Best Pays To Have Good Counsel®️ Podcasts (2025)

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28. Boost your SEO and get more clients using blogging 16:29

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Want to rank higher on Google and attract more of your ideal client? Check out this episode to learn how a monthly blog can do just that! I tell you why this works and what you need to include in order to successfully use blogging as a marketing tool. Need a customized action plan to take your practice to the next level? Take advantage of my intro …

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Dishin' Dirt on the Huge News!!!! Compass and Anywhere Merger, What Does it Mean to You? 34:40

5d ago34:40

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Send us a text Huge news in the real estate market! Compass is buying Anywhere brands. We will look at the recent merger announcement between Compass and Anywhere with guest Colton Lindsay, a recognized real estate expert from Utah. We will explore the implications of this merger, the debt crisis facing the parties, and the importance of data in sh…

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27. Get paid your full cash pay rate and remove financial barriers for your clients! Guest interview with Barnhart Cares and Kingdom Companies Group 30:26

9d ago30:26

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Afraid that your cash pay rate is too expensive, and that you won't be able to build a practice charging a fee that is both sustainable for you and affordable for your clients? What if I told you there were companies out there willing to pay you your FULL FEE to provide counseling to their employees? In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Wilcox a…

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Dishin' Dirt on a Conversation with NAR Chief Legal Counsel at the SCR Legal Convention 39:14

12d ago39:14

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Send us a text On September 17, I had the opportunity to record Dishin' Dirt live onstage at SCR's REALTOR Mania. My guest was Jon Waclawski, General Counsel, Senior Vice President for NAR. We discussed everything from the status of legal cases against NAR, the good and bad of Sitzer/Burnett, Clear Cooperation, In-House Listings, the Three-way agre…

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26. Strategies I've used to get cash pay clients in private practice so I've never had to take insurance 17:39

15d ago17:39

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Worried you'll never find clients who are willing and able to pay out of pocket for therapy? Feeling like your only option is to take insurance? Not so fast! In today's episode, I share 4 tips you may not have considered that will help fill your caseload with cash pay clients. Optimize Your Practice for only $97 by scheduling a structured 60-minute…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Buyer Agent's Fiduciary Responsibilities in a Builder Transaction. Quit Dropping Off Your Clients at the Model Home! 18:48

19d ago18:48

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Send us a text In this abbreviated episode of Dishin' Dirt, I will discuss the other side of the coin in the builder agent debate. I will talk about the fiduciary duty that buyer agents have in a new construction transaction. Quit dropping off your clients and leaving! Why do I even have to say this. And then I will shift gears to explain the impli…

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25. Feeling overwhelmed with getting started? What you need in place before seeing your first clients in private practice 17:32

23d ago17:32

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If you want to start a private practice, but are feeling stuck and overwhelmed with the set up, then this episode is for you. I share the practical things you need to have in place before you start seeing your first clients. Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist? Take advantage of my $97 coaching special "Optimize your Pr…

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Dishin' Dirt on Reclaiming Your Life as a Real Estate Agent with Garrett Maroon. 32:31

26d ago32:31

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Send us a text Four-time guest, Garrett Maroon, joins me on Dishin' Dirt to discuss the intricacies of balancing work and family life, particularly in the real estate industry. We explore the concept of redefining success beyond traditional metrics, emphasizing the importance of personal fulfillment and relationships. Garrett also shares insights f…

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24. My testimony: starting a private practice as a Christian therapist 19:41

30d ago19:41

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Do you have a desire to start a private practice? Wondering how you can integrate your Christian faith into the work you do as a therapist? I can relate! In this episode, I share my journey into the world of therapy and how I got started as a Christian therapist in private practice. Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist? …

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Dishin' Dirt on Accepting and Paying Agent Incentives. Should the Industry Finally Stop Commission Steering? 30:09

1M ago30:09

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Send us a text Builder and seller agent incentives are a big problem in our industry today. Should the agent get an incentive simply to show a house or should that incentive go to the buyer? Don't you have a fiduciary duty to do what is in the client's best interest? How is it in the client's best interest for you to get a bonus for steering them t…

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23. How to conduct phone consultations that lead to more bookings 16:43

1M ago16:43

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Unsure of what to say in a phone consultation? Want to increase the number of ideal clients on your caseload and weed out the ones that aren't a good fit with minimal effort? In this episode, I share how I conduct my initial phone calls so I get more bookings, fewer no shows, and more of my ideal clients. In need of some 1:1 support? Try Private Pr…

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Dishin' Dirt on the New and Revised CCRA Sales Contract 31:35

1M ago31:35

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Send us a text The Central Carolina REALTORs Association has amended its' sales contract. The contract that will go live near the end of September 2025 and includes new provisions on agent compensation, seller transaction costs, authority to sign and home warranties. Finally, compensation is in the contract where it should have been the past year. …

