94. Are You Showing Up Ready? OT Strategies for Success

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, emphasises the importance of how we show up in our lives and businesses. Beki shares personal anecdotes illustrating the impact of maintaining self-care rituals even when life feels good. She advises decluttering one's life, both physically and digitally, to create space for growth and success. Beki underscores the significance of discipline, commitment, and small daily habits in achieving a life of freedom and joy. She also discusses the various programmes she offers to help OTs build their own online freedom-based businesses and highlights the critical role of showing up ready and committed to making dreams a reality. Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 00:49 The Importance of Showing Up 01:47 Personal Anecdote: Self-Care and Relationships 05:02 Helping OTs Create Their Own Freedom 06:47 Decluttering for Success 10:49 The Power of Daily Habits and Choices 12:15 Client Stories and Overcoming Challenges 13:59 Mindset and Meditation 15:14 The Importance of Taking Control 25:34 Final Thoughts and Programme Options   About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.  

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, shares invaluable lessons she wishes she had known before starting her own online business. Beki discusses the advantages of high-ticket sales, how self-belief impacts business success, and the importance of simplicity in achieving freedom-based entrepreneurship. She also provides practical advice and insights on how OTs can harness their skills to build lucrative and fulfilling businesses.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic 00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 01:01 What I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Business 01:54 The Ease of Selling High-Ticket Items 04:34 Helping OTs Create Their Own Freedom 07:42 The Importance of Self-Belief in Sales 14:10 Simplicity as a Superpower 20:54 Recap and Membership Options About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, discusses how OTs can transform their practices to reclaim time and experience true freedom. Drawing from her extensive experience, Beki addresses the challenges OT entrepreneurs face, such as burnout, managing teams, and maintaining quality service. She explores the importance of automating tasks, delegating effectively, and leveraging existing resources to create a balanced and sustainable business. Beki also highlights the value of having a clear mission, a sound marketing strategy, and the right mindset to develop a successful freedom-based online business. Listeners are encouraged to consider her one-to-one coaching for personalised strategies or the OT Yourself to Freedom Membership for a structured approach to enhancing their practice. Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic00:00 – Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission00:44 – Welcome to the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast00:50 – Challenges Faced by OT Entrepreneurs01:40 – Redefining Success and Productivity05:13 – Creating a Freedom-Based Business10:45 – The Power of Automation and Delegation17:09 – Personal Experiences and Strategies24:20 – Tailored Support for OT Entrepreneurs25:34 – Membership Options for OTs About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, shares her powerful personal story of hitting rock bottom through extreme burnout and how she rebuilt her life by reconnecting with meaningful occupation. Beki discusses the importance of aligning daily activities with personal values and purpose to achieve genuine fulfilment and avoid burnout. She also provides practical advice for OTs on how to assess and realign their daily occupations, and offers insights into creating a freedom-based online business that is both meaningful and successful. Listeners are encouraged to evaluate their own occupational balance and make the necessary changes to live a more inspired and purposeful life.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic00:00 – Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission00:50 – A Love Letter to Occupational Therapists01:47 – Beki’s Personal Journey Through Burnout03:50 – The Camper Van Adventure and Pandemic Struggles05:44 – Helping OTs Create Their Own Freedom08:25 – Rediscovering Meaningful Occupation13:32 – Aligning Occupations with Values20:35 – Practical Steps to OT Your Own Life28:16 – Building a Freedom-Based Business About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins — a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists — discusses the challenges faced by OTs across the world due to systemic changes in healthcare. Beki shares her journey from leaving the traditional OT profession to helping hundreds of therapists create their own online, freedom-based businesses. The episode explores the current issues affecting healthcare professionals, particularly in the US, UK, and Australia, and the expectations placed on OTs to compromise their values and working conditions. It addresses the shifting landscape, the cultural stigma attached to healthcare professionals, and the need for a paradigm shift towards entrepreneurship within the OT community. Beki also highlights how OTs can create a business that energises them, while honouring their worth both financially and ethically. Listeners are encouraged to explore new pathways and build a life that inspires them — whether within the existing system or by forging a new direction.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic 00:00 – Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 01:11 – The State of the Occupational Therapy Profession 02:50 – Challenges Faced by Occupational Therapists 07:36 – Personal Experiences and Systemic Issues 18:05 – Creating Change and New Opportunities 23:09 – Empowering OTs to Build Freedom-Based Businesses 27:22 – Membership Options for OTs     About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, delves into the vital concept of ‘doing less and receiving more’. She challenges the ingrained hustle culture mindset and shares her personal experiences and practical strategies to embrace rest and achieve balance in both personal and professional life. Beki highlights the significance of rest in boosting creativity, productivity and the overall health of a business. She also offers insights into automated systems, managing business cycles, and striking a balance between work and relaxation. Tune in to discover how adopting this mindset shift can pave the way for a sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic00:00 – Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 00:48 – The Power of Doing Less and Receiving More 01:46 – Personal Journey and Insights on Rest 05:38 – Embracing Business Cycles and Overcoming Hustle Culture 07:54 – Practical Tips for Business Efficiency 18:38 – The Importance of Receiving Energy 21:52 – Automating and Organising for Success 27:22 – Final Thoughts and Membership Options About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the OT Yourself Freedom podcast, business mindset and lifestyle coach Beki Eakins dives into the vital trifecta for a thriving occupational therapy business: clients, cash, and confidence. Beki discusses the importance of being visible, niching down, and communicating effectively with your target audience. She also emphasises the necessity of a strong money mindset and offers tips for fostering confidence through consistent action and community support. Beki shares her experiences and the successes of her clients, offering practical strategies and insights to help OTs create a sustainable and fulfilling online business. Special resources, including a free mindset meditation, are also provided to listeners to aid them in their journey.