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Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Colostrum Harvesting with Elizabeth Montez ILC, IBCLCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.Elizabeth Montez ILC, IBCLC is our guest this month to talk about colostrum harvesting. It's popular on social media, but is there a harmful side to this practice?Elizabeth Montez, pronouns are she/her/kwe is a...2025-07-3011 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahRebroadcast | Taking Risks to grow Your Private PracticeAre you a risk taker or do you tend to overthink before taking action?In this episode, we dive into the nuanced world of risk-taking, particularly in the context of growing a private practice.Leah shares her tendency to be risk-averse and the overthinking spiral that can result from facing risky decisions. Annie, on the other hand, describes herself as someone who jumps into ideas quickly, often figuring things out as she goes. We explore the idea that both cautious planning and spontaneous action require their own forms of bravery and c...2025-07-1524 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Movement with Sheherezad Dubash PT, DPT, RYTEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month we are learning how movement can help your clients become and stay comfortable in their bodies while feeding and pumping with physical therapist Dr. Sheherezad Dubash.Sheherezad (Sherry) Dubash is a board-certified physical...2025-06-1810 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Low Milk Supply with Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCAEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.We are chatting all things low milk supply with Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA, co-author of Making More Milk.Lisa Marasco has been working with breastfeeding mothers for over 35 years and has been Internationally Board...2025-05-2110 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah97 | Annie and Leah get Interviewed!Today we are the ones being interviewed. Julia, a rockstar student in UCSD's Pathway to Lactation program, slid into our DMs to share her journey and fangirl over the podcast (and reminded us that, yes, people actually listen to this thing).The conversation begins with an exploration of a typical workday, punctuated by our varied responsibilities as lactation consultants. We also share what we love about our jobs like baby snuggles and supporting new mothers.But let’s keep it real—our job isn’t all a...2025-04-1526 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah96 | Stocking Your OfficeIn this episode, we take on the high-stakes world of office supply management, because nothing says “thriving professional” like frantically searching for a missing flange insert.We discuss how to stockpile just enough essential supplies without drowning in a sea of unnecessary purchases. Plus where we store them in our small office spaces.But it’s not just about space; it's also about the emotional rollercoaster of supply management. Annie confesses to the soothing yet regrettable power of retail therapy, which once resulted in an office overflowing with p...2025-03-1823 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah94 | Scheduling TetrisToday we are diving into the crazy world of scheduling. From juggling multiple locations to dealing with holiday madness, we are sharing our secrets and survival tactics. Leah explains her scheduling system, which involves multiple providers and locations, and the crucial role that her administrative assistant, Amanda, plays in orchestrating the chaos (and why she should get a raise). Annie explains how she navigates the nuances of handling interns and a recently expanded office schedule by implementing a more automated system to minimize the back-and-forth with her cl...2025-01-1435 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah91 | Well hey there! (It's been a minute)We’re back! Did you miss us?We are reconnecting after a summer break where Leah was recovering from major back surgery, a significant event that shifted not just her physical circumstances but profoundly affected her approach to both life and business. Also, Annie reveals her previous mindset regarding health issues and the unrealistic standards she sets for herself, which led to detrimental consequences. The painful truth is that, too often, we delay seeking medical attention until our conditions require urgent action.“It’s...2024-10-0823 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | Tongue TiedEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we talked with Allison Alexander, LPN IBCLC about the contentious debate surrounding tongue tie. We explore the recent uproar ignited by a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which has set the la...2024-09-1005 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahRebroadcast | How to Become an IBCLCHave you always dreamed of helping families with breastfeeding? In today’s episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie & Leah, we talk about how we became International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, also known as IBCLCs. We discuss the different pathways to becoming eligible to sit for the board exam and break down the biggest things we have learned in the years since we first certified.Annie and Leah break down what it looks like logistically to become certified and bust some myths on what some people might think it ta...2024-08-1326 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahRebroadcast | Pediatrician reports—why bother?It's so important for IBCLCs to be seen as part of the care team for the breastfeeding families we serve. One way we can impact our presence in the care team is to communicate with the other providers working with the breastfeeding family. Today we will discuss what we need to send to the other providers on the care team as well as strategies to make this process effective and efficient. So if you struggle with motivating yourself to write and send pediatrician reports, or if you’re wondering if any...2024-06-1142 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Planning with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLC about planning. She dives into time blocking, setting priorities, learning to say no, and delegating.Each month we host a...2024-05-3005 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah90 | Taking Risks to Grow your Private PracticeAre you a risk taker or do you tend to overthink before taking action?In this episode, we dive into the nuanced world of risk-taking, particularly in the context of growing a private practice.Leah shares her tendency to be risk-averse and the overthinking spiral that can result from facing risky decisions. Annie, on the other hand, describes herself as someone who jumps into ideas quickly, often figuring things out as she goes. We explore the idea that both cautious planning and spontaneous action require their o...2024-05-1425 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Reflux with Cathy Watson GennaEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Cathy Watson Genna about reflux. She dives into what reflux is, the causes of reflux, and strategies for IBCLCs to support families when dealing with reflux....2024-04-2203 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah85 | 5 Years of Lactation Business CoachingWe're taking a trip down memory lane and sharing some hilarious moments from our podcasting journey. Let's just say, it's not always glamorous dealing with breastfeeding challenges!So grab your headphones and get ready for some laughs and insights as we celebrate 5 years of the podcast!