{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F5b5f51d5-a73c-41f6-81b2-fb41e964aa48","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"A deep dive into online directories","description":"For some therapists, online directories can be a great source of clients, so in this episode, I take a deep dive into the positives and negatives of using directories and how to make them work for you.\n\nTo start attracting therapy clients quickly, one of the first things I suggest is to get yourself on an online directory - I talk about it both in the Quickstart section of the Grow Your Private Practice book and the Quickstart course in the Grow Your Private Practice Club.\n\n\nBut with so many counsellors on them, how can you make them work for you. \n\nHere\u2019s what we talk about in this episode:\n\n> Positives and negatives of being on a directory\n> Overview of directories from the clients perspective\n> How your directory entry is about connecting with your potential clients\n> Some simple tips for your photo \n> Some do\u2019s and don\u2019t to watch for\n\nAnd finally...\n\nDirectories aren't effective for everyone, so how do you decide whether directories are working for you?\n___________________________\n\nDirectories can be a fantastic, cost-effective way for you to attract clients. Allow your personality to come through - your warmth, your compassion - in order to help the potential client to feel comfortable about contacting you. Let\u2019s consider the potential client and make this easier for them.\n\nAnd if you need some help with your messaging so you attract more clients more easily, this is exactly what the Grow Your Private Practice club is all about.\n\nI do hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this episode. If you did, please be sure to hit subscribe so you get the latest episodes delivered directly to your device. \n\nHave a fab week!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7081d1e9-b057-4d73-83ac-8df31aeb0456/ue8o-h3j5-fgtok6jdxopsx4.jpg"}