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The Ins and Outs of being an SLP Resource Author and Entrepreneur

The Ins and Outs of being an SLP Resource Author and Entrepreneur

This course is for creative speech language pathologists who are interested in using their unique talents to create additional sources of income. This course will walk you through the basics of becoming a speech therapy resource author and give ideas for creating multiple revenue streams beyond that. You will get insight on how I started and what I have learned as a business owner navigating the SLP space. This course covers everything from copyright to marketing and how to stand out in today’s SLP business realm. This course is for anyone looking to become self-employed or to start a side business. Learn how I started my business gradually and how I became a fully self employed SLP business owner.

Presenters

  • Amanda Schaumburg

    MS CCC-SLP

    Amanda Schaumburg is a Speech Language Pathologist in Texas and has spent most of her career in the public schools. She has experience in outpatient clinics, early childhood intervention programs, and rehabs. Amanda is an author of speech therapy and educational resources and has been selling her creations online since 2015 in her store Panda Speech. Her hope is to help busy SLPs build a library of effective and engaging materials. Amanda has recently opened her own private practice where she provides contract speech therapy services, professional development, tele-therapy services, and professional consultations. Outside of her career, Amanda has a passion for community involvement. She serves on a local tennis association board, volunteers for local scouting programs, and is a Special Olympics coach for track and swimming. Amanda also sits on the Board for Smiles for Speech, a 501c non- profit that provides speech and occupational therapy, resources, and training to underserved communities around the globe. Amanda is married, has 1 son, two step sons, and the cutest Boston Terrier pups Fannie & Dottie. Dottie is being certified for animal assisted therapy and works with Amanda in speech therapy sessions as well as visits in their local community.

Learning Objectives

Identify the “big 3” of opening a speech therapy resource business.
Describe the differences between business models and why it is important to establish one.
Explain different revenue stream options for speech language pathologists.

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutesIntroductions and Disclosures

10 minutesLLC, PLLC, SCORP? Why you need one.
20 minutesBecoming an SLP Resource Author
10 minutesFinding other streams of revenue
10 minutesHow I structured my business
5 minutesWrap up

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - FinancialAmanda received compensation for this presentation.
Speakers - NonfinancialAmanda shares examples of other businesses in the SLP realm but was not paid to do so, nor will she receive any compensation for doing so. These are for examples only related to the presentation. Amanda has reached out to each business for their permission to share their image.
Speakers - ContentAmanda sells her original creations on her website and Teachers Pay Teachers. She shares images of her products for example purposes only. Amanda owns a publishing company and shares pictures of her published products for examples only.
Course - Financial Support & In KindThis course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area, Professional Area

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The Ins and Outs of being an SLP Resource Author and Entrepreneur
$25.00
Your purchase includes access to (1) recorded course and submittal of your participation to the ASHA registry. *You must opt-in and add your ASHA credentials after completing all course steps by the 15th of the next month after you start the video.