{"podcast":{"title":"Marketing Therapy","slug":"marketing-therapy-7342222","podcast_index_feed_id":7342222,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/marketing-therapy/","website_url":"https://walkerstrategyco.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6e8b38d5-84b2-440a-88d4-116ca2246b5a/lnS01KJi0uOPnBpW29Nv5_n6.png","author":"Anna Walker","episode_count":78,"summary":"You became a therapist to help people—not to spend hours Googling SEO tips, rewriting your website, or stressing over Instagram algorithms. That’s where this podcast comes in. Marketing Therapy is for private practice therapists who want to grow with more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot less overwhelm. Each week, you’ll get bite-sized episodes packed with practical strategies, grounded advice, and the occasional tough-love pep talk to help you fill your caseload with right-fit, full-fee clients—without burning out or selling out. Hosted by Anna Walker, marketing coach and founder of Walker Strategy Co., who’s helped over 3,000 therapists grow thriving private practices that reflect the quality of their work. This isn’t just about getting more inquiries. It’s about creating a practice that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Hit follow and get ready—Marketing Therapy is now in session.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T00:18:08.958351+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222"},"episode":{"title":"58. What Repels Premium-Fee Clients (Without You Realizing It)","slug":"58-what-repels-premium-fee-clients-without-you-realizing-it","published_at":"2026-03-03T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222/58-what-repels-premium-fee-clients-without-you-realizing-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222","url":"https://walkerstrategyco.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/329f0e5c-d336-4bdf-913d-58724be03f55.mp3","summary":"If you’ve been raising your fees—or want to—but your inquiries don’t reflect it, this episode is going to feel like a necessary reset. Premium-fee clients aren’t “better” clients. They’re not more deserving. But they do make decisions differently. And if your website is still written for someone who’s debating whether therapy is worth it… you may be unintentionally repelling the very clients who are ready to invest. In this episode, I’m breaking down the subtle messaging shifts that separate “shopping” inquiries from “choosing” inquiries. Because the clients who are prepared to pay $200, $300, $400+ per session aren’t asking, Should I go to therapy? They’ve already decided. They’re asking: Who is the right expert for me? When your website aligns with that mindset, everything changes. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ The key difference between “shopping” and “choosing” inquiries—and how to position your website for clients who are ready to choose. 2️⃣ Four subtle messaging mistakes that quietly repel premium-fee clients (even when your intentions are good). 3️⃣ How to shift your website from convincing people therapy works to confidently showing why you are the right fit. Resources & Links Mentioned: The Walker Strategy Co website: https://walkerstrategyco.com Done-for-you website copy + design services (limited availability before maternity leave): https://walkerstrategyco.com/services Confident Copy (step-by-step website + PT copy program): https://walkerstrategyco.com/cc Clear Website, Full Caseload workshop: https://walkerstrategyco.com/cwfc Connect + Subscribe Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and feel free to share it with a fellow therapist who’s building their private practice. Explore more marketing support for therap…","meta_description":"If you’ve been raising your fees—or want to—but your inquiries don’t reflect it, this episode is going to feel like a necessary reset. Premium-fee clients…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1552,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marketing-therapy-7342222/episodes/58-what-repels-premium-fee-clients-without-you-realizing-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketing-therapy-7342222/58-what-repels-premium-fee-clients-without-you-realizing-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}