Key Discussion Points with SLP Venita Litvack
We really enjoyed our interview with Venita Litvack on S2E9 of The Speech Source Podcast. Below we highlighted some key discussion points during our interview. We learned so much!
And don’t forget, we would really appreciate if you could take the time to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review. Just click this link and click on the checkmark to follow, and then scroll down to the link under reviews to “write a review.” We want to know what our listeners are liking and what they want to hear more of. Thanks for your support!
Career Journey of Venita Litvak:
Venita shares her transition from studying psychology to discovering speech-language pathology due to a poor internship experience and encouragement from her sister-in-law.
Her extensive involvement with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) started in a school for autism, leading her to become an AAC consultant and later an assistive technology specialist.
Entrepreneurial Ventures:
Venita talks about her entrepreneurial journey starting with her private practice and evolving into establishing her podcast 'Speechy Side Up' to market her book series and eventually reaching a wider audience of SLPs.
She discusses the challenges of balancing professional pursuits with personal life, highlighting the importance of time management and delegation.
Professional Development and Innovations:
Venita details her efforts in continuing education, including setting up Tassel as an ASHA CE provider and creating a network of podcasts to cover various specialties within speech-language pathology.
She emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences in learning, aiming to make continuing education a more integrative and enjoyable experience.
Marketing Strategies and Audience Engagement:
Strategies for marketing her ventures have included leveraging social media, particularly Instagram, and utilizing key influencers in her speaker line-ups.
Venita introduces methods to increase diversity on her podcast, including opening submissions to a broader audience.
Business Management Insights:
She shares insights on using tools like Asana, Zapier, and Calendly to streamline operations and discusses the strategic use of outsourcing to maintain focus on core competencies.
Venita also discusses financial management strategies, recommending the "Profit First" methodology to better manage and allocate business finances.
Challeneges and Learnings:
Adapting Roles: Venita's career reflects a continuous adaptation to her roles and settings, emphasizing learning and growth from each experience.
Navigating Entrepreneurship: She discusses the nuances of transitioning from a stable job to full-time entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges of financial management and strategic planning in business.
Tune in to the episode for more specific details and a fun and engaging conversation!