244: Why Always Being Available Is Hurting You, What Telehealth Companies Mean for Private Practice Dietitians, and What to Look for in a Business Coach

In this episode of the Dietitian Success Podcast, I'm tackling three topics that are coming up constantly right now for dietitian entrepreneurs at every stage of business. We talk about how to actually build boundaries into your practice before the burnout hits, what the rise of telehealth companies like Nourish and Faye actually means for private practice dietitians and how to differentiate yourself, and how to choose a business coach without getting pulled in by the most polished Instagram presence in the room. Inside, we cover: Why being always available is not professional and what it actually signals to potential clients How to decide your boundaries upfront and communicate them transparently so everyone is on the same page Why an open booking schedule can make you look less in demand rather than more accessible What telehealth companies like Nourish and Faye have done to the dietetics market and why I still believe private practice has a strong future Why the answer to competing with telehealth companies is never price and always brand Why niching further and building a more specialized practice is going to become increasingly important The two most common complaints I hear from dietitians who have worked with business coaches that did not feel right Why I was allergic to the term business coach for years and why I have made peace with it How to vet a business coach before you spend money, including the one platform I think does this better than any other Links: Check out the Entrepreneurship Tier of Dietitian Success Center: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/entrepreneurshipfordietitians Fay, Nourish, Berry Street and Beyond: https://dietitiansuccesscenter.com/fay-nourish-berry-street-beyond-dietitian-perspectives-on-working-for-telehealth-startups/ Join the Dietitian Success Summit 2026: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/the-dietitian-success-summit-2026 Follow @dietitiansuccesscenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/ Connect with @kristako.rd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/ Free Starter Kit: https://www.dietitiansuccesscenter.com/