Rebel Therapist

Rebel Therapist is the podcast where you'll get support in being a therapist entrepreneur. I'm Annie Schuessler, therapist and business coach and strategist for therapists. I'll support you in taking your work beyond the therapy room to make an even bigger impact. I interview Rebel Therapists who are already doing work beyond the therapy room, from running workshops to writing books to creating online courses. You'll hear about how they created their unique businesses, the mindset work they've done, and the mistakes they've made along the way. Get the inspiration and information you need to be a Rebel Therapist, starting now.

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Episodes

Setting Boundaries With Olga Rocklin

If you don’t set up your schedule and life the way you want to, why do you even have your own business? Olga believes in carving out the boundaries you want for your life, then building your private practice around them. She gets real about the struggle she went through in the first year of private practice, and how she came out the other end a stronger and more grounded entrepreneur. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Setting fees Turning off her private practice in the evenings Working with peo...

Jul 11, 2017•33 min

Sliding Scale And Profit With Paul Fugelsang

Paul talks about his entrepreneurial journey in building a therapy practice and then creating a national organization for affordable therapy. He shares openly about his struggles in making Open Path sustainable and the shift that finally made it thrive. Listen as he talks about creating momentum, setting goals with an open mind, and the practices that keep him nourished and grounded. You’ll hear Paul crack me up several times. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Topics Discussed In T...

Jul 04, 2017•32 min

Writing Kick-Ass Copy With Rebecca Wong

What’s the path to creating a business that brings you money, joy and life balance? My guest Rebecca Wong shares her entrepreneurial journey. She’s found that leaning into her relationships allows her to create some amazing things, including a robust therapy practice and The Practice Of Being Seen, a community for therapists. She digs into some keys to writing stand-out copy for your website that you can implement right away. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Taking brave steps her business Plan...

Jun 27, 2017•30 min

From Scarcity To Stability With Alexis Lezin

This is a conversation about transformations. Alexis shares how she worked through fears of scarcity as she took the leap into private practice. She talks about the transition from running a low fee practice to a full practice with a much higher fee. We dive into how she sets up her practice with plenty of room for parenting and restorative practices. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Finding good referral sources in the early years of private practice The scary leap to private practice Working ...

Jun 20, 2017•40 min

Publicity And Mission with Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford

Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford, host of the podcast Therapy For Black Girls, shares her entrepreneurial journey with us in the clubhouse. She serves Black women, including those who are recovering from breakups or going through the stress of grad school. We talk about how she aligns her business with her mission, the fears she faced as she put herself out there with her podcast, and how she gets publicity for her awesome work. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Topics Discussed In Thi...

Jun 13, 2017•31 min

Interns Can Build Solid Therapy Practices With Tom Bruett

Tom Bruett has managed to fill a daytime group and bring in lots of right-fit clients in his first year of private practice. And he’s still an intern. He shares how he leans into his superpowers to bring his right-fit clients into his practice. If you’re an intern, you’ll love the concrete advice and you’ll be inspired by his success. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How he uses blogging to market his practice Outsource what isn’t in your zone of genius Transitioning into using online schedulin...

Jun 06, 2017•30 min

Going Online And Leaving Traditional Therapy Behind With Cara Wilde

Cara Wilde did a personal pagan ritual in 2010 and asked for guidance on how to serve her tribe. What she discovered changed her life and her business forever. Now she provides all of her channeling services online, both through an online course and 1:1 sessions. In the clubhouse, Cara talks about how to get closer to your zone of genius in your business and life. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How she created her online course (and made it harder than it needed to be) Embracing video as her ...

May 30, 2017•40 min

Network Like A Badass with Sara Lesser

Sara built a full practice and continues to bring in plenty of referrals by using her natural ability to connect with her colleagues. Rather than pushing herself to engage in marketing she doesn’t enjoy, she leans into her superpowers: curiosity, openness, humor, and enjoying people. We talk about how she stopped being a jerky boss to herself and became the kind of boss she likes working for. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Marketing when yo...

May 23, 2017•42 min

Full Fees Are The New Black with Tiffany McLain

Tiffany leaned into her experience living between worlds as she created her private practice and her consulting business. She explains why “full fees are the new black,” and questions whether a sliding scale is the best way to give back. I hope you enjoy our chat even half as much as I did. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Establishing a niche with under-represented women of color in tech How she brought in clients by networking outside the therapy community How she uses copy and images on her ...

May 16, 2017•35 min

How Jeff Guenther Started 4 Businesses On Top Of His Therapy Practice

Jeff Guenther shares his journey from having anxiety attacks when he opened his private practice to now running 5 therapy-related businesses. He explains his method of identifying what project he will take on next and how he balances his many roles. Get ready to feel inspired by Jeff’s entrepreneurial spirit. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Choosing and then changing his niche in his therapy practice Transitioning from agency work to private practice Working through some serious anxiety when h...

May 09, 2017•42 min

Setting Your Own Rules With Karen Smillie

Other therapists told Karen she couldn’t have the kind of private practice she now has. We talk about how she designed that private practice, how she attracts clients, and all the ways she’s gone against her colleagues’ advice. As she goes deep and talks about her mindset work, you’ll want to engage in your own. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How she identified her niche after struggling for several months What she actually charges and why it’s a relatively high fee Why it’s hard to talk abou...

May 02, 2017•43 min

Kat Love Shares Keys To A Great Therapy Website: Clarity, Focus and No Psycho-Babble

How do you create a website that brings in your right-fit clients? Kat Love, creator of Empathy Sites, explains what we each need to overcome in order to create an effective online presence. They get real about the mistakes therapists are making and how to fix them. They share how they stay productive and inspired and what they do when they lose focus. Join us for this honest conversation full of Kat’s wisdom and advice. Topics discussed in this episode: Writing great copy that is free of “psych...

Apr 25, 2017•33 min

Lily Sloane Gets Real About Balancing Her Ground-Breaking Podcast With Her Therapy Practice

Lily Sloane shares the journey of creating both a private practice and her ground-breaking podcast “Therapist Walks Into A Bar” on this episode of Therapist Clubhouse. She talks about the risks and rewards of sharing her real self in her podcast, dealing with the ups and downs of running a business, and planning for the future HER way. Topics discussed in this episode: Creating “Therapist Walks Into A Bar” and how she chooses new topics Redefining the idea of being an expert with room for honest...

Apr 25, 2017•37 min

Welcome To Therapist Clubhouse with Annie Schuessler

This is the place to get support in being a private practice entrepreneur. We’ll get real, and talk about what it takes to create a unique and profitable private practice. I’ve seen so many therapists take charge of their businesses to create what’s right for them. That’s what therapist clubhouse is all about. Enjoy your work. Enjoy your life. Save for retirement. Market in a way that feels honest and creative. If all of that sounds good to you, join me for Therapist clubhouse on May 2nd. In eve...

Apr 25, 2017•2 min

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