Ideal Practice

No one tells you this, but your ability to step into the energy of leadership is critical to an effective private practice. 

You simply can not be a passive participant - not when you’re the one whose name is on the door. 

So let’s talk about that. 

In today’s episode, we’ll explore three of the most important areas where leadership is called for. Among other things, you’ll learn:

1. What it means to be ‘at cause’ in your business (and why this matters).
2. Why the ability to recognize, ask for and get what you need is in itself an act of leadership.
3. What it means to act and think like a CEO.

And more.

You may not think of yourself as a leader in any way; I get that. But if you’re serious about running a successful private practice, that, too, is a skill you’ll have to get comfortable with. And you will, I’m sure of it.

Here’s to your learning! :) 

~Wendy

P.S. “Okay Wendy - so that was interesting….“ If that’s what you find yourself saying as you listen, would you please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Thank you!

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MENTIONED: 

• #39. Why Closing Her Group Practice was One of the Best Things She Ever Did: An Interview with Ali Boehm. 
• #44: What is a Mastermind Anyway - And Do You *Really* Need One to Succeed?

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WANT TO BE MY GUEST?

I’d like to add a new feature to the podcast soon, and it could include you! Interested?

It's called "Coaching Over Coffee", where one of our listeners is invited to be on the program, sharing a particular issue from their practice they’d like to get some help with. I’ll provide live coaching, which we'll then edit and share on the podcast.

This is a great way to get some help for your practice, get your work in front of more people, and inspire your peers at the same time! 

If you'd like to be considered, just click here to complete the short, simple application, and I'll get right back to you. 

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

I’ve got a heck of an episode to share with you today…

But let’s start with a question.

What  would happen if you took on one of the toughest areas of practice there is, all by yourself, in your one person office? 

What if you tried to ignore it, but the calling to serve these people was too strong, and you had to say yes to this work? 

Can you even do that and make a living? 

Or have a life?

Turns out, you can. 

Working with high conflict families is not easy. But Jenni McBride McNamara is proving it can be done, and in a way that is profitable and meaningful  for her, while incredibly helpful for her clients. 

And the need is great.

We’re exploring the in’s & out’s of her niche practice in today’s episode - with some real gems at the end.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

     …how to show  clients you get them without having to share your own story

     …how  to use a course to work with  courts, build community and make a bigger impact

     …the challenge of boundaries and how not to take this home

     …how learning to lead our selves is the hardest work of all

     …and what she’s re-thinking now. 

Give it a listen.

~Wendy

P.S. “Okay Wendy - this is super interesting…“ If that’s what you think as you listen to this episode, please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You will make my day! 

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OUR GUEST:  JENNI McBRIDE McNAMARA, LMFT

Jenni is a Minnesota-based therapist, coach, mediator, and parenting consultant who specializes in high conflict relationships. She is also the author of several non-fiction books including Outsmart Your High-Stress Divorce. 

Recently, Jenni created the High Conflict Relationships: Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration program for individuals interested in managing or getting out of high conflict relationships with partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. 

She has presented for local legal and therapy professionals, as well as at a national conference for the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts and is starting a training program for professionals.

Learn more about her work at:

https://jennimcbridemcnamara.com (Her programs.)
https://touchingtrees.com (Her therapy practice.)

Or contact her directly at:
[email protected]

or by phone at 612-888-2522

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MENTIONED:

What Should I Charge? 3 NEW Ideas to Consider When Setting Your Rates.
https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/blog/8

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WANT TO BE A GUEST ON  IDEAL PRACTICE?

We are adding a new feature to the podcast soon. Interested?

It's called "Coaching Over Coffee", and will be a live coaching call over Zoom that we'll then edit and share on the podcast. This is a great way to get your practice in front of more people, while inspiring your peers at the same time.

If you'd like to be considered for a segment, complete a very brief application here, and I'll get back to you soon.

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

Let’s talk about a dirty little secret in the private practice world that no one talks about. 

Running a practice can be lonely. 

