We're taking a completely unorthodox approach in Episode 43 of the Creative Business Breakdown podcast. Instead of recording together in the same room as we usually do, we're answering some BIG questions about our partnership...separately. If you've been curious about the inner workings of our partnership, or how a business partner relationship looks in general, make sure to listen to this episode. We dive deep into the evolution of our business together, the challenges we have faced, and how we have grown both personally and professionally due to our partnership.

We're welcoming two special guests to dish what it's really like to be an employee at Music Therapy Connections. Alisabeth Hopper and Laura Mui answer our burning questions about the pros, cons, surprises, and lessons learned since they joined our team. This was a fun and enlightening conversation for us as business owners, and we hope you'll find it just as interesting. If you would like more resources for hiring and managing employees, please check out The MT CEO Project at https://creativebusinessbreakdown.com/ceo.

We're hiring! In case you haven't heard, we are now accepting applications for a FULL-TIME music therapist position at our private practice, Music Therapy Connections. The submission deadline is April 1, so visit the link below to learn more and apply: https://musictherapyconnections.org/hiring-mtbc In Episode 41, we're celebrating our team at MTC, and the many accomplishments they've achieved since joining us. We're talking about how music therapy has grown in a community as a result of their work, and how our business has evolved, as well.

One of the biggest challenges of owning a business is knowing if and when it's time to hire an employee. As music therapy business owners, this is not an easy decision to make, especially if you've never hired an employee before. We've learned so much with each hire, and are getting ready to go through the process once again -- which is why we decided to tackle this challenging topic now. In this episode, we're sharing some of the important questions you must answer every single time you consider hiring an employee. P.S. If you're interested in learning more about our full-time music therapist position, please visit https://musictherapyconnections.org/hiring-mtbc.

Being a business owner can feel like riding a rollercoaster: sometimes you're on top of the world with your hands in the air, and other times, you're flying down a steep hill holding on for dear life. At this moment in our business, we're feeling the latter, and in this episode, we're getting real about our current challenges. We talk through how we're dealing with overwhelm, especially when it comes to our mindset. If you're going through a difficult season as a business owner, please know that you're not alone! We hope you'll find solidarity in Episode 39, and take away a few words of wisdom, since this isn't our first time on the rollercoaster(and won't be our last!).

When the topic of "self-care" comes up, things like pedicures and bubble baths usually come to mind. And while we love those indulgences from time to time, the most effective self-care is the kind that you can incorporate into your everyday routine. In Episode 38 of the Creative Business Breakdown, we're talking about how we're practicing self-care on a regular basis in this season, and the effect that it's having on both our personal and professional lives.