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The OTs Gone Rogue podcast is hosted by Melissa LaPointe. Join her as she interviews therapists from around the globe about the trials and tribulations of thinking outside the box and going rogue. Tune in to hear stories about overcoming adversity and thinking outside the box in how OTs are monetizing their knowledge and expertise.

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The OTs Gone Rogue podcast is hosted by Melissa LaPointe. Join her as she interviews therapists from around the globe about the trials and tribulations of thinking outside the box and going rogue. Tune in to hear stories about overcoming adversity and thinking outside the box in how OTs are monetizing their knowledge and expertise.

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English


Episodes
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Episode 060 | My Evolving Journey of Yet Again Going Rogue

10/21/2023
🎙️ Exciting news! I'm back with a brand new episode of the podcast! 🎉 In this episode I dive deep into the past 6 months of rapid business growth, sharing my experiences and lessons learned along the way including: 1️⃣ Doubling gross revenue: I discuss how I managed to double my business's gross revenue over a 9-month period and the strategic decisions I made to achieve this impressive growth. 2️⃣ Embracing the CEO role: I reflect on the challenges I faced and the sacrifices I made in order to step into my role as the CEO of my business. I share my journey and the mindset shifts that allowed me to fully own my achievements. 3️⃣ Workflow optimization and systems implementation: I share more on the work I’m continuing to do around improving my workflow, tracking essential metrics, and implementing systems to ensure smoother operations and better outcomes for my clients. If you're a therapist looking to level up your business and make a bigger impact while building a fulfilling life, this episode is for you! Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn practical strategies to flex your entrepreneurial muscles.

Duration:00:33:04

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EPISODE 059 | Navigating the Startup Phase of a Coaching Business

4/18/2023
Welcome to the third episode in our Clinician to Coach Series! In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout. In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about: And remember, it's my mission to get this series into the ears of as many OTs as possible! Meaning if you enjoyed today's episode, please help me to spread the word. Better yet, take a screen shot, post it to Instagram or Facebook and tag our @otsgonerogue account. If you want to connect with me directly, you can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters). You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

Duration:00:42:25

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EPISODE 058 | Coaching Isn’t Therapy and Consulting Isn’t Coaching

4/3/2023
Welcome to the second episode in our Clinician to Coach Series! In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout. In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about: If you enjoy today's episode -- and if you're excited about the rest of this series -- I would love to hear from you! You can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters). You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

Duration:00:53:57

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EPISODE 057 | Pulling Back the Curtain on the Dark Side of Coaching

3/20/2023
Welcome to our Clinician to Coach Series! In this six-part series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout. And we're kicking things off by pulling back the curtain on the dark side of coaching! In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about: If you enjoy today's episode -- and if you're excited about the rest of this series -- I would love to hear from you! You can reach out via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters). You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. If you don't want to miss any future episodes including the upcoming episodes in the series, make sure you're subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And thanks so much for listening to this week's episode of the OTs Gone Rogue podcast!

Duration:00:37:32

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EPISODE 056 | Sales Tactics + Pricing Strategies That More OTs Should Question

3/13/2023
And we're back, pulling back the curtain on yet another area of business that often has some shady things going on... Today we’re going to be talking about sales tactics and pricing strategies that more of us should be questioning as both entrepreneurs AND consumers. In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about (and question): If you're enjoying my "pulling back the curtain" episodes, I would love to hear from you! I think these are important conversations to have, as uncomfortable as they can be... As always, I'm happy to continue the conversation via DM on Instagram @otsgonerogue or by email (simply hit reply to one of our weekly email newsletters). If you resonated with parts of this episode, take a quick screenshot, share it to your IG stories and tag me, @otsgonerogue. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Duration:00:32:44

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EPISODE 055 | When OT Advocacy is the Backbone of Your Recurring Revenue Model With Clarice Grote

