Allied Health Business Brilliance

Improving An Organization and Its Services Through A People-Centered Model

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday Independence is an allied health business that supports people with disability to reach their full potential and to enjoy an everyday life. T...

Your Top 10 Magic Moments in 2021

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there was ever a time to get out a pen and paper to jot some notes down, it’s right now. So before you keep reading or listening to this episode,...

Leading Self-First & Business Sustainability

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What have you learned about leadership in the time you’ve been a business owner? How has your leadership style changed since you first began? T...

Getting Clear on Developing Career Opportunities for Your Clinicians

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a topic with some of the highest volume of questions I receive, and it’s certainly a hot conversation at the moment amongst our clients. But ...

Better Understanding The Role of Allied Health Assistants

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many allied health professionals don’t know about this secret resource..but I’m pleased to say that it is now the prime focus for this week’s ne...

What Leadership Shadow Do You Cast?

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this episode is none other than one of my favourite leadership experts, Jan Terkelsen. Jan is one-half of an unstoppable team with her...

Rerun: Transforming Leadership and Ownership in a Small Business

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m a firm believer that a clean space translates to a clear mind. When was the last time you had some “thinking time”? I’m talking about...

Is Your LinkedIn Optimised? Understanding the Value of LinkedIn

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is your relationship with LinkedIn? How do you utilise the platform? This week’s PPMP episode is an exciting one as I speak with...

Accelerate Business Planning for Next Year’s Brilliance

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Business planning. I’ll be honest with you - I’m not a fan of those mammoth 30-page documents packed to the brim with charts and spreadsheets. Wha...

More Than Just Luck – Learning Relationships Between Gratitude & Hard Work and Personal & Business Growth

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you count yourself as lucky? Do you also acknowledge how far you’ve come to get where you are in your business today? At the end of the day,...

Living Out Your Business Values & Learning Resilience

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you stay true to your business values on a daily basis? Our values are the foundation of our everyday lives - no matter if that’s personally...

How Can You Measure Growth as a Business Owner?

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you measure growth in your business? Did you know there are different ways to measure it? Here to give you some insight this week is CEO a...

Are You Disciplined? Learning How to Manage Your Time & Flexibility

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What were your early days of business like? Plenty of finding-your-feet kind of days? Networking with mutually supportive people?Whatever your experie...

Rerun: Marketing in the time of COVID and beyond

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are you marketing your business in the time of COVID? In episode 155 of the PPMP Podcast, I have a conversation with Chris McCarroll, the&nbs...

Get Back Into The Driver’s Seat – Join Our 5 Day Business Bootcamp

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

COVID sucks. There’s no better way to put it. With days, weeks and months of uncertainty, we’re all trying to find our way within a tough landscap...

How Does Your Business Support Your Lifestyle?

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What were your initial goals when you created your allied health business? Did you want to regain control over your life? Be able to take mental healt...

Taking Control of Technology – Tech Training for Your Business

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of tech training do you have in your business? Technology is forever evolving, and I’m no stranger to feeling the pressure when trying to ...

Take Your Waitlist From Worried To WOW - NEW Webinar

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s anything we took from 2020, it’s the importance of being ready-to-go at any and all times. We’ve learned the importance of gathering ...

Organising Your Time in a Growing Business – Time Management, Leadership & Growth

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What elements of your business are there to help you organise your time better?  Some business owners source experts for things li...

Rerun: Building A Business That Runs With Minimal Supervision

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having a business that works even while you are away is what every business owner should strive for. Sally Mohitian the Director of Fun Lab Therapy Pt...

Simplifying Your Health Payment System – Why Is It So Important?

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do your expectations look like when it comes to payments in the healthcare space? Is your system complicated or simplified? For many allied ...

Insights from a Rural Allied Health Business Owner – Community, Work-Life Balance & More

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Living and working in remote areas can appear daunting at first, but it’s stories like Anna Drum’s that give glowing insight into what it’s real...

Managing Your Data Effectively as an Allied Health Business Owner

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What story do your business numbers tell you? Do you know how to handle data in your business? Here to answer all your data fears on this week’s PPM...

Retention is the New Recruitment – Intentional Retention Webinar

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the year rushing right past us, so many businesses we work with at Nacre are picking up the pace on all aspects - from management strategy, to ma...

