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Where to Get Podcast Guest Release Form Templates
Do you want to book guests on your podcast? Then you’ll need a podcast guest release form. In order to protect your legal rights when recording and distributing jointly created podcast episodes, having each and every guest sign a podcast guest release form is...
6 Essential Software for Creating Online Courses
It’s no secret that creating an online course is great way to build passive income. But which software do you need to successfully create your online course? Unlike in-person trainings where you’ll pay for event space, tech setup, snacks, and your time, online courses...
Is Hushmail Worth it? A Hushmail Review – Pros & Cons (2024)
When running a private practice, it’s important that you do everything in your power to maintain privacy compliant when sharing or receiving personal information. And this includes when transmitting information via email. This is where Hushmail comes in. Hushmail is a...
Jane App is it Worth it? A Jane App Review (2024)
Do you need a practice management software that can streamline your practice? Finding the right practice management can make your life much easier and your practice more efficient. But when it comes to choosing a practice management software there’s several...
How to Take Time Off From Your Therapy Practice
Do you need to take time off from your therapy practice but not sure how to go about doing so? For some private practice therapists, avoiding taking time off is an easy solution to keep up with business momentum and prevent income loss. For others, it just never seems...
8 Benefits of Creating and Selling an Online Course
Is creating an online course worth it? In the last decade online courses have become a normal way of life for many learners. And since the pandemic more and more people are choosing to learn online due to ease, accessibly and for financial reasons. With online courses...
How to Start an Etsy Shop with No Money
Starting an online business can be an exciting (and a scary) time for many people, especially when you’re starting with a limited budget. But what if you have zero cash in the bank? One of the best, and affordable, ways to start an online business is on...
Lead Magnet Quiz Software: An Interact Quiz Maker Review (2024)
If you’ve been trying to build an email list you may have heard that one of the best ways to grow your list is by creating a quiz. Which is absolutely true because quizzes as lead magnets can generate up to a 50% conversion rate for email list opt-ins (Powell,...
9 Great PESI Courses for Psychotherapists in 2024
If you’ve been considering taking PESI courses, you’re not alone! Every day psychotherapists across the country are taking PESI courses to grow their clinical skills and build their therapeutic knowledge. However, with so many courses to choose from where...
Is Kajabi Good for Podcast Hosting? A Kajabi Podcast Review (2024)
Thinking of using Kajabi to host your podcast? Before you do read this Kajabi podcast review to answer the question “is Kajabi good for podcast hosting?” Since I started my podcast, the Designer Practice Podcast, over a year ago I’ve been using Kajabi to host and...
Online Social Work Programs in Canada: FAQs
Considering completing an online social work degree program in Canada? It’s never been a better time! However, due to work or life commitments, you might be searching for an online social work program in Canada so that you can work towards your education and your...
Canadian Universities with Social Work Programs (2024)
Are you looking for Canadian universities with social work programs? Whether you’re researching to determine your next career move or you’re actively applying for social programs, knowing which Canadian universities offer social work programs can make your search just...
How to Make Money Blogging in Canada
Can you make money blogging in Canada? Absolutely and I’m living proof! Although many well-known bloggers are in the United States, there are Canadians making a living from blogging each and every day - and I’m one of them. Honestly, the formula for writing in Canada...
How Many Blog Posts to Make Money in 2024
Thinking of starting a blog this year? But maybe the thought of writing blog posts every single day in order to make money has stopped you in your tracks. Many people think that by starting a blog they’ll need to constantly write and contribute to it every day...
How to Become a Clinical Supervisor in Psychotherapy
Are you considering becoming a clinical supervisor but don’t know where to start? Becoming a clinical supervisor can be a rewarding full-time career or side gig for therapists wanting to share their experience and expertise with others. In this article, you’ll...
7 Proven Etsy SEO Tips to Boost Your Etsy Shop’s Visibility
Are you tired of having your shop lost in the depths of the internet, never to be found by your ideal customers? Well, fear not, my friend, because we've got Etsy SEO tips to unlock the power of organic SEO for your Etsy shop. Yes, you heard it right - organic! No...