3/6/2023
Today we’re rolling out another Rogue Spotlight Interview where we’re featuring an OT who’s thinking outside the box and doing things differently in terms of how they’re using their education and experience to serve their audience. Clarice Grote is an occupational therapist, medicare specialist and health policy consultant based in the United States. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Amplify OT, a company dedicated to educating and encouraging occupational therapy practitioners and students to engage with Medicare policy and advocacy. Now if you’re thinking this episode doesn’t apply to you because you’re not working with medicare or you’re not American, think again. During my interview with Clarice, we’re talking more about her journey as an entrepreneur, her experience with pivoting from an online course to a membership model and the work she’s doing behind the scenes on building out a stronger infrastructure for her business so that it’s more profitable AND sustainable. If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me OR with Clarice, take a quick screenshot and share with us on IG, tag us @otsgonerogue.com and @amplify_ot. To access Clarice's OT Reimbursement Podcast Playlist and Guide, go to: amplifyot.com/playlist To find out more about her membership, go to: amplifyot.com/membership For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast. If you don’t want to miss any future episodes including upcoming episodes in this series, make sure you are subscribed to the OTs Gone Rogue podcast on apple, spotify or stitcher or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Duration:00:37:35

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EPISODE 054 | Are Ascension Models a Load of Crap?

2/27/2023
Today’s episode is an important one because we’re kicking off a series of tough conversations where I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the things I’ve been learning on this journey into the dark side of the online business world. My goal with these types of episodes is two-fold: . Leading to the focus of today's episode, ascension models. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: As always, I'm happy to continue the conversation via DM or email! If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me, take a quick screenshot and share with me on IG, tag me @otsgonerogue.com. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Duration:00:33:09

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EPISODE 053 | How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other OTs

2/20/2023
Have you ever been in a situation where a colleague shares one of their wins -- and while you want to feel happy for them, you instead there's a part of you that cringes on the inside? Or maybe you've had a peer share their successes and instead of feeling inspired, their announcement made you feel bad, like you weren't enough. My friend, you are not alone. Which is why on today's episode, we're doing a deep dive into this idea of comparing ourselves to others, especially in the OT space. In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about: I hope you resonate with parts of this episode and that you're excited for all the great things to come, whether that's our individual achievements or our collective accomplishments as a profession! If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me, take a quick screenshot and share with me on IG, tag me @otsgonerogue.com. You can also connect with me through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Duration:00:15:10

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EPISODE 052 | Connecting OTs Across the Globe, One Research Article At a Time With Sarah Lyon

2/13/2023
Today’s episode is particularly exciting because we’re getting back into the groove with spotlighting other amazing OTs who are on this journey of going rogue. And we're kicking things off with none other than Sarah Lyon. In 2011, Sarah launched OT potential because she realized the incredible need for a reliable source of quality occupational therapy-related content and resources. As you’re going to hear in this interview, Sarah is on a mission. Through her OT Potential platform, she now has a blog, a podcast and a membership-based journal club -- all geared towards helping OT practitioners from around the globe to make a habit of regularly exploring new OT-related research. Later this month, she’s also launching an OT directory, which we talk more about and let me tell you, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to get my name on an OT directory before! Tune into the full episode and you’ll hear us talk about: You can check out Sarah's work by going to https://otpotential.com/ -- and you can use the coupon code ROGUE to get an additional $5 off any of her plans, including the directory that goes live on February 20th. This coupon is valid until the end of April! If you have any feedback, thoughts or questions or if you resonate with anything we shared in today's episode, you can find me on Instagram at @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact. See you next week!

