#abundancethinking

There’s more than one way to make money, my friend.

But far too often in the private practice world, we’re used to providing a single service to a single client for a single hour or session, and that’s it.

The problem with that is that there are only so many hours in the day, and your income is capped.

But what if that wasn’t how it had to be? What if there were all kinds of fun ways you could leverage the service you already provide and the knowledge you already have in ways that serve more people, make more money for you, AND don’t take up more of your time?

Yeah - let’s talk about that.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to move beyond dollars for hours and into more creative ways to serve…

The possibilities really are endless.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

1. How to creatively increase revenue and serve more people in at least 5 different areas of your practice.
2. One really easy way to stop losing money on the front end while still serving your 1:1 clients well.
3. Several strategies for adding easy income with low-ticket digital products.

And I’ll provide specific examples for every single idea I share with you today.

Which one are you thinking about trying?

Drop me an email and let me know. 😘

~Wendy
  Xoxo

P.S. Are you enjoying Ideal Practice? If so, please help me spread the word. Do you have one or two friends who could really use a boost of encouragement each week? Who else needs this kind of practice-boosting info? Please consider sharing this episode with them - and thank you!

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

💰 31 Ways Practical Ways to Increase Cash Flow in Your Private Practice

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You’re in for a real treat today, my friends.

You’ll hear from Soribel Martinez, a truly inspiring woman who has built a multi-million dollar private practice from the ground up.

Soribel shares the story of how she took the leap from full-time employment to start her own practice…. with a waitlist of 150 patients BEFORE she opened her doors!

Say whaaaaaa…?! 🤯

You’ll hear the exact strategies that she followed to launch and grow her practice. And most importantly, Soribel talks about the mindset that got her to where she is today - CEO, sought-after business coach, adjunct professor, published author, and philanthropist.

Honestly, there is so much wisdom here.

And the best part?

You already have everything you need inside you to replicate Soribel’s success.

In her own words;

You have a business that has the potential to change the world. Don’t let anyone tell you any other way. You have everything it takes. Go do it! Find the tools, read the books, and learn about how to become an entrepreneur.

And for your first task, listen to this episode where you’ll learn…

• How to work with what you have in the beginning
• The importance of staying in your zone of ‘genius’
• A simple trick to automatically elevate your importance
• The one word that we should loose from our vocabulary
• And much more!

I’m so excited to share this with you.

Dive in and listen to Soribel's story!

~Wendy
   Xoxo

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! 🙏

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TODAY’S GUEST: SORIBEL MARTINEZ

Soribel Martinez, LCSW, MBA, is an influential leader in the mental health sector and CEO of SMPsychotherapy and Counseling Services in Connecticut. Born in the Dominican Republic and a U.S. immigrant at twelve, Soribel’s journey from a school social worker to a visionary business consultant showcases her resilience and strategic acumen.

She innovated the MDPP Framework™, propelling her practice to serve over eleven thousand clients. An adjunct professor at Post University and a member of its Management Advisory Board,

Soribel is also an accomplished author, with her memoir 'Unbreakable' and contributions to 'Ignite Your Leadership'. She epitomizes transformative leadership and empathetic mentorship.

Her Website: SoribelMartinez
Her Non-Profit: JC’ Precious Mind Foundation
Her Practice: SM Psychotherapy & Counseling Services

YouTube
Instagram

Her books:
Unbreakable
The Multi-Million Dollar Private Practice. (Coming soon)

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Sara Arey is a master at helping women entrepreneurs release internal energy blocks and step into their true authentic power.

But unlike many who teach about releasing limiting beliefs and money mindset blocks, Sara tells us that we have to work with the body - not just the mind, not just the heart - to tap into who we really are.

And find out what we’re really capable of.

In this week’s episode, and this oh-so-rich conversation, you’ll discover how to embrace your own natural leadership energy and live a life of sweet abundance.

And you’ll get some truly simple, but powerful tips for how to shift your own energy and tap into your own inner wisdom in really beautiful ways.

What awesomeness already exists within you,  just waiting for you to find it?
 
Don't be afraid to find out.

