Fearless Practice

Where are you in your private practice journey? How's it going for you? I'm Jules Smith, and I'm so glad you're here.The Fearless Practice podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving private practice in Canada. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast is here to guide you every step of the way. I share practical tips on everything from launching your practice and filling your schedule to expanding into a group practice.But you won't just hear from me—I also interview Canadian therapists from across the country who share their real-life experiences, challenges, and wins. These honest conversations offer valuable insight, inspiration, and support to help you confidently create a private practice that works for you.Let's learn, grow, and build fearless practices—together.

Fearless Practice is a business podcast hosted by Jules Smith, with 197 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jules Smith hosts Fearless Practice, a business show with 197 episodes published.

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  Paula Gonzalez: From Purpose to Practice and Scaling With Intention | Ep 197

  May 20, 202627 minS0

  <p >Building a meaningful practice often starts with a personal story, and grows through courage, creativity, and a commitment to helping others. </p> <p >In this episode, I talk with Paula Gonzalez. We discuss her journey into mental health, which was shaped by both her background and lived experience, and how it led her from community work to launching and scaling her own private practice. </p> <p >From navigating the early days of going solo during COVID to building a supportive group practice, Paula offers an honest look at growth, purpose, and the systems that make it all sustainable. Join...

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  Amber Sperling: Three Years of Private Practice Growth | Ep 196

  May 13, 202633 minS0

  <p >Growth rarely happens by accident because it's built through intention, care, and a willingness to evolve. In this episode of my mini-series "Where Are They Now?", Amber Sperling reflects on the journey of expanding her practice from a single basement setup to a thriving, multi-location space rooted in accessibility and community care. </p> <p >Amber and I first spoke on the podcast in 2023! To get the full experience of the there-and-now conversation, you can click here to listen to the episode when Amber first came on the Fearless Practice Podcast. </p> <p >In our conversation in this episode, she...

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  How I Developed a Marketing Strategy for My Private Practice — Networking | EP 195

  Mar 25, 202622 minS0

  <p >We're revisiting episode 7: How I Developed a Marketing Strategy for My Private Practice — Networking. In this encore episode, I share the networking strategies I used when I started my practice in Halifax almost 10 years ago, including my first outreach system, why a personal touch like a thank-you card matters, and the biggest lesson I learned.</p> <p >You can find the show notes to the original episode here.</p> <p >Connect with me:</p> <p >Instagram</p> <p >Website <br /></p> <p >Resources Mentioned and Useful Links:</p> <p > Quiet Hustle: Offline Marketing for Introverts in Private Practice | EP 194</p>...

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  Quiet Hustle: Offline Marketing for Introverts in Private Practice | Ep 194

  Mar 18, 202610 minS0

  <p >If you have been listening to recent episodes of the Fearless Practice Podcast, you know that there are many ways to market your private practice, and that in a saturated market, you really need to make the effort to stand out!</p> <p >However, this can be really tough for the more introverted therapists, especially if you prefer doing offline marketing. In this podcast episode, I sketch out a few ideas with steps that you can try. Remember to take it slow and choose one system to implement and maintain, one step at a time!</p> <p >In this...

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  Taylor Nelson: Growing a Group Private Practice Through Passion | Ep 193

  Mar 11, 202632 minS0

  <p >How do you get the word out about your private practice in your local community organically, and in a way that shows you really care about your clients? Do you really need a Psychology Today profile? How can you build a space for creativity to flourish?</p> <p >These are some of the questions that my guest today, Taylor, has asked herself throughout her journey so far in Canadian private practice. Upon discovering that the only thing she loved about journalism was people's stories, she pivoted to therapy and has never looked back. </p> <p >In our conversation today...

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