From Going Slow to Getting Creative, Asia McNealey Has Figured Out How to Make Private Practice Work

This episode is part of Community Chats, a special segment of the ScaleSmart Podcast where I sit down with members of our community to share the stories you don't always hear. Because growth doesn't only come from the same few voices... it comes from learning from people who are actually in it with you.Asia McNealey is a speech therapist specializing in autism, early language, and speech sound production. She is a mom, a veteran, a full-time school contractor, and the owner of McNealey Speech Therapy. She has been building her private practice since 2023, taking her time to build a practice that works for her life while getting really creative with how she's showing up and serving her community.In this conversation, we get into:Creative ways Asia runs speech therapy camps - from bringing in fire trucks and mini pigs to having fun with cooking and craftsThe story behind Respite Nights, a parent night-out program she runs with her mentor to give caregivers of kids with complex needs a few real hours offWhy she intentionally started slow with one client, then two, and how that pacing helped her learn the business side without burning outHow word of mouth built her practice and why her mentor, who runs a competing private practice, is one of her biggest supportersIf you're in the building phase of your private practice and wondering if you're doing it right, press play. Asia's story will remind you that being slow and creative is a completely valid way to grow.Connect with our guest, Asia McNealeyWebsite: https://mcnealeyspeechtherapy.clientsecure.me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563138773772 Connect with HannahWebsite: www.cuedcreative.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/cuedcreativeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuedCreativeDownload the free guide to Step Into Your CEO Era: https://www.cuedcreative.com/ceoSign up for our next workshop: https://www.cuedcreative.com/join-us For the full show notes and links, visit: https://www.cuedcreative.com/podcastSubscribe and ReviewRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Don’t forget to share what you loved most about the episode.Also, make sure to follow the podcast!