We have recently received some questions from massage therapy students who are curious about what it's like to practice massage. They were such good questions that we thought we would post them here and ask our members to offer some answers.

If you can answer any of the questions below, please post your responses as a comment. Sharing your experience will help newer massage therapists gain a better understanding of the profession.

1. How long have you been in practice?

2. What obstacles did you have to overcome?

3. What are some of the smartest decisions you made in terms of business success?
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What are some poor decisions or mistakes that you made that I should avoid?
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What are the keys to long-term success in this industry?
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At what point in your career did you first feel successful?
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How much has your business model changed now from when you first started?
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What advice do you have for me about gaining the best results with a business support group?
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If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?
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What would you suggest I do while in school to prepare me for being in business?