• Ep. 96 - Building a Practice that Pays You Back: Financial Planning & Preparing To Sell Your Practice with Anna N’Jie-Konte
    Jul 4 2025

    Ever feel like you’re making plenty of revenue but still feeling “broke”? In this episode, Brandy sits down with Anna N'Jie-Konte, the Founder & CEO of Poder Wealth Advisors, to talk straight about turning practice income into personal wealth and building a business that buyers will pay top-dollar for. From paying yourself a market-rate salary to knowing your EBITDA multiple, Anna outlines the moves that keep cash flowing today and lock in a profitable exit tomorrow.

    Anna N’Jie-Konte is the founder and CEO of Poder Wealth Advisors, a firm that provides expert, tailored wealth management solutions to help clients grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth across generations.

    Connect with Anna!:

    • Poder Wealth Advisors

    • Anna’s Instagram

    • Anna’s LinkedIn

    ➡️My next Private Practice CEO Lunch & Learn Series is July 28th through August 1st! This is CEO-level strategy built specifically for practice owners generating multiple 6-figures and 7-figures who are ready to scale smarter, lead better, and actually enjoy the business they’ve built.

    Some key takeaways from this episode include:

    • Why “revenue is for vanity, profit is for sanity” (and how to track the right number)

    • The simplest retirement plan tweak that can save you 25 cents on every dollar

    • Signs it’s time to hire a proactive financial planner - not just a tax preparer

    • What the signs are that it is time to sell

    • How to reverse-engineer your valuation so you don’t leave money on the table

    • The two- to three-year prep window every owner needs before selling

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    35 mins
  • Re-Release: Navigating Tough Conversations | Handling Issues with Staff, Patients, and Vendors with Grace
    Jun 27 2025

    Tough conversations are stressful, emotionally draining, and scary. They can also be some of the biggest moments of clarity for you, your team, your patients, and whoever else you’re talking with. In this episode, I’m sharing how best to prepare for these conversations, nuances in talking with a team member vs. a patient, and why those conversations are crucial for moving the needle in your practice.

    ➡️My next Private Practice CEO Lunch & Learn Series is coming up July 28th - August 1st! This is CEO-level strategy built specifically for practice owners generating multiple 6-figures and 7-figures who are ready to scale smarter, lead better, and actually enjoy the business they’ve built.

    ➡️Apply today for Private Practice CEO™, my signature coaching program built for private practice owners ready to own their CEO status and grow in leadership, revenue, and systems.

    In this episode, I cover:

    • How tough conversations differ based on who you’re talking to

    • Actionable ways to prepare - mentally and tactically - for tough conversations

    • My secret to handling patient complaints

    • Reframing complaints and feedback as an opportunity for growth instead of spiraling over them

    • Reflecting on some of the toughest conversations I’ve had while running a private practice

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 95 - The Ultimate Self-Care Reset for Private Practice Owners
    Jun 20 2025

    Have you felt like your self-care just isn’t working anymore? You’ve been pushing, showing up, leading - but the routine that used to help now leaves you drained. Can you relate? This week, we’re hitting pause for a self-care reset - because as your life and business evolve, your needs do, too.

    We’ll hear from Chianti Lomax on building self-care practices that actually serve you, Dr. Lisa Folden on breaking free from perfectionism, and Dr. Felicia Ivey on why sleep is one of your most powerful tools as a CEO. We hope this episode gives you permission to take care of yourself so you can show up at the level you need to for your passions, your family, and your practice.

    ➡️ My next Private Practice CEO Lunch & Learn Series is coming up July 28th - August 1st! This is CEO-level strategy built specifically for practice owners generating multiple 6-figures and 7-figures who are ready to scale smarter, lead better, and actually enjoy the business they’ve built.

    ➡️Apply today for Private Practice CEO™, my signature coaching program built for private practice owners ready to own their CEO status and grow in leadership, revenue, and systems.

    Episodes referenced in this self-care reset:

    • Watch Ep. 56: Self-Care and Happiness in Every Season with Chianti Lomax

    • Watch Ep. 55: Getting Back in Alignment with Your Values in a Rough Season

    • Watch Ep. 32: A Fresh Perspective on the Meaning of Self-Care with Dr. Lisa Folden

    • Watch Ep. 29: How Sleep Affects Your Practice's Bottom Line with Dr. Felicia Ivey

    Resources mentioned:

    • Evolving While Black: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Transformation on Your Own by Chianti Lomax

    Some key takeaways from this episode include:

    • Why your self-care routine isn’t working and what to ask yourself instead

    • The surprising connection between happiness and productivity, backed by research

    • A few uncomfortable truths about perfectionism, diet culture, and capitalism

    • What the ‘I can’t do it anymore’ moment really means for you and your business

    • Why skipping out on sleep is sabotaging more than just your mood

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    24 mins
  • Ep. 94 - Locking Down the Best Admin for Your Practice | What to Look For In Every Stage of the Hiring Process
    Jun 13 2025

    Have you ever hired an admin just to realize weeks later that they’re not the right fit? Finding a great admin takes more than just a job post; you need a strong hiring strategy. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really takes to find someone that supports your processes, reflects your practice culture, and grows with your business. From identifying the stories in resumes, to understanding the importance of relationship building, we’re diving into what makes a standout admin, and how to build a hiring process that sets you - and them - up for success.

    ➡️ My next Private Practice CEO Lunch & Learn Series is coming up July 28th - August 1st! This is CEO-level strategy built specifically for practice owners generating multiple 6-figures and 7-figures who are ready to scale smarter, lead better, and actually enjoy the business they’ve built.