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22. Don't quit yet. You're not a failure in private practice! How a Christian therapist can hear God above the lies. 16:53

1M ago16:53

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You started out highly motivated, and now you just want to throw in the towel! Are you feeling like a failure in your private practice? Wondering if it's worth it to keep going? Thinking maybe you made a mistake? Check with God before you quit. In this episode, I address some common thoughts and struggles that every private practice clinician has, …

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Dishin' Dirt on the One Year Anniversary of Sitzer/Burnett-NAR Settlement; a Look at the Good, Bad and Purely Stupid Parts. 30:47

2M ago30:47

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Send us a text It has been one year since real estate as we know it was supposed to end with the Sitzer Burnett/NAR settlement. House prices and commissions were supposed to collapse, and no real estate agent in their right mind was ever going to work with a buyer again. Today, I will discuss the implications of the first anniversary on the real es…

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21. If you plan to offer telehealth, these tips will set up your virtual practice for success 17:55

2M ago17:55

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If you're going to offer telehealth, make sure you are setting yourself and your clients up for success. In this episode, you'll learn what to include in your consent documents, what technology you'll need to use, and how to set up your space in a way that benefits your clients. Kimberly recommends SimplePractice as an EHR and telehealth platform. …

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Dishin' Dirt on the Sales Power of Geographic Farming. 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Send us a text What the heck is Geographic Farming and how can it make you a lot of money? Janine Sasso, a successful real estate agent and author, joins me to discuss this very effective sales strategy for every real estate agent. Janine emphasizes the importance of being a hyper local agent, focusing on geographic farming, and building relationsh…

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20. Don't believe you can succeed as a private practice therapist? Uncover mindset blocks so you stop limiting God in your business 16:26

2M ago16:26

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If you want a successful private practice, it's yours for the taking. If you struggle to believe this, you likely need some help recognizing mental blocks and shifting your mindset to align with what God has in store for you. In today's episode, I'll give you steps to identify what beliefs are holding you back and to view your business future from …

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Dishin' Dirt on Digging Deeper into that Builder Unconscionable Contract Case. 26:42

2M ago26:42

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Send us a text Today I am I going to dig deeper into the significance of the Dawkins vs. Eastwood Homes case. I examine the implications of "take or leave it" builder contracts, particularly focusing on the unconscionable provisions that the Court has said can disadvantage home buyers while urging builders to reconsider their contract terms to avoi…

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19. Stressed about your niche? The missing piece that will help faith-led therapists know who they're called to serve 10:34

2M ago10:34

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Still struggling to define your niche? Have other niche trainings left you lacking clarity, and still feeling stuck and confused? In today's episode I share the step you most likely may have skipped in determining your niche. Everything changes when we remember who God is and how he created us. Need some direct support to get you unstuck and moving…

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Dishin' Dirt on No, the Builder Agent Cannot Cut You Out or Talk Directly to Your Client. 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Send us a text Real estate agent complaints about being cut of out of builder transactions and builder agents having direct communication with represented clients is on the rise. Today I review the recent guidance letter from the South Carolina Real Estate Commission regarding builder agents and their responsibilities. In particular, I discuss the …

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Ep. 18 Create a clear cancelation policy for Christian therapists in private practice 22:46

2M ago22:46

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Struggling with communicating and sticking to your cancelation policy? In this week's episode, I share why you need to have a cancelation and no show policy in place, how to pick one that works for you and serves your clients, and what to do when clients violate the policy. Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up for my email list …

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Dishin' Dirt on Real Estate Commission Guidance on Advertising Other Agent's Listings 29:49

3M ago29:49

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Send us a text The Real Estate Commission continues to receive complaints about licensees advertising or marketing listings that belong to another Broker. As a result, the Commission issued a new guidance letter on how advertising and marketing must be handled in social media, print media and other communications. The Commission also discusses the …

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Ep. 17 Running a Christian private practice in Los Angeles featuring Tawnya Farve, LMFT 39:42

3M ago39:42

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Tawnya Farve is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles County, California. She shares her experience running a full private practice as a Christian Counselor. Check out the One Minute Pause App mentioned here Use this link to sign up for Mentaya to help prospective clients use their OON benefits without you having to panel on insur…

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Dishin' Dirt on FinCEN for Real Estate Closings will Just Not Go Away. This is a real !!!*! Show! 30:32

3M ago30:32

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Send us a text FinCEN will simply not go away. We thought it was over last year when the government halted the requirement to file your business entity disclosures. But now the anti-money laundering portion of FinCEN requirements for cash transactions involving a corporate entity purchasing property must provide a 120 plus item disclosure which wil…

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Ep. 16 Foundations of a God-centered therapy practice 13:03

