CEO Conversations™: The Private Practice Podcast with Brandy Mabra

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Are you tired of being on the hamster wheel in your practice? Doing all the things? Not making the money you want? Working late nights, early mornings and weekends because "if I don't do it, it doesn't get done"? It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. In this podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. It's time to own your CEO status. Let's start these CEO Conversations™.

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June 12, 202645 min

Ep. 137 - Sleep Strategies for Private Practice CEOs with Dr. Felicia Ivey, Founder of Sleep for Wellness

Sleep is one of those things we all know we need, but actually protecting it through different seasons of business and life is where the real work begins. As practice owners and healthcare entrepreneurs, we're leading teams, making decisions, carrying stress, navigating motherhood, hormones, growth, money, and the pressure to keep showing up at a high level. That is why I asked Dr. Felicia Ivey, Founder and CEO of Sleep for Wellness, to come back to CEO Conversations™ and help us look at sleep in a deeper way. We talked about what sleep really does for your executive functioning, why Black women specifically need to pay attention to how sleep deprivation affects cognition, how cortisol and stress interrupt rest, and what we can do to build better sleep hygiene before we hit the seasons where sleep feels harder to come by. Dr. Felicia Ivey is a sleep expert, physical therapist, and the Founder and CEO of Sleep for Wellness, where she helps high performers improve their health, productivity, and performance through better sleep. Through her work, she teaches practical, research-backed strategies that help entrepreneurs, professionals, and parents build sustainable habits that support both personal well-being and professional success. Connect with Dr. Ivey: LinkedIn IG Website Free Resource from Dr. Ivey: Follow Dr. Ivey on Instagram and DM "CEO Conversations" to receive her complimentary Sleep Habit Tracker, a simple tool designed to help you identify areas for improvement and build healthier sleep habits. Episodes mentioned: Ep. 29 - How Sleep Affects Your Practice's Bottom Line With Dr. Felicia Ivey ➡️ My Profit Playbook workshop is happening on June 17th from 2–4 PM E.T. (FREE) – A two-hour deep dive into time, energy, and money management. If your practice still runs through you, I will show you where your profit is leaking and how to lead in a way that gives you your time, energy, and margin back. [Save your seat now] Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 - Why sleep quietly shapes the way you lead, make decisions, and sustain your business. 04:11 - What it really takes to build a sleep system before the stressful season arrives. 05:38 - A look inside the simple daytime habits that can support better sleep at night. 07:03 - Why sleep is an important business conversation for Black women leading at a high level. 24:45 - What private practice leaders often overlook about calming the nervous system during stressful seasons. 31:39 - Why that evening glass of wine may be affecting your sleep more than you realize. 38:05 - What your routine checkups have to do with your leadership, energy, and long-term sustainability. It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

June 5, 202620 min

Ep. 136 - The Profit Playbook for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Your energy is part of your business model, whether you are treating it that way or not. As healthcare entrepreneurs, we are trained to put everyone else first, and that training follows us into business until we are exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why the strategy is not working the way we thought it would. In this conversation, I'm sharing the deeper realization that led me to create The Profit Playbook, why burnout in healthcare is predictable but still something we can take responsibility for, and how time, money, and energy work together when you are building a profitable practice. I'm also talking about protecting your best hours, prioritizing your health as a business decision, and the client results that prove self-care has a direct impact on revenue, profit, and leadership capacity. ➡️ My Profit Playbook workshop is happening on June 17th from 2–4 PM E.T. (FREE) – A two-hour deep dive into time, energy, and money management. If your practice still runs through you, I will show you where your profit is leaking and how to lead in a way that gives you your time, energy, and margin back. [Save your seat now] Resources mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport Ep. 135 - Cigna Is Exiting the Marketplace | Here's What You Need to Know Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 - Why burnout in healthcare is predictable, even when we keep acting surprised by it. 01:02 - How years of putting patients and clients first can quietly train healthcare entrepreneurs to put themselves last. 06:40 - Why time, money, and energy have to work together if you want a profitable business that does not drain you. 07:53 - How to protect your best energy hours for the work, movement, prayer, or deep focus that helps you lead well. 14:56 - Why "control the controllables" starts with your health, your sleep, and the support you keep postponing. 16:36 - How clients saw revenue growth, six-figure profit increases, and more leadership capacity when they started putting themselves first. 17:55 - What The Profit Playbook will help you rethink about profitability, energy, women's health, and sustainable growth. It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

