Dietitian Business Network

In this first lesson, we’ll explore the difference between motion and action in building your private practice. I’ll show you how staying in "motion" (planning, researching, strategizing) won’t deliver results—but taking "action" will.

Today, we'll reflect on your actions from yesterday. Then, we’ll focus on tracking your actions and turning them into habits, helping you move from preparation to consistent, productive action.

Now, let's answer key questions about your goal income, work hours, location, vision, and values to ensure your actions are aligned with your personal and professional goals. Click begin to build your roadmap for business growth!

Learn how to choose which insurances to be in network with, using research and AI tools. This lesson includes a 10-minute video to guide you through the process, along with action items to help you find and add insurance networks.

Yesterday, we explored which insurance companies you should consider getting in-network with. Today, we're diving in and getting you credentialed! If you don't want to get credentialed, you still have action items today!

Start today's lesson to download your simple cheat sheet to get you started with insurance billing. Here you can find common CPT codes, ICD-10 codes, and a time to unit conversion!

One of the most confusing things about accepting insurance as dietitian is learning ALL of the differences and caveats with nutrition counseling benefits between payers. So, today - here’s your learning lesson on payer differences with a 7-minute video lesson!

I have two videos for you to train you in claims today… The first video is a quick Q&A over claim processing related questions and the second video walks you through how to file a claim!

Now that you’re likely in network with several insurance payers, have both a group and individual NPI, multiple contracts with fee schedule, multiple logins, and now some denied claims…. It’s time to get you organized!

You get efficient with how you schedule, what time you end sessions at, and when you do that charting!! In today's lesson, I’m sharing three tips specifically to answer this question!

Start today's lesson to get your final cheat sheet with additional tips & tricks on what ICD-10 codes to use and not use, telehealth billing guidelines, and random exceptions to consider with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, and UHC! 👏😊

Ever wonder how CEOs juggle multiple roles seemingly seamlessly? To kick off private practice week, we’re diving into how to better manage your time as you wear multiple hats as the CEO, RD, biller, marketer, and insert all those other job titles here! Let’s get into how time blocking is going to help you, now.

Let’s refine your client intake forms! Watch the 5-minute video to learn the best questions to include and how to improve your client intake forms.

Today, we are improving your documentation process! Get tips to streamline charting and automate your process for more efficient documentation, plus get friendlier with your virtual group practice community here at DBN!

Explore the importance of diversifying your revenue streams in today’s video! Learn the benefits of incorporating self-pay services beyond insurance or 1:1 sessions, discover examples of alternative offerings, and engage in a brainstorming activity to determine how to expand your practice’s services effectively.

Ready to add or expand a self-pay service? Today’s lessons tackles common problems and solutions for self-pay offerings like group classes, meal planning, and self-paced courses. You’ll learn practical tips to overcome challenges such as low group attendance, insurance-based clients avoiding self-pay, and creating content that resonates with your audience.

Today’s question is answered in a step-by-step video, along with an infographic for future reference… enjoy & take it away my Simple Practice RD team!

Before you market your business, you need to know WHO you are, WHAT your ideal client wants, and WHY you’re different. Today’s brand and style questionnaire will help you define your company, understand your competition, and connect with your ideal client—so you can market to the right people in the right way.

Ready to be booked solid? One of the systems I use in my practice is the Book Yourself Solid System by Michael Port, packed with practical marketing tips. Today, I’m sharing his “Book Yourself Solid Cheat Sheet” with the top strategies you can use right now—no purchase required!

The first two days of marketing were intense, but today we’re slowing down a bit. I’m sharing a key takeaway from James Clear’s Atomic Habits that helped me break through my marketing plateau.

Should you start before you’re ready? This mindset shift from Atomic Habits pushed me into action—paired with the Book Yourself Solid idea of always offering something free, it’s been a game-changer.

Asking for client reviews feels awkward, but it gets easier when done graciously and authentically. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step video on how to set up automated review requests, personalize your asks, and use ready-to-go email templates!

Let’s talk and learn how to build an e-mail list, ways to incentivize your ideal client to subscribe to your e-mail list, and ideas on give aways! Watch today’s video to continue your marketing journey.

How do you maximize time and increase perceived value? Today’s video wraps up business development week with practical strategies on time management, automation, delegation, and enhancing client engagement. Tune in for tips that will help you streamline your business and offer more value to your clients!

Get ready to level up your nutrition counseling! We’ll fine-tune your session flow and share tips with each other, plus you’ll grab our go-to Nutrition Counseling Process Guide.

