The Dietitian Success Podcast | Business & Marketing for Dietitians

Krista Kolodziejzyk
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The Dietitian Success Podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving, fulfilling business as a dietitian entrepreneur.Whether you’re starting a private practice, exploring consulting or freelance work, or growing a business of your own, this podcast is here to support you with practical strategies and real-world insights.Each week, your host, Krista Kolodziejzyk, RD, MPH, MBA, shares actionable business strategies, marketing insights, and honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business as a dietitian. You’ll also hear from dietitians who are doing things differently—creating impactful, sustainable businesses across a variety of niches and practice settings.Through Dietitian Success Center, Krista and her team support dietitians with the tools, education, and community to succeed in business:Practitioner Membership – A comprehensive library of evidence-based client handouts, resources, and continuing education to help you save time, feel more confident, and deliver high-quality care in your practice. Entrepreneurship Membership – Strategic training, coaching, and resources for dietitians looking to start, grow, and streamline a business that feels aligned and sustainable. Learner Membership & Exam Prep Support – Study tools and resources designed to help future dietitians build confidence and succeed on their registration exams.Krista brings a unique perspective as a dietitian entrepreneur—she’s built a leading membership platform for dietitians, led and scaled a growing team, and worked with major brands in the food and beverage industry.If you’re looking for practical strategies, real talk, and a supportive space to grow your business, you’re in the right place.Hit play and let’s take your dietitian business to the next level!

  1. 6D AGO

    230: Business Overwhelm, When to Start a Group Program, and Rethinking Your Business After Life Changes

    In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I answer three common questions that come up again and again for dietitian entrepreneurs. We talk about what to do when you feel overwhelmed by everything you could be doing in your business, how to know if you're ready to launch a group program, and how to rethink your business when life circumstances change. Inside, we cover: Why business overwhelm happens for almost every entrepreneur (and why it’s not a personal failure)The PLATE Framework for prioritizing what actually matters in your businessHow to move from analysis paralysis to actionThe difference between priorities vs. tasks when planning business projectsWhy having a clear vision for your business makes decision-making easierWhen it actually makes sense to start a group programWhy group programs require an audience firstCreative ways dietitians have successfully filled group programs (even without an email list)How to start building an audience while you’re still working with clients one-on-oneWhat to do when your business stops feeling aligned with your lifeWhy life changes (like maternity leave) often require rethinking your business designDifferent business models dietitians can explore as their goals evolveHow I redesigned parts of my own business after having kidsWhether you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list or wondering what the next stage of your business should look like, this episode will help you step back, get clear, and move forward. Links:  Check out the *NEW* Entrepreneurship Tier of Dietitian Success Center https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/entrepreneurshipfordietitians Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/Connect with @kristako.rd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/If you're a dietitian looking for more tools to support your practice, we’ve created a Free Starter Kit with client handouts, PES statement & Motivational Interviewing cheat sheets, and our RD community: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/

    26 min

  2. MAR 19

    229: Raising Your Rates, My Favorite Business Books, and What Finally Worked on Instagram

    In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m sharing a little personal update as I return from maternity leave and settle into a new season of life with two kids at home. I also introduce a new Q&A-style format for the podcast and walk through three topics that come up constantly in the world of dietitian entrepreneurship: raising your rates, my favorite business books, and what’s actually been driving our recent Instagram growth at Dietitian Success Center. Inside, we cover: The question many dietitians struggle with: “What if raising my rates makes my services inaccessible?”Practical ways to maintain accessibility (like sliding scales) without undercharging for your expertiseMy three favorite business books and why they’ve shaped how I think about entrepreneurshipThe content shift that helped us go from 10K to 18K followers in a few monthsWhether you’re navigating pricing decisions, looking for new business ideas, or trying to figure out social media growth, this episode offers a mix of personal reflections and practical insights for dietitian entrepreneurs. Links: Check out the *NEW* Entrepreneurship Tier of Dietitian Success Center https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/entrepreneurshipfordietitians Join the waitlist for The Dietitian Success Summit (2026): https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/the-dietitian-success-summit-2026 Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/Connect with @kristako.rd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/If you're a dietitian looking for more tools to support your practice, we’ve created a Free Starter Kit with client handouts, PES statement & Motivational Interviewing cheat sheets, and our RD community: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/

    41 min

  3. MAR 10

    228: From Hospital RD to Sports Nutrition CEO - How Sandra Kilmartin Built (and Is Scaling) No Sweat Nutrition

