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Selling the Couch
With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.* You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income."…
Episodes
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How to (Correctly) Pitch Podcasts with Dustin Riechmann
Today’s session is a conversation about how to navigate guest appearances on podcasts. Whether you have future aspirations to launch a podcast or desire to…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Why Every Course Creator Should Start A Podcast
If you have ever considered creating an online course, or if you are already a course creator, you have probably thought a lot about marketing that course. The…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Leaving Therapy for Coaching with Dr. Corey Wilks
Today’s session is about leaving psychotherapy for coaching. This transition is one that many therapist colleagues have made, and the reality is that many more…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Avoid Information Overload In Your Online Course
Today’s session is a coaching call, and our main focus is on a struggle that many course creators face. When you are an expert in your course content, how do…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Behind The Scenes Of A Rebrand
Today’s session is all about rebranding. We are taking a behind-the-scenes look at how different circumstances might affect the business you’ve established and…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: When An Idea For An Online Course Comes From Therapy Sessions
Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visibility, establish…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Today’s session is in response to a frequent question about optimizing your LinkedIn profile. I don’t pretend to be a LinkedIn expert, but I have learned some…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: The Beginners Guide To Launching A Course Affiliate Program
Creating an affiliate program for your online course can make a huge difference in your sales, but there are important things to consider. Being ready to start…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: 7 Daily Habits That Changed My Relationship With My Podcast (And Made It Sustainable)
If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping it up long-term, this episode is for you! Whether you're still…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Here’s How To Tell
How do you know if your idea for an online course is a good one? Today’s session kicks off a three-part series about online courses and how to build a…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: When An Idea For An Online Course Comes From Therapy Sessions
Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visibility, establish…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: What I Learned from Creating a Course for CEUs with Matthew Bierds
Many of us have thought about creating continuing education courses and wondered how the process works and what factors are involved. Who better to learn from…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: If I Were Launching An Online Course Soon, I'd Do This...
Here we are, all set for the final episode of 2024. We will fill the next few weeks with replays of popular episodes and be back in 2025 with exciting new…
- Selling the Couch
396: Designing a Life-First Business In An Uncertain World
Today’s topic is at the heart of the Quiet Builder philosophy. The question is, “How do we design a business that supports our lives, not swallows it?” This…
- Selling the Couch
395: Building a Private Practice Around The “Nice Guy Syndrome” Niche
Today’s session focuses on therapy work with men who struggle with “nice guy syndrome.” If you aren’t familiar with the term or wonder how that niche works in…
- Selling the Couch
394: How To Set Boundaries With Clients By Managing Up
Today’s session covers strategies for setting boundaries, managing client expectations, and raising rates. All of these tasks can be uncomfortable for…
- Selling the Couch
393: Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Here’s How To Tell
How do you know if your idea for an online course is a good one? Today’s session kicks off a three-part series about online courses and how to build a…
- Selling the Couch
392: Insurance Denials and Rejections: Why Do They Happen, and How Do You Fix Them?
Are you a clinician in private practice who has considered taking insurance–but you just aren’t sure? Maybe you already take insurance, but are overwhelmed…
- Selling the Couch
391: Why Quiet Builders Are The Future
Today’s session revolves around the phrase “quiet builder.” We are discussing the concept behind this phrase, as well as why this mindset is so vitally…
- Selling the Couch
390: How Will AI Impact Website SEO
Welcome to this session about AI and SEO, very relevant topics to consider in today’s world of constantly evolving technology. SEO is what most clinicians have…
- Selling the Couch
389: Why Podcasting Is Still One Of The Best Ways For Therapists To Build A Trusted Voice
Welcome! Today’s session kicks off a two-part series on podcasting for therapists. Today’s focus is on how podcasting can help you build something bigger than…
- Selling the Couch
388: Why Some Offers Sell and Others Flop
Welcome to a new season of STC after a break of several weeks. I’m excited to be back with new sessions! Today’s topic to explore is the all-important question…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: 7 Daily Habits That Changed My Relationship With My Podcast (And Made It Sustainable)
If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping it up long-term, this episode is for you! Whether you're still…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: 5 Signs You're Ready To Launch Your Online Course
If you’ve ever thought about creating an online course or made preparations to launch a course, today’s show should bring you clarity and inspiration. We are…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Uncomfortable Truths About Private Practice Finances
Private practice is often seen as the golden goose that brings everything clinicians hope for. However, there are many nuances to consider, as well as factors…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups
Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available…
- Selling the Couch
387: How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
This will be the last episode for a month or so as I take a break to get ahead on some projects and take extra time to recharge. Today’s session is in response…
- Selling the Couch
386: Why I Don’t Want To Be Social Media Famous
I’ve thought a lot about this topic and want to share more about it today. You might wonder why I don’t want to become social media famous since being active…
- Selling the Couch
385: 7 Daily Habits That Changed My Relationship With My Podcast (And Made It Sustainable)
If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping it up long-term, this episode is for you! Whether you're still…
- Selling the Couch
384: Should I Hire An Intake Coordinator For My Private Practice?
