“When I started TPA, my practice was struggling to maintain an average of 3-5 clients per week. My goal back then was 15 clients for what I considered (at that time anyway) to be a “full” practice.
I had started my private practice on a very tight budget, often having to borrow from available resources at times just to pay the rent on the office.
During those lean times, I was struggling to maintain my very small client base. I struggled to add any additional clients. Not much was working – at least not working well.
I strongly considered giving up.
However, I am not one who is easily defeated nor am I too proud to admit when I need help.
I had no idea where to turn but I was determined to get help.
Then I found TPA.
Today, I am averaging 22-28 clients per week and the practice is in the process of transforming into a group practice which will serve 50-75 clients per week.
Higher pay? Yes.
Prior to TPA, I was essentially grasping at straws to make things “work” so I could keep the business alive. After taking a closer look at all of the internal workings of the practice, I immediately began trimming excess and watching the profit margin increase.
As far as ideal clients, I have much better control over this now.
Prior to TPA, I would take anyone anytime that would fill a slot. I no longer have to do that, nor do I desire to do that.
Our new group will see a fuller range of clients as we all have our own niche clients.
Professionally, I have grown by leaps and bounds. The actual practice of counseling and therapy was always the easy part. Running the business was drudgery and seemingly without any real direction.
That has definitely changed, and now I have a clear vision for where I am and where I want to go.
We’ve had more opportunity to take family vacations and long weekends than we have ever had in the past. We have essentially eliminated all debt. Even our student loans are going to be paid-in-full in a much shorter time.
Forming a group practice wasn’t even on my radar when I began TPA.
In fact, that was the last thing I had ever wanted to do.
Now, we have a grand vision of what we want our group to be.
What an amazing journey and transformation this past year has been.”