Ever catch yourself daydreaming about setting your own schedule, choosing your own clients, and getting paid what your services are really worth? You're not alone. So many dietitians tell me they want to start their own private practice, but they're stuck wondering if it's actually possible to make real money in the first year.

Maybe you're tired of asking permission to take time off, exhausted from workplace politics, or frankly just over feeling undervalued despite your expertise. The thought of having your own private practice sounds amazing, but then reality hits - the overwhelm of not knowing where to start, the fear of financial instability, the voice telling you that most nutrition businesses fail.

You've invested years of your life and thousands of dollars getting the education and credentials to help people transform their health. You have knowledge that can literally change lives, yet you're settling for a paycheck that barely covers your groceries. And somewhere along the way, you started believing that maybe this is just how it is for dietitians: that we're supposed to be grateful for whatever crumbs we get.

NO. Absolutely NOT.

In this episode, I'm sharing the exact 4-phase blueprint for building a 5-figure private practice in your first year, so you can stop dreaming and start building the private practice you actually want.

Here’s the breakdown:

• The #1 mistake dietitians make when starting their private practice (and why it keeps them stuck in preparation mode forever)

• My 4-phase blueprint that takes you from idea to 5-figure business in 12 months

• The exact pricing strategy that makes 5-figures achievable with just 2-4 clients per month

• How to get your first paying clients without needing a huge following or expensive marketing

• The 5 mindset shifts that separate successful practice owners from those who struggle

• Your specific next steps based on exactly where you are right now

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundations Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 194: When Business Growth is Hard

• Episode 184: You Are A Leader

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Assess Your Phase
Determine where you are in the 4-phase blueprint

Step 2: Set Your 90-Day Goal
Choose one specific milestone to focus on

Step 3: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

You want both: The freedom to design your schedule around your life AND the income that reflects your expertise. If you've been told you have to choose between flexibility and financial success, this episode is for you.

Maybe you're the dietitian working all hours, taking calls during family time, and feeling like you're always "on." Or perhaps you're afraid that setting boundaries and creating the schedule you want will cost you clients and income. What if I told you that having both freedom and money isn't just possible - it's the key to sustainable success?

Here's the truth that nobody talks about: The dietitians making the most money aren't grinding themselves into the ground. They've figured out how to work with intention instead of desperation, how to attract clients who respect their boundaries, and how to create multiple income streams that don't require them to be constantly available. They've designed businesses that serve their lives, not consume them.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to stop choosing between the life you want and the income you deserve. This isn't about working less and hoping for the best - it's about working strategically so you can have both the freedom to live on your terms and the financial success that reflects your expertise.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why the "choose one or the other" mentality is keeping you stuck and attracting the wrong clients

• The three key strategies that allow successful dietitians to have both freedom and high income

• The 5-step practical roadmap to design your practice around your life without sacrificing money

• Mindset shifts that separate experts from people-pleasers (and why this matters for your rates)

• Real talk responses to every objection your brain is throwing at you about why this won't work

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundation Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 331: Unlearning Scarcity

• Episode 329: Breaking Free From The “I’m Not Here for the Money” Mindset in Dietetics

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Track Your Business Hours for 1 Week
Write down every minute you spend on work (including mental energy) to see where your time really goes. This time audit is a critical step of awareness; don’t skip it.

Step 2: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

Step 3: Join the Aligned Success Academy Waitlist
Ready to have both freedom AND money? Explore the Aligned Success Academy and get on the waitlist here.

Picture this: You're scrolling LinkedIn and see a post from a dietitian with 15+ years of experience, multiple certifications, and incredible client results. She's talking about her private practice, but then she says something that makes your stomach drop: "I hope $150 per session isn't too much to ask for my services. I don't want to be greedy."

Fifteen years. Multiple certifications. Life-changing client transformations. And she's apologizing for charging what a new personal trainer charges for a single workout.

If this scenario makes you cringe, you're not alone. But if it makes you cringe because you recognize yourself in it, then we need to talk. Because here's what I know after mentoring hundreds of dietitians: the biggest factor determining your income isn't your credentials, your niche, or even your marketing strategy. It's your confidence.

In this episode, I'm sharing why confidence is your most profitable business asset and exactly how to build the kind of unshakeable professional confidence that directly translates to higher income. This is for ambitious dietitians who know they have so much more to offer but find themselves stuck in cycles of undercharging, over-delivering, and apologizing for their expertise.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why brilliant, experienced dietitians chronically undervalue themselves (and how this impacts your entire career)

• The hidden financial cost of low confidence (it's way more than you think)

• How your confidence level directly impacts your clients' results and their willingness to pay premium rates

• The 4 Pillars of Profitable Confidence system that changes how you show up in your business

• Specific daily practices to build self-worth that can't be shaken by rejection or criticism

• How to reframe the "I should be grateful" mindset that's keeping you financially stuck

• The confidence-pricing connection: why raising your rates actually serves your clients better

Free Resource This Month:

• The Private Practice Foundation Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 41: Creating Confidence

• Episode 150: Comparing Yourself To Others

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Stop Apologizing
Starting today, notice when you apologize for your rates, your expertise, or taking up space. Awareness is the first step to change.

Step 2: Join the Community
Connect with ambitious dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

Step 3: Build Your Evidence
Start an Evidence Journal today - write down every client win, testimonial, and breakthrough you create. Your confidence needs to be built on facts, not feelings.