Episode 88 | Top 3 Mistakes Group Practice Owners Make When Deciding to Hire an Assistant with Leta Gutzman

<p dir="ltr">Welcome to the latest episode of Soul Care for Therapists podcast! In this episode, "Top 3 Mistakes Group Practice Owners Make When Deciding to Hire an Assistant," host Dawn Gabriel interviews Leta Gutzman, a virtual assistant specializing in practice management for private practice owners. Leta shares her insights and expertise on the common mistakes made by practice owners when hiring a virtual assistant and provides valuable tips on how to avoid them. </p> <h2 dir="ltr">A little about Leta</h2> <p dir="ltr">As the founder and CEO alone, Leta has many roles within the company. With a passion for mental health and a drive to help others succeed Leta decided to start a virtual assistant business that grew into a successful business. With skills to run a business starting at 7 years old and Administrative experience starting as young as 14 Leta always knew she wanted to create a business to become successful and help others at the same time. Leta is married to a supportive husband and has 2 beautiful children and resides in sunny South Florida. " I love what I do on a daily basis for my clients, I am very thankful that I can be a part of helping people become mentally healthy"</p> <p dir="ltr">Let's dive in and discover Leta's advice!</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Mistake #1: Choosing a Virtual Assistant Without Mental Health Experience</h2> <p dir="ltr">"One thing that I often see when hiring a virtual assistant is choosing or selecting someone that doesn't have the mental health experience," says Leta. It is crucial to find a virtual assistant who specializes in the mental health field and possesses the necessary skills and compassion to interact with clients effectively. Hiring someone without this expertise can lead to a misrepresentation of your practice and leave clients feeling unsatisfied and out of place. Leta emphasizes the importance of understanding the clients' needs and handling situations with empathy and professionalism. A key behavior for virtual assistants in the mental health world is compassio