Do It With Intention | Business & Marketing for Massage and Bodywork Therapists (Mindy Totten)
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| 18 Oct 2019 | EP2: Why You Need to Be the Pro & CEO of Your Massage or Bodywork Business | 00:18:07 | |
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The truth is it doesn't have to be this way. You can do the work you love and make a great living doing it. People often ask me, “how are you able to do the work that you love? Be your own boss, live the life you want to live, and make it all look so effortless?” Well, let me tell you sisters, the truth is it's not that effortless. It takes a lot of work to make it happen. But once you know the steps that you need to take, you can be very mindful about where to invest your time, where to invest your energy and your focus. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 23 Jan 2024 | EP 174: So you got certified... Now what? | 00:08:51 | |
In today’s episode I do a deep dive into certification — why to pursue it and how it will (or won’t) affect your massage or bodywork business. Tune in to learn the pros and cons of certification and whether it is for you. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 14 Nov 2019 | EP 4: Getting Over Your Fears About Marketing Yourself in Your Massage or Bodywork Business | 00:23:16 | |
You started a massage or bodywork business to help other people. But in order to succeed, you have to pull up your big girl pants and get out there. The people who you can serve with the work you do are just waiting for your to get over your fears around marketing yourself. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 24 Sep 2024 | EP 193: BODYWORKER BUSINESS BOUNDARIES - Being grounded in your pricing | 00:14:40 | |
Pricing your services can be one of the most difficult things you do when you have your own business. In today’s installment of my Bodyworker Business Boundaries series, we dig deep into the importance of strong guardrails regarding the rates you set for your massage or bodywork business. Find out how to step into your pricing with confidence by knowing that it’s accurate and fair. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 Jun 2024 | EP 185: LISTENER QUESTIONS --Nothing I'm doing to market my business is working. What should I do? | 00:11:30 | |
In today’s installment of Listener Questions, let’s take a look at some ideas about marketing your massage or bodywork business that might seem counterintuitive. Tune in to learn how turning in a different direction can sometimes kickstart a business that might be spinning its wheels. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 17 May 2022 | EP 131: STICKY SITUATIONS -- When a client talks smack about another therapist. | 00:08:08 | |
On the past few episodes of the Do It With Intention Podcast, we’ve been answering listener questions around about the many sticky situations you might experience in your work. Today, we’ll discuss how to react when a client talks smack about another bodyworker. There is such a need for big-hearted bodywork therapists like you in the world and nothing to gain in speaking negatively about other practitioners – remember, there’s plenty of work to go around! We each have so much to offer in our unique modalities, practices and experiences — let’s lift each other up! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 04 May 2020 | EP 33: Setting Goals in Your Bodywork Business When Everything is Crazy | 00:07:31 | |
Have you ever heard a client say something like, “Oh, I tried massage once, but it didn’t work.” It sounds ridiculous, right? As bodyworkers, we know that our clients need to be committed to our modality to see results. But somehow, we forget that when we’re setting goals for our massage or bodywork business. We set moonshot goals and when we don’t achieve them as quickly as we’d like, we give up. This week, I talk about one of the best ways to stop feeling overwhelmed with your business: goal setting. And yes, even right now with everything going on, you can set, and work toward, goals that benefit your practice. Take a listen! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 08 Dec 2020 | EP 64: Bodywork Business Bytes: REFERRALS | 00:09:26 | |
I know all of you wonderful bodywork therapists out there are making a huge difference in your clients’ well-being. But, oftentimes it can be intimidating for clients to refer your services to friends and family when they don’t know all the minute details of how your subtle touch modality works. I have run into this situation many times as a CranioSacral Therapy practitioner, and on today’s episode I share some advice I recently gave my students inside The Bodywork Project. If you enjoy today’s Bodywork Business Byte episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and just maybe I’ll give you a shoutout on an upcoming episode! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 26 Jan 2021 | EP 71: Working with Difficult Clients | 00:12:36 | |
As bodywork therapists, we have the good fortune to meet many unique and special clients who walk through our doors looking for help on their healing journeys. Just as there are people in your life who you don’t perfectly mesh with, there will always be clients who just don’t sit well with you. Or, to put it bluntly, bug the heck out of you. How do you continue to offer premium services to clients through this tension, and maintain your presence throughout your session together, even when you don’t necessarily see eye to eye? On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast, I’ll walk you though a big lesson I’ve learned about working with difficult clients that will allow you to still show up and be of service. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 07 Oct 2020 | EP 55: WHAT TO SAY When a Client Cancels | 00:14:10 | |
As a small business you may occasionally find yourself in sticky situations where you don’t know what to say or do. My students share these situations and we work through them together inside The Bodywork Project, but I wanted to give all of my listeners some guidance on a few of the most common scenarios you may find yourself in. I begin this series focusing on what to say when a client cancels an appointment. In today’s episode I’ll guide you through a few responses to help you to feel confident with your boundaries while continuing to be kind and intentional with your clients. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 22 Oct 2024 | EP 195: When you're struggling to do it all on your own | 00:08:28 | |
In this week’s episode, I share a “sweet” idea to illustrate how important it is to ask for help when you need it in your massage or bodywork business. Tune in to learn how you can go from good to great in just about any endeavor. “If you decide you want to get serious about making improvements at something, nothing will accelerate your progress more than a great teacher who you respect and trust.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 Jan 2022 | EP 121: WEBSITE BASICS - Your Services Page | 00:18:19 | |
If you are looking to start this new year off fresh, creating a website that sets you up to attract your ideal clients is a great way to begin! Over the next few weeks on the Do It With Intention Podcast, we will be focusing on clear, actionable tips for you to create a website that reflects the great work you are doing in your practice. Today’s episode focuses in on the Services page of your site and how it’s one piece of the safe container you are creating for your clients. Keep in mind, people are actively looking for you and the wonderful work you do, but you need to be able to connect with them in order to share your great services with them. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 04 Jun 2024 | EP 184: LISTENER QUESTIONS -- Should I give my clients homework after their sessions? | 00:08:54 | |
In today’s Listener Questions episode, I explore whether massage and bodyworkers should give our clients follow up tasks after their sessions with us. Tune in to find out why that’s not always a good idea. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 13 Jul 2021 | EP 95: How to Find the Time to Work ON Your Business (and not just IN it) | 00:09:27 | |
