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Back to EpisodesChoosing the Right Structure for your Group Practice - Live Consulting with Brittany Osborne, MA, LPC | WP 156
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Should you hire employees or contractors? Or could a collective model be a better fit for your vision?
In this episode, I sit down for a live consulting session with Brittany Osborne, MA, LPC, a therapist in Marietta, Georgia, who specializes in helping kids, teens, and adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. After years of balancing motherhood and solo private practice, Brittany is ready to take the next step—building a team that offers comprehensive care for families.
Together, we talk through the different ways to structure a group practice—comparing the benefits of 1099 contractors, W2 employees, and even a collective model. I share insights from my own experience shifting my practice from contractors to employees, and how that change shaped our culture, stability, and profitability.
If you're dreaming about expanding your practice but are not sure which direction to go, this episode will help you think through your options and make a plan that fits your values, goals, and vision for the future.
06:40 From Survival Mode to Vision Mode
08:55 The Power of a Personal Story
10:40 Laying the Foundation for Growth
12:10 1099 or W2? Understanding the Difference
15:50 Thinking About a Collective Model
18:40 Lessons from My Own Practice
23:40 Hiring Tips and Supervision Structure
26:50 Growth Milestones and Mindset Shifts
29:40 Community, Faith, and the Power of Support
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