Allied Health Business Brilliance

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

05 Jan 2020

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...

Natasha Hawker Interview – Hiring, Managing and Retaining Employees in your Allied Health Business

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Human Resources is one of the hardest things to manage when it comes to business. Employee Matters is a company that helps small to medium businesses ...

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

22 Dec 2019

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...

Jeremy Streten Interview – Going Through The Business Legal Life Cycle to Achieve Business Success

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a successful business? My guest today, Jeremy Streten is a lawyer and the CEO of The Business Legal Life Cycle. He is going...

Carlien Parahi Interview – Franchising in the World of Allied Health

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I interviewed Carlien Parahi on episode 116 of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast where she shared how they successfully took their business, S...

The Positive Impact and Value of Beautifying Your Allied Health Business Home Base

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I have recently had numerous conversations with allied health business owners I work with who have been growing their businesses, building their teams...

Donna McGeorge Interview – Approaching Work & Life 2 Hours at a Time

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you approach your day at work? Do you plan everything or do you work as you go? Donna McGeorge, author of The First 2 Hours - the book I’...

Powering Up Your Team Meetings

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meetings - you either love them or loathe them. But either way, these are a critical part of any business, including the allied health business. I wan...

Putting the Happy in HR

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Smith, Founding CEO of Happy HR, wants to make all your HR dreams come true. And in this episode of the PPMP podcast, I’ve invited him to ...

Amplifying Your Allied Health Leadership Skills

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, I’ve met and worked with many allied health business owners who are amazing managers. What I mean by this is they are good at th...

A Passion and Heart for Helping Families and Teachers through Therapy Programs

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PPMP Podcast, Marga Grey, Occupational Therapist and CEO of CoordiKids joined me as we talked about her journey from starting h...

The Benefits of Online Learning and Virtual Events for you and your Business.

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are going to talk about online learning, virtual events, webinars and so on. I believe we are at the very start of engaging at lea...

Danielle Williams Interview – Improving Therapy Experience From A Parent’s Perspective

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danielle Williams, a special needs mum to 2 complex girls with a rare genetic condition called SYNGAP, shares her experience and thou...

Learning the Ropes in Transitioning from Clinician to Business Owner

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The NACRE team is uber busy as we get ready for our Private Practice Virtual Conference happening on October 25, 2019. Save the date! The topic I&rsqu...

Karen Finnin Interview – Exploring the World of TeleHealth

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TeleHealth is giving customers and providers the opportunity to fly way beyond geographical areas. Karen Finnin Director of Online Physio, Physiothera...

Sharing the Behind the Scenes Planning of our Virtual Conference

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we have been running different kinds of events such as webinars, physical conferences, and private practice virtual conferences, we are increasingl...

Lize Roos Interview – Jump-starting Your Practice: Lessons on Growing and Leading your Business and Team

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business takes a lot of planning, business learning and leadership skills to be able to thrive and survive. Lize Roos, Occupational Therapi...

Launching Your Team Into Your Best Year Yet!

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are very excited to announce that we are going to be having our 3rd virtual conference on Friday 25th of October 2019. This will be a pretty fun an...

Madhavi Nawana Parker Interview – Achieving Success Through a Creative and Innovative Therapeutic Approach

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Changes are inevitable both in life and business but most of the time it can lead to positive results for you, your business, your team and, most espe...

Shane and Angelina Saunders Interview – Breathing your Way to a Better Life and Business

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finding balance in life amidst stressful and hectic days at home and work is just one of the major problems people encounter today. So, how do you man...

The Woman Behind the Voice of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we turn the tables as Letitia and Emma interview me, Cathy Love, on this very, very special 100th episode of the Private Practice Made Perfect ...

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

11 Aug 2019

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...

Jessica Rodgers Interview - The Benefits of Transitioning from Sole Trader to a Company

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most businesses may feel that transitioning from sole trader to a company can mean lots of work and sacrifices. But Jessica Rodgers, Occupational Ther...

How to Streamline your Workflow by Ditching To-Do Lists

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people are surprised that I don’t work off of to-do lists anymore. Yes, I have used them for the past 30 years in business but over the...

Sue Gregory Interview - How to Manage Your Energy Flow and Experience Joy in What You Do

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Energy and joy in your personal and professional life can definitely affect the outcomes of your experiences and actions. Susie Gregory, Occupational ...

Boost your Leadership and Business Performance with the Accelerator Mastermind

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Nacre Consulting Team and I would like to extend an invitation to every allied health business owner in pioneering our very first Àccelerat...

Megan Ingram Interview - Celebrate Your Successes and Learn Better Self-Management

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a good balance between the business side and the client side of things can generate a more positive result and a lighter atmosphere in the Al...

