OTs Gone Rogue

🎙️ Exciting news! I'm back with a brand new episode of the podcast! 🎉

In this episode I dive deep into the past 6 months of rapid business growth, sharing my experiences and lessons learned along the way including: 

1️⃣ Doubling gross revenue: I discuss how I managed to double my business's gross revenue over a 9-month period and the strategic decisions I made to achieve this impressive growth. 

2️⃣ Embracing the CEO role: I reflect on the challenges I faced and the sacrifices I made in order to step into my role as the CEO of my business. I share my journey and the mindset shifts that allowed me to fully own my achievements.

3️⃣ Workflow optimization and systems implementation: I share more on the work I’m continuing to do around improving my workflow, tracking essential metrics, and implementing systems to ensure smoother operations and better outcomes for my clients. 

If you're a therapist looking to level up your business and make a bigger impact while building a fulfilling life, this episode is for you! Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn practical strategies to flex your entrepreneurial muscles. 

Welcome to the third episode in our Clinician to Coach Series! 

In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about: 

• The steps you need to take to actually start that coaching business
• How to get clear on your numbers, including your baseline revenue and how to know what to pay yourself
• Why validating your idea is one of the most important steps to starting a business
• Questions to ask when talking to your prospective clients 
• How to fine tune your elevator pitch
• Resources to help support you on this journey

And remember, it's my mission to get this series into the ears of as many OTs as possible! Meaning if you enjoyed today's episode, please help me to spread the word. Better yet, take a screen shot, post it to Instagram or Facebook and tag our @otsgonerogue account.

If you want to connect with me directly, you can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page  @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. 

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast! 

Welcome to the second episode in our Clinician to Coach Series! 

In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about: 

• The key differences between consulting, coaching and therapy
• Why you want to clearly articulate what service you're providing and what your client can expect in terms of the coaching relationship
• The gold standard for positioning your coaching services alongside your work as a therapist
• Common scenarios for therapists navigating the coaching space

If you enjoy today's episode -- and if you're excited about the rest of this series -- I would love to hear from you! You can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page  @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. 

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast! 

Welcome to our Clinician to Coach Series! 

In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout.

And we're kicking things off by pulling back the curtain on the dark side of coaching! 

In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about: 

• Why healthcare professionals are burning out with the current state of healthcare
• The growing trends and opportunities in the coaching industry
• The concerns with the wild, wild West of the coaching world and the lack of industry regulation
• Potential issues with coaching certification programs and the importance of consumer awareness
• What we need to consider as health professionals navigating the coaching space

If you enjoy today's episode -- and if you're excited about the rest of this series -- I would love to hear from you! You can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters).

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page  @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. 

If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast! 

And we're back, pulling back the curtain on yet another area of business that often has some shady things going on... Today we’re going to be talking about sales tactics and pricing strategies that more of us should be questioning as both entrepreneurs AND consumers.  

In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about (and question): 

• The importance of using our critical thinking skills when it comes to applying what's being taught in the online space
• How income claim marketing can be problematic
• The pros and cons for hiding your pricing
• High pressure sales tactics and discovery calls
• When the friend request on Facebook turns into an unwanted sales pitch
• The penalty tax that often comes with a payment plan

If you're enjoying my "pulling back the curtain" episodes, I would love to hear from you! I think these are important conversations to have, as uncomfortable as they can be... 

As always, I'm happy to continue the conversation via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters). If you resonated with parts of this episode, take a quick screenshot, share it to your IG stories and tag me,  @otsgonerogue.

You can also connect with me through our Facebook page  @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. 

Today we’re rolling out another Rogue Spotlight Interview where we’re featuring an OT who’s thinking outside the box and doing things differently in terms of how they’re using their education and experience to serve their audience.

Clarice Grote is an occupational therapist, medicare specialist and health policy consultant based in the United States. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Amplify OT, a company dedicated to educating and encouraging occupational therapy practitioners and students to engage with Medicare policy and advocacy.

Now if you’re thinking this episode doesn’t apply to you because you’re not working with medicare or you’re not American, think again.

During my interview with Clarice, we’re talking more about her journey as an entrepreneur, her experience with pivoting from an online course to a membership model and the work she’s doing behind the scenes on building out a stronger infrastructure for her business so that it’s more profitable AND sustainable.

