by Carmen M. Ball | May 19, 2025 | Business
Let’s cut to the chase—content doesn’t need to be complicated. But it does need to connect. If you’re just posting to post, hoping something sticks, I get it. Been there. But if you’re serious about building a myofunctional therapy business that actually...
by Carmen M. Ball | May 12, 2025 | Business
So, you’ve finished your training, posted a few things online, and told a handful of people what you’re doing… and still? Crickets. No emails. No bookings. Just the sound of you refreshing your inbox and wondering what the heck you’re doing wrong. I see you. And I...
by Carmen M. Ball | May 5, 2025 | Business, Money
Fifteen years ago, I was broke, broken, and freshly divorced. I had no savings, no backup plan, and a mountain of fear staring me down. The worst part? I had handed over all of my financial power and had zero clue how I was going to take care of myself. Fast forward...
by Carmen M. Ball | Apr 28, 2025 | Business
If you’re dreaming about leaving dental hygiene and starting your own myofunctional therapy business, you don’t need to have it all figured out. The truth? You just need to focus on the right things at the right time—and that starts with five simple goals that can...
by Carmen M. Ball | Apr 21, 2025 | Motivation
If you’ve been dreaming about starting your myofunctional therapy business but keep waiting for the right time, the perfect plan, or another certification to feel “ready,” this is your wake-up call. The truth? Waiting for perfect is keeping you broke. At...
by Carmen M. Ball | Apr 14, 2025 | Motivation
Let’s be honest: procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s about avoidance. Avoiding discomfort, avoiding fear, and avoiding the hard stuff that actually grows your business. If you’ve ever found yourself deep in organizing your sock drawer or cleaning your tea stash...
by Carmen M. Ball | Apr 7, 2025 | Getting Started
Feeling overwhelmed is one of the biggest roadblocks aspiring myofunctional therapists face when starting their businesses. The to-do list feels endless—build a website, create a social media strategy, figure out your offer, get more training—and it’s easy to freeze....
by Carmen M. Ball | Mar 31, 2025 | Motivation
Starting your myofunctional therapy business can feel exciting—and totally overwhelming. One minute you’re dreaming big, the next you’re wondering where your clients are and if you even have what it takes. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. That’s why I created a...
by Carmen M. Ball | Mar 24, 2025 | Getting Started
If you’re a dental hygienist who’s feeling stuck, uninspired, or simply done with the daily grind, you’re not alone. Many hygienists are looking for a way out—but few know the clear path forward. That’s where myofunctional therapy and the Ditch Hygiene Academy™...
by Carmen M. Ball | Mar 17, 2025 | Business
Let’s be real—if your website isn’t working for you, it’s working against you. And by “working for you,” I don’t mean sitting pretty with a fancy design. I mean actually saving you time, booking clients, answering questions, and making your life easier. Because here’s...