10 Useful and Practical Tips to Help You Tame the Email Monster

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few months, I’ve been working so hard to manage my email. Many business owners, myself included, have had or are having problems a...

Cate Schreck Interview - Reap the Rewards of Service Excellence in Your Allied Health Business Today

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Good customer service depends on good business systems and standards. And this episode with Cate Schreck is brimming with information on how we can im...

Bringing in Support for your Business to Gear for Success

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When I started my Allied Health Business, it had fast growth although it wasn’t particularly well managed in hindsight. As allied health profess...

Darren Rieck Interview - Optimise and Maximise your Private Practice Software to Increase your Time, Productivity, Data Management and Business Sellability

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A practice management software can be a total game-changer in your allied health business if optimised and maximised correctly. In this episode, we ch...

Improve your Allied Health Services, Team and Overall Business Performance by Reviewing and Adjusting Your Private Practice Fees

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Allied health business owners often have hesitations in reviewing and adjusting their fees. Many probably don’t know how to identify the increas...

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

26 May 2019

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...

Understanding What Drives Your Business: Practice Management Software Reports

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We business owners are incredibly busy and our time is precious. It’s important we make the most of it, especially when it comes to efficiently ...

Dino Mennillo Interview - Creating a safe, secure and respectful environment for children who undergo therapy

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational Therapy services are evolving now more than ever. And in today’s episode, I am joined by Dino Mennillo, an Occupational Therapist, ...

How Cloud Based HR and WHS Platforms Help Grow Your Team and Business

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paper-based files and reports are now a thing of the past. In this world of smart technology, it is imperative that your businesses also jump on the b...

The Value of Effective Leadership and High Performing Teams in your Business With Jan and Michelle Terkelsen

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast, we will be exploring the idea of improving and elevating leadership and teams in your bu...

Lets CLAIM your Business Happy

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Private Practice Virtual Conference 2019 happening on May 31st is an all-online, all day conference that is going to be differently awesome. We ha...

The Power of Cliniko in Managing Data of Allied Health Practices with Joel Friedlaender

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the power of practice management software, specifically Cliniko, and how it is changing the way Allied Health services ...

Embracing Technology for your Sanity and your Business Success

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Embracing technology in business is something that may save your sanity and give you better business success; but many business owners still brush-off...

Katrina Otto Interview - Training The Allied Health Practices Of The Future

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take a look at the fascinating topic of technology in the allied health sector and its many benefits for both clinicians, practice ...

Marketing Magic - Six Simple Tips For Allied Health Success

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Forming a relationship with your clients is crucial to allied health business success. It’s not easy, but investing a little time and money into...

Interview With Brett Jarman - Sharing Knowledge With Content Marketing

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that so many allied health business owners shy away from content marketing? In this episode I chat with Brett Jarman, business and content s...

Marketing Basics: An A-Z Of Words You Should Know

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot to know about the marketing world, but if you’re a business owner, no matter what your industry, it’s important to und...

Adam Houlahan Interview - Building Your Referral Network With LinkedIn

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Having an online presence is important for any business person, including allied health business owners. One of the best ways to do that is via Linked...

Interview with Weh Yeoh - Introducing Speech Therapy To Cambodia

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Running a social enterprise is about making a positive change in the world. That’s exactly what Weh Yeoh, the founder of OIC Cambodia and the co...

Building An Allied Health Team

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is a question I get asked a couple of times a week: How do I build a team? When I’m asked this question, people aren’t always referr...

Onboarding New Recruits In Your Allied Health Business: 15 Tips To Improve Your Process

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes get the feeling like/that your onboarding process for new team members in your allied health business might leave a little something ...

Learning The Business Side Of Allied Health: My Top 10 Tips

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I get asked time and time again, “How do I learn about the business side of things?” What’s more accurate is allied health business ...

Renee Townsend And Tarryn Dee Interview - Serving Kids With ‘Diffabilities’

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about all things NDIS with Renee Townsend and Tarry Dee, co-founders of My Diffability. We discuss the challenges as an online...

Working Together To Build A Better Allied Health Business

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Allied health business owners invest a lot of time and money into their craft and their technical skillset, but tend not to invest the same energy int...

Emma Small Interview - Manual Handling In The Allied Health Sector

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The allied health sector is all about caring, but often it’s the health of the caregivers themselves that’s overlooked or not handled as w...

The Power Of The One-Page Allied Health Business Plan

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to ensuring a successful allied health business, or any business for that matter, a business plan is a must. The power of the one-page b...

