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Start a private practice month: Benita Thornhill on Starting a New Practice when Moving 3 times | POP 848
Are you potentially moving states while running your private practice? How can you build a practice anywhere and at any time? Can you start a successful solo practice while preparing to move?
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks about starting a new private practice when moving homes with Dr. Benita Thornhill.
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Dr. Benita Thornhill, PsyD, LPC specializes in helping couples, individuals, and groups with anxiety, relationships, and trauma. Dr. Thornhill holds licensure in the states of Virginia, Texas, and North Carolina. She works with Military, Civilian, Veterans, and their families. Dr. Thornhill also works with agencies and organizations to help create a workplace environment of wellness.
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In This PodcastFirst and foremost, make sure your paperwork is right.
Depending on the rules of your state, it is best to first start with getting a license to practice.
If you have a license in another state, you can apply off [of] that license to get [another] license [in a new state], but some states require you to take additional things, so it’s important to know what it is you need for that state.
Dr. Benita ThornhillGet your groundwork laid so that you can start applying for the rest, like insurance.
Look up the rules of the state that you are thinking of moving to, or opening a practice in, and make sure to discuss it with your attorney.
How to build a practice anywhereWhat are the main aspects of building a fresh private practice that you should aim to get right at the beginning of the journey?
1 – Figure out how you will form your business: an LLC or a PLLC, and so forth
2 – Open a separate bank account for your business to not mix with your private finances
3 – Create your website and a social presence for your private practice
4 – Become acquainted with basic marketing strategies and SEO
5 – Learn how to speak directly to the pain points that you are serving in your niche
[Learn] how to create [their] avatar so that you know who your ideal client is and you know the things that [your] ideal client is looking to solve. Dr. Benita Thornhill Gain traction in your solo practiceOnce your basics are set up, consider expanding the reach of your practice to move beyond direct clinical work and offer other services, like podcasts or e-courses.
Consider starting a blog, an email course, or even an app!
Additionally, find your circle. Running your successful private practice while working as a clinician is a lot easier when you have an inner circle rooting for and supporting you.
[Have] people that [you] can count on, that are pushing [you] to think differently. [Surround] yourself with other people that are entrepreneurs or [are] thinking like [how] you want to be is so important. Joe Sanok Benita’s advice to private practitionersInstead of feeling like you can’t do it, look for all the reasons that you can – and focus on them. Look for information to inspire you and take action to keep the momentum.
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