Give this a listen. I think you'll love it.

~Wendy 
 xoxo

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!  🙏

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TODAY’S GUEST:  SARA AREY

Sara Arey, a best-selling author, speaker, and energy mentor, specializes in guiding women who feel stuck and unsatisfied to unlock their inner wisdom and create their most rewarding life.  Her passion lies in helping clients claim their power, own their awesomeness, and be the leader of themselves. She combines her intuition and expertise with practical techniques, aiding clients in getting out of their own way.

• Sara’s website: https://www.refutureyourlife.com/
• Her book: https://theuniversefckinglovesme.com/buy-the-book-2/

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MENTIONED:    

• Tapas Acupressure Technique: https://tatlife.com/
• Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine:   https://edenmethod.com/
• Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on Body Language
• BOOK: Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest By Suzanne Simard

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FREE RESOURCE: 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 of this helpful tool today. 
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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Whether you’re a planner, or someone who likes to figure things out as you go, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’ll share 5 clarifying questions that can help guide your success in 2024. Taking the time to think through each of them will set the stage for the work you want to do in 2024.

If you’re more of a big picture kind of person, this will give you a general framework to work within for the whole year.

But even better - your answers to these questions can also 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.

Although the questions themselves seem simple, the answers you come up with are important. So do take the time to think about this carefully.

And if you’ll send me an email, I’d love to hear what you come up with!

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. Don’t miss the news I shared at the end of the episode. I’m hosting a new mini-retreat on December 8 that I’d love for you to come to! Check out the details for 2024 ON-PURPOSE below!

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MENTIONED: 

Episode 17
Episode 75
Episode 76

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ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

2024 ON-PURPOSE ©

On FRIDAY, December 8, I’m hosting a comprehensive planning retreat online for therapists and other healers who want to grow their practice WITH purpose, ON purpose in 2024.

Each year, I lead my private coaching clients through a December planning exercise designed to take them much farther 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 specific targets and goals in hand, we then map out a plan for implementation.

In just a few hours, they move from vision to intention to implementation, and it’s pretty exciting!

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

Now, for the first time ever, I’m opening up that experience to the public. And I’d love for you to come. 💞

Click the link below to register.  Do it this week and get it for less than half price!

When: Friday, December 8, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 eastern / 12-3 Central, 10-1 Pacific.
Where: Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration.
Registration Fee: Use the coupon code “IDEAL100” (case sensitive, one word) to get $100 OFF the regular ticket price of $197*.  (That's awesome!)

*Coupon good from Monday, 11/20 through Monday, 11/27/23, 11:59 p.m. eastern.

Thanks, Wendy! I'd LOVE to come! > www.wendypittsreeves.com/onpurpose

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

So 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.

That said, when you take the time to set intentional goals for where you want to go as a practice owner, you will actually get somewhere. :)

But don’t wait for January…because next year starts now.

Your next level of success starts now.

Gulp. 😳

In this episode we’ll explore what that means, and I’ll tell you how to get your free copy of the Declaration of Intention below.

Working through the 5 questions you find there will set the stage for bigger goal planning later.

And we’ll be talking about THAT soon too!

~Wendy
Xoxo

P.S. Don’t forget to get your free download!

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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 
• Michael Hyatt and the Full Focus Planner 

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Ready to kick back and coast through the end of the year?

Yikes. Don't do that....

Instead, ditch that conventional year-end thinking and make the most of this vibrant time of year.  We're not wrapping things up just yet; there are plenty of opportunities still on the horizon, so let's seize them!

In this episode, I’ll share 3 powerful steps to take to keep the wins rolling in. 

• The one step you really should take FIRST in order to keep your vibrations high and ride the energy all the way to the end of the year. 
• The one goal you should probably drop - and with glee. :) 
• What to do with the time that’s left… 

As you’ll hear in the episode, I’ve had some of my biggest wins at the end of the year. Don’t make the mistake you may see other practice owners make. Don’t underestimate the power of your practice in these last 2 months.

Here’s to your over-the-top breakthrough to success...🥂

~Wendy
  xoxo

P.S. Shoot me a DM on Facebook and tell me what you did with your homework in this episode! 

