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3 | Too Busy, Too Slow: The Goldilocks Paradox of Lactation Consultants in Private Practice
3 | Too Busy, Too Slow: The Goldilocks Paradox of Lactation Consultants in Private Practice
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2018
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, Leah and Annie are talking about the ever-present swinging pendulum of busy-ness as the owner of your private practice. They open up about the emotional and financial implications of both the busy and the lean times and how important it is to know that you’re not alone in this struggle. Leah and Annie both share their own perspectives and unique ways of tackling this trend and how to make the most of your downtime so you are continuing to grow your business.“You’re not experiencing anything that any other business owner hasn’t” In this episode, we will cover:During busy times, make sure to have awareness of your personallimits. Incorporating flex time into your regular schedule can makesure you don’t exceed them.How to make a plan for how to handle the lean times both financially and for your business as a wholeThe importance of taking note of how the year trends as a whole. Knowing when the lean and busy times are is helpful for planning and perspective.How to plan consistency in your social media contentHow to approach downtime to make it useful, not wasted. Like this episode? Want more?The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! All contributions count; join at one of our starter levels here! Links and Resources1PasswordLastPassIf you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. You can email us questions and comments at hello@lactationbusinesscoaching.com. About UsLeah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music.
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Released:
Dec 4, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Financial Real Talk: When You’re An IBCLC And Business Owner: Annie and Leah got into this business because they love caring for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. That skill doesn’t always coincide with business and financial savvy. If you can relate, they’ve got you covered. In this episode, they share their advice, tips, and experiences for creating a successful business and staying on top of your finances. From business expenses to taxes, Annie and Leah are diving in deep for this Financial Real Talk. “You CAN grow a sustainable business with sustainable income” In this episode, we will cover: -Cost of Doing Business vs. Business Expenses -Pay Yourself, Pay Your Taxes -How do you get through the Ups and Downs This episode is sponsored by MilkNotes. MilkNotes is an all-in-one lactation charting tool that helps you better manage your LC practice. http://milknotes.com/ If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lactationbusinessc by Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah