Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah

You want your private practice to be sustainable but where do you begin?

We want to let you in on a little secret, nurturing your business is actually not just about your business. It’s also about nurturing yourself.

You have to pour into yourself because behind the business is a person. As a lactation consultant, you've been called to do something amazing in the world, and being able to come at that from a place of wholeness and strength, only happens when you take care of yourself first.

“We are not just businesses we’re people.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• The importance of nurturing not only your business but also yourself (3:38)
• How to start building that sustainable foundation in your business (8:47)
• The reason you need to take care of your future self now (12:00)
• The power of making connections (14:14)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters.

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member!

Links and Resources

• Check out the Clinical Complexities in Private Practice individual topics: https://paperlesslactation.com/course
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Join our next Deeper Dive called Nurture Your Private Practice, Build Sustainability on February 11, 2022. Sign up at: uslca.org/nurture-your-pp
• Check out Leah’s CERP Training on Corporate Lactation
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes.

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

• Emily Maize
• Gina Pepe
• Gina Pepe
• Sara Huddleston
• Sara Huddleston
• Allison Walsh
• Allison Walsh
• Rebecca Leese
• Rebecca Leese
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Chanelle Andrews
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Mary Muse
• JOC Team
• JOC Team
• Heather Bell
• Heather Bell
• Nicole Letizia
• Nicole Letizia
• Cathleen Walker
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Theresa Hardy
• Heather Martin
• Heather Martin
• Susan Johnson
• Susan Johnson
• Maggie Rezende
• Maggie Rezende
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Heather Mastro
• Heather Mastro
• Melanie Tarr
• Melanie Tarr
• Molly McMillion
• Molly McMillion
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Margot Hodes
• Margot Hodes
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Audrey Thompson
• Audrey Thompson
• Beth Brownstein
• Beth Brownstein
• Zee Ifan
• Zee Ifan
• Maria o Sullivan

We can not believe that it has been 10 years since we became IBCLCs!

No matter how long you’ve been in business, it’s important to always reflect on what you’ve learned and how you will keep growing.

In this episode, we are doing just that!

We are talking about how our businesses have grown, what we would have done differently, and the danger of thinking you have learned it all.

“I wish I'd recognized that the only person I needed to prove something to was myself”

In this episode, we will cover:

• Studying while also running a business (2:05)
• The importance of reevaluating your goals (6:36)
• How sometimes your plans don’t happen how you think they will (12:12)
• Why you should always be learning (19:14)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters.

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member!

Links and Resources

• Check out the Clinical Complexities in Private Practice individual topics: https://paperlesslactation.com/course
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes.

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

• Emily Maize
• Gina Pepe
• Gina Pepe
• Sara Huddleston
• Sara Huddleston
• Allison Walsh
• Allison Walsh
• Rebecca Leese
• Rebecca Leese
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Chanelle Andrews
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Mary Muse
• JOC Team
• JOC Team
• Heather Bell
• Heather Bell
• Nicole Letizia
• Nicole Letizia
• Cathleen Walker
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Theresa Hardy
• Heather Martin
• Heather Martin
• Susan Johnson
• Susan Johnson
• Maggie Rezende
• Maggie Rezende
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Heather Mastro
• Heather Mastro
• Melanie Tarr
• Melanie Tarr
• Molly McMillion
• Molly McMillion
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Margot Hodes
• Margot Hodes
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Audrey Thompson
• Audrey Thompson
• Beth Brownstein
• Beth Brownstein
• Zee Ifan
• Zee Ifan
• Maria o Sullivan

“Organized” can mean a range of things. You could have everything in your office down to your pens organized by type, color, and function.
You could have a perfectly organized filing system and a chaotic decorating scheme. Or you could have a gorgeously minimalist office aesthetic... and messy desk drawers.

What’s important is that the systems and setups you put in place work for you. When organizing your office, you should have one major goal in mind: making it easier for you to do your very best work in that space.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to organizing your home office. Depending on your space and budget, setting up your perfect home office may involve purchasing new organizational furniture or just thinking outside the box to optimize your current setup.

