Ideal Practice

So, hey, that whole ‘word of the year‘ thing … Do you do that?  Did you pick out a Word to guide you through the year??

And now for some real talk …. Do you remember what it was??

If you answered “no“, you’re not alone.  That’s why we’re going to talk about choosing your word of the year today - because I know you. And I know that - by the time we get to February - there’s a good chance you’ve already lost touch with the true power…

…of a single word. 

Choosing your word of the year is such a powerful process and one that can (and should) push you in new directions.  

In fact, when you follow this process with intention, don’t be surprised if it lands you in a very, very different place than you were expecting. 😬

Today I’ll share with you the exact process that I use to find the word that’s meant for me each year.  

It’s a process that was created by one of my favorite coaches, Christine Kane. And it’s what I’ve been using for the last 10 years to chart my course each year.

Because it always forces me to grow in ways I didn’t realize I needed to.

I think you’ll love this, so get ready to take some notes because you’re about to learn:

• Why the first word you choose probably isn’t the right one (and the 5 rules to follow when choosing your word).
• One key question to ask yourself before you decide on your word.
• How to know when you’ve found the right one. 🥰
• The most important steps to take AFTER choosing your word. Whooo boy…

Spoiler alert, my friends … done right, this will push your buttons, it will send you in uncomfortable directions, and your journey probably won’t look like you expect it to.  

BUT, when you choose your word of the year with clarity and intention, you will be amazed by the growth that happens in your life and in your business.

So, even if you feel like you’ve found your word for 2025 already, I encourage you to try this process and make sure that you’re on the right track.

I’m excited about what’s possible for you, and I want you to achieve all that you dream of in 2025. This will help. Do yourself a favor and set aside some time to get real clarity on the word of the year that’s truly right for you at this moment in time.

I don’t think you’ll be sorry.

~Wendy
  xoxo

P.S. Hey people! You’re telling me how much you love the podcast, and I so appreciate that! But have you left a review yet?? Your reviews help me find new listeners. Your words matter. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to share that 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. Thanks!

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FREE RESOURCE: AN ABUNDANT READING LIST 

A list of my favorite books for an abundance mindset, and a well-lived life. https://kit.co/wpreeves/my-favorite-books-for-an-abundance-mindset

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Returning to the podcast after a longer-than-expected mid-winter break, I’m excited to share with you guys some of what I’ve been up to, a decision I’ve made, and where the podcast (and my practice) is going from here. 

While we’re at it, I also have a few thoughts about how to navigate the intense energy that’s present in our lives right now, especially here in the U.S. 

So give this one a listen, and let me know if you have any suggestions to add for how we can all stay centered and grounded in what feels like a pretty tough time. 

Oh - because one of you asked for specific help, I’m also offering a specific tool to help you start thinking through one of the foundational aspects of any successful private practice.  

Why do you want to start a practice at all? And what do you want it to do for you? 

I’ll explain more about that - and how to get your own copy if you’d like that -in the episode. 

Join me. 

~Wendy

P.S. Missed me? I've missed you TOOOOO! Drop a note in the text link that you'll find at the top of this page and tell me what you’ve been up to! I’ll respond in the next episode! :)

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Well, Happy New Year, everyone! 🥳

As we say goodbye to the year that has been, and step forward into who we are becoming, I wanted to share a bit of inspiration with you.

(Someone special once shared this with me at a time when I really needed it, and I’ve been passing it along ever since.)

Here’s the thing.

If you’re going through some kind of challenge, or find yourself in the midst of some discomfort, it may be that things are just changing for you.

And maybe that’s actually a good thing.

But even if that’s the case - we don’t always like it so much.

Because we can see that the old way is coming to an end, but the new way isn’t quite clear yet.

And we don’t like that so much either - so we move into action. Or distraction. Or anything we can do to get past that in-between time of not knowing…

Don’t do that. 🛑

Be present with the discomfort of change for a while.

