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The Grow Together Podcast
Defining Your Pillars in Business
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Episode Title: Defining Your Pillars in Business
Host: Kate McCommons
Episode Length: ~20 minutes
Categories: Private Practice, Business Foundations, Therapy, Mindset, Marketing
Episode Summary:
In today’s foundational (yet deeply transformative) episode, Kate dives into what it really means to define the pillars of your business. Whether you’re just starting your private practice or feeling a little wobbly in your direction, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and rebuild on what truly matters.
Kate shares her own story of starting Grow Together Therapy as a telehealth-only model, how misalignment forced a business “facelift,” and why identifying your core business values is essential to long-term success.
You’ll walk away with clarity, questions to journal through, and a framework for creating the cornerstones of a private practice that actually fits your life.
What You’ll Learn:
- What “business pillars” actually are (and why they matter)
- The four foundational questions to uncover your core values
- How marketing gets easier when your pillars are clear
- Why your business might need a “facelift” — and that’s okay
- The key to sustainable growth (spoiler: it’s not hustle)
Reflective Questions Kate Covers:
- What does your business stand for?
- How do you want your clients to feel when they interact with you?
- What are 3 non-negotiables in your life or work?
- What mistakes or experiences are guiding how you want to do things differently?
Kate’s Pillar Framework Includes:
- Who you serve (clients, yes this is its OWN Pillar)
- How you serve them (how do you serve them by taking care of yourself)
- Where you serve them (location location location!)
- What you actually do ( how you care for your team and your clients)
Plus, a quarterly check-in process to re-align and reassess your pillars based on:
- Where you are personally
- How your clients’ needs are evolving
- The delivery model or world dynamic you’re operating in
- The culture of your business and the support your team needs
Quote to Remember:
“You are the leg of the table. Your business can't stand without you. That’s why one of your pillars should always come back to YOU — so you don’t burn out building something that doesn’t fit.”
Resources & Links:
- Learn more about Grow With Kate
- Subscribe to our Grow Together Members where we will send you weekly applicable templates to apply to and GROW your practice!
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