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Bad Therapist blog.
SCRIPTS INCLUDED! How to Keep Your Intake Calls Under 10 Minutes, Reliably Book Clients, and Handle Objections without Falling into the Trap of Trying to Prove Yourself
Let’s get clear on the purpose of the initial call you have with a potential client. Too often that first call is something like a mini therapy session—it does not need to be this way. You can keep your initial calls under ten minutes every time and get “yes’s” more reliably. SCRIPTS INCLUDED!
Three Different Ways To Set Your Fee (spoiler, do all three!)
As therapists, we’ve all got a money story that we live by. One that has been ingrained in us throughout our lives and it becomes especially prominent when we look at setting fees for our services. But what happens when that no longer serves us in our business? Here’s three ways you can move past your money story when setting your fees!
What is a healthy number of clients per week?
What’s your “ideal” number of clients? How did you arrive at that number? If you’re like me, it was probably because that’s the way you think you’re going to make the maximum amount of money without burning yourself out. But what if there was another way to look at it?
Nothing New to Say
Do you ever feel like you have nothing new or original to say? Maybe you started writing a blog or Instagram caption only to realize someone else already talked about your topic. So why should you speak up? Because of THIS. Check it out here.
Creating an authentic website that works
If you speak to everyone, you will work with no one. It’s important to know that when you marketing your business through your website, you need to be talking to someone specific. Listen, you can’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and you shouldn’t want to be. Focus on bringing in your dream clients, and not attracting just anyone.
3 things that made the biggest difference early on
Since coaching other therapists, I often get asked about what things helped me the most in business. In this post, I’m sharing 3 tips that have made a world of difference for me, that I would highly recommend you try as well.
“Everything you can see, you can have. Money, everything.”
Our thoughts around money have a huge impact on our lives and businesses. Maybe, like me, your negative money mindset started in childhood. But the important part to know is that you can change your money mindset, and in this post, we explore how our mindset around money affects us and how to change it.
Is it crazy to quit my side hustle during a pandemic?
You don’t love your side hustle, but it brings in the money. Is it crazy to quit during a pandemic, to go full-time with your practice?
What holds us back from taking these kinds of risks and staying in the safety zone? Find out in this post.
Yelling at the ground
During meditation, a strong image entered my mind. I was kneeling on the ground screaming for something to grow.
Have you ever just felt behind? Like all of your business friends are successful while you feel stuck and stagnant? If you feel that way, you are not alone. I’ve been there, and I invite you to read this post for encouragement and advice.
Find your soul client
Do you ever find yourself dealing with self-doubt? That voice inside your head saying, “I’m not qualified. I don’t know enough. There are already so many people that specialize in ______. Where would I find those clients? I’m not sure if I’m even good at this. ”
It’s ok, but don’t let it hold you back. Read this post for the support you need.