Heard Business School

Heard

Most therapists don't take a business class in graduate school, let alone go on to get their business degree. Without any formal education on how to run a business (because that's what starting a private practice is), they're left to figure it out on their own. Until now. This is Heard Business School. Hosted by Michael Fulwiler, we sit down with private practice owners and industry experts to learn about the business of therapy, together. We'll see you in class.

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Building Influence on Social Media as a Therapist with Jeff Guenther

With the rise of social media, many therapists are elevating their online presence. This is undoubtedly true for Jeff Guenther, better known as @TherapyJeff on TikTok and Instagram where he’s built an audience of more than 4 million followers. Jeff, a licensed therapist, author, podcast host, and private practice owner based in Portland, OR, has founded multiple companies, including TherapyDen, a popular therapist directory. In his conversation with host Michael Fulwiler, Jeff explores the compl...

Jul 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 5

Office Hours: Mastering Quarterly Taxes For Your Therapy Practice with Andrew Riesen

Quarterly taxes do not have to be overwhelming. In this first Office Hours episode of Heard Business School, host Michael Fulwiler sits down with Heard co-founder and CEO, Andrew Risen, to give you a masterclass in paying your quarterly taxes as a therapy practice business owner. Andrew breaks down the essentials of keeping your financial house in order, from understanding the deadlines and penalties associated with quarterly taxes to the best practices for estimating and setting aside your paym...

Jul 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 4

Building a Better Group Therapy Practice Business Model with Lisa Savage

Inconsistencies in service, financial instability, management difficulties, and burnout are all issues that can affect a group therapy practice. But what if the practice was built with not only the therapist in mind but also a mission to meet an unmet need in the community? That’s exactly why Lisa Savage started her group practice almost 20 years ago, now the country's largest Black-owned therapy practice. Lisa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the founder of the Center for Child Developmen...

Jun 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 3

Income Beyond 1:1 Therapy Sessions with Dr. Alex Auerbach

Oftentimes, therapists have their sights set on private practice after grad school. But what about going beyond the 1:1 therapy sessions as a business opportunity? Dr. Alex Auerbach is a powerhouse in sports psychology. He has experience at both the college level with the University of Arizona and the professional level with the Toronto Raptors. He’s a seasoned entrepreneurial therapist who owns multiple companies, including a thriving coaching business. With an MBA under his belt, he seamlessly...

Jun 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2

Why Therapists Are Built for Business with Dr. Melvin Varghese

Therapists are uniquely equipped for business because they value authenticity and relationships, which are foundational to both effective therapy and successful businesses. Dr. Melvin Varghese has a tremendous passion for not only his psychology practice but also helping other therapists build their own business through different streams of incomes, specifically podcasting. Dr. Varghese is an experienced clinical psychologist, accomplished podcaster, and founder of “Selling the Couch.” In this f...

Jun 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1

Introducing Heard Business School

A show for therapists building their own businesses. Every therapy session holds a story, and every client brings a journey. But behind the scenes is a tale of entrepreneurship, where therapists navigate the winding road of building their own business. This is Heard Business School, hosted by Michael Fulwiler, where we sit down with private practice owners and industry experts to learn about the business of therapy, together. We’ll see you in class. Michael’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/...

May 31, 2024•1 min

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