Introducing Heard Business School
Every therapy session holds a story, and every client brings a journey.
But behind the scenes is a tale of entrepreneurship, where therapists navigate the winding road of building their own business.
This is Heard Business School, hosted by Michael Fulwiler, where we sit down with private practice owners and industry experts to learn about the business of therapy, together.
We’ll see you in class.
This episode is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their own attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this episode.
Guest Bio
Episode Transcript
MICHAEL FULWILER:
EVERY THERAPY SESSION HOLDS A STORY.
MELVIN VARGHESE:
THERAPISTS ARE SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE AT BUSINESS BECAUSE WE VALUE AUTHENTICITY, AND RELATIONSHIPS. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS.
MICHAEL FULWILER:
AND EVERY CLIENT BRINGS A JOURNEY.
LISA SAVAGE:
WHEN I FIRST OPENED MY PRACTICE, I WAS ONE OF VERY FEW BLACK MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN DELAWARE WHO HAD A PRIVATE PRACTICE. AND I FELT A GREAT DEAL OF PRESSURE TO OVER-PERFORM BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO BE PERCEIVED AS NOT BEING AS GOOD AS.
MICHAEL FULWILER:
BUT BEHIND THE SCENES LIES A HIDDEN TALE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
ALEX AUERBACH::
PROBABLY MY BIGGEST MISTAKE, WAS NOT BEING MORE INTENTIONAL AT THE BEGINNING ABOUT REALLY THINKING THROUGH. THE WAY I WANTED TO SPEND MY TIME. YOU'RE SURVIVING, YOU'RE PAYING YOUR BILLS, BUT YOU'RE NOT FULFILLED. HOW EXACTLY DO I WANT TO SPEND MY TIME AND HOW DO I MAKE SURE I BUILD A BUSINESS THAT'S ALIGNED WITH THOSE THINGS?
MICHAEL FULWILER:
I'M MICHAEL FULWEILER, AND THIS IS HERD BUSINESS SCHOOL. WE'RE GOING TO UNCOVER THE BUSINESS SECRETS BEHIND THE MODERN THERAPY PRACTICE. WE'LL SPEAK TO THERAPISTS AND BUSINESS EXPERTS ABOUT THE THINGS THEY DIDN'T TEACH YOU IN GRAD SCHOOL AND HELP UNRAVEL THE MYSTERIES OF BUILDING YOUR OWN THERAPY BUSINESS
JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF THERAPY TOGETHER. I'LL SEE YOU IN CLASS.