Rerun: Lessons of Growth and Commitment from a Rural-Based Practice

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the PPMP Podcast, I’ve invited Lisa and Ross Archer, founding directors of Strong Mind Psychology. Their practice provides psychology servi...

Rerun: Learning From A Practice Owner’s Transition to Leading a Team

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Allied health business practice owners sometimes have a hard time transitioning from client-facing to team facing. The experience and pivotal shift is...

Shifting from Clinician to Business Owner - Recruitment, Core Values & More

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To start off I’d like you to sit back and really think about this for a minute... What has made the biggest change in your journey as an allied...

What is Your Financial Game Plan for High Impact Profit?

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it’s officially that time of year when somebody needs to do something about the numbers, finances and all those good things in the business.&n...

Let's Do Some Business Brilliance Together

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you already know who we are, but when was the last time you had a real good rundown on what we do at Nacre? Who do we work with? What programs...

How to approach audits with more confidence

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Audits, audits, audits. Back in 2018, I remember the topic of auditing getting some huge heat. What is it? How does it work? How much will it cost? Wi...

Recruit Like A Rockstar Webinar

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s not pretend that recruitment is a walk in the park…What’s more, trying to find recruitment guidance, tips and tricks to help you on your w...

Navigating the HR World – Future Insights, Recruitment

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the importance of rest to working in a COVID future, navigating the HR world can certainly feel intimidating as a business owner.It’s for that ...

Finding Your Leadership Power - Leadership Toolkit & More

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Your level of success rarely exceeds your level of personal development”One of my all-time favourite quotes, and one that so perfectly ties into ...

Rerun: Everyday Independence Interview – Improving An Organisation and its Services Through a People-Centered Model

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday Independence is an allied health business that supports people with disability to reach their full potential and to enjoy an everyday life. T...

Legal Aspects of Business – Commercial Leases, Exit Plan & More

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While there are certainly people you can hire to handle the legal aspects of business, understanding at least the basics yourself is worth its weight ...

Why Business Owners Should Never Stop Learning

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this week’s PPMP Podcast episode is perfect proof of why business owners should never stop learning. It was a pleasure speaking with...

Navigating a Business Marriage- Tips From Co-Business Owners

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re already in the midst of it or thinking about getting started, navigating a “business marriage” can be one of the most...

Take Your Waitlist From Worried To WOW- April Webinar

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s anything we took from 2020, it’s the importance of being ready-to-go at any and all times. We’ve learned the importance o...

Embracing Your Leadership Role

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Embracing your leadership role is important in many ways in a personal sense, but what about viewing it from your team’s perspective? Is your te...

Overcoming Recruitment Fears

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conquering fears as a business owner is never easy, but overcoming recruitment fears in particular is something I’ve noticed many find challengi...

Learning Along The Way And Differentiating Roles

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What have you learned along the way as you’ve come into your own? For Sarah Teoh, Director and Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist of Look W...

Investing In Yourself and Managing Fear As A Business Owner

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in yourself and managing fear present themselves in many ways when you’re a business owner.  Perhaps you’ve got a few non-n...

From Clinician to Business Owner - Building Your Story

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making the shift from clinician to business owner is a massive step for anyone.  For Lydelle Joseph, Director and Speech Pathologist at Connectin...

How To Exit Or Sell Your Business

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For those who are wondering how to exit or sell your business, I bet the first thing on your mind is making sure it’s a seamless process. Less c...

Power of Technology in Allied Health - Modernizing Healthcare

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What role do you think technology plays in allied healthcare? It’s pretty clear by now that many practices have embraced telehealth, but how can...

Making The Most Of A Difficult Year - 2020 Learnings

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When faced with a great deal of challenges and hardships, how can you make the most of a difficult year? There’s no hiding that 2020 was a rough...

How To Celebrate Success As A Business Owner

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello [First Name] “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away” - Hilary Cooper O...

Paediatric Therapy Professional Development- Therapy Team Talk

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you decided to shake things up?  Paediatric therapy professional development has been something I’ve been dedicated ...

Rerun: Hootan Mohseni Interview – Engaging with your Clients in an Efficient and Tech Savvy Way

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many things that team members need to be able to do in your clinic. One of the most important is providing great customer service to clie...