As bodyworkers, we have our hands full (literally) everyday doing amazing work with our clients, but running a successful and sustainable bodywork practice requires so much more than just being a professional in your modality. On today’s episode I share with you how to take a big step toward becoming both the pro and CEO of your own business — making time to consistently work on your business. For me, this includes occasionally throwing up my door hanger that says, “Don’t even think about opening this door.” Listen in to hear how you too can get started with your business’s deep work, and how you can do it with intention. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 07 Dec 2021 | EP 116: Listener Questions: What Do I Do When My Clients Feel Better? | 00:10:47 | |
As a talented and big-hearted therapist, I know that the wonderful work you are doing is getting your clients great results. So, then what happens when they feel like their work with you is complete? On today’s episode, I share with you ways to shift your thinking around bodywork so that it becomes a steady part of your client’s long-term healing journey. With this shift, your massage and bodywork clients will see the results, your long-term retention rates will go up, and you won’t have to constantly hustle for new clients. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 29 Dec 2020 | EP 67: Bodywork Business Bytes: GET READY FOR THE NEW YEAR | 00:12:12 | |
As this wildly unique? weird? unbelievable? year of 2020 comes to a close, I hope you’ve had time for reflection as you go through your end-of-the-year routine. Wait, you don’t have an end-of-the-year routine? I encourage you to have some sort of routine where you get organized, take stock, and get yourself and your business ready for everything wonderful that is sure to come in the new year. On today’s episode, I share with you my end-of-the-year ritual that allows me to wrap up the year with joy and intention. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 12 Oct 2021 | EP 108: Your Weekly Business Check-in (Part 2) | 00:16:09 | |
A few weeks ago, I introduced the idea of having a weekly business check-in for your massage and bodywork practice. But what should that look like? On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast, I’ll walk you through the 5 simple steps that will make your weekly check-in a standard (and fun!) part of your business routine. Don’t have a weekly check-in check-in? It’s time… Listen in and implement this simple strategy so you and your practice can soar! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 23 Nov 2021 | EP 114: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Raise Your Prices | 00:19:38 | |
Over the years as a bodywork therapist coach and mentor, I’ve learned that one of the hardest things for therapists to do is to raise your prices. I don’t just hear this from my students though, I’ve struggled with this in my own practice. On today’s episode I dive into what you need to think about before you increase your fees, so you can take this big step with confidence. Our pricing is not only a reflection of how we feel about our work, but also how we feel about ourselves — and you deserve to charge premium rates for the premium services you provide. This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 02 Dec 2019 | EP 7: Stop Networking, Start Connecting with Amber Cook | 00:37:33 | |
We’ve all heard that we need to work with a coach to move forward in our businesses. If you’ve found yourself either asking what that actually means (and how that translates to your business), or when the right time is start, today’s episode is for you. I’m so pleased to introduce you to my friend, Amber Cook of Healing Waze. We’ve both built successful bodywork businesses, but it wasn’t easy and it didn’t happen overnight. It wasn’t until we invested in our business (and ourselves), that we saw our businesses transform. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 14 Nov 2023 | EP 170: Defining success in your bodywork business | 00:17:34 | |
It’s time to reflect on your massage or bodywork business — where it’s going, where you want it to be, and how you’re going to get it from here to there. Tune in and hear several ways bodyworkers define success, and get ready to redefine your own idea of what being successful means to you. “Once you’ve thought about this question and you have the clarity of knowing where you want to go — what success means to you — you can get there so much more quickly and easily.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 06 Apr 2021 | EP 81: How Often Should Clients Have Sessions with You? | 00:13:44 | |
While honoring the innate wisdom of your client’s body is wonderful, not offering your professional opinion on the next steps to their healing is actually doing your client a disservice. On today’s episode I answer a listener’s question on how to know how often a client should come back for the next appointment, while still honoring their individualized healing journey. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 Jul 2023 | EP 161: The downside to high tech in your bodywork business | 00:14:11 | |
In this state of the art episode I delve into the hot topic of the latest and greatest technology — AI, platforms, digitization — and whether they can help your business. Listen in as I get up on my soapbox and declare that high tech is not necessarily the answer to the question: Do I need to use the most recent scientific knowledge to improve my massage and bodywork business? This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 27 Jul 2021 | EP 97: Listener Questions - Why Am I So Terrified About Marketing Myself? | 00:12:21 | |
One of the biggest fears so many bodyworkers have is around marketing yourself and your business. Why can it be so uncomfortable to put yourself out there? On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast I answer a listener question on why marketing yourself can be so terrifying. You will see success when you put yourself out there for the people you can help -- people who will resonate with you and your work -- when you keep showing up and keep doing it with intention. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 16 Feb 2021 | EP 74: Creating New Offers to Serve Your Clients with Julie Taylor | 00:38:30 | |
Over the past year it has been so inspiring to watch my Bodywork Project students pivot their businesses during the pandemic to continue being of service to their clients. I am thrilled to have Julie Taylor, an experienced nurse practitioner, herbalist and reflexologist, join me on today’s episode as she shares her experiences in doing what she has always done in her career — pivoting with her passions to meet her clients’ needs. Take a listen as Julie shares how she translated lessons learned in The Bodywork Project into successful business practices she plans to continue in the years ahead, and find out about her unique connection to the okapi. (What’s an okapi, you ask? Listen in…) This week on the Do It with Intention podcast:
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| 21 Dec 2021 | EP 118: How to Unplug without Hurting Your Practice | 00:10:08 | |
Let’s face it — it’s not easy to unplug from technology, even for just a few days. But if we allow ourselves this time with space and silence, our bodies will balance out and our true essence will return to our awareness. And this awareness can make us better massage and bodywork practitioners. On today’s episode, I share with you the importance of unplugging from your business for even short periods of time. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 04 Apr 2023 | EP 154: HEALTHY BUSINESS BOUNDARIES -- Being available for clients | 00:10:26 | |
Just as we need healthy boundaries on the therapeutic side of our practice — things like keeping our professional lives separate from our private lives — we also need solid boundaries in our business. In this week’s episode of the Do It With Intention podcast, I dive into honoring healthy business boundaries, specifically around your appointment schedule, how you’d like to be contacted, and when to return messages. Listen in to learn how setting and honoring strong boundaries is one of the kindest things you can do for your clients. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast: Learn why you should not be available for your clients 24/7. How setting a schedule and sticking to it can lead to better relationships with your clients. And why clients who are emboldened to contact you through any channel — text, phone, work email, personal email, social media — can lead to huge time sucks. Instead, educate them to respect and honor you and your time.
