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A chat about the realities of running a Massage Therapy practice - or any health, wellness or fitness business, really! Currently in mini-series format, where we do 3-5 episodes that deep dive into a topic. You’ve probably got great hands-on skills and work well with your clients one-on-one. Most of you have that stuff down. But it’s the stuff "beyond the massage table", beyond the treatment room, office or studio, that you might need advice on. How do you run your business and make it a suc ...
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Financial planning can be a really tricky topic for anyone who is self-employed, including massage therapists.We want to have a good life, both now and in the future, but there are so many things to consider. There is a business to build, clients to see, and of course, a personal life to live! No one wants to be working all the time, even if there …
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They say many massage therapists quit or burn out in 3-5 years. But that doesn't have to be you! If you want to stick around your massage therapy career for the long term, I've got some tips and tools you can use to help your body (and mind!) be in it for the long haul.This is the third episode in my short series on How to Stay a Massage Therapist …
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Massage therapists are passionate about their careers, but this can sometimes lead to working too much and not taking enough time for self-care. This can lead to burnout and feeling like we don't have a life outside of work.So in this episode, we are discussing:Using your Enough number (see last week’s episode!) to set goalsHow growth for the sake …
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This next series of episodes is going to talk about realistic, achievable business strategies that, when all put together, allow you to keep working as a massage therapist for many years to come.Over this set of five episodes, we’re going to talk about financial factors, business planning, setting boundaries within your business, tools, and technol…
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Being self-employed as a massage therapist is the norm, at least in North America.However, the vast majority of people would be much better off as employees, rather than working for themselves.Why do I say this? There are a few reasons, which I go over in today's episode. This is the third episode in my short series on Controversial Topics Within H…
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One of the things massage therapists on the whole are sensitive about are questions about the efficacy of their treatments. There are a lot of therapist websites out there that have this big list of conditions, diseases, and disorders that they say massage therapy can treat. So in today’s episode, we’re talking about the science behind massage ther…
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We are closing out the year talking about some controversial topics in the health and wellness industry. No matter where you fall within this overall ‘sphere’, these are things you should be thinking about, in terms of how this has an effect on your business.This episode is discussing something that has been in the media a lot recently, and that is…
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Today we're going over five tips to save time and money in your massage therapy business. Stuff that isn't the typical 'shop sales' or 'use coupon codes'... because we all know that! Ready to save some cash?This it the third of three episodes on Money Mindsets. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/…
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Unpopular opinions warning! Sometimes we need to think non-linearly about our income. We need to get creative on ways we can use our professional skills and resources to earn. It helps us get off the roller coaster that booking ups and downs can have. You see, it doesn’t have to be all hands-on hours or an hour of your time for a fee exchange. So i…
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Money is a tricky topic, but one all of us must think about as business owners and, well, humans! There are multiple mindsets we can fall into that hold us back from having our best chance at success - so that's what we're talking about in today's episode.This is the first in a three-part series on money mindsets. Show notes are now available for a…
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Social media detoxes have been a hot topic for years, but they seem particularly of interest right now. Can your business survive without social media? Can you take time away without losing out on clients? Listen in to this episode where we talk about this and the whole idea of 'detoxes' and whether social media is essential or not.Show notes for a…
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You can always begin again. No matter what has happened over the last year in your health and wellness business - or in your life - you can still work towards goals and dreams. These goals may have changed, but that's ok! We’re talking about planning, dreaming, focusing on what’s truly important and trying hard to ignore the rest. Show notes for al…
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2020 sure threw us all a curveball! Many of us have had to make major changes to our lives and businesses in order to make it all work.So, that’s what this episode is all about! I talk about two key takeaways from this year, as well as discussing the importance of seeing the full picture and not just focusing on the positive stuff. I also talk abou…
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When building an online business, there are certainly some dos and don'ts! Here are my five big tips for any online business, whether you're providing online classes, booking Zoom consultations, or selling products. This is the fourth and final episode in my series on Taking your Health or Wellness Business online.Show notes for all episodes are no…
