How I Made My Speech Path Business Series

Branding and Marketing Your Private Practice with SLP Marcia Church

Marcia Church is the queen of all things networking, marketing and branding in the private practice world! Listen to her episode in our series “How I Built My Speech Path Business” to learn all about her organic and proven ways to grow your business.

A Hybrid Business Approach with SLP Whitney McMullin

Discover how Whitney McMullin navigates the world of contracting with companies, her unique hybrid approach with ECI and a mobile private practice, and the importance of recognizing personal clinical strengths. Learn about her strategies for creativity in childcare as a working mom, organic referral generation, managing travel boundaries as a mobile SLP, and staying on schedule.

Creating a Digital Speech Course with SLP Ashley Christensen

Ashley Christensen shares the development of her My Magic Words Speech Sound Academy, a digital course aimed at helping parents enhance their children's speech skills. The program features structured modules, a materials-packed bag option, and focuses on affordability and convenience. Ashley discusses her process from creation to launch and everything in between. The episode provides valuable insights for parents and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, with a focus on enjoying the journey and inclusive success.

Innovation and Authenticity with SLP Barbara Fernandes

Barbara Fernandes, an inspiring SLP, author, and CEO of Smarty Ears and Smarty Symbols shares how she developed over 70 educational products, starting with a single app to meet her practical needs. Barbara emphasizes authenticity and aligning business with personal values, advocating for modern visual aids in special education. Her dynamic management style and insights make this episode both motivating and enlightening.

A Specialized Speech Practice with SLP Sydney Bassard

Sydney Bassard, a speech therapist and entrepreneur, talks about her journey from a public health undergraduate to becoming "The Listening SLP." Sydney shares her career shift from pharmacy to speech-language pathology, influenced by her experiences at a literacy center. She discusses the details of working across state lines, the importance of adaptable treatment approaches, and her ventures into digital platforms and book writing to engage the public and share resources. This episode highlights Sydney's professional and personal development in the field of speech-language pathology.

Creating and Selling Merchandise with SLP Belle Ormiston

Belle Ormiston is a practicing SLP and creator of speech path themed merchanidise. Listen to her episode in our series “How I Built My Speech Path Business” to learn how Bee the SLP started, and her process of creating beautiful designs!

Building a Brick and Mortar Speech Practice with SLP Jacey Bullock

In less than 3 months, Jacey Bullock went from seeing a few kids in her home to moving to a building space to treat kids for speech therapy. Over the next year she grew her practice with multiple locations and adding several speech therapists. Listen to this motivating episode as Jacey shares how she grew, the guiding principles that are important for her practice and her plans for the future.

Building the Play on Words Practice with SLP Annie Gist

SLP Annie Gist shares her inspiring story from being an employee to owning her speech therapy practice, Play on Words. Annie's passion for serving kids and creating a fulfilling work environment shines through as she talks about her hiring process, team management strategies, and decision-making regarding insurance.The interview offers practical tips and inspiration for pursuing entrepreneurial dreams, with Annie's kindness, focus, and expertise leaving listeners smiling.

Transforming Ideas into a Sustainable Business with SLP Lindsey Hockel

Lindsey Hockel, an SLP and the founder of Speechy Things, shares her accidental yet purposeful journey from a clinical fellow to a thriving digital resource and course creator specializing in speech pathology. Starting with a simple blog and evolving into a comprehensive business platform, Lindsey highlights how niching down, particularly focusing on the 'R' sound, significantly enhanced her business's effectiveness. Lindsey's story is an inspirational roadmap for SLPs interested in business, offering insights into turning passion into profit.

Sustaining a Business in All Seasons of Life with SLP Rachael Baethge

Rachael Baethge or Texas Speech Mom as most might know her, talks about building a sustainable business that complements her life as a mom and speech therapist. She highlights the importance of setting personal boundaries to prevent burnout, focusing on sustainable growth over quick success and leveraging platforms like Instagram and Pinterest to promote her business authentically, focusing on creating genuine connections rather than merely following trends.
Rachael has proven that she can be an active mom and a proactive entrepreneur, and it was inspiring and encouraging to hear how her solid business has sustained her through both busy and hard seasons of life.

How I Made My Speech Path Business Season Preview

Get ready to be inspired by the stories of our guests, each sharing a distinct narrative of how they've carved their unique paths in creating their business. You will hear about successes, challenges, insights and dreams.  These conversations will kindle a renewed passion for the field and perhaps even spark the entrepreneur in you!

A Pioneer in Digital Resource Creation - SLP Jenna Rayburn Kirk

Jenna Rayburn Kirk shares her experience as a speech-language pathologist who has become a successful digital content creator. She discusses the origins of her business, Speech Room News, and creating a wide array of resources for SLPs available on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). Jenna covers key business strategies such as resource pricing, customer reviews, search engine optimization, and revenue generation through her blog and other digital platforms.

Crafting Her Ideal Work Combination with SLP Venita Litvack

Venita Litvack, a speech therapist and entrepreneur, shares her expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and discusses her evolution in the field, co-authoring a book, her fulfilling podcasting experiences, and growing a private practice. Venita reflects on adapting her career to fit her changing life seasons, demonstrating the flexible nature of speech pathology.

Empowering SLPs with Creative Resources with SLP Erin Larsen

SLP Erin Larsen discusses her journey, starting in a challenging, under-resourced private practice setting that inspired her to create and sell her own materials on Teachers Pay Teachers, leading to a successful business grounded in authenticity and strong customer relations. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge on entrepreneurship and community building within the speech therapy field.

Starting and Growing your Private Practice with SLP Jena Castro-Casbon

Jena Castro-Casbon, a seasoned speech therapist and entrepreneur. shares about founding The Independent Clinician. Jena launched her own practice and developed the "Start Your Private Practice" and "Grow Your Private Practice" programs. These initiatives, originally starting as an ebook, have grown into extensive online courses helping thousands of speech and occupational therapists nationwide. This episode is highly recommended for anyone interested in starting or expanding their private practice in speech therapy.