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| 13 Jun 2023 | EP 159: SELLING WITH INTEGRITY -- Re-framing the sales conversation | 00:12:49 | |
In the final installment of the Selling With Integrity series, I share more mythbusters around the sales conversation and fresh ways to re-think this often icky topic. Join me as I talk about how inviting a person to work with you is a savvy approach, detachment from the outcome is crucial, and why it’s so important to be prepared when a client accepts an offer to work with you. “I don’t want to convince anyone to work with me. I’ll share my offering and how it could help the person, and then I’ll invite them to work with me if it seems like a good fit. No convincing or pressuring. Genuine connection instead.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 21 Sep 2020 | EP 53: Feng Shui Your Bodywork Business with Kerstin Tracy | 00:26:02 | |
When you think of Feng Shui you may be picturing the physical placement of a room or house. But when diving deeper into the practice there is a greater importance on your body, your feelings, your environment, and even your business. The environment we live and work in has a huge impact on all aspects of our lives and our businesses so understanding the Feng Shui in our personal spaces and workplaces can make life easier. In today’s episode I talk with Kerstin Tracy, an experienced Craniosacral Therapist who also has added Feng Shui to her toolbox for healing. After learning more about some of the concepts behind Feng Shui, I was eager to hear more from her about the practice in a way that is relatable to all of my students and fellow bodyworkers. I invite you to join our conversation as Kerstin gives me some on-the-spot tips about my workspace, and even shares her exercise of choice that keeps her sexy alive. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 24 Aug 2020 | EP 49: WHAT TO SAY: When People Call to "Find Out More" About Your Services | 00:13:38 | |
“What should I say?” This is the most common question I hear from my students when they ask me about reaching out to referral sources or speaking with new clients or connections. So, I thought I should sort out some of the most common situations a bodywork therapist, like yourself, comes across and leaves you stuck with the notion of, What do I say? In this week’s episode, I break down a typical phone call when somebody contacts you to find out more about you or your services. I’ve learned from experience that the potential client doesn’t want to hear me go on and on about the anatomy, touch, or energy of the craniosacral modality (which I would happily discuss for days…) Instead, I’ll show you a way to take a short initial phone call, and turn it into a new client appointment. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 07 Sep 2021 | EP 103: Listener Questions - What Should I Do When People Don't Get Back to Me? | 00:08:47 | |
I’m always encouraging my students and listeners to find ways to reach out to others within their communities — whether to a fellow massage and bodywork practitioner, friends and family, or other professionals in town — there are so many opportunities for mutual support and growth. But what happens when you’ve taken the brave first step of reaching out, and you don’t receive a response? In today’s episode, I’m answering a listener’s question on what you should — and shouldn’t do — when people don’t get back to you. Don’t give up! There are so many positive connections out there for you to joyfully grow your business in your community by confidently reaching out and doing it with intention. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 21 Mar 2023 | EP 153: HEALTHY BUSINESS BOUNDARIES -- Saying no | 00:14:02 | |
In this week’s episode I share how creating and honoring boundaries teaches your massage and bodywork clients how to treat you with respect and integrity. There are several situations where clients can try to push boundaries, and you need a good way to say, “No.” Today, we’ll look at clients trying to get an appointment outside of your scheduled times, asking you for a doctor’s note, and what to say when clients ask you for a discount. You don’t want to miss this episode. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 06 Apr 2020 | EP 25: Video Tips for Massage + Bodywork Therapists | 00:33:51 | |
I always tell my students that building your own massage or bodywork business is some of the deepest personal growth work that you’ll ever do. And some of the time, it can be extremely uncomfortable. In my last episode, I talked about creating online offerings to not only fill income gaps due to the Coronavirus, but also to prepare your business for the future when you might have an injury, or just want to go on vacation. I received a lot of feedback about how scary it is for many bodyworkers to be on camera, so I invited Holly Gillen, founder of Holly G Studios, to share what she has learned from 12 years in the video production industry. Her advice will empower you to get through this new period of personal growth so that you can show up for your clients in front of the camera. Plus, Holly shares what she’s been making for the past 6 months that unknowingly prepared her for quarantine...after you hear how easy it is, you might be ready to try it, too! This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 26 Oct 2020 | EP 58: WHAT TO SAY When You Don't Want to Work with Someone | 00:09:46 | |
Sometimes when certain people reach out to you for your services, you just intuitively know that they will not be a good fit for you or your practice. It can be such an uncomfortable situation, and we dive even deeper into similar circumstances like this inside The Bodywork Project. Over the years, I have learned many powerful lessons in my own personal growth by working with people who have challenged me, so I take each individual seriously and I’m careful to not reject people outright. But sometimes, a person is just not a good fit. Then what do you do? On this week’s episode, I’ll give you 3 ways to gently refuse a new client, including what to say so that you stay grounded in integrity. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 30 Nov 2021 | EP 115: How to Create a Super Simple Holiday Marketing Plan (even if you haven't started yet...) | 00:12:52 | |
We’re all so overwhelmed with marketing and advertising this time of year, so what makes the most sense for your massage or bodywork business? On today’s episode, I share my own experiences on what works (and what doesn’t) when planning your holiday marketing so you can be of service to your clients and their loved ones. Take a listen to hear what my holiday marketing looks like — and how my unrealistic expectations once led me to find myself with a clunky credit card reader at a holiday party 🤦🏼♀️ This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 14 Sep 2021 | EP 104: What Should I Say After a Session? | 00:07:55 | |
What should you say after you finish your session with a client? I’ve heard lots of ideas through the years that felt forced and gross, and don’t resonate at all with big-hearted bodyworkers. So, on today’s episode I want to share with you a simple way for you to be a Pro and CEO in your practice and confidently end your client sessions (while opening the door for future appointments). This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 29 Jun 2021 | EP 93: How to Stand Out from Other Bodywork Therapists | 00:13:15 | |
Let’s face it: it can be intimidating to think of all the other options your potential clients have for massage and bodywork services – whether you’re new in town or just because there are so many other practitioners out there! We’ve been talking about this topic a lot recently in The Bodywork Project, and I wanted to share with you some ideas to help YOU stand out from a crowd. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast, I discuss the importance of shifting your thinking to stand out – not compete – with other therapists in town, and how to engage with other bodywork practitioners in a way that’s mutually beneficial. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 10 Feb 2020 | EP 17: Dealing with Criticism and Rejection | 00:11:28 | |