You need that before you can grow into the next stage - and the little gift that I have for you today will explain what I mean. :)

I hope it brings you the same comfort and guidance that it’s brought to me many, many times over the years.  (And if it resonates, I’ll tell you how to download a copy of your own so that you can call on it anytime you need it going forward.)

Wherever you are today, I hope you are being kind to yourself, and I hope that you’re surrounded by the people that you love.

I can’t wait to catch up with you again in the new year.

Here’s to what’s next! 🥂

~Wendy

P.S. What changes are you in the middle of??? Hit reply or shoot me an email and share your story. I’d love to hear. Thank you!  🙏 

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FREE RESOURCE: Assess Your Progress with the IP360 SCORECARD.

As a coach of mine used to say, running a business is a full contact sport. There are SO many different parts of it to keep up with, manage, think about, and create - at every step of the way. How do you know what to work on first or where to focus your energy? How do you tell where your weaknesses are and where you're solid?

Well I’ve got you covered! The IP360 Scorecard, based on the 7 Pillars of an Ideal Practice, is designed to give you a practical, actionable, big-picture review of your practice as it stands. And you can complete it in less than 10 minutes.

Click on the link below to get your free copy today.

The IP360 Scorecard 

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Host, Ideal Practice
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I’ve got something really special for you today, folks.

I’m speaking to a truly inspiring guest … the wonderful, Kimberly Spencer.  Kimberly is an entrepreneur, subconscious success strategist, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and TEDx speaker.  She is also the visionary behind Crown Yourself, a coaching company that helps business owners with their money, mindset, visibility, and strategy.

In this wide-ranging conversation, you’re going to hear how she’s mastered the fine art of creating a life where everything is thriving in a beautiful and holistic way.

And she wants to help YOU do the same.

You’ll hear her fresh take on some of our favorite topics here on the podcast, like self-sabotage and even intergenerational programming.

But one of my favorite parts of this conversation was when we got into the concept of unconscious manifestation.  (I really think you're going to love this! 😍)

You’re also going to learn:

• A genius way of serving those who can’t afford you, without sacrificing your time, money, or standards. 
• A simple journaling exercise that will expose your personal growth edge..
• The key difference between those who are stuck at making 5 figures, and those who are making 7 figures and above.

Kimberly has so much gold to share with you in this episode. Give this a listen.

Take her advice and crown yourself, my friend.

It’s time for you to shine.

~Wendy

P.S. Love it? Leave us a 5 star rating over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And thanks!

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TODAY’S GUEST:  KIMBERLY SPENCER

Kimberly is an entrepreneur, subconscious success strategist, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and TEDx speaker.  She is also the visionary behind Crown Yourself, a coaching company that helps business owners with their money, mindset, visibility, and strategy.

Kimberly is proud to have helped hundreds of leaders build their empires, break through their self-limiting beliefs, revolutionize their relationships, and rewrite their stories of self-sabotage into a story of success, in all areas of their lives.

Her Website: Crown Yourself
Her Podcast: Crown Yourself® Podcast
Her Book: Make Every Podcast Want You

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FREE RESOURCE: Your Guide to Better Cash Flow.

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, then 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
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The end of 2024 is fast approaching, my friends - but we’re not done just yet!

Today, I’m inviting you to take some time to reflect on all that you’ve accomplished over the past 12 months.

And I don’t want you to blow this off…

Because here’s the thing:

Learning how to recognize and honor your ongoing growth and evolution as a practice owner is essential if you want to keep moving forward.

So today, I’ve got a great exercise to share to help you do just that.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• 10 powerful - and surprising - questions to ask yourself at the end of the year (to get clarity on exactly how much progress you’ve really made).
• Why entrepreneurs are typically too hard on themselves (and how you change that behavior, starting now!).
• How to recognize the signs of personal growth (because what happens outside of your business is just as critical to your success!).