If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me OR with Clarice, take a quick screenshot and share with us on IG, tag us @otsgonerogue.com and @amplify_ot.

To access Clarice's OT Reimbursement Podcast Playlist and Guide, go to:  amplifyot.com/playlist 

To find out more about her membership, go to: amplifyot.com/membership

For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.

If you don’t want to miss any future episodes including upcoming episodes in this series, make sure you are subscribed to the OTs Gone Rogue podcast on apple, spotify or stitcher or wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

Today’s episode is an important one because we’re kicking off a series of tough conversations where I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the things I’ve been learning on this journey into the dark side of the online business world.

My goal with these types of episodes is two-fold: 

1. I want to lead by example in being a service-based online business owner that’s practicing with integrity, helping more OT entrepreneurs to follow suit.
2. I want to help more OTs who are navigating the online space to use their critical thinking when signing up for programs, products and services. 

Leading to the focus of today's episode, ascension models. 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: 

• What exactly is an ascension model and how it's commonly referenced as THE way of positioning your various offers 
• Why it's important to think critically about the business advice you're going to follow
• The challenge with low ticket offers being resource intensive
• How to reconnect to your reason for helping people as a business owner

As always, I'm happy to continue the conversation via DM or email! If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me, take a quick screenshot and share with me on IG, tag me @otsgonerogue.com. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page  @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. 

Have you ever been in a situation where a colleague shares one of their wins -- and while you want to feel happy for them, you instead there's a part of you that cringes on the inside? Or maybe you've had a peer share their successes and instead of feeling inspired, their announcement made you feel bad, like you weren't enough.

My friend, you are not alone. Which is why on today's episode, we're doing a deep dive into this idea of comparing ourselves to others, especially in the OT space.
 
In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about: 

• How comparing ourselves to others can sometimes lead to inspired action -- but it can also stop us in our tracks
• Common scenarios where comparisonitis may rear it's ugly head
• Tricks + tools to help you stop comparing yourself to others
• How we all have our own unique contributions to make in the world

I hope you resonate with parts of this episode and that you're excited for all the great things to come, whether that's our individual achievements or our collective accomplishments as a profession! 

If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me, take a quick screenshot and share with me on IG, tag me @otsgonerogue.com. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page  @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. 

Today’s episode is particularly exciting because we’re getting back into the groove with spotlighting other amazing OTs who are on this journey of going rogue. And we're kicking things off with none other than Sarah Lyon. 

In 2011, Sarah launched OT potential because she realized the incredible need for a reliable source of quality occupational therapy-related content and resources. 

As you’re going to hear in this interview, Sarah is on a mission. Through her OT Potential platform, she now has a blog, a podcast and a membership-based journal club -- all geared towards helping OT practitioners from around the globe to make a habit of regularly exploring new OT-related research. 

Later this month, she’s also launching an OT directory, which we talk more about and let me tell you, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to get my name on an OT directory before!

Tune into the full episode and you’ll hear us talk about: 

• How she navigates work-life balance when working from home AND partnering with her husband 
• Her decision to be a generalist and intentionally NOT niche down
• The importance of having a platform that shines a spotlight on other OTs
• How she manages the pressure of having so many eyes on her work
• Her long term vision for OT potential

You can check out Sarah's work by going to https://otpotential.com/ -- and you can use the coupon code ROGUE to get an additional $5 off any of her plans, including the directory that goes live on February 20th. This coupon is valid until the end of April!

If you have any feedback, thoughts or questions or if you resonate with anything we shared in today's episode, you can find me on Instagram at  @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. 

See you next week!

Have you ever thought about being an affiliate for another entrepreneur, where you're promoting their offer in exchange for a commission payment? Or maybe you've thought about taking on affiliate partners for one of your programs or offers? 

Well, before you take this idea much further, I want you to tune into this episode where I break down eight things to consider before entering into an affiliate relationship. 

In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about: 

• The importance of getting clarity on the fundamentals of your offer before expecting someone else to market and sell it
• How your offer goes through stages of development -- and why this matters for affiliate marketing
• Things to consider when deciding on the commission payment
• Understanding what your affiliates need in order to be successful

If you need any help in setting up a successful affiliate system for your offer -- or if you want help in further developing your offer so that you're ready for affiliates, please reach out!

And if you have any questions or if you resonate with any of my shares in today’s episode, I would love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. 