Rerun: Amanda Abel Interview – Lessons on Running, Managing and Expanding your Private Practice

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many things you can learn from private practice owners and in this episode of the PPMP podcast we are going to hear some pearls of wisdom...

Rerun: Ingrid Moyle Interview – Securing Your Online Home

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Websites are homes of businesses online. And as we do in our real homes, we need to also secure our online homes. It’s one thing that we sometim...

Understanding People Skills In The Workplace - DISC Profiling

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“My team all have different [behavioural] styles for a reason. It’s a conflict if they don’t know about those different styles, but ...

Prepare Your Business for 2021 With These Keys To Success

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s official...2020 is coming to a close. And boy oh boy, what a year it’s been. While I’m sure many of you are keen for a break, h...

Maintaining Your Drive And Passion As A Business Owner

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s only normal that we all feel a little fizzled out at times.  Things might start slowing down, or our energy levels just aren’t a...

Getting Into The Habit Of Thinking About Your Thinking

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking time - are you doing enough of it?  Getting into the habit of thinking about your thinking is going to be one of the most important thin...

Leading A Rapidly Growing Business As A Young CEO

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever related to the term “imposter syndrome”?  Is the term “fake it ‘til you make it” really something we should li...

Strategies for Effective Team Retention in Your Business

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As this crazy year rounds itself up, it’s time to start looking at strategies for effective team retention in your business.  Well, I&rsquo...

Challenging Yourself and Taking Risks In Business

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Challenging yourself and taking risks in business may seem like a foreign concept. It’s a scary thought, one that we aren’t accustomed to ...

The Power of Honest Conversations And Self Care In Business With Cate Schrek

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s focus is on the power of honest conversations and self-care in business. Those are truly two of the most powerful, impactful things ...

Transforming Leadership and Ownership in a Small Business

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m a firm believer that a clean space translates to a clear mind.  When was the last time you had some “thinking time”? I&rsqu...

How To Optimise Your Summer Cash Flow

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you had a think about your summer programs? Summer revenue? Business during summer in general? Summer business activity is some...

Business Resilience Through Stoic Principles

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is very much an exploration of my ramblings on Stoicism and its Four Main Virtues, the notion of the locus of control, and how it all app...

Creating more time and flexibility in life and business

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If we choose to see the good, we will always see silver linings despite the circumstances. This is what Stephanie Schlencker has proven to us in runni...

Growing Your Business, Leading Your Team and Supporting Your Clients Through COVID-19

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Support for your clients should continue and strengthen especially during tough times.  But how do you lead your team in situations such as a pan...

Navigating Your Business Through COVID-19

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 has made such impacts in our businesses - both negative and positive. It has been such a journey as we all acclimate to this business as new ...

Recruit like a Rockstar Web Event

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recruitment is one of the most interesting and hardest parts of running an allied health business because so many business factors depend on it. I&rsq...

Marketing in the time of COVID and beyond

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How are you marketing your business in the time of COVID? In episode 155 of the PPMP Podcast, I have a conversation with Chris McCarroll, the Founding...

Strategizing Your Team Care Plan

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many business owners will agree with me when I say that one of the hardest things in business is finding the best team members. When we successfully h...

Leading a Solid Team and a Growing Business amidst the Pandemic

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, I am so excited to bring on our guest Narelle Hypatidis who I’ve wanted to have on the show for so long. Na...

You and your time as a business owner

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly being asked questions by your team? Are you becoming a human encyclopedia? Most business owners see this as an everyday occurrence....

The personal and business benefits of taking an annual leave

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How are you? In my conversations with allied health business owners throughout June and July, I have seen that most of them are generally tired and fa...

Lessons of growth and commitment from a rural-based practice

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the PPMP Podcast, I’ve invited Lisa and Ross Archer, founding directors of Strong Mind Psychology. Their practice provides psychology s...

Critical Thinking: Why owners need it to run their business

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, I talk about critical thinking and why you need it in your business. I’ll be drawing on the incredible wisd...

Building a thriving family-centered practice

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, I’ve invited the founding directors of Red Frog for Families - Rochelle and David Appleby. It was such an i...

Using Practice Management Softwares in the time of COVID-19

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, I thought I’d share with you my thoughts on using practice management softwares especially at a time when y...

Learning From A Practice Owner’s Transition to Leading a Team

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Allied health business practice owners sometimes have a hard time transitioning from client-facing to team facing. The experience and pivotal shift is...

