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- 1 weeks ago42 min
The Financial Side of Massage Therapy No One Teaches You with Guest Danielle Hayden
Most massage therapists are tracking their schedule, their clients, and how exhausted they feel at the end of the week… but not their numbers. And if you’re trying to build a business that actually supports you long term, eventually you have to stop guessing financially. In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting, to talk about the emotional side of money, why so many therapists avoid their numbers, and how understanding your finances can completely change the way you run your business. This conversation goes far beyond bookkeeping. We talk about burnout, money mindset, paying yourself consistently, separating personal and business expenses, building a support team, and why your numbers are actually one of the most powerful tools you have as a business owner. Danielle shares practical guidance on: What a financially healthy massage business actually looks like Whether a six-figure income is realistic for solo therapists Why avoiding your numbers creates more burnout The importance of paying yourself as a business owner When to consider becoming an S-Corp How to stop making emotional business decisions Why the goal is actually to pay taxes The four people every business owner should have on their “money team. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is how grounded and human it is. There’s no shame here, no pressure to “have it all figured out.” Just honest conversation about learning how to build a business that truly supports your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the financial side of your business, this episode will help you look at your numbers in a completely different way. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Financial Awareness for Therapists02:41 Understanding the Importance of Numbers in Business05:23 Overcoming Money Mindset Challenges08:08 The Path to a Six-Figure Income10:59 Emotional Decision-Making in Business13:45 Transforming Perspectives on Business Finances15:43 The Role of Data in Business Decisions20:37 The Importance of Revenue Growth and Investment23:41 Understanding Profit and Tax Responsibilities29:18 Building Your Money Team for Success32:25 Transitioning from LLC to Corporation35:14 The Value of Paying Yourself37:14 Making Informed Business Decisions39:31 Support and Services from Kickstart Accounting Offers Mentioned: Feel free to book a call at kickstartaccountinginc.com/book (and mention my name!) or visit their website to learn more about how they can support your business financials. Coaching Request Form: https://forms.gle/9gy32gHhBE5zRHTb9 Website https://amybradleyradford.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybradleyradford/
- 2 weeks ago48 min
Stop Guessing Your Taxes
Most massage therapists don’t have a tax problem… they have a system problem. In this episode, Amy Bradley Radford breaks down why tax season feels so overwhelming—and why it has very little to do with taxes themselves. If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling in March, missing deductions, unsure where your money went, or feeling like your business isn’t actually supporting you the way it should, this conversation will shift how you see everything. This isn’t about complicated accounting or learning tax forms. It’s about understanding how your daily habits, your spending patterns, and your money flow inside your business are either working for you… or quietly working against you. Amy walks through the foundational systems that make your business easier to track, how and when money actually becomes taxable, and why waiting until April takes away your ability to make real financial decisions. She also dives into overlooked areas like cash tracking and mileage, and how small shifts in behavior can significantly change your financial clarity and outcomes. This episode is about learning how to see your business clearly—so you can make decisions earlier, reduce stress, and start building a business that actually supports your life long-term. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices02:34 Taking Control of Your Business Finances07:41 Understanding Your Business Relationship with Money12:54 The Importance of Tracking Your Business Numbers19:32 Establishing Clear Financial Boundaries24:12 Organizing Business Expenses for Tax Deductions25:38 Understanding Taxable Income and Business Flow27:34 Balancing Business Expenses and Personal Income29:54 The Importance of Tracking Income and Expenses32:45 The Role of Cash in Business Management35:42 The Impact of Cash Handling on Business Finances38:38 Tracking Mileage for Business Efficiency43:55 Reinforcing Good Financial Habits46:45 Creating a Healthy Business-Personal Income Relationship Coaching Request Form: Click Here! Website https://amybradleyradford.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybradleyradford/
