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Every business owner dreams of having a practice that doesn’t depend on them for every decision and every detail. In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot speaks with Ruth Mannschreck, who breaks down the Five Elements of Freedom—robust systems, clear communication, strong teams, a healthy business culture, and effective leadership. You’ll learn how these essential components work together to create a practice that not only supports your clients but also gives you the space to lead, grow, and even step away without everything falling apart.

What You'll Learn in this Episode:

• The Five Elements of Freedom that create a business that runs without you
• How robust systems free up your time and reduce stress
• Why clear communication keeps your team and clients aligned
• The role of a strong team in supporting growth and stability
• How to foster a healthy business culture that sustains success
• Ways to strengthen your leadership so your practice thrives—even when you’re not in the room

Bio:

Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, dentist, business strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC, has over 30 years of experience in private practice. After a life-altering experience with her daughter’s NICU stay, she reimagined her business, reducing her hours while boosting revenue. This shift inspired her to develop a streamlined business model centered on efficient systems, high-performing teams, and a thriving company culture. Now, through her programs Business Lifestyle By Design and Prep It To Sell, Dr. Ruth helps entrepreneurs build scalable businesses and ensure they sell for maximum value when the time is right. When she’s not coaching and mentoring small business owners, Dr. Ruth can be found engrossed in a good book, walking her two dogs, taste-testing new wines, or paddleboarding around a lake in Northern Michigan.

Connect with Ruth Mannschreck:

https://shorelinestrategies.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmannschreck/

https://www.instagram.com/ruthmannschreck/?hl=en

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center

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In this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot welcomes financial expert Carla Titus from Wealth and Worth Within to discuss crucial financial insights for practice owners in the behavioral health industry. Carla elaborates on the importance of understanding profit margins, forecasting, and distinguishing between a profit and loss statement (P&L) and a balance sheet. She underscores the necessity of knowing one's numbers, building a solid support team, and asking the right questions to foster business growth. They also delve into common challenges faced by practice owners, such as handling compensation and expenses, and offer strategies to improve financial health irrespective of the practice's current scale. The episode ends with practical advice on integrating financial literacy into business operations to achieve long-term success.

While listening to this episode, you will learn how to:

• Understand profit margins, forecasting, and the difference between a P&L and a balance sheet
• Learn how to manage compensation and expenses while growing your practice
• Discover the importance of knowing your numbers and asking the right financial questions
• Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your practice’s financial health

Bio:

Carla Titus is a finance expert with over 17 years of combined corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online business experience. She provides fractional CFO services and financial consulting to business owners looking to grow their business profitably. Her mission with Wealth & Worth Within is to empower business owners to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind, so that they can get back to what they enjoy.

About WWW:

Wealth and Worth Within offers fractional CFO Services for established businesses that have been running for 2-3years with a team of 10-20 and are normally at 7-figures. We work with business owners who are too busy running their company, but still need to feel in control of their numbers and utilize data to make better decisions. Wealth & Worth Within’s mission is to empower business owners to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind, so that they can get back to what they enjoy.

Connect with Carla Titus:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamtitus/

https://www.facebook.com/wealthworthwithin

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center

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Running a private mental health practice is more than just providing excellent care—it’s also about keeping your business healthy and sustainable. In this episode of the Your Mental Health Business Mentor Podcast, we delve into the delicate balance between compassionate care and financial responsibility. Join Dr. Margo Jacquot as she talks with Rebecca Berneck, CEO of Officeheads, about practical ways to maintain strong profit margins without compromising the quality of care your clients receive. From understanding your true costs to setting fees with confidence, to streamlining operations, this conversation offers valuable insights for clinicians at every stage of private practice. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help your practice thrive—financially and clinically. Because when your bottom line is strong, your ability to serve others only grows.

You Will Learn To:

• Balance compassionate care with financial sustainability in private practice
• Understand the true costs of running your business
• Identify strategies to maintain strong profit margins

An efficiency geek since birth, Rebecca Berneck is CEO and “Big Head” of Officeheads. Rebecca's ineffable spirit has taken her from corporate problem solver to the pied piper of small business owners. She applied her vast talents to creating not one but two seven-figure consulting firms in 5 years. She knows her stuff and knows how to put it to use for her clients and audiences. She has implemented best practice processes, provided financial management and tax services, and advised a slew of hectic entrepreneurs to know their numbers and to apply this powerful information to their financial and strategic goals, creating the Officeheads 5-Gear Financial Management System. Outside of work, Rebecca is a retired vintage motorcycle racer and still sings the national anthem at vintage motorcycle events. The largest crowd thus far is 70,000 people.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Officeheads Academy-- https://academy.officeheads.com/

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business-- https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837

Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine-- https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

Connect with Rebecca Berneck:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/officeheads/

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

thejunipercenter.com

Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center