Behind the Practice Newsletter
Hey there, practice owners and fearless leaders! 🎉
I’m so excited to have you here in the very first edition of Behind the Practice! If you’re here, it means you’re ready to dive deep into the untold stories, the behind-the-scenes magic (and mayhem), and the real, raw moments of running a healthcare practice. This newsletter isn’t just about polished tips and quick fixes — it’s about getting into the nitty-gritty of what really works, what definitely doesn’t, and how to scale and systemize your practice in a way that makes sense for YOU.
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How I Set Goals and Communicate With My Team at Year-End
Title: A Look Inside My End-of-Year Process: Communication, Reflection, and Goal-Setting
As we close out another year, one of the most important things I focus on is clear communication and intentional goal-setting for the year ahead. Here’s a look at how I ensure my team stays informed, motivate...
Dec 17, 2024
How I Structured End-of-Year Bonuses
As the year winds down, one of my favorite traditions is showing appreciation to our team through holiday bonuses. This year, I took a thoughtful and structured approach to ensure the bonuses were fair, meaningful, and reflective of the contributions each team member made to the success of our pr...
by Kasey Compton —
Dec 11, 2024
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What I Did Right: The Foundations of My Practice’s Success
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Opening and running a practice is a journey filled with learning curves, adjustments, and plenty of trial and error. But one thing I’m proud of is the solid foundation I built from day one—choices and strategies that continue to serve my practice well to this day.
Here’s a peek at what I got ri...
by Kasey Compton —
Dec 01, 2024
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December Shining Star Spotlight: Monica Arroyo, LCSW
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From Chaos to Clarity: How Structure Transformed One Practice
This month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Monica Arroyo, LCSW, the founder and Clinical Director of Family Therapy Group of Weston in Florida. Monica had a vision: to create a practice where families could find the support...
Dec 01, 2024
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A Peek Behind the Scenes: Balancing Business and Life
People ask me a lot of business questions. How do you scale, and when is the right time? What happens when profit margins just aren’t cutting it? How do you adjust pay structures without causing an uproar? And perhaps one of the trickiest: How do you delegate the critical stuff—like financials—wi...
by Kasey Compton —
Nov 01, 2024
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End-of-Year Practice Audit: How to Streamline for 2024
As the year comes to a close and we gear up for 2024, now is the perfect time to hit pause, take stock, and streamline your practice for the new year. I know, I know—auditing your practice might not sound like the most exciting end-of-year activity, but trust me, it’s one of the most important st...
by kasey compton —
Nov 01, 2024
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Our Top 5 Downloadable Tools for Practice Owners
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Clinical Downloads
These are our Top 5 Clinical downloads. Feel free to make them your own!
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PSS Overview and Treatment Planning for Clinicians
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fvZEQGzu6UW3TAk0K7ahi4Fw2VSLvMrHczeH3xRQGI0/edit?usp=sharing
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Treatment Plan Template
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by Kasey Compton —
Nov 01, 2024
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My 2024 Business Struggles: You’re Not Alone
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If 2024 has taught me anything, it’s that running a healthcare practice is a constant balancing act—and sometimes, the scales tip in ways you didn’t see coming. I’m going to get real with you: this year hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for my business (or my sanity), and if you’ve been feelin...
Nov 01, 2024
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cashflow
group practice
hiring
systems
therapists
The Top Marketing Strategies for Our Practice (Ranked by Effectiveness)
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Our marketing coordinator recently evaluated the effectiveness of our top marketing strategies, rating each on a scale from 1 to 5. Here's the breakdown of what’s working best to grow our practice and reach new clients:
1. Community Marketing (5/5)
Why it works: Building real connections with ...
by Kasey Compton —
Nov 01, 2024
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marketing
outreach
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End-of-Year Reviews and Surveys: Proceed with Caution
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As we head toward the end of the year, it’s tempting to wrap up by conducting staff reviews and surveys. After all, it’s the season of reflection and goal setting, right? While gathering feedback is essential, doing it the wrong way—or asking the wrong questions—can backfire. Hard. In fact, if ...
Nov 01, 2024
business
ceo
culture
performance review
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Dashboards
When we first began tracking key metrics manually, it felt like a guessing game. We had no clear way to see how our practice was really performing. Implementing a dashboard changed everything. Suddenly, we could track our revenue, client retention, and staff productivity all in one place. Not onl...
Nov 01, 2024
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Welcome to Behind the Practice!
Welcome to Behind the Practice!
Hey there, practice owners and fearless leaders! 🎉
I’m so excited to have you here in the very first edition of Behind the Practice! If you’re here, it means you’re ready to dive deep into the untold stories, the behind-the-scenes magic (and mayhem), and the real, ...
Oct 31, 2024
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