Episodes
Get Comfortable on Camera & Boost Your Visibility In today's digital age, everyone is hopping on camera, and if you're looking to overcome your fear of being on camera for business, I've got you covered! In this Podcast, I share six practical tips to help you get comfortable on camera and boost your visibility. Join me as I reveal the secrets to conquering camera shyness, especially for those aiming to kickstart their own business. Video is a powerful tool for attention, and the best...
Published 01/10/24
Kickstart Your OT Business Are you an occupational therapist looking to start your own business? Hang Tran, a seasoned occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with over 11 years of experience in building two successful therapy businesses, shares valuable insights. In this video, Hang emphasizes ditching traditional business plans and financial forecasts, focusing instead on three crucial steps to kickstart your OT business. https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/
Published 01/03/24
Market Your OT Services to Your Community I remember starting out my clinic over 10 years ago and was told to market myself and my services to doctors. I made my list of those I knew. I made a list of ones I wanted to get to know and have them send patients to me. I spent my 1st two years in business doing that. Here's what it got me: - schedule that went up and down - a lot of time in the car driving from place to place - standing around and waiting with my box of cookies - barely any phone...
Published 12/27/23
Having an Abundant Mindset You have something special to share. As an OT, you have a perspective and way of treating or helping people in need. https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ The only way to grow your business in 2024 is going to be sharing your perspective. Sharing what you do really well and how you can help people. Here's the thing though....as easy as it sounds....it's kinda hard to do. Take a listen in this week's video. I had an OT several years ago tell me that...
Published 12/20/23
Marketing Strategies for Occupational Therapist  Hey there, fellow occupational therapists! As we gear up for 2024, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching about where I want to take my OT business. You know, we're all passionate about helping people, but I've come to realize that we need to focus on making sure people actually know about us. Marketing is the key to reaching more people and making a more significant impact.https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ If you're in the same...
Published 12/13/23
Create Your Very Own OT Business Plan for 2024 Welcome to the OT Business Plan Podcast, where we delve into creating a roadmap for your occupational therapy business in 2024. In this episode, Hoang shares insights and strategies based on her own experiences as an occupational therapist and business owner. https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ Hoang begins by emphasizing the importance of having a clear vision for your business, She encourages listeners to define their goals and...
Published 12/06/23
The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Career In Hand Therapy In this insightful episode, Hoang shares a three-step roadmap for occupational therapists aspiring to excel in hand therapy. Looking For Mentorship In Hand Therapy? - Hand Therapy Secrets Beginning with the crucial step of gaining practical experience, Hoang emphasizes the importance of strategic fieldwork placements. Whether you're in a hospital, SNF, or acute care, each experience contributes to your skill set. The second step...
Published 11/29/23
Out of Network OT Clinic Tips Welcome to another episode of the Hand Therapy Secrets Podcast. In this Podcast Hoang shares valuable insights from over a decade of running an out-of-network occupational therapy clinic. Hoang dives into the common pitfalls of communication when you're an out-of-network provider.https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ Starting with personal anecdotes from the early days of her Miami clinic, Hoang highlights the challenges she faced and the phrases she...
Published 11/22/23
Hand Therapy Clinic Challenges & Roadblocks In this insightful podcast episode, I share and reflect on the challenges I faced two years into running my own  hand therapy clinic. I share my journey of transitioning from a clinical expert to a business owner and the struggles I encountered along the way. Despite having a strong foundation in hand therapy, I realized that running a clinic required a different set of skills, particularly in marketing and business...
Published 11/15/23
How To Stary You Own OT Business Oline  Are you an occupational therapist wondering how to kickstart your own online business or online course? In this video, I'm Hoang Tran, a certified hand therapist and occupational therapist, and I'm here to share my journey on how I established my OT online business.https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ Over a decade ago, I began with a physical clinic. However, I realized that finding certified hand therapists or those trained in hand therapy...
Published 11/08/23
Starting A Cash Based Occupational Therapy Clinic If you're an occupational therapist looking to start your own business or interested in adding cash-based therapy services to your existing practice, this podcast is perfect for you. Its important to emphasize the need to commit to providing a higher level of service and not just chasing affluent clients or athletes. Instead, it's about delivering exceptional care and results.https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ Three key...
Published 11/01/23
Fast-track your OT/PT clinic's growth with a YouTube channel! If you're on the journey to kickstart your therapy business, you're in the right place. Nowadays, you can't ignore the power of visual communication and the impact it can have on your practice.  https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/   If you want to successfully market your services and connect with potential customers, clients, or patients, as well as build relationships with referral sources like doctors, then getting...
Published 10/25/23
Hand Therapy Secrets Testimonial What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Hand Therapy Secrets... Hand Exam Prep. Hoang’s Hand Exam Prep Program For OTs and PTs who want to prepare for the CHT exam and study in a way that increases their chance of passing the first time. This is YOUR opportunity to be able to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam with less overwhelm, less reading, and in less time. Apply Today!
