Best Practices Roundtable: Is Private Practice the Right Move for You?
Thursday, October 23, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Presenter: Suzanne Blake
Co-Host: Michele Rapp
Location: Virtual (a Zoom link will be sent to you a few days before the event)
Description
This interactive webinar is designed for career professionals who are considering the transition to a private practice model. We will guide you through a comprehensive exploration and an entrepreneurial assessment to determine if this path is the right fit for you, and provide a clear, step-by-step roadmap to successfully launch and grow your business. Join award-winning career coach and private practice mentor Suzanne Blake for insider tips that helped her start and grow a six-figure training and coaching business for the past 27 years.
Is Private Practice for You?: You’ll evaluate your personal and professional readiness for private practice. This includes assessing your financial goals, desired work-life balance, and passion for developing a niche expertise. We’ll also explore letting go of your fears so you start your practice with energy and enthusiasm!
Creating Your Business Blueprint: Learn how to define your unique coaching niche, identify your ideal client, and craft a compelling value proposition that sets you apart in the market.
Foundational Business Setup: Gain resources for starting a private practice, including choosing a business structure, understanding legal and ethical considerations, and setting up basic financial systems.
Launching and Attracting Clients: This section provides practical strategies for marketing your new practice. We'll cover building a strong online presence, networking effectively, and creating a sustainable client acquisition pipeline.
You will leave this webinar with more clarity about whether going into private practice is a good fit, how to clarify your potential offerings, build your business foundation and begin to attract potential clients!
More Information and Registration
PACDA Members: register at a discount using the promo code in Member Resources.
