Money is a tricky topic, but one all of us must think about as business owners and, well, humans! There are multiple mindsets we can fall into that hold us back from having our best chance at success - so that's what we're talking about in today's episode.

This is the first in a three-part series on money mindsets. Show notes are now available for all episodes at https://happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/

Money Mindsets for Massage Therapists

Unpopular opinions warning!  Sometimes we need to think non-linearly about our income. We need to get creative on ways we can use our professional skills and resources to earn. It helps us get off the roller coaster that booking ups and downs can have. 

You see, it doesn’t have to be all hands-on hours or an hour of your time for a fee exchange. So in this episode, we talk about exactly that! If you want to increase your income without just booking more hands-on time, this episode is for you.

This it the second of three episodes on Money Mindsets. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/

Stop Trading Time for Money

Today we're going over five tips to save time and money in your massage therapy business. Stuff that isn't the typical 'shop sales' or 'use coupon codes'... because we all know that! Ready to save some cash?

This it the third of three episodes on Money Mindsets. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/

Five Money Saving Tips for Massage Therapists

A little update on what's going on with this podcast and what you can expect next! Spoiler alert: more episodes coming shortly!

Find out more about this podcast at my website, https://happylittlebiz.com/podcast/. Shownotes for most episodes are available as well!

She's Back? What's Up Next For This Podcast

We are closing out the year talking about some controversial topics in the health and wellness industry. No matter where you fall within this overall ‘sphere’, these are things you should be thinking about, in terms of how this has an effect on your business.

This episode is discussing something that has been in the media a lot recently, and that is the link between the wellness community and conspiracies. There is a lot to think about, so I've provided some food for thought! 

This is the first episode in my short series on Controversial Topics Within Health and Wellness. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/

Wellness Careers and Conspiracies: Why Should We Care?

One of the things massage therapists on the whole are sensitive about are questions about the efficacy of their treatments. 

There are a lot of therapist websites out there that have this big list of conditions, diseases, and disorders that they say massage therapy can treat. 

So in today’s episode, we’re talking about the science behind massage therapy - or the lack of it. But we’re also talking about why it doesn’t necessarily matter, at least in terms of running your business! 

This is the second episode in my short series on Controversial Topics Within Health and Wellness. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/

Massage and Science - What's the Proof?

Being self-employed as a massage therapist is the norm, at least in North America.

However, the vast majority of people would be much better off as employees, rather than working for themselves.

Why do I say this? There are a few reasons, which I go over in today's episode. 


This is the third episode in my short series on Controversial Topics Within Health and Wellness. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/category/show-notes/

Should Massage Therapists Be Employees?

This next series of episodes is going to talk about realistic, achievable business strategies that, when all put together, allow you to keep working as a massage therapist for many years to come.

Over this set of five episodes, we’re going to talk about financial factors, business planning, setting boundaries within your business, tools, and technology you can use to make your life easier, and the importance of taking time for your own self-care.

Today we are talking about setting business goals. We are discussing:

What are business goals, exactly?
The concept of SMART goals
Figuring out what your Enough number is in terms of income
The importance of setting realistic goals that fit both your career and life.

This is the first episode in my short series on How to Stay a Massage Therapist for the Long Haul. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/show-notes/

Massage Therapist Business Goals

Massage therapists are passionate about their careers, but this can sometimes lead to working too much and not taking enough time for self-care. This can lead to burnout and feeling like we don't have a life outside of work.

So in this episode, we are discussing:

Using your Enough number (see last week’s episode!) to set goals
How growth for the sake of growth isn’t worth your time (and will only lead to burnout)
Setting boundaries as a business owner (to avoid, you guessed it, burnout)
How you should think of yourself as more than just your job title
The importance of working to live (having your career support your life, not run it!)

This is the second episode in my short series on How to Stay a Massage Therapist for the Long Haul. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/show-notes/

Setting Boundaries and Avoiding Burnout

They say many massage therapists quit or burn out in 3-5 years. But that doesn't have to be you! If you want to stick around your massage therapy career for the long term, I've got some tips and tools you can use to help your body (and mind!) be in it for the long haul.

This is the third episode in my short series on How to Stay a Massage Therapist for the Long Haul. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/show-notes/

The Three T's of Staying Healthy as Massage Therapists

Financial planning can be a really tricky topic for anyone who is self-employed, including massage therapists.

We want to have a good life, both now and in the future, but there are so many things to consider. There is a business to build, clients to see, and of course, a personal life to live! No one wants to be working all the time, even if there are times we need to.

But just like we plan for things like graduation or a milestone birthday, we also need to plan for other big life changes like buying a house and retirement.

So for this episode, I am sharing my perspective as a fellow business owner and former massage therapist. I know how tricky it can be when you’re a solo business owner!

This is the fourth and final episode in my short series on How to Stay a Massage Therapist for the Long Haul. Show notes are now available for all episodes at happylittlebiz.com/show-notes/

Financial Planning for Massage Therapists

An introduction to what the heck this podcast is all about.

Episode One // Introduction

Let's talk about setting your prices as an RMT and some things to consider before you do. 

