Overcoming Disappointment: The Biggest Obstacle to Business Success [Ep 9]

In today’s episode, I discuss a topic that is not often talked about among therapists - the biggest obstacle to business success: disappointment. The tricky thing about disappointment is that when we are feeling it, we are much more likely to misdiagnose the problem and make things worse than they actually are.For example, let's say you start a new marketing strategy, and you expect it to bring in a new client within a week. But if it doesn't, you may get frustrated and start saying things like, "This sucks! I shouldn't have to do this. The marketing strategy clearly doesn’t work."Disappointment is part of running a business but not falling into this trap requires some real CEO-level skills - skills that successful therapy business owners have mastered. And that's where I come in! In this episode, I talk about why we feel disappointed, tips on how to move through it without wasting time, stay focused on reaching your goals instead, and more!In this episode, I chat about:The importance of knowing how to deal with disappointment in businessWhy you might be self-sabotaging your own businessThe difference between what you need and what your business needsMoments in the entrepreneurship journey when we tend to feel disappointmentHow to deal with disappointment in businessChoosing a marketing plan for your businessThe importance of humility in your entrepreneurship journeyWhy you shouldn't compare yourself to other business ownersCelebrating your winsConnect with Felicia:Instagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachMembership: Liberated BusinessFacebook group: Healing MoneyRelated episodes:Episode 8: Setting Boundaries & Valuing Your Worth as a Therapist with Emily AdamsEpisode 6: Mastering Your Marketing StrategyQuote:“The tricky thing about disappointment is that when we're feeling it, we are much more likely to misdiagnose the problem and actually make things worse. “ - Felicia

Om Podcasten

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.