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Overcoming a Slow Start to Solo Practice and How to Change that with Beliza Perez | POP 847
Where should you spend your money in your first 6 to 12 months of private practice? Are you currently in your initial years of solo practice? Where should you invest your money for the best chance of success?
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks about overcoming a slow start to solo practice and how to change that with Beliza Perez.
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Meet Beliza PerezBeliza is a young but experienced therapist with a blended therapy style. She lost her father in adolescence and knows the difference that therapy could have made for her at that difficult time. This desire to make a difference in a child’s life has driven her to be a therapist and helps her to connect to her clients. She has followed her calling with excitement and joy.
She is a qualified supervisor for the state of Florida and has been invigorated by helping young therapists gain valuable experience. Her most exciting work has been in her practice in Oviedo with children, siblings, and parents.
Visit Beliza’s website, see her Therapy Den profile, connect on LinkedIn, and email her at beliza@myoviedocounselor.com
In This PodcastIn her previous job, Beliza knew that the 9-5 40-hour workweek was not the way that she wanted to spend her career.
I just knew that there was more out there for me, I just didn’t know exactly what that looked like.
Beliza PerezWhen her contract was reviewed, Beliza saw what her future pay would look like on this salary, and it wasn’t viable for her and the life that she wanted to build for herself.
Almost overnight, she jumped into solo practice.
I was both terrified and excited and nervous but I also knew that there was more out there for me, and the best version of me was not where I was.
Beliza Perez Overcoming the initial struggle yearsThe first two years were the worst two years for Beliza’s private practice.
It wasn’t until about year four when I actually got a consultant and I paid somebody that everything changed.
Beliza PerezHer consultant showed her the best way to go about things, which skyrocketed her success, and helped her to plan her way forward with the next best steps.
What worked wellIt also adds to your reputation and who you are as a person, as well as a business person and a clinician.
Beliza Perez Where to spend your moneyWhen you are launching your private practice, according to what’s viable with your finances, consider:
Instead of it just being, “Go big or go home” … I was literally breathing, eating, [and] sleeping my solo practice. Nothing else existed and I ended up getting myself sick.
Beliza PerezTake care of yourself. If you are running a business as a solo practice owner, you need to invest in yourself as part of your business strategy! You cannot work well if you do not rest well.
There is a balance between working well and caring for yourself, and the success of each depends on you making space between them.
So many of us don’t have that, that I think if you cultivate that [work-life balance] early on, I think that is a game-changer in and of itself.
Beliza Perez Beliza’s advice to private practitionersYou can always pivot! There are different options ready for you, so experiment whenever you hit a dead-end and keep shifting. Be open to the pivot.
Sponsors mentioned in this episode:Joe Sanok helps counselors to create thriving practices that are the envy of other counselors. He has helped counselors to grow their businesses by 50-500% and is proud of all the private practice owners that are growing their income, influence, and impact on the world. Click here to explore consulting with Joe.
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