Duration:00:55:10

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EPISODE 051 | Things to Think About Before Entering Into an Affiliate Relationship

2/6/2023
Have you ever thought about being an affiliate for another entrepreneur, where you're promoting their offer in exchange for a commission payment? Or maybe you've thought about taking on affiliate partners for one of your programs or offers? Well, before you take this idea much further, I want you to tune into this episode where I break down eight things to consider before entering into an affiliate relationship. In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about: If you need any help in setting up a successful affiliate system for your offer -- or if you want help in further developing your offer so that you're ready for affiliates, please reach out! And if you have any questions or if you resonate with any of my shares in today’s episode, I would love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Duration:00:31:58

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EPISODE 050 | My Return to In-Person Services: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

1/30/2023
Are you dabbling in the online space and sometimes feel pressured to go “all in” as a Digital CEO? Or maybe you’re offering in-person services and it feels all-encompassing, meaning you’re wondering how you could possibly take on an online revenue stream on the side? Do you ever wonder if you can have the best of both worlds? Well, after being 100% fully online for the last 4.5 years, today I’m pulling back the curtain on my return to in-person services. In this episode you’re going to hear me talk about: If you resonate with any of my shares in today’s episode, don't hesitate to reach out! I always enjoy connecting with people from our Rogue Community! You can find me on Instagram @otsgonerogue, through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or by going to our contact form, https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact.

Duration:00:41:12

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EPISODE 049 | Are You Making Things Harder Than They Need to Be?

1/23/2023
Are there days where you question if you’re making things harder than they need to be? Or maybe there are times where you’re so in the thick of it, that you don’t even realize there might be an easier way… Well, my friend, you are not alone. And on today’s episode, we’re going to shine a light on times in our business journey where we may very well be making things more challenging than they need to be. We’re also going to explore some reasons on why this is and what we can do about it moving forward. If you resonate with this episode and you have a story about a time where you made something harder than it needs to be, I would love to hear about it! Connect with me on IG @otsgonerogue or through our Facebook page @otsgonerogue or better yet, make a post or create a story and share it to your own social media profile, as a way of bringing your audience along on your journey. Don’t forget to tag me so I can be there to cheer you on! And if you have any questions or feedback on the podcast, please don't hesitate to reach out: https://www.otsgonerogue.com/podcast-contact

Duration:00:44:52

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EPISODE 055 | The Business of Going Rogue

1/16/2023
On today's episode, I'm going to be sharing more about The Business of Going Rogue, our flagship program for the Rogue Community. You're going to hear more about: If you resonate in any capacity with this idea of going rogue, you're going to want to tune in for this episode! To learn more about The Business of Going Rogue, go to https://www.otsgonerogue.com/business And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out via Instagram @otsgonerogue or via email hello@otsgonerogue.com

Duration:00:44:30

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EPISODE 048 | Finding Your First Clients as a Pediatric Therapist-Turned-Parent Coach with Kylee Leavitt

1/9/2023
Welcome to the first episode of 2023! We’re kicking the year off by re-introducing our “Coaching Conversations” series where I sit down with one of my students and coach them through challenges or roadblocks in their business that many of our listeners may also be facing. Today I have the pleasure of hosting Kylee Leavitt. Kylee is based out of North Carolina, US and her clinical background is in pediatrics. After experiencing a tough transitional period in her life, she’s now using her own journey with a coach to inspire her work as a parent coach and an educator. I’m so excited to have Kylee on the show as we dig deep into client acquisition & marketing and attempt to answer the question “My website is live and I’m really happy with the offer I've created, now what?” BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER : To check out more of Kylee's work -- and cheer her on as she continues to put herself out there, you can go to her website https://www.kyleeleavitt.com/ or give her a follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyleecleavitt/ If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

Duration:01:03:35

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EPISODE 047 | Mastering the Inner Game of Entrepreneurship

12/20/2022
It’s that time! Welcome to the last OTs Gone Rogue episode of 2022. And while everyone else is looking back on the past year, today I’m reflecting on my journey as an entrepreneur. As I’ve mentioned before on the podcast, I’m a big fan of journaling. My business journal has given me a living document of my entire entrepreneurial journey. This episode is my love letter to entrepreneurship, celebrating the highs, the lows, the wins, and everything in between that makes up this wonderful journey so many of us are on. I can’t wait to hear your take on it! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER : I hope you’ll join us on January 9th as we dive headfirst into 2023 with new weekly episodes all year long! From my family (both in business and biology) to yours, I’m wishing you the happiest of holidays and can’t wait to hear from you soon! If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

