The RDtoCEO Podcast

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What happens when revenue takes a major dip for the first time after a period of growth? Join me today as I share my personal journey navigating the financial highs and lows of managing a group practice, and once again, share the real numbers! You'll learn the critical importance of understanding profit and loss, even when the numbers don't look promising.
Episodes Mentioned:

• Let’s Talk Money! Part 1: Navigating The Financial Reality of Private Practice as an RD
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  In this episode, we explore the foundational aspects of finances in private practice, including budgeting, pricing strategies, and managing business expenses as a registered dietitian.
• Let’s Talk Money! Part 2: The One Where I Share Actual Financial Numbers
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  Continuing the conversation, I share detailed financial insights, including real numbers from my private practice, offering transparency around earnings, costs, and the financial decisions that have helped my business grow.

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Find more about RDtoCEO at https://www.rdtoceo.com
For episode updates and coaching packages, check out our website - www.rdtoceo.com
Affiliate Links Often Mentioned:
Gusto for Payroll - https://gusto.com/h/eva6486
Practice Better- https://practicebetter.partnerlinks.io/evahaldis9298
*Please note that while we strive to provide valuable insights, our podcast is not a replacement for personalized legal or financial counsel. We strongly advise consulting with qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your individual circumstances.*

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Navigating slow periods in private practice can be daunting, especially as summer winds down. Join me on this episode of the RDtoCEO Podcast as I discuss tried-and-true strategies to keep your practice thriving, even during the slower months. From how to use data to keep yourself grounded, to ramping up outreach efforts and optimizing client retention, we'll cover it all.
As we move through the episode, I'll guide you through valuable insights on understanding and anticipating seasonal trends, particularly in a post-COVID landscape. Data tracking isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the lifeline for making informed decisions during uncertain times. By analyzing patterns from my own practice, we'll discuss how to better prepare for and navigate the peaks and valleys throughout the year.
Lastly, we end with a listeners question all about the intimidating world of insurance credentialing and whether you should hire someone to credential for you versus doing it yourself!
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Episode Mentioned: The 411 on Credentialing with Insurance - Listen to the episode here.

Connect with other dietitians and discuss insurance credentialing in the Insurance for Dietitians Facebook Group.

Got a Question? If you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast, send it over to @rdtoceo or @evahaldis_rd on Instagram!

Want a question answered on the podcast? Send me a message, or a text message, and maybe it'll be featured in an episode!
You can send me a message on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/evahaldis_rd or https://www.instagram.com/rdtoceo
Find more about RDtoCEO at https://www.rdtoceo.com
For episode updates and coaching packages, check out our website - www.rdtoceo.com
Affiliate Links Often Mentioned:
Gusto for Payroll - https://gusto.com/h/eva6486
Practice Better- https://practicebetter.partnerlinks.io/evahaldis9298
*Please note that while we strive to provide valuable insights, our podcast is not a replacement for personalized legal or financial counsel. We strongly advise consulting with qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your individual circumstances.*

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Discover the inspirational journey of Courtney Vickery MS RD LD, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and anti-diet dietitian, as she shares how she transformed her career from RD to CEO of Declet Designs. In this episode, Courtney opens up about her journey as an RD from clinical practice to entrepreneurship. Together, we uncover practical advice on improving your online presence, the importance of branding, website functionality, and local SEO strategies.
Courtney shares her wisdom on effective branding and marketing strategies, emphasizing the power of a signature color for brand consistency and the importance of understanding your ideal client's habits and preferences. From the nitty-gritty of local SEO to the nuances of website accessibility and design, we’ve got you covered with actionable steps to elevate your practice!
Want a question answered on the podcast? Send me a voice message, or a text message, and maybe it'll be featured and discussed on the next episode! Interested?
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or send me a VM (voice message) or text - (857) VMRDCEO aka (857) 867-3236
Find more about RDtoCEO at https://www.rdtoceo.com
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Where To Find Courtney!
Instagram - @decletdesigns
https://decletdesigns.com/
WordPress SEO Plug Ins Mentioned
https://rankmath.com/
https://yoast.com/
Page Speed Checker
https://gtmetrix.com/
Mobile View Checker
https://responsivedesignchecker.com/
https://sizzy.co/
https://responsively.app/
Color Contrast Checker
https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
Appsumo
https://appsumo.com/

