Why Success Requires a Different Way of Thinking With Shelle Hagan

Why Success Requires a Different Way of Thinking With Shelle Hagan

July 21, 2026 · 1h 16m

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Amy Bradley Radford and Shelle Hagen discuss the mindset shifts necessary for success in the massage therapy profession after graduation.

Graduating from massage school is exciting—but for many therapists, it's also where the biggest surprises begin. In this conversation, Amy Bradley Radford sits down with educator, school owner, business owner, and industry leader Shelle Hagen to explore what really happens after graduation and why technical skill alone isn't enough to build a thriving massage career. Together they discuss the gap between expectations and reality, why so many therapists struggle to build momentum, how confidence affects business success, and why changing your thinking is often the first step toward changing your results. Whether you're a brand-new graduate or a seasoned therapist looking to grow, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, business ownership, mentorship, customer service, and lifelong learning. In this episode you'll discover: Why graduation is only the beginning The biggest mindset shift successful therapists make Why passion alone isn't enough How confidence and consistency build successful businesses The importance of mentorship and coaching Practical ideas for attracting and retaining more clients Why collaboration—not competition—strengthens our profession If…

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