138: Facing Exposure Fears and Building a Scalable Business Coaching Session

Are you a private practitioner with a side project or budding business that feels both exciting and a little terrifying? In today’s coaching episode, Linzy sits down with Sara Nelson-Johns, a recent Money Skills for Therapists graduate, to tackle some common yet challenging questions about scaling a second business. Sara, who specializes in ADHD, relationship challenges, and perfectionism in her main practice, has developed an planners for people with ADHD, designed to help them organize their lives in a brain-friendly way. Linzy and Sara explore the daunting experience of being “seen” as a business owner. Linzy shares about how it can feel safer to work one-on-one with clients in a therapy room and how putting a product out there for the world can bring up fears of exposure and invalidation. Together, Linzy and Sara examine ways to shift this mindset, moving from feeling overly vulnerable to building a resilient and strategic approach to business. Linzy also offers practical advice on building a business that allows you to grow in alignment with your values and goals, without overwhelming the most sensitive parts of yourself. Whether you’re just starting a side project or are ready to take your business to the next level, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and the reminder that moving forward, even when it’s scary, can lead to real growth. Tune in to uncover practical steps for scaling your business with confidence and clarity. For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website! https://moneynutsandbolts.com/?p=16094  To watch a video version of this, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jBK7pkMZ1tE  Check Out the Adulting Planner  Are you ready for a different kind of year? Take charge of your brain and make it work for you this year. Get your Adulting Planner w/ Stickers for 2025 HERE. Want to work with Linzy? Check out the FREE masterclass, The 4 Step Framework to Getting Your Business Finances Totally in Order, where you'll learn the framework that has helped hundreds of therapists go from money confusion and shame to calm and confidence, as well as the three biggest financial mistakes that therapists make. At the end, you'll be invited to join Money Skills for Therapists and get Linzy's support in getting your finances finally working for you. Click here to find a masterclass time that works for you!  https://moneynutsandbolts.com/masterclass-signup/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Relay for Business Banking Skip banking fees, minimum balances, and tedious bank visits. Start with the unicorn of all banks, Relay, my go-to money management and online banking platform. Signing up is free and takes under 10 minutes. Plus, if you use my link, you’ll get a $50 sign up bonus when you fund your new account. Sign Up for Relay Get Jane’s Balance Plan for $39/month! Running a private practice can be costly, especially when it comes to EMRs. Jane’s Balance Plan is a budget-friendly, flexible option for up to 20 monthly appointments, including 1:1 telehealth—all for just $39/month in the US until November 30th! <a...