Latest Drmelvinvarghese Podcast Episodes
298: 10 Lessons Learned from a Successful Cohort-Based Course Launch
Selling the Couch - January 27, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show covers lessons I have learned from launching a successful cohort-based course (CBC). The process takes a lot of work but is very rewarding, so if a CBC is in your future, don’t miss this episode. You’ll Learn: ● How I launched my first online course, The Healthcasters, in 2015, ev...
297: 3 Tips To Significantly "Wow" Your Telehealth Videos
Selling the Couch - January 20, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show covers a topic that always brings out the nerd in me. If you are an STC regular, then you know the importance I place on my video and audio gear. With the future of our field being that telehealth is here to stay, a quality home studio setup can help you stand out in your field. For...
296: Where Should I Focus My Online Course Marketing?
Selling the Couch - January 13, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsOne of the new things for STC this year is the incorporation of coaching calls into the podcast from time to time. Join us for a glimpse into today’s coaching call about online courses. Our Featured Guest for today’s coaching call Heather McKenzie, LCMHCS Heather McKenzie came through Online ...
295: Avoid These 3 Mistakes The Average Investor Makes
Selling the Couch - January 06, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsI’m excited to begin a new year and a new season with you! While we were on the holiday break, STC hit a huge milestone of 1.2 million downloads, which is unbelievable to me. I’m so grateful for the success of STC and being able to offer this resource. Today’s show focuses on one of my fav...
ENCORE: 3 Tips on Creating A Membership Site
Selling the Couch - December 30, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s solo episode topic may be one you’ve thought a lot about, or it may be something that hasn’t crossed your mind. We are discussing the ins and outs of creating a membership site, something that comes up frequently in discussions in the STC Facebook community. It’s something I’ve been tryi...
ENCORE: How Much Is "Enough" In Our Business?
Selling the Couch - December 23, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsWhen it comes to your business, how much is ENOUGH? How do you even know what enough is? These are questions we can all use some clarity about, along with evaluating the success of our business. Today’s show is a solo episode and the last one before I take the month of August off for a time of ...
ENCORE: 5 Subtle Ways I Stay Productive Daily: Melvin Varghese, PhD
Selling the Couch - December 16, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsWhat techniques have you found that help you stay on task each day? Maybe you have some tried and true habits, or maybe you recognize the need to put in place a little more structure. Either way, there is inspiration waiting for you in today’s show! Solo episodes are always fun for me because I...
ENCORE: A Deep Dive into Setting Fees That Ensure Our Profitability and Business Growth
Selling the Couch - December 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s topic is one that puzzles many clinicians and leaves us feeling uncomfortable. We’ve approached setting fees on past episodes, but today we are diving deeper into setting fees that ensure our profitability. How do we make sure our business is growing, thriving, and allowing for future ex...
ENCORE: Website SEO And Why It Is Important To Attract Ideal Clients In Private Practice with Maelisa Hall, PsyD
Selling the Couch - December 02, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show is about search engine optimization (SEO), an essential aspect of your private practice website. The truth is that you can have the most beautifully designed website on the planet, but it won’t help your practice if it doesn’t attract people. If you’re confused about trying to navig...
ENCORE: Creating a Sound Social Media Policy While Navigating the Intersection of Personal and Professional Life as Clinicians
Selling the Couch - November 25, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsAs a clinician, do you have a social media policy? Is it something you’ve ever considered? If not, then this show may open your eyes to this topic. How can we as clinicians create a sound social media policy while navigating the intersection of our personal and professional lives? Dr. Keely Kol...
ENCORE: Signs That Private Practice Is Not For Someone And How To Move Away From It
Selling the Couch - November 17, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsSince STC usually focuses on aspects of the journey into private practice, today’s show is different. We are talking to someone who decided to take her skill set in another direction and move away from private practice. A traditional talk-therapy practice isn’t for everyone, and there are other ...
ENCORE: Blogging As A Way To Build Your Practice And Reach Your Ideal Clients
Selling the Couch - November 11, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsWe are tackling another topic relevant to the pandemic crisis. This particular time is a good chance to think about private practice in different ways than ever before. If you’ve ever considered blogging as a way to build your practice and expand your reach to your ideal clients, then this is th...
ENCORE: The Process Of Launching a Membership Site To Survive The Pandemic
Selling the Couch - November 04, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsDuring times like these, it’s essential to think outside the box, but every decision has business and financial implications. One way to survive the pandemic shutdown is to pull back from one-on-one work and create income streams that aren’t dependent on being there in person. If you’re curious ...
294: 5 Business Lessons Learned In 2021
Selling the Couch - October 28, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsThis is the last podcast episode for this year as I take some extra time off to refresh, recharge, and get new episodes ready for 2022. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting and sharing the top five business lessons I have learned this year and what I’ll be focusing on for the upcoming year. Yo...
