# The Exact Hiring Order That Helped Me Scale a Group Practice to 7-Figures

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Podcast: [The Business Savvy Therapist: Marketing, Hiring & Systems to Grow and Scale Your Therapy Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-savvy-therapist-marketing-hiring-systems-to-grow-and-scale-your-therapy-practice-6295770)
Published: 2026-04-14T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Sign up for my How They Did It Success Panel with Group Practice Owners - get the ‘ah-ha’ moment you need to keep moving forward→ https://mccancemethod.com/success-panel-with-group-practice-owners/ Want to watch this episode on video? Check it out here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vcT8uMu5PtM In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact hiring order that helped me scale my group practice to 7- figures without making costly mistakes. I share why your first hire should be a “mini me,” when to bring on a VA, and how to use your inquiry data to decide who to hire next so you can grow with more ease and less overwhelm. Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips! Here are some key points in this episode: [3:45] Why your first hire should be a “mini me.” [9:02] When to hire a VA and why it helps you grow faster. [13:09] How to use inquiry data to choose your next hire. [14:49] Why a couples therapist is often the best next clinical hire. [17:48] The simple hiring flow I used to scale. [19:16] The fear that keeps therapists from starting a group practice. Links From The Episode: Episode #88: Admin or VA: Who Should You Hire? https://mccancemethod.com/episode-88-admin-or-va-who-should-you-hire/ Here is the Janeapp link for TWO free months on us! https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ytg4vn Use Coupon: MCCANCE2MO Get $250 off Gingerdesk, book a Discovery Call and select ‘Nicole McCance’ under the question ‘How Did You Hear About Ginger Desk? https://gingerdesk.com/discovery-call/ll/ Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod

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