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In order to have an online business, you need to have people willing to pay you for whatever service or product you have to offer.That’s why it’s so important to cultivate an audience of the right people!When building an in-person health or wellness (such as massage therapy) business, you might have called this your client base. Well, this is the s…
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One of the most confusing parts of building an online business is figuring out exactly what your product or service could be. Should you stick to something health or wellness related? Should you try something totally different? Are products better than services?How do you figure it out?Well, there is no one perfect formula for finding a business id…
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Have you been thinking about creating an online business, or moving some of your services online? Wondering if an online business is a good fit for you? In this episode, we talk about some of the pros and cons of online business. I also talk about some of the stereotypes when it comes to this stuff since it's important to set realistic expectations…
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Finishing up your website and wondering how to launch it? Wondering about SEO? I got you! In this episode, we take a dive into finishing up your website and getting it seen by clients, so you can start getting bookings.This episode is the fourth and final in my series on Building your Best Dang Website.Show notes for all episodes are now available:…
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Doing a DIY website and need some tips on how to make the most of your design? I got you! In this episode, we talk about what to look for and what to avoid in DIY website templates. It's not as simple as picking the first one that looks pretty! This episode is the third in my series on Building your Best Dang Website.Show notes for all episodes are…
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When building your own website, the content is often the thing that trips people up the most. So I've dedicated this entire episode to just that! Here are my biggest tips for creating website content. Avoid making these mistakes and you'll be well on your way to booking clients!This episode is the second in my series on Building your Best Dang Webs…
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Want to build your own website for a health or wellness business (like massage therapy?) You can absolutely do it, and I'm sharing all my tips as a professional designer! When you're getting started, there is one major thing you need to do that will make your website that much more awesome, and attract way more clients to book in. Listen in to find…
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When it comes to growing your private practice as a health or wellness practitioner, there is a lot of advice out there. How do you grow in a way that makes you more money without having to work a bunch more hours? Do you hire more people? Should you even grow at all?So in this episode, the final in our series on Building a Strong Private Practice,…
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When you're running a business, there is always the question of whether or not you should DIY something or hire someone else to do it for you. There is a lot to consider, and not just the budget and cost! There are huge benefits to hiring others to help out, and that's what we're talking about today: finding that balance for your own private practi…
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In this week's episode, we're answering the all-important question: How do you get clients to rebook? Spoiler: it's all about building great relationships! I provide you with tips on what you can do to build those relationships and create an environment where people will want to rebook, and also refer friends and family to you. As always, show note…
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Got a new private practice, or trying to find new ways to promote your existing one? Need to find new clients? This episode is for you! In this third episode in my series on Building a Strong Private Practice, I take a dive into the whole idea of selling your services to people. It doesn't have to be as hard as some people make it out to be!Remembe…
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In this second episode on 'Building a Strong Private Practice', I go over five things that are essential for opening your own space. Whether you're a massage therapist, nutritionist, do yoga privates or are an acupuncturist, these are things I really think you need for your office.As always, head to https://happylittlebiz.com for show notes and add…
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When you work for yourself, there are a lot of things to think about. Location. Equipment purchases. Website. Where to find great clients. And those are all important, but there is a bigger thing you need to tackle if you want to really strengthen your business. What's that thing? Your Mindset. So in this first episode in my series on 'building a s…
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Let’s talk more about pivoting your business! That is, going from whatever in-person service you might have been providing: massage therapy, physiotherapy, yoga sessions … and switching it up to a new business idea and model. I know a good chunk of you are now in this position. You know the world has changed a great deal, and you aren’t so sure you…
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Times are challenging right now. We have a global pandemic on our hands, and many of you have had to close your businesses temporarily. So for this week's episode, I'm talking about a variety of ways you can earn some income and keep things going for your massage clinic or other health/wellness business. Some are directly related to your 'regular c…