To make this even easier for you, I’ve created a free PDF download that you can grab right here.

So, give this episode a listen, then carve out some space in your calendar.  Find a quiet corner and spend some time with these 10 questions.

Because I think you’ll see that you are evolving just as you should be. 

And friend, you’re doing better than you know. 🥰

~Wendy

P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast (as many of you tell me you are), could you help me spread the word? Are there two friends or colleagues you know who could really use a boost of encouragement this week? Why not share this episode with them? In fact - the 3 of you could grab a coffee and SHARE your answers to these 10 powerful questions. Wouldn’t that be fun? 

Try it. I bet they’ll thank you. :)

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FREE RESOURCE

ACCOMPLISHED:  A Journal Exercise for Your End of the Year Reflections

Want your own copy of today’s 10 key reflection questions? I thought you might. That’s why I asked my team to create a PDF download where you could grab them all at once, print them out, and use them as a journal exercise for your own end of the year review.

Click here to grab your copy. And heck - why not share this exercise with a friend?? You might both be surprised at what you learn! 

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Host, Ideal Practice
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Well, it’s that time, folks. The year is drawing to a close, things are winding down, and it's almost time for the holidays. 🌲🧑‍🎄

As you look back on 2024, what comes up for you?

Did you hit the income goals you set for your practice this year? If so, that’s fantastic and I am so excited for you!

But if not, you may feel like you’ve hit some kind of income ceiling, or that you’re maxed out on time and clients and there’s just nothing else you can do.

Well, today we are going to rewrite that story, because here’s the thing …

Your income is only limited by your imagination. Nothing else.

So today, I’m going to walk you through 5 specific ways you can boost your income in the next year (or even in the next week if you want to!).

You’ll hear:

• The easiest (and fastest!) way to boost cash flow, right now.
• A simple task that can reconnect you with old clients and bring them back to your practice (while helping you to build trust and loyalty at the same time!)
• A brilliant hack to up your networking game (that’s perfect for introverts!)
• Some very cool and creative ways to serve your clients next year.

I also have a little gift for you …

I put together an ebook called 31 Practical Ways to Increase Cash Flow in Your Private Practice.  It’s completely free and you can grab it here - https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/cashflow,

BUT it only works if you do.

So, go ahead, download it and then drop me a message telling me which one you’re going to take action on. 

Let’s make something happen, shall we? :)

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. While you’re here, can I ask a favor?

If you enjoyed  this episode, please take 2 minutes to share a 5 star review and maybe a few words over on Apple Podcasts? Your support means more than you can imagine, and helps us get discovered by others who could use this kind of help. Thank you!  🙏

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FREE RESOURCE: Your Guide to Better Cash Flow.

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, then tell me which one you’ll try first. :)

31 Practical Ways to Increase Cash Flow In Your Private Practice

Support the show

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
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Oops!

Can’t believe I haven’t already covered this oh-so-important topic already on this podcast.

Gonna fix that today. 🤨

Today we’re talking websites - and there is a LOT here for you.

I’m speaking with Whitney Bateson on how to turn your website into a 24/7 marketing system.

Whitney began as a dietician, but noticed how often other practitioners  struggled to figure out marketing and tech on their own. Turns out, she has a gift for that, so today she runs a company helping wellness entrepreneurs attract more clients via a beautiful, strategic website.  

In this episode, Whitney walks us through the entire process that happens behind the scenes when a potential client first lands on her website, and how she nurtures the relationship right up until they become a paying client.  

AND, (this is the cool part!) how it all happens on auto-pilot. 😲

She’ll show you…

• One glaring mistake that your ‘About’ page is probably making right now (and how to fix it).
• Whether you should list your prices on your website - or not. (This one might surprise you).
• How to weed out clients who are not a good fit, and how to let them know with kindness, respect, and no guilt.
• A simple way to ensure that your website copy helps your clients feel seen and understood.

This is a packed episode, y'all - and you will LOVE it. 😍.  