Suddenly you’re the one with all the freedom, all the big ideas, AND all the responsibility. It can be both really exciting and really overwhelming at the same time. 

And if your practice is full it is a lot to handle. 

Enter: the mastermind. ;)

Have you ever heard anyone say they were part of a mastermind? Or that they were looking for one to join?  Were you wondering what the heck they were talking about? 

Well let’s dive into that. 

• What is a mastermind group, exactly? 
• How do they work? 
• And do you really need one to be successful in private practice? 

That’s what we’re talking about today. 

In this episode, you’ll learn…

…about the strategic AND energetic purpose of a mastermind.
…some of the typical structures a mastermind group could have.
…what makes a healthy mastermind group work and
…what can mess the whole thing up for everybody. 

After hearing this, if you’re looking for a mastermind group of your own, you’ll know a LOT more about what to look for - and what to avoid.

Give it a listen. 

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. If you love this episode, please take a minute to share your 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’ve been meaning to do that, but keep putting it off, how about heading over there now? You have no idea how happy that would make me. And hey - February is all about love, right? ❤️

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MENTIONED: 

A Business Classic (Not an affiliate link): 

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

From the Archives: 

• How to Build a Strong Mastermind Group (To read.) 
• How About Lunch? How to Use Small Gatherings to Grow Your Practice - and Your Influence (To listen.)

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COACHING: Got a problem in your practice that you’re trying to solve? Have an idea you want to try but don't know where to start? A Quick Start Consult gives you access to high quality coaching without the expense of a full blown coaching commitment. I'm serious about your success - so we don't just talk about your business. We work on it - together. Click here for details. 

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

Happy Valentines Day! ❤️ 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few things I’m proud of from my time as a group practice owner - and one or two, not so much. 

I built a group counseling practice from the ground up, and there were a lot of things we (my colleagues and I) got right - even without a coach or business training of any kind. 

It was a really special place, with the kind of professional support and personal connections we all dream of having at a workplace.

But, there were a few important things I missed too, and if I had it to do over again…. 

Well - we’re talking about all of that today. :)

This isn't the kind of thing I share that often, tbh. Hope it’s helpful….

~Wendy

P.S.  And hey - you’re seeing this between February 13-27, 2023, then you’ve still got time to grab some goodies from the Show Your Business Some Love Giveaway, being hosted by my good friend, Michelle Knox. You can find the details over at www.lonered.com/lovegiveaway 

For these 2 weeks only, anyone* who clicks MY link on that page gets a free, personalized, 30 minute strategy call that - yes -  you’d usually have to pay for. Check it out!

*Not available to former clients, please - because you and I have already done this kind of work together, right? :)

P.P.S.  And of course I always appreciate it when you show me a little love here on the podcast too. Have you shared your thoughts and with a 5 star review yet? If not, can you help me out? Leave your own review over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. And thank you! 

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

AMANDA LANDRY was thinking big from the beginning...

...but even she never thought she’d get to this place. 

With a staff of 35 scattered over four different locations, her group counseling practice is changing lives in a big way. 

And to think - she started with one tiny office, and a part time admin. What a story her’s is…

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN...

1. Why you should hire help from the beginning, even when it’s just you…
2. What it means to get your systems in place now as part of your plan for the future.
3. How to structure a large group practice that’s billing for over 2000 sessions per month.
4. How to keep it human, and build a practice people are proud to be a part of.
5. Why no matter how successful you are, you still have to do your own internal work. Always.

Whether you’re a one woman show who’s happy to keep it that way, or a big hearted visionary with big dreams of your own, there’s something here for you. 

Give it a listen.

~Wendy
 xoxo

P.S.“Wow, Wendy. Okay, so THAT was interesting….!“ If that’s what you find yourself saying as you listen, please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Thank you. :)
 

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TODAY’S GUEST:  AMANDA LANDRY

Amanda Landry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and private practice consultant who helps solo and group practice owners build smart practices.

 She’s the owner of a large group practice, Caring Therapists, with several locations in Florida, which specializes in working with children through adults.

