Maggy The Dietitian

03/06/2026

They say hindsight is 50/50...

And, looking back to my private practice career, about 50% of the decisions I’d do over and over again, and about 50% of the decisions I would 100% do differently.

My private practice career has been one of the most rewarding and overwhelming journeys. My story started back 7 years ago in May of 2019, when I decided to leave my full-time job and take a chance on myself. But, it wasn’t even a chance at the time - it was my calling, my passion, and the only possible route I envisioned myself in. Over the past 7 years, there have been late nights, early mornings, long days, stressed relationships, broken relationships, incredible mistakes made, and life-altering lessons learned.

Today, I’m going to share a glimpse into the decisions that were right AND wrong for me, so that you can walk away from today’s newsletter feeling validated, supported, and ready to build your dream private practice better than I did.

WHAT I DID RIGHT:
1. I did all the non-revenue-generating, annoying, tedious tasks first.
2. I did all the things I could have paid someone to do myself.
3. I waited till I had enough clients lined up.
4. I hired my friends first.

WHAT I DID WRONG:
1. Hired the wrong person.
2. Made decisions that weren’t aligned with my values.
3. Had zero idea of how to pay myself.
4. Had even less of an idea of how to pay my team.
5. Couldn’t figure out when TF to hire.

✨ Want to hear more? Stay tuned for the full story at the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics on 4/9 from 10:45-11:45 AM, plus a podcast and blog post to come :)

📬 March Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/978c26b3e1ab/march-newsletter

03/06/2026

They say hindsight is 50/50... -

And, looking back to my private practice career, about 50% of the decisions I’d do over and over again, and about 50% of the decisions I would 100% do differently.

01/26/2026

Nothing is more rewarding than helping a dietitian grow their practice, expand their reach, and increase their confidence 💙

Pinch me that I get to do this... Can't think of anything cooler to do than mentor other dietitians, share the business lessons I've learned, and help someone grow their practice.

It's like a beautiful cascading waterfall that I can help group practice owner, help dietitians, help clients. Gosh how cool🥺

🥰 I am SO proud of and her ever-growing, ever-evolving practice ! Thank YOU for your kind words and I can't wait to continue to watch you grow, expand, and build your empire!

01/20/2026

As I look back on 2025, I think…

OOF. WTF. WOULD NOT REPEAT.

Haha ahhh.. yes really.

But yet, when I really slow down and reminisce- I also remember the really incredible, beautiful things that happened.

I remember the purpose that emerged through the pain.The dietitians I had the honor of mentoring.The clients who trusted me with their health and their lives.The friends and family who held me up through one of the hardest years I’ve ever experienced.

I remember that untamable excitement to launch The Dietitian Business Podcast- and the meaningful, honest conversations I got to have with business owners all over the country as part of it.

I remember the countless meetings with my dietitian clients that felt like a perfect blend of friendly catch-up, strategic problem-solving, and a little (or a lotta bit) therapy. Sessions I left feeling deeply fulfilled and genuinely blessed to be part of your business and life journey.

So while 2025 stretched me, challenged me, and broke me open in ways I didn’t expect… it also reminded me exactly why I do this work with you here.

📬 https://mailchi.mp/acae088220a8/2025-year-in-review

#2025

01/20/2026

Word of the year: OOF. WTF. WOULD NOT REPEAT. -

I remember the purpose that emerged through the pain.The dietitians I had the honor of mentoring.The clients who trusted me with their health and their lives.The friends and family who held me up through one of the hardest years I’ve ever experienced.

01/13/2026

got to meet one of my first podcast guests, business coaching clients, and fellow DFW practice owner last week of 💓💞💕

🎤go stream our podcast episode “She grew from solo dietitian to group practice owner” of The Dietitian Business Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube!

12/22/2025

Am I doing a terrible job? A real coaching session on why growth, referrals, and retention stall. - https://mailchi.mp/db8d6f62a563/episode-7

12/22/2025

Something is broken and not working… and here’s where my brain immediately goes:

Why?
Why are all these efforts only producing a tiny trickle of referrals?
Why isn’t anything truly taking off?

Here’s what I get curious about:
👉 Is the messaging landing?
👉 Is the way you’re selling your services clear and compelling?
👉 Do people understand the value you provide?
👉 Are you speaking directly to their pain points?
👉 What do your conversations, emails, and follow-ups actually sound like?

When referrals are quiet, it’s almost always a signal that the message isn’t connecting — not that you’re a bad clinician or “just need more marketing.”

If these questions are swirling in your head too… this episode is the one you need to hear. 🎧 Steam episode 7 of the dietitian business podcast now, friend.

12/19/2025

How to go from “I think…” to “I KNOW!!!” as a bad a** biz owner

One of the biggest shifts in private practice is moving out of guessing mode.
“I think this is working…”
“I think clients are staying…”
“I think referrals are slow because of ___…”

In this episode, we talk about stepping into the I KNOW era — where data, numbers, and feedback give you clarity instead of relying on gut feelings alone.

When you know what’s working (and what’s not), you make better decisions, fix the right things, keep more clients, and grow a truly profitable practice.

This is the mindset shift that changes everything.

🎤 Steam Episode 7 of The Dietitian Business Podcast now!

12/18/2025

“Why Your Referrals Aren’t Coming In”

Adina came to this coaching session saying something so many dietitians feel but rarely admit out loud:

“I’ve done everything. Mailers, coffees, networking, postcards, handouts… and STILL no strong referrals coming in.”

Sound familiar?

In this episode, we dig into:
👉 Why outreach isn’t landing
👉 How to analyze your referral sources in Simple Practice
👉 What to do when nothing produces ROI
👉 How messaging + niche clarity directly impact referrals
👉 The real reason you’re getting trickles instead of a steady flow

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things… yet your phone isn’t ringing, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to the full coaching session — and finally understand what’s blocking your growth.

12/17/2025

Ever wonder what it actually looks like to work with a dietitian business coach?

Check out Episode 7 of the Dietitian Business Podcast for a sneak peek — a true fly-on-the-wall look at a real business coaching session. 🪰

Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube today!

12/16/2025

The Hidden Reason Your Practice Isn’t Growing...

Most dietitians think they need more clients to grow.

But in this coaching session with Adina, we uncovered something way more important…

👉 Retention.
If clients aren’t coming back, your schedule becomes a revolving door — constant new intakes, no momentum, and zero stability.

Inside the episode, we break down:
💡 How to calculate your retention rate
💡 Why messaging + niche alignment matter
💡 How to identify which marketing efforts actually produce ROI
💡 What to tweak inside the session to build long-term caseload stability

If your practice feels like a “dull roar” instead of the thriving business you imagined… this is your roadmap back.

🎧 New episode live now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Just find episode 7 of The Dietitian Business Network!