Ideal Practice
How do I find clients I actually enjoy? How do I make more money without feeling guilty? Can I run a private practice and still have a life? These are just some of the questions long time psychotherapist, group practice founder, and serial entrepreneur Wendy Pitts Reeves tackles each week on The Ideal Practice Podcast.Here, you’ll learn how to create your version of an Ideal Practice that serves you as well as you serve your clients. Learn how to think like a marketer, attract clients you love, get paid well for what you do, and have a life. We’ll talk about the power of intention, the energy of money, and how to banish imposter syndrome for good. In short, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to develop a healthy business that is profitable, impactful, and - can we say this? - enjoyable.When healers stand in their power, make peace with profit, and honor the difference they make in the lives of others, they can change an entire industry.With a mix of interviews, special guests and solo shows from Wendy, you won’t want to miss a minute of this. New episodes every Tuesday. So hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 162
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
#61. Starting a Private Practice? Figure Out These 5 Essentials First.
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When you start your private practice, there are so many details to sort out that it can be daunting at first.
How the heck do you even know where to s…
#60. Strength in Vulnerability: Shawn Helvey's Refreshing Approach to Men's Mental Health
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Today, y’all, we’re talking about the guys. :)
I met Shawn Helvey when he reached out to me in advance of a move to our area. In true proactive form, …
#59. Clear Communication Serves Everyone: How to Handle Tough Conversations in Your Private Practice
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Do you dread having certain conversations with your clients?
We've all been there. Whether it's talking about something as simple as your upcoming va…
#58. How to Take a Real Vacation and Still Have Successful Private Practice
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Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.
- Anne Lamott
What do you call a “real vacation”? And when was the last …
#57. How to Take Your Practice on the Road with Kym Tolson
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This was SO much fun!
In this episode I had such a fun interview with Kym Tolson, AKA “The Traveling Therapist”. You may recognize her, since she was…
#56. Four Mantras That Keep Me Going Through Business (& Life!)
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Something short and sweet for you today!
Being an entrepreneur is never for the faint of heart, my friends. In many ways, running your own business w…
#55. How to Leverage A Trademark Talk for Greater Engagement & Income
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What if you could make $19,000 from a FREE talk given to a small room of less than 25 people?
Well - I’ve had that kind of experience - and so can yo…
#54. Overcoming Fears: How This 'Messy Mama' of 3 Built a Successful Private Practice
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If you met her on the street, you’d never know how much Sarah McNamara has had to work through over the past few years to grow her business, nor how …
#53. Happy Anniversary to Us! Reflections and Lessons from Our First Year Here at Ideal Practice
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🎉 Happy Birthday to IDEAL PRACTICE! 🎉
We’re celebrating our 1st anniversary with you sweet people!
In this special episode I took a moment to reflect…
#52. 5 Undeniable Reasons Why You Really Should Be Out There Speaking
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Today we’re talking about one of THE most effective ways you can connect with your ideal clients.
This is one way you can show up as a real live human…
#51. Unlocking the Power of Authentic Marketing: A Talk with Message Strategist, Barbara Govednik
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When you unlock the power of your own voice with authentic marketing, you connect with clients at a much deeper level.
And in this episode, message s…
#50. The Price of Settling: How My Own Thoughts on Abundance Are Changing
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In this week’s episode on Ideal Practice, I’ve got a personal story to share about an experience I had a few years back.
It showed me why my thinking…
#49. The Bottom Line: Why Investing in Your Practice Matters
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In this episode of Ideal Practice, I’m digging into the importance of investing in your private practice and yourself as a healing arts professional …
#48. Lighten Up and Enjoy the Money You Make! My Conversation with Linzy Bonham
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Linzy Bonham, host of the podcast, Money Skills for Therapists, has noticed a new pattern among the therapists she coaches - and it’s not one I expec…
#47. Why I’ve Changed My Mind About Having a Niche Practice
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Truth >> I’ve been advised to go this route for a very long time, but stubbornly resisted it every step of the way.
I mean - like - for years….
Today…
#46. When You’re the One Whose Name is On the Door: The Role of Leadership in Private Practice.
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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 p…
#45. When You’re Called to Serve High Conflict Families: How to Manage a Niche Practice with Jenni McBride McNamara
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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 …
#44. What is a Mastermind Anyway - And Do You *Really* Need One to Succeed?
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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 o…
#43. What I Got Right as a Group Practice Owner, and a Few Things I Missed.
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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 mu…
#42. Thinking Big: How to Grow and Manage a Large Group Practice with Amanda Landry
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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 di…