A Not So Private Practice

Nov 30 2023
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This podcast aims to dispel some of the mystery about what goes on behind the scenes of running a group counselling practice. Since we launched our group practice, Shoreline Counselling in 2019, we’ve learned alot about leadership, office build-ins, renting vs. owning, working with independent contractors, supervising students, business expansion, marketing, financial literacy and SEO, amongst many other things.  With two locations and 25 clinicians and counting, we don’t pretend to have all the answers, but in this podcast we aim to do our best at honestly sharing our experiences - good and bad - in the hopes of offering nuggets of useful information to support others walking this path of group practice ownership. 

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We want to hear from YOU!

Nov 30 2023 1 mins  
We are so excited to finally have this whole project out in the world and we want to hear from you. What did you like? Dislike? And what would you want to hear more of? Feel free to leave us a review or reach out to us on social media @anotsoprivatepractice. If you are interested in working with us, please feel free to reach out to us: [email protected]. We look forward

That's a Wrap on Season 1

Nov 27 2023 25 mins  
In this final episode, Laura and Steph say goodbye to the first season of A Not So Private Practice. They reflect on their bad review, the inspiration that led them here and connection and community that has been fostered since this podcast launched. They share stories of what has been going on behind the scenes as they worked to fit podcasting into their already busy lives. Laura

It's All in the Dollars and Cents

Nov 20 2023 26 mins  
In this episode, Steph and Laura chat all about their experiences with money and group practice ownership. They share information about how they've accessed loans and grants, how they pay themselves as owners and some key pieces around accounting and bookkeeping. Laura and Steph also share their deep love and commitment for budgeting and all the ways in which it has helped them

Time to Expand: A Second Location

Nov 13 2023 21 mins  
In this episode, Steph and Laura share the story on their expansion into a second office in Vancouver. They share the pain of learning that things don't always go the same way twice and offer nuggets of insights into the ways to prepare for an expansion and the importance of being able to pivot. Originally slated for earlier in the season, this episode now reviews some of the k

Internships and Fellowships

Nov 06 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, Steph and Laura talk with Mariah and Millie about their experiences as interns and fellows in our office as well as breakdown the structure of the intership and fellowship programs. Millie and Mariah speak to their decisions around staying on for the fellowship after their schooling was done and we finally get clarity around the eggplant story.--Follow us:Website -

The Front Desk Team Who Changed Our Lives

Oct 30 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, Steph and Laura talk to Stevie and Chylanne about their roles as our front desk support team. We talk all about procedures, client care, relationship building and the nuances of managing the admin for a group of therapists. Steph and Laura speak to the value having this team brings to their business and lives and how they could not survive without them.--Follow

The Bits and Bobs of Being an Independent Contractor

Oct 23 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, Steph and Laura break down the structure of their independent contractor model and chat about the values of generosity and flexibility that live at its foundation. They share stories about the tension that exists between generosity and profitability and the important lessons they've learned as their practice has grown.--Follow us:Website - www.anotsoprivateprac

Working with Independent Contractors and the Shoreline Friendship Club

Oct 16 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, Steph and Laura chat with one of their longtime independent contractor's, Amanda Murphy, about her choice to continue working in a group practice instead of going solo and how group practice owners and independent contractors can work well together and what obstacles can stand in the way. Information is also provided about the Shoreline Friendship Club--Follow

A Lesson in Marketing with Jeremy Shell

Oct 02 2023 21 mins  
In this episode, Laura and Steph chat with their marketing/SEO/Google guru, Jeremy Shell. Jeremy is the owner of Fuel Growth, a leading digital marketing partner for brands and agencies, based in Toronto. Over the years, Jeremy has patiently guided them with his wisdom and experience as they have navigated the unfamiliar world of marketing - specifically SEO and Google ads - and th

Work with Us!

Sep 28 2023 2 mins  
Come and learn about the various ways you can work with Steph and Laura either in a group or one-on-one.--Follow us:Website - www.anotsoprivatepractice.caInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anotsoprivatepractice