10/17/2026
Speech Language Pathology showed up at the Inc. 5000 Awards. And we brought RECEIPTS.
Standing among some of the fastest growing private companies in America was an incredible experience. But what made it even more powerful was knowing that Bjorem Speech Publications wasn’t the only company representing our profession.
FOUR other SLP companies were there.
Five companies representing a profession that is too often undervalued, underestimated, and overlooked in the business world.
Let that sink in.
We are not just clinicians. We are innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, creators, and business leaders.
We are building companies, creating jobs, developing products, expanding access to resources, and making a measurable impact.
And we are doing it in an industry that deserves far more recognition for its economic contributions and innovation.
For years, our profession has been defined by the services we provide. But we are also building businesses that are growing, scaling, and competing alongside some of the most successful companies in the country.
THAT is worth celebrating.
I am incredibly proud of what we have built at Bjorem Speech Publications, but I am equally proud to see other SLP entrepreneurs standing on this national stage.
We belong in these rooms.
We have earned our place at these tables.
And we have the receipts to prove it.
Here’s to the SLP entrepreneurs who are changing what is possible for our profession.
ashaweb , this would make one heck of a cover story for The ASHA Leader. Our profession deserves to be recognized for the businesses we’re building, not just the services we provide.