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 00:48 The OT Business Trifecta: Clients, Cash, and Confidence 02:06 The Importance of Visibility and Clear Messaging 04:07 Niche Down and Speak Your Client’s Language 07:51 Mindset Meditation and Being Visible 09:37 Money Mindset and Knowing Your Worth 12:06 Building Confidence and Celebrating Wins 14:16 Conclusion and Membership Options About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this warm and insightful episode, Beki is joined by fellow occupational therapist and business coach, Dr Reina Olivera, for a conversation that proves there is more than enough room for all of us in the online space. Despite technically being competitors, Beki and Reina share how their friendship, mutual respect, and shared mission have made them stronger—and why OTs must leave behind the scarcity mindset. They talk candidly about what makes their approaches different, why collaboration builds a stronger profession, and how OTs can step into business with confidence, authenticity and freedom.   💬 In This Episode: - How Reina transitioned from telehealth to coaching OTs in online business- The beauty of cheering on your competitors and why it works- Why the OT profession needs more visibility, innovation and leadership- The realities of motherhood, ambition and building a business with freedom- Why there’s no one right way to run an OT business- How Reina created a six-figure business working only 10 hours per week- Overcoming money mindset blocks and pricing your services without guilt- Why collaboration, not competition, is the future of the OT space Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here   Meet the Guest: Dr. Reina Olivera, DrOT, OTR/L  Dr. Reina M. Olivera is an occupational therapist turned business and marketing coach who helps OT practitioners build profitable online businesses without burning out. After working in traditional settings, Reina saw the limitations of the 9–5 model and created a path that gives OTs more flexibility. She now coaches others to do the same. Reina specializes in guiding practitioners through identifying their ideal client, developing a results-oriented coaching offer, and learning how to market it in a way that feels authentic and doable, even for those who hate sales. Her mission is to show OTs what's really possible outside of the clinic and how to take the first practical steps to get there. Whether you're still in your full-time job or already running a private practice, Reina’s work helps you use your OT expertise in a whole new way. https://www.takingotsonline.com/ Empowering health practitioners to transition their work online, make more impact with less hours, and gain the freedom & flexibility they deserve. (954) 501-0707 Instagram: @reinaolivera_ot Key Quote: “There are 7 billion people in the world. The pie is huge—take your slice and don’t feel bad about it.” – Dr. Reina Olivera Episode breakdown: [0:00] From Competitors to Collaborators [2:56] Reina’s Journey to OT Business Coaching [10:06] Ambition, Money Mindset & Real-Life Lessons [20:59] Sales, Authentic Marketing & Attracting the Right Clients [29:39] The Future of OT & Why Abundance Wins   About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the 'OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast', Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, discusses common misconceptions about passive income. Beki emphasises the importance of focusing on sales and high-ticket offers rather than falling into the trap of building courses and automations before validating a market need. She shares strategies on how to create a successful online business by leveraging your skills, staying close to the money, and avoiding burnout. For OTs looking to start or upscale their online businesses, this episode provides insights into how to move quickly, stay motivated, and achieve freedom through smart business practices.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic 00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 00:49 Debunking Passive Income Myths 01:26 The Slow Lane vs. The Fast Lane in Business 02:07 The Essence of a Business: Sales and Momentum 05:21 How Beki Helps OTs Achieve Freedom 06:01 The Importance of Selling Before Building 09:00 High-Ticket Sales: The Path of Least Resistance 19:20 Avoiding the Tech Trap 26:40 Final Thoughts and Membership Options About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the OT Self to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, shares her personal journey from burnout in a traditional OT role to creating a thriving, flexible, and profitable online business. Beki offers valuable insights on lifestyle goals, mindset shifts, and business strategies essential for building a freedom-based online business. She discusses the importance of prioritising alignment over hustle, making the most of technology and automation, and tackling subconscious beliefs that keep OTs trapped in a cycle of busyness. The episode seeks to inspire OTs to consider new business models that offer more time freedom and a greater positive impact. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why perfectionism is not the path to success in business How OTs often confuse high standards with fear of failure What happens when we tie our worth to our output Why many OTs struggle to celebrate success—and why this matters How to spot the saboteur shadow that sneaks in when success is near The importance of gratitude and shadow work in rewiring your business mindset Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic   00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:54 - The Reality of Burnout and Busyness 01:57 - A Personal Journey to Freedom 05:35 - Creating a Business for Freedom 09:37 - The Importance of Alignment and Strategy 24:11 - Making the Most of Technology and Team 29:23 - Invitation to Join the OT Freedom Collective About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.