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There’s a lot of safety in following the traditional private practice model: see 1:1 clients, charge per session, fill your caseload and, when you reach capacity, hire more therapists or open another practice.

But what happens when that model no longer fits the way you want to work or you have zero interest in managing people?

In this episode, I’m exploring why so many therapists and health professionals feel trapped in private practice (even when they still love the work itself) and how we can start questioning some of the assumptions we’ve inherited about what a successful therapy career or health business is supposed to look like.

Because building a portfolio business doesn’t have to mean walking away from private practice, taking a huge financial risk or suddenly creating five new income streams.

I share the concept of anchor income and why I believe financial security should come before experimentation. We’ll look at how to work out your own “healthy minimum” the amount of predictable income you need to feel financially secure enough to explore different ways of using your expertise.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why the traditional private practice model can feel both safe and restrictive
• The conventional pathway from therapist → full caseload → practice owner → people manager
• Why becoming a bigger practice owner isn't the only way to grow your career
• How we accidentally turn industry norms into rules about what we have to do
• The difference between your financial bare minimum and your “healthy minimum”
• How anchor income can create a stable foundation for building additional income streams
• Why diversifying your work doesn't have to mean risking everything you've already built
• How to start experimenting with a portfolio career while maintaining financial security

If you still love being a therapist, practitioner or health professional but can't imagine working in exactly the same way for another ten years, this episode is an invitation to consider that there may be more options available to you than you think.

You don't necessarily need to leave private practice.

You might just need to stop treating the traditional private practice model as the only option.

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Knowledge used to be such a flex!

Now everyone has access to it.

In this episode, I explore why your expertise is no longer your biggest competitive edge..... and what is. We talk about identity, AI, the end of the "expert" era, and why your ability to think, connect ideas and package your expertise in multiple ways will matter more than ever.

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This is a more vulnerable share on the pod. An important one though as I truly believe the more we can bring our own edges and challenges to these platforms, the better off everyone is. We learn through each other after all!

I've been navigating an unusually BIG season across all of my streams over the last month and I'm sharing how that has challenged me in terms of mindset and subsequently, the action that I'm taking.

I share;

• The flow on effect of busy-ness and how it shapes your thinking
• Navigating perfectionism blocks
• How to return back to your magic
• Why reverse-engineering and strategy-first has never worked for me
• Doubling down on what works
• A decision making framework to determine where to place your energy when you're feeling pulled in lots of directions

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If you've been following along with this Portfolio Business Series, you've probably reached the point where you're thinking... "Okay, but where do I actually start?"

In this episode, we're getting practical. I walk you through the framework I use to build portfolio businesses, the three streams every portfolio should have, and why the goal isn't to create more income streams—it's to build an ecosystem that gives you security, freedom and room to experiment.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why you don't need the whole plan before you begin
• The three core streams of a portfolio business: Anchor, Leverage and Experimental
• Why your anchor income should come first
• How to identify the skills and expertise that can become new income streams
• Why your past experience holds more opportunity than you realise
• The mindset shift from certainty to experimentation
• The importance of building your portfolio in the right sequence
• Why community can accelerate your confidence and growth
  
  

If you've been curious about portfolio business but haven't known where to begin, this episode will help you take the first step with clarity and confidence.

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Find out what stage of portfolio business you're in by DMing PB Quiz on Instagram.

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Welcome to the third episode of the portfolio business series! We've talked about what a portfolio business is, we've talked about who it's for, and now it's time to get practical.

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own portfolio business and sharing exactly how this model works in real life. From how I structure my week, to how my different income streams support each other, to the strategic framework I use when building new streams, we're getting into the nuts and bolts of portfolio business.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why portfolio business is an ecosystem, not a collection of random income streams
• How I structure my week across multiple businesses and roles
• The biggest misconception people have about diversification
• Why one stream should fund the next
• The strategic order I recommend when building a portfolio
• How to create flexibility without creating chaos
• The role of systems, structure, and planning in a portfolio model
• How my own portfolio business evolved over time
• The portfolio readiness framework and knowing your next step
  
  

If you've been wondering what portfolio business actually looks like day-to-day, this episode will help you move from concept to implementation.

Big Love,

Mon x

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In this second episode of the Portfolio Business Series, we're chatting through who this model is best suited for.

While I'm incredibly passionate about portfolio businesses, I'm also the first to admit that this model isn't for everyone. Every business structure comes with trade-offs, and the key is understanding which model aligns with your strengths, personality, goals, and stage of life.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why portfolio business isn't a one-size-fits-all model
• The personality traits that thrive in a portfolio structure
• Why multi-passionate people often feel at home in this model
• The surprising relationship between freedom and structure
• Who should avoid building a portfolio business
• Why millennials are increasingly drawn to diversification
• How AI and career uncertainty are changing the way we think about work
• The difference between your job description and your actual expertise
• How to identify whether you're ready to build a portfolio business
  
  

If you've ever felt constrained by traditional career paths, struggled to choose just one thing, or found yourself craving more flexibility, security, and autonomy in the way you work, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on what's possible.

Big Love,

Mon x

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Most people think business growth looks like building one offer, one audience, and one path to revenue.

But what if you're not wired that way?

In this episode, I'm unpacking the concept of the portfolio business = a strategically designed ecosystem of income streams built around your skills, expertise, and interests.

We explore:

• Why the traditional business model stopped fitting me
• What a portfolio business actually is (in plain English)
• The difference between an ecosystem and a value ladder
• What portfolio businesses are often confused with
• How to identify the common thread running through your expertise
• Why diversification is becoming more relevant in today's rapidly changing world
• How to create multiple ways for people to engage with your work without creating chaos
  
  

If you've ever felt constrained by the idea that you should only do one thing, this episode will offer a different perspective on building a business that reflects the full breadth of who you are.

If you'd like to dive deeper into one of the concepts I reference in this episode, you can learn more about the Portfolio Map here:

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If you're feeling stagnant, lost, confused or in a big pivot season of change - this episode is probably exactly what you need to hear.

I'm sharing my personal reflections of what i'm navigating BTS and what's been helping me arrive at a place of clarity and action.

I wholeheartedly believe when more people share the BTS when they are actually in it rather than from a retrospective view, not only can we learn and connect more deeply but others will help us through it more constructively through sharing there own reflections.

I'd love to hear what you take from this share. DM over on instagram at @_moniqueharding.