Coming to You from Studio C 

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Coming to You from Studio C 

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I’m your host, Trish Williams. Bringing you the...

OTs Get Paid Podcast

Where we talk about OTs MAKING MONEY 

I’m your host, Trish Williams. Bringing you the...

OTs Get Paid Podcast

Where we talk about OTs MAKING MONEY 

Warning! 

Listeners are prone to taking action after each episode.

You might find yourself…

  • Raising your rates

  • Coming up with a new offer

  • Re-negotiating your contract

  • Investing your money

  • Reviewing your numbers

  • Paying yourself

  • Marketing with intention

  • Sharing your time and money with others

  • Pushing back on gender stereotypes around money

  • Outsourcing $10 tasks

That’s pretty powerful stuff. Right? 

More than a Podcast. It’s a Movement!

We’re shaking up how OTs see business and money because we want to leave the profession better than we found it. We want OTs, women, and underrepresented populations to be empowered with money and business knowledge to create a better life for yourself, your family, and your community. 

Don’t forget to join the conversation in the OTs Get Paid Facebook Group.

Oh! And share with a friend! Together, we’re positively impacting the profession, one money lesson at a time. 

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Ep 87 - Building Wealth Through Multiple Income Streams as an OT with Dr Tomeico Faison

21 March 2023

Today I spoke with Dr. Tomeico Faison, and she really blew me away in this conversation!

 

Do you think Occupational Therapists can only make money one way?...

Do you think creating wealth means starting one business and paying yourself a small salary?

 

 …Then you need to listen to this!

 

Dr. Faison shows us that creating wealth is absolutely possible regardless of background, education, familiarity or funds, and that you don’t have to have every step mastered or completely thought out before you get started.

We go over:

 

➡️Her background and how she was destined for entrepreneurship

➡️The many hats she wears

➡️How she created wealth and built several streams of income both in and out of OT

➡️That it is OKAY to want to make as much money as possible, when the goal is to give back to the community

 And much more.

 

 She is a WEALTH of knowledge, (pun totally intended.)

 Where you can find more from Dr. Tomeico Faison:

 

 

And to stay up to date with OTs Get Paid:

  •       Catch up on all my podcast episodes here
  •       Checkout all the podcast resources here

    Visit my website!

E86 - Embracing the Power of Small Wins: Champagne Moments with Kelly Beins

14 March 2023

Why is it so important to celebrate small wins? Join me and Kelly Beins, another OT entrepreneur for our candid conversation. Real talk: Kelly is my bestie - we met over 31 years ago on our first day of OT school. And, we have these calls as part of our regular communication. This time, we hit record so you could listen in and see that even without a perfect and proper agenda, celebration with connection has true value as a stressed out and often lonely OT business owner.

If you like this week's episode, please share the love with a friend.

Podcast resources and links: http://www.trishwilliamsconsulting.ca/podcast-resources

E85 -  Increase Your Profit: Strategies for Marketing and Sales in a Cash-Based Practice with Dr Brenda Heinecke, DPT

7 March 2023

“How do I move from insurance to cash-based clients?"

This question is asked regularly by Paid Peeps, and today we are exploring the importance of sales and marketing strategies for cash-based practices and discuss some effective techniques that can help these practices thrive.

Think it’s all fancy tips and tricks?

You might be surprised at how simple this shift can be - and how OTs are especially primed for this occupation-based messaging.

If you like this week's episode, please share the love with a friend.

Podcast resources and links: http://www.trishwilliamsconsulting.ca/podcast-resources

Ep 84 The Employee vs. Contractor Debate: Which is Right for Your Business

28 February 2023

As an OT business owner, it can be challenging to decide when and who to hire first!

(We have a podcast on that, btw. Click here to listen!)

Most OT founders will inevitably hire a contractor first. Contractors are typically paid a flat fee, pay their own taxes and have more flexible working hours and project timelines. Plus, if you’re worried that you won’t have the business to provide them (think Feast and Famine of clients any given month), then contractors seems much safer.

