Episode 198: How I Would Start My Private Practice: with $1000 (1 of 3)

How I Would Start My Private Practice: with $1,000 What would it actually look like to launch a solo private practice with just $1,000? In this episode, Julie Herres kicks off a practical three-part series walking you through exactly how she would build a private practice from the ground up—starting with a shoestring budget. Julie shares candid insights, must-have tools, and where not to spend your cash, all while keeping things approachable (and a little bit fun). What You’ll Learn: How to Prioritize Your $1,000 Which foundational steps are absolutely necessary, and what can wait until later DIY Strategies to Stretch Your Budget Common Pitfalls to Avoid Resources and Links Private Practice Startup Course: https://www.greenoakaccounting.com/startup12 Paperwork Packages: Private Practice Startup Paperwork Base: https://www.privatepracticestartup.com/private-practice-paperwork-base Private Practice Startup paperwork: https://the-private-practice-startup.thrivecart.com/base-package-299/?affiliate=greenoak Free HIPAA add-on: https://www.privatepracticestartup.com//hipaa-form?affiliate=greenoak Be Your Own Biller: Membership: https://www.beyourownbiller.com/byob-membership Course: https://www.beyourownbiller.com/ LLC/PLLC: Typically $50–$100 (check your state’s Secretary of State website) Domain Name: $15/year at the time of recording via Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/ or Wix: https://www.wix.com/ Google Workspace (Email): $14/month at the time of recording Sign up: https://workspace.google.com/ Google Workspace for Business: https://workspace.google.com/lp/business/ How to get a BAA from Google (for HIPAA): https://support.google.com/a/answer/3407054?hl=en EMR/EHR: $50–$100/month (compare options for features, ease, and integration) Miscellaneous Listings or Memberships: $0–$50/month (Psychology Today, TherapyDen, etc.) Wix Website: Core or Light plan <$30/month Get started with Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/ Get started with Wix: https://www.wix.com/ Intake Accelerator by Productive Practice Get the Intake Accelerator: https://productivetherapist.com/intake-accelerator/?affiliate=greenoak Credentialing: $250–$300 (estimate for professional help; DIY options available) Google Voice (HIPAA-compliant, paid plans only): $10/month Learn more: https://workspace.google.com/products/voice/