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No degree? No problem. Learn how to earn like you have a 4-year degree!

I'm a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur and a proud high school graduate! I had the luxury of figuring out exactly what I loved to do working as a receptionist part-time in high school. And this was before Pam Beasley existed and made receptionists cool. I genuinely loved the work!
I was constantly told that I couldn't earn as much as others because I didn't get a four-year degree. How could a single piece of paper pre-determine if I would be a good employee? Bottom line - IT COULDN'T!
...and so began my eternal struggle with wanting to work efficiently but not earning what I knew I deserved.







I learned very early that being an administrative assistant/receptionist was my gig. By the time I was 23, I had worked for medical practices, a bank and a pharmaceutical company. I love the work and the industry didn't really matter to me. As long as they didn't notice my lack of college education.
That is until I landed my job managing a psychology practice. I finally figured out where I truly belonged. I negotiated a decent salary and hours.
Then I had my daughter and realized how much mental health matters...more on that later.
Once the pandemic happened, my practice owners were frantic to figure out how to move their practice online. I knew exactly what to do and they trusted me.
And so began my agency, 9 to 5 Office where we provide virtual administrative services to mental health providers. Now, I feel compelled to show other women just like me how they can do the same thing - without a degree or intimidation.
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"[Kristen] has been invaluable to us, not only in managing our patient load, but in the establishment and growth of our sister companies. She is one of the brightest, most organized people I know.

"Kristen Prater and her team have been incredible to work with. They streamlined our practice...allowed us to nearly double our profits within two years! [It's] the best professional decision we have ever made."

"I was underwater on my email and Quickbooks and 9 to 5 Office helped me get on track and create a system that will allow me to stay on top of my inbox. They are a dream to work with."

These were actual things that bogged me down when I started. I didn't know which skills would offer my clients the most value while earning me the most money. It was a lot of trial and error. Guess what? I put a whole cheat sheet together of the most profitable things mental health professionals are needing help with and you can get it for FREE!