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The Successful Practitioner

Samantha Gemmell

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/23d. Total Eps: 22

What does it take to be a successful health practitioner? The truth is, it depends on you and what you define as success. So where do you begin? That's where The Successful Practitioner is here to help. Take a dash of marketing & business advice with your host, Samantha Gemmell, and combine with juicy interviews with practitioners who are at different stages of their success journey. Sounds like a recipe for inspiration, motivation and success, doesn't it?

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4 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Paying Clients As A Health Practitioner

Season 3 · Episode 3

Thursday, June 22, 2023 • Duration 13:53

Is your booking calendar looking empty and lonely? Has it been a few hours, a few days or even a few weeks since you had a good run of clients? You're probably wondering why clients aren't booking with you.

I come across health practitioners that struggle with this all the time. In 95% of cases, the problem lies in one (or more) of these four areas. But the good news? They are all fixable! So let's dive into the reasons why you're not seeing clients.
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Top Tips For Student Practitioners To Start Building Success NOW

Season 3 · Episode 2

Thursday, June 8, 2023 • Duration 19:42

If you're a student practitioner, you're probably counting down the weeks, days and hours until you graduate and get to apply your skills in the real world! But many student pracs also face a lot of worry and uncertainty about what's to come. I'm here to reassure you - you can do this, and in fact, you can start working towards success right now! Let's dive into my top tips for student pracs to set up for success from the very beginning.
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Choosing A Niche As A Health Practitioner - Is It A Must?

Season 3 · Episode 1

Monday, June 5, 2023 • Duration 13:31

When you discover just how many people can benefit from your skills, it's tempting to help everyone and anyone that comes along. But is that the best option for you - or should you narrow it down and choose a niche? There's no one right answer for everybody - but if you are considering choosing a niche, I've got some handy tips for you.

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The Grit & Determination Needed To Become A Successful Naturopath With Brooke Klower

Season 2 · Episode 9

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 • Duration 36:51

Many of us face challenges when it comes to building a biz as a health practitioner - from financial difficulties to relationships ending. And if you ask my latest guest, Brooke Klower, she would tell you the most important factor is your grit & determination to become successful.

Brooke is the owner of Balanced Beings, the epicentre of treatment for children's & mothers’ health. She is a naturopath, but first and foremost a mother. Through her own health journey and her children's, she realised more holistic options need to be available to mothers. From there, she built a successful business offering consultations, workshops and a product line.

In this episode, Brooke shares:

Graduating and launching a business with a newborn
The importance of working in a niche
Expanding her business and employing other practitioners
Why it is essential to make sure your legals are in place
Investing in outsourcing to ultimately make more profits
What success feels like for her and her business
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-9-brooke-klower

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The Missing Link In Your Clinical Practice & Your Approach To Business With Karlie McKeand

Season 2 · Episode 8

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Duration 46:35

Find yourself bogged down with clients who self-sabotage or just don’t seem to get the results you hope for? Or maybe you’re noticing your business isn’t thriving like you dreamed of? Whether it’s one, the other or both - Karlie McKeand has the tool you need to know about.

Karlie is a naturopath, mum, and the creator of Naturopathic Emotional Release (NER). Unlike many new practitioners, Karlie went straight out into the world and created an incredibly successful naturopathic practice from day 1. And believe it or not - she did it without needing to rely on marketing herself using common techniques such as social media, blogs or videos!

In this episode, Karlie shares:

How her mindset & self-belief lead to early business success
What Naturopathic Emotional Release involves
The freedom to choose what you discuss in NER
People and behaviours that NER can benefit
All about shifting belief systems within practitioners
Removing the mental blocks around success
Changing your attitudes towards money and income
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-8-karlie-mckeand

Curious about working as a health VA? Download my FREE Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Rockstar Health VA here.

The Science & Art Of Physical Examination With Katie Barron

Season 2 · Episode 7

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 • Duration 49:48

Did you find physical examination intimidating during your studies, and avoid it at all costs? If so, it’s time to tune in to learn why physical exams are a) not as scary as you think and b) incredibly valuable for you as a practitioner! That’s where my guest Katie Barron is here to help.

Katie is a naturopath and former college lecturer, wife, mum, lover of her 50kg bull mastiff who recently returned from travelling around Australia in a van with said dog and her family.

She noticed that qualified practitioners were completely freaked out by including physical examination in their consultations, and set about creating a system to make it easy for them. Katie ran workshops all over Australia and NZ in 2019, and ran online programs teaching this topic in 2020 and 2021.