And you'll want to take notes!  

No one teaches us this in grad school.  I have spent thousands of dollars learning the kind of wisdom that Whitney is sharing here today.

I promise you, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

To your success,

~Wendy

P.S. WOW. I did NOT know that… If that’s what you’re thinking 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? 

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TODAY’S GUEST:  WHITNEY BATESON 

Whitney  helps wellness entrepreneurs scale and grow sustainable businesses with simple, powerful website strategies that turn casual visitors into amazing clients.  Her program, The Wellness Pro Website System, is the only system designed for health and wellness professionals who want to book more “heck yes” clients, without burning out on social media.

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MENTIONED:  

• Whitney’s Website: 
• The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber (Book)
• Mailchimp
• ConvertKit
• Acuity Scheduling
• Calendly

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READY for 2025? Don’t worry. I’m not either! 😅

That’s why I offer this annual mini-retreat where I’ll lead us through a deep planning process designed to help you enter Q1 with a plan and with alignment. 

Doors are open to OnPurpose 2025 now.   Join us! 

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

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Hey there - are you planning BIG things for your private practice in 2025?

If so, you'll love what I've got for you today. 😍

I'm sharing 5 clarifying questions to help guide your success next year. 

Whether you’re a planner, or you like to figure things out as you go, taking the time to think through your answerswill help you set the stage for the work that you want to do in 2025.

If you’re a big picture kind of person, your answers will give you a starting framework for the whole year. 

And they'll set the stage for specific goals you want to reach, specific strategies you might want to employ, and specific ways you want your practice to grow next year. 

YUM. I do so love that. ;)

Don't underestimate the clarity that these questions can provide, and how powerful this work can be in propelling you to the next phase of your business.

Give this a listen, and then make some time to sit down and really think about your answers.

The next level of your success starts right now.

~Wendy

P.S. And check out the details for ON-PURPOSE 2025 below.

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DOORS ARE OPEN! 
OnPurpose 2025© is HERE!

On FRIDAY, December 6, you have a rare opportunity to join your peers for a half-day, comprehensive online planning retreat for healers who want to grow their practice with purpose, on purpose in 2025. 

For years, I’ve led my private coaching clients through a December planning exercise designed to take them much deeper than simple goal setting. 

Using the 7 Pillars of an Ideal Practice (c) as our guide, we take a close look at what they’ve already accomplished, and where there’s room to grow. With lots of support and deep conversation, we explore and clarify their dreams for next year. Then, with specific targets and goals in hand, we map out a plan for implementation. 

In just a few hours, they move from vision to intention to implementation, and it’s pretty exciting to see that coming alive for each of them.

Because by the time we finish, they have a roadmap for next year, and know EXACTLY where to focus as they grow their Ideal Practice. 

These days, you, my friends, can join me for that very same experience.  💞

Register through the link below. (Act soon to get it for half price!)

• When is this fully interactive workshop? 

Friday, December 6, 2024 from 1:00 - 5:00 eastern / 12-4 Central, 10-2 Pacific.

• Where do we meet?

Zoom link will be emailed to you before the event starts. 

• What does it cost? 

The complete experience is usually $197, BUT, if you sign up by Monday, November 25, you can get in for less than half price. 

Use the coupon code "2025IDEAL" (case sensitive, all one word) to get $100 OFF through Monday, 11/25/24, 11:59 p.m. eastern.

Ready? GOOD.

Sounds great, Wendy! I’M IN!

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
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FIRST: a quick head's up.

In this episode, one I've pulled from the archives because it is THAT good, you'll hear that I was talking about an upcoming workshop that I held in December of 2024. Ignore that date, because that was, uhm, so last year. 😉

(I made a few tweaks to the audio to try to fix that, so if you hear a little glitch here and there, well, you know why, lol.)

This year's OnPurpose Workshop will be held on December 6.  Get your name on the list to be notified when I open the doors by adding your name right here...

