Starting your own private practice is an exciting milestone. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and the dream of building something that’s uniquely yours is finally within reach. But for many new practice owners, the excitement is quickly overshadowed by feelings of overwhelm. There’s so much to figure out—marketing, branding, scheduling, billing, and the list goes on.

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