Ideal Practice

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Let’s face it. Running your own business can be exciting, challenging, empowering... - and lonely. And if you’ve been in practice for a while, you know what I mean when I say that friends and family – unless they are entrepreneurs themselves – may have trouble understanding what it’s like to stand in your shoes. And yet, you need people around you who DO get it. You need peope who, like you, are on their own journey of success, who get the ups and downs that a life of entrepreneurship inevitably requires. You need your own wise tribe. You need the company of entrepreneurial peers who will challenge you when you get in your own way, support you when the doubts kick in, and celebrate like crazy when you get a win. So let’s explore that. This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the power of community, and its impact on your mental health, creativity and your overall business success. In this episode, you’ll learn: isn’t enough how to find and cultivate your own wise tribeAnd more. Because I don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t made it a point to surround myself with success-oriented people over the years. And if you’re serious about building the business you dream of, you need those kind of people around you too. Give it a listen. ~Wendy xoxo P.S. If you’d like to just see what it’s even like to be in the same room with business owners like you - who get you in a completely different way - I’ve got a workshop coming up in December that you might want to know about. You’ll hear a little about that in the podcast too. Think about it! :) _______________ SAVE THE DATE! Ever wished you had a place where you could speak freely about what it’s like to run your own practice? Where you could get feedback about strategy or clarity on your most important goals? What if there was a way you could talk through big ideas out loud with other practice owners who get you like no one else? Consider joining us for OnPurpose 2025, the annual deep-dive strategic planning workshop I host each year in December. This year’s workshop will be on Friday, December 6, from 1-5 eastern, and it’s online so you can join us from anywhere. You don’t have to commit now. You can’t! It's not open yet! 😉 But if you want to be notified when I open the doors for registration in November - so you have a choice - you should at least get your name on the waiting list, don’t you think? ;) Click here to do that, and I’ll make sure you get the news when it comes. Support the show Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Today’s episode is a little different, my friends. I want to share some things with you that I don’t normally talk about here on the Podcast. I want us to talk about what to do when life throws you lemons, what to do when all those carefully laid plans we make don’t work. It happens to all of us. (Seriously - it has been a year around here…) So I want to share with you some of what I’ve been dealing with - AND give you a framework for how to cope when things get tough. Because, you know, #lifehappens. 😜 Let’s talk through a five-step full body and business reset that I use to get myself back on track, a reset process that you can use too.. (Make sure you stick around until the end too. I’ve got a free resource that will really help you to get to clarity with all of this). In this episode, you’ll hear: businessbodybrainand stay therereviewingreflectingIt’s been a challenging year here - not gonna lie - but I’m not here to complain, or to focus on the negative. I just think the Universe is telling me that there’s a season for everything. And for now, it's a season for simplifying the way I approach things. Well, I’m here for it - and I’ll be back in my growing season soon, you can be sure of that. 🤩 Is it possible that the Universe has been trying to tell you something too? Give this one a listen. Now, when YOU need a full body and business reset - you’ll know just what to do. To your sanity, and success. 💞 ~Wendy xoxo P.S. As you’re reading this, we’re only a few weeks out before heading into the 4th quarter. Implementing a quarterly review ritual is an important part of the process I’m sharing here. Not sure how? Download your own free copy of the process I use through the link below. QUARTERLY SUCCESS CHECKER _______________ ANOTHER 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 Support the show Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Today on the podcast, I want to talk about THE thing that holds most of us back. Our thoughts. It’s such an important topic y’all, because here’s the thing … Your sense of satisfaction, your sense of well-being, your joy, and literally your success all come down to the way you think. Period. As entrepreneurs and private practice owners, we are naturally problem solvers. 🤔 That’s what we do. It’s how we’re wired, right? And that’s awesome, but it also means that our eyes are always on the future … …on what’s still out there. On the goals we haven’t reached yet, the accomplishments that we haven’t quite ticked off the list yet. And while it’s great to have big dreams, if we’re not careful, we can get caught up in a spiral of defeat and negative thoughts. Uh, oh …. 😬 That state of negativity will never serve you guys, so it’s critical to watch what you think. Because at the end of the day, it’s all a mind game. You get what you expect. And here’s the cool thing about that. You have the power to change what you expect. And today on the podcast, we’re going to talk about how to use that power. 