Secret #2 Stop Repeating the Same Work Every Week

A fully booked calendar doesn't always mean a thriving practice. So, what's really holding your practice back?In this episode of Health Practice Buzz, we're joined by Alice Blackburn, founder of Disco Rodeo Consulting, to explore what it really takes to build a successful private practice.From finding your ideal clients and improving profitability to creating better systems and avoiding common growth mistakes, Alice shares practical insights to help you work smarter, not harder.Because sometimes, done is better than perfect!Connect with Alice:🌐 Website: https://www.discorodeoconsulting.com.au/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disco.rodeo.consulting

Growing a practice is exciting, but how do you manage it all without getting overwhelmed?In this episode of Health Practice Buzz, Jessica Gibson chats with Cassandra Gavel, a social worker and practice owner in Australia, about growing her business across two locations while balancing family life and client care.In this episode, you'll hear:Cassandra's journey from social worker to practice owner.The challenges of managing a growing practice across two locations.How she's saving an estimated 20 hours a week on admin.Her advice on choosing the right systems to make practice management easier.From managing clinicians to simplifying daily tasks, Cassandra shares practical lessons on building a successful practice without having to do everything yourself.

Why are some health practitioners seeing real results from AI while others are hesitant to use it?In this episode of Health Practice Buzz, Zanda co-founder and psychologist Damien Adler joins Chloe Pierce to unpack findings from a global survey of 682 allied health practitioners.They explore what's driving AI adoption, why some practitioners are holding back, and how AI can help reduce administrative workloads without compromising patient care.Discover practical ways to start using AI, build confidence, and make it work for your practice.Read the full report: State of AI Adoption in Allied Health 2026

A fully booked calendar might look like success, but is your practice actually profitable?In this episode of Health Practice Buzz, Jessica Gibson sits down with psychologist and author Damien Adler to explore Secret 3 from The 9 Secrets of Successful Health Practices: Your Assumptions About Money Are Wrong.They discuss why clinicians struggle with pricing, how assumptions about patient affordability can hold practices back, and why being busy doesn't always mean financial success.In this episode, you'll hear:Why charging for care feels uncomfortable.Common pricing mistakes that undervalue your work.Why a full calendar doesn't guarantee profitability.When to review fees and explore new revenue streams.Damien's biggest lessons from running his own practice.Discover how to rethink pricing and build a financially sustainable practice.

Damien shares, from his experience from owning a private practice, how to identify repeatable tasks and turn them into templates, automations, or delegated workflows. The conversation also addresses why systems can make care feel more personal by creating more time and attention for people.

Damien explores why a successful looking practice may still fail to support the owner’s life. The conversation covers the rocking-chair test, defining success personally, avoiding owner dependence and knowing when outside advice is needed.

A conversation on growing a private practice from solo work into groups, supervision, on-demand programs and training.Damien Adler speaks with Cassandra Gavel about expanding beyond 1:1 therapy. Cassandra shares how networking, referrals, and experimentation helped shape her niche and grow the practice. They cover launching groups, creating flexible programs, using feedback, and hiring clinicians who align with the practice’s values.Sustainable growth starts with knowing your strengths, staying grounded in your values and making progress without waiting for perfect.

Damien and Paul Adler co-founders of Zanda break down the everyday security risks facing health practices, including phishing, social engineering, weak passwords, and inconsistent team habits. They share practical steps for protecting sensitive information and building a stronger culture of security.

This episode covers a webinar with Jessica and Damien, who share practical ways to use AI for content, client communication, and administrative workflows while keeping the practice’s real voice intact. They also cover prompting, repurposing ideas, privacy, and how to avoid generic AI-generated content.

This episode covers a webinar on how practitioners can turn their expertise into a healthcare course, validate demand, structure the offer, and market it responsibly. It also explores how a course can create value without distracting from core clinical work.