If you’re a private practice owner, you’ve probably felt the tug-of-war between growing your business and keeping it running day to day. You start off wearing every hat: therapist, admin, biller, marketer, strategist. Over time, you may outsource a task or two. Billing is usually one of the first to go. Maybe later you will hire a coach or consultant to help you think bigger.
But what if the real power lies in combining both from the start?
That’s the philosophy behind Fireball Studio. We don’t just submit your claims and send you reports. We work with you to understand your business goals and use billing data and operational insights to help you get there. It’s a model built for real-world private practices who want to grow and stay grounded.
Solving the Right Problem
Billing problems are rarely just about billing.
When I first met the owner of a growing group therapy practice, she thought she needed help submitting claims faster. That was true, but only on the surface. A deeper look revealed that clinicians weren’t coding consistently, intakes were getting delayed due to scheduling chaos, and no one was tracking denials effectively. Worse, the business didn’t have clear revenue goals, and staff were burned out trying to keep everything afloat.
A billing company alone would’ve fixed the surface symptoms. A consultant alone might have given a long report with no capacity to implement. But together? We changed the game.
We cleaned up the billing processes, optimized staff roles, trained intake on systems that worked, and used actual financial data to set realistic, motivating growth targets. Within months, revenue increased, burnout decreased, and the business started operating with clarity and control.
The Hybrid Advantage
Here’s why our consulting + billing approach works so well for practices ready to grow:
- We Connect the Dots Between Strategy and Execution
Many consultants will give you a plan. We give you a plan and handle the infrastructure to make it happen. You don’t just hear “optimize your payer mix”. We show you which payers perform best and adjust your billing workflows accordingly.
- Your Financial Data Becomes a Growth Tool
With integrated billing, we’re not guessing. Every strategy recommendation is informed by real-time performance: collections by provider, denial rates by payer, time-to-payment metrics, and more. We turn those numbers into action.
- We Build Systems That Scale
Growth only works if your foundation is solid. That means tightening up processes, creating SOPs, and eliminating bottlenecks. Not just increasing marketing spend. Our dual lens helps ensure you’re building something sustainable.
- You Save Time, Money, and Mental Energy
No more juggling multiple vendors or trying to interpret spreadsheets on your own. We keep communication streamlined and aligned with your goals. That means fewer surprises, faster pivots, and better outcomes.
Built for Small Businesses
This isn’t a model built for mega-clinics with in-house CFOs and full admin teams. It’s designed for small, independently owned practices like yours. Businesses that want to grow while staying true to their mission and values. Whether you’re a solo provider scaling up or a small group building your next phase, our model grows with you.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every practice is different, and our approach reflects that. But the principle stays the same: aligned support across billing and consulting means smarter decisions, better outcomes, and more time for what matters most.
Curious about how both services support your growth? Message me.
Let’s figure out what’s really holding you back—and how we can fix it together.