“Does it feel good for your clients to pay what they're paying but also does it feel good to work for what we're charging?"In this episode, we will cover:The emotional side of pricing (1:49)The...2023-12-1228 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah83 | Annie Talks Leah Down about ChartingToday, we are chatting about Leah’s charting struggle. Let me tell you, it's been a real headache! We are just dying to find a better, more efficient way to handle it all.We both have had our fair share of charting challenges and we are spilling the beans about it.In this episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of finding the time and focus to get those charts done.“Good enough is good enough.”In this episode, we will cover:The co...2023-09-1223 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah77 | Lactation Work is Not for the Faint of HeartDo you feel that as the CEO of your lactation business, you are wearing way too many hats?As a private practice owner, you have to manage everything from administrative tasks to the marketing of your business. It can be difficult to balance all of these tasks.In today’s episode, we dive into how we juggle the many roles we have to take on in our private practices and how we are managing some better than others.“I get to show up to lactation work...2023-03-1431 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah75 | Planning...and not planningAre you striving to find a balance between setting goals and avoiding New Year's resolutions? Setting goals doesn't have to be a stressful experience!In this episode, we discussed how taking the time to slow down instead of hastily cutting corners can help save time in the long run and the importance of setting aside time to plan.It’s time to rebel against New Year's resolutions pressures and find balance in setting goals for your private practice!“ There isn’t one way to...2023-01-1015 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah74 | The Lactation Client Journey Inside Private PracticeAre you just starting out in private practice (or maybe you are just curious and want a sneak peek behind the scenes of our business)?Well, either way, we are going to explain how our client journey unfolds.Running a lactation private practice is stressful and challenging but it’s also joyful and fulfilling. You can’t have the good without the bad.In this episode, we discuss how we handle our first client interaction, how we set expectations, and how we deal with those chal...2022-12-0634 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | USLCA Workshop: Nurture your Private Practice, Build SustainabilityIn this special bonus episode we are talking all about the USLCA workshop we are hosting called Nurture Your Private Practice, Build Sustainability.We had so much fun hosting this workshop before that we knew we had to bring it back.This workshop is a full day of amazing guest speakers who are going to bring so much value to your business and life. From financial sustainability to energy leadership, we got you covered.If you are ready to uplevel your private practice then join us on Monday, July 18, 2022 to not only learn...2022-07-0708 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah71 | How do we take care of future Annie & Leah?Do you find yourself working really hard right now so that you can give your future self a break?Have you actually taken that break that you promised your future self? (be honest!)We realized that we were doing things to benefit our future selves but then not actually taking advantage of all the things we were doing.In this episode, we discuss how what you do today can help your future self and that you actually need to step into that version of your...2022-07-0525 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah70 | Are online courses for business and marketing worth it?Have you ever gotten swept up in the marketing tactics of online courses and purchased one only to realize that it won’t actually work for your business?We are both guilty of falling prey to the “you have to buy this course in order to grow your business” marketing tactics and it doesn’t feel good. The thing is that most of these online courses aren’t right for lactation consultants or the way we run our private practices. Our clients are already vulnerable and we definitely don’t want...2022-06-0725 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah69 | Different Stresses Families Face and Creative Ways We Can HelpNobody is immune from stress. (If you are, then please tell us your secrets).Everyone experiences life in different ways so everyone has things that stress them that may not be obvious or logical to you. As lactation consultants, sometimes we have to get creative in how we communicate with families.In this episode, we're talking about ways families might be stressed and how can we help them work through that stress.We are giving you our tips and tricks that we use i...2022-05-1021 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah67 | Bouncing Back when Life Issues Impact your Private PracticeSometimes events or issues in our personal lives affect our lives as business owners and IBCLCs. Today we are discussing how to bounce back when these things happen.Let’s be honest, life happens and we can’t always prepare for things that happen but there are some things we can do ahead of time to make sure that our private practices and our clients are taken care of.We are not always in the right mindset to handle these situations when we have an emergency going on or w...2022-04-1232 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah66 | Emotional Side of Taking InsuranceDoes your heart start pounding when you hear the word insurance?It does for us.Maybe it’s because not all insurances even recognize us as providers plus there’s the uncertainty about getting paid.We also worry that money will negatively impact our relationship with our clients. It can be so stressful.In this episode, we discuss the emotional side of insurance and how frustrating it can be.“I get so worried that even talking about money or any st...2022-03-2214 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah65 | Boundaries with high needs clientsWe have all had those clients who seem to always need us and are always texting or emailing us (you know the ones we are talking about).When you first start your lactation business you just want to help everyone even if that means your family and personal life suffer.But as you take on more clients, you have to start setting those boundaries or it leads to frustration and burnout.In this episode, we talk about the boundaries we have set in our private...2022-03-0838 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahRebroadcast | Intentional Time Off with Brandie Mitchell RN, NC-BCBrandie Mitchell, RN, NC-BC was a recent speaker for our USLCA workshop, which was such a success, so we're excited to rebroadcast this episode with her.Do you find time to rest, like truly rest?Because we hate to break it to you but having reality TV on in the background while writing emails doesn’t count as real rest!In this episode, we are talking to Brandie Mitchell, RN, NC-BC about actually taking intentional time off from your business by looking at the cycles in...2022-02-2228 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah64 | Nurture SustainabilityYou want your private practice to be sustainable but where do you begin?We want to let you in on a little secret, nurturing your business is actually not just about your business. It’s also about nurturing yourself.You have to pour into yourself because behind the business is a person. As a lactation consultant, you've been called to do something amazing in the world, and being able to come at that from a place of wholeness and strength, only happens when you take care of yourself fi...2022-02-0824 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah63 | Am I a Terrible Lactation Consultant?Have you ever said I’m a terrible lactation consultant?We have!It doesn't matter how long you have been in your private practice, we all have those moments that make us feel like we don’t know what we are doing.We want you to know that you are not alone in feeling this way so, in this episode, we are sharing what makes us feel like terrible lactation consultants and tips on how we deal with those negative thoughts.