From Burned-Out Therapist to Succ...

From Burned-Out Therapist to Successful Practice Owner | Her 15-Year Journey with Sarah Pettyjohn

Freedom by Design by Jamey Schrier
S2 · E20
Aug 10, 2026
43:53

Episode notes

She started her practice to create freedom, but soon found herself working more than ever. Sarah shares how she transformed from an overwhelmed clinician into a true business leader by changing her mindset, building the right team, and creating systems that allowed her practice to grow. Learn the lessons every healthcare business owner needs to know before reaching burnout.

This is the final episode in this launch run. If it moved you, subscribe, share it with an owner who needs to see that an intentional exit is possible, and comment with where you are in your own journey right now.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Opening Hook

0:20 - Guest Introduction: Sarah Pettyjohn

1:46 - The Moment She Decided to Be the Boss

29:35 - Preparing the Practice to Sell

33:28 - Why She Exited on Her Own Terms

34:54 - From Client to Coach

36:48 - Her Biggest Regret as an Owner

42:25 - Closing Thoughts

If billing gaps, collections, cash flow, or revenue leaks are creating stress in your practice, schedule a conversation with Jamey here.

You can learn more about Sarah's work here.

Keywords

entrepreneurship
overwhelm
scaling a practice
practice growth
consultative selling
ownership thinking