Practice Marketing Insider

"I Need A New Website"

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kristie unpacks the myth that a website redesign is the answer to your lack of client inquiries. She explains how the real issue isn’t as straightforward as your branding, and it may be a matter of exposure—not design.

Some takeaways:

How to know when it’s the right time for a website redesign
What clients actually value: from logistics to availability
Why prioritizing an investment in marketing is a practical strategy
Strategies for driving consistent visibility to your website

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"Everyone is Using ChatGPT To Find a Therapist”

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kristie unpacks the marketing hype and scare tactics behind the misconception of AI’s share of the search market. She explains how Google searches outnumber AI and tools like ChatGPT account for a small fraction of the market.

Some takeaways:

The best strategies for future-proofing your practice’s marketing.
Why high-quality SEO and building authority should be top of mind.
How AI relies on existing search results and third parties.
Choosing strategic investments over short-term panic.

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“My Clinical Skills Will Get Me More Clients”

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kristie is joined by her friend Felicia Keller Boyle, licensed somatic therapist and host of The Bad Therapist Show. Kristie and Felicia discuss why being a talented clinician isn’t enough for business success and how you should prioritize strategic marketing investments.

Some takeaways:

How clinical training cannot fix a fundamental marketing problem
Prioritizing strategic investment over struggling
Why embracing business systems is the key to professional freedom

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"I Should Start Marketing When I Need Clients”

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kristie unpacks the Reactive Practice Growth Cycle, a trap where therapists wait until they need more clients to start marketing. She explains how acting from a place of scarcity leads to burnout and poor financial investments.

Some takeaways:

How urgency leads to unsustainable business decisions and clinician burnout.
Shifting your mindset to look at marketing as a long-term investment.
Investing in partnerships and multiple sources of growth before it feels urgent.
How to switch to proactive marketing with a multi-year strategy for predictable growth.

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"I Should Blog More”

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kristie unpacks the traditional SEO advice that therapists should focus on blogging. She explains how blogging targets casual researchers or top-of-funnel traffic, which are rarely the ones looking to hire a provider.

Some takeaways:

Why blogging brings in browsers, not buyers
Prioritizing transactional content over informational content
Building digital assets that become revenue generators
Transitioning from being a general resource to a solution provider

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"Marketing Should Make Me Feel Good”

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kristie unpacks the myth that marketing a therapy practice should feel easy or comfortable. She looks into the psychological barriers therapists face, like “the blank slate" that leads to a paralyzing fear of visibility and relying on old, ineffective strategies.

Some takeaways:

The difference between ethical boundaries and emotional discomfort
How clinging to outdated strategies gives you a false sense of security
Outsourcing marketing to innovative companies

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Introducing... Practice Marketing Insider!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:05:00 -0600

Coming soon to your headphones!

Practice Marketing Insider, hosted by Kristie Plantinga, is designed to debunk outdated or overinflated marketing tropes for mental health professionals. The podcast provides high-growth strategies tailored for a landscape transformed by AI. Each week, Kristie will examine a piece of overblown marketing advice and explain why it’s inaccurate, exactly what to do instead, and how to implement changes that fit a modern practice. There will also be interviews with some of Kristie Plantinga's friends in the therapy marketing space.

Episodes start dropping April 14.

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