Are you dabbling in the online space and sometimes feel pressured to go “all in” as a Digital CEO? Or maybe you’re offering in-person services and it feels all-encompassing, meaning you’re wondering how you could possibly take on an online revenue stream on the side? 

Do you ever wonder if you can have the best of both worlds?

Well, after being 100% fully online for the last 4.5 years, today I’m pulling back the curtain on my return to in-person services. 

In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about: 

• The changes I’ve experienced in my personal life and why I was motivated to go back to working in my community
• How I’m filling some important gaps in my business with this in-person consulting contract
• The downside of working in-person and why I appreciate my online work more than ever! 

If you resonate with any of my shares in today’s episode, don't hesitate to reach out! I always enjoy connecting with people from our Rogue Community! You can find me on Instagram @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. 

Are there days where you question if you’re making things harder than they need to be? 

Or maybe there are times where you’re so in the thick of it, that you don’t even realize there might be an easier way…

Well, my friend, you are not alone.

And on today’s episode, we’re going to shine a light on times in our business journey where we may very well be making things more challenging than they need to be. We’re also going to explore some reasons on why this is and what we can do about it moving forward.

If you resonate with this episode and you have a story about a time where you made something harder than it needs to be, I would love to hear about it! Connect with me on IG @otsgonerogue or through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or better yet, make a post or create a story and share it to your own social media profile, as a way of bringing your audience along on your journey. Don’t forget to tag me so I can be there to cheer you on!

And if you have any questions or feedback on the podcast, please don't hesitate to reach out: https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! We’re kicking the year off by re-introducing our “Coaching Conversations” series where I sit down with one of my students and coach them through challenges or roadblocks in their business that many of our listeners may also be facing.

Today I have the pleasure of hosting Kylee Leavitt. Kylee is based out of North Carolina, US and her clinical background is in pediatrics. After experiencing a tough transitional period in her life, she’s now using her own journey with a coach to inspire her work as a parent coach and an educator.

I’m so excited to have Kylee on the show as we dig deep into client acquisition & marketing and attempt to answer the question “My website is live and I’m really happy with the offer I've created, now what?”

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER : 

• The secret to taking your offer and turning it into social media content.
• How to avoid getting caught up in the “perfectionist" mentality. 
• Why you should be thinking twice before offering that discount as a purchase incentive.

To check out more of Kylee's work -- and cheer her on as she continues to put herself out there, you can go to her website https://www.kyleeleavitt.com/ or give her a follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyleecleavitt/

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com. 

It’s that time! Welcome to the last OTs Gone Rogue episode of 2022. And while everyone else is looking back on the past year, today I’m reflecting on my journey as an entrepreneur.

As I’ve mentioned before on the podcast, I’m a big fan of journaling. My business journal has given me a living document of my entire entrepreneurial journey.

This episode is my love letter to entrepreneurship, celebrating the highs, the lows, the wins, and everything in between that makes up this wonderful journey so many of us are on. I can’t wait to hear your take on it!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER : 

• Why I’ve grown to love celebrating my birthday in December.
• The “why” behind my reason for journaling in the first place.
• My advice to entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey as we all get ready to take on 2023!

I hope you’ll join us on January 9th as we dive headfirst into 2023 with new weekly episodes all year long! From my family (both in business and biology) to yours, I’m wishing you the happiest of holidays and can’t wait to hear from you soon!

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you.

Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com. 

Today's episode is a combination of many of my passions -- women's health, coaching, mindset AND entrepreneurship.

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification. She's passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women’s and pelvic health concerns, as well as educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare.

After receiving my Women’s Health Coach Certification a few weeks ago, I’m so excited to bring Dr. Drummond’s two decades of expertise to our OTGR community and I can’t wait to hear what your biggest takeaways are!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER WITH: 

• Jessica’s journey from PT to integrative women’s health coach.
• How to shut down that women’s health coach impostor syndrome.
• Why no one is perfectly “healthy”.
• The two questions you need to be asking yourself as a women’s health coach
• The secret to honing in on your messaging as both a clinician and coach.

To check out Jessica's programs, including her Women's Health Coaching Certification, click HERE!

And if you want to learn more about the different ways we're supporting OTs in the coaching industry, whether you're just getting started or you're growing a six-figure coaching practice, go to www.otsgonerogue.com/coaching.

