Starting a Business Simplified: For Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Are you a military spouse or former healthcare professional feeling lost as you step outside the structure of your old career? You’re not alone, many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle with finding their new path, battling fear, and wondering if their past experiences are even relevant. In this episode, Heather Jones shares her journey from Army life to building a thriving business as a life coach for military spouses, highlighting ex...

Are you dreaming of starting your own business, but feel overwhelmed by all the unknowns? Maybe you’re worried you don’t have the right background, or you’re stretched too thin juggling every aspect alone. You’re not alone in these fears, countless would-be entrepreneurs face the same hurdles of uncertainty, lack of clarity, and fear of making mistakes when stepping out on their own.

Thankfully, simple actions can set you on the rig...

Ready to attract your first clients without burning out or chasing huge online numbers? In this transformative episode of Starting a Business Simplified, host Suzy Wraines peels back the myth that you need a massive following to get your first clients. Instead, she reveals the one essential skill that truly builds businesses rooted in health, wellness, and authentic connection, plus practical ways to implement it today.

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Are you tirelessly chasing new followers online, hoping they’ll become your first clients? Ready for a truth bomb that could skyrocket your business growth with less hustle? In this episode of “Starting a Business Simplified”, Suzy Wraines unveils a powerful reality: your very first clients probably aren’t total strangers scrolling the depths of your social media. They’re already within arm’s reach.

Join Suzy as she reveals exactly ...

Are you struggling to set prices for your health and wellness business, terrified of charging what you’re worth or worried that clients won’t pay? You’re not alone. Many new entrepreneurs grapple with undercharging, resentment, and burnout, especially when transitioning out of the healthcare system where asking for money isn’t the norm. In this episode, Suzy Wraines unpacks the emotional and practical struggles around pricing, show...

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your business, struggling to break free from the daily noise and reconnect with your true purpose? Many health and wellness entrepreneurs face the same challenge, caught in routines, following endless protocols, and rarely finding real space for reflection or growth. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward way to gain clarity and reignite your passion. In this episode, Suzy Wraines reveals how stepping...

Do you feel a knot in your stomach anytime you think about asking clients for payment? If you're a health or wellness professional transitioning into business ownership, you’re not alone. Many healthcare providers struggle with uncomfortable feelings around receiving money, it’s not something you did in your previous roles. The shift from serving patients without payment to charging for your services can bring up deep-seated money ...

When you work in a clinic or hospital, everything is ready for you. The scheduling system, patient records, and payment processing are all set up before you even walk through the door. Patients show up, you do the work you’re trained for, and the systems handle the rest.

When you decide to start your own business, it’s a different story. Suddenly, you’re the one figuring out websites, payment processors, client forms, and workflows....

In Episode 127 of “Starting a Business Simplified”, Suzy Wraines, your guide to soul-aligned entrepreneurship, gets real about one of the most transformative lessons she’s learned on her business journey: Why finding clients who are truly ready for transformation changes everything.

Listen in as Suzy shares a pivotal coaching conversation that opened her eyes to the difference between helping someone who “needs” a solution and truly...

Do you feel lost transitioning from healthcare into entrepreneurship? Are you exhausted from always caring for others but never feeling restored yourself? Many former nurses and caregivers entering the business world struggle with burnout, self-doubt, and the pressure to separate their personal healing from their new ventures. The good news? There’s an easier, more compassionate path forward.

In this episode, nurse life coach and in...

Do you find yourself struggling to define who your business is really for? Maybe you’re casting a wide net—hoping to help “everyone”—but still not connecting with the people who truly need you. As a health or wellness professional stepping into entrepreneurship, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure whose problems you’re meant to solve. In this episode, Suzy Wraines breaks down why trying to serve everyone leads to confusion and...

Are you standing at a pivotal crossroads in your healthcare career, wondering what could be next for you outside the clinical world? Today’s bonus episode of “Starting a Business Simplified” is the story you’ve been waiting to hear! Host Suzy Wraines welcomes the remarkable Kim Benoy, the visionary behind the "Midlife with Courage" podcast, for a deeply authentic and inspiring conversation. Kim shares her journey from a decades-lon...

Do you feel lost trying to grow your business, even though you know you have a purpose deep down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in perfectionism, trying to serve everyone, or slipping back into old fear-based habits, and you’re not even sure why. You’re not alone! Many health and wellness professionals struggle with these hidden roadblocks when they leave the comfort (and validation) of the healthcare system to start a business.

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Why do so many healthcare professionals feel the same stress and exhaustion in business that they were trying to escape in the clinic? In Why Most Healthcare Professionals Burn Out in Business, host Suzy Wraines takes you beyond the buzzwords and deep into her own story of burnout, healing, and finding her mission. She reveals the real reason burnout follows us out of healthcare, and shares the one must-do first step to break free ...

Are you hustling in your business, trying to grow sales and be productive, but still feel like you’re spinning your wheels without seeing real results? You’re not alone. Many solopreneurs and small business owners struggle to identify what activities will actually move the needle and get them closer to their goals. In this episode, business coach Kay Phillips joins Suzy Wraines to break down the confusion and overwhelm that comes w...

Are you a seasoned healthcare professional or entrepreneur feeling stuck and self-conscious about making the leap to online business, or even just showing up on camera? You're not alone. Many women, especially those over 40, find themselves held back by fear of visibility, worries about appearance, and that perfectionist voice in their heads saying they’re not ready yet. In this episode, with Host Suzy Wraines, guest Christine Brun...

Are you transitioning from the healthcare field and dreaming of building your own business? Do you feel a little lost when it comes to actually delivering your services and wowing your first clients? Then this episode is your roadmap to an exceptional, stress-free client experience, and ultimately, to business success!

In this compelling installment of the Starting a Business Simplified Podcast, host and business strategist Suzy Wr...

Are you ready to launch your business after leaving healthcare, but finding yourself stuck when it comes to finding your first clients? Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to pinpoint exactly where their ideal audience is and how to connect with them effectively. The overwhelm of too many platforms, uncertainty about where to show up, and not knowing how to reach the right people can stall your momentum before you even get started...

Are you ready to sell your products or services, but feel stuck or overwhelmed at the question, "How do I actually get paid?" You’re not alone, many new business owners get tripped up when it comes to setting up payment systems. In this episode, Suzy Wraines demystifies the process, explaining exactly what you need to prepare (spoiler: a separate business bank account is a must!), and which payment processors are easiest and most r...