🤩 In this episode, you’ll learn: not even awareand how to change that super simpleI know this might sound simplistic, but you really CAN change your life and your business, once you know how to change your thoughts. I myself re-discover this point over and over again. So, give this one a listen. Change your mind. Change your life. ~Wendy xoxo P.S. While you’re here, can I ask a favor? Could you leave us a review? Just click on the show itself on Apple or Spotify, scroll to the review section and follow the prompts. That would me so much to my team and I. Thank you! _______________ 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 Support the show Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Doesn’t it feel like AI is everywhere all of a sudden? I can be a bit of a nerd sometimes. (You know I geek out over productivity tools.🤓) And I think it could help to learn more about this - but where do you even start? Well, today’s guest can help. She challenges us to lean in and embrace AI and other tech - and I was struck by what she had to say. Meet Amity Cooper, a seasoned entrepreneur, mental health professional, and entrepreneurial coach who helps therapists learn how to embrace new, emerging technologies so they can better help the people they serve. In this episode, you’ll hear how AI is being used to further the field of therapy (not to take your job…) and why Amity wants therapists everywhere to jump on the bandwagon with her. You’ll also hear: Four types of technologycreate a frictionless experience for clients 83% of your potential clients want you to usecreate a ‘full service’ practiceAI has the potential to change the game in terms of therapeutic training, new treatment methods, and new ways to run our practices. As Amity said: We have the power to tech up and care wide, to reach people and serve people like never before. Tech up and care wide … I love that. And it sounds like a terrific opportunity to me. Give this one a listen, and be sure to stick around to the end, where Amity shares a simple way to get started on your own journey with AI. ~Wendy P.S. “Okay - so THAT was interesting…“ If that’s what you're saying as you listen, would you please give us a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? _______________ TODAY’S GUEST: AMITY COOPER is a seasoned entrepreneur, mental health professional, and entrepreneurial coach. Today, she is focused on empowering other mental and behavioral health professionals to serve their clients without burning themselves out. Find her online: Clinical Career CollectiveWayfinding CounselingFacebookLinkedIn_______________ MENTIONED: Amity shared a TON of online resources, too many to list here, but you can find them over on my website, right here. _______________ FREE RESOURCE: The IP360 SCORECARD. 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, so you'll know where to focus as you grow. And you can complete it in less than 10 minutes. Click here to get your copy today. ******************** Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! I have something for you to think about … I believe that running a business and growing your private practice is really kind of a spiritual practice. 🤔 I say that because building a business will challenge you to grow in ways that you didn't even know you needed, and it will call you forward to be your best self in ways that nothing else can. But it's not always going to be easy. In fact, sometimes it can be really UNCOMFORTABLE. 😬 And that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today. Because here’s the thing … being in business is about growing. CONSTANTLY. And growing requires us to step up to the next level of discomfort. So we resist. (Don’t you? I know I sure do.) We play small. Some of us undercharge. Some of us stay hidden. I see this all the time inside my EVOLVE mastermind, and when I do - I know it means my students are on the brink of a massive breakthrough. I do love that part. :) Today I’ll share a story about a colleague who really called me out and challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and step UP into the next evolution of my business. She really put me in the hot seat, y’all. It was tough. It was also good for me. In today’s episode you’ll also hear: spot the signshowis never the problem.Today, I’m putting YOU in the hot seat. I’ll be that straight talking colleague who pushes you out of your comfort zone, and maybe makes you squirm just a little. (#sorrynotsorry). I invite you to listen to this episode and see what comes up for you. Because here’s something else to think about … If you're reading this, then maybe there's something that the universe is trying to tell you. I don’t think you’d be here otherwise. 😉 Much love, ~Wendy P.S. If you're enjoying the podcast as much as I really hope you are, could you help me spread the word? Who are two friends or colleagues you know who could really use a boost of encouragement each week? Who else needs this kind of teaching? Please share this episode with them - and thank you! _______________ COACHING: Need a Quick Start Consult? Got a problem in your practice that you can’t 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. QUICK START CONSULT Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! One of the hardest lessons we have to learn when we start a private practice is that we actually have to market ourselves. 