitSquarespace memberships  More from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletter  Work with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    31 分钟

  7. 2024/07/02

    How I Saved My Group Practice (& Myself)

    Welcome back to Brave and Well Podcast! Today I’m returning to the mic to share where I’ve been for the past few months… including how I brought my group practice (and myself) back from the brink of many challenges this spring. Tune in to hear about: What happens when a business faces financial challengesWhy I decided to get help from outside my regular support networkHow it feels to downsize your admin team & take tasks backFilling the holes in your offerings to raise revenueWays I changed our hiring practices & compensation structuresPracticing transparency with your teamHow to create KPIs that help everyone improveWhere my group practice is at now  Mentioned in the episode: Brave & Well Episode 10: The CEO Mindset — How to build & maintain an empowered team in your practice with Brandy MabraA CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey TaylorMore from Brave & Well: Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with me! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO & get 10% off with the code PODCASTGet templates, tools and more in the Brave & Well shop!

    36 分钟

  8. 2024/03/19

    What It’s Like to Co-Own a Business with Your Partner — with my husband Bryan Newton

    This week on the Brave & Well podcast, I am joined by none other than my husband, Bryan Newton! Bryan joins me to share his story and to talk about how we co-founded a small tech company as parents of small children. Together we explore the realities of running multiple businesses, raising a family, and pivoting time and time again. Tune in as we explore: Bryan’s journey into software engineeringWhy we started our company togetherWhat it’s like to be founders of color without VC-funding or generational wealthWhat’s next for us  More from Vanessa & Bryan: Learn about SocialNoteFollow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterWork with Vanessa! Get my workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private PracticeSign up for From Therapist to CEO

    53 分钟
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Welcome to Brave and Well! On this podcast, host Vanessa Newton LCSW-S teaches mental health professionals how to build sustainable, profitable and values-aligned businesses. You’ll hear about decolonizing the business side of private practice and supporting the entrepreneur in the therapist. We’ll also invite fellow therapists and healers to share their stories. New episodes release on Tuesdays. Produced by Softer Sounds.

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