You Can’t Keep Going Like This.
You love helping people and are good at it. However, there is a problem.
- You're seeing too many clients.
- You love the work—but it’s draining you.
- You can’t take a real vacation because the income stops the second you log off.
- When you get sick, you don’t just lose time—you lose money, too.
- Your calendar is full, but your soul feels thin.
- And every time you try to build something scalable, it stalls.
You’re proud of your work.
But you’re tired.
And quietly, painfully, you wonder:
“Will I burn out before I figure this out?"
Structure for Your Business. Space for Your Life.
You’re a helper, not a hype machine. The STEP Cohort gives you structure, clarity, and support to grow your impact—without compromising your integrity. Here is how we take action on your goals.
8-STEP MILESTONE PATH
A clear roadmap from stuck to launched.
No more wondering what comes next. Each milestone helps you make progress—refining your offer, building your list, and launching step by step.
1:1 REMOVE-THE-ROADBLOCK SESSIONS
Break through what’s keeping you stuck.
These bi-weekly focused coaching sessions help you clear bottlenecks, map your path forward, and make confident progress.
BI-WEEKLY GROUP COACHING CALLS
You’ll never be building alone.
Watch a short next-step video. Then join live calls for encouragement, feedback, and momentum. Connect with other therapists who get it—and are building right beside you.
WEEKLY CO-WORKING & ACCOUNTABILITY
Make time to take action.
Set aside space to do the work each week—with guidance, structure, and a gentle push when you need it most. Set a goal and go!
DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE (5 HRS/WEEK)
Build at a pace that honors your bandwidth.
This isn’t hustle culture. It’s consistent, mission-driven action—designed people with lives outside of the worksite.
LAUNCH-READY BY THE END
A product built to work without you in the room.
Finish with a launched offer and a system that supports your clients, even when you are not in the therapist chair.
Get Unstuck and Finally Launch—With Support That Actually Moves You Forward
Whitney Owens
Wise Practice Podcast and Wise Practice Consultants
"I have worked with James on multiple projects such as course creation and podcast production. He is detailed and thoughtful with his work. He sees your passion and helps you deliver it in a unique way. He listens and teaches you how to convey your ideas. You will not only grow your business but also enjoy learning from him."
Dr. David Hall
PsychMaven
"Not only does James bring a wealth of experience from his years of work from the logistical side of the mental health profession, he also has a natural and rare gifting to clearly identify obstacles and creatively work toward solutions in ways that are of immeasurable benefit for any helping professional who is looking for improvements in their businesses and opportunities. He has been a pleasure to work with and for anyone who might be exploring services and collaboration with James, it is my belief that you will see good return on your investment."
Chris McDonald
Host of Yoga in the Therapy Room Podcast
"I was so thankful for finding James Marland and the value in the Knowledge Income Navigator. I felt overwhelmed and unsure about how to get started with my course and the steps I needed to take to be successful. His course helped me learn the steps I needed to take, build confidence in my ability to offer this and so many resources to get it off the ground. His ongoing support has been amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to build their business by offering courses."
Mandy Bass
Rubicon Counseling
"James was amazing at helping me get organized and motivated to complete my goal of creating extra passive income through creating my own program. His guidance was easy to follow and he was supportive throughout the whole process.
Would recommend his expertise to anyone looking to create a new program or improve upon an existing program. Thank you so much, James, for all your help!"
How Sustainable Therapist Empowerment Program Works
The Sustainable Therapist Empowerment Program (STEP) helps therapists create lasting impact and freedom by building digital products that connect with their ideal clients.
CLARITY CALL
Start with a free 30-minute call to talk through your goals and stuck points. We’ll explore whether the STEP Cohort is a good fit—and if it’s not, you’ll still leave with clarity.
WALK THE STEPS
Follow the milestone path with weekly check-ins, co-working, and coaching support. Each milestone moves you closer to clarity, confidence, and your first (or next) launch.
LAUNCH AND LEVERAGE
You won’t just launch a product—you’ll create a system that adds income, influence, and impact in a scalable, sustainable way. Grow the system you made that supports people—and supports you.
Helping Comes Naturally. Selling Doesn’t.
You’re not stuck because you’re unqualified.
You’re stuck because no one taught you how to turn your gifts into a system that sells. And selling is just not for you.
You’re a therapist—a helper. You change lives in the room. But online? You feel lost.
Very few private practice owners were taught the framework for turning their expertise into a clear, sellable offer, let alone how to build a system that connects with the right people and converts with integrity.
You wonder if you're late to the game. You worry your idea might not work.
But what if the problem isn’t you—it’s that you’ve been trying to do this without a clear system?
What if there was a step-by-step path built specifically for time-strapped, tech-limited therapists who care deeply, but struggle to sell?
That’s what the STEP Cohort is.
It’s not a hype-driven hustle plan.
It’s a supportive structure that helps you build something authentic, sustainable, and scalable—so you can serve more people without burning out.
The best part is that once you learn how to create the system, your ideal clients are already looking for what you offer.
They just need you to show up with clarity, confidence, and a way to say “yes.”
Download your FREE GIFT NOW!
15 Ways to Package Your Experience into a Coaching Product
by James Marland
This eBook is one of James Marland's most popular publications available as a free download. Inside of this ebook, you will learn:
- How to Clarify Your Ideas: The worksheet helps you organize and clarify your thoughts, making it easier to
implement the strategies. - How to Tailor to Your Audience: Customize your coaching products to better meet the needs and preferences of
your target audience. - How to Discover New Methods: Learn innovative ways to turn your unique experience into marketable coaching
products. - How to Create an Action Plan: Create a concrete action plan to develop and launch your coaching products effectively.
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Time Scarcity
Financial Pressure
Difficulty Scaling
WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?
If you’re ready to transform your inspiration into impact, I’m here to help. From idea to implementation, you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s start this journey together.
Before you schedule a call, please read this page about what it will be like working with me. Are we a good fit? There is a scheduling link at the bottom of the page.
Let’s explore how you can turn your call into your legacy.