“Everything that h...2022-01-2539 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP62 | What we're looking forward toHappy New Year!Can you believe that it’s 2022 already? It seems so crazy that we crossed into another year.The pandemic has changed our lactation private practices so much but not all of it was bad. It has actually given us new ideas on how we want to run our businesses and serve our clients.In this episode, we are going over what we are looking forward to in 2022 and what we are ready to leave behind.“Here we are two year...2022-01-1119 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP61 | Reflections on 10 Years as an IBCLCWe can not believe that it has been 10 years since we became IBCLCs!No matter how long you’ve been in business, it’s important to always reflect on what you’ve learned and how you will keep growing.In this episode, we are doing just that! We are talking about how our businesses have grown, what we would have done differently, and the danger of thinking you have learned it all. “I wish I'd recognized that the only person I needed to prove s...2021-12-2125 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP59 | Dreaming BIG for your private practiceWhere do you see your lactation private practice in ten years? If you haven't thought about it don't worry, in the beginning sometimes just focusing on the newness of your practice fills you up. But there may come a day where you start to daydream about the potential and possibilities of your private practice.In this episode, we are giving you our top tips on how you can dream of where you want your business to be and what to do with all those ideas in your brain. (H...2021-11-2331 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP58 | The pressure to do it allWhy do we feel the pressure to do it all? You hear the word hustle a lot in the entrepreneur space. But does the hustle actually help us as private practice lactation consultants?In this episode, we’re talking about the messages about hustle we’re hearing from business gurus and on social media and whether they’re helpful for having a healthy and thriving private practice.(Spoiler alert: we think naps might help us reach our goals, too.)“Let's not think...2021-11-0931 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP57 | Nurture Your Private Practice, Expand the Circle of Care (part 2)What does expanding your circle of care mean? What does it look it?Treating your practice as a business is not just good for you, but it’s good for the families you take care of. This includes finding support so the burden of nurturing your business is not solely on you.There’s no way to be a hundred percent independent in your business so building that foundation of support at the beginning of your business is important. The goal is to have a compassionate and sustainable priv...2021-10-2628 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP 56 | Nurture Your Private Practice: Expand the Circle of Care (part 1)You are passionate about the clinical work you do but sometimes you can get so focused on your clients that you forget you need to nurture your business also. You didn’t become a lactation consultant because you wanted to be an entrepreneur - but here you are!We didn’t start out with a business mindset, both of us were just excited about the opportunity to help more families. It was a hard lesson to learn that we can’t just serve our clients, but that we also need to run a...2021-10-1226 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahRebroadcast | Life Hacks for #IBCLCLIFEFor IBCLCs, being able to do things faster and with less stress translates to a better job done. That’s why we’ve dedicated this entire episode to discussing life hacks designed to introduce more ease into your private practice.Through our time building and growing our private practices, we’ve identified a number of areas where we’ve been slowed down, distracted, disrupted, or ignored our physical needs… but we’ve also come up with simple daily solutions that keep us on track and working at our best (many of which take u...2021-07-2041 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo: Deeper Dive in Private Practice With Shelly Taft, LPN, IBCLC, ISE, CBEThe Lactation Business Coaching Deeper Dives feature experts from inside and outside of lactation sharing their wisdom, insight, and practical hands-on tips. Enjoy this free 10-minute sample with our June guest, Shelly Taft LPN, IBCLC, CBE, ISE.Shelly runs a busy practice just outside Boston, MA. She created and is the host of The Baby Pro Podcast and founder of The Baby Pro Bistro, a unique membership site for new and expecting parents. Shelly also crawls through mud under barb wire for fun and I bet she'll answer questions about that, too.2021-06-1112 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 55 | Sparking Joy with a PP Cleanout‘Sparking joy’ became a nationwide sensation after clutter consultant Marie Kondo’s show Tidying Up landed on Netflix in 2019. Her de-cluttering KonMari method is based on the idea that you should throw away anything that doesn’t bring you joy —and this method isn’t just effective for de-cluttering your home, but your private practice workflow as well!Are there aspects of your private practice that don’t bring you joy? Do they leave you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? Are they taking up space that could create room for exciting new opportunit...2021-05-2525 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 54 | Supporting self care and boundaries in your practiceLife is stressful enough. As you may know, life as a business owner is even more stressful.While many people think of self-care as spa days or long yoga classes, effective self-care doesn’t have to take up an entire afternoon or cost you any money. There are many small things that you can fit into your schedule each day to maintain a healthy balance and keep you calm and centered.This episode is all about reducing (and preventing) stress through easy-to-implement self-care hacks. We share our top ti...2021-05-1126 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 52 | Organizing your home office“Organized” can mean a range of things. You could have everything in your office down to your pens organized by type, color, and function. You could have a perfectly organized filing system and a chaotic decorating scheme. Or you could have a gorgeously minimalist office aesthetic… and messy desk drawers. What’s important is that the systems and setups you put in place work for you. When organizing your office, you should have one major goal in mind: making it easier for you to do your very best work in that space...2021-04-1321 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 51 | Ask the Expert: Joselyn Martinez, BookkeeperA skilled bookkeeper not only inputs your transactions, but can help you cut costs, improve