May 29, 202615 min

Ep. 135 - Cigna Is Exiting the Marketplace | Here's What You Need to Know

Cigna is pulling out of 11 states, and 369,000 people are going to be impacted. In this episode, I'm talking through what this means from a business perspective, especially for private practice owners and healthcare entrepreneurs who are trying to build sustainable practices in an unpredictable healthcare economy. This conversation is about payer moves, patient access, contracts, cash flow, team impact, and the way healthcare businesses have to prepare before the next major shift happens. Whether Cigna directly impacts your practice or not, this is your reminder to look at your business through three lenses: you as the owner, the patients and clients you serve, and the team you lead. The practices that sustain through seasons like this are led by CEOs who know their numbers, understand their contracts, pay attention to the healthcare landscape, and build revenue models that can weather change. ➡️ My Profit Playbook workshop is happening on June 17th from 2–4 PM E.T. … and it's free. If your practice still runs through you, I'll show you where your profit is leaking and how to lead in a way that gives you your time, energy, and margin back – save your seat now! Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 – Why Cigna's exit from 11 states creates a ripple effect for providers, patients, and healthcare business owners 02:42 – What the broken healthcare system requires from practice owners trying to lead and make business decisions inside of it 04:01 – Why knowing your payer contracts can protect your practice from being blindsided by marketplace changes 05:26 – The three lanes every CEO needs to assess when payer shifts hit the healthcare landscape 06:38 – How payer cost containment can quietly create more administrative pressure for your practice 08:02 – Why cash-pay practices still need a backup plan when the economy starts changing patient behavior 12:13 – What practice owners need to change about their time, leadership, and business development to stay prepared It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

May 22, 202629 min

Re-Release: Getting Your Mind Right for Growth | Money Mindset, Manifesting Your Vision, and Charging Your Worth

When you're building the next version of your private practice, your mindset shapes the way you lead, make decisions, and execute the strategy in front of you. In this replay episode, we're revisiting conversations around money mindset, profitability, vision, faith, and preparing yourself for the practice you say you want. You'll hear from me, Monique Castro, and Shawniel Chamanlal on what it looks like to balance purpose-driven work with sustainable compensation, stand confidently in your vision, and make decisions from faith and clarity instead of fear, scarcity, or exhaustion. If you're in a season of stabilizing, rebuilding, or preparing for your next level, this episode will help you get your mind right first so you can lead with intention and move toward growth with more confidence. Episodes included: Ep. 23 - Are You Prepared For The Practice You Want? Ep. 14 - What Are You Sitting On? Ep. 79 - Embracing Unapologetic Success as a Private Practice Owner with Shawniel Chamanlal Ep. 72 - Finding Alignment in Your Practice | Balancing Purpose-Driven Work and Profit with Monique Castro ➡️ My Profit Playbook workshop is happening on May 20th from 2–4 PM ET and it's free. If your practice still runs through you, I'll show you where your profit is leaking and how to lead in a way that gives you your time, energy, and margin back – save your seat now! Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 – Why your mindset has to support the strategy you're trying to implement 02:42 – What purpose-driven practice owners need to understand about charging sustainably 09:05 – My story of trusting a bigger vision even when the investment felt scary 10:12 – How clarity around your God-given mission can shift the way you lead your practice 15:14 – Why halfway believing in your vision can keep you stuck in confusion and self-doubt 23:20 – What it really means to prepare for the practice, opportunities, and life you say you want 28:26 – How delegating the tasks you hate can protect the energy you need for bigger growth It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

May 15, 202616 min

Ep. 134 - Carrying the Mental Load as Women | How People Pleasing Becomes Invisible Labor