It doesn’t matter how successful you are, how much money you’ve made, or how many clients you have, NO ONE wants to deal with criticism or rejection. Yet, as bodyworkers, we often face it on a weekly, if not daily, basis. Maybe our modality isn’t the right fit for a client, or we didn’t get all of the re-books that we wanted, or no one responded to one of our ads. Whatever it is, it can really hurt. While this is a difficult topic, remember that you are not alone — we really ALL deal with it! In this week’s episode I talk about dealing with criticism and rejection, in both your bodywork and your business. I’m excited for you to learn about the one major mindset shift that will make all of this far less painful. Give it a listen! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 12 Oct 2020 | EP 56: WHAT TO SAY When A Potential Client Says You're Too Expensive | 00:14:40 | |
On this week’s episode, we continue with our WHAT TO SAY series with a look into how to react when a potential client tells you that your services are too expensive. I’m constantly talking about the importance of providing premium services with my students in The Bodywork Project, and your rates will reflect the premium services you provide. I know you have carefully set up a safe container on the business side of your massage and bodywork practice, and your heart-centered pricing is where it needs to be. So, with that in mind, you are more than prepared to react to people who question your pricing. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 03 Oct 2023 | EP 167: Don't try to get new clients at networking events. Do this instead. | 00:09:49 | |
In Part 3 of our series on Networking with Authenticity, let’s talk about what to say to make effective business connections for your massage or bodywork business. Believe you me — I’ve had some awkward situations in my early days of networking. But I learned from them, and so can you. Tune in to hear 3 ideas about effective networking that you can start using today! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 11 May 2021 | EP 86: What No One Is Telling You About Your Hands-on Skills | 00:12:21 | |
Let’s face it: there are TONS of tips and tricks swirling around on how to grow your business “overnight.” As a CranioSacral Therapist who’s been in the industry since 2003, I’ve seen first-hand what works -- and what doesn’t -- when you’re trying to grow your practice into a successful business. On today’s episode I want to share with you some of the hiccups along my journey to running a successful bodywork business and what ultimately guided me on the path to running my practice with clarity and doing it with intention. This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 15 Dec 2020 | EP 65: Bodywork Business Bytes: TESTIMONIALS | 00:09:52 | |
I know all of you big-hearted therapists out there have clients that would be delighted to give you a testimonial on the great work you are doing. Some testimonials are way more effective than others, and it’s also very important what you do with the testimonials so they can be as effective as possible. I go deeper into this topic with The Bodywork Project students, but I’m excited to share with you some crucial tips on the ins and outs of testimonials for your practice on today’s episode from the Bodywork Business Bytes series. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 09 Jan 2024 | EP 173: Why bootstrapping your massage or bodywork business isn't a smart idea | 00:09:33 | |
You cannot do everything on your own, and asking for assistance is not a crime. Even bootstrappers — people who think they can do it all by themselves — need help. In this first episode of 2024 (Happy New Year!) I talk about how pride (and maybe some stubbornness) can mask reality and what you need to do for your massage or bodywork business. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 May 2020 | EP 35: BUSINESS RE-SET: Your Business Finances | 00:13:41 | |
Chances are, you’re starting to make plans to come back into your office so you can see hands-on clients again. This is the PERFECT opportunity to take stock, and come back stronger than ever in your practice. It’s time for a business reset. In this episode I discuss important first steps in creating a more intentional business, as we all prepare for what the future brings. No matter how much revenue you make in your practice, you want to look closely at your business finances. Today, I share a book that helped me take an honest look at my business finances, while it simultaneously made me laugh out loud. When was the last time that happened to you while reading about finances, right? Over the next few weeks, I will give you more ideas for coming back stronger than ever with your massage or bodywork business -- to create a more intentional business the way you’ve always wanted to, but didn’t know how. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 05 Nov 2024 | EP 196: How to do what you say you're going to do in your massage business | 00:10:37 | |
In this week’s installment of the Do It With Intention podcast, discover 3 things that can make your practice more consistent. Listen in to learn how consistency creates a safe container and draws clients into your practice. “We all know that consistency is really important when we’re trying to build a successful massage or bodywork practice. But what does consistency mean exactly? It means doing what you say you’re going do.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 17 Nov 2020 | EP 61: The Value of Gratitude in Your Massage or Bodywork Business | 00:16:26 | |
There is so much uncertainty in the world around us that it can feel impossible to keep ourselves centered and grounded. What I’ve learned from my own experiences is that the act of giving gratitude helps me to feel calmer, more joyful and more optimistic – something we all need going into this sure-to-be-unprecedented winter season. Sharing your gratitude will not only bring positivity into your personal life, but your bodywork business can actually benefit as well from your expression of gratitude for others. On this week’s episode, I share with you some simple acts of gratitude I practice in my own business that shift the energy during this season of thanks. You too can share your thanks this season, and you can do it with intention. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 27 Aug 2024 | EP 191: BODYWORKER BUSINESS BOUNDARIES - How long to wait for a client | 00:17:46 | |
In this first installment of my Bodyworker Business Boundaries series, I dive into how a massage or bodyworker teaches people to treat them — what you will accept or not accept from a client. Tune in to learn some simple rules that will help with your boundaries around time management. Remember, it’s your business and your boundaries! “Once you decide how long to wait for a client, you’ve got to stick to that decision, no matter what. No excuses. You’ve got to stick to it.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 19 Oct 2021 | EP 109: When Running Your Business is REALLY Hard... | 00:12:18 | |
The past year (and more) has been incredibly difficult with personal grieving, collective loss, and so much uncertainty. Many bodywork therapists and their clients have been struggling, but for those of you who are still running your massage and bodywork practices – I am so inspired by you. On today’s episode, I share with you some practical ideas for massage and bodywork practitioners who have been feeling burnt-out. Please share the episode with those who need it — let’s lift each other up! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 16 Dec 2019 | EP 9: Making the Most of the Slow Season with Savanna Bell | 00:25:56 | |
The holidays tend to be a great time for bodyworkers — so many people are purchasing gift certificates to give to friends and family. But what do we do when February, March, and April roll around and our businesses slow down? This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 04 Jan 2022 | EP 119: Starting the Year Off Right in Your Bodywork Business | 00:12:31 | |
