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Episode #676: Harry Potter & Trauma Renegotiation, feat. Kellie Hayes

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re doing something a bit different. This episode features a course from my new company, Not Boring CEs (don't worry - Abundance isn't going anywhere). 

At Not Boring CEs, we offer an engaging way to earn your asynchronous continuing education credits without sacrificing enjoyment. You can listen to the training sessions on the go through the Not Boring CEs podcast (available on all major podcast platforms) or watch the video content before completing the …

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Episode #675: Losing Agency Benefits When Starting Private Practice

Feeling trapped in agency work because of the benefits?
 
In today’s Ask Allison, I’m breaking down what it really looks like to leave an agency job for private practice when health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans feel like the golden handcuffs.
 
We’ll look at the actual numbers—using conservative national averages—so you can see how your take-home pay, time off, and quality of life can change when you’re in control. I’ll also cover how to replace your benefits, wha…

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Episode #674: Therapists & Money, feat. Aja Evans

Aja Evans, LMHC joins me in today’s episode to talk about her upcoming book on money in therapy—how it shows up in the room, and why it matters for both therapists and clients. We dig into common financial struggles faced by therapists (especially women), gaps in financial education during grad school, and how social media can distort our sense of financial reality. Aja also shares her take on wealth, class, and power dynamics in the therapy world, plus what she hopes readers take away from th…

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Episode #673: Building A Practice In A Saturated Market

Feeling stuck in a saturated market?
 
In today’s Ask Allison, I’m diving into what it really means when it feels like there’s a therapist on every corner. You’re not imagining things—some markets are crowded. But that doesn’t mean you can’t thrive. I’ll walk you through how to think strategically about your niche, how to assess real vs. perceived saturation, and what steps you can take to build a practice that actually works—right where you are.
 
Sponsored by TherapyNotes®:…

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Episode #672: 5 Steps To A Thriving Group Practice, feat. Nicole McCance

Psychologist turned business coach Nicole McCance joins me in today's episode to share her expertise on scaling from a solo to a group therapy practice, walking us through her five-step method that centers on systematization, hiring strategies, and operational efficiency. She emphasizes the role of digital marketing in attracting clients and the power of follow-up strategies in client retention. Nicole also opens up about the real challenges of hiring and managing staff effectively, an…

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Episode #671: How To Not Screw Up Your Practice

Starting a practice? Watch for your old patterns.

In today’s Ask Allison, I share how building a business brings up old stuff—perfectionism, over-functioning, avoidance, you name it. It’s not new, just newly visible. I’ll walk you through how to spot your patterns, what to do when you hit a wall, and how to shift into a more sustainable way of working.

Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free
 

🎉 Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekl…

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Episode #670: Insurance vs Private Pay

Abundance Party member Laura, a therapist navigating growth challenges and insurance acceptance in her practice, joins me to seek guidance on making strategic decisions for her business. We explore the complexities of insurance credentialing, marketing strategies, and ways to streamline paperwork and client outreach. Our conversation also includes a discussion about Laura’s pricing strategy, where we consider rate adjustments and reflect on the importance of self-ca…

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Episode #669: How Generosity Leads To More Referrals

Trying to fill your practice? Start with generosity!
 
In today’s Ask Allison, I talk about how small, intentional acts—like sharing resources or making thoughtful referrals—can build connection and momentum. It’s not about doing more; it’s about giving wisely.

Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Use promo code Abundant for 2 months free

🎉 Grab our free tools to grow your practice—weekly worksheets, the Tasky Checklist, and more: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links

 🚀 Ready to fill yo…

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Episode #668: Strategies For Faster Growth

Abundance Party member Arielle, a therapist preparing to transition into private practice, joins me to seek guidance on marketing, networking, and SEO strategies as she considers relocating. We explore ways to retain clients during a move, how to effectively reach specific client populations, and how to implement strong SEO and content marketing tactics. Our conversation also covers the pros and cons of various online therapy directories and touches on current industry challenges, such as risi…

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Episode #667: Ask Allison Live

My live Ask Allison recording sessions are a great way to get free, conversational support. Today’s podcast episode—sponsored by our friends at TherapyNotes®—features a clip from one of those sessions, recorded back in June. In it, we cover topics like launching a bare-bones private practice with limited financial resources, starting a group practice, marketing a nearly full practice, and dealing with writer's block. 

Watch the entire Ask Allison Live recording on our YouTube channel!

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