Enneagram 5’s are known for being alert, curious and insightful. They are referred to as the Investigator and in this episode, we’re going to be breaking down this personality type with Investigator, Hana Eichele, founder of Roots Pediatric Therapy.   Tune in to hear everything you need to know about Investigators. You will learn the common traits that Investigators have and get the inside scoop from Hana about running her business with this personality.  Hana’s business: https://www.rootspediatrictherapy.com/ BIG NEWS! The OT Entrepreneur Summit LIVE is happening November 12-14, 202 ..read more

Enneagram 4 is the Individualist. In this episode, I talk with Kylie Jeffrey, founder of Play Spark. We talk about her enneagram type, how it affects her business, and how she and her old co-worker became business partners after a conversation about the Enneagram. Tune in to learn about the Individualists. We uncover the strengths and challenges that Kylie has faced as an Individualist, and learn how she navigated started her OT practice during the pandemic.   Kylie’s business: https://play-spark.com/ BIG NEWS! The OT Entrepreneur Summit LIVE is happening November 12-14, 2021! That’s righ ..read more

Enneagram 3 is referred to as the Achiever. In this episode, I chat with Sydney Moore, founder of Iowa-based Happy at Home Consulting, an in-home outpatient therapy service for adults. She identifies as an enneagram 3! Tune in as we walk through her strengths, challenges and the goals she has for practice growth as an Achiever. You’ll hear her winning strategy for referrals that has helped her grow her business and find clients despite starting her business during a global pandemic.  Sydney’s business: https://happyathomeconsulting.com Did you hear the OT Entrepreneur Summit is going LIVE ..read more

Enneagram 2s are called the “helpers”, known for being caring and generous. In this episode of the Enneagram series, I talk with Rachel Edgerly Germanovich, nature-based occupational therapist and founder of Learn Play Live OT. Tune in to hear Rachel’s strengths, challenges and dreams as an Enneagram 2 OT entrepreneur. She shares her advice on eliciting feedback, overcoming the difficulty of saying “no” and how being an Enneagram 2 has influenced her as a practice owner.    Rachel’s business: https://learnplayliveot.com/ Did you hear the OT Entrepreneur Summit is going LIVE in 2022 ..read more

Do you struggle with perfectionism? If so, you might be an Enneagram 1.  In this conversation of the Enneagram series, I interview Krista Frahm, a copywriter, former OT and founder of Krista Frahm Agency.  Tune it to hear Krista’s strengths, challenges, and dreams as an enneagram 1 OT entrepreneur. You’ll hear her tips on how to find the courage to take risks for business growth and success as an OT entrepreneur. Krista’s business: https://www.kristafrahmagency.com/ Did you hear the OT Entrepreneur Summit is going LIVE in 2022? Join the waitlist here: https://laura-park-figueroa.myka ..read more

Do you know your enneagram? The enneagram has been such a profound tool for my business that has helped me learn so much about not only myself but my team members too. In this episode, I share what the enneagram is, how it’s helped me become a better leader and what you can look forward to hearing in this series as we interview guests with different enneagram types to get a deeper look and insight into their world.  What’s in this episode: What the enneagram is Why I decided to do this enneagram series What I’ve learned from using the enneagram in the workplace An overview of what we’ll b ..read more

Do you have your hiring ducks in a row? Whether it’s hiring, determining compensation, recruitment techniques, onboarding or cultivating company culture - as an OT entrepreneur, this is one area you’ll want to focus on. My guest in this episode was Brandon Seigel, CEO of Wellness Works Management Partners and host of the Private Practice Survival Guide. In this episode, Brandon breaks down all of the biggest questions that come up around employees and finding the right team to support your business. What’s in this episode: His reasoning for launching his business Hiring for growth vs. hiring f ..read more

Over the last year, a lot of people have been able to take a look at life from a more objective lens and decide, “I want something different.” In this episode, I talk about my husband and I’s decision to move cross country, why we decided to do this and all of the great life lessons I’ve learned recently. You’ll get insight into doing the hard work of growing a business, my ideas for niching my business and other plans I have for the future.  What’s in this episode: What brought my husband and I to Wisconsin How there’s no way out of doing the hard work of running a business  When yo ..read more

The Mind Your OT Business podcast empowers and equips occupational therapy practitioners to be savvy and successful entrepreneurs. Learn along with the always-honest Laura Park Figueroa as she shares valuable knowledge and resources you need to start, run, and grow a profitable business. We discuss start-up, systems, organization tools, product development, passive income, marketing, finances, staffing, leadership, preventing burnout, and more. We'll be learning by DOING...because we're OTs! Ready to take action? Let's jump in ..read more

You might ask yourself, who do I need to become in order to be a successful OT entrepreneur? In this episode, I break down the 5 common threads that I notice from thriving OT entrepreneurs. I also chat about the upcoming OT Entrepreneur Summit including what you can expect if you join us and a few of the most commonly asked questions about it. What’s in this episode: 5 common threads I notice in OT entrepreneurs who are successful What you can expect from OT Entrepreneur Summit   To join the OT Entrepreneur Summit, head to https://laura-park-figueroa.mykajabi.com/summit For full show note ..read more