293: How To Increase Fees With Existing Clients
Selling the Couch - October 21, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s topic is one that many clinicians have navigated, are navigating, or will navigate in the future. It’s the idea of increasing fees with existing clients. I’ve seen this topic come up repeatedly in online groups for therapists, and I know it brings anxiety and confusion. Let’s dig into it...
292: Writing A Children's Book
Selling the Couch - October 14, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsHave you ever considered writing a children’s book? I’ll admit that I’ve thought about it, and it might be a new endeavor in my future. Writing a children’s book takes creativity and planning, and much perseverance is required to navigate the publishing process. Join me as I talk to a longtime f...
291: Owning A Therapy Building During The Pandemic
Selling the Couch - October 07, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsWhat would it be like to own and run your own group therapy practice--including the building? And to complicate matters, what if the whole endeavor is getting off the ground during a global pandemic? It might sound crazy, but you’ll hear the details from today’s guest who is making it all happen...
290: Long-Haul COVID-19 and Private Practice
Selling the Couch - September 30, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show is about navigating long-haul COVID symptoms and life as a private practitioner. I wanted to have a non-academic conversation about this intriguing topic from a real-life perspective. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Robert Cox, MA, LPC, NCC Robert Cox is a private pract...
289: Improving Your Sleep As A Therapist: Tips From A Sleep Psychologist
Selling the Couch - September 23, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show is about one of my most favorite topics in the world: sleep. I’ll admit that my thinking about sleep has changed a lot over the years as I’ve learned more. Whether you’re a champion sleeper or someone who needs to pay more attention to rest, today’s show has helpful information and ...
288: 3 Ways To Become A Better Leader In A Post-Pandemic World
Selling the Couch - September 16, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsSo much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders in what we do, it makes sense to learn all we can about making ourselves the best leaders possible. The world needs good leaders! Join us ...
287: Building A Directory For Trauma Therapists
Selling the Couch - September 09, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show is about building an online directory, which is hugely relevant to every clinician. Whether you’ve used an online directory to refer clients or thought about creating a directory to help other clinicians and clients, you know that it is a valuable resource that makes it easier to fi...
286: When Chronic Health Concerns Are Dismissed
Selling the Couch - September 02, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsWelcome to a new season of STC! Today’s conversation is different from the typical STC session, as it was inspired by a thread created in the STC community about healthcare providers dismissing legitimate medical concerns. This situation is one that you might encounter personally or with your cl...
ENCORE: 5 Tips To Authentically Get On Podcasts: Melvin Varghese, PhD
Selling the Couch - August 26, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsAs STC has grown, I’ve been wanting to address this topic of getting on other podcasts as a guest. In a typical week, I receive several requests from people wanting to be a guest on STC. There are several reasons why I cannot accept every one of those requests, and there are things to consider ...
ENCORE: How I create Live Stream Content With 30 Minutes of Prep: Melvin Varghese, Ph.D.
Selling the Couch - August 19, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsThis is the follow-up to last week’s podcast about creating a professional livestream. We’ve already covered the gear you’ll need, so today’s show focuses on creating the content for your livestream. Join me for Part 2! If you listened to Episode 258, you might be saying, “OK, Melvin, I have th...
ENCORE: Expert Insights on How to Generate Revenue Through Podcasting
Selling the Couch - August 12, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsAs rewarding as it is to start your own podcast and share your knowledge and expertise with the world, there is one thing that makes it even better--and that’s monetizing your podcast. Wouldn’t it be a dream come true to make money from your podcast? You might think it’s the impossible dream, bu...
ENCORE: Pro Tips To Improve The Quality Of Live Videos
Selling the Couch - August 05, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsThe pandemic and months of quarantine have many of us relying more than ever on video. We use video for meetings, live sessions, live-streaming, and other content, so it’s important to have the best quality possible. Join us to learn more. Michael Rothermel is my videographer who filmed the wel...
285: Real Advice To Therapists Launching An Online Course
Selling the Couch - July 29, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsThis is the last episode until September while I take some time off to focus on self-care before the summer ends. Today’s episode is a valuable one if you are thinking about launching an online course sometime soon or in the future. My encouragement to you is to do it! Get started! Join me for t...
284: Depression and Private Practice Building
Selling the Couch - July 22, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s topic is a popular one that affects many people. I’m not ashamed to say that I have struggled with mental health and depression. It’s especially important to know how to balance mental health and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Join us for this incredibly open and honest conversation...
283: How To Invest Intelligently: Top Tips From A Certified Financial Planner
Selling the Couch - July 15, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsI have to admit that the topic of personal finance excites the nerd in me. I love reading and learning more about all things around finance! Investing intelligently and planning for retirement are often intimidating areas in which we can always benefit from expert advice. Join us to learn how yo...
282: A Live vs. Pre-Recorded Online Course
Selling the Couch - July 08, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsToday’s show is a live coaching call regarding a topic that has been very relevant to me recently. We are talking about the many nuances of online courses. I hope this episode will be helpful to you and bring new ideas if an online course is on your radar. Our Featured Guest-Kristen Boice, LMFT...
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