cash flow, and unlock opportunities for growth.A bookkeeper with experience in your industry will know the regulations and standards that need to be followed and will actually be able to save you money at tax time. Your tax accountant will charge you a lot of money to fix inaccurate books – often more than it would cost to hire a part-time bookkeeper!Bookkeeper Joselyn Martinez is a self-proclaimed numbers nerd. Four years ago, sh...2021-03-3020 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 50 | Budgeting & TaxesWhile there are always parts of running a business that some people will love more than others, most people can agree on one thing: tax season is a pain.But it doesn’t need to be. There are things that you can do to make tax season run much more smoothly for your practice.From setting up systems and accounts to choosing your business structure, to dealing with financial complexity, this episode is a primer for getting your practice through tax time with fewer headaches. “How c...2021-03-1627 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 49 | Amanda Sherwin on Working with a Virtual AssistantBehind every great lactation consultant is an incredible administrative assistant.Our guest for this episode is Amanda Sherwin, the owner of The LC's Concierge, a virtual administrative business that provides services dedicated to meeting the needs of lactation professionals working in private practice.Amanda used skills acquired through her past careers as an elementary school teacher and camp director to help her build her business. She was drawn into the lactation world through her decision to breastfeed her two beautiful children – a choice that she made the moment sh...2021-02-2329 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 48 | Hiring an Administrative AssistantIt takes a village to run a thriving practice and hiring an administrative assistant is a crucial step toward building the business of your dreams.Hiring a great admin pays off financially but also emotionally, as you’re able to focus on the tasks within your skillset. This helps you feel less drained and more fulfilled and allows you to provide better care to your clients.Leah has worked with admins for nearly seven years, and they have handled all aspects of her business apart from the clinical wo...2021-02-0923 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus Rebroadcast | Launching Your Lactation BusinessIn this rebroadcast of our first episode of Lactation Business Coaching, hosts Annie Frisbie IBCLC and Leah Jolly IBCLC talk about the unique challenges of starting a business as a private practice lactation consultant. They go into how hard it is to charge money for something you’d do for free and how to make peace with the inevitable expenses involved in starting a business. Leah and Annie know how much you want to be both compassionate and financially viable because they face this tension in their own private pra...2021-01-2636 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 47 | Achieving Your Business Related GoalsThis episode is the second installment of our Business-Related Goals podcast exploration. In Episode 45: Setting Business-Related Goals, we unpacked the ways in which we can use the SMART goal setting strategy to create the light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode, we discuss the ways in which we build the tunnel to get to that light. Learn how Annie and Leah have used systematic thinking to break big goals into smaller, more palatable tasks and how this strategy has helped them feel more successful, less overwhelmed, and has ultimately led to...2021-01-0521 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 46 | Pinterest with Missy CampbellWe love Pinterest - we’ve used it as a way to keep those picture-perfect ideas for classroom parties, favorite outfits, and delectable recipes. It keeps everything neatly organized and easily accessible. What we did not realize is that some savvy consultants and business people are harnessing Pinterest on an entirely different level. Turns out, Pinterest isn’t just a useful virtual filing cabinet, it also holds the capability to create community, is a fantastic way to educate, and it can create traffic to your business. The bonus is it is FREE! On...2020-12-2225 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 45 | Setting Business GoalsMost of us in private practice set out with the goal to help parents and babies breastfeed. All of a sudden, we find we have a private practice business in our hands. And just like those bundles of joy in the arms of the parents with which we work radiate endless potential, our business pulses with a similar potential for growth and a life of its own. Goals begin to ruminate and make their voices known. Which goal to grow? Which to hold on to until another date? This can be especially difficult when...2020-12-0828 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 43 | Follow Up StrategiesOn today’s episode, Annie and Leah break down for us what their follow-up strategies look like and how they’ve gotten to places where it works for them and their business. They discuss pricing, how to set the expectations with your clients, and how work/life balance comes into play. Annie shares with us how she has worked through her pricing model to include follow-up care with different types of clients. We also learn about some of the systems Leah uses and how she has made those work for her daily clien...2020-11-1030 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 42 | Tiara Caldwell on Social MediaYou know that the families who need us are using social media to find us, and having a presence is so important. But putting yourself out there on social media can feel so overwhelming. You're unsure where to start, especially with the million other daily professional tasks and personal responsibilities taking up so much time. We're right there with you!That's why we're so excited about this podcast episode with lactation consultant, doula, and social media expert Tiara Caldwell LPN, IBCLC. She runs through the different social media platforms, the way...2020-10-2726 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 41 | Combining Virtual Visits + In-Person CareFew of us could have foreseen how the landscape of our practices would change so abruptly last spring. Many of us found ourselves scrambling to develop new protocols and explore the nuances of telehealth while also managing massive changes in our personal lives. It's been more than half a year, and we thought it was time for us to sit and reflect with all of you about how we can combine virtual tools with the tried and true in-person visits most of us love. We'll dig into time management, pricing, usage of each type...2020-10-1322 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 39 | How to Become an IBCLCHave you always dreamed of helping families with breastfeeding? In today’s episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie & Leah, we talk about how we became International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, also known as IBCLCs. We discuss the different pathways to becoming eligible to sit for the board exam and break down the biggest things we have learned in the years since we first certified.Annie and Leah break down what it looks like logistically to become certified and bust some myths on what some people might think it takes to be...2020-09-1526 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 38 | Stocking Your Consult BagToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Stocking Your Consult Bag." The episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, and