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THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL PROMPT: 

Listen to the episode for 3 very specific steps I encourage you to take as part of your end of the year reflection, renewal and recommitment! You’re not done yet! ;)

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MENTIONED:

How to Keep It Steady in Your Private Practice When Life Gets Crazy

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FREE RESOURCE: 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!
https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/360

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

In an obvious nod to Halloween, I thought it was a great time to revisit one of my most popular episodes. 

So today, let’s take another look at the 7 most common fears that healers tend to face in private practice. 

Although we all want what’s best for our clients, we are often shamed or judged when we want what’s best for ourselves. That sets us up for all kinds of internal conflict,  and that can block our success. 

On the other hand, when we find our way through and beyond those fears, real freedom is on the other side. 

So that’s what we’re diving into today. 

Which one (or three) of these do you relate to the most?  

Send me an email at wendy@wendypittsreeves.com and let me know. I promise to respond personally, and I’d love to hear! 

~Wendy   
Xoxo 

P.S. If you’d like to show your support for the show, just write a quick review on the Apple podcast app, or share this episode with a friend. And thank you!    

TIME STAMPS for 7 Fears and 7 Freedoms  

• #1 Lack: 5:23 
• #2 Loss: 5:46
• #3 Judgment: 9:34
• #4 Selfishness: 12:52
• #5 Inadequacy: 16:30
• #6 Complexity: 19:38
• #7 Power:  22:11   

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THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL PROMPT:  Which of the 7 Common Fears resonates with you the most and why? If you could let go of that fear, what could happen if you found your way to the Freedom that waits on the other side?  

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

31 Practical Ways to Increase Cash Flow In Your Private Practice 

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

One of the greatest benefits of owning your own business is that you have the freedom and flexibility to adjust as needed when life gets a little crazy.

But running a practice can also be especially challenging when the hard times happen.

How do you keep things going when you’re being pulled in too many directions?

Well, I’ve been through some of that myself lately (and not for the first time), so I thought I’d share a few tips with you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to prepare for those inevitable moments when life gets in the way: financially, emotionally, and even physically. 

But I’ve also got a few reminders of important things to remember when you aren’t prepared at all, and you’re just doing the best you can to get through.

It’s been a little like that lately for me, which has reminded me how important this is. I hope some of these tips will make a similar period easier for you.

Take good care,

~Wendy
Xoxo

P.S. Many of you have been asking me how you can help to support the show.

If you’d like, you can click on the link below where it says “Support the show” to make a donation. But you can also share your favorite episode with a friend, or write a review. Any or all of those will make this even better. And thank you!

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THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL PROMPT:  

• Do a system review in your practice. Where do you have a safety net in place and where do you need to add one? It might help to talk this through with a colleague over a great cup of coffee. ☕
  • EX: How long could I be out of work and still pay my bills? What can I do to increase that number? 
  • EX: Who could take care of my clients if I can’t? (Find a colleague who would cover for you if you were out for a while - and you for them. Make sure they know how to get to your info.)
  • EX: Where and how do I get my own needs met when things get tough? 

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Your business has its own kind of living, breathing energy, and you must be in relationship with that energy.

But relationships take work - right?

So how do you keep things healthy and strong?

Turns out, you just have to use a little magic. 

Yeah. Let’s go there. :) 

In this episode, you’ll learn about a fun, creative technique you can use to smooth out any rough spots, communicate your desires, and step way more fully into a healthy relationship with - you guessed it - your private practice.

And what I’m going to suggest today might sound a little crazy. But as you’ll hear in this episode, my own experience with this technique has been kind of amazing.

So, why not give it a try?

~Wendy
xoxo

P.S. “Okay Wendy - so that was interesting....“ I know, right? This DEFINITELY is not what you’ll hear on most private practice podcasts. And it might not be for everyone - but what the heck. It’s how I think. And if it’s how you think too, would you please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? I’ll be forever grateful. Promise! 

FREE RESOURCES: 

A list of my favorite books for an abundance mindset, and a well-lived life. Click here → Kit.Co.