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Tax season. Every small business owner's favourite time, right? All jokes aside, it can be a stressful time of year for us all, but we can make it a bit easier on ourselves. In this episode, I talk about four things you can look at to make the process go a little smoother.Head to https://happylittlebiz.com/ for show notes!…
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In this episode, I talked about planning your year to make it an amazing one. How? With setting very intentional goals.That might feel like a topic better suited to January 1st, but hey, you can do these types of exercises at any time. First, we discuss the idea of choosing a Framing Word or Word of the Year. This is something we’ve talked about in…
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It's the beginning of a new decade and there's a lot of talk about business trends. But which ones are important for healthcare, wellness and fitness businesses? Today I take a dive into five important trends for you to know if you want to grow and develop your business.Door Candice Eisner, happy little biz
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Today we're taking a look back at 2019 to see what trends were big. Did my predictions from last year come true? We're also examining some big trends for 2020 and talking about ways we can implement some important changes to our lives and businesses in order to help ourselves and the planet. If health trends and healthy living interest you, this ep…
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Can Pinterest really help you get more bookings as a solo practitioner in health and wellness (such as massage therapy)? Yes! It's not just for recipes and hair ideas anymore. This week we do a breakdown of how you can use this really interesting platform to your advantage. How do you set up your account? What boards should you have? How do you fin…
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Have you considered starting a YouTube channel or using video as a way to reach people and get more bookings as a solo health or wellness practitioner? It's something more and more people are doing! In this, the third episode in our social media series, we talk about things to consider before you jump in with both feet. Is YouTube really social med…
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Using Instagram as a solo practitioner in health and wellness - such as massage therapy or other professions - can be a little daunting! This week we do a breakdown of the many things you need to consider. How do you set up your account? How often should you post? Are ads worth it? Should you use Instagram at all? Tune in to get some tips, tricks a…
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In this week's episode we take a deep dive into posting on Facebook for your business. How do you set up a page? What kinds of posts should you make? How often do you post? Can you just use your personal account for everything? What if you don't WANT to use Facebook? So many things to consider. Let's get started! And show notes for these episodes a…
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Is social media tricky to figure out for your business? Wondering how you can make the most of it to attract new clients? In this mini-episode, I talk about where the next few episodes are headed, which social media platforms are good for health and wellness practitioners, and give ya access to a brand new QUIZ to help you out!…
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Do you ever find yourself pressed for time when trying to keep your social media updated? Need a way to keep things more organized? Want to start using more than one platform at a time? I got you! In this week's Candice Tries episode, I talk about social media management software and how it can help you run your business, even when your workday is …
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Have you been thinking about adding online booking to your health or wellness business? Already have online booking available but don't like the software you're using? In today's second episode on the 'Candice tries' series, I'm testing out and reporting on some online booking options.Door Candice Eisner, happy little biz
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If you've ever wanted to build your own website but were overwhelmed by all the different options, I've got you! In today's episode, we go over some of the options and I give you my rundown as a professional designer for which are your best bets! This episode is the first in a series called 'Candice Tries' where I review things that will help you i…
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There are a lot of misconceptions about marketing out there, and some of those tend to hold us back when we're trying to promote our businesses. Sometimes we even avoid it because of what we think marketing is all about! So let's drop some truths about marketing this week, shall we?For the next few episodes, we're talking about how to do marketing …
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Have you ever felt like success was out of your reach? Like the career you've chosen isn't working out for you? That no matter how hard you work you can't seem to keep your books full and income coming in? Trust me, we've all been there! So in today's episode, we're talking about tackling feelings of impostor syndrome or feeling like 'a fraud' in y…
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Today we're talking about the importance of listening to your intuition when it comes to making decisions about your business. Often we're so bombarded by information - from family and friends, from social media, from the news, and from others that we forget about the most important thing: what we truly want in life. So today's episode is dedicated…
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