Episode 116: The Entrepreneurial Journey: Boundaries, Balance, and Building a Successful Practice [featuring Kathryn Esquer and Allie Joy]

🎙️ Just wrapped up a thought-provoking episode on the All Things Private Practice podcast featuring Kathryn Esquer and Allie Joy, founders of The Therapist Network and Co-Hosts of the "Am I A Bad Therapist" podcast. We dove deep into the world of entrepreneurial mental health professionals and what it takes to set and maintain boundaries in business and personal life. Here are the key takeaways: Boundaries are Key: Setting and Honoring Work-Life Boundaries—We discussed the critical role of communication and transparency when establishing and modifying boundaries in business partnerships and personal lives. Learn how being intentional about work habits, like how using phone limitations and screen time settings can preserve energy and maintain work-life balance. Consistency is Crucial: Building Sustainable Success—Kathryn and Allie stressed the need for intentionality and consistency in creating successful projects and businesses, emphasizing the importance of long-term commitment in podcasting and beyond. Discover how systems and boundaries play a pivotal role in maintaining consistency and establishing a unique dynamic in partnerships. Overcome Doubt: "Do It Scared, But Do It Well"—The episode contains invaluable advice for mental health professionals and entrepreneurs, encouraging them to embrace the motto "doubt yourself, do it anyway" in alignment with "do it scared." Explore the significance of deliberate intention, planning, and setup for success, and the impact of partnership in balancing energies and fostering a positive impact on businesses. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🎙️Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast 🎙️Spotify 🎙️Apple 🎙️YouTube Music ▶️ YouTube ✈️ Learn about Retreats 🗨️ Join the free Empowered Escape FB Community 🗨️ Join the free All Things Private Practice FB Community ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thanks to Our Sponsors: The Receptionist for iPad, Alma, & Therapy Notes ✨ The Receptionist for iPad: I want to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option. ✨ Alma: I want to thank Alma for sponsoring this episode. Alma makes it easy and financially rewarding to accept insurance. When you join their insurance program, you can get credentialed within 45 days and access enhanced reimbursement rates with major payers. They also handle all of your paperwork from eligibility checks to claim submissions, and they guarantee payment within two weeks of each appointment. You can also attract clients who are the right fit for your practice with a free profile in Alma's searchable directory. Additionally, Alma offers time-saving tools and administrative support, so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time delivering great care to your clients. Get your first month free with Alma by visiting helloalma.com/ATPP. ✨Therapy Notes: I want to thank Therapy Notes for sponsoring this episode. TherapyNotes™ is a complete practice management system with everything you need to manage patient records, schedule appointments, meet with patients remotely, create rich documentation, and bill insurance, right at your fingertips. Their streamlined software is accessible wherever and whenever you need it. Go to therapynotes.com and get 2 free months when you use code ATPP.