    In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with Sandra Kilmartin, RD and founder of No Sweat Nutrition in Squamish, BC - to unpack how she went from “I never pictured myself as an entrepreneur” to full-time private practice owner and now team lead. Sandra shares how her niche found her (trail + ultrarunning), what finally gave her the confidence to leave her hospital role, and how she’s growing a local, athlete-focused business the smart way. Inside, we cover: The moment Sandra decided to bet on her practice (and why no decision has to be permanent)Choosing and deepening a niche: endurance athletes to trail/ultrarunning, without excluding other sportsWhat’s working for local marketing: an SEO heavy website, community talks, running store partnerships, and referrals with coaches/physios/MDsHow she’s building ED-informed competency (training & weekly supervision) to better serve athlete clientsHer move from solo to team: hiring contractors, mentoring RDs, and keeping care consistent while she travelsTime + ops: CEO Mondays, client days Tues–Fri, and simple systems that prevent weekend overwhelmIdeas in the pipeline: an ultra race-day nutrition planner, webinars, and future cohort programs (think “Vancouver Marathon prep”)Whether you’re running a province/state-based practice or dreaming up a sports niche, this convo is packed with practical, repeatable strategies to grow - without burning out. Links:  Check out the *NEW* Entrepreneurship Tier of Dietitian Success Center https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/entrepreneurshipfordietitians Follow Sandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosweatnutrition/ Check out Sandra's website: https://nosweatnutrition.ca/Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/Connect with @kristako.rd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/

    39 min

  4. MAR 3

    227: Turning 1:1 Coaching into a Scalable Group Program with Kim Tirapelle, RD (Active Bariatric Nutrition)

    In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with Kim Tirapelle, RD, CSSD, founder of Active Bariatric Nutrition, to talk about how she transformed her one-on-one private practice into a scalable group program — Bariatric Strong. Kim has built an incredibly successful business by combining two highly specialized areas of expertise: bariatric nutrition and sports nutrition. In this conversation, she shares how she found her niche, grew her business through podcasting (her top referral source!), and launched her first group program designed to help post-bariatric clients build strength, muscle, and confidence. Inside, we cover: How Kim combined bariatric and sports nutrition to create a truly unique nicheThe mindset shift that helped her stop doing one-off sessions and start selling high-value packagesHow podcasting became her #1 marketing channel (and why she doesn’t rely on Instagram reels)What it really looks like to build and launch your first group program from scratchLessons learned from her first launch — including metrics, mindset, and what she’s changing next timeHow she’s using her data to prepare for future launches and build toward a membership modelWhether you’re thinking about launching your first program, scaling your private practice, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at how a fellow dietitian entrepreneur built something truly sustainable — this episode is a must-listen. Links:  Check out the *NEW* Entrepreneurship Tier of Dietitian Success Center https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/entrepreneurshipfordietitians  Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activebariatric/  Check out the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast: https://activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast/ Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/Connect with Krista, your host (@kristako.rd) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/

    49 min

  5. FEB 24

    226: From Side Hustle to 6 Figures - How Sara Griffin Tripled Her Business Revenue Selling Online Courses

    In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with Sara Griffin, MS, RD, CNSC — founder of Edge Clinical Nutrition — to talk about how she’s grown her business from a small side hustle into a thriving, six-figure company. Sara’s story is packed with transparency, strategy, and tangible takeaways for every entrepreneur. Over the last year, she’s tripled her business revenue selling online courses and study guides — and she shares exactly how she did it. Inside, we cover: The key business and marketing shifts that took Sara from ~$30K to ~$100K in annual revenueHow switching tech platforms (and finally building an email funnel) completely changed the gameHow SEO, ChatGPT, and even Reddit and Facebook groups are driving new customers to her businessHer strategy for showing up authentically on Instagram and LinkedIn without feeling “salesy”The real-world schedule of a 24-hour-per-week, six-figure entrepreneurWhy showing up at in-person conferences is unlocking a whole new level of growthThis conversation is a masterclass in what’s possible when you combine a strong niche, smart systems, and consistent marketing. Whether you’re a course creator, private practice RD, or consultant, you’ll walk away with ideas to scale your impact — and your income — in 2026 and beyond. Links:  Check out the *NEW* Entrepreneurship Tier of Dietitian Success Center https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/entrepreneurshipfordietitians Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgeclinicalnutrition/Check out Sara's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@edgeclinicalnutritionCheck out Sara's CNSC Study Guide: https://edgenutrition.mykajabi.com/cnsc-study-guide Check out Sara's Nutrition Support Course: https://edgenutrition.mykajabi.com/nutrition-support-course-dietitian Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/Connect with @kristako.rd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/

    54 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    225: Taking Time Off Without Shutting Down Your Business (How to Plan a Maternity Leave, or Any Extended Leave, as a Dietitian Business Owner)