Reclaiming Your Business in 2020

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner navigating through this pandemic, we know you have many, many questions going through your head. And as everyone, including allied...

Republish: Emily Hayles Interview - Scale Your Business Faster While Reclaiming Your Precious Time For What Matters Most

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast, be inspired about running and scaling your private practice while having enough time for...

Republish: Damien Adler Interview - Power Diary: A reliable practice management system that works and grows with your business

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can definitely manage your private practice the best way you want to and Power Diary gives you the ability to do that while growing and developing...

Running Your Business Through Learnings and Flearnings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic and we’ve seen remarkable changes in allied health businesses, its owners and teams. In this episode, we&...

Accelerate Your Business Prosperity in 2020

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has definitely not been a year that we expected! And when we think about the survival of allied health business owners, teams, clients - our team...

Jack O’Brien Interview – Aiming for Allied Health Business Growth Amidst The COVID-19 Global Pandemic

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 140 of the PPMP podcast, Jack O’Brien and I have a conversation on the allied health industry amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic. Ja...

Emily Lively Interview – Creating a Passion-led Business to Sustain and Maintain Your Growth

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Running a successful business isn’t a walk in the park and doesn’t happen overnight. For Emily Lively, Founding Director of Lively Eaters,...

Brad Dent Interview – Working with Allied Health Assistants and the NDIS

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Allied health assistants are becoming more popular now in the world of allied health. But what do they really do and what is the future for offering t...

Harvee Pene Interview – Making Smart Financial Decisions in Your Business

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Running a profitable business and using it for a good cause while living the life you want is the ultimate goal that Inspire wants for the businesses ...

Sarah Munn Interview – Successfully Growing and Running a Unique Private Practice

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast,  I am chatting with Sarah Munn of Barefoot Therapists on growing and building her team and a unique private ...

Wendy Smiles Interview – Online Communication and Work Delegation in Teams

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you communicate effectively with your team members online? In episode 134 of the PPMP Podcast, Wendy Smiles, a Change Management Consultant fro...

Spark Speech Pathology Interview – Working Together to Build and Lead a Team

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take for 2 leaders to work together, become a superstar employer, and build a strong team in the business of allied health? In this episo...

Shifting from Part-time Business Owner to CEO

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about your real position in your business? Are you a clinician and part-time business owner or you a CEO with a business that is...

The Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of psychological safety in a company, big or small, is such a vital component for the business and its employees to thrive. It is the number ...

A Retreat Towards Business Brilliance

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Very exciting news coming to you on our podcast today! We are doing something different this 2020. As you all know, we are known for our virtual confe...

Growing Your Business Starts with Hiring a Great Team

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Growing your business, building a great team and leading it are common challenges that allied health business owners go through. It certainly isn&rsqu...

Creating Work-Life Balance as an Allied Health Business Owner

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Overworking isn’t new to allied health business owners who take on so many roles all at the same time while trying to manage everything in betwe...

Walk Digital Interview – Effective Digital Marketing for your Allied Health Business

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s digital world, businesses need to consider marketing in the online space to capture more clients anytime, anywhere. The possibilities...

Providing Professional Development to your Allied Health Business Team the Budget-Friendly Way

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For four years now, we’ve had the privilege of running an online professional development course called Team Talk. We’ve designed Team Tal...

Sally Mohitian Interview – Building A Business That Runs With Minimal Supervision

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having a business that works even while you are away is what every business owner should strive for. Sally Mohitian the Director of Fun Lab Therapy Pt...

Amanda Abel Interview – Lessons on Running, Managing and Expanding your Private Practice

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many things you can learn from private practice owners and in this episode of the PPMP podcast we are going to hear some pearls of wisdom...

Louise Delaney Interview – Monitoring Your Cash Flow For Better Financial Planning

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing, monitoring and having control over our cash flow can give so many benefits to our business. And it isn’t as hard as you think it is to ...

Ingrid Moyle Interview – Securing Your Online Home

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Websites are homes of businesses online. And as we do in our real homes, we need to also secure our online homes. It’s one thing that we sometim...

Darren Finkelstein Interview – Bringing Accountability Into Your Life and Business

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, we need to do so many things, be there for so many people that we get overwhelmed and forget to prioritise what really matters. Th...