Tristan Gray Interview - Sourcing New Allied Health Clients With SEO

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re a solo practitioner, have a small team, or are a large practice, it’s important to spend time and money on your brand. For ...

How To Become The Chief Of Your Child’s Special Needs Tribe: My Book

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking about writing a book; the process and all that goes with it. I speak to many business owners who have plans to write a book. I...

Podcasting - The New Blog For Allied Health Professionals

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if maybe you should start a podcast for your allied health business? Or how difficult it might be to get set up and running wit...

Sharon Moore Interview - Managing Health One Sleep At A Time

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most people underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep. It affects your day-to-day function, including speech, and it’s no diffe...

How To Run Group Programs for Your Allied Health Practice

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Running group programs is a popular topic that seems to be bending the minds of many allied health business owners, particularly those working with ch...

Allison Joyce Interview: Falling In Love With The Numbers Of Your Business

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing your numbers is essential for running a successful business but it seems many allied health business owners don’t know how to manage the...

Summer Break Survival: Maintaining Personal Energy When Business Is Booming

18 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No one knows a business's unique rhythms better than the business owner themselves, but we nearly all experience a busier life across the last quarter...

Susan Hawkins Interview - Preparing The Allied Health Sector For The NDIS Audit

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have quality embedded in your overall allied health operation? I spoke to Susan Hawkins, one of the founding directors of Practical Quality plu...

Miriam Raleigh Interview - Bridging The Gap In Paediatric Dietetics

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of dietitians in Australia and while the number of those specialising in paediatrics is growing, so are the number of children and fa...

Business Planning: How To Get What You Want From The Year Ahead

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s getting to that time of year when everything seems to speed up, blurring past us at record pace. It’s a busy time of year but it&rsqu...

Ep. 57 Yianni Serpanos Interview - Reimagining The Healthcare Experience

21 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The allied health industry is slowly moving into the digital age, but needs to do more to respond to changing technology. I chatted to Yianni Serpanos...

Ep. 56 Danny Hui Interview - Connecting Care Teams In The Disability Sector

14 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the disability sector is challenging at the best of times but having a care team that is connected and on the same page is giving families ...

Ep. 55 Interview with Chris Stenhouse - Learning From Your Bookkeeper

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding all aspects of your financials is key to the successful running of any business, but it can be a major downfall for some. Having a good ...

Ep. 54 Interview with Lisa Fruhstuck: Providing Opportunities For Your Local Community

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Running a successful private allied health practice depends on many things, but one of the key elements that can sometimes be underestimated is knowin...

Ep. 53 Jenny Pither - The Value Of Having A Virtual Assistant For Your Allied Health

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Administration work is of paramount importance for any business, but it often takes too muchtime. Outsourcing work to a Virtual Admin Assistant can fr...

Ep. 52 Trudy De Silva - Stress-Free Business Tips

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s everyone’s dream to operate a stress-free business but is it actually possible when dealing with the everyday challenges of the NDIS?...

Ep.51 Jon Hollenberg - Five by Five Wordpress Website Design

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

our website is the gateway to your business for many of your potential clients. If it doesn’t give a good first impression or if it isn’t ...

Ep. 50 The Why, What and How of Self-Publishing for Small Business Owners with Michael Hanrahan

02 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is considerable value in being a published author as a professional. In this episode, I talk to Michael Hanrahan, the Director of Publishing at ...

Ep.49 The importance of team culture and the challenges of dealing with the NDIS in private practice with Kerri-Anne Telford

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Kerri-Anne Telford, an Occupational Therapist with a private practice in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We talk about t...

Ep.48 Setting up your private practice startup with Anjelee Khosla

19 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Anjelee Khosla, Founding Director of Anjelee OT. We discuss many things about business including the value of going slow, ...

Ep.47 Running a values-based private practice that supports parents and children with Sonja Walker

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Sonja Walker, Founding Director of Kids First Children’s Services. She has also recently launched her first book. We...

Ep.46 Planning your Holistic Occupational Therapy Private Practice from the ground up with Alyce Svensk

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Alyce Svensk, Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of Sensational Start Occupational Therapy. Sensational Start is ...

Ep.45 The ESSA and its member Exercise Professionals with Nardine Presland

29 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Nardine Presland, Member Development Adviser of ESSA. ESSA is the Exercise & Sports Science Australia is a professiona...

Ep.44 Building a happy and effective mobile therapy team with Nicole Grant

22 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Nicole Grant, Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of Gateway Therapies in Brisbane, Australia. Gateway Therapies ...

Ep.43 The Power of Content Generation and Delivery with Ingrid Moyle

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a rich and interesting conversation with Ingrid Moyle, owner of Heart Harmony Communications and Australian Employee Manual. ...