Why Become a Clinical Supervisor in Psychotherapy
Are you considering adding clinical supervision to your private practice services? Or maybe you’re looking to provide clinical supervision as a part-time side hustle outside of your 9-5 job? From the benefits of becoming a clinical supervisor to the trainings to...
How to Become a Social Worker in Canada
When you become a social worker, skies the limit. You can choose from several career paths, work with a variety of client populations and work in the public, private or non-profit sector. But how do you become a social worker? This article will discuss the steps for...
How Much Do Private Practice Social Workers Make in Canada?
Starting a private practice can be an exciting time for a social worker looking to branch out and become their own boss. But how much do private practice social workers make in Canada? This article will discuss what you can expect to make as a social worker in private...
How to Start a Private Practice
Thinking of starting a private practice? One of the biggest (yet rewarding) steps many therapists take is starting a private practice and becoming their own boss. You’ll no longer need to ask for vacation time and you’ll have the freedom to make your own schedule. But...
How to Hire Independent Contractors in Canada
Are you looking to hire independent contractors in your business? Then you might be wondering how do this effectively so that you find the right person the first time and protect your business along the way. In this article, you'll learn the steps for how to hire...
How to Become a Therapist in Canada
Are you looking to become a therapist in Canada? Then you might have scoured the internet to find information about what you need to do to successfully gain therapist status. However, throughout your search you may have only received bits and pieces about the possible...
How to Create and Sell Worksheets on Etsy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Therapists
Are you a therapist looking to supplement your income and share your expertise with the world? If so, you're in luck! Etsy has become a popular platform for creatives to sell their digital products, including therapy worksheets. The demand for mental health resources...
20 Ways to Make Money as a Therapist in 2024
Are you looking for ways to make money as a therapist? Maybe you're even looking to turn your therapy practice into a full-time income source. Whatever your goals may be, we've got you covered with these 20 creative ways to make money as a therapist in 2024. From...
Are PESI Courses Worth it? A PESI Training Review
As a therapist, finding continuing education courses that not only fit your learning goals but also fit within your budget is important so that you can continue to grow your therapeutic skills and your practice. However, knowing which companies or trainings that are...
Do You Need a Website Privacy Policy in Canada?
Have you ever scrolled to the bottom of a website and see in teeny-tiny letters a hyperlink that says “privacy policy” on it? Or maybe a privacy policy popped up on a website while you were browsing? Whilst you may quickly click ‘Accept’, close the box and move on;...
5 Cost-Friendly Therapy Training Courses
Continuing education is an essential part of being a therapist. Whether you take professional development trainings because you’re a lifelong learner or because your regulatory body or licensing board requires it of you, the cost can add up. If you’ve searched for...
Where to Find Private Practice Startup Paperwork Templates
As a regulated health professional in Canada, you have special considerations and risks compared to other traditional business models. And having the proper private practice startup paperwork in place is essential for protecting your practice and minimizing your legal...
4 Common Misconceptions About Passive Income
Passive income, the dream of being paid without lifting a finger, sounds too good to be true? In some ways it is and in some ways it isn’t. Let me explain. There are plenty of misconceptions about passive income and how it can grow your private practice. Without...
How Passive Income Can Grow Your Therapy or Coaching Practice
Are you tired of exchanging time for money in your private practice? It's time to explore the world of a passive income! What is Passive Income? Passive income is the ultimate therapist's dream come true - a stream of income that flows in without you having to put in...
3 Ways Practice Management Software Can Create Efficiency in Your Private Practice
Time is your most valuable asset. As you work double-duty in and on your private practice, while maintaining life outside of business, creating efficiency is key. Having practice management software has been a game-changer in my private practice as it centralizes and...
9 Simple Steps for Setting Your Private Practice Fee
This blog is not financial or tax advice and is for educational purposes only. Representatives of Evaspare Inc. are not and do not proclaim to be financial advisers or experts. For financial or tax advice, reach out to a Chartered Professional Accountant. One of the...
