017: Nic Voican: Creating A Profitable Solo OT Practice Without Burnout
Wed Nov 26 2025
In this conversation, Nic and Gab dive into the incredible Occupational Therapy business that Nic has built, all the while staying true to his personal and professional values, remaining highly profitable and avoiding burnout. They discuss the importance of referrals and relationships in building a successful business, particularly in the context of Kintsugi OT and the NDIS. Nic shares insights on how his initial referrals came from cold calls and how maintaining strong relationships with referrers has been crucial for their growth. This episode also dives into how Nic structures his days and weeks as a solo OT, maximising both profit and purpose.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.ot/
https://www.instagram.com/marketyourclinic/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicvoicanot/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Exceptional Performance and Lifestyle Balance
00:39 Building a Referral Network: Local Connections and LinkedIn
03:48 The Philosophy of a Lifestyle Business
06:28 Understanding Numbers and Client Care
09:18 Building a Referral Base
12:22 Leveraging LinkedIn for Credibility
14:53 Structuring a Balanced Work Week
17:57 Implementing Effective Processes as a Solo Practitioner
24:30 Exploring AI in Clinical Practice
29:32 Streamlining Administrative Processes
31:06 The Importance of Downtime and Reflection
34:27 Effective Time Management Strategies
41:30 Delivering Exceptional Care in Complex Situations
42:47 Marketing Strategies for Solo Practitioners
48:43 Advice for Solo Clinicians
51:06 Mindfulness and Daily Practices for Success
Need help with growing your clinic and want to level up your marketing? Click here to work with us: https://www.marketyourclinic.com.au/
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In this conversation, Nic and Gab dive into the incredible Occupational Therapy business that Nic has built, all the while staying true to his personal and professional values, remaining highly profitable and avoiding burnout. They discuss the importance of referrals and relationships in building a successful business, particularly in the context of Kintsugi OT and the NDIS. Nic shares insights on how his initial referrals came from cold calls and how maintaining strong relationships with referrers has been crucial for their growth. This episode also dives into how Nic structures his days and weeks as a solo OT, maximising both profit and purpose. Links: https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.ot/ https://www.instagram.com/marketyourclinic/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicvoicanot/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Exceptional Performance and Lifestyle Balance 00:39 Building a Referral Network: Local Connections and LinkedIn 03:48 The Philosophy of a Lifestyle Business 06:28 Understanding Numbers and Client Care 09:18 Building a Referral Base 12:22 Leveraging LinkedIn for Credibility 14:53 Structuring a Balanced Work Week 17:57 Implementing Effective Processes as a Solo Practitioner 24:30 Exploring AI in Clinical Practice 29:32 Streamlining Administrative Processes 31:06 The Importance of Downtime and Reflection 34:27 Effective Time Management Strategies 41:30 Delivering Exceptional Care in Complex Situations 42:47 Marketing Strategies for Solo Practitioners 48:43 Advice for Solo Clinicians 51:06 Mindfulness and Daily Practices for Success Need help with growing your clinic and want to level up your marketing? Click here to work with us: https://www.marketyourclinic.com.au/