😬 Now, I don't know about you, but I sure didn't take any marketing classes in grad school. And at the time, I wouldn’t have wanted to! But I know better now. And I know that this is a skill that you simply MUST master, if you want to get in front of the right people and do the kind of work that you’re really called to do. Marketing is a HUGE topic, and one that I spend 6 to 12 months talking about inside of my mastermind, EVOLVE. So, we sure can’t cover everything in a single podcast episode. But there are a handful of really common marketing mistakes that I see all the time… And goodness - it's just so easy to make those mistakes if nobody's ever told you otherwise - right? Of course it is. These are the kind of mistakes that well intended entrepreneurs make all the time … the ones that leaves their potential clients kind of scratching their heads. 🤔 (Don’t be that person!!) Well today, my friends, I've got your back. I'm going to tell you seven of the most common mistakes that I see all the time as a business coach among private practice owners. We’re going to talk about what NOT to do when you’re marketing yourself and your practice. You’ll also learn: realeven if you’re awesome at what you doyes, really!Now, I’m throwing a lot at you today, my friends. Learning how to market ourselves is no easy topic for most of us. A lot of this is a bit abstract, and it can take a while to really understand how to apply it all (and to feel good doing it). But I've given you a really, really good introduction today, and you can make some great progress if you just start by asking yourself the questions that I’ve asked you today. Give it a try, and see what comes up for you. ~Wendy xoxo P.S. While you’re here, can you help me out? 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! 🙏 _______________ MENTIONED: Ep. #116:Ep. #117_______________ COACHING: Need a Quick Start Consult? Got a problem in your practice that you can’t 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 - toget Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! OK guys, let’s talk about something that freaks you out. 😱. No, it's not money. Today, we're turning to that OTHER thing that freaks us all out … being on camera. Eeeeek!! 😰 But seriously, as uncomfortable as this might seem, putting yourself out there is an essential part of growing your Ideal Practice. Otherwise, how will your people find you if you're not visible to them? Showing up on camera lets your clients establish a connection with you before they’ve even met you. And one of the best ways to be visible and build a real connection, is via video. In fact, in today’s digital world of Zoom calls, Instagram reels, and YouTube, showing up on video is a non-negotiable. I have a treat for you today, because I have a special guest who’s going to help us all with this. Faith Dey is a Video Producer and Coach, who helps businesses of all sizes to be confident, professional and visible online. You'll learn all kinds of cool things today because Faith spilled ALL the beans on exactly how to create your own video content. (We're talking lighting, camera angles, tech set up, and much more.) You'll also hear: youwithout beingminimum viable videoIt’s a big world out there, friends, and there are a lot of people who need your help. Video can help them find you faster. So, I challenge you to give this episode a listen and then … Just. Do. It. Show up. Take imperfect action. Film a video. And put your real self out there, because your people are waiting for you. And you will look just perfect for them. 😉 ~Wendy xoxo P.S. “Okay Wendy - You got me. 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? _______________ TODAY’S GUEST: FAITH DEY Faith Dey is a Video Producer, Coach and Founder of Live Well Video. Live Well Video is a full service partner for digital marketing campaigns, business branding and online education, helping organizations of all sizes to stay visible with video. Faith also helps leaders and business owners through virtual private and group coaching and is creator of The Video Pro Playbook, to help owners stay top of mind by self-producing pro-quality videos. Her Website Her Instagram page Her LinkedIn page Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. - Simon Sinek Simon Sinek is known for having one of the most watched TED Talks in the history of that platform. Have you seen it? If so - then you’ve probably heard this quote before. He’s right. And today on the podcast, I want to take a closer look at what that even means. Your why is the belief that you hold about your work, your business and how it shows up in the world. It’s what drives you on a deep, personal level, and probably always has 🤔. In fact, being crystal clear about the purpose of your practice, your true reason for creating a business to start with, is one of the most important factors in long term success. And yet - very few businesses can clearly articulate why they do what they do. I bet you can tell me exactly what you do - but can you tell me why you do it? Can you put that into words? (Thinking it’s about having more money or freedom? That’s not what I’m talking about here...) Today on the podcast, I’ll share some of my own journey around this concept, because it IS a journey. Sometimes it takes a while to get really clear, to figure this out, to really tap into your core purpose. But once you have that, when you know it in your bones, everything else gets easier. In this episode, you’ll also hear: and how you can do the sameoneeliminate your competitionI want you to think about this … What is the real reason that you have followed this crazy, difficult path to start your own private practice? And why have you