Welcome to your first Think Tree Newsletter and introductory article from us – exciting times ahead! We are all delighted to be part of the wonderful new Think Tree venture, as your official business arm of the TT Hub. So who are we, why are we a part of it and what will we be bringing you? Co-Founders Liz Badger and Gary Tranter explain –
Says Liz: “All of us at the Business Club have come from a business, commercial or marketing background or are self-employed within the Health and Wellness Sector. We have all had first-hand experience of setting up, running and growing a business and understand the struggles of how hard it can be as a ‘solopreneur’.
“There’s no one to tell you what to do or when. It can be a lonely and daunting world out there! As a UK-wide Massage School owner, I have seen very many excellent therapists struggle and fail to make a sufficient income. Often the best therapists are not always motivated by money, nor have gained the business skills to thrive come graduation – not in a way that still sits with their often heart-led ethics.
“This is where we can really make a difference! We are a unique and non-competitive collaboration of business coaches and therapy experts. All of our coaches have also worked in the Health & Wellness Sector – many still do. We offer our Members a rolling, monthly programme of alternative business coaching and therapy expertise – all are exclusively approved by ThinkTree and worth two CPD points each. Encouraging and recognising therapists who work on their business instead of just in it are key drivers for us.
Says Gary: “ThinkTree is a fresh and exciting approach to providing valuable resources and support to those in the business of Health & Wellness. Here at the Therapist Business Club we are thrilled to be part of this pioneering professional association and we feel truly aligned with Think Tree’s unique vision and values.
“Should you choose to join the Therapist Business Club you will also become a member of a growing, heart-led community of therapist business professionals who want to see positive change in the world. Think Tree and Therapist Business Club are both committed to a new and empowering way for us all to work and learn together.”
The Business Club will be providing TT Members different tips, tools and special promotions covering a variety of business and therapy topics each month, as well as an exclusive 25% discount on Membership. Watch this space! The Club have recently worked in collaboration with the very first NHS Natural Health School, providing free of charge access to over 30 videos, articles and interviews about how Complementary Therapies can work alongside conventional cancer care. Feel free to sign up to Therapies for Cancer on the link below and then click on the banner to join –
From left to right: Julie Metcalfe, Marketing Director: Ryan Launchbury, Digital and Creative Manager: Liz Badger, Co-Founder and Managing Director; Gary Tranter, Co-Founder and Programme Director; Rick Smith, Partnerships Director and Raegon Guest, Curriculum and Development Manager.
Liz is the founder and current owner of an award-winning massage training school and patented, natural skin care brand. She is also founder of the UK Volunteer Therapist Hub and a regular feature writer for several trade magazines.
Gary is a Yoga and meditation teacher with a diverse range of project and event management experience in Further and Secondary Education, Small Enterprise and the Corporate sector. He has been a ‘solopreneur’ for 14 years.