things have changed since then, but as home visits will always be a part of the lactation private practice landscape this episode was deemed worth running. Annie and Leah talk about their own home visit consult bags and how they have greatly shifted throughout the years to what they have now. They talk about how each of their vastly different commutes impacts the style of...2020-06-3026 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahSafety Policies for In-Person Visits with Bryna Sampey, IBCLC [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Annie & Leah interview lactation consultant, doula, and educator Bryna Sampey IBCLC about her policies and safety procedures for in-person consults. Bryna shares with us how she protects her clients and team, as well as the role telehealth plays in caring for families and working with lactation interns. We cover sanitization, personal protective equipment (PPE), and managing all of the complicated emotions that come up when thinking about in-person services when the world feels so scary.Bryna Sampey is an educator, mentor, lactation consultant...2020-06-2628 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBlogging for IBCLC’s with Rachel O'Brien, IBCLC [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Annie & Leah interview Rachel O’Brien, IBCLC about blogging, and how she uses it to complement her private practice. Rachel shares her process of creating blog posts and how that has changed over the years. We learn how we can make blogging work for us and our businesses, and why it’s not as intimidating as we might think.Rachel O’Brien is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who earned her Master of Arts degree in human lactation in 2015. Rachel prides hersel...2020-06-1921 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP 37 | Prenatal VisitsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Prenatal Visits". Annie and Leah dive into what prenatal visits mean to them and if either of them offers it as a service. Leah shares her motivation tip for us today around not feeling the pressure and guilt of offering every service under the sun as lactation consultants. They talk about how offering prenatal classes in your community could be a great way to market your business and develop rapport with clients before the baby even arrives. We learn s...2020-06-1622 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahUsing Podcasts to Tell Your Story with Rob Scheerbarth from Podcast Rocket [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Annie & Leah interview Rob Scheerbarth of Podcast Rocket about his journey of starting a podcast agency with his wife, and how they help brands share their stories and expand their marketing efforts to a world where your ideal clients are already listening. Rob Scheerbarth is the Creative Director at Podcast Rocket, the podcasting agency he started with his wife. He’s always loved telling stories and that’s why he originally got involved with video games, because the idea of being able to tel...2020-06-1220 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP36 | Our Favorite Books for Business, Entrepreneurship & Private PracticeToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Our Favorite Books for Business, Entrepreneurship & Private Practice". Annie and Leah uncover some of the top books they have been loving related to having a private practice, and other business and entrepreneurial style topics. They talk about which books they go back to time and time again, and which ones have been on their “to-read” list for a while. They also talk about the best and easiest ways to realistically bring more reading into our everyday lives...2020-06-0227 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahCoordinating Referrals Virtually with Dr. Amy Schecter, MD, IBCLC [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]Today Annie’s talking with breastfeeding medicine specialist Dr. Amy Schecter, MD, IBCLC about how we can be coordinating care for in-person services such as frenotomy while working with families virtually. She inspires us to remember that families are the decision makers, and that even virtually we can offer support and information that empowers them to meet their own goals.Dr. Amy Schecter graduated from Brown University with a BS in psychology and MS and medical science and an MD. She began her training in general surgery, but after having her fi...2020-05-2922 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahCaring for Yourself While Pivoting Your Business with Brandie Mitchell, RN [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]You started out with one business model, but for one reason or another, you’ve had to make a shift. Maybe you’re adding a new service, or maybe you’re pivoting in an entirely different direction. Either way, transition is a challenge, and you need to make sure you’re giving yourself extra love to get it all done.In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Leah interviews Brandie Mitchell, RN about her experience of pursuing a career and field she never thought she would see herself in - nurse co...2020-05-2224 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP35 | 10 Tips for Virtual VisitsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "10 Tips for Virtual Visits.” From prepping yourself to get into the right headspace to setting up your space and having the right tools ready to tech tips and best practices, Annie and Leah have ideas for every aspect of your consult workflow to best maximize every second for the benefit of the family on the other end.“You know, where you're adapting to a new situation, they're really hampered right now because of the conditions and maybe even what they...2020-05-1928 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahSupporting Exclusive Pumping and Relactating Families with Nichelle Clark, CBS [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Annie & Leah interview Nichelle Clark, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, about her amazing story of relactation during the pandemic. Nichelle offers valuable insights on how lactation consultants can support families who are providing their babies with expressed milk. As Nichelle puts it, “Pumping is breastfeeding” and Annie & Leah are here for it!Nichelle Clark, CBS is the owner of Sunshine and Rainbows Lactation Services. Nichelle’s journey is unique in that not only did she solely pump for 17 months, but she has started relactation during the pa...2020-05-1524 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP34 | Why We're Falling in Love With Virtual VisitsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Why We’re Falling in Love with Virtual Visits." They talk about some ideas for moving forward with your private practice, continuing to help families, even if you're doing something you've never done before if this is your first time doing virtual visits.Annie and Leah also talk about how these virtual visits don’t have to be the reaction to what’s going on and something we're forced into doing. We can take this opportunity to start to seek o...2020-05-0530 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahTaking In Person Services Virtual with Amber McCue [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]We're stepping outside the lactation world to talk with Amber McCue, owner of Three Boudoir, an in-person photography business that recently went virtual.Amber is the founder of Amber McCue.com where she consults with small business owners on their growth. She is also the co-founder of threeboudoir.com and