Ever catch yourself daydreaming about setting your own schedule, choosing your own clients, and getting paid what your services are really worth? You’re not alone. So many dietitians tell me they want to start their own private practice, but they’re stuck wondering if it’s actually possible to make real money in the first year.

 

Maybe you’re tired of asking permission to take time off, exhausted from workplace politics, or frankly just over feeling undervalued despite your expertise. The thought of having your own private practice sounds amazing, but then reality hits – the overwhelm of not knowing where to start, the fear of financial instability, the voice telling you that most nutrition businesses fail.

 

You’ve invested years of your life and thousands of dollars getting the education and credentials to help people transform their health. You have knowledge that can literally change lives, yet you’re settling for a paycheck that barely covers your groceries. And somewhere along the way, you started believing that maybe this is just how it is for dietitians: that we’re supposed to be grateful for whatever crumbs we get.

NO. Absolutely NOT.

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 4-phase blueprint for building a 5-figure private practice in your first year, so you can stop dreaming and start building the private practice you actually want. 

Here’s the breakdown: 

• The #1 mistake dietitians make when starting their private practice (and why it keeps them stuck in preparation mode forever)
• My 4-phase blueprint that takes you from idea to 5-figure business in 12 months
• The exact pricing strategy that makes 5-figures achievable with just 2-4 clients per month
• How to get your first paying clients without needing a huge following or expensive marketing
• The 5 mindset shifts that separate successful practice owners from those who struggle
• Your specific next steps based on exactly where you are right now

 

RESOURCES & LINKS

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundations Blueprint – Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 194: When Business Growth is Hard
• Episode 184: You Are A Leader

 

CONNECT & TAKE ACTION

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co
• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community 
• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian
• Website: manipuracentre.co

 

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Assess Your Phase
Determine where you are in the 4-phase blueprint

Step 2: Set Your 90-Day Goal
Choose one specific milestone to focus on

Step 3: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community