She’s also the founder of My Private Practice Collective, an online community with over 18,000 members for therapists in private practice. 

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HOW to CONNECT:

• Email: [email protected]
• Coaching: www.myprivatepracticecollective.com 
• My Private Practice Collective

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MENTIONED: 

• Caring Therapists:  https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/
• Ideal Practice Episode 23: 7 Strategies for Coping with Too Many Referrals

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MY COACHING: 

If you’re like Amanda, and you - too - have big dreams, I can help you start putting a plan together to make those dreams real. Click here for details. https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/consult

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

You know, there is nothing quite like running a business to show us our ‘stuff’: our issues, our blindspots, and where we tend to hold ourselves back from the kind of success we all want.

So in this episode, let’s take a look at three core elements of business ownership that are especially  tricky for healers. 

Let's talk about why they’re so hard, what they mean for your success, and why you have to find your way through each one to a better place.

(Pssst…..Which one do you relate to the most?)

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

1. Three core areas of private practice where healing arts professionals have the most trouble as business owners.
2. The one aspect of practice ownership that NO one talks about, which is also the one we all need the most…
3. Why learning to be comfortable with each area is a win/win/win for your clients, your practice - and for you.

Let’s get through all this - and grow.

You got this.

~Wendy
  xoxo

P.S. While you’re here, would you help me out? If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to share your 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. I might even read your review on the show!

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MENTIONED: 

Episode 40: Introducing the 7 Pillars of an Ideal Practice

Episode 17: Want to Change Lives? Change Your Own First. A Fascinating (and Fun!) Interview with Janet Feld.

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RESOURCES: Find out where your practice stands right now, and get crystal clear on where to focus next in order to take it all to the next level. Download your FREE copy of the IP360 Scorecard here:

https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/360

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

Want to know what it really takes to run a successful - and healthy - private practice?

Well - there’s more to it than renting an office, hanging up a sign, and making an announcement on Instagram.

And today, you’ll see how much more.

Although I often teach this to my coaching clients, this is the first time I’ve ever shared it publicly. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about my proprietary framework, the 7 Pillars of an Ideal Practice©.

Within this framework, we go beyond the start up phase and talk about what it takes to build a truly successful practice, one you’ll actually love.

We’re going deep and wide today, y’all. :)

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• what the 7 Pillars are, and how each one impacts your success.
• why you may have to tend to marketing - among other things - even when you have a full practice, and…
• the one Pillar that almost no one talks about, but in truth is probably the most important of all.  

Shoot me a DM and tell me which Pillar in your practice could use some attention…

To your success!

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to share your 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. (I’ll be notified when your review pops up - and oh my gosh - I’ll be doing a happy dance!)

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THIS WEEK’S FREE RESOURCE:

Download your free copy of the IP360 Scorecard. Fill it out, and in just 10 minutes, you’ll get a quick and easy insight into which parts of your private practice are doing great, and where you might want to focus your efforts as you grow.

Get your free copy at www.wendypittsreeves.com/360.

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MENTIONED:

The Planning With Purpose Series: Episodes 36-38.

• Episode 36: The Busy Person’s Guide to Annual Planning
• Episode 37: Want to Start Your New Year Strong? Focus on the Next 90 Days 
• Episode 38: How to Save Your Energy and Make Your Week Work

Bonnie Barclay (Episode #12): Make More Money, Do More Good. How Bonnie Barclay Tripled Her Rates, Increased Her Impact, and Built a Thriving Private Practice.

Ali Boehm (Ep 39): Why Closing Her Group Practice Was One of the Best things She Ever Did

Ania Scanlan https://www.empoweryoutc.com/

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

Ali Boehm has learned a lot about what makes her happy since starting out as a solo massage therapist. 

First, she grew a successful group of 15 outstanding providers with retail, classes, staff training and more.  That itself came with it’s share of challenges, and wins - all of them important.

But then, when the time was right, she walked away from it all, opening the door to an even better business and a happier life - a decision that took tremendous courage.