stuck with it, through all the ups and downs? Today, I’m going to help you uncover that. Because I know that you are meant to do great things in this world. And when you’re connected to that deep sense of purpose, my friend, it will lift you up and carry you all the way forward on your journey. So, give this one a listen. It might just change your life … ~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? _______________ THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL PROMPT: After you listen to the episode, sit with this concept for a moment, then complete the following. See what comes up. :) Starting, managing, and growing my own business may challenge me in ways I could never have imagined. But I know it's worth it because it is only through my practice that I am able to … _______________ MENTIONED: Simon Sinek’s TED Talk Simon Sinek’s Book - Start with Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Hey there, everyone! So, for the past few weeks, I have been talking a lot about packages. Way back in episode #95, we talked about why adding packages can help to grow your practice. In #112, I showed you how to craft a service-based package for your repeat clients. In #113, I gave you a full blown training on how to design a signature package to really level up your practice. Today, I want to cover a final piece of the puzzle for you …Pricing. It can be tricky, can't it? 🤷‍♀️ Today, I want to help you with that. So let’s talk about 5 of the most common mistakes that I see therapists make when pricing their packages. I also have a great story for you about one therapist who was able to create an entirely predictable income stream from a completely unpredictable population of clients. (Spoiler alert … it involves a package!). Your practice is unique though. What works in one practice won't necessarily work in another. It's critical that you design and price your packages in a way that works for YOU. We’re diving right into that in this episode, where you’ll hear: and what to do insteadyourselfI’ve taught you that adding packages to your practice really can boost your income and better serve your clients. But pricing them correctly is the key to making that work. Give this episode a listen, and don’t forget to grab the free resources that I have for you below. And if you need more one-on-one help with this, I'd love to work with you via one of my Quick Start Consults. Click here for more on that. Here's to getting paid what you're worth! 🥂 ~Wendy xoxo P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast as much as I hope you are, could you help me spread the word? Who are two friends or colleagues you know who could really use a boost of encouragement each week? Who else needs this kind of teaching? Please share this episode with them - and thank you! _______________ MENTIONED: FREE Service Package Template FREE Signature Package Planner Worksheet Want to hear the full series on Packages? Here you go! 👇 Episode 95. Episode 112. Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! I am very, very excited about today’s episode, my friends. This topic is near and dear to my heart, and it’s something that I think we all need desperately. Today we’re talking about the importance of having a sacred practice in your life … finding a way to reconnect with your own soul, your own heart, and making time each day to honor that. 🥰 Today, you get to meet the lovely Tania Ho, owner of Museflower Retreat & Spa in Thailand. Tania is really passionate about teaching people how to meditate in a fun, easy and practical way, and to trust their intuition. She wants you to create a daily habit of feeding your soul. But YOU get to decide what that looks like for you. To make this easy, Tania shared some fun and unique ways to incorporate a meditative practice into your own life. (One of them involves chocolate, lol!). Why should you care? Because as practice owners, we pour so much energy into our work that we can easily become disconnected from what called us to become healers in the first place. I want you to last. And one way to do that is to create space for some kind of sacred practice in your life. That said, as you’ll hear from Tania, this doesn’t have to be complicated, or time consuming. In this episode you’ll hear: it’s a lotandand what canAnd more. Honestly, there are so many different ways you could easily incorporate sacred practices into your daily life right now. So, do me a favor … lose the expectation, lose the overwhelm, and just show up for yourself. Tune in to hear what Tania had to share. See what happens. Because YOU are the greatest asset in your practice - and you deserve to be taken care of. Give it a try! ~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! 🙏 _______________ TODAY’S GUEST: Tania Ho Tania is a meditation teacher and an intuitive soul guide who helps people find clarity through meditation, intuition development, and oracle card readings. Where to find her: Museflower Retreat and Spa WebsiteTanio Ho Website_______________ FREE RESOURCE: AN ABUNDANT READING LIST Click here to find a list of my favorite books for an abundance mindset, and a well-lived life. Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Hey folks, I want you to think about something for a minute. Just imagine if there was a way to … better results.ongoing relationshipandyour incomestand out from othersa more powerful way.Well there is, and it's all possible with a Signature program or package. Today, I’m going to teach you how to create a Signature package that becomes an IRRESISTIBLE OFFER for your clients. This is a full-blown coaching session, guys. This is exactly the kind of training I offer inside my mastermind, EVOLVE. (Want to know more about that? Hit reply and I’m happy to share!) Get ready to take notes, because I am giving this away to you today. And make sure you stick around to the end because I have a free Planning Tool for you that's going to help you work through all of this. Hey - did you expect anything less? 🤩 In this episode, you’ll learn: exactlyincluding some that don’t take up more of your time) long term.Offering a Signature package has the power to serve your clients at a much higher level, and transform your business at the same time. So make the time to give this one a listen. And don’t forget to grab your free Signature Package Planner right here. Here’s to changing the game! ~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. If you’ve been meaning to do that, but keep putting it off, how about heading over there now? Then send me a screen shot so we can celebrate together! :) _______________ MENTIONED: Want to hear the full series on Packages? Here you go! 👇 Episode 95. Adding Packages to Your Client Offers Can Help Your Practice. Here's Why.Episode 112. Packaging for Profit: How to Boost Your Revenue and Strengthen Cash Flow with Packages _______________ COACHING: Need a Quick Start Consul Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Hey there, everyone - Today we are talking about packages … what they are, how to add them to your business, what they should include, and much, MUCH more. If you have an insurance-based private practice and you’re eager to make the shift to private pay, you’ll love this episode, because we are going to talk about how you can make that payment option more attractive for your future clients (win, win). And even if you’re already offering private pay, you’ll love this too, because we’re talking about how packages can enhance your revenue and strengthen your cash flow. And don’t we ALL want that? 🤩 You guys have heard me talk a lot here about what a difference packages can make right? So, what does that actually mean? Well, if you work with people repeatedly over a certain period of time, you should DEFINITELY be thinking about packaging your services. Ok, Wendy … but what does that look like?? 🤔 Well, turns out there are different answers to that question. But today, I want to start by introducing you to the concept of a simple, service-based package for your ongoing clients. We’ll cover factors to consider like the package content, time, value and even some of the extras you could include. Get ready to learn: The difference between a service-based package and a Signature package.How I make it easy for my clients to keep seeing me long-term.When less is more (and when it isn’t).The unique, intangible value that you bring to your packages (and how to define it for your clients).How to add value to packages in a way that doesn’t require any of your time.You’ll hear a brilliant example of how one therapist packaged her services in a way she knew her clients needed to be served. Because she knew that she could help her people, she structured her packages around her unique treatment protocol and was able to make great money doing great work. You could do that too. :) Finally, I have a little gift for you … To make this easy, I’ve created a simple template to help you to work out what your very own packages could look like. You can find that right here. So grab a pencil, a calculator, some paper, and start playing with numbers. Let’s see what might work for your clients, AND for you. Need help working through this? Reach out and book one of my Quick Start Consults. There is nothing I love more than helping you work on your business in this way. 😘 This simple shift can make such a big change to your practice, and it's something that you could literally have up and running tomorrow. Give this one a listen! ~Wendy xoxo P.S. If you're enjoying the podcast as much as I think you are, could you help me spread the word? Share this episode with a couple of colleagues who could use this info too. And thank you! Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! I have a treat for you today, folks. I’m talking to someone who has perfected the art of building her very own Ideal Practice©, and her story is nothing short of inspiring. 🥰 I’m talking to Kim Lange, a former teacher, child and adolescent therapist, and now digital product creator and mentor. In this episode, you’ll hear how Kim took her knack for pulling together resources for parents and turned it into a thriving digital products business for therapists … with a few twists and turns along the way, of course! After trying out different methods to connect with her clients, from courses to communities, Covid happened, forcing Kim to make quick changes in her practice just like the rest of us. Wanting to help, she started a free community to connect with other therapists who were also trying to figure it all out. And then something really interesting happened... Kim realized that they were the ones who most needed her help. And that, as they say, changed everything. Simply by listening to what her audience wanted, Kim built an entirely new business serving therapists instead of clients. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why it’s not always a good idea to follow othersand when it isno boring PDFs here, thank you!this is so clever!If you’ve ever considered adding digital products to your business, trust me, you do not want to miss this episode. Give it a listen! ~Wendy P.S. “Oh my gosh, I love this Wendy!