The summer slump in therapy practices creates financial stress as client sessions and revenue decrease during the warmer months. Smart planning and specific strategies can transform this challenging time into an opportunity for growth while ensuring financial stability.
• Summer brings disrupted routines for clients and therapists alike
• Clients view summer as a natural time to pause therapy, similar to school breaks
• Proactively communicate with clients about the importance of maintaining therapy consistency
• Compare therapy breaks to the "summer slide" in education where progress is lost
• Get clients' travel schedules in advance to minimize surprise cancellations
• Open your calendar further in advance to secure client commitments
• Consistently enforce cancellation policies during summer months
• Discuss summer plans with clinicians to forecast revenue accurately
• Use extra time during slower months to improve marketing and create content
• Create a "Summer Slump Fund" by saving 5-10% during profitable months
• Analyze your revenue patterns to determine exactly how much to save
Schedule a free call with our team at therapybusinesspod.com to create a money system that eliminates summer financial stress and provides consistent income year-round.
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