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox!

And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you.

Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

Make sure to connect with Dr. Drummond on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth and on Facebook @IntegrativePelvicHealth

IT'S TIME! As promised, we're officially bringing back our monthly OT spotlight, where we're featuring an amazing OT from our Rogue Community! 

Let's kick things off with Courtney Lindblom, an Occupational Therapist in the US that started her career in a skilled nursing facility and recently made the transition over to in-patient rehab.

She’s also working on mastering the art of social media, sharing her relatable day-to-day struggles, triumphs, and tips with her tens of thousands of followers across multiple platforms. My conversation with Courtney left me smiling from ear to ear and I can’t wait to share it with you!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER : 

• The delicate balance between sharing and oversharing.
• How to avoid a vulnerability hangover.
• Why the idea of social media as a “highlight reel” is outdated.
• The secret to showing up authentically as you are!

Check out Courtney on Instagram  @Courtney_The_OT

Need Courtney's OT/OTA Board Exam Study Guide?

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If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox!

And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com. 

It's official, we're celebrating our 50th episode of the podcast!

And what better way to celebrate this milestone than by doing a deep dive into the lessons I've carried forward from the last two years, as I navigated many of life's challenges in the public eye.

In today's episode, I'm keeping it real and pulling back the curtain on my reflections as a podcaster, including: 

• Some of the changes we've gone through as a business, a team and a brand. 
• The importance of accountability when doing hard things.
• My ongoing dance between optimizing my performance and managing my performance anxiety.
• How the podcast has become intertwined with my own journey of personal and professional development.

I then wrap things up by sharing next steps with the podcast and our plans for the next 50 episodes! 

If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox!

www.otsgonerogue.com/newsletter

And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com. 

Today, we are diving into this concept of working online, and not just working online, but working online in a way that leverages your time.

When it comes to membership communities, Stu McLaren is the membership king. He has this amazing energy, and he's so passionate about not only what he does, but teaching others how to do the same thing as well.

Every time I hear Stu speak, or listen in to one of his podcast episodes, I leave with a different level of appreciation for the work that he's doing, the passion that he has, and the level of knowledge on membership models, and after listening to our conversation I hope you feel the same way.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: 

• How to conquer the guilt factor in your money mindset.
• The secret to “niching down” without feeling like you’re leaving money on the table.
• Why a membership may be the biggest growth opportunity for your business you never knew existed. 

Resources:
Sign up for Stu’s FREE workshop HERE!
Check out Stu’s podcast HERE!

If this episode has inspired or resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’d leave a review and share your biggest takeaways. Or if you’re interested in starting or growing a membership, DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue.

And while you’ve got your phone out,  you can also connect with Stu on Instagram @stumclaren.

Raise your hand if you’re your own worst critic 🙋‍♀️

As someone whos been on both the giving and receiving end of coaching, I have developed a fairly strong skill set in terms of self-coaching. But what happens when that self-coaching fails to incorporate proper boundaries?

This week is all about recognizing when you, as a high performer, are in desperate need of a reset. I was inspired by my own experience as well as hearing what others in my circle are going through so this week we’re really diving deep.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: 

• How to respect both your business and “life happening” in a way that makes you feel good.
• Why you should be looking imposter syndrome right in the face instead of sweeping it under the rug.
• That your biggest enemy isn’t others, it’s yourself (comparing yourself to others, of course!)
• The secret to stopping, looking back, and celebrating how far you’ve come.

If this episode has resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’d leave a review and share your biggest takeaways. Or DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue and share your business journey with me, I’d love to chat with you. 

With another summer come and gone, we’ve been dealing with some significant changes in the LaPointe household. 

For those of you who don’t know, over the past summer, we went through the process of gutting and completely renovating our 75-year-old home. 

The process of going through this reno has been eye-opening and really challenged and shifted my perspective as a business owner, and now I can’t wait to share these revelations with you.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: 

• How nothing ever goes according to plan (and why that’s a good thing!)
• Why looking at your business through a microscope is essential.
• Why my reno contractor may be the missing piece to running your business more efficiently. 
• The lesson I had to learn the hard way about what it really takes to work in the online space (and what to never take for granted).
• The secret to coping with the chaos and dancing in the rain. 

If this episode has resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’d leave a review and share your biggest takeaways. Or DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue and let's connect!