The Truth About Passive Income Streams for Therapists and Coaches
Passive income has become all the buzz over the last several years. You might have heard many people talk about adding passive income streams inside their business so that they increase their income without the added effort. But the reason why more people aren’t doing...
15 Money Saving Hacks for Business and Life
Money is the centre to any thriving business. But it’s not always about making money (although of course, that’s the main goal) but it’s also savvy-spending and strategic-saving. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a frugal person and because of this I’ve picked up a...
Why Offer Free Consultations in Your Private Practice
For many, deciding to see a therapist isn’t an easy choice. Prospective clients, who are seeking help, may feel fear, shame or even anxiety when reaching out to a therapist for the first time. For some, it can feel incredibly overwhelming and exhausting just...
5 Tasks to Outsource in Your Private Practice
Feeling a little bogged down with work? Running a private practice is no small feat. On top of working with clients, holding sessions and working on case notes, you also have to actually run the business. From maintaining your office space, attending networking...
4 Reasons Why a Therapist Might Charge Less
Have you ever heard a colleague, supervisor or, maybe, even a business coach say “charge what you’re worth?” If you’re anything like me, this statement brings shivers down your spine. And, what does it even mean? – seriously, I’m asking for a friend. This statement...
What is Empathy-First Marketing?
The best way to promote a business is by marketing yourself in a way that feels right for you. Longgg are gone the days when pitching yourself, your credentials, and previous experience is what it takes to get clients through the door. This is especially true for...
5 Reasons to Start a Private Practice
Have you ever thought about opening your own private practice? Maybe it’s been a dream of yours ever since college, or perhaps it’s an idea you’ve only recently started toying with. Either way, you know that opening a private practice is a huge decision. Not only does...
7 Free Therapist Directories to Grow Your Online Presence
Have you ever searched the name of a professional or company on Google just to learn more about them? Maybe you searched for customer reviews, or perhaps to find a professional website, or just to determine if the company was actually legitimate. I know I have. It...
3 Tips For Managing Your Private Practice Finances
Do you enjoy accounting and bookkeeping? My guess is your answer is an “absolutely not!” Who does right?! When you first opened your private practice you probably didn’t anticipate the amount of time you would have to spend on the actual business itself. The long...
Why Your Private Practice Must Have a Website
What is the main method we all use to find a product or business we’re looking for? Google, right? Even the word ‘Google’ itself has become a verb - saying “I Googled it” or “I dunno, just Google it” has become a colloquial term that we all understand. Even when we...
5 Ways to Manage Summer Referral Lulls
It’s that time of year again, the summer referral lull when new client referrals dry up and existing clients cancel. Is this happening to you? Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve heard from therapists that the summer lull has hit them earlier this year. The sudden dip...
3 Quick Tips to Create Blogs with Amazing SEO
Do you have an active blog on your private practice’s website? If you don’t then you definitely should start one. According to Backlino, long-form content, such as blogs, gets an average of 77.2% more backlinks for websites. What are backlinks you ask? Well, a...
4 Tips to Manage Your Private Practice’s Facebook Business Page
Have you ever considered social media marketing for your private practice? You’ve probably been recommended to start a social media account and to organically reach new prospective clients by a myriad of sources, whether it’s peers or a social media expert. But you've...
5 Things to Have in Place Before Hiring
Are you considering taking the next step in your private practice and hiring an employee or contractor? It can be a big, scary leap but one you know will be rewarding and ultimately advantageous for your business. There is so much to consider when it comes to hiring...
7 Steps for Accepting a Therapy Contract Offer
Even before I opened my private practice, I applied for therapy contract jobs in preparation for opening day. I interviewed with several different agencies. However, all but one were a flop. Why? Because the terms of the contracts did not align...
5 Reasons Why Your Psychology Today Profile is so Valuable
One of the most challenging things about marketing a private practice is the cost it takes upfront to advertise services. That’s why knowing where the most effective places to market your practice is so important to enable you to receive the best return on your...
