<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Private practice can be daunting and overwhelming, so this book provides you with a road map for creating, running, optimizing, and enjoying a successful lactation business. Whether you're an IBCLC or aspiring to become one, you'll have the tools and resources you need to make a career from your passion.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Becoming a successful private practice lactation consultant is about so much more than your passion for helping families. You need a solid infrastructure, rock-solid practices, and confidence in your policies. <br /> <br /> This book will hold your hand from before you pass the exam through the day-to-day workflow of private practice, and on to ideas and inspirations to help you take your private practice to the next level. Throughout the book, I've integrated up-to-date recommendations on technology and related issues, and use inclusive language and promote equity for families and within our profession.<br /> <br /> You've fallen in love with lactation work, now acquire the tools, training, and resources you need to organize your business, develop a client workflow, market your services, and navigate difficult situations so that you can cultivate a sustainable, enjoyable, and successful private practice.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This book is easy to understand and enjoyable to read. Annie's consideration of inclusiveness is evident throughout. It's the modern day book for the modern day IBCLC."</p><p>-- Stephanie Wagner, RN, IBCLC, Everlatching Love<br /> <br /> "I have been in private practice for 6 years and many of the topics covered took me years to figure out on my own. Start to Strong will give you a jump start and you'll skip all the frustrating trial and error learning curves. The additional resources referenced at the end of each chapter make this book invaluable."</p><p>-- Leah Jolly, BA, IBCLC, Bay Area Breastfeeding<br /> <br /> "Annie's book packs in tons of info: income goals, legal questions, social media, the often-feared HIPAA compliance, and more. Best of all, she provides heaps of links and resources in each chapter. It's worth every penny to establish a smart and successful practice."</p><p>-- Allyson Murphy, IBCLC, Laid Back Lactation <br /> </p><br>