In this interview, we explored what it really means to build a business that fits your life, even when your life changes. 

Listen, and you’ll learn…

• How to stand out creatively in a well established field, with many ways to bring in revenue.
• Why she started hiring for attitude, and how she developed her staff internally.
• Why not all clients are created equal and what that means for your practice. 
• The importance of boundaries…and the many and varied ways this plays out in a business.
• How sometimes the toughest times can lead to an even better business.

Such a great conversation we had! 
Enjoy!

~Wendy
  xoxo

P.S. “Okay Wendy - THAT was interesting….!“ 

If that’s what you find yourself saying as you listen, would you please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Your reviews help us get this in front of those who need it. Thank you! 

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TODAY’S GUEST:  ALI BOEHM

Ali Boehm, of the Massage Business Mama, is a licensed massage therapist and certified herbal therapist in Steamboat, Colorado. Though she still has a clinical practice, she is on a mission to elevate the therapeutic massage industry. Through her podcast, blog, membership and courses, she helps massage therapists build thriving businesses that serve them financially and energetically.

Ali is also mama to a sweet boy, and because she’s designed her business to work for her, she gets out for a run, or a little mountain biking, whenever she can. At the time of our interview, she was training for a marathon! :)

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YOU CAN FIND ALI at:

Her website: www.TheMassageBusinessMama.com

Her podcast: Align With the Massage Business Mama  

And on Instagram @TheMassageBusinessMama

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MENTIONED: 

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
by Oliver Burkeman

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COACHING:

Got a problem in your practice that you’re trying to solve? Have an idea you want to try but don't know where to start?

A Quick Start Consult gives you access to high quality coaching without the expense of a full blown coaching commitment. I'm serious about your success - so we don't just talk about your business. We work on it - together. Click below for details.

https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/consult

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

You can have a great annual plan, and clear quarterly goals - but if you’re not making progress week to week, and day to day, you’re not really making any progress at all.

On the other hand, imagine what it would feel like if you got to the end of the week feeling REALLY good about what you accomplished this week.

Kinda nice to think about, right?

Well in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to make sure you’re moving forward, day by day, and week by week.

Check out Part 3 of our series: Planning with Purpose.

And let’s set things up so that Friday really IS a day for celebrating! ;)

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to share your 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. Better yet, share it with a friend. :) And thank you!
 
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MENTIONED: Episode 25: My 3 Step Formula for Moving Through Overwhelm and Into Action for Momentum and Success. [FREE WEEKLY PLANNING DOWNLOAD]

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FREE RESOURCE: Are you cramming client hours into a packed day? Working hard but feel like you're still not making any money? With decades of experience, I’ve found a LOT of ways to boost your bottom line, and I’ve pulled some of my favorites together into a free guide for you. Download this today, check out what’s inside, and tell me which one you’ll try first!

31 Practical Ways to Increase Cash Flow In Your Private Practice

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

As an entrepreneur, I always have more ideas in my head than anyone around me could possibly imagine. 

But how in the world do you know which ideas to act on, and what to do first? 

It’s easy, my friend. 

Zoom in on the next 90 days - period - because nothing else works quite as well as this simple discipline….

And in today’s episode, you’re about to learn why.

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to share your 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. Your support matters - a lot!! Thank you! 

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TODAY’s FREE RESOURCE: 

Last week, we talked about how to get a handle on your big plan for the year, so you had a clear vision of your ultimate goals and knew where you were headed. If you missed that, be sure to check out Episode 36. 

Today, we’re taking that idea to the next step, which is mapping out your plan for the next 90 days. And hear this: I mean JUST the next 90 days.

It can be challenging to narrow your focus in this way… But - lucky you! - I’ve got another helpful tool you can use right away to put this idea into practice. 

(Super cool, right???)

Get your copy of the Quarterly Success Checker at the link below. If you’re doing this in December or January, it may overlap a bit more with your annual plan, but I want you do to this EVERY quarter. 

Got it? Get your copy at the link below.

Quarterly Success Checker
www.wendypittsreeves.com/quarter

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]