thevirtualphotoshoot.com. Amber has a talent for overcoming obstacles and helping others do the same.We talked with Amber about her thought process in creating and marketing these new offers and got insights that we could easily translate...2020-04-2925 minLactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahUsing your website to reach your ideal client [REBROADCAST]We feel like we're updating our websites every other day as we add new services in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since so many of you may be doing the same, we thought we'd rebroadcast our episode all about website creation.As a private practice IBCLC your website is usually the first contact your prospective clients will have with you and your business. Making your website easy to navigate and quickly get the necessary information is essential for a new and tired parent. In this episode, Leah and Annie share...2020-04-2139 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP33 | Policies and Procedures for Lactation Private PracticeToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Policies and Procedures for Lactation Private Practice". They talk about its importance, from training new hires to ensuring your own well-being to render the best service possible.Annie and Leah also talk about the most efficient tools they use to share procedures and organize: Loom videos and Annie's Workbook. If you are feeling stress or anxiety about your private practice, this might be the best time to review which of your policies actually work for you."...2020-03-2025 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah32 | Working with Referral SourcesToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Working with Referral Sources." Having referrals works both ways: it is a priority to service your clients when you are not available and it is also important to cultivate a relationship with others to become a trusted referral for their own business.Annie and Leah share their own personal strategies to gain referral sources, as well as help colleagues to position themselves to become the go-to referral of their area. They also discuss the ethics of a...2020-03-1024 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahWorking with Referral SourcesToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Working with Referral Sources." Having referrals works both ways: it is a priority to service your clients when you are not available and it is also important to cultivate a relationship with others to become a trusted referral for their own business.Annie and Leah share their own personal strategies to gain referral sources, as well as help colleagues to position themselves to become the go-to referral of their area. They also discuss the ethics of a referral relationship and how easy it is to...2020-03-0323 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahLactation in the Office: Pros and ConsThis episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Is an Office Right for Your Lactation Practice?" There are several options to move into an office setting as an IBCLC, from setting up in a physician's office to sharing an office space to building your own home office.Of course, there are pros and cons to each office setting. It would be wise to evaluate on a quarterly basis to see which option is best for you or if an office setting is even the best fit for your business."So I...2020-02-1821 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah31 | Lactation in the Office: Pros and ConsThis episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Is an Office Right for Your Lactation Practice?" There are several options to move into an office setting as an IBCLC, from setting up in a physician's office to sharing an office space to building your own home office.Of course, there are pros and cons to each office setting. It would be wise to evaluate on a quarterly basis to see which option is best for you or if an office setting is even the best...2020-02-1822 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah30 | Why IBCLCs Need TherapyToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Why IBCLCs Need Therapy." There are so many layers of challenges, from staying ahead at the clinical level to compassion fatigue to conflict with third parties, that self-care has become a primary concern.The good news is that there are many healthy coping mechanisms and strategies, such as leaning on a trusted support team to seeking therapy from mental health professionals. Getting the help we need improves our stress levels and, by default, makes us more effective in providing...2020-02-0425 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahHow Not to Panic When You Make a MistakeIn this episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah talk about all those moments when things do not go as planned and how to work around them. From minor issues like calling a baby by the wrong name to more major problems like wrecking your scale during a consult, Annie and Leah share some real life disasters that they had to deal with and, by the end of it, the solutions they came up with right at that moment. They also explore another important life lesson in all this which is learning to gi...2020-01-2134 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah29 | How Not to Panic When You Make a MistakeIn this episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah talk about all those moments when things do not go as planned and how to work around them. From minor issues like calling a baby by the wrong name to more major problems like wrecking your scale during a consult, Annie and Leah share some real life disasters that they had to deal with and, by the end of it, the solutions they came up with right at that moment. They also explore an...2020-01-2135 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahLife Hacks for #IBCLCLIFEToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is all about life hacks. For IBCLC's, being able to do things faster and with less stress translates to a better job done.As an IBCLC, there are several key aspects where life hacks shine—from taking care of your body to managing your business logistics to nurturing your emotional and spiritual needs, there are ways to get around the overwhelm and make sure you tick off everything from that list."What's the next right move that I can do? What's right here in front of...2020-01-0740 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah28 | Life Hacks for #IBCLCLIFEToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is all about life hacks. For IBCLC's, being able to do things faster and with less stress translates to a better job done.As an IBCLC, there are several key aspects where life hacks shine—from taking care of your body to managing your business logistics to nurturing your emotional and spiritual needs, there are ways to get around the overwhelm and make sure you tick off everything from that list."What's the next right move that I...2020-01-0741 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahFinding Confidence, Not Putting Classes to Sleep, and Tech Challenges - Listener QuestionsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah features three interesting and practical questions that were asked by the podcast's listeners.From actionable tips to becoming an IBLC, to learning your audience for the best teaching strategies, to fixing processes when switching to a new EHR, this episode is dedicated to improving your experience as a current and future IBCLC."I am telling you, it is so hard to move from one (EHR) that you're already using to another one. That can be for many different