Are you interested in working with adults? Are you interested in learning from a fairly new SLP who built a specialty practice to full-time within six months? Katie Brown, who is joining me in this episode, is who you want to hear from if either of these (or both) are of interest to you! Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. She owns a private practice called Neuro Speech Solutions which specializes in therapy for adults with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders. Katie is passionate about providing meaningful, functional therapy to those with aphasia and cognitive impairments related to stroke and TBI. Outside of her private practice, Katie is active in the SLP community. She is an advocate for person-centered care and creates digital materials aiming to help other medical SLPs feel more confident in providing personally relevant therapy. Katie is a mentor for the Start Your Private Practice Program and an SLP consultant for the aphasia app company, Tactus Therapy. She volunteers for several non-profits and provides a monthly workshop for brain injury survivors. In this conversation, Katie and I talk about what happens when SLPs decide that they've had it in traditional settings and want to work outside of the box. We also get into how she got started in her specialty, what it took to grow her private practice so quickly, and so much more. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
Katie is a shining example of what is possible in private practice. She followed the step-by-step plan, did the work, and built a private practice that she's proud of by being a part of the Start Your Private Practice program. She is one of my top success stories, and I'm very proud of what she's done! If you were inspired by Katie or have questions about the program and whether it's right for you, please reach out to Katie via Instagram. You can find her @NeuroSpeechSolutions - https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions! If you are ready to get started with starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist so that you will be notified as soon as we re-open the doors to the Start Your Private Practice System. I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity. Resources Mentioned: https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/ https://www.neurospeechsolutions.com/slps https://www.instagram.com/neurospeechsolutions https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Me on Instagram Follow Me on Facebook Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated! 
Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. She owns a private practice called Neuro Speech Solutions which specializes in therapy for adults with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders. Katie is passionate about providing meaningful, functional therapy to those with aphasia and cognitive impairments related to stroke and TBI. Outside of her private practice, Katie is active in the SLP community. She is an advocate for person-centered care and creates digital materials aiming to help other medical SLPs feel more confident in providing personally relevant therapy. Katie is a mentor for the Start Your Private Practice Program and an SLP consultant for the aphasia app company, Tactus Therapy. She volunteers for several non-profits and provides a monthly workshop for brain injury survivors. 
Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP
Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, The Independent Clinician. She has written articles for The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017). You'll find her online in the SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program. episode sponsored by:
This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.
If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school! Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar. 
There are so many benefits to having a private practice, but one of the most desirable benefits is the ability to have a flexible schedule. Kelsey Martin, who is joining me in this episode, knows all about the balance that private practice can offer. She created a private practice so that she could spend as much time as possible with her young children while financially providing for her family as an SLP and business owner. Kelsey is the owner of Playful Communication in Waxhaw, North Carolina. She specializes in serving the pediatric population and particularly enjoys working with children ages birth to 5 and those that have Down syndrome like her sweet boy, Isaac. Kelsey is married to Nate, and they have two beautiful children - Isaac and Rae. Her kiddos are her inspiration for her private practice and the flexibility it allows. She keeps her practice "small on purpose" to allow her to be with her children and show up for all of life's big and little moments with them! Kelsey explains in the episode that she “struck gold” because she was able to build something that is perfect for her and her family, so we dive into how she started her private practice, what her days look like, why she is staying small right now and so much more. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
I love that Kelsey has consistently trusted the timing of her life and the growth of her private practice. She is using her private practice as a vehicle to take control of her professional, personal and financial life while helping herself and her family. I can’t wait to see what she does next! Being able to help her throughout her journey has been so amazing. She was once in the Start Your Private Practice program, but she has now moved onto my higher-level program which is helping her get to the six-figure level and grow her private practice. If you're already earning about $2,000 a month in private practice, and you need help increasing your income, hiring a terrific team, getting systems in place and becoming a CEO, head on over to sixfigureprivatepractice.com. My FREE webinar for established private practitioners, How to Grow Your Private Practice to the Six Figure Level and Beyond, is on June 15th at 9pmEST! Resources Mentioned: Sixfigureprivatepractice.com www.playfulcommunication.com facebook.com/playfulcommunication https://www.instagram.com/playfulcommunication Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Me on Instagram Follow Me on Facebook Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated! 