Once you hit $100K and over, are in the growth and scale phase of your business and team leadership, I recommend you take an in depth look at hiring employees.

I know it’s scary.

But there are major advantages to your company, including utilizing Key Performance Indicators to ensure the growth of the employee and the company.

Listen here to take this common topic from overwhelming to “ok, ok. It’s starting to make lots of sense!”

E83 -  Paid to Prosper: Maximizing Your Marketing Budget with Paid Advertising with Jackie Ellis

21 February 2023

Should you start paying for ads?

We’ve all seen them, we’ve clicked on them, but will they work in YOUR OT business?

Let’s face it - you’d use them, if you could be clear on a) how they’re different than organic marketing b) what type of strategy you should use and c) if they work! Because, you don’t want to be left in the dust.

And, as an OT you are the master of keeping your expenses down - but giving in services, trying to connect with MD offices and meeting with other health care practitioners for marketing leads takes a ton of time and hustle.

What’s the cost of paid advertising, how do I run them and is it worth all the fuss for an OT?

Listen to this episode to find out more with our guest, marketing and paid ad specialist, Jackie Ellis!

 

E82 - Outsourcing Success: Navigating the Hiring and Management of Virtual Assistants

14 February 2023

"You keep telling us to outsource, Trish. But, like, how?"

In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of outsourcing tasks to virtual assistants, as well as best practices for hiring and managing a virtual assistant or contractor.

At OTs Get Paid we've hired many contractors over the years, and our real-life experience is front and centre in this episode.

You're overwhelmed, but don't even have the time to find someone to help - listen here for the steps to simplify!

If you like this week's episode, please share the love with a friend.

Podcast resources and links: http://www.trishwilliamsconsulting.ca/podcast-resources

E81- Rest as a Revolution - A Productivity Series

7 February 2023

Reject hustle culture.

No one succeeds until we all succeed.

40% of the Wealth is with 1% of the people.

Too tired to stop and ask questions.

Purposeful that we are exhausted.

Nap ministry and we can do hard things.

Awareness. This episode is about awareness and one step.

The step is a manifesto. What do you believe? What can you imagine? (Imagination can occur when you’re rested and free)

Manifesto - write one! (See Rachael Rogers)

OT yourself. Revolutionary. Start with yourself as a biz owner. Let it reflect in your biz.

Push back against capitalism and marginalization. This also pushes back against modern day feminism. Which taught us to be the best at the system.

Change the system. It’s a new paradigm.

You are divine already. Don’t donate your body to a System. We can teach you the tools - mainly supporting you through the experience.

It isn’t just a nap. It’s from the ground up.

Access to this choice is justice.

E80- Partnership and Systems Have More In Common Than You Think - A Productivity Series

28 January 2023

Listen to another episode in our Productivity Series.

What are the strategies for successful partnership in your OT business? How does organizing two (or more people if you have a growing team) affect your ability to stay focused and organized. Who should do what?

And if you already have a business and want to start a second with a friend, what systems do you need to stay on track and stop all the overwhelm?

Today, we have Alison Hendricks and Sue Wahl, Co-Directors of the Collaborative Approach Therapy Systems Network (CATS) and owners of their individual in person OT clinics. Listen as they provide the inside scoop to their solid partnership.

If you like this week's episode, please share the love with a friend.

Podcast resources and links: http://www.trishwilliamsconsulting.ca/podcast-resources

E79 - Plan The Week in Your Business - A Productivity Series

21 January 2023

Listen to another episode in our Productivity Series.

Today, we are digger deeper into your Strategic Plan. To get the template and listen to how we set 3 and 1 year goals in your biz plan, listen to this previous episode S1 E14 The #1 Thing Making Money in Your Business: A Strategic Plan.

Then join as we learn how to set the right goals for the next 90 days in your business with prompts and how to break these down into monthly projects.

E78 - Plan the Next 90 Days in Your Business - A Productivity Series

17 January 2023

Welcome to another episode in our Productivity Series.