- Mar 21, 202658 min
Managing Your Schedule Like the Professional You Are
If you are a massage therapist struggling with schedule management, client communication, or keeping your calendar full, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Massage Business Success Podcast, Amy breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in running a successful massage practice: managing your schedule as a professional service provider. After a frustrating personal experience trying to find a hairstylist who wouldn’t return calls or texts, Amy connects this common issue directly to what many clients experience when trying to book with massage therapists. This episode dives into why massage therapists often struggle with returning calls, responding to text messages, and managing appointment requests—especially as their schedule becomes full and burnout begins to set in. You’ll learn how poor communication can quietly lead to lost clients, reduced client retention, and inconsistent income—and what to do instead. Amy also explains how online booking systems work well when you are building your massage business, but can potentially begin to lose effectiveness as your client base grows and your schedule becomes more relationship-driven. This episode will help you: Improve client communication and response time Build professional scheduling habits that increase client trust Prevent schedule management burnout Understand when to use (and when to limit) online booking software Learn how to “work your schedule” to fill cancellations and increase income Create a schedule that supports your energy, longevity, and work-life balance If you want to grow a stable massage therapy business, improve client retention, and maintain consistent cash flow, learning how to manage your schedule effectively is essential. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the story of finding my new hair stylist 01:07 The Importance of Client Communication 08:41 Understanding the Dual Roles of Service Providers 16:07 The Hidden Work of Schedule Management 21:56 Creating Effective Communication Systems 28:06 Professional vs. Personal Communication Habits 30:26 Navigating Professional Communication 39:59 The Role of Online Booking Systems 45:45 Working Your Schedule Effectively 56:29 The Importance of Self-Management in Scheduling MORE FROM AMY BRADLEY RADFORD: NEW! Massage Practice Health Snapshot - A 5-minute survey to help YOU figure out where you are at in your business! https://forms.gle/CUP4Rzx46rgEU9kZA Website https://amybradleyradford.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybradleyradford/
- Feb 13, 202654 min
Designing a Massage Menu That Actually Builds Your Business
Most massage therapists have a menu. Very few are actually using it to build their business. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked business tools in the massage industry: your menu. Not as a laminated sheet of services. Not as a list of everything you’ve ever learned. But as a system that quietly trains your clients how to spend money with you. If you’ve been stuck at $65, $75, or $85 per session…If you’ve added cupping, hot stones, aromatherapy, stretching, and still feel capped…If your menu has 17 options and you secretly know people only book two of them… This episode is for you! We talk about: Why listing more services doesn’t increase income How your menu trains clients (whether you realize it or not) The psychology of buyer behavior in massage Why add-ons rarely change spending patterns The “Power of the Hour” concept Real coaching case studies (yes, including crossing the $100 line) Why refining your menu can feel scary — but necessary How to design experiences instead of selling techniques And how I accidentally turned aromatherapy into a structured system Your menu is either working for you… or quietly working against you. Let’s fix it. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Business in Massage Therapy 03:04 The Importance of a Strategic Menu 05:51 Understanding Buyer Behavior and Client Experience 09:05 Enhancing Skills and Customer Service for Financial Success 12:01 The Role of Packages in Menu Design 14:52 Case Studies: Real-Life Applications of Menu Strategies 24:02 Refining Your Menu for Clarity and Client Guidance 30:02 Creating Unique Experiences to Increase Value 36:05 The Emotional Side of Menu Design 41:49 Conclusion: Your Menu as a Tool for Financial Growth OFFERS MENTIONED: Do you want to work with Amy? Fill out this coaching application: https://forms.gle/8fX1mLawrRTwZ7Xs6 Align Essential Oils: https://www.amybradleyradford.com/align-oils MORE FROM AMY BRADLEY RADFORD: Coaching: https://www.amybradleyradford.com/coaching Website: https://www.amybradleyradford.com/ Store: https://2274d0.myshopify.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/