    ➡️Apply today for Private Practice CEO™, my signature coaching program built for private practice owners ready to own their CEO status and grow in leadership, revenue, and systems.

    Some key takeaways from this episode include:

    • My hot take on hiring an admin with healthcare experience vs. without

    • Why customer service skills can be a game-changer

    • How to get clear on the skillset, culture fit, and strengths your practice actually needs

    • What story the candidate’s resume is really telling and how to read between the lines to spot growth, gaps, and red flags

    • The importance of offering a growth path for your admin

    • Why being picky with hiring leads to a better patient experience

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 93 - Five Ways to Have More Freedom In Your Practice
    Jun 6 2025

    If there’s one word that encompasses what I want my clients to feel while running their private practice, it’s freedom. Freedom to make their own schedule and take time off, freedom to be creative in how they scale their businesses, and freedom to make as much money as their hearts desire. In this episode, I’m sharing five concrete ways to make that happen in your own life and practice. If you’ve been feeling chained to your practice, and overwhelmed by a total lack of boundaries between work and life, this episode is for you!

    Resources mentioned:

    • Watch Ep. 54 - Choosing Core Values for Your Business That Feel Aligned With Your Life Vision

    In this episode, I share:

    • The #1 reason you’re probably not feeling satisfied with your practice

    • Creating a clear 3-5 year vision for your practice

    • How to define what freedom looks like for you

    • Designing a model calendar so you have control over your schedule

    • The magic of my new A/B weekly schedule and systems

    • Focusing on what you control (starting with your mindset!)

    • Honoring the boundaries you’ve set for yourself personally and professionally

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    17 mins
  • Ep. 92 - Stop the Doomscrolling | How to Be Informed, Not Consumed, by News About the Economy
    May 30 2025

    Tariffs, recessions, depressions, market crashes, oh my! It seems like every day there’s a new headline that our economy is not doing well. Your instinct might be to stick your head in the sand or give up altogether, but that’s not what we’re going to do. In this episode, I’m calling you in to stop the doomscroll and start taking action to protect your practice. With the right strategy, you won’t just survive the economic uncertainty, but actually thrive and grow in this season. If you’ve been feeling stressed about the news lately and what it means for your practice, this episode is for you!

    ➡️Apply today for Private Practice CEO™, my signature coaching program built for private practice owners ready to own their CEO status and grow in leadership, revenue, and systems.

    Some key takeaways from this episode include:

    • Why it’s important to know your industry’s trends

    • What it means to “be an answer to the call”

    • Protecting your energy instead of giving in to the doom and gloom

    • Avoiding giving free or discounted services in this time

    • How to monitor the financial health of your practice

    • Why relationship building is more important now than ever

    • Switching up your marketing strategy for a new client base

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    20 mins
  • Ep. 91 - Tracking the Metrics That Drive Revenue for Your Practice with Tory Krone, Co-Founder of PracticeVital
    May 23 2025

    We all know how helpful data dashboards are, but manual reporting can be so time consuming that private practice owners just skip it altogether. Enter Tory Krone, AM, LCSW, a licensed clinical therapist, group practice owner, and co-founder of PracticeVital. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist and nearly a decade owning and operating Proactive Therapy in Chicago, Tory has seen just how hard it is for practice owners to access and understand the data they need to run a successful business.

    That’s why she started PracticeVital, the first-ever automated dashboard designed specifically to help group therapy practices better track and interpret their data. In this episode, she shares which metrics will drive revenue, why they matter, and how to look at data as empowering rather than emotional.

    To start making data-driven decisions for your private practice, use code “Savvy” for $30 off your first month with PracticeVital today!*

    ➡️Apply today for Private Practice CEO™, my signature coaching program built for private practice owners ready to own their CEO status and grow in leadership, revenue, and systems.

    Some key takeaways from this episode include:

    • Tory’s story of starting a data dashboard company after running her own private practice for a decade

    • Differentiating between marketing issues and clinical issues

    • Strategies to increase patient retention and other revenue-driving metrics

    • Treating your data as an empowering piece of information instead of an emotional source of fear

    • The metrics you aren’t tracking that will change the game for your practice

    • Developing a mentality of facing problems head-on instead of hiding from those problems

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

    * Thank you for supporting my podcast by using my affiliate link!

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    34 mins
  • Ep. 90 - Three Success Indicators That Tell If You’ll “Make It” as a Private Practice Owner
    May 16 2025

    We have all had the thought of “Is my business going to make it?,” and it’s a very real, scary, and valid feeling. In this episode, I’m sharing the three success indicators that all of my high-performing clients share. These private practice owners have scaled to the high six- and seven-figures while making time to travel, rest, build a leadership team, and so much more. If you want to know what you need to do to build a successful practice, this episode is for you!

    ➡️Apply today for Private Practice CEO™, my signature coaching program built for private practice owners ready to own their CEO status and grow in leadership, revenue, and systems.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Watch Ep. 87 - Zero to $1.2M | What It Really Takes to Scale Your Private Practice to Seven Figures

    • The Financial Powerhouse Podcast: Money, Mindset, & Metrics for Private Practice CEOs with Brandy Mabra

    Some key takeaways from this episode include:

    • The signs of scarcity mindset I see in private practice owners

    • Why going all in with your practice will take you incredibly far

    • Getting caught in the comparison trap - and how to get out of it

    • Focusing on revenue streams that move the needle vs. ones that don’t

    • What it looks like to get continuous support as a private practice owner

    • The value of taking strategic risks in your business

    • Learning to stop saying “I can’t afford this” and step into abundance

    It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

    Connect with Brandy:

    • Brandy Mabra on IG

    • Private Practice CEO IG

    • Website

    • Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

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    24 mins