ACU-014 How To Start An Acupuncture Practice
AcuSprout: Acupuncture Podcast
12/17/20
•20m
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FIVE PAIN IN THE ASS THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO FIRST
This podcast is ONLY for the new practitioner, student, or seasoned acupuncturist who may be transitioning to business owner or independent contractor position. In this episode I teach you exactly what steps you need to take as you are finishing up your boards. Most of us can’t wait to get out and start practicing when we graduate, but have no idea that there are a gazillion boxes to tic off before we can even find a snazzy place to call, “Office”. I am going to attempt to put them all in order for you so that you don’t have to muck around in the, “in between space” for very long.
I am going to give you a little heads up. SLOW DOWN! This transition is going to take way more patience than you anticipate. There might be delivery jobs, bartending, Alaskan fishing, massage therapy, or any other job in the “in between space”. Accept it. It kinda sucks and might not be what you had planned on happening. Hang in there! Stay in action and keep jumping through the hoops.
You are basically tilling the soil my AcuSprout friend! Has to be done before you put down those roots!
YOU’LL LEARN
- I actually start off with a little reminder to check into your state licensing process. My hope is that you do this while you are a student. If it never occurred to you, you need to check NOW! Some states have approval boards that may only meet a couple times a year.
- 1.) Register your business. (Independent Contractors and Practice Launchers.)
- 2.) Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- 3.) Open a Business Bank Account
- 4.) Apply for a Business Credit Card
- 5.) Talk to your Banker about a Business Line of Credit
PICK UP THE DETAILED SHOW NOTES HERE.
- That’s it! Don’t worry! There will be a follow up with the NEXT 5 pain in the ass things to do, soon!
CALL TO ACTION
- Direct Message me on INSTAGRAM. Have questions? I’m happy to help!
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Previous Episode
ACU-013 From Graduation to Start-Up Of An Herbal Pharmacy with Travis Kern LAc
December 10, 2020
•95m
READY, SET, LAUNCH!
In this episode I chat with Travis Kern LAc., one of the founders of Root and Branch in Portland, Oregon. This is the story of how he and his business partner Travis Cunningham LAc., braved the system and launched a brick and mortar Herbal Pharmacy that serves practitioners all over the country (US), in filling our patient’s herbal prescriptions.
TODAY’S GUEST
TRAVIS KERN LAC. CO-FOUNDER OF ROOT AND BRANCH IN PORTLAND OREGON
Growing up in New Orleans as the son of a dietitian and in a very social household, Travis K. has always had a keen interest in the components of good living, namely food, drink, and community. He trained as a professional chef and had his first career in catering and restaurants. Travis uses his culinary training in the creation of herbal medicines, relying on a deep understanding of how plants and minerals change with heat and manipulation. Now with his training in Chinese medicine, he is able to channel that Southern passion for the good life into the research and design of life-changing medicines for people in need.
FIND HIM HERE:
- www.rootandbranchpharmacy.com and if you are in Portland, stop by the shop and say hi. We always love to meet practitioners and talk to them about what we do and how we can help practitioners do what they do better.
- QUESTIONS? 971-288-5939 (They are super helpful with herby questions! I call them often.)
- Instagram @rootandbranchpdx
YOU’LL LEARN
- Travis explains the multitude of offerings Root and Branch has and how they can help new practitioners fill scripts for their patients.
- The Genesis of Root and Branch is laid out in detail.
- Do you know what the three most valuable business principles are? Listen in and find out.
- How to win friends and influence the surrounding businesses with community service.
- The most valuable way to get new patients is still the friendly BBQ. (Well, maybe not right now....2020.)
- Do you know what the MOST important character asset is that will keep your doors open? This is BIG!
- Yes, you can become your own bookkeeper, and you probably should! We talk about how.
- Travis shares the inside scoop with how the Travis’s were able to open shop, and how they managed that risk.
- Lastly you, yes you, ARE ENOUGH! So do the thing!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR ACUSPROUTS!
- Get $25 in store credit when you set up a new practitioner account at Root and Branch. Here is your special link!
- (This is an affiliate link. There is no cost to you, but I may earn a small commission. I only affiliate with businesses that I truly believe in.)
RESOURCES
- Bookkeeping youtube videos Travis watched to learn how to set up the books.
- I mention the book I am reading. The Power of Self Confidence, by Brian Tracy. It’s a great read.
CALL TO ACTION
- Call someone and tell them you love them. That’s all. Life is too short to not tell people how awesome they are!
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ACU-015 How To Start An Acupuncture Practice II
January 7, 2021
•35m
FIVE PAIN IN THE ASS THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO SECOND
This podcast is for the new practitioner, student or someone transitioning from contractor to business owner. In this episode I dish up your second serving of , “open a clinic pie”. Yep! A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down! There is absolutely NO WAY you can avoid this dish. This acupuncture practice stuff requires a special balance. Here we are working on Yin within Yang. This episode is all about the things within the business that make it turn.
YOU’LL LEARN
- I launch with special thanks to my support team and all of the 2020 podcast celebrities on my show.
- Here is the link for the Qiological podcast. You are going to love it!
- Here are the next 5 things to do: BUT WAIT! If you haven’t listened to episode 013 do that first.
- 1.) Get Malpractice Insurance
- https://www.cmfgroup.com/professional-liability-insurance/acupuncturist-insurance/
- https://www.miec.com/acupuncture/
- http://www.hpso.com/individuals/professional-liability/malpractice-insurance-for-acupuncturists-coverage
- 2.) Choose an EHR
- JaneAPP
- AcuSimple
- Unified Practice
- Or you can be old fashioned and use paper. Just be sure to understand the HIPAA regulations regarding the safekeeping of those files.
- Check out GoogleWorkspace. (*Affiliate Link) You are going to need a HIPAA compliant email address anyway. Keeping records here may be a good way to start if you can figure out how to sign the documents.
- 3.) Set up your Books (options)
- Hire a bookkeeper to keep your books OR hire a bookkeeper to set them up and teach you how to do the things.
- In episode 012, Travis Kearn suggests you learn how to set your books up with Hector Garcia CPA on youtube to learn the ropes. I agree.
- Then you can check out the online bookkeeping on GoDaddy. Or Check out QuickBooks if you need a bookkeeping system on steroids.
- 4.) Hire an Accountant
- Ask other Acupuncturists who are similar to you who they use. A word of mouth referral is going to yield the best possible outcome.
- Go for a consultation. Is their office organized? Are they timely? Good Shen? (LOL)
- If you are confused at all, walk away. They should be able to explain everything clearly and have a nice little “to do” schedule for you.
- 5.) Pick a Domain Name
- I like Hover. Or you could go with GoDaddy here, just don’t choose GoDaddy for both your website and your domain name.
- Some of the links on this page are affiliate links.If you purchase through an affiliate link there is no additional cost to you and often there is actually a discount. I may receive a small commission from the sale.
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