- Jan 14, 202648 min
The Year You Stop Playing Small in Your Massage Business
This episode is about the year you stop playing small in your massage business — not by working harder or adding more to your plate, but by changing how you think about growth. So many massage therapists don’t actually have a business problem. They’re skilled, dedicated, and deeply committed to their clients. What tends to hold people back over time isn’t a lack of effort — it’s the set of assumptions we absorbed early in our careers about what’s possible, sustainable, or “just how massage works.” In this episode, I walk you through why those assumptions quietly become invisible limits — and how updating your mental framework can immediately change how your business feels and functions. We talk about: Why growth doesn’t have to mean more hours, more clients, or more strain on your body How the “box” most therapists operate inside gets formed — and why it’s so hard to see The difference between overthinking and true discernment Why clarity usually comes after action, not before How small, thoughtful experiments can create momentum without burnout This is not an episode about fixing yourself or blowing up your business. It’s about learning how to think differently so your business can evolve naturally — in a way that supports your energy, your values, and the work you want to keep doing long-term. If you’ve felt a quiet sense that you’ve outgrown something — but aren’t sure what comes next — this conversation is for you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome + the year you stop playing small 00:45 – What if growth isn’t about doing more? 03:30 – Why most massage therapists don’t have a business problem 05:05 – Defining “the box” we all start inside 08:30 – When assumptions quietly limit growth 13:10 – Thinking differently vs. pushing harder 14:05 – How overthinking keeps you stuck 18:40 – Why clarity comes after action, not before 22:30 – Energy as information in your business 29:15 – How to start moving forward without overhauling everything 35:40 – Small experiments that build confidence 42:10 – Letting your business evolve with you 48:30 – Carrying this mindset forward + closing thoughts OFFERS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: Hire Amy as your business coach! https://forms.gle/8fX1mLawrRTwZ7Xs6 MORE FROM AMY BRADLEY RADFORD: Coaching: https://www.amybradleyradford.com/coaching Website: https://www.amybradleyradford.com/ Store: https://2274d0.myshopify.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/
- Jan 2, 202651 min
Protecting Your Hands, Your Energy, and Your Career with Lauriann Greene
As we step into a new year, I wanted to begin with a conversation that feels grounding, honest, and deeply supportive of the long road we walk as massage therapists. In this episode of the Massage Business Success Podcast, I sit down with Lauriann Greene — author of Save Your Hands and one of the earliest voices in our profession speaking openly about injury prevention, awareness, and career longevity. I first discovered Lauriann’s work early in my own career, when my body was already sending warning signs. Decades later, her message feels even more relevant. Together, we talk about: Why injury isn’t inevitable — but awareness is essential How subtle habits at the table quietly shape your future The emotional and mental patterns that lead therapists toward burnout and pain Why ergonomics alone isn’t enough And how small, compassionate shifts can extend both your career and your energy Lauriann also shares what’s new in the newly released 3rd edition of Save Your Hands, including expanded insights on mindfulness, breath, emotional tension, and daily rituals that help therapists stay present — not depleted. If you’re entering this year asking yourself how to protect your body, your hands, and the work you love, this conversation is for you. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + introducing Lauriann Greene 04:40 – Laurianne's injury during massage school 10:30 – How Save Your Hands was created 15:15 – What’s new in the 3rd edition 19:20 – Awareness, breath, and mini-breaks at the table 27:00 – How habits quietly create injury 34:50 – Morning rituals & emotional awareness 40:45 – Ergonomics beyond body mechanics 42:40 – Why side-lying matters 48:00 – Discount, longevity, and closing thoughts OFFER(S) MENTIONED: Purchase “Save Your Hands” with 20% off: SAVE YOUR HANDS OFFER VALID UNITL JANUARY 31st, 2026 MORE FROM AMY BRADLEY RADFORD: Book a coaching session with Amy! https://calendly.com/amybradleyradford/1-1-coaching-with-amy Website https://amybradleyradford.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybradleyradford/
