Starting a Business Simplified: For Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Starting a Business Simplified: For Healthcare Entrepreneurs

The Starting a Business Simplified Podcast From navigating your first offer to building a business that feels aligned, Business Simplified brings you honest conversations and practical strategies to help healthcare professionals become confident entrepreneurs. Each episode cuts through the overwhelm with soul-led guidance, grounded tools, and step-by-step support to turn your purpose into a sustainable business. startingabusinesssimplified.substack.com

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August 12, 2025 16 mins

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 ...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

In ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Welcome back to “Starting a Business Simplified, the go-to podcast for higher purpose entrepreneurs looking to transform their health and wellness expertise into a soul-aligned business! In this special bonus episode, host Suzy Wraines invites self-discovery and trauma energetics coach Sandy Bartlett for an intimate, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it’s really like to work together, the power of energy and focus in busin...

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Are you struggling to figure out exactly who your business is meant to serve? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the advice and options, worried that you’ll cast your net too wide—or worse, end up working with clients who just aren’t the right fit for you? You’re not alone, and today’s episode of "Starting a Business Simplified" is precisely what you need.

In this episode, join host Suzy Wraines as she demystifies one of the most commo...

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Have you just taken the leap from healthcare and are feeling overwhelmed by the next big question… what now? If you’re ready to trade the endless rules, protocols, and rigid schedules of a hospital or clinical system for the freedom of entrepreneurship, but you’re unsure what exactly your new business will offer, this episode is your essential first step.

In Episode 119, host Suzy Wraines kicks off a transformative series designed ...

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Joel Oliver from “East Coast Studio” joins host Suzy Wraines to break down the realities of podcasting for profit. You’ll hear honest truths about the challenges of sustaining a show, how to keep your motivation high, and the critical planning steps so you don’t burn out or give up too soon. Joel and Suzy share their personal journeys, from messy beginnings to achieving growth, proving that you don’t need to be perfect to start, an...

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Wondering what separates thriving entrepreneurs from those stuck in hustle mode?

In this video, healing-centered business coach Suzy Wraines reveals the real foundation of business success: your self-belief and identity.Because here’s the truth: You can’t build a six-figure business if you still see yourself as “just a provider.”

In this video, you’ll learn:

* Why mindset and self-image are the true strategy

* How successful entreprene...

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Are you stepping into entrepreneurship after years in healthcare, only to find building trust with clients feels much harder outside the hospital walls? You’re not alone! Many purpose-driven professionals discover that inspiring confidence in new clients—especially strangers—can be daunting after working so naturally with vulnerable patients. In this episode, Suzy Wraines reveals simple, actionable strategies to transfer your bedsi...

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Are you a nurse, PA, therapist, or other healthcare professional starting a business? Step one clearly defines what you’re selling, not just a service, but a transformation. In this video, you’ll learn how to describe your offer so potential clients understand exactly what you do and the outcome they can expect.

Want to go deeper?Listen to the full 5-Step series to start your business after healthcare by clicking here:🔗5 Steps to S...

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