I’m excited to welcome couples therapist Alea DiGirolamo to the podcast today!Alea has been in private practice since 2022, and her business has changed a LOT in that time.When she first started, she was earning $4200 per month. Alea joined PPA and Reels Membership in 2024, and since then, her business has totally transformed.She’s grown her Instagram community from 1k to over 13.5k followers, and she now earns between $250,000 - 300,000 per YEAR, which is incredible!!What’s been the biggest factor contributing to Alea’s growth during this time? Networking!In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to network & get private pay clients.In this episode, we cover:How Alea grew her practice from $4,200 per month to $250k-300k/yearWhy networking has been the biggest driver of her premium private pay referralsHow Alea built referral relationships with therapists, attorneys & matchmakersWhy offering referrals first can help create stronger networking relationshipsHow she balances motherhood, admin work, and a full client caseloadThe role Instagram & social media have played in growing her practiceWhy consistency matters MORE than perfection with marketingHow raising her fees helped her finally reach her income goalsWhy trusting yourself is one of THE most important parts of building a businessConnect with Alea:Follow on Instagram @atdtherapyCheck out her websiteConnect with Kelly:Follow on Instagram @businessoftherapy and @sitwithkellyCheck out the Business of Therapy® websiteMake sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!Resources & Links:This episode is sponsored by Alma, the financially rewarding way to go in-networkI recommend setting up an intro call scheduler within Jane - use code: KELLY2MONTH for a 2-month grace periodPrivate Practice Academy Bundle (PPA)Reels MembershipBusiness Coaching WaitlistFree trainingCaption GuideMentioned in this episode:FREE Training: How to Market & Grow Your Private Practice on Instagram

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