We're taking a completely unorthodox approach in Episode 43 of the Creative Business Breakdown podcast. Instead of recording together in the same room as we usually do, we're answering some BIG questions about our partnership...separately.If

{Episode 42} From Our Employees' Perspective

Apr 9th, 2019 34m 45s

We're welcoming two special guests to dish what it's really like to be an employee at Music Therapy Connections. Alisabeth Hopper and Laura Mui answer our burning questions about the pros, cons, surprises, and lessons learned since they joined

{Episode 41} We're Hiring! + Celebrating Our Team

Mar 25th, 2019 20m 44s

We're hiring! In case you haven't heard, we are now accepting applications for a FULL-TIME music therapist position at our private practice, Music Therapy Connections. The submission deadline is April 1, so visit the link below to learn more an

{Episode 40} Is It Time to Hire An(other) Employee?

Mar 15th, 2019 28m 18s

One of the biggest challenges of owning a business is knowing if and when it's time to hire an employee. As music therapy business owners, this is not an easy decision to make, especially if you've never hired an employee before.We've learned

{Episode 39} Working Through Overwhelm

Feb 27th, 2019 18m 18s

Being a business owner can feel like riding a rollercoaster: sometimes you're on top of the world with your hands in the air, and other times, you're flying down a steep hill holding on for dear life.At this moment in our business, we're feel

{Episode 38} The Power of Everyday Self-Care

Feb 13th, 2019 20m 22s

When the topic of "self-care" comes up, things like pedicures and bubble baths usually come to mind. And while we love those indulgences from time to time, the most effective self-care is the kind that you can incorporate into your everyday rou

{Episode 37} When It Feels Like January 74th

Jan 30th, 2019 23m 12s

Is it just us, or has this month seemed to last...FOREVER?! The first month of 2019 has been quite the rollercoaster, with plenty of ups, downs and in betweens both personally and professionally.In Episode 37 of the Creative Business Breakdow

{Episode 36} How We're Holding Ourselves Accountable

Jan 10th, 2019 24m 35s

A few days into 2019, we are still feeling super EXCITED (one of the words from our mantra!)and motivated when it comes to the goals we've set for ourselves, both personally and professionally. In Episode 36, we are sharing how things are goi

{Episode 35} Goal Setting for the New Year

Jan 4th, 2019 32m

Happy New Year! We hope 2019 is off to an amazing start for you. We spent the second day of this new year setting business goals based on our new mantra (which we shared in Episode 34), and this year's goal setting day looked and felt a little

{Episode 34} Our Mantra for 2019

Dec 28th, 2018 28m 3s

Happy Holidays! This episode is airing during the week between Christmas and New Year, when we're in full-on prep mode for 2019. Before the ball drops, we wanted to share how we are wrapping up 2018 and getting ready for a fresh start.In Epis

{Episode 33} 2018: Our Year in Review

Dec 18th, 2018 38m 57s

Each year, we create a mantra for our business. 2018 was no exception, and our mantra for this year was "Expansion, Flow and Joy". These 3 words played a huge role in all of the decisions we made, projects we pursued, and culture we cultivated

{Episode 32} Finishing Out the Year Strong and Prepping for 2019

Dec 13th, 2018 38m 8s

December is a challenging month for business owners. With the holidays upon us, keeping our heads in the game and staying on track in these final weeks of the year can feel really difficult. But we know that putting in the work now will help

{Episode 31} Our Boss Vacation (And Why You Should Take One, Too)

Nov 28th, 2018 24m 9s

We recently returned from our boss vacation, and in this episode, we're spilling the beans on how we spent our time on the beach in Florida! We also talk about the planning process, how we made it happen financially, and the effect it had on us

{Episode 30} How Our Business Runs When We're Away

Nov 12th, 2018 20m 3s

As we get ready to take our "boss vacation" later this week, we can't help but celebrate the fact that our business continues to run even when both business owners are out of town. In this episode of the Creative Business Breakdown podcast, w

{Episode 29} Why We're Not Attending Conference

Nov 7th, 2018 20m 8s

November is national conference time in the world of music therapy. For the past many years, we have been amongst 1,000+ attendees at AMTA national conference, but not this year.We did not make that decision lightly, as conference is always s

{Episode 28} Generating Extra Income

Mar 5th, 2018 15m 31s

As business owners in private practice, our income can fluctuate drastically from month to month. This is especially true during months when there are holidays or extended breaks, which means we aren't able to provide services. In Episode 28

{Episode 27} A Look Back at 2017 + Our Mantra for 2018

Jan 20th, 2018 22m 16s

It's the start of a new year, which means it's time for a new mantra! But before we get to that, we wanted to take a look back at our mantra for 2017, and talk about the things we pursued and accomplished in our business as a result. We have

{Episode 26} Biz Chat with Jaime Lawrence

Jan 6th, 2018 42m 34s

In episode 26, we welcome our first-ever guest: Jaime Lawrence, founder and owner of Harmony Garden Music Therapy Services. Jaime shares all the details about starting her business 12 years ago, the evolution of Harmony Garden, and her triumphs

{Episode 25} 2017 AMTA Conference Recap & Highlights

Dec 8th, 2017 27m 3s

One of our big focuses in the super busy month of November was attending the 2017 national music therapy conference in St. Louis. We had a lot of awesome experiences during this conference, and recorded an entire episode all about our highlight

{Episode 24} How to Make Meetings Productive AND Enjoyable

Nov 12th, 2017 27m 26s

We love meetings! As gross as that may sound to most, our meeting time is actually one of the highlights of our week. In fact, we spent most of our day in meetings before recording this podcast episode. We came out of our meeting time feeling e

{Episode 23} Managing Stress and Anxiety

Oct 25th, 2017 32m 16s

Taking care of ourselves, including managing our stress and anxiety, is crucial, especially because we work with so many people in a variety of roles within our business. We cannot fully show up for the other people in our lives unless we are d

{Episode 22} The Role Our Personality Types Play in Work & Life

Oct 12th, 2017 38m 32s

This episode is quite the departure from the topics and content we typically cover. Instead of talking about the nitty gritty business details, we decided to cover one of the more personal topics that has been coming up in the office a LOT late

{Episode 21} Rising From the Ashes

Oct 4th, 2017 32m 40s

This episode is a follow-up to Episode 20, in which we talked about The Summer(s) We Didn't Get Paid. Now we're sharing the BIGGEST change we've ever made in our business: our billing system and how we charge our clients.Making this one chang

{Episode 20} The Summer We Didn't Get Paid

Sep 24th, 2017 32m 46s

We are officially into Season 2 of the Creative Business Breakdown Podcast! We are beyond thrilled to be back, and cannot wait to share our stories and thoughts on so many juicy topics. Today’s topic is no exception. We are talking about some

{Episode 19} Guess Who's Back...Back Again

Sep 7th, 2017 13m 39s

Just popping into your podcast feed to let you know that we're baaaaack! After a 7-month hiatus, we're feeling refreshed and ready to continue sharing our adventures and lessons learned as the owners of a music therapy private practice and teac