Servant leadership sounds good in theory, but I've lived what happens when it goes too far. In this episode, I'm breaking down how leading from a place of service can quietly turn into overextending yourself, burning out, and carrying more than you were ever meant to hold. I share how this showed up for me in both my business and my home, the moment I realized something had to change, and what it actually looks like to lead in a way that supports your team without sacrificing yourself in the process. I also talk about what it looked like to outsource, delegate, and redefine my role, not just as a CEO, but as a woman, a mom, and a partner – and how that decision changed everything about how I lead. ➡️ My Profit Playbook workshop is happening on May 20th from 2–4 PM E.T. … and it's free. If your practice still runs through you, I'll show you where your profit is leaking and how to lead in a way that gives you your time, energy, and margin back – save your seat now! Resources mentioned: Chef "Reggie" Ep. 125 - Why You're Still Doing Everything (And Why It's Not A Delegation Problem) Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 – Introduction 02:43 – What leaders often overlook when their role expands faster than their capacity 04:51 – Why small moments can reveal deeper operational and emotional overload 05:17 – What it really takes to delegate without carrying guilt into the decision 07:58 – A look inside the shift from trying to do everything to leading from true strengths 08:27 – Why many leaders confuse service with overextension, and where that line actually sits 10:44 – Why constant decision-making quietly limits your ability to lead at a high level 13:20 – What leaders often underestimate about the role of environment in sustaining new standards It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

May 8, 202619 min

Ep. 133 - How to Prepare Your Team Member for Leadership

I've made the mistake of promoting someone too quickly, thinking their performance in one role would naturally translate into leadership. It didn't. In this episode, I walk through what it actually takes to prepare someone for leadership inside your practice. We talk about the difference between doers, owners, and leaders, why a title alone doesn't create leadership, and how rushing a promotion can create more problems than it solves. I'm sharing the real behind-the-scenes of what went wrong, what went right, and how to think more strategically about building leaders who can truly support the growth of your practice. ➡️ My Profit Playbook is happening on May 20th from 2–4 PM ET – and it's free. I'll show you how to scale your private practice from $500K to $5M by strengthening your leadership and truly learning the business side of your practice. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year. Some key takeaways from this episode include: The real difference between a doer, an owner, and a leader, and why most promotions get this wrong What it's really like to promote someone who looks ready but isn't How to test leadership potential before ever changing someone's title The secret to identifying leaders your team will actually follow A peek into how culture fit, strengths, and skill set shape every successful promotion Why promoting out of exhaustion quietly damages your team and your practice How to think about leadership roles based on where your practice is going, not just where it is today It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

May 1, 202617 min

Ep. 132 - It's Time for a Summer Vacation | How to Build a Practice That Functions When You're Not There

This time of year always brings the same quiet question to the surface for so many of us: can I actually step away from my practice without everything unraveling? And I don't mean stepping away while still checking emails or fielding questions, I mean truly being gone. In this episode, I'm walking you through what it really looks like to prepare your practice for your absence in a way that feels clean, supportive, and sustainable. We're using time off as a lens to look at your leadership, your systems, and how much your business still relies on you to function. Because the ability to take time away isn't about luxury, it's about whether your practice is actually built to run. ➡️ My Profit Playbook is happening on May 20th from 2–4 PM ET – and it's free. I'll show you how to scale your private practice from $500K to $5M by strengthening your leadership and truly learning the business side of your practice. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year. Some key takeaways from this episode include: 01:38 – The secret to turning time off into a leadership test for your team 04:26 – The real reason you feel guilty taking time off and how it's tied to leadership identity 09:01 – The real behind-the-scenes of why your team may actually want you to take a break 09:26 – What it's really like to come back from vacation when your systems actually work 10:24 – An exclusive peek into the six-step process that makes stepping away feel clean and supported 10:34 – How to prepare your practice to run without you before you ever book the trip It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

April 24, 202643 min

Ep. 131 - You Built the Practice… But Did You Protect It? | How to Protect Your Practice with Gabriella E. Martinelli