The new year is a really exciting time for me - but trust me, not for the reasons you’d think. On January 1st every year, I’m not setting crazy goals or making vision boards... I’m getting a jump on doing my taxes! And yes, I truly am excited about it. One of the reasons that I love working with bodyworkers is because they are so creative and artistic. But, that can mean that they’re not the best at creating structure and boundaries in their businesses. This week, on my first podcast episode of the new year, I’m helping you prepare for a profitable, and organized, 2022 with simple, easy-to-follow steps. Plus, have you ever tried to guess my sign based on listening to the show? I reveal it, along with how it might explain some of my organizational style, on this episode! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 23 Dec 2019 | EP 10: Self-Care for Massage and Bodywork Therapists with Tami Hackbarth | 00:35:48 | |
It’s funny how as bodyworkers we are constantly helping others with their self-care, but regularly neglecting our own. Think about it, how often have you felt burnt out after a full day of working with clients back-to-back-to-back? This week, I sit down with self proclaimed “professional career changer” and self-care expert Tami Hackbarth to talk about why we can’t “sprint marathons” as body workers. Her advice will help you reclaim your time and energy and empower you to pursue your big goals. Plus, Tami tells us what band she once unknowingly wrote a set list for, and you’ll find out why my silver hair is bringing up all kinds of memories of being a child in Hawaii… This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 06 Jun 2023 | EP 158: SELLING WITH INTEGRITY -- Truly connect. | 00:13:23 | |
Continuing our Selling With Integrity series, today I share with you the most important and basic piece of the sales conversation — or any conversation for that matter. I’ll reveal some common misconceptions about selling and how you can make your sales conversations less stressful. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 23 Mar 2021 | EP 79: Why Your Efforts to Grow Your Business May Not Be Working | 00:09:21 | |
Building your massage and bodywork practice isn’t a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach. Just implementing some quick tips or learning a new modality won’t solve all of your problems. There is so much more to designing a profitable business where you can serve others and make a really great living doing it. On today’s episode, we’ll revisit the 5 areas you need to have in place in order to build your dream practice. You’ll start to get clarity on where you are on your unique bodyworker journey, so you know which steps to take next on your way to being a pro and CEO of your business. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 13 Dec 2022 | EP 146: BE INTENTIONAL -- Take Business Stillpoints | 00:09:37 | |
In this week’s episode, Mindy reveals how getting out of your typical routine can lead to clarity and more energized business. Listen in to find out why time away from the office can be beneficial for both you AND your massage or bodywork practice -- and how business stillpoints can lead to new clients.
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| 31 Jul 2023 | EP 162: Using AI to market your business (or not...) | 00:09:39 | |
In this episode I pit real intelligence against the artificial kind so much in the news these days. Is AI a savior, or will it lead to our demise? Listen in as we process a topic for massage and bodywork therapists that is moving at warp speed and is often not easy to comprehend. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 20 Jul 2021 | EP 96: Setting Boundaries and Saying No In Your Bodywork Buisness | 00:12:04 | |
“No” is a hard word for many practitioners to say. I know you — you are a big-hearted therapist, trying to make a difference in people’s lives through your bodywork. And I know you may occasionally go out of your way to accommodate a client’s needs, which can ultimately end up hindering both the client’s healing and your business. How does this happen? One word: Boundaries. On today’s episode I’ll share a student’s story that illustrates the importance of boundaries in your massage or bodywork business. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 08 Jun 2021 | EP 90: Three Ways to Make It Easier for Clients to Work With You | 00:16:48 | |
As bodywork therapists we want to help people. Often, this makes practitioners want to offer all the modalities at all the times with all the specialty add-ons. But is this the way to best serve your clients? On today’s episode I focus on how to set up your massage and bodywork business in a way that is seamless for the client. This will help you create a solid container for your people so they can get even better results from your work together. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 15 Mar 2022 | EP 127: STICKY SITUATIONS -- When a client says she wants to reschedule (and then doesn't) | 00:12:24 | |
All bodywork therapists have clients asking to reschedule their appointments – it’s part of running a business. But there are ways you can respond to these clients so they are encouraged to book their next session. As we continue the series on sticky situations in your bodywork business, today’s episode will give you comfort and confidence to respond to and follow up with clients who need to change their appointments. I’ll even give you some tips on ways to respond to clients that need a break from your bodywork so that you still have chances to reconnect down the road. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 05 Oct 2021 | EP 107: Hiring Other Practitioners with Elicia Crook | 00:37:34 | |
What’s the next step in your business once you’ve mastered your business goals? Elicia Crook, massage therapist and business coach, joins today’s podcast with so much wisdom on pivoting her business from working 7 days a week to hiring and managing a team of therapists. Elicia shares with us the importance of being clear on the people you want to work with, their value to both your business and clients, and how to intentionally create a safe container for your clients and employees. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 Oct 2019 | EP1: Welcome to the Do It With Intention Podcast | 00:23:09 | |
Are you ready to turn your passion for the work you do into a successful business that you love, all without burning out or selling out? Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Do It With Intention podcast! In this first episode, I talk about my journey of building a six-figure CranioSacral Therapy business in a small town in coastal North Carolina, why so much of the advice you read online about marketing really doesn’t work for bodyworkers, and how the Do It With Intention podcast can help you create the practice that’s perfect for YOU. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 11 May 2020 | EP 34: 3 Action Steps You Can Take in Your Bodywork Business When Everything is Crazy | 00:08:35 | |
Are you ready to get to work? Over the past two weeks, we’ve talked about planning and setting goals right now while things are crazy. Next up, we need to take action. This week, I cover simple, actionable steps you can take right now to continue to build your massage or bodywork business. Remember that there is ALWAYS something you can do, and some way that you can improve your practice. Take a listen! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 19 Jul 2022 | EP 135: Should you list your prices on your website? | 00:09:28 | |
As I’ve been exploring different bodywork practices on my cross-continent road trip, I’ve been noticing how people do bodywork and, just as importantly, how they run their businesses. Sharing your pricing on your website is such a key part of creating a safe container to be a Pro and CEO of your business. On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast I explain why sharing your pricing is so important, even if it isn’t always the advice given by all business coaches. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 20 Apr 2020 | EP 31: 7 Mindset Shifts that had the Biggest Impact on my Practice | 00:33:57 | |