“ 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? Your support means more than you can imagine, and helps us get discovered by others who could use this kind of encouragement. Thank you! 🙏 _______________ TODAY’S GUEST: KIM LANGE Kim Lange is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Emotionanigans. She has over 23 years of experience guiding kids (and their caregivers) to understand fuzzy emotional concepts so they can navigate their emotional world and grow up loving who they are. Her Website Her Facebook Group Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Can you believe it folks? We are HALFWAY through the year already! 😱 So how are things tracking for you? How are you doing with the goals you set back at the beginning of the year? Have you accomplished some of them? All of them? None of them? Or - maybe some of those goals don’t quite fit anymore, because things have changed. No worries. It happens. And - that’s why this is the perfect time for a little midyear review. Fall season will be busy - so now is an ideal time to think about getting organized and giving your systems an update. And one of the best ways to do this is by finding the right tools. Today I’m sharing my favorites with you. After countless hours of research and road testing, these invaluable tools save me time and money, prevent stress, and keep my business humming along beautifully. You might want to take notes, 😎 because in this episode, you’ll learn … and a cheaper, simpler alternative if you’re not ready for all the bells and whistlesand why it’s not for everybody And more! But wait a minute … what if you’re less technical and more old school? What if you’re more analog than digital? 🤔 Fear not, my friend! I’ve got you covered too … I’m also sharing some of my favorite notebooks, along with the processes that I use to brainstorm, mind map, capture my thoughts, and organize my lists. Because, as much as I love tech tools, sometimes you really need to write it down. (#Fact: our brains absorb and retain information differently when we physically put pen to paper). So, let’s get you organized. If you’re not quite sure where to start, take a look at my IP 360 Scorecard. This free assessment tool will take about 10 minutes of your time and give you a complete overview of your business, including where you’re winning and where you might need some help. And if you have any questions at all for me like, ʺhow do I do this?", or ʺwhich tool can help me with that?", hit me up on Facebook, y’all. I’m always happy to help. Now, for your first task: give this one a listen! ~Wendy xoxo P.S. If you're enjoying the podcast as much as I hope you are, could you help me spread the word? Do you have 2 friends or colleagues who could really use a boost of encouragement each week? Please share this episode with them - and thank you! _______________ MENTIONED: Episode 83. Cleaning Your Digital House: How to Get Your Office in Order for a Fresh Start in the New Year Episode 105. Can Astrology Actually Help You Build Your Ideal Practice? A Conversation Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that I talk often about the 7 Pillars of an Ideal Practice©, that is, what it takes to build a thriving, healthy private practice … Purpose, People, Product, Process, Payment, Promotion, and Perspective. Well, today I want to talk about the one Pillar that a surprising number of you struggle with: your processes. That is: the habits, systems and boundaries that you have in place to help your business run more smoothly (and - hopefully - with a little less involvement from you!). More specifically, we’re talking about the process around your client’s journey. Because guess what? Better processes, better systems, mean better service for your clients AND less stress for you. You may think your relationship with clients starts the moment they’re ready to hire you - right? Well, actually …. No. As it turns out, there are actually 7 stages in the life cycle of your client’s journey. (So many 7’s today! 🤭). And get this: 2 of those happen before you even MEET. Today, I’m going to walk you through each stage, and we’ll talk about why you need a system for each one. We’ll also cover: outand how to avoid this As one of my favorite coaches used to say this all the time: Wherever there is stress, there is a lack of habits, systems, or boundaries. And she was right - so let’s take a look at that. Where are the stress points in your practice? Where are the balls getting dropped? What’s really annoying you, and where do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over? Then ask yourself: automatedturned into a templatedelegated eliminated (Gasp!! 😲 Just imagine the freedom of never having to do that thing again!). Friends - my point is this … you will waste less time, spend less energy, make fewer mistakes, miss fewer opportunities, and make more money by better serving your clients when you have systems in place for each and every phase of your relationship with your peeps. Sound good? Yeah - I thought so too. Give it a listen. 🥰 ~Wendy xoxo While you’re here, can I ask a favor? If you enjoyed this episode, please share a 5 star review and maybe a few words over on Apple Podcasts? Your support means more than you can imagine. Thank you! 🙏 _______________ MENTIONED: Episode 10. How To Become a Networking Ninja (Even if You’re an Introvert) _______________ YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Episode 83. Cleaning Your Digital House: How to Get Your Office in Order for a Fresh Start in the New Year Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! If there’s one topic that makes us all break out in hives at the thought of it, it’s marketing. 