Now - let's get on with the podcast. :)
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Ok. Whew... Did you know that there are less than 8 weeks left in the year?

Yikes…😬

Like it or not - 2025 will be here crazy soon.

Got big plans for your practice?

     Maybe you want to finally launch that new service.
     Maybe this is the year you start to grow your team…
     Perhaps you want to totally revamp your website so that it speaks more to your       ideal client…

Well - if you really want to succeed in 2025 …

Don’t wait for January. 
The time to get started on your plans is NOW.

Yeah. I know. 😳

But here’s the thing … Building an Ideal Practice(c) doesn’t happen by accident; it requires a lot of thought, self-awareness, courage, and clarity.

And when you take the time to set intentional goals for where you want to go as a practice owner, THAT is when you will actually get somewhere. 😉

In today’s episode, we’re going to do just that.  

I’ll share with you how to get your free copy of my worksheet, the Declaration of Intention, designed to help you think through what matters most to you in your business.

This is an essential step BEFORE you even start to think about goal setting for next year.

So give this one a listen, and be sure to set some time aside to grab the worksheet and start answering the questions inside.

Because your next level of success starts now.

And we’ll be talking about THAT soon too. ;)

~Wendy
  xoxo

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Today’s Free Download: YOUR DECLARATION of INTENTION

Before you even think about planning for next year, take some time to think about what matters most in your business. 

I created this simple worksheet to help you in that process, by giving you 5 key questions to consider. 

It all starts with your Declaration of Intention.

Download your free copy here.

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MENTIONED:  

• Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income / https://patflynn.com/
• Michael Hyatt and the Full Focus Planner / https://fullfocus.co/system/

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Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

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You’re reading this most likely because you’re the owner of a private practice (or you’re heading that way.)

How do you think of yourself?

An entrepreneur? A small business owner?

Or a CEO?

(Erm, Wendy … aren’t they the same thing?? 🤔)

Well no - they’re not - and that’s what we’re going to dive into today.

Brie Chrisman is the founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management agency helping mental health practice owners streamline operations and increase profits without added stress.

And I like the sound of that. Don’t you?

In this interview, Brie and I explored what it means to make the shift from thinking like an entrepreneur to thinking like a CEO (and why that matters.)

But here’s the thing … along with a shift in mindset, you also need the right systems and processes behind you, to support you in that role.

And THAT is what you’ll learn about today as Brie walks us through the exact process (and tools) she uses with her own clients.

You’ll also hear:

• The specific steps needed to shift from an entrepreneurial mindset to a CEO mindset (and the cost of not making the switch).
• What to do when you know you need to hire help, but you just don’t have the time (plus - a genius way to train them, FAST).
• The one new skill that you must cultivate before you can step into the role of CEO (and one behavior you’ve got to STOP right now).
• The difference between a $20/hr task and a $200/hr task, and why it matters so much.

Brie also has a special gift for you that I am SO impressed with. (Seriously - I was thrilled when she said she’d share this.)

That will help you get started right now, so you definitely don’t want to miss that.

Honestly guys - this is such an important topic.

In fact, often my coaching clients tell me that one of the things they learn through our time together is HOW to think like a CEO; this is critical to building a practice that is Ideal to you.

So, here’s to leveling up…

and becoming the visionary that your business needs.

Give this one a listen, and get prepared for an awesome 2025!

~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?

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TODAY’S GUEST:  BRIE CHRISMAN

Brie Chrisman is the Founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management agency helping mental health practice owners streamline operations and increase profits without added stress. With 15+ years of experience, she empowers leaders to maximize resources and lead with confidence. A passionate mental health and special needs advocate, Brie fosters a human-first approach to business. Outside of work, she’s a devoted partner and mom of two.

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MENTIONED: 

Her Website
Her Gift to You: The Operational Expense Audit Workbook (This is GOLDEN.)
Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks 

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]