It’s not always about you. As bodyworkers, we are really just a part of the healing process for our clients. If we can detach from the outcomes, not only can we avoid a lot of emotional highs and lows, but we can perform better work, and our clients can get better results. Over 16 years ago I opened the doors of my bodywork business, and realizing that it wasn’t really about me was just one of the many lessons I learned over the years. This week, I share the 7 mindset shifts that had the biggest impact on my massage and bodywork business. These are shifts that you can start working on TODAY to help your business and your bodywork practice. Take a listen! This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 25 May 2021 | EP 88: What to Do When You Make a Mistake in Your Bodywork Business | 00:11:16 | |
We all know that uncomfortable feeling when we make a mistake – especially in our bodywork business — as we try to do the best we can to help others. Often people are quick to pass the blame, but owning up to your mistakes can actually make your relationships with your clients stronger. In today’s episode I’ll share with you some lessons I’ve learned in my business from the mistakes I’ve made along the way and how I’m a stronger pro and CEO of my business because of them. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 03 Feb 2020 | EP 16: When Is It Time to Find a Mentor with Amanda Cooke | 00:21:14 | |
“If I reach out for help, people will know that I don’t have it all together.” Have you ever thought this way? I know I have. And guess what? No one has it all together! We ALL need help at some point in our business journey. You might be asking yourself, when is it time to find a mentor? This week, I’m joined by massage therapist and owner/continuing education provider at Co-Ed Institute, Amanda Cooke. I’ve always admired the way that Amanda gives sound, actionable advice, and I’m excited for you to listen to her tips on this week’s episode. Plus, we bond about overcoming our shared fear of public speaking (or at least mostly overcoming it). This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 05 Jul 2022 | EP 134: How to create a safe container for your bodywork business | 00:18:40 | |
As part of fulfilling my word for 2022, adventure, I’ve been undertaking a long road trip across the US to Baja California with my husband and my dog. Along the way, I’ve been trying to get as much bodywork as possible – it’s been so fun to see therapists and their businesses across various states! It takes 5 intentional steps to be a Pro and CEO of your business, but I’ve been noticing one imperative aspect in my travels – the importance of creating a safe container for your clients. On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast I share examples I’ve seen on how to create a safe container for your clients as the foundation of creating your boutique bodywork business. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 09 Feb 2021 | EP 73: Raising Your Prices with Jennelle Thimmesch | 00:28:37 | |
It can be an agonizing part of your business -- for all bodyworkers -- to raise your rates as you are working every day to be of service to your clients. But, if you do the clarifying work to intentionally land on the right pricing for your practice, you will be able to step into each session with purpose. On today’s episode, my friend and Bodywork Project student, Jennelle Thimmesch, shares her empowering journey in raising her prices for a third time. I am so excited for you to listen as she shares her deep wisdom from her transformational Zero Balancing practice, how increasing her prices empowered other therapists in her town, and even what landed her dog on her list of 100 reasons to raise her rates. This week on the Do It with Intention podcast:
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| 09 Mar 2021 | EP 77: Why It's So Important to End Your Sessions on Time (and how to do it) | 00:12:24 | |
Students and colleagues are finally getting back into hands-on work as massage and bodywork practices re-open across the country. As this transformational work continues, I’ve been getting a lot of questions on setting time boundaries and starting and ending sessions on time. We all know from either the practitioner perspective, and from being clients ourselves, that sinking feeling of running behind with an appointment, and how it throws off the entire day, as you scramble to catch up. On today’s episode, I dive into how you can have healthy boundaries within your business and end sessions on time, in order to build on the safe container you create for your clients and your business. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 15 Jun 2020 | EP 39: What to do if Your Practice is a Fixer Upper | 00:10:16 | |
Whether it's renovating my house or replacing a sink, I think I can do pretty much anything on my own. This go-getter attitude is probably true for entrepreneurs, like you, looking to make your business a success. But it won’t get you far if you don’t have the experience or expertise to see how the whole picture fits together. One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned while taking on projects all on my own is knowing when to ask for help. You may realize you’ve taken your massage or bodywork business as far as you can on your own. But what should you do next? Listen in to today’s podcast to find out when you can do it on your own, and when you need to ask for help. This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 30 Jan 2024 | EP 175: How to find support that's right for you | 00:11:47 | |
This week’s episode revolves around the crucial topic of getting help on the business side of your massage or bodywork business. Tune in to learn how to go about asking for support, where to look for help, and how to connect with a potential mentor/adviser/coach. “If you make the decision that you want to get support for your bodywork business, then what? How do you find the type of support that’s going to be best for you? Here are 3 things to think about.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 16 Jul 2024 | EP 187: Making it easy for people to work with you | 00:18:19 | |
In this week’s episode I talk about the 4 easiest — and most strategic — ways to build your practice. Tune in to hear why simplifying your massage or bodywork business may sound counterintuitive but is often the way to fill your practice. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 May 2021 | EP 87: Why Pulling Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps Is Hurting Your Bodywork Business | 00:11:47 | |
If you’re anything like me, you may think that you can learn all that you need to run your bodywork business on your own. This feeling of wanting to be completely self-sufficient doesn’t just happen in my business — it’s part of my personality with my double Virgo tendencies. On today’s episode I’ll share with you what changed my mind on trying to run my business all on my own, and how you are not alone in needing some extra support to run a successful business doing the work that you love. This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 07 Mar 2023 | EP 152: HEALTHY BUSINESS BOUNDARIES -- Starting and ending on time | 00:14:21 | |
In this week’s episode, I answer a common question from listeners about massage and bodywork business boundaries — and how they can help create a safe container for your clients. And I share some surprising misconceptions about time management. If you’ve ever struggled with managing your time in your practice, this episode is for you! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 29 Nov 2022 | EP 145: BE INTENTIONAL -- Your Networking | 00:13:01 | |
In this installment of the Do It With Intention podcast, Mindy shares tips on how to be authentic and honest in your networking, leading to more success in your massage and bodywork business. Find out why networking works best as a 2-way street — back and forth, give and receive. And learn which types of questions to ask — and what NOT to do — when networking.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | EP 181: How to stop feeling gross about marketing (and maybe even get excited about it) | 00:12:36 | |
In this week’s episode I talk about two very different approaches to marketing your massage or bodywork business. Listen in to learn how you can take the dread out of marketing and turn it into something you actually enjoy. “If your marketing is feeling kind of gross to you, it could be that you are using transactional marketing. That’s not a good idea. Here’s what to do instead.”This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 24 Aug 2021 | EP 101: Why Building Your Practice is a Lot More Like Fixer Upper Than You Think | 00:10:44 | |