Published 10/18/23
Have You Failed The CHT Exam Before? People often tell me they are bad test takers and that’s why it stops them from becoming a CHT. Commit to a hours…get clear on what you need to do this time…and then let’s get it done! 🙌 The real reason why you are still NOT a CHT is not is because you are a bad test taker….but let’s get clear on what steps you need to take together. We’ll cover: 1. how you can study differently 2. what small changes or tweaks you can make that make the biggest...
Published 10/12/23
FREE CHT Exam Ready MASTER CLASS Putting off taking the CHT exam until “later” when you have more time to study? A little tough love for you, friend – you’ll always be too busy to do the hard thing of studying to become a CHT. 💯 So there’s NO better way to kickstart your studying than with simple step-by-step direction + a plan to get you started. I designed The Exam prep program for busy occupational or physical therapists who work, have a family, and just in general busy humans. You...
Published 10/11/23
Learn to Study For The CHT Exam With Ease! Considering studying for the CHT exam but don’t know where to start? Start here 👉 inside my last masterclass this year and get - Exam Ready! I’ve been a OT for over 20 years, and a CHT for over 15 years and teaching inside my programs for almost 5 years now helping hundreds of OT’s and PT’s become experts in hand therapy. You can study easier than most. ✅ Confidently know what resources to use and how to use them ✅ Creating a plan and being able...
Published 10/10/23
Earn More by Becoming a CHT Welcome to Hand Therapy Secrets, the podcast that's here to tackle a BIG question we all think about but might not always talk about: money. I'm your host, Hoang, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, and my mission is to help you, fellow therapists, enhance your clinical and business skills. Let's face it, money is on our minds, whether we admit it or not. We've invested in our education, often accumulating student loans, and now we're eager to...
Published 10/04/23
How to Compete Against Big Chain Therapy Clinics Welcome, to The OT Business Corner of Hand Therapy Secrets Podcast. I'm your host, Hoang Tran, an occupational therapist and a certified hand therapist. Here, in the heart of Hand Therapy Secrets, we're diving into the world of business. Whether you're looking to kickstart your very own OT clinic or supercharge the growth of your existing one, you're in the right place.https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ I'm on a mission to share...
Published 09/27/23
How To Choose & Create Your Best Marketing Strategy I had a Question Submitted by Tom asking me, "What is my experience with Workshops and Digital Marketing?"  In other words, "How do you Create Your Marketing Strategy." It Basically comes down to 3 Questions. 1.What Type of Clinic Do You Want?2.What Are You Willing To Do?3.Trial & Error I’ve been there, and I still see it in our small but mighty community. https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ You got started on your...
Published 09/20/23
Starting Your Hand Therapy Clinic Before Getting Your CHT I got a really great question, about "Starting a Hand Therapy Clinic before becoming a  CHT?"YES! of course you CAN! Although, there are things to consider when you do. You gotta have a PLAN! Becoming a business owner…an entrepreneur…is NOT easy. It’s may not for everyone. But it’s for you if you are reading this. I’m an OT business owner that started out very much like you. I just wanted to fill my schedule and treat the way I...
Published 09/13/23
How do I open an OT Practice? Becoming a business owner…an entrepreneur…is NOT easy. It may not for everyone! I’m an OT business owner that started out very much like you. I just wanted to fill my schedule and treat the way I wanted to treat. I was searching for the freedom that everyone in business talks about but all I found was being tied down to my patient schedule. I started out 10 years ago. Within the 1st year I was stuck…I knew the business I created needed help. I just didn’t know...
Published 09/06/23
Your desire to WANT to become a certified hand therapist is VITAL. That means not everyone is qualified to join us and to be one of the chosen ones you must already be an OT or PT and be qualified to sit for the hand therapy exam. To be qualified: You have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed OT or PT (no assistants). You have to have at least 4,000 hours in upper extremity therapy management (it doesn’t have to be an outpatient clinic or with a CHT). What makes you qualified is...
Published 08/30/23
Three Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Clinic After 10 years of owning my own clinic, Hands On Therapy Services and my online Program Hand Therapy Secrets, I wish I had these questions before I got started. In this podcast I will discuss my personal experiences, to give you some helpful insight to help launch and start your very own Therapy Clinic.  Your will want to ask yourself the following questions: 1.) What Do I Want My Business To Look Like? 2.) What Do I...
Published 08/23/23
The 5 Things I Did To GROW My Occupational Therapy Clinic  In this podcast I will discuss what i did to grow my business when i first got started 10 years ago. Fast forward to today, a lot has changed!   Find out what is working for me today and how it can also help you! iI you are. Just starting out, Whatever it takes, just start somewhere to start your Therapy Clinic! If you're a year or two out and you're struggling a little bit, just know that. That it can get better. And you might be...
Published 08/16/23
How to Build Your Own OT Clinic! How I went from a frustrated Occupational Therapist wondering if I had picked the right career path, to having an amazing career and running two companies that support occupational therapy in different ways. I have a Great Resource for you if you want to Make the Money You Deserve! Before becoming a business owner. Before becoming a Certified Hand Therapist… I was that new Occupational Therapist graduate looking for a way to get a job in hand therapy...
Published 08/09/23