Starting a dietitian-led private practice is a wild, exhilarating and daunting adventure. At almost the exact moment, you feel like everything’s ticking along smoothly, and you can breathe again; you’re suddenly met with the question, “Should I expand my team”? When to hire help in your dietitian business can be one of the biggest (and…
How to balance motherhood and business as a private practice dietitian When I recently posted the challenges of balancing motherhood and business as a private practice dietitian, the response was profound and resonated with so many working mums. After running my businesses for the past 16 years while juggling the demands of family life and…
How to shift from clinical dietetics to private practice One of the most fulfilling aspects of running my private practice dietitian business’ is when I get to hire a new team member. I especially love hiring dietitians new to private practice and eager to work in this incredibly rewarding, fulfilling, and flexible environment. But to…
Something I’ve been hearing a lot over the past few weeks, and what I tend to hear at the start of most years is, “Jodie, I feel so overwhelmed”. Overwhelmed by expectations, pressure and urgency to do everything perfectly right now. To set new goals, reflect on the previous year and figure out how to…
How to fall back in love with your business Venturing into business can feel a lot like the start of a new relationship; you can’t wait to spend all your time together, your heart races at the novelty of every new experience, and days and nights are consumed by thoughts of the future. In the…
In theory starting your own dietitian private practice is straightforward – apply for a Medicare provider number, choose a practice management software, get insurance, secure your first client, and you’re in business, right? Well, in reality, running a successful business is more complicated. Maybe things start off strong, but you quickly find yourself pulled in…