    Thinking about taking maternity leave, a sabbatical, or any kind of extended time off from your business? In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m walking you through exactly how I’m planning for my second maternity leave—plus what I’ve learned from the first time around. Whether you run a membership, course, private practice, or consulting business, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to keep things running without burning out (or shutting everything down). I’ll also share how you can make this work even if you don’t have a team. Inside, I’ll answer: How does my business model function, and what does my team do?How can dietitians with different business models (private practice, consulting, membership, course) approach extended leave?What felt the most overwhelming about planning for leave, and how did I work through it?How do you actually keep a business running while you’re not there?What does the pre-planning process and timeline look like?How am I personally planning to unplug, and what boundaries am I setting while I’m off?What’s one piece of advice I wish someone had told me before my first maternity leave as a business owner?This episode is here to remind you that there’s no “one right way” to do maternity leave (or any leave). The right way is whatever works for you, your family, and your business. Special Link: 📋 Share your input for our upcoming Entrepreneurship Membership Tier: Entrepreneurship Feedback & Needs Assessment Links: Join our FREE Starter Kit: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/ Become a member today: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/pricing Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/ Connect with @kristako.rd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/

    47 min

  7. 09/18/2025

    224: Social Media, SEO, ChatGPT & Referrals: Where Dietitians Should Focus Their Marketing Energy & Strategy That's Working

    What does marketing for dietitians look like in 2025 (and beyond) and where should you be focusing your energy for the future? In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with Ana Reisdorf, RD and founder of the RD's Who Thrive Facebook group, to break down the real trends we’re seeing across the industry. From social media growth (yes, it’s still possible - we've DOUBLED our Instagram followers in the past few months and I want to tell you exactly how) to SEO shifts, AI, and old-school referrals, we cover it all. Inside, you’ll learn: The strategies that are actually working for dietitians right nowHow to apply “if you know, you know” content to your marketingHow to talk about benefits vs. features in your marketingWhy word of mouth will never go out of styleThe role of websites, SEO/AEO, email, and podcasts in the 2026 marketing landscapeIf you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you’re “doing marketing wrong,” this episode is your permission slip to rethink what’s possible. Links: Fill in our DSC Entrepreneurship Membership - Re-Launch SurveyJoin our FREE dietitian communityBecome a Practitioner MemberFollow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram

    1h 8m

  8. 06/16/2025

    223: The Podcast is Taking a Hiatus! ... Here's Why

    In this short and honest solo episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I’m sharing why this podcast is going on a hiatus for a little while. I talk through what’s been going on behind the scenes and why I’m choosing to focus my energy elsewhere. If you’ve been a loyal listener - thank you, thank you, thank you. This podcast has been a huge part of how DSC has grown, and I’m so grateful for your support. Links: Join our FREE dietitian communityBecome a Practitioner MemberReach out on Instagram @kristako.rd Transcript Summary: [00:00:00] Welcome  [00:02:30] A Whirlwind Season of Life [00:06:15] When Something Has to Give [00:09:45] Re-Focusing on the Practitioner Membership [00:13:20] Reflections on Growth, Space, and Strategy [00:17:30] If You’re Feeling the Same Way… [00:20:10] What’s Next + Staying in the Loop

    22 min
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The Dietitian Success Podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving, fulfilling business as a dietitian entrepreneur.Whether you’re starting a private practice, exploring consulting or freelance work, or growing a business of your own, this podcast is here to support you with practical strategies and real-world insights.Each week, your host, Krista Kolodziejzyk, RD, MPH, MBA, shares actionable business strategies, marketing insights, and honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business as a dietitian. You’ll also hear from dietitians who are doing things differently—creating impactful, sustainable businesses across a variety of niches and practice settings.Through Dietitian Success Center, Krista and her team support dietitians with the tools, education, and community to succeed in business:Practitioner Membership – A comprehensive library of evidence-based client handouts, resources, and continuing education to help you save time, feel more confident, and deliver high-quality care in your practice. Entrepreneurship Membership – Strategic training, coaching, and resources for dietitians looking to start, grow, and streamline a business that feels aligned and sustainable. Learner Membership & Exam Prep Support – Study tools and resources designed to help future dietitians build confidence and succeed on their registration exams.Krista brings a unique perspective as a dietitian entrepreneur—she’s built a leading membership platform for dietitians, led and scaled a growing team, and worked with major brands in the food and beverage industry.If you’re looking for practical strategies, real talk, and a supportive space to grow your business, you’re in the right place.Hit play and let’s take your dietitian business to the next level!

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