😵‍ Marketing is such an essential part of any successful practice, but for a LOT of you, I know the concept itself just brings up images of used car salesmen out to run a scam. Yeah ….yuk!! 😬 BUT - my friends, I want you to think about it this way. Marketing is just a conversation with those who you can help, about how deeply you understand them, and how you know you can help them. Today’s guest, Mika Ross is a wildly successful licensed psychotherapist, relationship coach, speaker, and private practice owner who has spent the past 18 years providing live workshops, retreats, and comprehensive online programs. And she sets an example we can all learn from. After booking out her one-to-one therapy sessions, Mika realized that she could have far more impact by providing courses and homework-style videos to her clients. She also realized that if she wanted to reach a wider audience, she was going to have to up her marketing game. But instead of following a generic route, she embraced a more authentic, genuine, and not-so-perfect style of putting herself out there. I’m not trying to be perfect; I'm just trying to be…me! -Mika Ross Mika discovered that her own experience with unhealthy belief patterns was actually one of her superpowers. So in this episode, we had a really interesting conversation about how much of yourself to share in your marketing. In particular, we talked about the difference between sharing from the place of a scar, versus sharing from the place of a wound. (This was SO enlightening! I really think you’ll love it.) You’ll also hear: see themselvesmoreeffectiveHere’s the thing, people are overwhelmed. If they knew what to do, they would do it already. So make it simple for them. Let them know who you are. Tell them how you can help them. And tell them how to find you. It's really that simple. And be yourself while you’re doing that. Because everyone’s Ideal Practice(c) is different, and what resonates with your ideal patients will be completely different from what resonates with someone else’s. As Mika says: The people I am a good fit for figure that out way before they sit down on my couch. And THAT is the power of showing up as yourself. Give it a listen! Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! In this week's episode, we'll take a look at the hard side of owning a business. As you'll hear in the passage I share from one of my favorite books, "The Soul Sourced Entrepreneur" by Christine Kane, business is hard - but not because of all the strategies you have to learn or the sales you have to make. Business is hard because of the way it forces you to grow - internally, personally, and often in ways you didn't even know you needed to grow. So let's talk about that. Give it a listen. :) ~Wendy Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! I want to get real for a moment folks. I want to talk about one aspect of growing a private practice that we all struggle with at one point or another. It’s so exciting in the beginning, when you first get out from under the thumb of your employer and start your very own practice. There you are - running your own practice - and finally, you’re the one calling the shots! 🎉 But here’s the thing. You’re also the ONLY one calling the shots, and sometimes that can feel scary, overwhelming, and…isolating. 🥹 If you’ve come from a hospital, agency or perhaps even another group practice, you were part of a team, a collection of professionals with different experience, skills, and perspectives. Anytime you weren’t sure how to handle something, odds are there were plenty of people around to ask for advice. But when you’re in private practice you ARE the team. Because you’re the CEO of your own show now, and it’s all on you. Growing a successful private practice can be many things … exciting, challenging, rewarding … but it’s not always roses and rainbows. Clients can be difficult. Providers can let you down. Toilets can get blocked (Yeah - that may be yours to handle, too. 😬). You might make strategic mistakes that could cost you money - or even your reputation. And all of that is so much harder when you’re trying to deal with them in isolation. So, what’s a saavy CEO to do?? The antidote to isolation is connection. There are lots of different ways to find this and in this episode, I’ll share some of my favorites. In fact, in my own private practice, I recently launched a group for accomplished, professional women - the kind of people who don’t really think they need help. Total badasses - every one of them. And yet I see them light up when they experience this sense of connection and recognition inside the group … I see you, I get you, and oh my gosh, you get me too!! It’s so powerful it gives me goosebumps. ⚡And I want YOU to experience this for yourself. That's what connection does for all of us - and that’s why I’m launching a summer workshop series that kicks off next week on June 3. I’ll be teaching a series of three live and interactive workshops where you’ll be able to experience just how cool it is to be in the (virtual) room with others who are in alignment with you. And the best part? It’s 100% free to attend. (But hey - I do need you to register so that I can give you access. This won’t be open to the public!) You’ll find all of the details below. Get your name on my list, and mark your calendars. Because life (and business) is so much easier when you don’t have to go it alone. In the meantime, give this one a listen. Here’s to finding your tribe! ~Wendy Xoxo P.S. What would it be like to talk to others who are facing the same challenges, have similar goals, and totally get you??? Join me and I’ll show you. 