Today, we are digger deeper into your Strategic Plan. To get the template download click here and learn how we set 3 and 1 year goals in your biz plan, by listening to this previous episode S1 E14 The #1 Thing Making Money in Your Business: A Strategic Plan.


Then join us as we learn how to set the right goals for the next 90 days in your business with prompts and how to break these down into monthly projects.

Help us celebrate 50,000 downloads! Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE: https://forms.gle/HdSd8HjThSxDtF8c9

E77 -  A Case Study in Productivity with Aine O'Dea - A Productivity Series

10 January 2023

Have you ever wondered how other OT business owners get it all done?

Today, we ask Dr. Aine O'Dea about how she does it all.

What can we learn from this busy entrepreneur, with multiple offers and interests, as we discuss productivity, clarity, focus and overwhelm.

Help us celebrate 50,000 downloads! Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE: https://forms.gle/HdSd8HjThSxDtF8c9

Ep 76 - The Mother Theresa Complex with Bessi Graham - A Productivity Series

3 January 2023

Help us celebrate 50,000 downloads! Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE

E75 - Celebrating 50,000 Downloads

20 December 2022

50,000 downloads of the OTs Get Paid podcast since inception? WOW!

Tune in to hear us celebrate this milestone, the 6 lessons I've learned to date in using a podcast for marketing and sales of an OT biz, and even find out how you can WIN a free coaching session with me and give back to the Pod.

Get your voice heard and enter to win HERE: https://forms.gle/HdSd8HjThSxDtF8c9

E74 - Living By Your Core Word with Hélène Thériault

13 December 2022

How capable are you of setting and achieving goals?

What if you added a "secret sauce" to get there with greater ease?

We are talking Flow state this week, in particular, using a Core Word to focus your work and life.

Listen in to today's guest Helene Theriault, discuss how her yearly Core Word brings her more profit, clarity and impact to her scaling OT business and authenticity to her daily life.

 

E73 - Mandy lost 27k followers in 24 hrs

6 December 2022

Mandy built a thriving community on IG with over 27K followers.

This allowed her to grow her business, into a profitable, impactful space. Let's be clear. The $ from her business is a very key piece of her family income. This was no hobby.

One night - poof. She lost every single follower on social media.

What would you do?

I was curious too, so reached out to Mandy to see how I could help, and ask her serious questions about building a company using social media.

Her answers may surprise you!

Dig into this amazing discussion about marketing, social media, and the power of information that you own with Mandy's warmth and transparency.

Then, go give her a follow!

Ep 72 - A Peek into Coaching with Jessica Miller

29 November 2022

Have you ever wondered what I do when I'm not hosting this AWESOME podcast?

What does a coaching session look like?

What topics get addressed in coaching?

Maybe you have a similar thought as Grace, an OT business owner, who sent me an IG DM asking "I want join one of your paid programs, but I'm not sure if I'm far enough along in business and if it's really for me?"

We can answer those questions today!

Get your peek into coaching, where today we go deep into a coaching session. And, we've got our brave guest, Jessica Miller who volunteered - on a very public forum!

Jessica is an OT entrepreneur who is the "Underpaid Therapist with a Business" phase. She has had her business for just under a year, is making some money, and has questions about email marketing, data tracking and what's next for her growth.

This week, we are also opening the next cohort for the Road to 100K Club. Learn more here: https://www.trishwilliamsconsulting.ca/road-to-100K

 

Ep 71 - More Sales For Small Service-Based Business

22 November 2022

What happens when the bestest, mostest idealest client connects with you and wants your help right away?

And, you're full?

Will they wait?

Maybe not.

The straight up about being a business owner, is recognizing your customer's journey - and when the spirit moves them to buy, they want to buy!

How does a small service-based OT business overcome that hurdle? I mean, there is only so far you'll travel, so much time in the day and you have other things to do!

In this episode we discuss:

- always having something to sell
- getting over the sleezy feeling of selling all the time
- controlling your calendar, while still making money

and more! Including, some awesome updates in the OTs Get Paid coaching programs for 2023!! Keep your eyes peeled - some of it is coming up very soon.

 

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