7 Ways to Improve your Profile’s Performance
Have you ever been let down by your Psychology Today profile's performance? Yup. I’ve been right there with you. Being viewed by prospective clients on Psychology Today can be a challenge due to vast number of profiles that show up in each search. And the pesky...
5 Ways Thrifty Therapists Save in Private Practice
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been thrifty. Seriously, I’m the coupon-lady at the grocery store with a coupon for everything in my cart (sorry, not sorry). But honestly, who doesn’t want to save money? Here are 5 simple strategies you can use to save money in...
How to Formulate a Marketing Strategy Plan
Have you created your 2022 marketing strategy plan yet? If you haven’t yet, don’t worry because I’m going to give you 4 question prompts so you can start the year off right! If you’re thinking to yourself, “Why do I need a marketing strategy plan?” Here’s why: A...
Why You Should Niche Your Private Practice
Niching: Is it for me? Niching a private practice can be one of the scariest things for therapists as it means working with one type of client regularly. But when you niche your private practice, you gain many benefits. Let me explain. When you niche your private...
Top 3 Marketing Initiatives to Incorporate in 2022
Need a New Year’s resolution? You can use mine! To incorporate the 3 “Be’s” in your marketing initiatives in 2022. Creating curiosity and connection is key to attracting clients through your marketing initiatives. For me, the 3 Be’s are pillars to creating curiosity...
How You Can Benefit from the Jane App Practice Management Software System
We've partnered with Jane & here's how you benefit I want to share some amazing news with you (and how this news benefits you). I am excited to announce that on December 1, 2021 Evaspare Inc. has officially partnered with Jane! If you haven't met Jane yet, I'd...
3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Yourself
When you invest in yourself, both you and your practice grow. Ever sign up for the newest free resource and think to yourself, “this will definitely help me”, and then never look at it again? Freebies are amazing tools and I am a true supporter of everything free!...
Is FOMO Preventing You From Creating a Client Connection?
FOMO (fear of missing out) can actually cause therapists to miss out on creating a client connection and getting paying clients in their private practice. Fear of missing out on client experiences can prevent therapists from marketing themselves through the eyes of...
How to Get Viewed on Psychology Today
The secret to getting viewed on your Psychology Today Profile. “I need to get more clients!” I think we’ve all said this at some point in our private practice careers. I know I sure have (and more than once). However, let me share a not-so-secret-secret with you to...
My Psychology Today Profile Secret
Create a connection with your Psychology Today Profile. “Why am I not receiving clients through Psychology Today?” I get this question all the time! The simple answer is: Clients may not feel connected to your profile. As therapists, we have zero marketing background....
The 5-I Rule that I Swear By to Stand Out on Psychology Today
When I first started to market my private practice, I created the famous “I” saturated Psychology Today profile. I shared my credentials, I shared my approaches to therapy, and I shared all the cool things about me. I thought, “Wow! This is a stellar profile!” And...
#1 Way to Maximize Your Reach on Your Psychology Today Profile
Are you maximizing your reach with your Psychology Today profile? Maybe not. Your Psychology Today profile reach depends on how you are targeting your listing. You may be aware of the Target Your Listing category in Psychology Today but you may not be using it...
One Reason to Regularly Update your Psychology Today Profile!
A Psychology Today profile is an amazing marketing tool but it’s not a one-and-done project. Profiles are meant to be dynamic and ever-changing. And your prospective clients can actually see if you’ve been updating your profile or not. How can prospective clients see...
5 Private Practice Marketing Tools that Cost Nothing!
As a therapist on a budget, I love nothing less than finding ways to market my private practice for free. And because I truly believe in sharing what I’ve learned from my frugalness, I’m going to share with you 5 free tools I use (or wish I had used) in my private...
5 Steps to Get More Client Referrals from Your Psychology Today Profile
Psychology Today is the number one online marketing tool to attract new clients to your private practice. By optimizing your profile, you can maximize your reach, attract more clients and stand out. Step 1: Catch the Attention of Prospective Clients There are hundreds...