Turning Expertise Into Opportunity: Private Practice, Speaking, and Beyond with Sydney Bassard

In this episode of the ScaleSmart Podcast, I sit down with speech-language pathologist, private practice owner, and educator Sydney Bassard, also known online as The Listening SLP. Sydney shares how she went from specializing in hearing loss and literacy to building a thriving speech therapy practice to growing her personal brand, and creating opportunities to speak, write, and expand her impact.You’ll hear:How to confidently specialize in your private practice (and why narrowing your focus helps you grow faster)The social media strategies Sydney uses to connect, educate, and build community without chasing trendsWhy networking and authentic relationships open more doors than follower counts ever willHow to handle setbacks, competition, and tough collaborations while staying true to your valuesPractical advice for clinicians who want to expand into speaking, publishing, or other opportunities beyond the therapy roomSydney’s journey proves that when you focus on connection, collaboration, and clarity, your expertise can create opportunities far bigger than you imagined.The ScaleSmart Podcast with Hannah Boeck is made for speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists who are in private practice, thinking about starting a business, or learning to leverage their skills to make money beyond the therapy room. Do you have questions you want answered on the show? Go to https://www.cuedcreative.com/podcast#questions and submit yours today!Connect with our guest Sydney BassardFollow her on Instagram @thelisteningslpLearn more about her services: https://www.thelisteningslp.com/services/consultationConnect 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!