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Smart Solo Practice

Smart Solo Practice

Written by: Armoury Media
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Tips and tech for Canadian professionals in solo private practice. Explore proven strategies to attract ideal clients, reduce admin overhead, protect client privacy, and foster sustainable growth. All without leaning on aggressive marketing and hustle-culture tactics. Join host Greg Mount on the quest for a calm, more organized business in a chaotic, digital world.© 2025 Armoury Media Economics
Episodes
  • Personal Creative Ownership is Over
    Aug 10 2025

    Does creative ownership still exist when every platform claims broad rights to your uploads? In this departure from our usual tips and tech, Greg Mount explores how the erosion of digital ownership affects professionals who share their expertise online.

    Through stories from the music industry's digital transformation and a parable about a fictional banjo player, this episode examines what happens when human creativity becomes training data for algorithms.

    Get the full story: Personal Creative Ownership is Over

    Key Topics:

    • The CapCut terms of service controversy and what it represents
    • How the music industry's 1980s transformation predicted today's content landscape
    • The fundamental difference between human inspiration and algorithmic extraction
    • Why free creative tools aren't really free
    • Building alternatives to platform dependency

    Episode Chapters:

    • (00:00) - The CapCut Wake-Up Call
    • (01:31) - The Music Industry Was The Warning
    • (02:44) - The Banjo Player Who Went Viral
    • (04:06) - The Post-Ownership Era
    • (05:14) - Rue the Machine?
    • (06:20) - The Infrastructure Tells the Story
    • (07:44) - What's Still Worth Doing
    • (08:43) - The Choice Ahead
    • (09:42) - The Real Question

    Resources Mentioned:
    • CapCut Terms of Service Controversy - The Verge
    • Understanding Platform Terms of Service - Electronic Frontier Foundation
    • DaVinci Resolve - Video editing alternative
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    11 mins
  • Easy Client Onboarding for Busy Solo Professionals
    Jul 13 2025

    Your clients can order pizza in two minutes. How long does it take them to book their first appointment with you? If the answer makes you uncomfortable, you're not alone.

    In this episode, Greg Mount reveals why most Canadian professionals are losing clients to outdated onboarding processes and shares three battle-tested solutions for creating seamless client experiences without sacrificing privacy or professionalism.

    Get the full story: Easy Client Onboarding for Busy Solo Professionals


    Key Topics:

    • The disconnect between modern consumer expectations and professional practices
    • Why automation fears are costing you clients (and how to overcome them)
    • Three proven onboarding paths for different practice types
    • How to maintain Canadian privacy compliance while embracing automation
    • Common pitfalls that sabotage even well-intentioned onboarding systems

    Episode Chapters:

    • (00:00) - Introduction to Client Onboarding
    • (01:15) - The Digital Business Card Problem
    • (02:08) - The Automation Advantage
    • (03:06) - Three Onboarding Solutions
    • (04:04) - Path 1: Website Booking & Intake
    • (08:07) - Path 2: Website with Moxie
    • (10:43) - Path 3: Website with PracticeQ
    • (13:55) - Common Onboarding Pitfalls
    • (16:23) - Your Systems Should Support You


    Resources Mentioned:

    • FluentBooking - WordPress booking plugin
    • FluentForms - Form builder with privacy focus
    • Moxie - All-in-one practice management
    • PracticeQ - Healthcare-compliant EHR system
    • Jane - Canadian healthcare practice management
    • Practice Better - Alternative healthcare platform
    • PIPEDA - Canadian privacy legislation
    • PHIPA - Ontario health information protection
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    18 mins
  • Cultivating Client Connections in a Sea of AI Content
    Jun 15 2025

    Ever wonder why unqualified influencers and AI-generated content dominate search results while actual professionals stay silent? The answer lies in five research-backed barriers that prevent qualified experts from sharing their knowledge online.

    In this episode, Greg Mount explores why Canadian solo professionals struggle with content creation despite understanding its value, and provides a practical framework for overcoming these challenges using Google's E-E-A-T guidelines.

    Get the full story: Cultivating Client Connections in a Sea of AI Content

    Key Topics:

    • The professional silence paradox: why experts avoid content creation
    • Five evidence-based barriers preventing professional content creation
    • How Google's E-E-A-T framework guides credible professional content
    • A simple "one article per month" strategy that actually works
    • Content repurposing workflow for maximum efficiency with minimal time investment


    Episode Chapters:

    • (00:00) - Online Publishing Paradox
    • (02:12) - Online Publishing Barriers
    • (08:49) - Professional Advantage
    • (10:32) - Google's E-E-A-T Guidelines
    • (13:36) - Practical Content Strategy
    • (16:45) - Connect with Your Clients


    Resources Mentioned:

    • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
    • CASL (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation)
    • Google's E-E-A-T Guidelines
    • American Bar Association 2024 Technology Report
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    19 mins
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