reasons. Sometimes it's pricing, sometimes it's about...2019-12-2439 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah27 | Finding Confidence, Not Putting Classes to Sleep, and Tech Challenges - Listener QuestionsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah features three interesting and practical questions that were asked by the podcast's listeners.From actionable tips to becoming an IBLC, to learning your audience for the best teaching strategies, to fixing processes when switching to a new EHR, this episode is dedicated to improving your experience as a current and future IBCLC."I am telling you, it is so hard to move from one (EHR) that you're already using to another one. That can be for many different...2019-12-2440 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah26 | Goal Setting in a Lactation ConsultAs a lactation consultant, your role in goal-setting is to be a coach, cheering your clients on and pointing them in the direction of the path they want to take. While you have the advantage of experience that they don’t, it would be counterproductive for you to dictate how they should do things and what their goals should be. Be someone who your clients can rely on to provide objective guidance and problem-solving while empowering them to build the family relationship they want.“We are so dedicated to he...2019-12-1043 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah25 | Educating Families, Healthcare Providers, and Communities about LactationPeople don’t know what they don’t know about breastfeeding. As a lactation consultant, you have the unique opportunity to educate families, other healthcare providers, and members of your community about the different feeding methods. By increasing awareness and understanding for breastfeeding, chestfeeding, formula feeding, and supplementation, you are making your job easier down the road when people feel more comfortable coming to you for help when they feel they need it.“You’re building a community that values infant feeding and values continuing education about lactation…creating a...2019-11-2734 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah24 | Creating Safe Spaces for You and Your Clients During Lactation Home VisitsWhen a family reaches out to you for a home visit to help them with breastfeeding/chestfeeding or other lactation-related concerns, it’s natural to want to take some precautions to protect your own safety in an unfamiliar situation with someone you’ve never met before. Our clients also need to feel safe with us because if they don’t trust us, we can’t help them. You are coming to them at a raw and vulnerable time and you want to come across as someone who is understanding and accepting of them w...2019-11-1248 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah22 | Diversifying Your Lactation Private PracticeBy diversifying – opening up multiple channels of income within – your lactation consulting business, you are building yourself a sturdy foundation to prepare for lean market times while connecting with more families. This could include accepting both insurance and self-pay clients, writing a course or book, creating a resource or piece of merchandise for others to purchase, or developing continuing education. The sky’s the limit!“We can use our passions for more things.” In this episode, we will cover:Diversification in business essentially means opening up multiple ch...2019-10-1541 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah20 | Productivity for Lactation Private PracticeAs a lactation consultant, you’re keeping track of so much. Client care, running a business, keeping up with social media, and staying current with your clinical training can become overwhelming, and sometimes important things slip through the cracks. Leah and Annie share the techniques they use to get organized and increase productivity to align their personal and business priorities to free up mental space and enjoy work and life.“I do think it’s important for us to think about the things that we do want to have ba...2019-09-1738 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah19 | Even Lactation Consultants Need a VacationLactation consultants are especially prone to burnout because our work is so intense. It can be hard to disconnect from your clients and from your business, but it’s essential to recognize the importance of taking regular breaks. In this episode of the Lactation Business Coaching Podcast, Leah and Annie offer practical steps to take when you’re prepping for your vacation.“Burnout affects the families that we’re caring for.” In this episode, we will cover:Burnout is real. It’s just not physically...2019-07-1629 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah18 | 3 Ways to Collaborate with other IBCLCsWhether you’re in solo private practice or feeling ready to expand into a group practice, making local connections with other IBCLCs and lactation helpers is good for you and good for the families you serve.Why go it alone when community and collaboration can strengthen your skills and combat compassion fatigue? In this episode of the Lactation Business Coaching podcast, Annie & Leah share three ways you can grow your local connections and create more opportunities for all of you. From informal to formal, there’s something in here...2019-07-0228 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah17 | Home Consult Bags, Office Visit Efficiency, and Feeling like a Know-Nothing Newbie: Listener Questions!Annie and Leah have more listener questions in this episode of the Lactation Business Coaching podcast. From what’s in their home consult bags to running an office visit when you don’t have all the time in the world, they’ll share what works and what doesn’t in their own private practices. And if you’re a new IBCLC wondering if you’re ready to launch your practice, they’ve got some special words just for you.“You can’t do this on your own, you need other people a...2019-06-1834 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah16 | Coffee, Social Media, Working with Referrals, and Handling Payments: Listener Questions!Do you bring your coffee inside? What do you do when someone tags you on social media? What happens when the doctor disagrees with you? And finally—when is the best moment in the visit to take payment? Annie and Leah respond to some truly great listener questions about things that only lactation consultants will relate to.“We don't diagnose, we say what we see and explain what we're seeing.” In this episode, we will cover:How not to be a jerk: Learn from Ann...2019-06-0441 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah15 | Care Plans Can Be the Heart and Soul of Your Lactation Private PracticeWhen you leave a lactation consult, you have no idea what will happen next, because it’s entirely up to that individual family. But by providing your clients with a clear, detailed, and rich care plan, you can guide them towards meeting their infant feeding goals, whatever those may be. A good lactation care plan increases client self-efficacy and improves health outcomes for parents and babies, and learning how to maximize this powerful tool is critical to the success of your private practice.From choosing your resources to the most effective de...2019-05-2143 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah14 | Financial Real Talk: When You’re An IBCLC And Business OwnerAnnie and Leah got into this business because they love caring for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. That skill doesn’t always coincide with business and financial savvy. If you can relate, they’ve got you covered.In this episode, they share their advice, tips, and experiences for creating a successful business and staying on top of your finances. From business expenses to taxes, Annie and Leah are diving in deep for this Financial Real Talk.