I know you've poured everything into your practice, your time, your energy, your sacrifice… but have you ever stopped to ask what would happen to it if your life changed overnight? You're building, you're growing, you're leading, but this is one of those conversations most people avoid because it feels uncomfortable, especially when it involves your relationship. On this week's episode, Gabriela Martinelli sits down with me to talk about what it really looks like to protect what you've built, not just emotionally, but financially and legally too. We're getting into the real risks practice owners face when there's no plan in place, what happens behind the scenes during a divorce, and why waiting until something goes wrong can cost you everything. If you're serious about your practice, your team, and the legacy you're creating, this is a conversation you can't afford to skip. Gabriella E. Martinelli is a divorce financial strategist and founder of Ever After Wealth, where she helps business owners and physicians protect their practices and financial futures before, during, and after divorce. With over 20 years of experience and a background working inside family law firms, she brings a rare blend of financial strategy and real-world insight to high-stakes decisions that impact wealth, business ownership, and legacy. Connect with Gabriella: Website Podcast gabriella@everafterwealth.com ➡️ My Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening on April 28th from 6–7 PM ET – and it's free. I'll show you how to scale your private practice from $500K to $5M by strengthening your leadership and truly learning the business side of your practice. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year. Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 – Why protecting your practice isn't optional 03:49 – How to actually start the "uncomfortable" conversation 07:16 – What happens when your spouse is on payroll 13:53 – The biggest financial mistake practice owners make 16:20 – Why you need a business valuation before marriage 20:14 – What "goodwill" really means for your practice value 23:58 – How postnuptial agreements protect your practice 27:42 – The real financial risk of divorce settlements 31:00 – Why your CPA isn't enough for this conversation 36:05 – The cost of fighting vs. being strategic 39:23 – What co-founders MUST plan for in advance 41:20 – How protection creates peace of mind It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

April 17, 202616 min

Ep. 130 - Leading vs. Running Your Practice

Have you ever looked at your day and realized you were busy the entire time… but nothing actually moved forward? You've been checking tasks off, answering questions, putting out fires, but the vision, the strategy, the leadership piece keeps getting pushed to the side. Can you relate? I get it. So many practice owners think they're leading when they're really just operating at a high level of "doing." In this episode, I break down the real difference between running a practice and actually leading one. And it's not just about delegating tasks or hiring a team. It's about how you show up, how your team operates when you're not in the room, and whether your practice is truly set up to scale. We're unpacking the razor-thin line between the two, the leadership identities that might be keeping you stuck, and what it really takes to move from firefighter to visionary. If you've been stuck in the day-to-day, constantly pulled back into operations, or questioning why your team still depends on you for everything, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. ➡️ My Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening on April 28th from 6–7 PM ET – and it's free. I'll show you how to scale your private practice from $500K to $5M by strengthening your leadership and truly learning the business side of your practice. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year. Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 – The real difference between leading and just "doing more" 05:05 – Why being busy isn't the same as being effective 5:56 – What your calendar is really saying about your leadership 08:52 – How to test if you're truly leading your practice 09:10 – What it actually means to create leaders inside your team 10:22 – The shift from task delegation to decision delegation 10:44 – The hidden cost of decision fatigue 11:48 – A peek into the five leadership identities 14:01 – What you can do right now to step out of the weeds It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

April 10, 202616 min

Ep. 129 - The Team That Got You Here May Not Get You There

Have you ever looked at your team and thought… something feels off, but you can't quite explain it, like you've been growing but your team hasn't grown with you? Can you relate? Because this is one of the hardest parts of leadership, especially as a heart-centered CEO who genuinely cares about your people and the roles they've played in your journey. In this episode, I'm unpacking the truth that the team that got you here may not be the team that gets you there, sharing a personal story from my early team and walking you through the two paths every CEO has to navigate when alignment starts to shift. And it's not just about letting people go, it's about clarity, leadership, and making decisions that support the next level of your business. If you've been avoiding a conversation, feeling tension on your team, or questioning whether you have the right people in the right seats, this episode is for you. ➡️ My Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening on April 14th from 6–7 PM ET – and it's free. I'll show you how to scale your private practice from $500K to $5M by strengthening your leadership and truly learning the business side of your practice. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year. Resources mentioned: Ep. 11 - Is Your Team An Asset Or A Liability? Some key takeaways from this episode include: 00:00 – The truth about why the team that got you here… won't get you there 01:53 – What it really looks like to outgrow your team… or be outgrown 05:19 – The emotional side of leadership no one talks about… and how to navigate it 05:52 – The two paths every CEO must face when a team member no longer fits 09:03 – How to use growth conversations to uncover what your team actually wants 09:58 – A behind-the-scenes look at creating clarity with org charts, roles, and next steps 12:23 – Why accountability makes hard conversations easier… not harder 13:34 – What it takes to shift culture when your business is evolving 13:10 – The real reason your "original team" can start to slow down your growth 14:52 – What you need to accept if you truly want to scale your business It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between. Connect with Brandy: Brandy Mabra on IG Private Practice CEO IG Website Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program