In this episode, we explain how we’ve set up our own home offices – everything from the furniture we use to the way we handle incoming documents.

“Outer order brings inner calm... I can totally sense that when I look around my workspace.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• Why outer order can create inner calm – which is especially important when you’re running a business! (02:16)
• The difference between having a home office vs an office space (05:26)
• How to set up systems to help you with processes such as dealing with paper documents or scheduling (06:07)
• How to organize your calendar and scheduling (09:49)
• How to navigate setting up a workspace in a smaller home – and the importance of keeping your gear organized (11:33)

Links and Resources

• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate
• Apps mentioned in this episode: Click Up

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. You can email us questions and comments at [email protected].

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music

• Emily Maize
• Gina Pepe
• Gina Pepe
• Sara Huddleston
• Sara Huddleston
• Allison Walsh
• Allison Walsh
• Rebecca Leese
• Rebecca Leese
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Chanelle Andrews
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Mary Muse
• JOC Team
• JOC Team
• Heather Bell
• Heather Bell
• Nicole Letizia
• Nicole Letizia
• Cathleen Walker
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Theresa Hardy
• Heather Martin
• Heather Martin
• Susan Johnson
• Susan Johnson
• Maggie Rezende
• Maggie Rezende
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Heather Mastro
• Heather Mastro
• Melanie Tarr
• Melanie Tarr
• Molly McMillion
• Molly McMillion
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Margot Hodes
• Margot Hodes
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Audrey Thompson
• Audrey Thompson
• Beth Brownstein
• Beth Brownstein
• Zee Ifan
• Zee Ifan
• Maria o Sullivan

A skilled bookkeeper not only inputs your transactions, but can help you cut costs, improve cash flow, and unlock opportunities for growth.

A bookkeeper with experience in your industry will know the regulations and standards that need to be followed and will actually be able to save you money at tax time. Your tax accountant will charge you a lot of money to fix inaccurate books – often more than it would cost to hire a part-time bookkeeper!

Bookkeeper Joselyn Martinez is a self-proclaimed numbers nerd. Four years ago, she started her own company, Balance Financial Solutions, which is dedicated to supporting small businesses and helping them build financial success. She has expertise in private and public accounting and managed an acquisition that converted a private company to a public company. She earned her Masters of Accounting with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude and is an Adjunct Instructor for her alma mater. Her passion led her to open her own business so that she can help small businesses achieve their dreams.

As Joselyn points out, an ongoing relationship with a talented bookkeeper is invaluable. Once you’ve worked with your bookkeeper for a while, they’ll understand your business and be able to pinpoint money leaks and unnecessary expenses!

“I wanted to help small business owners. I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to help them understand their books.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• What sets bookkeepers apart from accountants and DIY financials – and why they’re a great investment (02:35)
• Joselyn’s best financial tips for lactation coaching practices – including how to handle multiple streams of income (07:19)
• What skills does a bookkeeper bring to your business (11:02)
• Is hiring a bookkeeper worth it? (13:25)
• How bookkeepers can help you save money at tax time and year-round (15:35)

Links and Resources

• Connect with Joselyn Martinez: https://www.balancefinancial.solutions https://www.facebook.com/balancefinancialconsulting
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. You can email us questions and comments at [email protected].

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music

• Emily Maize
• Gina Pepe
• Gina Pepe
• Sara Huddleston
• Sara Huddleston
• Allison Walsh
• Allison Walsh
• Rebecca Leese
• Rebecca Leese
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Celia Clark-Randall
• Chanelle Andrews
• Denise McDonald
• Denise McDonald
• Mary Muse
• JOC Team
• JOC Team
• Heather Bell
• Heather Bell
• Nicole Letizia
• Nicole Letizia
• Cathleen Walker
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC
• Theresa Hardy
• Heather Martin
• Heather Martin
• Susan Johnson
• Susan Johnson
• Maggie Rezende
• Maggie Rezende
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Elizabeth Stapleton
• Heather Mastro
• Heather Mastro
• Melanie Tarr
• Melanie Tarr
• Molly McMillion
• Molly McMillion
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Morenike Tyehimba
• Margot Hodes
• Margot Hodes
• Denise...