5 Reasons to Start Seeing Private Clients This Fall (Even If You’re Still at Your Job) With Jena Castro-Casbon
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Why is fall the ideal season to launch a private practice?
Starting a private practice isn't what it used to be. Today's clinicians are starting private practices much quicker, easier, and cheaper than before. And they aren't guessing their way through it or getting stuck in analysis paralysis, they're following a tried and true roadmap in order to save time, money, and frustration. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel or struggle to figure out how to start a private practice on your own. We've helped thousands of SLPs and OTs through this process and now we want to help you too. For a limited time, I'm offering a free copy of our private practice roadmap, specifically for SLPs and OTs who are curious about private practice and want to see what the journey looks like.
To download your free copy, please visit startyourprivatepractice dot com backslash roadmap to sign up. Now on to the episode. Hi there, and welcome back to the Private Practice Success Stories podcast. You've been thinking about private practice for a while now, haven't you? You've been watching, listening, maybe even fantasizing about what life could look like if you finally did your own thing. But something keeps stopping you: timing, confidence, clarity. So today I want to show you why fall is a fantastic time to start seeing private clients and why waiting. Could actually be costing you more than you realize. This isn't just about strategy, it's about your future, so stay tuned. I'm Jenna Castro-Kasbon, speech language pathologist, business coach, and creator of the Start Your Private Practice System.
How can starting private clients this fall increase my income right away?
And I'm on a mission to turn stuck SLPs into successful private practitioners. If you're tired of dealing with high productivity requirements, high caseload sizes, and low pay, it's time to take control of your professional, personal, and financial life and finally get the freedom, flexibility, and financial abundance that you deserve by working with private clients in your own practice. Join me here each week as I share tips, best practices, and inspirational interviews on the Private Practice Success Stories podcast. If you're a private practitioner or one in the making, you're in the right place, so let's get started.
So, in today's episode, we're talking about why fall is the perfect time to finally start your private practice. Whether you're still on the fence or just need a little nudge, these five reasons will show you why now is the perfect time to act. So let's dive in. Reason number one is so that you can start earning more money right now. What would it feel like to finally make your first $100 per hour as a therapist? Not someday, not six months. Months from now, but this fall. Because I want you to think about what is actually standing between you and that income. It's not your degree, you've already earned that. It's not your license, you're already certified. And it's not that you need more time, because we both know that people can make time for the things that matter to them.
The truth is, is that one private client could cover your car payment.
What makes fall feel like a fresh start for building a practice?
Three clients could more than replace your part-time job or Your PRN hours. And five private clients could put a real dent in your student loans, credit card debt, or savings goals. Every month that you wait, you're leaving money on the table. And every month that you hesitate is a month that you could have been building something of your own. This fall, you can choose to start building income. Or stay in the cycle of burnout and under-earning. Reason number two why you should start seeing private clients this fall is because fall feels like a fresh start. There's just something about fall that feels like a clean slate, doesn't it? The kids go back to school, schedules return to normal, and we start to feel that quiet motivation again, the desire to do something more.
In many ways, fall is kind of like January, but without the Pressure or the holiday hangover. Fall is the perfect time to plant seeds for what's next. And if you've ever said, this is gonna be the last year at my job, or I don't want to do another year of this, then this is the best time to start beginning your exit strategy.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
Why is fall the ideal season to launch a private practice?
0:00–1:38
2
How can starting private clients this fall increase my income right away?
1:38–3:18
3
What makes fall feel like a fresh start for building a practice?
3:18–4:29
4
Why are parents and teachers looking for private clinicians in the fall?
4:29–5:39
5
How can I test private‑practice waters without quitting my job?
5:39–6:56
6
What steps should I take this fall to create an exit strategy?
6:56–8:02
7
What are the key takeaways and next actions for starting private clients now?
8:02–9:13
Speakers
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