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Hey there!

Can you believe it folks? We are HALFWAY through the year already!

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!

If there's one topic that makes us all break out in hives at the thought of it, it's marketing.

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. :) ~WendySupport the Show.Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

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!

Today we're going to talk about something a little different … Astrology.I know some of you will roll your eyes at this.

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  xoxoP.S. And hey - I have news! Check out the announcement below! >>>>>>CHECK THIS OUT!!

We've talked a lot about money stories here on the Ideal Practice© podcast.  But today, I want you to dive a little deeper into your own money story.  I want you to think about how your money makes you feel.For example: Do you feel energized when you think about your finances?

Have you ever walked into a favorite coffee shop or lunch spot and instantly felt at home?You know what I mean. The atmosphere is just what you need right now, the food is great and the service is top of the line.It feels SO good to find just what you want, and need, doesn't it? That's the power of a crystal-clear message, one that says "We know what you need and we're here to provide it." And that's a concept every private practice needs to master in their marketing. But it's really easy to miss the mark. In this episode, using my own experience in looking for a therapist, I'll share seven of the most common marketing mistakes I've seen among those promoting their services. Clarity is key, y'all, and when I can't tell what you do, how you help, or who you help, you're just another face in a whole sea of profiles that all run together, and I probably won't be calling you.But we can fix that. With just a few simple tweaks, you can make YOUR practice stand out in a way that the clients you love, and want to serve, can see themselves in your message. And when they do? They'll be calling. Check it out. ~WendyxoxoP.S. Which one of these mistakes do you think you might be making? Send me a note and let me know. You can reach me at wendy@wendypittsreeves.com.  I love hearing from you guys!_______________MENTIONS:Episode 99: Beyond the Headshot: How a Brand Photo Shoot Can Fuel Business Growth with Sandra CostelloEpisode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Deep Dive into our Most Popular Topic - Intentional Growth_______________FREE RESOURCE: A Guide to Better Cash Flow in your Private PracticeAre 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 PracticeSupport the showWendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Hey guys! Today is kind of special…!!It's our 100th episode of the Ideal Practice© podcast, y'all!!Woot!!

Today we're talking about something that can be really tricky for so many of us - and THIS time, I'm not talking about money (for once!).Let's start with a question. What happens when you're the one in front of the camera, instead of the one behind it? How do you feel about having your picture taken? I'm talking about headshots, photography for your website, or any kind of promotional photography for your business.(Full disclosure: I have left photo shoots in tears more than once, when I was literally just going in for a simple headshot.)If you're anything like me, you don't exactly love it.

Today, we're going to talk about one of the hardest, trickiest, sneakiest little challenges that tend to hold so many of us back …Allowing ourselves to be seen.Are you the one who takes all the family photos, but you're never in them? Or are you the one who loves the way your friends look in all your pictures, but you always criticize yourself?

Can you believe we're already at the end of March? Yet here we are, at the end of Q1, already a full 25% of the way through the year. Man - that went fast.