Starting A Side Gig

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Do I need to quit my job to start a practice?

You don’t have to quit your job immediately to start your own practice—there’s absolutely a safer way to transition into entrepreneurship while maintaining...

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • AskSAMIE · 2 min read

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Top Reasons OTP’s Take the Leap into Private Practice

In this video clip, OTPreneurs Justin Oakley, Emilia Bourland and Brandy Archie talk about what triggered them to step out of the traditional medical model and...

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Can You Start a Business as a COTA?

Short answer? YES—you can start a business as a COTA! 🎉

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Starting a Home Modification Consulting Business

Home modification consulting is one of the most natural business extensions for OTPs. You already understand functional assessment, environmental barriers, and...

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Best Practices for Applying for Small Business Grants

Securing a grant for your business can be a game-changer 💥—especially for us in healthcare, which in my opinion is always a mission-driven social venture. But...

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L | AskSAMIE · 7 min read

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Webinar: Using OT Skills in Non-Traditional Ways

This webinar, hosted by Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, features insights from three inspiring OT’s—Jennifer R. Gill, MS, OTR, Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L and...

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From Clinic to CEO: How Your OT Skills Translate to Business Success

OTPs often ask me, “But do I really have what it takes to start a business?” The short answer? Yes, you absolutely do!

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • AskSAMIE · 3 min read

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Setting Up a Telehealth OT Practice: Technology, Platforms & State Licensing

Telehealth went from a niche delivery model to a mainstream expectation almost overnight. And for OTPs looking to build or expand an independent practice,...

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OT in Corporate Wellness & Ergonomics: A Niche Practice Guide

Corporate wellness and ergonomic consulting isn't just a service you can add to your practice — it can be the entire practice. For OTPs drawn to prevention...

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OT Expert Witness & Legal Consulting

Expert witness work and legal consulting represent one of the most lucrative side gigs available to experienced OTPs. Attorneys need clinical experts who can...

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Post-Retirement OT Consulting: Leveraging Your Expertise

Retirement from clinical practice doesn't have to mean retirement from occupational therapy. After 20, 30, or 40 years of clinical experience, you possess a...

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