REWIND Becoming Human-First: Howard Spector's Simple Practice Journey
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REWIND Becoming Human-First: Howard Spector's Simple Practice Journey
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About this listen
We are bringing back the episode where Howard Spector shares how his journey from psychology student to tech entrepreneur led him to create Simple Practice, a business management software now used by over 100,000 healthcare providers and earning recognition as one of Forbes' best startup employers.
• Discovered his passion for psychology as a teenager through Carl Jung's works
• Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute for psychology training which became transformative
• Created "Track Your Hours" software while in training to help therapists log clinical hours
• Founded Simple Practice in 2012 to provide intuitive practice management software
• Built a human-first company culture emphasizing individual strengths over job descriptions
• Bootstrapped the company rather than seeking venture capital funding
• Connects business success to deep mission of supporting professionals who help others
• Implements mindfulness practices in leadership approach
• Maintains vigilant attention to company culture and values
• Challenges the notion that only "unicorn" startups represent entrepreneurial success
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