Duration:00:24:17

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EPISODE 046 | The Journey from Clinician to Women's Health Coach with Dr. Jessica Drummond

12/6/2022
Today's episode is a combination of many of my passions -- women's health, coaching, mindset AND entrepreneurship. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification. She's passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women’s and pelvic health concerns, as well as educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare. After receiving my Women’s Health Coach Certification a few weeks ago, I’m so excited to bring Dr. Drummond’s two decades of expertise to our OTGR community and I can’t wait to hear what your biggest takeaways are! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER WITH: To check out Jessica's programs, including her Women's Health Coaching Certification, click HERE! And if you want to learn more about the different ways we're supporting OTs in the coaching industry, whether you're just getting started or you're growing a six-figure coaching practice, go to www.otsgonerogue.com/coaching. If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com. Make sure to connect with Dr. Drummond on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth and on Facebook @IntegrativePelvicHealth

Duration:01:09:08

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EPISODE 045 | Going Rogue on Instagram with Courtney Lindblom

11/22/2022
IT'S TIME! As promised, we're officially bringing back our monthly OT spotlight, where we're featuring an amazing OT from our Rogue Community! Let's kick things off with Courtney Lindblom, an Occupational Therapist in the US that started her career in a skilled nursing facility and recently made the transition over to in-patient rehab. She’s also working on mastering the art of social media, sharing her relatable day-to-day struggles, triumphs, and tips with her tens of thousands of followers across multiple platforms. My conversation with Courtney left me smiling from ear to ear and I can’t wait to share it with you! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER : Check out Courtney on Instagram @Courtney_The_OT Need Courtney's OT/OTA Board Exam Study Guide? Want to submit a question or comment for one of our Listener Q+A episodes? Go to https://www.otsgonerogue.com/questions and follow the prompts! If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

Duration:01:04:00

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EPISODE 044 | Transcending Life’s Challenges Through the Power of Podcasting

11/8/2022
It's official, we're celebrating our 50th episode of the podcast! And what better way to celebrate this milestone than by doing a deep dive into the lessons I've carried forward from the last two years, as I navigated many of life's challenges in the public eye. In today's episode, I'm keeping it real and pulling back the curtain on my reflections as a podcaster, including: I then wrap things up by sharing next steps with the podcast and our plans for the next 50 episodes! If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! www.otsgonerogue.com/newsletter And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.

Duration:00:49:16

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EPISODE 043 | Monetizing Your Knowledge Through a Membership with Stu McLaren

10/11/2022
Today, we are diving into this concept of working online, and not just working online, but working online in a way that leverages your time. When it comes to membership communities, Stu McLaren is the membership king. He has this amazing energy, and he's so passionate about not only what he does, but teaching others how to do the same thing as well. Every time I hear Stu speak, or listen in to one of his podcast episodes, I leave with a different level of appreciation for the work that he's doing, the passion that he has, and the level of knowledge on membership models, and after listening to our conversation I hope you feel the same way. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Resources: Sign up for Stu’s FREE workshop HERE! Check out Stu’s podcast HERE! If this episode has inspired or resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’d leave a review and share your biggest takeaways. Or if you’re interested in starting or growing a membership, DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue. And while you’ve got your phone out, you can also connect with Stu on Instagram @stumclaren.

Duration:00:27:55

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EPISODE 042 | When High Performers Need a Reset

9/27/2022
Raise your hand if you’re your own worst critic 🙋‍♀️ As someone whos been on both the giving and receiving end of coaching, I have developed a fairly strong skill set in terms of self-coaching. But what happens when that self-coaching fails to incorporate proper boundaries? This week is all about recognizing when you, as a high performer, are in desperate need of a reset. I was inspired by my own experience as well as hearing what others in my circle are going through so this week we’re really diving deep. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: If this episode has resonated with you in any way, I’d love it if you’d leave a review and share your biggest takeaways. Or DM me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue and share your business journey with me, I’d love to chat with you.

Duration:00:33:40