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love an exciting home renovation. Whether it’s transitioning part of our home into an office space, installing a sink, or simply replacing a light switch, I love the challenge. On today’s episode, I’ll help you understand why asking for help in your massage and bodywork business is just as crucial as aiming to complete your home renovation or fixer upper bodywork practice. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 28 Nov 2023 | EP 171: How building your practice is like a bodywork session | 00:11:15 | |
In this week’s podcast, I take a deep dive into how helping people with massage and bodywork, and your efforts to create a successful business are part of the same path. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | EP 141: BE INTENTIONAL -- Your Business Model | 00:10:13 | |
Do you even know what a business model is? I sure didn’t when I was starting out with my CranioSacral Therapy practice all those years ago! But implementing a smart business model will help you see fewer clients while still reaching your income goals. What business model should you use, and how can you use it to create your ideal, intentional practice? Listen in to find out. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 09 Mar 2020 | EP 21: Financial Security -- About Those Therapists Making $100K a Year | 00:12:40 | |
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… Money. WHY as bodyworkers do we feel guilty charging for our services? Why do we think we have to lose our gifts for the sake of financial security? You’ve heard me say it all the time — you do great work in the world, you deserve to make a great living doing it. This week, I unpack the money insecurities that so many bodyworkers face and get real about the massage and bodywork therapists who are making $100,000 a year (or $1 million, or whatever amount you WANT to be making). This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 01 Jun 2021 | EP 89: Have You Created a Safe Container for Your Clients? | 00:11:54 | |
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how much I emphasize the importance of creating a safe container for your clients, as well as in your bodywork business. But what is a safe container for your business? On today’s episode I walk you through what it means to create a safe container for the business side of your practice. Your clients will start seeing results today, and you’ll start feeling better about your work as the Pro and CEO of your massage and bodywork business. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 06 Jan 2020 | EP 12: Reality Check for Your Massage or Bodywork Business with Rebecca Brumfield | 00:26:26 | |
“Mindset” is a bit of a buzzword right now. There seems to be a belief that when something doesn’t go our way, it’s just because we had the wrong mindset. That may sometimes be true, but can we really manifest everything we want for ourselves and our business? This week, I chat with Rebecca Brumfield, the creative marketing and mindset success coach of Badass Bodyworkers, about finding the right balance of patience and hard work in the bodywork business. She gets real about her own struggles and failures, and shares advice that will help you get out of a downward spiral and take consistent steps toward success. Plus, Rebecca shares what her family did growing up to help out their local police department… This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 02 Feb 2021 | EP 72: Building Your Practice After Heartbreak and Loss with Kristy Denton | 00:34:23 | |
So many bodywork therapists are working through losses from this past year – loss in their businesses, personal lives, or even loss of loved ones from Covid-19. For bodyworkers, it can be difficult to see beyond that grief and to continue being of service to others. On today’s episode, I am so thrilled to sit down with my friend and Bodywork Project student, Kristy Denton, to take a real, honest, look into her personal and professional transformation over these difficult months. Kristy is honest and open as she shares her story of dealing with devastating loss, and her decision to continue to serve others through her bodywork practice. As Kristy has navigated running a successful CranioSacral Therapy and massage practice in a small Oklahoma town, where there are more cats than people, it is so great to hear her story and perspective on what a passionate bodywork practice looks like in any corner of the country. This week on the Do It with Intention podcast:
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| 25 Nov 2019 | EP 6: The Difference Between an Expense and Investment in Your Massage or Bodywork Business | 00:14:21 | |
Getting to the next level in your massage or bodywork business means getting out of your comfort zone. You can feel “not ready” and still achieve your dreams. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 19 Oct 2020 | EP 57: WHAT TO SAY When Someone Says Your Modality Doesn't Work | 00:12:10 | |
On today’s episode I break down what to say when someone says your modality doesn’t work. Ouch. As a big-hearted therapist, I know that you are in love with your modality for many reasons — maybe it even helped you to heal in your own life. When someone challenges your modality, or says it's ineffective, it can be awkward, uncomfortable, and difficult to know how to respond. So take a listen as I share with you what I’ve learned over the years on how to respond (or not) to the naysayers, while remaining grounded in your integrity. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 30 Mar 2020 | EP 24: How to Create Online Offerings in Your Massage or Bodywork Business | 00:16:50 | |
There is power in planning. Personally, I love to plan, and part of the reason COVID-19 has been so difficult for me is because I’ve had to deviate from my regular plans. But for some of you who don’t love to plan, this might have served as a wake-up call about how important it is to not only have a plan, but also to have a variety of offerings. An online offering can help you fill an income gap right now, and also be a safety net in the future in case you get injured, ill, or just want to take a vacation! The Bodywork Project students saw so much success with my program for creating online offerings that I decided to share the information with as many therapists as I could. Take a listen! This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 21 May 2024 | EP 183: LISTENER QUESTIONS -- How do I tell my clients they'll need more than one session? | 00:09:24 | |
"How do I tell my clients they'll probably need to come in for more than one appointment?" In the second installment of our Listener Questions series, I dive into an issue that can help lift up and support all massage and bodywork therapists. Listen in as we delve into how to explain to your clients why multiple sessions may get them the results they’re looking for. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 18 Oct 2022 | EP 142: BE INTENTIONAL -- Your Pricing | 00:12:24 | |
By far the most common issues massage and bodywork practitioners struggle with are setting and raising your rates. If you use intention and integrity you can still be of service to your clients while charging a rate that reflects the value of the services you provide. You CAN charge premium prices for the premium services you offer. Listen in to find out how. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 25 Mar 2020 | EP 23: Offering and Accepting Help | 00:15:38 | |
Anyone else feel like every day is a month long right now? Things have been really turbulent lately and everyone, including myself, is on a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Try to remember: we’re all in this together. But we all respond to trauma differently. I’ve seen all kinds of responses from bodyworkers as we try to deal with the changes in our business. But right now there are two things that we can all do: offer and accept help. Bodyworkers tend to naturally offer help, but struggle to ask for it, so I’m sharing some tips. Listen in! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 17 Aug 2020 | EP 48: Dealing with Anxiety and Loss in Your Practice | 00:16:14 | |
