Avoid This Common Private Practice Mistake: Asking Your Clients for Permission on How to Run Your Business [Ep 51]

Are you unintentionally making the mistake of asking your private practice clients for permission when you should be taking responsibility instead? In today's podcast episode, I dive into the crucial distinction between collaboration and responsibility in your private practice. Discover why asking clients for their input or negotiating with them on certain business aspects isn't just unnecessary—it can actually lead to chaos and confusion between you and your clients.I'll guide you through identifying which decisions should strictly be yours, such as setting fees and office policies, and how to confidently maintain those boundaries. Plus, you'll learn strategies to handle client requests that don't align with your practice's structure, all while keeping professional integrity intact.You can expect to walk away with a clear understanding of when to lead and when to listen, ensuring your therapy sessions are both effective and empowering. So if you're ready to take charge of your business and create a practice that truly works for you, join me now!Topics covered on this episode: The critical business decisions that therapists should make without client inputHow setting firm boundaries can help you avoid common private practice mistakesWhen it’s okay to say "no" to a client's request, and how can it impact your private practice positivelyUnderstanding your power as a therapist for healthier client relationshipsHow letting go of certain clients actually improve your therapy practiceWhy it’s important to recognize that you're not the only therapist who can help your clientsConnect with Felicia:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachFacebook group: Healing MoneyResources from this episode:Work with me: www.thebadtherapist.coach/private-coachingRelated episodes:Episode 50: What to Do When a Therapy Client Threatens to Leave a Negative Online ReviewQuote:"Being a good and effective therapist does not mean having the 100% approval of your client at all times.” - Felicia

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Are you a private practice therapist tired of ‘good therapist conditioning’ b******t, who wants to make more money and enjoy being a therapist again? Welcome to The Bad Therapist Show! This podcast is the go-to resource for current and aspiring private practice therapists who want to attract more clients, increase their revenue and scale their practice - all without burning out or hustling 24/7. Join your host, Felicia Keller Boyle, aka The Bad Therapist®, a six-figure private practice owner turned business coach as she challenges the status quo and helps therapists in private practice earn more money, increase their impact, and expand beyond the one-to-one practice model. Using Felicia’s proven Liberated Business™ method, therapists at all stages of business have been able to grow their income while becoming even better therapists and she’s on a mission to help you do the same! Tune in each week for answers to questions such as: 👉🏽 How can I grow my private practice? 👉🏽 How can I attract more clients to my private practice? 👉🏽 How do I market myself as a private practice therapist? 👉🏽 What are the best marketing strategies for therapists? 👉🏽 How can I optimise my website to attract more clients? 👉🏽 How to create a scalable offer as a private practice therapist? 👉🏽 How can I raise my rates in private practice? 👉🏽 Do therapists need to network to grow their practice? Subscribe and follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts and start growing a practice custom-made for you so you can live the life you truly desire. Because bad therapists make the best therapists.