Ep.42 Managing an Occupational Therapy business with Liz Brownlee

08 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Liz Brownlee, OT and founding director of Wise OT Solutions. Wise OT Solutions started 7 years ago and is now well-positio...

Ep.41 Social work businesses in the NDIS space with Elaine Jackson

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Elaine Jackson, a social worker and founding director of Spectrum Clarity. Spectrum Clarity is a company that provides a c...

Ep.40 The impact of constant learning, technology and delegation of work in private practice with Eva Harrold

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Eva Harrold, Speech Pathologist and founder of Healesville Speech Pathology. Healesville Speech Pathology provides consult...

Ep.39 Business progress through solid team management and clear policies and procedures with Hannah Dunn

17 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Hannah Dunn, occupational therapist and founder of D.O.T.S. Paediatric OT. D.O.T.S. Paediatric OT offers occupational ther...

Ep.38 The importance of talent recruitment development and management with Natasha Hawker

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Natasha Hawker, CEO of Employee Matters. Employee Matters provides employee support to small businesses to maximise profit...

Ep.37 Creating lasting social impact through giving businesses with Paul Dunn

03 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the podcast we talk to Paul Dunn, chairman of B1G1 and a speaker and mentor for entrepreneurs globally. B1G1, a social enterprise, is a globa...

Ep.36 Childhood development through therapy and imaginative outdoor play with Madeline Avci

27 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the podcast we talk with Madeline Avci, an occupational therapist and founder of Jump Up for Kids. Jump Up for Kids is a specialised child-ce...

Ep.35 Physitrack and the future of healthcare with Marijn Kortekaa

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the podcast we talk with Marijn Kortekaas, Senior Manager and Head of Asia Pacific for Physitrack. Physitrack is a cloud-based patient to cli...

Ep.34 The know-how of publishing your first book with Jacqui Pretty

13 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk to Jacqui Pretty,  Founding CEO of Grammar Factory. Grammar Factory is a publishing company that works with small bu...

Ep.33 The Tools used to run a Business of Coaching with Jo Muirhead

06 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the podcast we talk with Jo Muirhead, the founding director of the Purple Code. Purple Code is a company that helps people return to work fol...

Ep.32 Helping children with disabilities one magazine at a time with Emma Price

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the podcast we talk with Emma Price, founder of Source Kids. Source Kids, founded in 2014, is a multi-channel resource magazine for parents a...

Ep.31 The Business Legal Lifecycle with Jeremy Streten

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we chat with lawyer and author Jeremy Streten from the Business Legal Lifecycle. No matter what the size your practice is, you mu...

Ep.30 Building innovation and creativity into your practice with Dee Wardrop

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk with Melbourne based clinician and private practice owner Dee Wardrop.   What is covered in this episode: How one f...

Ep.29 The persistence and ambition behind building a multi-disciplinary paediatric practice with Amanda Abel

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk with Amanda Abel, founder of Northern Centre for Child Development (NCCD), a multidisciplinary paediatric practice in Pre...

Ep.28 The Start-up Journey of an Allied Health Business with Tara Stafford

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk with Tara Stafford who is the founder of Learning Links Speech Pathology about her start up journey of the last 2 years. ...

Ep.27 Social Media Tips for the Allied Health Professionals with Sandra D'Souza

25 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk with Sandra D’Souza, author of Social Media for Baby Boomers and CEO of social media and marketing agency Curate Be...

Ep. 26 How the digital health world is changing with Steven Whittington from coreplus

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk with Steven Whittington, Chief Product Owner from coreplus. coreplus is an Australian online e-health practice management...

Ep.25 Insights into a fast growing and super focused business that’s taking the industry by storm

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we talk with Ingrid Cole from Everyday Independence. Based in Victoria, Everyday Independence supports children, adolescents and ...

Ep.24 Never underestimate the power of a good VA and a full night’s sleep with Karina Follent

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My superstar guest this week is the founding director of Pro-Assist, Karina Follent. After embarking on her journey as a virtual assistant and finding...

Ep.23 The more you do the more complex it gets with Joel Friedlaender

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s super intelligent and talented guest is the founding CEO of Cliniko, Joel Friedlaender. Joel has a background in software developmen...

Ep.22 Having the practice that feels right for you with Maria McKenzie

10 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My very remarkable guest this week is Maria McKenzie, founding director of Adaptive Abilities and Hartley Knows. She has been working in the Private P...

Ep.21 Disruptive tech in the disability sector with Danny Hui

03 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s exceptional guest is the Founding Director of Same View, Danny Hui. Danny is developing the Same View App to give families of those ...