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Follow Kate on IG - https://www.instagram.com/itskatefrench/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet GRAB THE FREE DEBT PAY-OFF CALCULATOR Summary: In this episode, Kate French shares her journey as an SLP, balancing a full-time job, private practice, coaching, and her passions. She discusses how to manage multiple roles, set boundaries, and invest in yourself to grow both personally and professionally. Key Topics: Managing multiple roles as an SLP and entrepreneurStrategies for balancing work, private practice, and passionsSummer scheduling and setting boundaries for self-careInvesting in professional development and brandingFinding and niching your focus in speech therapyMoney mindset shifts from public sector to private practiceThe importance of peace and reflection in a busy career About Our Guest: Kate French is a speech-language pathologist, preschool-based clinician, and private practice owner who’s building her business after school hours. She specializes in early childhood communication, supporting children with autism, Down syndrome, complex speech sound disorders, AAC needs, and emerging literacy. Kate is passionate about helping children thrive while also reimagining what’s possible for SLPs by creating work that supports both financial growth and personal well-being. At the core of her work is a simple belief: peace is the point. She’s currently developing ideas for impactful resources that serve clinicians and families without sacrificing joy or alignment. SLP, private practice, coaching, work-life balance, entrepreneurship, SLP summer schedule, AI in speech therapy, money mindset, niche specialization, SLP self-care

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Follow Hallie on Instagram Summary: In this episode, Hallie Sherman shares her journey from a school-based SLP to a successful online entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of branding, delegation, and persistence in building a thriving business while balancing family life. Key Topics: Hallie's start on Pinterest and TPTCreating a personal brand and logoBalancing family life and entrepreneurshipDeciding when to go full-time with businessDelegation and hiring support staffHandling criticism and staying motivatedBuilding a membership communityScaling business with automation and systems SLP, entrepreneurship, TPT, branding, delegation, online business, speech therapy, membership, side hustle, work-life balance

GRAB YOUR FREE SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: This episode focuses on how therapists can stop speaking for free and start valuing their expertise through strategic positioning, systems, and confidence. Daj shares personal experiences, practical tips, and introduces her Therapist Speaker Accelerator program to help therapists build a sustainable paid speaking career. Takeaways: Therapists need to value their expertise and stop giving away free speaking engagements.Positioning yourself with specific topics and outcomes increases perceived value.Having systems in place (rate structure, contracts, intake process) is crucial for professionalism.Not every opportunity needs to be unpaid; strategic free talks can lead to paid opportunities.Confidence in quoting rates and negotiating is essential for building a sustainable speaking career.

GRAB YOUR FREE SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: This episode explores how therapists and speakers can turn a single speaking engagement into multiple income streams by building a strategic ecosystem. It emphasizes the importance of systems, automation, and nurturing relationships to maximize the value of speaking opportunities. Key Topics: Building a speaking ecosystem for long-term incomeThe importance of systems and automation in speaking engagementsStrategies for nurturing audience relationships post-speakingTurning one speaking gig into multiple revenue streamsThe role of backend systems in scaling speaking opportunities

GRAB YOUR FREE SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: Daj shares essential questions therapists must ask before accepting speaking engagements to protect their expertise, ensure clarity, and maintain professional relationships. Learn how to approach contracts, negotiations, and logistics confidently. Key Topics: Questions to ask before accepting speaking gigsProtecting your intellectual property and rightsNegotiation strategies for therapistsUnderstanding contracts and payment termsManaging travel and cancellation policies

PAID SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: Daj discusses how therapists can reframe their approach to speaking engagements, emphasizing value over traditional rates, and provides strategies for pricing, negotiation, and positioning in various speaking settings. Key Topics: Reframing therapist speaking fees from hourly to value-basedUnderstanding the impact of setting and audience on pricingNegotiation strategies for speaking engagementsThe importance of articulating your value beyond timeBuilding authority and confidence in speaking opportunities Therapist speaking, pricing strategies, negotiation, value-based pricing, speaking engagements, professional development, therapist business, conference speaking, coaching

FREE PAID SPEAKING SCORECARD Summary: This episode explores how to overcome common barriers to getting booked as a speaker, emphasizing the importance of positioning, clarity, and authentic authority over certifications. Daj shares insights on how to communicate your value effectively and prepare for paid speaking opportunities. Key Topics Barriers to getting booked as a speakerThe importance of positioning and articulation of valueHow credibility and authority are perceived by organizersStrategies for effective self-promotion and pitchingThe role of content knowledge versus certifications public speaking, speaker positioning, credibility, speaking opportunities, professional development, event organizing, content marketing, authority, confidence, speaking tips

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