Kelsey Martin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kelsey Martin is the owner of Playful Communication in Waxhaw, North Carolina. She specializes in serving the pediatric population and particularly enjoys working with children ages birth to 5 and those that have Down syndrome like her sweet boy, Isaac. Kelsey is married to Nate, and they have two beautiful children - Isaac and Rae. Her kiddos are her inspiration for her private practice and the flexibility it allows. She keeps her practice "small on purpose" to allow her to be with her children and show up for all of life's big and little moments with them! 
Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP
Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, The Independent Clinician. She has written articles for The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017). You'll find her online in the SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program. Episode sponsored by:
This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.
If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school! Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar. 
Have you ever thought about the cost of not starting a private practice? Have you thought about it both in terms of the money you could be earning and also the time you could be spending doing things you love? One reason why SLPs put off starting private practices is that they worry that they need a lot of money for startup costs. In this episode, I am flipping the script and talking about the cost of not starting your private practice. We tend to think about financial costs, but there are also time costs, psychological costs, and emotional costs. I am breaking down each of these! In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
By saying no and deciding not to get set up, you have lost out on some income that you could have had in your bank account! I want you to commit to starting your private practice now. Stop waiting! You are qualified, and I can help you with the business aspect of it. If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head on over to www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist . You will be notified as soon as we open the doors again! I cannot wait to help you. If you are not sure if The Start Your Private Practice Program can help you, DM me on Instagram @IndependentClinician to talk about it! Resources Mentioned: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Me on Instagram Follow Me on Facebook Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated!
Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP
Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, The Independent Clinician. She has written articles for The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017). You'll find her online in the SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program. episode sponsored by:
This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.
If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school! Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar. 
Have you ever wanted to create and sell a resource for SLPs in addition to your private practice offerings? In this episode, I am joined by Ardith Wuckert. She is currently in the process of diversifying her private practice income streams, so we are getting into how she is doing that through digital paid resources. Creating and selling digital resources is a great way to add another income stream AND help other SLPs. I think we can all agree that is a win-win! Ardith Wuckert is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about all things speech! She is an evidence-based clinician that applies the latest research and proven practices to her intervention approach. Ardith opened Speak Easy Speech Therapy to bring her dream of connecting with families to a fun, engaging and comfortable environment come true. She has been in private practice since 2016 providing in-home and clinic-based speech, language and specialized orofacial myofunctional therapy services to a variety of adults and children throughout New Hampshire. She also has a home-based clinic in Nashua and offers school-based therapy as well as teletherapy services to her clients. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
I am such a huge fan of multiple streams of income and also solving problems for yourself and for others. This episode is such a good reminder to keep increasing income as well as impact top of mind. I highly recommend signing up for Ardith’s newsletter or browsing the programs that she has available to purchase! She can help you make speech therapy a little bit easier. If you want help starting your speech therapy private practice, head over to startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist. Once you’ve entered your information, keep your eyes peeled on your inbox for an invitation to join once enrollment opens again! Resources Mentioned: https://speakeasyslp.net https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyspeechtherapy/ http://easydoesitspeech.com/ https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Me on Instagram Follow Me on Facebook Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated! 
Ardith Wuckert
Ardith Wuckert is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about all things speech! She is an evidence-based clinician that applies the latest research and proven practices to her intervention approach. Ardith opened Speak Easy Speech Therapy to bring her dream of connecting with families to a fun, engaging and comfortable environment come true. She has been in private practice since 2016 providing in-home and clinic-based speech, language and specialized orofacial myofunctional therapy services to a variety of adults and children throughout New Hampshire. She also has a home-based clinic in Nashua and offers school-based therapy as well as teletherapy services to her clients.
Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP
Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, The Independent Clinician. She has written articles for The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017). You'll find her online in the SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program. episode sponsored by:
This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.
If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school! Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar. 
Are you waiting until you have all of your ducks in a row before you start your private practice? I hear this a lot because many SLPs are concerned about timing especially if they are in the middle of moving. I totally get that, but there are definitely things you can do to get started whether you are physically moving or just moving into private practice. In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Donnelly, and we are talking about her journey into private practice which actually began when she moved to a new city! Nicole Donnelly is the owner of Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC located in New Buffalo, MI. She has always had a dream of opening her own practice but never truly believed it was more than a dream. She is pleased to announce that she decided to take a leap in July 2020, join Start Your Private Practice, and not look back. Her dream is finally her reality and she feels so blessed to have the opportunity to change the lives of children and families in her community through her private practice, Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC. At Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC, her mission is to better the lives of children and their families by providing high-quality speech-language therapy services in a private practice setting. A sunflower typically produces greater than 1,000 seeds. Just as a sunflower produces seeds, a Speech-Language Pathologist produces seeds of knowledge, advice, and guidance so that together, as a team, they can help children reach their full potential. Throughout the life of a sunflower, it grows toward the sun. The goal of her practice is to provide children with the nurture and nutrients needed to become successful communicators as they, too, grow toward the sun. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:
When Nicole moved to a new city, she decided to create a new job for herself instead of looking for a new job. With the help of my Start Your Private Practice program, she is now very happy and her clients are too! Nicole is proof that you can get up and running quickly and fill a void in your community. I hope you learn a lot from this episode especially if you find yourself in a similar season. Even if you are not in the middle of moving, Nicole has such great advice for those starting a private practice! We are re-opening enrollment for Start Your Private Practice this week! Click here to join us: www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com! Resources Mentioned: www.sunflowerspeechtherapyllc.com https://www.facebook.com/SunflowerSpeechTherapy.NicoleDonnelly https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerspeechtherapyllc https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Candy-Apple-Speech www.PrivatePracticeCourse.com Where We Can Connect: Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Me on Instagram Follow Me on Facebook Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many guests and topics lined up, and I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Plus, it allows other SLPs like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. It is so easy and so appreciated! 
Nicole Donnelly
My name is Nicole Donnelly and I am the owner of Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC located in New Buffalo, MI. I have always dreamed of opening my own practice but never truly believed it was more than a dream. I am so pleased to announce that I decided to take the leap in July 2020 and join Jena's course, Start Your Private Practice and I haven't looked back. My dream is finally my reality and I am so blessed to have this opportunity to change the lives of children and families in my community through my private practice, Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC. At Sunflower Speech Therapy, LLC, our mission is to better the lives of children and their families by providing high quality speech language therapy services in a private practice setting. A sunflower typically produces greater than 1,000 seeds. Just as a sunflower produces seeds, a Speech Language Pathologist produces seeds of knowledge, advice and guidance so that together, as a team, we can help your child reach their full potential. Throughout the life of a sunflower, it grows toward the sun. Our goal is to provide children with the nurture and nutrients needed to become successful communicators as they, too, grow toward the sun. 
Host: Jena H. Castro-Casbon, MS, CCC-SLP
Jena is a private-practice consultant who has helped thousands of speech-language pathologists start and grow their own private practices through her company, The Independent Clinician. She has written articles for The ASHA Leader and Presented at ASHA Connect (2017). You'll find her online in the SLP Private Practice Beginners Facebook Group and in her premium programs, The Start Your Private Practice System and the Grow Your Private Practice Coaching Program. episode sponsored by:
This episode was brought to you by my premium program The Start Your Private Practice System.
If you’ve been thinking starting a private practice full-time or "on the side" I encourage you to sign up for my FREE TRAINING. I’ll make sure you know everything more in a free 60 minute presentation than you ever learned in grad school! Visit startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar. |
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