“You CAN grow a sustainable business with sustainable income” In this...2019-05-0746 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah13 | What Do You Wish You Knew When You First Started Out?Are you new to the independent IBCLC practice? This episode is for you!Being an entrepreneur is tough work and it takes a brave soul. Go you for venturing out there! But how do you get things moving forward as a new business?We’re here to share what we wish we’d known when we started in order to help you along in your own journey. We’re touching on three main areas that we feel are essential to building and growing your business.“I would...2019-04-2337 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah12 | What Actually Happens During a Home Visit with a Lactation Consultant?Leah and Annie take you through their individual routines for home visits. Home visits are personal and relational and it’s important to create a safe and comfortable environment for your clients. If you’ve ever wondered how another lactation consultant runs a home visit, this is your chance to be a fly on the wall.“Home visits have my heart” In this episode, we will cover:The difference between Home Visits vs Office VisitsAn Insider’s Look at Home Visits in NYC - Annie take...2019-04-0951 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah11 | Imposter Syndrome: When You Think You’re a Terrible IBCLCHave you ever wondered when everyone around you is going to realize that you’re the worst lactation consultant on the planet? Well, we have! It’s called imposter syndrome, and we’re pretty sure this is going to be a terrible episode on the topic where you figure out we have no idea what we’re talking about.“Reflecting on our wins in the past is way more helpful than trying to push yourself into an unknown future” In this episode, we will cover:What...2019-03-2634 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah10 | The Delicate Balance: Personal and Professional TimeWhen you have a private practice, it’s so easy for your work life to bleed into your home life. Finding a rhythm for your days can help prevent you from working all the time. In today’s episode, Annie & Leah share their own schedules and give ideas for finding the right time for all the personal and professional things you need to do.“Don’t forget about the power of a little bit of white space”In this episode, we will cover:A Day in the...2019-03-1253 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah8 | Compassion fatigue and the IBCLCOverwork, compassion fatigue, burnout. It’s a common cycle for anyone in a helping profession, and it feels especially intense for lactation consultants because the stakes are so high—I mean, we’re working with babies who can’t eat! Compassion fatigue is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be the end of you."If you don’t take care of yourself there won’t be anyone to take care of the families that need you" In this episode, we will cover:What to do when...2019-02-1242 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah7 | Setting your fees: Charge what you’re worth, and make yourself worth itIn this episode, Annie and Leah talk about the tough topic of setting your fees for your private lactation practice.It’s so important to know your worth as a business owner and to represent that fairly within your specific market. Once you’ve set your rate, you can begin working towards long-term goals for your business as a whole."You are literally changing the world! If you can’t own your worth, no one will" In this episode, we will cover:How do you...2019-01-2943 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahUsing your website to reach your ideal clientAs a private practice IBCLC your website is usually the first contact your prospective clients will have with you and your business. Making your website easy to navigate and quickly get the necessary information is essential for a new and tired parent. In this episode, Leah and Annie share their resources for online scheduling, HIPAA compliance, website design, and more.“You never want people leaving your website while they’re still deciding if they want to work with you” In this episode, we will cover:How to make...2019-01-1539 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah5 | Pediatrician reports—why bother?It's so important for IBCLCs to be seen as part of the care team for the breastfeeding families we serve. One way we can impact our presence in the care team is to communicate with the other providers working with the breastfeeding family. Today we will discuss what we need to send to the other providers on the care team as well as strategies to make this process effective and efficient. So if you struggle with motivating yourself to write and send pediatrician reports, or if you’re wondering if anyone eve...2019-01-0241 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah4 | How to boost your skills as a solo private practice lactation consultantThe world of lactation is constantly changing and evolving which means it’s critical to be up to date on current practices as well as always working to hone and improve your skills. Continuing education is critical not just for improving your clinical skills, but for the networking opportunities gained from connecting with other lactation consultants. In this episode, Annie and Leah share strategies for reaching out, getting support, and finding community.“You’re never too far in your career that you can’t learn from someone else” 2018-12-1842 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah3 | Too Busy, Too Slow: The Goldilocks Paradox of Lactation Consultants in Private PracticeIn this episode, Leah and Annie are talking about the ever-present swinging pendulum of busy-ness as the owner of your private practice. They open up about the emotional and financial implications of both the busy and the lean times and how important it is to know that you’re not alone in this struggle. Leah and Annie both share their own perspectives and unique ways of tackling this trend and how to make the most of your downtime so you are continuing to grow your business.“You’re not exp...2018-12-0438 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah2 | How to set appropriate limits with your lactation clients without compromising follow-upIn this episode, Annie and Leah discuss the importance of setting clear follow-up policies to protect and guard your private practice and your personal life, as well as help your clients reach self-efficacy and get the care they truly need. It can be difficult to say no or to step back when a client is having difficulty, but most times, it’s what you both need to achieve your client’s goals. Catering to a client’s anxiety can lead to even more panic or prevent your client from seeking the care th...2018-11-2338 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah1 | Launching Your Lactation BusinessIn this episode of Lactation Business Coaching, hosts Annie Frisbie IBCLC and Leah Jolly IBCLC talk about the unique challenges of starting a business as a private practice lactation consultant. They go into how hard it is to charge money for something you’d do for free and how to make peace with the inevitable expenses involved in starting a business. Leah and Annie know how much you want to be both compassionate and financially viable because they face this tension in their own private practices.“No one is go...2018-11-0536 min