Today on the podcast we talk with Melbourne based clinician and private practice owner Dee Wardrop.
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What is covered in this episode:
- How one family helped Dee to start her speech therapy business
- The juggle of balancing a family and starting an allied health business
- Highlights of her business development of the last 10 years that has led to currently 12 staff and 3 sites
- The importance of having a beautiful and supportive workplace facilities
- Tips for recruiting the right staff members that fit the culture of your team
- The importance of trusting your gut when recruiting
- Knowing the importance of a good brand and vibe of your business
- The mistakes Dee has made over her business journey
- The regret Dee has in naming her business by her name
- The importance of innovation and creativity in delivery of outcomes to families
- How she brings together a dynamic team of allied health professionals to deliver exceptional customer service
- Dee thoughts on the NDIS and the opportunities it can bring to speech pathology to bring about change
- Some of the timing frustrations she has found with the NDIS and the funding being allocated to families
- The importance of pre-planning and prep work for NDIS families
- The question of capping the number of NDIS patients allied health practices take on
- How Dee thinks the NDIS will look like in 5 years with a more collaborative approach
- Her unique leadership style and how she motivates her team through love and passion
- What owning a business has taught her about herself and how the business will look into the future