😎 Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! Today we're going to talk about something a little different … Astrology. I know some of you will roll your eyes at this. 🙄 And some of you will absolutely lean in (Hello there, Pices!). 🤩 But I encourage ALL of you to listen because there is so much more to this topic than checking a horoscope in the newspaper. Today I’m talking to Taylor Shuler, a Certified Professional Astrologer. Taylor helps entrepreneurs find and fulfill their purpose by using a range of tools, including astrology. In her own words, Taylor wants to help you …. Find, validate, and fulfill your soul’s purpose, to give you the clarity to really feel good about what you’re doing and the direction that you’re following. Well, that sure sounds like something we should all do! Taylor explains that astrology is a language that can help us to understand ourselves and the events around us. For example, why are some people ‘big picture thinkers’ while others revel in the details? The answer probably lies in our birth charts. And think about this … Why does it feel so hard to make progress sometimes? Despite how hard we work or how much we want to achieve something, We. Just. Feel. Stuck. Well, astrology says that maybe it’s just not the right time. Maybe you’re right where you’re meant to be, but now is a time for resting and planning, BEFORE the time comes to launch and grow. 🌱 It's an interesting perspective…🤔 In this episode, you’ll also learn: There are many different tools and techniques that we can use to better understand ourselves and how we behave (for example, the Enneagram, which we discussed back in Episode 33). And, far from being just a trivial, ‘woo woo’ topic, astrology can also be a valuable addition to your toolbox. This can help you to better understand your strengths, your weaknesses, and even your ideal timing to act (or not!). Armed with this knowledge, it can also help you to design a business that is genuinely exciting, fulfilling, and in perfect alignment with who YOU are. And isn’t that the very definition of an Ideal Practice?! 🥰 Worth thinking about. :) ~Wendy Xoxo _______________ TODAY’S GUEST: TAYLOR SHULER Taylor Shuler is your new regenerative business baddie BFF. Taylor coaches new, aspiring, and established entrepreneurs to find and fulfill their purpose and build their businesses by leveraging all the best tools from AI to their Zodiac sign. She is a Certified Professional Astrologer and regenerative designer who helps her clients discern their path forward via astrological readings, horoscopes, and consultations. Taylor helps her clients to thrive – making the world a better, more beautiful place. Check out her website Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Question or comment? 🙋‍♀️ Send me a text message! You have a big heart, and I know you feel like you could help almost anyone in your private practice. But that idea, as lofty as it is, just isn’t true. The truth? There is a cost to working with those who aren’t a good fit for you. And in this episode, we’re talking directly about what that cost actually is. You’ll learn about 4 areas where you may experience a disconnection with your clients, and what that means for you AND for them. But we’ll also talk about how to remedy each situation. Sometimes, there are steps you can take in your practice to turn things around, or maybe, even to prevent those disconnections altogether. Being careful to cultivate a caseload of clients you are truly suited to serve is one of the keys to a successful, sustainable private practice. Give this a listen. ~Wendy xoxo P.S. And hey - I have news! Check out the announcement below! >>>>>>CHECK THIS OUT!!<<<<<< Have you heard about this? The Ideal Practice Summer Workshop Series starts on June 3! How to Overcome Overwhelm and Finally Create the Profitable, Sustainable, and Enjoyable Private Practice You Wanted All Along - But Never Thought You Could Have. In this 3 part LIVE workshop series I’ll be working with you around some of the most foundational aspects of a successful private practice. You’ll learn what it means to be “Profit Centered, People Forward” through healthy pricing and solid payment systems. I’ll walk you through 5 key ingredients to marketing that will help your message sing so that you really do connect with - and attract - the clients you love working with the most. And on top of all that, we’ll dig deep into what it means to be the CEO, including into how to prevent some of the problems and pitfalls that come with being your own boss. The best part? The whole thing is free, and designed to fit with your busy schedule. WHEN: JUNE 3, 5 and 6 WHAT TIME: 11:30 - 1 ET, 8:30 - 10 PT WHERE: You're hanging out with me on Zoom of course! And how? Just click on the link below to get your name on the list. I'll send out all the details soon, but I have to have your name first! So what do you say? Shall we hang out? DON’T MISS A THING: GET YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST. 👇👇👇 www.wendypittsreeves.com/summer Support the Show. Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW Host, Ideal Practice Private Practice Coach and Mentor www.WendyPittsReeves.com Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com