Today’s session highlights important questions to ask for solo or group practices about hiring an intake coordinator. Is this a smart move for your practice?…
- Selling the Couch
383: 5 Signs You're Ready To Launch Your Online Course
If you’ve ever thought about creating an online course or made preparations to launch a course, today’s show should bring you clarity and inspiration. We are…
- Selling the Couch
382: Uncomfortable Truths About Private Practice Finances
Private practice is often seen as the golden goose that brings everything clinicians hope for. However, there are many nuances to consider, as well as factors…
- Selling the Couch
381: 5 Lessons from 2 Years on LinkedIn
If you’ve been thinking about posting more on LinkedIn or if you’re curious about how to best use this social media platform, today’s show is for you. It took…
- Selling the Couch
380: Why Are Therapists Burning Out Of Private Practice?
Today’s topic will resonate with many of us in private practice as we focus on burnout. Therapists are faced with many questions around how they want to…
- Selling the Couch
379: Why I'm Pausing My Private Practice
This is the first episode of 2025, which marks the ten-year milestone for the STC podcast! It’s incredible that, despite my fears and uncertainties, this…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: If I Were Launching An Online Course Soon, I'd Do This...
Here we are, all set for the final episode of 2024. We will fill the next few weeks with replays of popular episodes and be back in 2025 with exciting new…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Low Risk Ways To Host Your First Retreat with Megan Gunnell
Hosting a retreat sounds like a great idea, right? When you stop and think about all the logistical and financial details, that’s when many fears and questions…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: When An Idea For An Online Course Comes From Therapy Sessions
Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visibility, establish…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Behind The Scenes Of A Rebrand
Today’s session is all about rebranding. We are taking a behind-the-scenes look at how different circumstances might affect the business you’ve established and…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: What I Learned from Creating a Course for CEUs with Matthew Bierds
Many of us have thought about creating continuing education courses and wondered how the process works and what factors are involved. Who better to learn from…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Work Through Perfectionism When Launching Your Online Course (Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT)
If you’ve had a standoff with perfectionism in starting something new, you’ll want to join us for this coaching call in today’s session. Like most clinicians…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Give Better Virtual Presentations with Lorraine Lee
In today’s busy online world, virtual presentations are everything in how you are received AND perceived. If you put forth the effort to create an online…
- Selling the Couch
378: If I Were Launching An Online Course Soon, I'd Do This...
Here we are, all set for the final episode of 2024. We will fill the next few weeks with replays of popular episodes and be back in 2025 with exciting new…
- Selling the Couch
377: Corporate Transparency Act: What Therapists Need to Know
If you are a therapist in private practice in the US, this episode will be helpful for you. We are breaking down the new legal requirements under the Corporate…
- Selling the Couch
376: 7 Non-Obvious Things I Learned from My First Conference Talk
If you have aspirations to be a keynote speaker of any kind, this episode is for you! I recently had the opportunity to speak at my first conference, the…
- Selling the Couch
375: Burnout in High-Achieving Mental Health Professionals
The perfect recipe for burnout is to work in a caring profession, be a slave to perfectionism, and neglect your needs. As clinicians, we realize that we work…
- Selling the Couch
374: If I Started Podcasting with a Busy Private Practice, I’d Do This . . .
Have you thought about starting a podcast? If you run a busy private practice, you might wonder how you could take on such an endeavor in addition to all the…
- Selling the Couch
373: Tips On Starting A Private Pay Group Practice - Dr. Adam Assoian
Today’s topic is one we’ve danced around but never tackled head-on. We’re covering the transition from being a solo practitioner to a private pay group…
- Selling the Couch
372: Decluttering As An Adjunct To Therapy - Sarah Mueller From The Decluttering Club
The act of decluttering sounds like a simple thing, but it can be loaded with emotions, triggers, and feelings of overwhelm. Today’s guest takes us through…
- Selling the Couch
371: Leaving Therapy for Coaching with Dr. Corey Wilks
Today’s session is about leaving psychotherapy for coaching. This transition is one that many therapist colleagues have made, and the reality is that many more…
- Selling the Couch
370: Why I Shut Down a 10K-Member Facebook Group
I want to take this opportunity to talk about a big decision we made recently to shut down and archive our 10,000-member STC Facebook group. In this session, I…
- Selling the Couch
369: Behind The Scenes Of A Rebrand
Today’s session is all about rebranding. We are taking a behind-the-scenes look at how different circumstances might affect the business you’ve established and…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Strategies for Securing Contracts (with schools and the government)
Today’s session covers the unusual topic of securing contracts from different agencies for mental health services. This aspect of therapy work is not what we…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: 7 Lessons I Learned From Two 7-Figure Entrepreneurs
As I’ve learned and grown as an entrepreneur, I have tried to study and learn from those who are further along on the journey. I’ve come to understand that I…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups
Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: What I Learned After My First Two Talks
To keep you informed, this will be the last session before I take a summer break. Along with taking time for much-anticipated rest, I’ll be busy with my family…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Finding You're Enough As An Entrepreneur
More is not always better. We often find that what we are chasing in our pursuit of success is not what we thought it was. Entrepreneurship for private…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Starter Podcasting Setups
One of the most common questions I’m asked is about the gear needed to begin podcasting. I will honestly admit that it’s a difficult decision when you’re just…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How to Start Writing a Book: Things They Don’t Tell You
If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, you’ve realized that the process is intimidating. Just knowing where to begin and how to proceed pose big…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Make Money From Your Podcast Without Just Relying On Sponsors with Melvin Varghese PhD
Podcast sponsorship is often seen as the “golden goose” of podcasting. We started working with sponsors on STC a few years ago, and they have generated over…