We’ve all experienced loss in one way or another in the past few months. For me, the past year has been a difficult time processing the loss of my younger brother, Lance, who passed away a year ago today. While a death in the family may seem different than the losses you might be seeing in your business, the process of overcoming that grief is universal. As you listen to this week’s special episode and reflect on losses you may be facing in your massage and bodywork business, remember to be kind to yourself, allow the process to unfold, and seek support if you need to. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 07 Jun 2022 | EP 132: STICKY SITUATIONS -- When a client says, "That's not how my other therapist did it." | 00:06:33 | |
Each bodywork therapist has a unique way of practicing their modalities, but often when a client switches therapists there can be some confusion. On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast, we’ll address this sticky situation when clients compare you to their previous bodywork therapists. Remember, there are so many kind-hearted therapists out there delivering life-changing bodywork to their clients – your work is unique and worthy of your practice. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 06 Aug 2024 | EP 190: Making the pivot to open an Energy Medicine practice with Anita Schill | 00:44:31 | |
In this episode featuring student success stories, I speak with Anita Schill about her bold decision to open an Energy Medicine business. Find out how as a nurse in the 1970s she quickly became disillusioned with western medicine and sought other options, and how the study of yoga led to her transition to energy medicine. If you’re considering making a pivot in your own business, you’ll love this episode! “I think it’s important to remember the old adage ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.’ Even if you’re happy where you are, there are other things in life.” —Anita SchillThis week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 01 Feb 2022 | EP 123: WEBSITE BASICS - Photos & Testimonials | 00:10:28 | |
Building a clear, concise website to attract your ideal clients doesn’t have to break the bank. On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast, we wrap up our series on website basics with ways to use photos and testimonials to enhance your site so it will attract clients you love working with. These two simple aspects of your website can have a huge impact on the message you are sending to anyone who visits your site. This week on the Do It with Intention podcast:
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| 03 Aug 2020 | EP 46: How to Create a Premium Customer Experience with Wendy Batten | 00:50:55 | |
So often I hear my bodywork students say that all they need to do to improve their business is to get more clients through the door or offer low-priced services. But here’s the thing: people almost never choose a service because of the price; they go where they feel good. In today’s episode, I share stories with my friend and fellow women’s business coach, Wendy Batten, about how customer service is merely an expectation, but customer experience is what will set your business apart. Wendy shares her wisdom and expertise from working with clients on their customer experience and how individualized connection can make or break your business. Listen in to hear how Wendy’s retail expertise started with a hockey team, and later developed into the successful business she runs today. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 16 May 2023 | EP 157: SELLING WITH INTEGRITY -- Listening with intention | 00:10:14 | |
We continue this week with our Selling With Integrity series. Although we didn’t sign up as salespeople when we chose to be massage and bodywork practitioners, we still need to be able to have a solid, intentional conversation around sales. In today’s episode, I’ll share with you some mistakes I’ve made in the sales side of my business so you won’t make the same ones. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 15 Aug 2023 | EP 164: Reflecting your values in your bodywork business with Candace Pantoga | 00:39:58 | |
In this episode I speak with Occupational Therapist and Bodywork Project alum Candace Pantoga, who describes how her longtime work in social justice led her to give back to her community through Craniosacral Therapy. Listen in as Candace describes how she got involved in social justice issues and how she ultimately had to choose the best ways to make a difference. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 19 Apr 2022 | EP 129: STICKY SITUATIONS -- Explaining your modality to a potential client. | 00:08:14 | |
Bodywork therapists have an almost innate understanding of the subtle differences between various modalities, but it can be incredibly frustrating trying to explain your work to a potential client. On today’s episode of the Do It With Intention Podcast, we discuss the sticky situation of having to explain your unique modality to people who don’t quite grasp all of the intricacies. Having these basic, yet important, conversations with your clients and potential clients can be a wonderful learning opportunity for both of you. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 10 Aug 2020 | EP 47: Your Questions Answered: Coaching with Mindy | 00:21:50 | |
I love to hear your questions — what you’re thinking about, dreaming about, and struggling with in your massage or bodywork business. I’ve been thinking of this special episode for a while now, so I reached out to my students to ask: “What are your most burning questions?” I envisioned a mini-coaching session, where you would join me on the podcast, but I didn’t have any takers on recording your conversations with me. Trust me, I understand the intimidation of putting your voice out there for all to hear! Instead, I decided to answer some of the great questions many of you have regarding your practices that everyone can benefit from hearing. I can’t wait to do another Q&A like this again and hope to have you join me on the show next time! This Week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 06 Sep 2022 | EP 139: BE INTENTIONAL -- Your Branding | 00:12:06 | |
In our new series — BE INTENTIONAL — we talk through how to go from the idea of being intentional in your business to the practical steps you can take to make your practice soar. Today, we’ll start with being intentional in your BRANDING. Do you need to invest thousands of dollars on names, logos, websites, and design to make your practice stand out? No. There are 3 things to keep in mind during your journey to superior branding, and none of these requires you to spend a penny. Listen in to find out how you can use intention in your branding to stand out from the crowd. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 16 Mar 2021 | EP 78: Creating a Strong Cancellation Policy | 00:11:24 | |
As a bodywork therapist, you know that dreaded feeling when your perfect work day gets turned around by a last-minute cancellation. Cancellations can be so discouraging — somehow, we always feel like it’s our fault and we don’t want to face the painful process of dealing with them. On today’s episode, I’ll share with you my own cancellation policy, and ways that you can set up your practice, so that cancellations are less painful for you and your business. Remember, if you come from your heart, you can be both firm and kind with your policies and you can do it with intention. This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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| 17 Feb 2020 | EP 18: Why It's So Important to Ace the Initial Session (and how to do it!) | 00:18:54 | |
If I gave you a choice between $100 and $1000, it would be a no brainer. Right? But think about it. How often do your drop-in clients become lifetime value clients? For years now I’ve been a bit of a bodywork “mystery shopper.” When I travel, I book bodywork appointments not only for self-care, but also to see how other massage and therapists are treating their clients. In this week’s podcast, I share what I’ve learned from all of those appointments and what you can do to ace your initial sessions. Check it out! This week on the Do It With Intention Podcast:
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