The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast

What if scaling your group practice let you tuck your kids in at night? In this episode, I talk with Nicole McCance, a retired psychologist who built a 55-therapist practice in 3 years, while raising twins, and sold it. Now, she teaches her 5-step system to help other therapists grow as well. We break down how to hire your first clinician, fill their schedule, and use consult scripts that convert. If you’re hitting an income cap or...

Is your nervous system sabotaging your wealth-building efforts without you even realizing it? Nervous system regulation is the missing piece that most entrepreneurs overlook when trying to create sustainable wealth.

I see it all the time. Brilliant women who have the right strategies, who've invested in mentors and done all the "right things," but still aren't experiencing the overflow they desire. The truth? It's not about adding a...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the tech you think you need to start your coaching business? Breathe easy - because you do not need thousands of dollars for fancy websites, funnel systems, and shiny software to land your first client. I built my first coaching business with just pen and paper, a Google Doc, and an Instagram account. That's it! And guess what? I wasn't a tech wizard!

In today's episode, I'm cutting through the noise and b...

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Are you throwing money at ads without seeing results? Then you're in the right place because in today’s episode, I'm going to talk about paid advertising for coaches, and I'm sharing exactly what you need to have in place before running a single ad!

The first thing you need to know is it's not about spending more—it's about spending smart. I've watched too many entrepreneurs dump thousands into Facebook and Insta...

Are you tired of the silent burnout that comes from trying to be visible everywhere? The visibility power move I'm sharing today changed my business forever - and it's not what you think. Forget reels, funnels, or brand photoshoots. I'm talking about writing your book.

As someone who went from zero to bestselling author while running my seven-figure business, I quadrupled my email list and brought in an extra 10K monthly revenue aft...

Ever been told to start with a $97 course and work your way up to a high-ticket coaching program? I'm calling BS on that advice! Because the truth is starting with low-ticket offers is the long way, the hard way, and often the broke way.

Let’s break down the math: with a $47 ebook, you need 200+ sales to hit $10K a month. With a $5,000 program? Just 8 clients. That's it. I know what you're thinking – "Who's gonna pay that much for m...

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Can you believe we're halfway through the year?! It's time for a mid-year business check-in to zoom out and catch you up on everything that has been going on.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the honest behind-the-scenes of running a multi-seven-figure business while navigating life with a newborn. I chose "adaptability" as my word for 2025, and wow, has it shown up in unexpected ways! I'll tell you about the majo...

If you’ve ever thought, "Everyone and their mom is a coach - how am I supposed to stand out?" you're in the right place! Standing out as a coach isn't about shouting louder or competing with others—it's about creating your own blue ocean. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche, even if you're just starting from scratch.

The coaching industry has grown 62% since 201...

Are you piecing together your coaching business with free resources, hoping something will click? The transition from therapist to coach doesn’t have to feel like pushing a boulder uphill.

In this episode, I’m handing the mic to my clients. You’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories about the true cost of DIY-ing a coaching business—emotionally, financially, and mentally. These therapists spent months (sometimes years) trying to do it all ...

Ever felt totally confused when people talk about marketing funnels for coaches as if they're speaking another language? Trust me, I've been there! As a therapist transitioning to coaching, I had no clue what a marketing funnel was either. But funnels aren't complicated tech monsters. They're simply guided paths that take people from first meeting you to becoming paying clients.

Join me in today's episode, where I break down the dif...

Have you ever felt like your business is taking too long to take off? Divine timing in business is something I've come to deeply understand through my recent journey into motherhood.

After going 42 weeks pregnant and experiencing a birth that looked nothing like my plans, I discovered profound parallels between birthing a baby and birthing a business. Both journeys asked me to surrender control, trust my intuition, and allow somethi...

Curious how a busy mom with a full speech therapy caseload successfully transitioned from speech therapist to coach? In today's episode, I’m chatting with my client Tala Hershey, who's built an impressive coaching business helping parents of toddlers with speech delays in less than a year. She's juggling two little ones at home, running a private practice with six clinicians, AND creating this new business from scratch.

You'll hear...

Thinking about expanding your therapy practice to include coaching services, but feeling unsure about the legal side of things? This conversation with Christy Westerfeld is so worth a revisit.

This episode originally aired in July 2024, and it’s one of the most downloaded episodes to date. So, I’m bringing it back to the top of your feed!

If you’ve been wondering:

• How do I set up a separate business entity?
• Can I market your therap...

How did a burnt-out therapist build a successful coaching business while keeping her private practice? In today's episode, you'll hear about another successful therapist to coach transition with Kerry Green, who went from crying on Friday nights to hitting $10K months in her coaching business.

Kerry will share her struggle with DIY-ing her business for a year before investing in mentorship and following a step-by-step plan. She will...

Feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin in your business? In this episode, I’m introducing you to The “Power of One” - the key to simplifying your approach and achieving real results. I’ll share how focusing on one client, one problem, one offer, and one platform can completely change the way you work. I’ll walk you through why doing less can help you achieve more—more clarity, more freedom, and more success.

We’ll talk about how...

Are you curious about how to create passive income that actually works? Passive income isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a way to make money while living your life, but it takes effort to set up. In today's episode, I’m breaking down what passive income really means, the work it requires upfront, and how you can make it happen without falling for get-rich-quick scams.

We’ll talk about the difference between high-ticket and low-ticket off...

Is there a way to create financial freedom while staying true to your values as a therapist? Short-term rental investing for therapists might just be the answer you’ve been searching for. In today's episode, I sit down with another Therapist to Coach Accelerator alumna, Dr. Stephanie Thrower, to explore how therapists can step outside the traditional office setting and build a life of flexibility and security through short-term ren...

Is it really possible to go from therapist to coach and build a business that truly aligns with your life? In today's episode, I sat down with Libby Triolo, who made the leap from therapy to athlete mindset coaching, creating a career that gives her freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to make a real impact. Libby shares her honest experiences - what worked, what didn’t, and how she found her niche after some trial and error.

We ta...

Have you ever considered that creating a sustainable nonprofit could be the key to both serving your community and building a thriving practice? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Lauren Lawson, a therapist turned coach who has dedicated her career to helping therapists like you launch and grow nonprofits that make a real impact. Lauren shares her journey of starting a nonprofit during her doctoral program and how it’s evolv...