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Ever felt that you're just not getting paid what you're worth, despite having real expertise in your field? We've all been there, I suspect - but why? Where does this common problem come from?

Well - some folks may not like this, but I think it starts with us.

When we undervalue our own skills and undersell our authority, it sets up all kinds of barriers to our success. So, let’s take a closer look at what my guest last week, Ryane LeCesne, called the “personal confidence gap”, and see if we can flip this.

In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the unseen value you bring to the table, and how to leverage it to your advantage. As a bonus, I’ve got a little worksheet that will help you with this too. You can find that in the free resource link below.

My hope is that this episode will inspire you in a way that guides you to greater confidence, greater profitability, and overall success.

Enjoy!

~Wendy

P.S. Have you left a review yet? If not, give a girl a hand. Take a minute to share your 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or even Spotify. And thank you soooo much!

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THIS WEEK’S FREE RESOURCE:

Click here to get your free copy of a worksheet I’ve created to help you get more clear about the TRUE value you bring to the table. You have soooo much to offer. This will help you see that.

What Should I Charge: An Ideal Practice PRICING Worksheet 

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MENTIONED:

• Episode 69:  Ditch Perfection and Claim Your Worth: A Deep Conversation with Ryane LeCesne
• Episode 33:  Why Understanding the Enneagram Will Make You a Better Therapist: An Interview with Elaine Bailey

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EVALUATE your PRACTICE with the IP 360 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 

And would you like to support this show? That's always welcome, and thank you! You can find a link to do so below. 

You're the bomb! 🙏

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Whether we recognize it or not, there are countless hidden rules and unconscious scripts that keep us from attaining financial freedom.

But learning to recognize those rules, and rewrite those scripts can be done.  

Learn how with Lisa Michaud, an international success coach who identified those barriers in her own life, and broke through them.

Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Lisa's inspiring journey to a multi-million dollar net worth is a testament to her determination and resilience.

A life-altering health scare instigated her journey from a corporate success to a personal growth advocate. And in this episode we dive into her conscious and intentional decision to take control of her financial life and go for her dream, a decision that literally changed everything. 

We moved fast. And in this oh-so-candid conversation, we talked about the need to shift our attitudes towards money and establish healthy financial boundaries.

We explored how our perceptions of money can influence our financial habits, and how overcoming these mindsets can pave the way for success.

This is critical for wellness professionals, therapists and healers.

With a focus on authenticity and growth in business, Lisa's insights are sure to inspire and motivate you to take charge of your financial destiny.

And it's about time, don't you think? I sure do. :)

Here's to your Ideal Practice,
- Wendy

P.S. And hey - before you go - would you mind leaving us a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts? That would  be SO awesome!

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TODAY’S GUEST:  LISA MICHAUD

Lisa Michaud is an International Success Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor and host of the “Goalden Girls” Podcast. In her mid-30’s, she’s created a multimillion-dollar net worth, a growing real estate empire, incredible network and beautiful family. As a coach and speaker, Lisa inspires, leads and motivates everyone she works with, including entrepreneurs, executives, parents, and leaders who are committed to creating fun and meaningful lives. Lisa is a wife, mother and hopeless romantic who lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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WHERE to FIND HER: 

WEBSITE: http://www.lisamichaud.com
PODCAST: https://www.lisamichaud.com/podcast
INSTA: www.instagram.com/thelisamichaud

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

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

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 vacation or as hard as confronting their overdue account - we hate feeling like the bad guy with our clients.

But mastering this skill is critical to the success and sustainability of your business.

So in this episode, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of tackling some of the challenging discussions that are just a natural part of any private practice.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The kinds of common situations that call for carefully managed, but direct, communication.
• How to think through the best structure for having those conversations, including how to soften the blow in a way that makes sure your clients feel heard.
• Strategies for dealing with the emotion that may come up as well.

And we'll talk about how to set boundaries that work for both you and your clients, while keeping that relationship strong.

Not sure what to say, how to say it, where or when?

Don’t worry. I’m here to help - and you’ve got this. 

~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!

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Private Practice Coach and Mentor

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