In this episode, Katie shares:

Her background and journey into natural health
How she first became involved in teaching physical examinations
Overcoming the nerves of performing physical exams
Cringe-worthy (and rather funny) stories from early in her career
The pivotal point when she designed the career that she wanted
Why building trust with clients is critical
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-7-katie-barron

Curious about working as a health VA? Download my FREE Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Rockstar Health VA here.

Managing Your Allied Health Business & Preventing Manual Therapist Burnout With Tessa Verrier

Season 2 · Episode 6

Friday, March 17, 2023 • Duration 01:03:00

Are you an allied health or manual therapist finding yourself on the brink of burning out? If so, it’s time to tune in with my latest guest, Tessa Verrier.

Tessa is passionate about business, Myotherapy and education. She works to combine all of these in order to successfully run scalable & profitable allied health businesses. She comes from a background of teaching but discovered the incredibly valuable modality of Myotherapy. Tessa now manages clinics, while also practising as a clinical Myotherapist, educator and advocate and being co-CEO of Myotherapy Association Australia.

In this episode, Tessa shares:

How she pivoted from being a high school teacher to becoming a myotherapist

The importance of managing your business tasks correctly from the very beginning of your business venture
Some great tips and tricks to avoid burnout while working in manual therapy
Setting boundaries to benefit you AND your client’s needs
The power that word-of-mouth, honesty and personal connection can have for your business
Supporting your staff to achieve their goals and full potential
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

https://www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-6-tessa-verrier

Curious about working as a health VA? Download my FREE Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Rockstar Health VA here.

Swapping A Success Clinic For Travelling The Country & All Things Gut Health With Karly Raven

Season 2 · Episode 5

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 • Duration 39:33

Ever dreamed of chucking in your clinic room and heading out on the road with your loved ones? That's exactly what Karly Raven did, and she's never looked back.

Karly is a naturopath, speaker, writer, mentor and mamma with a passion for all things digestive health. She previously ran a successful naturopathic clinic, until a 2-week trip with her family inspired her to embrace the laptop lifestyle and travel the country. Now she teaches clients and practitioners alike how to manage complex gut conditions including IBS and SIBO.

In this episode, Karly shares:

Making the decision to travel around Australia full-time
Her experience creating, growing, and then selling a clinic
Pros and cons of owning a clinic vs. working online
The flexibility and time for family that an online business offers
Listening to your intuition and embracing the ‘woo woo’
Embracing her expertise in gut health, specifically SIBO and IBS
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-5-karly-raven

Curious about working as a health VA? Download my FREE Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Rockstar Health VA here.

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Becoming A Double Master's Practitioner & Working In the Women's Health Space With Megyn Hayes

Season 2 · Episode 4

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 • Duration 33:05

Have you been eyeing off further studies as a health practitioner, but not sure what you're getting yourself into? Well Megyn Hayes is one you need to hear from - because she dove into not one, but TWO Medicine Master's Degrees!

Megyn is a nutritionist, biochemist and mum of 4. She is a massive advocate for all things women’s health, nutrition and postpartum care.

In this episode, Megyn shares:

The comparison between studying a dual Master’s Medical degree at UNSW after studying a Bachelor’s degree at Endeavour College
How she manages the pivotal points in her career
Finding a work-life balance between her career and motherhood
Niching into MTHFR gene mutation
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-4-megyn-hayes

Curious about working as a health VA? Download my FREE Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Rockstar Health VA here.

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Transitioning From The Nutritionist Dream Career To Successful Self-Employment With Shahna Sarpi

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • Duration 44:46

What would happen if you landed your dream position as a health practitioner and had the opportunity to influence the wellbeing of thousands? That’s exactly what Shahna Sarpi did for years, until she realised it was time to embrace a new dream.

Shahna is a qualified Nutritionist and mindset coach that is on a mission to help more people live a nourished life. Having worked with big wellness brands like 28 by Sam Wood and GoodnessMe, Shahna has helped thousands of people reach their health goals.

Another one of Shahna’s passions is supporting fellow natural health professionals with their businesses and careers. On her podcast Nutrition Grad Guide, she explores the many career pathways available to us as natural health professionals.

In this episode, Shahna shares:

How she began her incredible journey into the nutrition space
Her experience working as Head Nutritionist for 28 by Sam Wood
Working outside of the conventional nutrition pathway
The benefits of celebrating your business launches and growth
All about how she turns ‘failures’ into learning curves and pivotal points
Why embracing your authentic self and sharing your journey can benefit your business
How standing in your own way is doing others a disservice
And so much more!

For the shownotes and relevant links, check out:

https://www.samanthagemmell.com/podcast/s2-episode-3-shahna-sarpi

Curious about working as a health VA? Download my FREE Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Rockstar Health VA here.

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