Let’s dive into asking better questions during your sessions! Today, you’ll discover fresh ways to engage clients and grab our client question worksheet to spark new ideas.

Let’s talk about making your client content more valuable and engaging! Today, you'll learn how to create clear, impactful handouts that your clients will love—grab tips and upload your own for feedback from the DBN crew.

Let’s talk client retention! Today, you’ll learn simple strategies to keep clients coming back and increase your retention rate—grab our tips and tools to help you build stronger, lasting relationships.

Ready for some real growth? Today, we're diving into shadowing—a powerful tool solo practitioners often miss out on. Partner up with a fellow DBN dietitian, shadow each other's sessions, and get valuable feedback to improve your client care!

Getting feedback from your clients is key to improving your practice! Today, you'll learn how to create a client survey and gather valuable insights—check out the video for tips on getting started.

Discover how leadership isn't just about having a team—it's about influencing and inspiring those around you, no matter your role. Today, we’ll explore effective strategies for building resilience and improving your leadership skills!

Discover how to practice efficiently while growing your practice. Today, we shift our focus to time management and prioritization to optimize your workflow and tackle high-priority tasks better than you are right now!

Delegation is a game-changer for growing your practice, but it's more than just handing off tasks. Today, we’ll dive into how to get started with delegating, from picking the right task to choosing the perfect person to take it on

Auditing your dietitians (or yourself!) is all about finding the right balance—being supportive without micromanaging. Today, we’ll break down how often you should check in on your RDs, from tracking key metrics to setting a consistent audit schedule!

How do you train, lead, and trust employees in a fully virtual environment? In today’s lesson, we’ll cover simple strategies to keep your remote team connected, engaged, and performing at their best, no matter where they are!

Let’s talk about your strengths, baby! Today, we’re kicking off our SWOT analysis by identifying what makes you and your practice shine—let’s uncover your top strengths and set the stage for what's to come!

Now… let’s talk about your weakness! I know it’s not the easiest task, but identifying the areas that might be holding you back is key to minimizing stress and maximizing success—let’s dive in and tackle those weaknesses today!

Unlocking your business opportunities! Today, we’re diving into the exciting potential that lies ahead—let’s dream big, explore unique opportunities, and start shaping the future of your practice!

Who, what, when, where, and why are your threats? Today, we’re wrapping up our SWOT analysis by pinpointing the challenges that could impact your business—let’s identify the threats so you can stay ahead and keep moving forward!

You’ve completed your first SWOT with DBN!!! Now, we're onto the next step: preparing your DBN Business Portfolio presentation! Get ready for a fun, step-by-step journey as we build out your presentation together.

Get ready to tell your business story! This week, we’ll be walking through each step of building your Business Portfolio Presentation, showcasing your growth and vision as a private practice owner.

Let’s kick off building slides 1-8 of your Business Portfolio Presentation! Today, we’ll focus on laying the groundwork for your business story, including your introduction, offerings, and brand style.

Let’s dive into building slides 9-13 together! Today, we’ll focus on showcasing your ideal client, how you help them, and competitor analysis—using insights from your brand & style questionnaire.

Today, we’re tackling slides 14-17 of your Business Portfolio Presentation! We'll be diving into your SWOT analysis to showcase your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

We're in the home stretch, my friend! Today, you’ll finish building slides 18-20, focusing on your biggest pain points and any final touches, then take a moment to review the entire presentation. Congrats on completing it—rest up, and tomorrow we’ll refine everything together!

This week, we're diving into presentations and giving feedback to each other, and to kick things off, I’ll be your “genuine pig!” Today, watch my ~30-minute virtual presentation, take notes on what worked, what didn’t, and prepare to share your thoughts in our next group session or via email.

Public speaking can feel uncomfortable, but it’s a sign of growth... Today, I’m sharing my journey and tips to help you feel more confident in your presentations!

Understanding your values is key to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Today, we'll reflect on what truly matters to you and how aligning your actions with those values can lead to a more fulfilling private practice lifestyle.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance starts with creating an environment that supports your goals and boundaries... Today, we'll explore simple strategies to make positive habits easier and reduce distractions that hinder your success.

What if you could improve by just 1% every day? This week, we’re discussing how small, consistent changes can lead to significant growth in your private practice over time, reinforcing the idea that cumulative improvements build momentum and foster sustainable change.

While setting goals is important, focusing on your daily systems—the processes and habits that drive your work—truly fuels long-term success. By continuously improving these systems by just 1% each day, you’ll create a sustainable foundation that supports achieving your goals and growing your practice. <3