When Closing Up Shop Actually Opens New Doors with Christina Beta

This episode is part of Community Chats, a special segment of the ScaleSmart Podcast where I sit down with SLPs, OTs, and PTs from 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.Christina Beta is a speech therapist with over 25 years of experience, primarily in school-based settings. She opened a private practice clinic in 2023, built something she was proud of, and then made the hard call to close it when it started costing her more than it was giving. What came next was a pivot she did not plan for, and one that is turning out to be a really good fit.In this conversation, we get into:Why Christina closed her clinic after a year and what finally made the decision feel right, even when it felt like failureHow she fell into IEEs through a referral from a psychologist colleague and what that first evaluation actually looked likeThe gap she is filling for autistic children with high IQs who are testing out of speech services but still need pragmatic and social communication supportHow she structures her IEE services, from the evaluation and report to coaching packages, school visits, and professional developmentHer advice for SLPs who want to start offering IEEs and where to begin building those referral relationshipsIf you have ever closed something down and wondered what comes next, or if IEEs have been on your radar and you did not know where to start, this conversation is worth your time.Connect with our guest, ChristinaWebsite: https://www.collaborativemindsconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collaborative_minds_consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17pALYaEZG/?mibextid=wwXIfr Courses and workshops: https://www.collaborativemindsconsulting.com/workshops-courses 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!