The BS of “Limiting Beliefs”
So much of the time when I see a therapist saying they charge a certain amount or make a certain amount and don’t want or need to go above that, or they don’t think they can, people jump in and…
Why You Procrastinate as a Business Owner
Procrastination is a serious struggle for so many people. If you’re one of those lucky ones who just does everything as soon as it needs to be done and you never put anything off, just click away now because this…
5 Tips to Battle Burnout in Your Massage Business
If burnout and stress have taken over and you’re considering closing your business or otherwise giving up… First, give yourself some grace. You are not a failure because you’re human and need a break. You’re not a failure because you…
What if business skills don’t come ‘naturally’…
You ever hear someone say “just give a good massage and you’ll get clients” or “I did just fine without a business plan” or “you don’t really need to market…just follow your gut.” Those kind of things can honestly be…
Should You DIY or Hire Out Your Business To-Do List
As a business owner there’s a thousand different hats to wear, and seeing clients is just a fraction of your responsibilities. From marketing to social media management, bookkeeping to laundry, even as a solo therapist there’s a lot to keep…
11 Questions to Ask Yourself When Asked to Discount
It’s a common question I see floated around; something to the effect of “A client asked for a discount, what do I do?” This could be in reference to a client who is wanting to come very regularly, someone who…
Top 5 Red Flags of Business Coaches
Business coaches are everywhere it seems right now, with so many offering the moon and stars, some claiming to have some secret formula to success. And while there are some truly amazing business coaches, experts, and teachers out there, there’s…
Do You Have What It Takes to Run a Massage Business?
In these weekly posts I usually focus on business tips and such for those who are already in business for themselves, although I do know a lot of y’all aren’t quite there yet but are prepping to be. And so…
How to Identify Your Strengths & Weaknesses as a Business Owner
Before you begin putting your business together, or even if you’re years into it and you’re ready to finally take a good hard look at getting things together, it's important to understand how aspects of who you are and how…
We’re a Weird Profession, Remember That
The other day I was having a conversation with a newer friend and we got to talking about the massage industry, and she said something to the effect of “isn’t it weird just….doing that, like rubbing on naked people.” And…
Stop bullying other therapists with meaningless numbers!
I shared an old video and blog the other day over in our Facebook group and it got some good conversation going about defining success by a number. And this is probably going to be a little ranty, with some…
Setting Boundaries in Your Massage Business
Boundaries are crucial to building and maintaining a strong, successful practice. Without them, we tend to be stressed, feel taken advantage of, and possibly resent not only others, but our business as a whole. To prevent this, we need to…
A Full Book of Massage Clients Does Not Equal Success
It’s yet another tough love session today guys. A whole lot of business advice thrown around is solely centered on getting clients in the door and getting a full book. I mean, a common question I see all the time…
Stop Chasing Things that Don’t Work For You
If you’re looking for business advice, there’s about a gazillion articles and books filled with all kinds of tips and tricks that promise to skyrocket you to success. As a business owner, it’s easy to grasp onto these things and…
5 Tips for Effective Goal Setting in Your Massage Business
If you ask anyone who’s achieved great success in business and life, how they did so, there’s one common theme to pretty much all their answers…..setting and achieving specific goals. Sounds simple, right? I want X and I work toward…
The Key to Business Success is Self-Discipline
Grit, determination, hustle, drive, whatever you want to refer to it as, it all comes down to self-discipline; the ability to control yourself. Whether it's saying no to dessert or getting your budget done, there's all kinds of stuff in…
You Are Not Enough…and that’s ok
We’re getting back into the swing of things after my break from doing these weekly blogs and videos, and why not just kick things off with some tough love, right? I know in much of our society right now, especially…
Why & How To Kill Your Darlings
“In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” this is a quote attributed to William Faulkner, and while it’s often used as a reminder to writers and authors, it also holds true in the business world. Just as an author…
Is It Better To Be A Risk Taker or Risk Avoider
You’ll see all kinds of stories from people in business talking about how they took some huge business leap with no safety net and WOW! Look at them now! They’re a millionaire! Look at the proof with this picture of…
It’s OK To Be ‘JUST’ a Relaxation Therapist
The other day I had a member reach out and ask me about niching down. She was feeling torn because her heart was in the spa world, she loved relaxation therapies and wholeheartedly believed in the benefits of them, but…
Are You Your Own Worst Enemy
There’s a lot of hinderances to growing a business, and those who succeed learn how to navigate through them one way or another. But many entrepreneurs are simply getting in their own way. While you think you’re not guilty of…
The Biggest Threat to Your Success
It’s easy to get distracted. There’s a thousand things a day that need to get done when business is going well…and when it’s not, there’s still a lot to do. But the biggest threat to your time, money, growth, and…
Self-Care or Laziness…which is it!?
Self-care is crucial…we all know that and probably preach it to clients, right? The idea that you can’t pour from an empty cup and whatnot. We see inspirational quotes and great little reminders all over social media that remind us…
Creating Your New Normal
In many areas, things are going to be opening back up soon. Whether your region is going about it slowly or opening the floodgates, so to speak, it’s time to consider what that looks like for you. And while there’s…
How To Be Brave In Your Business
Have you ever felt scared while running your business? If you’re like most, the answer is a resounding yes. I mean, business is scary, right? There’s risk and huge unknowns at every turn, especially when you’re starting out and during…
Reorienting Your Goals
We’re in a unique time right now. Business as usual has stopped and you probably have a bit more time on your hands right now. You may be like many and making massive to-do lists and setting big goals for…
Forget the Standard!
Let’s talk about some standard stuff in the industry, and why I think you ought to throw some of it out the window. In this industry, there’s a lot of things that are considered standard or customary. We can look…
If You Want to Change Your Business, Change Your Habits
Let’s talk habits, specifically, how you can change your business by changing your own habits. If you think about your daily activities, the majority of them are probably habitual or at the very least, built around your habits. You have…
How to Grow Your Business on a Budget
I thought we could talk a bit about growing your business even when money is tight. I know a lot of you would love to get more clients, would love to bring in more revenue, would love to expand to…
Stop With the 6-Figure B.S.
Today we’re going to tackle this 6-figure goal that so many therapists seem to be touting as the be-all-end-all of success, and why I think this approach is B.S. It seems like the massage industry is getting more and more…