3M ago13:03

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Wondering what it looks like to partner with God in your practice? In this episode, I share how you can develop a private practice that is God-centered. I guarantee you, when you make God your business partner, you will see your work flourish! It's not too late to fill your practice by fall! Download your free copy of my Fill Your Practice Workbook…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Changes to the SC Realtor Contract and the Reasons Behind the Changes. 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Send us a text The South Carolina REALTORS Association has revised the contract to address compensation in the contract. Today, I examine those changes but more importantly I look at the "why" behind the changes. Once we understand the "why" it makes the changes more acceptable and likely to be implemented. I also look at the new Form 555 Home Warr…

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Ep. 15 Beat the summer slump! Fill your private practice caseload by fall 14:48

3M ago14:48

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Unsure what to do during the summer slump? Use these 5 strategies to attract new clients by fall and build your network to ensure a steady stream of ongoing referrals. Access my free "Fill Your Practice Workbook" to help you create an actionable plan to fill your caseload. Get your copy here Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up …

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Financial perks of private practice: Three tax write-offs that will save you money! 13:51

3M ago13:51

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Are you taking advantage of all the financial benefits of being a business owner? In this episode, I raise awareness of three tax deductions for private practice owners that can save you a lot of money come tax season! God calls us to be good stewards of our resources, and making the most of tax write-offs is a way to walk in that calling and exper…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Legal Concerns in Using Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate 29:21

3M ago29:21

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Send us a text Whether you know it or not, you are using AI every day in your real estate practice. So today I will examine the increasing role of AI in real estate but also examine the legal and ethical implications that comes with its use. Everyone should be embracing this technology like we did with the internet in the 90s and social media in th…

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Afraid of networking? Three strategies I've used as an introvert with social anxiety 13:30

4M ago13:30

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Do you struggle with social anxiety or a fear of public speaking? Do you wonder how you can expand your referral network if being around large groups of people is draining or stressful for you? You're not alone. In this episode, I share three strategies that do not require you to do public speaking, show up in a large group, or interact with large …

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Dishin' Dirt on You Should be Using the SCR Form 610 Every Transaction and "Pig Butchering"! 26:34

4M ago26:34

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Send us a text The 'Pig Butchering' real estate scams to the Form 610, this podcast has it all. Today I educate you about the new real estate scam targeting agents as well as discuss why you should use a Form 610 on every transaction. And as a bonus, I will discuss if we are turning into a buyer's market and what they could mean for your business t…

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Dealing with resistance? Protect your private practice from spiritual attack 12:15

4M ago12:15

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Have you been battling resistance in your private practice? Are you struggling with low motivation, ruminating thoughts regarding your ability to succeed, or overwhelming anxiety that leaves you paralyzed and unable to move forward? It’s possible that you are experiencing spiritual attack. One thing I’ve learned as a faith-led clinician is that Sat…

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Dishin' Dirt on Finally Breaking Through and Getting out of the Mighty Middle 34:52

4M ago34:52

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Send us a text Shifting gears this week. I wanted a more upbeat episode after discussing legal matters for so many weeks. This week my guest is Rick Torrison who discusses the importance of mindset in the real estate industry. He explores the risks associated with being a real estate agent, the impact of limiting beliefs, and how to overcome them. …

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Need to boost your referrals? How to start networking with churches as a Christian therapist 16:02

4M ago16:02

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Are you wanting to network with churches but not sure how to begin? In this episode, I teach you my most effective method for reaching out to churches in order to build connections that lead to viable referrals. Use this script as a template for sending an email to a ministry leader inviting them to meet with you to learn about your counseling prac…

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Dishin' Dirt on Three Defenses Every Real Estate Agents Should Know for Post-Closing Repair Claims 28:52

4M ago28:52

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Send us a text Real estate agents are constantly under attack. One of the most common risks agents face is when something breaks in the house post-closing. Too many lawyers and buyers think the listing agent knew every possible defect that could have existed in the house. Currently, there are three major defenses that can be used when agents are su…

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Struggling to fill your caseload? Three reasons why your marketing isn't working for you. 18:45

4M ago18:45

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Do you need more clients, but your not receiving a steady stream of referrals? Are you unsure about how to market or what marketing strategies are actually yielding results? In this episode, I highly three reasons why your marketing might not be working for you. Interested in 1:1 consulting? Send me an email at [email protected]. Join my free fa…

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Dishin' Dirt on It is Not Illegal or Unethical to Place Commission in Real Estate Contract! 24:18

4M ago24:18

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Send us a text In this episode I discuss the legality and ethics of including real estate commissions in contracts. I will clarify misconceptions surrounding commission payments, emphasizing that it is not illegal or unethical to include them in contracts. I also highlight the changes brought about by the Sitzer settlement, which affects how buyer …

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Feeling stuck with your private practice? 5 steps to help the Christian therapist gain clarity and move forward 13:28

4M ago13:28

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In this episode, I unpack 5 steps to take to get unstuck in your business. This episode is sure to help you identify what's holding you back and find clear action steps to start moving forward again in a way that aligns with your heart and God's heart for your business. Be sure to like, follow and leave a review of my show! Have questions or feedba…

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Dishin' Dirt on New SC REALTORs Forms and are Commission Rates Going Down? 30:55

5M ago30:55

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Send us a text South Carolina REALTORs Association has issued new compensation forms with not one but two Form 120s and updated agency agreements in Form 130, 135 and 136. Today I examine those changes and what they mean for you. Also, a new study by the Federal Reserve shines light on whether or not commissions have gone up or down since implement…

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New to Private Practice? Join me for a conversation with special guest Tracy Nielsen, mental health therapist 35:10

5M ago35:10

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Special guest Tracy Nielsen is a therapist in Liberty Lake, Washington. She is awaiting licensure and about to start her private practice. In today's episode, Tracy shares about her process as she prepares to launch her private practice, the difficulty of waiting, and the fears and "what if's" that often cross our minds as therapists in our own bus…

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Dishin' Dirt on Where Does Your Market Stand as We Enter Summer Selling Season 29:49

5M ago29:49

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Send us a text We are heading fast into the summer selling season. So today I am going to provide you a comprehensive analysis of the South Carolina real estate market. I will discuss various regions including Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Spartanburg, Sumter, and Columbia, highlighting trends in sales, inventory, and pricing. Also, an important update…

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How to Ethically Integrate Faith into Therapy 29:22

5M ago29:22

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Many Christian therapists feel unequipped by their education to know how to work from a faith-led perspective in the field of mental health. In this episode, Kimberly Vanhooser shares important pieces to consider, if you want to offer Christian counseling. Contact Kimberly or submit a question for her to answer on an upcoming podcast by email: kimb…

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Dishin' Dirt with Compliance Expert, Summer Goralik, on How Real Estate Commissions May Stop Exclusive Listings 38:57

5M ago38:57

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Send us a text Summer Goralik is a compliance expert in the real estate industry. Summer and I discuss the importance of empowering investigators and regulators in the real estate industry, the proactive approach needed by real estate commissions, and the complexities surrounding private listings and fiduciary duties. We also discuss the recent cha…

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Submit Your Business Plans to God: A Devotional for Christian Therapists 14:58

5M ago14:58

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Are you taking the time to connect with God about your work as a therapist, or are you more focused on getting the work done? In this episode, Kimberly reflects on Proverbs 3:5-6. When we take time to acknowledge God in everything, including our careers, he will make our paths straight! Need help growing your private practice that is aligns with yo…

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Dishin' Dirt on Major Supreme Court Ruling In Favor of Real Estate Agents!!!!!! 27:36

5M ago27:36

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Send us a text A MAJOR VICTORY FOR ALL REAL ESTATE AGENTS!! Today we discuss a significant ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court that protects real estate agents from liability under the South Carolina Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act. The ruling states that there is no private cause of action against real estate agents under the …

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Money Matters: Fees, Financial Policies, and Mindsets 28:50

5M ago28:50

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Hey Christian Therapist! Have you created clear financial policies for your private practice? Have you wondered when to discuss your fee with clients, developed a straightforward no show or late cancelation policy, or thought about if you should offer a sliding scale? In this episode, Kimberly Vanhooser will give an overview of important factors to…

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Dishin' Dirt on How Private Listing Networks Caused a Crazy Week in Real Estate 26:32

6M ago26:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss the recent controversies surrounding Private Listing Networks (PLNs) in the real estate industry. I examine the negative implications of PLNs on market transparency and consumer choice, while showing how the PLN primarily serve brokerage interests rather than those of sellers. Plus, breaking…

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Should you market as a Christian Therapist? 15:49

6M ago15:49

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Wondering if you should market yourself as a Christian therapist, secular therapist, or a hybrid? Let me give you some things to consider as you make your decision. This podcast will help you evaluate if a faith-based business name and practice is the best choice for you, or if God is calling you in a different direction. No matter what, we know th…

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Four Ways To Overcome Fear of Failure as a Christian Therapist 15:32

6M ago15:32

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Learn 4 mindset strategies that will help you overcome your fear of failure and move forward in your career as a Christian clinician. Whether you want to start your own private practice or simply be more confident in your work with your current clients, this episode will give clarity on next steps. Join my free facebook community! Sign up to become…

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How To Get Your First Clients 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Get tips and strategies for how to get your first private practice clients and start building your referral network. Join The Prosperous Christian Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12KwUiWnxQA/By Kimberly Vanhooser - Business Coach, Mentor for Christian Therapists, Private Practice Owner