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Take This Job and "LOVE
it"! How to Run a
Successful Private Practice
and Consulting Business
Susan Weiner, MS RDN, CDN, CDE
Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC
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What We’ll Cover Today
Considerations when starting a nutrition based
private practice
Strategies to build your patient/client roster
Time management
Meeting the market
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Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC
25+ years
Range of clients and companies
From local to regional to
national to international
Setting is comfortable and
professional
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Considering Private Practice
Advantages
Schedule Flexibility
Diverse Duties
You’re The Boss
Income Potential
Allows Creativity
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Considering Private Practice
Disadvantages
Start-up Costs, Start-up Income
You Pay For Benefits
Job Security
Isolation
Added Responsibilities
Integration of Work & Personal Life
Sweating the Bottom Line
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What You NETIs What You GET
Gross Receipts – Expenses
= Take-Home Pay
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Staffing and Consultants
You’re Hired! This is your business
Consult an accountant and attorney to properly set
up your business and advise on setting up a
corporation.
Interns, virtual assistant
Other Professionals
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Counseling
In person
One on one
Group
Virtually
MUST be HIPPA Compliant ( e.g. KaiZen,
Healthie, Fruit Street)
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Referral sources-Retention
Medical professionals
physicians
physical therapists
mental health professionals
dentists
Insurance companies
Local businesses
Professional groups
Gyms
Online: Thumbtack, Healthprofs
Volunteer organizations
Other CDE’s/RDN’s
Listserves
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Establishing Contacts
Give
Officiate
Author
Lead
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Boost Your Worth
Additional certifications to increase patient roster
CDE certified diabetes educator
Certified personal trainer (ACSM, ACE)
Certificate of Training, ie Adult Weight Management
Wellness coach
Endocrinology coder
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG)
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)
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Why use a management platform?
time saver
organized
less paper
value added service
website
secure connectivity
interoperability
scheduling
charting
billing
reports
secure cloud storage
customer support
charting standards
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Consulting Management Platforms (CMP)
cost $0 to $99/ month
average cost $51/month
average cost $600/year
Frederico C. PP RDN Consulting Management Platform Survey 2015
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Insurance
ICD 10 codes
Medicare
Insurance companies
Medical nutrition therapy
DSME or other approved program reimbursement
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Billing and Form Software
Quickbooks
Office Ally
Practice Mate
Kalix
HEALTHIE
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Already Developed Forms
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YOU are a SECRET Negotiating Expert
S Sell your skills and expertise
E Emphasize Your Value
C Confidence: Candidates who negotiate their salary earn more than those who do not.
R Research: Find out about the “market rate”
E Establish the lowest rate you can accept and don’t budge
T Take a walk away if it’s not going to work out
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Revenue Sources
Publishers
Books
Magazines
Websites
Endless Opportunities
Develop online courses
Industry educational materials
Create your own symposia
Professional association programs
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Web Based Marketing
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Social Media
Pick the outlet that fits you
Contribute regularly
Twitter Chats
Hosting, participating vs. lurking
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Time Management
Private practice
Webinars
Speaking/consulting
Writing books
Blogging
Volunteer activities
Personal life / Self care
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Scheduling Answering email
Phone calls
Conferences
Continuing education
Developing presentations
Prep time
Blogging
Social media
Videos
Business Development
Networking
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Accountability Partner
Someone trusted, but not necessarily
another dietitian
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Setting Limits
When it’s time to say “no”
It’s not easy
It’s not important
It’s CRITICAL
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When to Turn off your Technology
Setting boundaries
Recharging yourself
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Summary
Weigh the Pros/Cons
Diversify Your Revenue Sources
Manage Costs
Know your goals/brand
Manage Your time
Enjoy the journey!
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Final Thoughts
Go Get ‘Em! Time to Take Action!
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ResourcesSmall Business Association www.sba.gov
SCORE https://www.score.org/
Academy - Find an RDN expert www.eatright.org
Academy Nutrition Informatics Blog http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/news-center/in-practice/nutrition-informatics
Academy - Telenutrition http://www.eatrightpro.org/search?keyword=telehealth
HealthIT www.HealthIT.gov
HIMSS www.HIMSS.org
HL7 www.HL7.org
mHealth Evidence www.mHealthevidence.org
Telehealth Resource Center http://telehealthresourcecenter.org
Diabetes Educators https://www.diabeteseducator.org/
Making Nutrition Your Business Building a Successful Private Practice, 2017 By Ann Silver and Lisa Stollman
Welcome to the REBELution 7 Steps to the Nutrition Counseling Practice of Your Dreams, 2014 By Kait Fortunato Greenberg and Rebecca
Bitzer
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Contact & Learn More
www.susanweinernutrition.com
Twitter @susangweiner
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Questions? Comments?