A Not So Private Practice
by Stephanie Davis and Laura Bull
This podcast aims to dispel some of the mystery about what goes on behind the scenes of running a group counselling practice. Since we launched our group practice, Shoreline Counselling in 2019, we’ve learned alot about leadership, office build-ins, renting vs. owning, working with independent contractors, supervising students, business expansion, marketing, financial literacy and SEO, amongst many other things. With two locations and 25 clinicians and counting, we don’t pretend to have all the answers, but in this podcast we aim to do our best at honestly sharing our experiences - good and bad - in the hopes of offering nuggets of useful information to support others walking this path of group practice ownership.
Episodes
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Season 2 Finale: We Made It!
In this final conversation of Season 2, Steph and Laura reflect on the rollercoaster that this season has been, as well as the wins, losses and learnings that have come from all the changes that have happened at Shoreline. -- Follow us: Website - www.anotsoprivatepractice.ca Instagram -...
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An Interview with Richelle Johnson: Maternity Leaves as a Solo and Group Practice Owner
In this conversation, Steph and Laura chat with Richelle Johnson, a solo group practice owner about all the challenges that come with taking maternity leave as the owner of a business. They chat about all things financial, administrative as well as that shaky ground of maintaining personal...
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Bye Bye Vancouver! Hello Freedom and Profit!
In this episode, Steph and Laura reflect on the death of the Vancouver office and upon the challenges of knowing when it is time to say goodbye, take the learnings and move on. -- Follow us: Website - www.anotsoprivatepractice.ca Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anotsoprivatepractice
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Front Desk Transition
In this episode, Steph and Laura dive into their current front desk transition as they onboard a new Office Manager and lead the office through another evolution of our systems and processes that keep the office running. -- Follow us: Website - www.anotsoprivatepractice.ca Instagram -...
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Saying Goodbye to People that Matter
In this episode, Steph and Laura reflect their relationships with their IC's and Front Desk Staff and the sadness that comes when people move on and the ways in which these changes affect the larger community and what they do about that. This episode is sponsored by Jane, a complete practice...
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A Conversation With Julie Herres, Author of Profit First for Therapists
Steph and Laura are SO excited about this fruitful conversation with author Julie Herres of Profit First for Therapists. In this episode, we dive a bit into the profit first model as well as chat about the art and business of selling your private practice. You can find Julie Herres at:...
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A Live Coaching Session with Linzy Bonham
Join us for a live coaching session with our money coach and owner of Money Skills for Group Practice Owners, Linzy Bonham. This episode is sponsored by Jane, a complete practice management software that offers helpful features like online booking, scheduling, medical charting, integrated…
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Metrics
In this episode, Steph and Laura talk about all the novel lessons they have learned as they have begun tracking and using metrics in their decision making process. They talk about how it has led them to make some shifts with regards to marketing - present and future - and how they purchase their...
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Money Skillz
In this episode, Steph and Laura take a deep dive into their experience in the Money Skills for Group Practice Owners course and reflect on all the rich learnings that came from it. This episode is sponsored by Jane, a complete practice management software that offers helpful features like online...
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Let's Get Caught Up!
In this episode, Steph and Laura reflect on what has happened since the end of Season 1 and catch you up on all changes they've made in their business over the last year. This episode is sponsored by Jane, a complete practice management software that offers helpful features like online booking,...
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SEASON 2: TRAILER
Join us for Season 2 where we take you live, behind the scenes of what has been happening in our group practice since January until the present. -- Follow us: Website - www.anotsoprivatepractice.ca Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anotsoprivatepractice
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We want to hear from YOU!
We are so excited to finally have this whole project out in the world and we want to hear from you. What did you like? Dislike? And what would you want to hear more of? Feel free to leave us a review or reach out to us on social media @anotsoprivatepractice. If you are interested in working with...
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That's a Wrap on Season 1
In this final episode, Laura and Steph say goodbye to the first season of A Not So Private Practice. They reflect on their bad review, the inspiration that led them here and connection and community that has been fostered since this podcast launched. They share stories of what has been going on...
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It's All in the Dollars and Cents
In this episode, Steph and Laura chat all about their experiences with money and group practice ownership. They share information about how they've accessed loans and grants, how they pay themselves as owners and some key pieces around accounting and bookkeeping. Laura and Steph also share their...
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Time to Expand: A Second Location
In this episode, Steph and Laura share the story on their expansion into a second office in Vancouver. They share the pain of learning that things don't always go the same way twice and offer nuggets of insights into the ways to prepare for an expansion and the importance of being able to pivot....
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Internships and Fellowships
In this episode, Steph and Laura talk with Mariah and Millie about their experiences as interns and fellows in our office as well as breakdown the structure of the intership and fellowship programs. Millie and Mariah speak to their decisions around staying on for the fellowship after their...
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The Front Desk Team Who Changed Our Lives
In this episode, Steph and Laura talk to Stevie and Chylanne about their roles as our front desk support team. We talk all about procedures, client care, relationship building and the nuances of managing the admin for a group of therapists. Steph and Laura speak to the value having this team…
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The Bits and Bobs of Being an Independent Contractor
In this episode, Steph and Laura break down the structure of their independent contractor model and chat about the values of generosity and flexibility that live at its foundation. They share stories about the tension that exists between generosity and profitability and the important lessons...
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Working with Independent Contractors and the Shoreline Friendship Club
In this episode, Steph and Laura chat with one of their longtime independent contractor's, Amanda Murphy, about her choice to continue working in a group practice instead of going solo and how group practice owners and independent contractors can work well together and what obstacles can stand in...
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A Lesson in Marketing with Jeremy Shell
In this episode, Laura and Steph chat with their marketing/SEO/Google guru, Jeremy Shell. Jeremy is the owner of Fuel Growth, a leading digital marketing partner for brands and agencies, based in Toronto. Over the years, Jeremy has patiently guided them with his wisdom and experience as they have...
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Work with Us!
Come and learn about the various ways you can work with Steph and Laura either in a group or one-on-one. -- Follow us: Website - www.anotsoprivatepractice.ca Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anotsoprivatepractice
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The Leadership Wrestle
In this episode, Steph and Laura tackle leadership as group practice owners. Over the last four years, they have seen their leadership style evolve as they have moved from leading with more rigidity and fear to an increasingly thoughtful, intentional and reflective place. Here they share their...
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Buying, Renting and Jimmy-rigging Office Spaces
In this episode, Steph and Laura talk all things office spaces. From buying vs renting commercial property to the undertaking of an office build-in, Steph and Laura reveal the lessons learned, things they wouldn't do again and the magical moments they wouldn't trade for anything. Mentioned in…
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How We Came to Be Here
This episode is the story of how Steph & Laura came to be friends, business partners, practice owners, leaders and podcasters. They share the stories of how they found their first office space, the two vows they made to each other that form the foundation of their ever-growing partnership and...
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A Not So Private Practice - Official Trailer
Official trailer for A Not So Private Practice with Stephanie Davis and Laura Bull. The first episode drops on Monday, September 11, 2023!
About this show
This podcast aims to dispel some of the mystery about what goes on behind the scenes of running a group counselling practice. Since we launched our group practice, Shoreline Counselling in 2019, we’ve learned alot about leadership, office build-ins, renting vs. owning, working with independent contractors, supervising students, business expansion, marketing, financial literacy and SEO, amongst many other things. With two locations and 25 clinicians and counting, we don’t pretend to have all the answers, but in this podcast we aim to do our best at honestly sharing our experiences - good and bad - in the hopes of offering nuggets of useful information to support others walking this path of group practice ownership.
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Stephanie Davis and Laura Bull
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