Taking Care of Your Business (+Yourself!) in Uncertain Times
We invite you to bookmark this page and come back to it often; we’re adding additional resources to help you as the situation evolves.
WELCOME!
I'm so glad you're here. If your new to my world, I'm Mindy Totten, a mentor and coach for bodywork therapists who want to step up and build a business that is profitable and sustainable, so you can serve more people and make a great living doing it.
In the past few days and weeks, we've seen unprecedented shifts and changes in our world. The Covid-19 pandemic is causing fear and confusion, and you've likely seen some of the ripple effects inside your massage or bodywork business. The situation has been changing daily, and sometimes hourly, as we all try to get a handle on how to best respond to this challenge.
If you're not sure about how to respond, both as an individual and as a bodywork practitioner, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Anyone who says they know exactly how to handle the upcoming weeks and months is not being truthful. The fact is that we are in uncharted territory, and we therapists are going to need to develop resiliency as we navigate this journey.
Please continue to monitor the situation where you are and heed the advice of your local and state agencies.
Coping with all these changes in your business can be overwhelming. It can be terrifying if you let your mind go spiraling, thinking too far ahead, and not staying present and grounded.
I've created these resources to give you some practical ideas you can use in your business so that you can move forward with hope, empathy, and awareness. Please share this link with other bodyworkers who may be struggling. Let's reach out and support one another. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG!
(These resources are available to you with no strings attached. If you like what you see and you’d like to be a part of our community, we’d love to have you. Just scroll to the bottom of this page and enter your info, and we’ll get you all set up, lickety-split. You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here for you!)
I’ve created a Spotify playlist called Step Into Your Power, just for you as we navigate these uncertain times! (Warning: if the little ones are home from school, best to listen with your ear pods. A couple of songs are labelled explicit. I’m a big fan of a strategically placed f-bomb!)
If you’re not already listening to the Do It With Intention podcast, check it out. Every week we share a new episode about marketing and all-things-bodywork-business. With clarity, empathy, and a dash of humor, we dive into the nitty-gritty about what it REALLY takes to build a profitable and sustainable massage or bodywork practice. These episodes will help you get your feet under you as you move forward in these uncertain times.
Get paid for your expertise, even when you can’t see clients in person. If you’re frustrated and anxious, not able to do hands-on work, the How to Create Online Offerings Masterclass will help you to continue to offer value to your clients, and bridge any income gaps you may be experiencing in your practice.
One of my mentors, Racheal Cook, created on online event called Create Your Coronavirus Contingency Plan. It's chock-full of interviews with amazing entrepreneurs (including Yours Truly at the 1 hour 33 minute mark 😎) that will help you move forward, so that you can begin to take the steps you need to take for your business to not only survive, but to thrive.
The US Chamber of Commerce has put together this helpful information about loans for small businesses under the CARES act recently passed by Congress.
I was an English teacher for 12 years, and I love a great poem. This one was written by Brother Richard Hendrick a few short weeks ago. Looking for hope and optimism? This one’s for you.
Ready to be a part of a community of big-hearted, like-minded therapists? Just enter your info below, and you’ll be all set! (You’ll also receive a copy of the 100 Ways to Grow Your Bodywork Business checklist. Score!) See you on the inside!