How I Gave Myself a $24k Raise By Seeing Private Clients
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Why is now the perfect time to start seeing private clients?
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. Hey there and welcome to another episode of the Private Practice Success Stories podcast. I'm Jenna Kastrik-Kasbon, your host and guide to turning your clinical expertise into a thriving private practice. Today we're diving deep into why right now, yes, even with all of the economic uncertainty swirling around, might be the best time for you to start seeing private clients. In my very first year of seeing private clients on the side of my job, I earned an extra $24,000. Extra. In addition to my salary at the hospital. And today I'm going to share that story with you. The decision to start seeing private clients at age twenty-six put my family on a very different financial track.
How does budgeting fall short for clinicians seeking financial freedom?
The decision to finally say yes to seeing private clients allowed us to pay off debt, build savings, and have extra money for things like unexpected car repairs. Seeing private clients allowed me to build a financial safety net for my family, and it was the best decision I ever made. So imagine building your financial safety net by starting to see clients this fall. So in addition to me telling you the story of how I earned that extra $24,000, we're also going to explore why relying solely on budgeting isn't enough. and how learning how to earn more money can be your best strategy for financial empowerment. So if you've been thinking about starting to see your own clients to earn extra money, this episode is exactly what you need to hear, so stay tuned.
I'm Jenna Castro-Kasbon, speech language pathologist, business coach, and creator of the Start Your Private Practice System. 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.
Alright, let's dive in. You are here because private practice has piqued your interest. And maybe this is something that's been a dream of yours since grad school, or perhaps it's a more recent idea sparked by conversations with friends or colleagues, or maybe even someone asking you, Do you treat private clients? Wherever you are on this journey, I'm thrilled that you're here. Starting my private practice was one of the most transformative.
What sparked Jenna’s decision to launch a private practice at age 26?
good decisions of my life. it brought about immense satisfaction to me and my clients, and also saved me from the grips of burnout, something that you might be able to relate to. Now, before I share my story of how I earned that extra $24,000 on the side in my very first year of private practice, I want you to take a moment and reflect. How long have you been thinking about starting your private practice? How often have you caught yourself thinking, I have a master's degree. I should be earning more money? If you're anything like me and the thousands of clinicians that I've worked with, these thoughts have crossed your mind countless times.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Why is now the perfect time to start seeing private clients?
0:00–1:39
2
How does budgeting fall short for clinicians seeking financial freedom?
1:39–3:53
3
What sparked Jenna’s decision to launch a private practice at age 26?
3:53–5:22
4
How did a lunchtime conversation lead to her first private‑client opportunity?
5:22–6:39
5
What steps did Jenna take to grow from one client to $24,000 extra income?
6:39–8:16
6
Why is earning more through private practice more effective than cutting expenses?
8:16–9:30
7
How can clinicians transition from side‑hustle to full‑time private practice?
9:30–10:47
8
What resources and programs does Independent Clinician offer to launch a private practice?
10:47–12:27
Speakers
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