Want a question answered on the podcast? Send me a message, or a text message, and maybe it'll be featured in an episode!
You can send me a message on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/evahaldis_rd or https://www.instagram.com/rdtoceo
Find more about RDtoCEO at https://www.rdtoceo.com
For episode updates and coaching packages, check out our website - www.rdtoceo.com
Affiliate Links Often Mentioned:
Gusto for Payroll - https://gusto.com/h/eva6486
Practice Better- https://practicebetter.partnerlinks.io/evahaldis9298
*Please note that while we strive to provide valuable insights, our podcast is not a replacement for personalized legal or financial counsel. We strongly advise consulting with qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your individual circumstances.*

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Amy Plano, who you may already know as The Reimbursement Dietitian, as she takes us through her incredible journey from clinical dietetics to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Amy shares her early experiences of juggling part-time work at Yale with patient counseling during her internship, and how she navigated diverse roles in clinical settings, academia, and various side hustles. She provides an in-depth look into her transition to entrepreneurship, underscoring the significance of setting expectations and building resilience. Amy's story is a testament to the diverse paths one can take within the dietetics profession and how important it is to take chances, make mistakes and building resiliency!
Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian, RD, MS, CDE, CDN, is a successful private practice dietitian passionate about helping dietitians create a profitable nutrition private practice using an insured-based model. Together with her husband, Marc Plano, she runs the profitable, The Plano Program, a health and wellness-based center in Orange, CT. Through both her coaching programs, online resources and seminars, she teaches dietitians exactly how to use health insurance to make money in their nutrition practices.
For more on where to find Amy:
www.reimbursementdietitian.com
www.thepcosdietitian.com
www.amyplano.com
Instagram: @reimbursement_dietitian & @hiringdietitian
Facebook: Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian

Want a question answered on the podcast? Send me a message, or a text message, and maybe it'll be featured in an episode!
You can send me a message on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/evahaldis_rd or https://www.instagram.com/rdtoceo
Find more about RDtoCEO at https://www.rdtoceo.com
For episode updates and coaching packages, check out our website - www.rdtoceo.com
Affiliate Links Often Mentioned:
Gusto for Payroll - https://gusto.com/h/eva6486
Practice Better- https://practicebetter.partnerlinks.io/evahaldis9298
*Please note that while we strive to provide valuable insights, our podcast is not a replacement for personalized legal or financial counsel. We strongly advise consulting with qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your individual circumstances.*

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How do you handle the sting of rejection in your professional life? As someone who has faced the unpredictable cash flow of an insurance-based practice, along with the emotional rollercoaster of client cancellations and ghosting, I know firsthand how tough it can be to keep your head up.
Rejection in private practice isn't just about canceled appointments. It can seep into every corner of our professional confidence and lead to burnout if not managed well. This episode explores how feelings of rejection can be triggered by clients, networking challenges, and even our own perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. We discuss strategies like maintaining a positive feedback folder and tracking data to keep a balanced perspective on referral patterns and business trends. Understanding how to distinguish between genuine feedback and catastrophic thinking can make all the difference in navigating these emotional complexities.
For those of us with ADHD, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) adds another layer of intensity to these feelings. I delve into my personal journey with ADHD, especially after becoming a parent, and how RSD has shaped my reactions to perceived rejection. Traditional therapies like CBT and DBT often fall short in addressing the unique challenges posed by RSD, making self-awareness and appropriate medical treatment crucial. By sharing vivid memories of rejection and the strategies I've employed for resilience, this episode offers a compassionate look at how to manage these intense emotions, particularly for entrepreneurs with ADHD. Join me as we unpack these topics and work towards building emotional resilience in our professional lives.

Want a question answered on the podcast? Send me a message, or a text message, and maybe it'll be featured in an episode!
You can send me a message on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/evahaldis_rd or https://www.instagram.com/rdtoceo
Find more about RDtoCEO at https://www.rdtoceo.com
For episode updates and coaching packages, check out our website - www.rdtoceo.com
Affiliate Links Often Mentioned:
Gusto for Payroll - https://gusto.com/h/eva6486
Practice Better- https://practicebetter.partnerlinks.io/evahaldis9298
*Please note that while we strive to provide valuable insights, our podcast is not a replacement for personalized legal or financial counsel. We strongly advise consulting with qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your individual circumstances.*