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Getting Started in Developing a Niche Practice

Getting Started in Developing a Niche Practice

by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Aug 27, 2022 | Business matters, Practice development, Professional development

Is it necessary to have a niche practice in order to make a comfortable living? This question comes up frequently in our consultations with colleagues. Many clinicians have developed thriving practices without focusing on any given specialty or population segment. You...
Employee vs self-employed: Are the tradeoffs worth it?

Employee vs self-employed: Are the tradeoffs worth it?

by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Feb 6, 2022 | Business matters, Professional development

The perks of being your own boss include freedom to set your own hours and fees, to take time off whenever you want, and to make decisions about what type of professional work you want (and don't want) to do. Whether you own a practice or work as an independent...
SMART Goals Guide Your Path to Success

SMART Goals Guide Your Path to Success

by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jan 1, 2020 | Business matters, Ideas, Practice development

When setting goals for your private practice this year, you are more likely to succeed if you have a structured plan. One such plan is SMART goals. Coined in 1981 by George T. Doran (1935-2011) in an article in Management Review, the acronym stood for: S - Specific M...
The Key to Success: Finding, Grinding and Minding

The Key to Success: Finding, Grinding and Minding

by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Nov 11, 2018 | Business matters, Practice development

As mental health professionals in private practice, we have a double job – doing great clinical work, while at the same time taking care of business matters. For our clinical role, we have had extensive education and training, and we continue to improve with...

Add a Clinician to your Practice? Or Stay Solo?

by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2017 | Business matters, Practice development

Has your solo practice grown to the point where you are receiving more referrals than you can handle? That’s great! Obviously, you are doing a good job. However, if you have a long wait list, or if you are frequently referring prospective clients to other clinicians,...
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