Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have a special guest today, Dr. Sondra Marshall, a licensed psychologist and the U.S. National Eligibility Officer for Athletes Without Limits. Dr. Marshall is based in Bend, Oregon, and her work at PEDL is inspiring. She advocates for athletes with IDD, ASD, and Down syndrome, promoting diversity and representation in athletics. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of psychological assessment in ensuring inclusivity in sports, includi...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Over the next several months, I’m going to chronicle my practice’s journey as we try to move away from insurance panels. After having taken all of the major insurance panels for nearly 15 years, we’ve decided that enough is enough. The administrative burden and poor reimbursement are no longer sustainable. Listen in through the good, the bad, and the terrifying as we go through this process! Today is the fifth episode in the series, where I’m pro...
Mar 21, 2024•19 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have to take care of many things as small business owners. One of those things is retirement planning. For better or worse, you are in charge of your own retirement once you move into private practice. And if you have employees, you’re also in charge of THEIR retirement options. Sound like a lot of pressure? Today’s guest, Courtenay Shipley, is here to demystify retirement planning for those of us in private practice. These are just a few thin...
Mar 14, 2024•53 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Many of the topics I tackle on the podcast come from questions during my individual and group consulting sessions, and today is no different – I’m diving into pay rates and structure for psychometrists. For many of us, hiring a psychometrist is the first baby step into growing our practices or offloading some of the less desirable aspects of our jobs. Figuring out what to pay them is surprisingly challenging for a number of reasons. Listen in to ...
Mar 07, 2024•25 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Soribel Martinez, has an inspiring story of resilience and determination. She shares her journey through childhood trauma and major health issues, and the path to building a successful group practice in Connecticut. Soribel’s approach to business development, practice management, and wealth mindset is truly inspirational! I think you’ll love her infectious energy and drive for creating a sustainable, healthy business. Cool Things ...
Feb 29, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Dr. Paul Rivera, has a unique perspective on Latino mental health that comes from decades of work with communities, governments, and organizations around the world. Paul and I discuss the multi-layered experience of Latinos in the US and elsewhere, moving from high-level thoughts on Latino culture down to family dynamics and individual mental health implications, particularly for Latino men. This was a moving conversation that wil...
Feb 19, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ...
Feb 12, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Maybe it’s the tax season talking, but it seems like finances are coming up more and more often in my consulting sessions these days. Specifically, people are very curious about how to allocate money in private practice. How much should I be making? How much should be profit? How much do I save for taxes? How much can I spend on testing materials? Today, I’m tackling some of those questions. Note that the vast majority of this material is drawn f...
Feb 08, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This series is admittedly more relevant for larger group practice owners, but the principles are applicable ac...
Feb 01, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Here we are at the start of yet another year. I was emailing with one of my former consulting clients the other day, and they said, “2024 is going to rock. I can feel it in my bones.” I love this mentality! Even though you can technically make changes at any point in your life or during the year, people love new years b/c of the clear demarcation of old vs. new. To that end, let’s talk about ideas for moving forward and prioritizing what matters ...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Part of my job as the visionary for our practice is to dive deep into trends that could influence our practice, generate ideas for improvement, and keep my finger on the pulse of the industry. Today, I’m sharing some of the topics that I’m thinking about for 2024. Not all of these ideas will directly impact our practice of course, but I think it’s valuable to brainstorm and identify potential areas for growth and monitoring as we continue to leve...
Jan 18, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ...
Jan 15, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ...
Jan 08, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. No-shows are such a huge pain in the ass. Even though we’re largely protected from testing appointment no-shows, intakes are another story. We’ve implemented many strategies over the years to combat no-shows, but today I’m actually diving into the literature to see what the scholars have to say about reducing no-shows (or “non-attendance” as some articles put it). Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consu...
Jan 04, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ...
Jan 01, 2024•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. That’s right, everyone – it’s time for another “best of” episode! This is the end-of-year SEVEN for the podcast. For the first time, I’ve considered that the podcast might hit the 10-year mark eventually – very exciting! I continued to have the incredible fortune of interviewing truly amazing guests. At some point this year, we passed 1M downloads. The podcast is the bedrock for my consulting and this year led to the first annual Crafted Practice...
Dec 21, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ...
Dec 18, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We recently went through a big transition in our practice: we converted all of our employees to a salary model. This has been a long process with many twists and turns, and way too many spreadsheets to count! Today, I’m walking through the consideration, preparation, and implementation of this new compensation model. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting TTP episode on developing a pay rate rubri...
Dec 14, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’ve gotten a lot of questions over the years about how we structure our annual staff retreat. Today, I’m talking through the history of the staff retreat and how it’s evolved over time, from three people in my living room to renting an event space over the past couple of years. If you have even a small staff, an annual retreat is an awesome way to keep people connected and give your practice an infusion of energy. Cool Things Mentioned The Testi...
Dec 07, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. There are a few topics in the assessment world that come up over and over. Today’s conversation addresses one of the most common areas of confusion and interest: psychometrists. Dr. Christine Ghilain, author of A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists, is here to talk with me about the ins and outs of finding, hiring, and training psychometrists. If you’ve considered bringing on a psychometrist in your practice, this is definitely t...
Dec 04, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Tis the season for gratitude, right? Let’s do it! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting A Meta-analytic Review of the Relationship Between Dispositional Gratitude and Well-Being Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com . The Testing Psycholo...
Nov 23, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. The test development process is lengthy and sometimes mysterious, especially for those of us who don’t work as test developers. That said, everyday practitioners play a huge role in making sure that test developers gather good data. Today’s episode is all about participation in field research, or the process by which most of us can contribute to test development. I’m fortunate to have Dr. Kristina Breaux and Jan Williams from Pearson to chat with...
Nov 20, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills. Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My guest on today’s ep...
Nov 13, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Wow! Here we are again at another milestone episode. Today, I’m reflecting on the journey to 400 episodes, musing about future directions for the podcast, and announcing a consulting package giveaway! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting 400th episode consulting giveaway! Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for...
Nov 09, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I talk with consulting clients A LOT about finances in their practices. We talk about how to finance their practices in the beginning, how to manage cash flow problems, how to fund growth, how to increase revenue…all of the things. For all of those conversations and my own experience with financial ups and downs, I truly know very little compared to my guest today. Danielle Hendon, founder and owner of 4 Corners CFO, is here to talk with me about...
Nov 02, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Feeling overwhelmed? Join the club! I hear this a lot in my mastermind groups and the Facebook community…it seems like many of us are struggling to balance everything that we choose to do. I can’t say that I’ve mastered the art of being “whelmed,” but there are some nice resources out there for tackling your to-do list. Today, I’m covering a few different approaches to keep you on track. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind g...
Oct 24, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for a few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This s...
Oct 19, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In today’s installment of “how have we never talked about this topic on the podcast??”, I have Dr. Rebecca Wald with me to discuss evaluations with homeschooled children. As a homeschooling parent herself, Rebecca has a unique perspective on this testing niche and shares a ton of valuable information for those of us who work with kids. Here are a few topics that we discuss: The huge variety of approaches to homeschooling, and the problems that ca...
Oct 16, 2023•49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have you thought about scaling your practice but couldn’t figure out where to start? Or wanted to hire someone to “make more money” even though the finances in your solo practice were already a little shaky? These are common thoughts and concerns for many practice owners once we think we’ve mastered solo practice. My guest today, Jessica Lackey, brings her knowledge from years in the corporate world – and her eventual decision to leave – to our c...
Oct 12, 2023•49 min