Episode Two // Pricing Wars

Do you tell your clients to get treatments and focus on self care, but rarely do so yourself? This episode is for you.

Episode Three // Practice What You Preach

Ahh yes, networking. This can be a tricky area for massage therapists. Here's my advice on tackling that.

Episode Four // The Magical Networking Equation

A much talked about topic for RMTs: CEUs. Important but often overlooked. Let's talk about having a plan!

Episode Five // Choo Choo Choose Your CEUs

Yes, you can specialize as an RMT! Here’s a little talk about how, and why it’s so important. 


Episode Six // Be Special!

A little chat about defining success as an RMT. 

Episode Seven // Chase The Right Dream

You might be familiar with the phrase "the customer is always right". But when you're running a service based business like a massage therapy practice, the customer isn't always right. Here's why.

Episode Eight // The Customer Is (Sometimes) Wrong

The second episode of a two part podcast on something super essential: client communication. This one covers email newsletters, how to get started sending one, and how they can help your business.

Episode 11 // Going Bananas for Newsletters

Love tax time? Ok, me neither! But there are ways to make it a little less stressful! Today I'm talking about three tips I have to make tax time a bit easier.

Episode 66 // Tax time tips for health and wellness businesses

Here we are at episode 100! In this week I'm giving some food for thought on a few trends in health, wellness and fitness careers as we head into 2019.

Episode 100 // Health & Wellness Trends for 2019

Today we're talking about the importance of listening to your intuition when it comes to making decisions about your business. Often we're so bombarded by information - from family and friends, from social media, from the news, and from others that we forget about the most important thing: what we truly want in life. So today's episode is dedicated to that! Also: Anyone else remember the song from Roxette?

Listen To Your Heart

Are you an introvert? Or, do you think you might be one but aren't sure? Work in health, wellness or fitness? I got you! This week we're talking about another marketing truth, and that is how to do marketing when you don't like being in the spotlight.

Marketing for Introverts

There are issues with social media marketing that a lot of people don’t talk much about. I think we want to believe it can solve all of our marketing problems. And while it is a useful tool for promoting our clinics and studios and practices, it also has some serious drawbacks. So today we're talking about those!

Social Media Problems

If you've ever wanted to build your own website but were overwhelmed by all the different options, I've got you! In today's episode, we go over some of the options and I give you my rundown as a professional designer for which are your best bets! 

This episode is the first in a series called 'Candice Tries' where I review things that will help you in your practice: online booking software, website building platforms, and more! Stay tuned for more episodes.

Your Website Questions, Answered

Do you ever find yourself pressed for time when trying to keep your social media updated? Need a way to keep things more organized? Want to start using more than one platform at a time? I got you! In this week's Candice Tries episode, I talk about social media management software and how it can help you run your business, even when your workday is extremely busy.

Getting Better At Social Media

Using Instagram as a solo practitioner in health and wellness - such as massage therapy or other professions - can be a little daunting! This week we do a breakdown of the many things you need to consider. How do you set up your account? How often should you post? Are ads worth it? Should you use Instagram at all?  Tune in to get some tips, tricks and advice on this very popular social media platform. And show notes for these episodes are now available at happylittlebiz.com/blog!

Instagram for Health and Wellness Businesses

Can Pinterest really help you get more bookings as a solo practitioner in health and wellness (such as massage therapy)? Yes! It's not just for recipes and hair ideas anymore. This week we do a breakdown of how you can use this really interesting platform to your advantage. How do you set up your account? What boards should you have? How do you find enough stuff TO post? Are ads worth it? And lots more! This is a big one for SEO, everyone! Also, show notes for these episodes are now available at happylittlebiz.com/blog.

Pinterest For Health and Wellness Businesses

Today we're taking a look back at 2019 to see what trends were big. Did my predictions from last year come true? We're also examining some big trends for 2020 and talking about ways we can implement some important changes to our lives and businesses in order to help ourselves and the planet. If health trends and healthy living interest you, this episode is for you!

Health Trends for 2020?

In this second episode on 'Building a Strong Private Practice', I go over five things that are essential for opening your own space. Whether you're a massage therapist, nutritionist, do yoga privates or are an acupuncturist, these are things I really think you need for your office.

As always, head to https://happylittlebiz.com for show notes and additional resources!

Five Things You Need for your Private Practice

A chat about the realities of running a Massage Therapy practice - or any health, wellness or fitness business, really! Currently in mini-series format, where we do 3-5 episodes that deep dive into a topic. 

You’ve probably got great hands-on skills and work well with your clients one-on-one. Most of you have that stuff down. But it’s the stuff "beyond the massage table", beyond the treatment room, office or studio, that you might need advice on. How do you run your business and make it a success while still having time for the rest of your life? What’s marketing all about? Should you be using social media? How do you save money for vacations, tax time, and the rest of your life when your income is unpredictable? What do you do when a client is unhappy with your treatment? 

That's just some of the topics we discuss! So grab a cup of your favourite beverage and let's dive right in.

Life Beyond The Massage Table

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