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How Ginger Used Red Carpet Exits to Transform Her Practice from 1099 to W2

Making the shift from independent contractors (1099s) to employees (W2s) can feel overwhelming for private practice owners—and let’s be honest, it can stir up a lot of big feelings for your team too! In this episode, Julie Herres sits down with Ginger Houghton, owner of Bright Spot Therapy, to unpack how Ginger’s “red carpet exit” approach turned what could have been a stressful transition into an experience rooted in trust, growth, and long-term success. Whether you’re considering this move or already knee-deep in the process, Ginger’s story offers practical strategies and plenty of encouragement. Three Reasons to Listen / Three Things You’ll Learn How to Build Trust During Big Changes: Hear Ginger’s actionable steps for fostering open communication and emotional safety—before, during, and after a major team shift. Red Carpet Exits Explained: Discover what “red carpet exits” actually look like, and why supporting clinicians to leave well can help your culture (and numbers) thrive. How to Prep for a Smooth 1099-to-W2 Transition: From timelines and tough conversations to financial realities and math tools, get a real-world roadmap for making this change without losing your team. Timestamped Highlights [00:02:05] Meet Ginger Houghton, Bright Spot Therapy owner [00:04:34] Why Ginger decided to move to W2s [00:07:14] Prepping for the transition: compliance & math [00:09:18] Emotional prep: addressing clinician workplace trauma [00:12:06] Communicating the “why” and math to your team [00:14:24] How Ginger presented the transition to staff [00:15:45] The value of proactive outreach & long timelines [00:18:31] Red carpet exits in action: what they look like [00:20:39] Addressing concerns: trust, micromanagement, expectations [00:22:03] Minimizing attrition and maintaining culture [00:24:47] Planning for bumps: revenue, paychecks, and growth [00:27:00] How the shift changed Ginger’s practice for the better [00:29:19] Ginger’s consulting and course for practice owners