- Dec 1, 202558 min
Trust, Team Culture, and Taking a Vacation: Behind the Scenes with Clinic Owner Krista Dicks
What started as a conversation about “when your business becomes the boss” quickly turned into one of the most honest and empowering deep dives into clinic ownership I’ve had on the show. In this episode, I talk with Krista Dicks, RMT — host of The Radical Massage Therapist podcast and clinic owner with Align Massage Therapy. Krista brings 19 years of hands-on experience and 3 years of clinic ownership wisdom. She opens up about her journey into leadership, the mentorship that shaped her, and how she’s built a successful clinic while still protecting her boundaries, her energy, and her life outside the treatment room. We talk about: The moment she realized her business was running her How to stop people-pleasing your team Why boundaries make you a better clinic owner Why hiring on “good human” vs. “perfect fit” is overrated Navigating entitlement in today’s massage therapy market The importance of extreme ownership (and why it changes everything) How to build trust so your team actually runs the clinic smoothly The importance of systems — even down to the thermostat Why a successful clinic should be able to run without you And how you can build a business model that supports your life — not the other way around If you’re a massage therapist thinking about hiring, renting rooms, growing a team, or stepping into ownership… or if you already own a clinic and want it to feel lighter, simpler, and more aligned — this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Timestamps 00:00 Taking Back Control: The Business of Massage Therapy02:43 Lessons from Mentorship: The Importance of Guidance05:28 Finding Balance: Managing Expectations and Team Dynamics08:31 The Thermostat Dilemma: A Lesson in Leadership11:18 Hiring Practices: Building a Cohesive Team14:30 Navigating Challenges: The Reality of Clinic Ownership17:25 Unlocking Potential: Supporting Therapist Growth20:09 The Business Model: Success in Collaboration30:57 Empowering Clients and Staff33:19 The Importance of Mentorship34:09 Taking Ownership in Business37:52 Navigating Entitlement in the Massage Industry39:44 Defining Success in Massage Therapy41:20 Building a Successful Clinic51:15 Creating Freedom Through Business Systems MORE FROM AMY BRADLEY RADFORD: Discovery Call for Coaching with Amy Launch https://www.amybradleyradford.com/launch Website https://amybradleyradford.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybradleyradford/
- Nov 7, 202548 min
Holding Space for Others Without Losing Yourself
In this deeply personal and professional episode, Amy Bradley Radford opens up about her most difficult season — walking through cancer diagnoses, loss, and caregiving across her family — and how those experiences reshaped her understanding of Neutral Space, compassion, and healing. Amy shares how even healers reach a breaking point, what compassion fatigue really looks like for massage therapists, and how to return to center through grounding, allowing, and letting go. With honesty, humor, and heart, she offers a map for staying steady in the storm — whether that storm is at the massage table or in your own life. You’ll learn: What compassion fatigue looks and feels like for bodyworkers. How Neutral Space protects your energy and your clients’ healing. The seven elements of holding space without over-giving. Why allowing, not forcing, creates deeper healing outcomes. Amy’s real-life journey through loss, burnout, and rediscovering balance. (Approx. 48 min episode — reflective, heartfelt, and restorative) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 03:20 The Hardest Season: My Family’s Journey Through Cancer and Caregiving 10:00 Finding Calm in the Chaos — Living in the Eye of the Hurricane 14:45 Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Massage Therapy 20:10 The Power of Neutral Space — Caring Without Carrying 25:30 When Giving Becomes Too Much: The Balance Between Help and Healing 31:00 Allowing vs. Forcing Outcomes: Trusting the Process 36:15 The Seven Elements of Holding Space 42:00 Burnout vs. Compassion Fatigue — What’s the Difference? 46:10 When the Healer Finally Stops: Rest, Reset, and Recovery 49:00 Returning to Center and Final Reflections MORE FROM AMY BRADLEY RADFORD: Discovery Call for Coaching with Amy Launch https://www.amybradleyradford.com/launch Website https://amybradleyradford.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amybradleyradford/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Amy-Bradley-Radford-Massage-Business-Coaching/61556419647184/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybradleyradford/
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