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  • How One Therapist Built an 8-Figure Practice Without Losing Her Soul ⭐ | IP 202

    How One Therapist Built an 8-Figure Practice Without Losing Her Soul ⭐ | IP 202
    Jul 21 2026
    THIS was the most fascinating conversation!!!When you hear what I’ve got for you today, I think you’re in for a surprise - a completely new way of thinking about private practice.I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that - in general - we all assume that growth means seeing more clients, working longer hours, or opening another office. Because - what else could you do, right?Well — what if there were another way?I’m bringing back this favorite for our Summer Replay Series, when I spoke with Dr. Ajita Robinson, a grief and trauma therapist who has built an extraordinary mental health organization by thinking differently. Through strategic partnerships, genuine relationships, and an unwavering commitment to serving others well, she's created an 8-figure practice without sacrificing the life she's building.And yet - this conversation isn't really about building an 8-figure business.It's about building a business that's aligned with who you are.Along the way, Dr. Robinson shared how her early career in pharmaceutical sales unexpectedly prepared her for private practice (that’s a funny story!), why people don't want to be sold to (they want to be served) and how understanding someone else's needs can open doors you never imagined.Whether your dream is to remain a solo practitioner, build a group practice, or simply create more freedom in your work, I think this conversation will stretch your thinking in all the best possible ways. It sure did that for me! 💗In this episode, you'll hear:What she learned selling Viagra at age 18 that still shapes her business today. (Didn’t see that one coming!)Why you’re never starting from zero, even if it feels like you’re starting over.How one simple relationship-building strategy helped this therapist grow from one office to more than 150 clinicians across 7 states. (😱)But more than anything, you’ll hear about Ajita’s determination to build that kind of success without sacrificing the things that mattered most in her life.And that’s what got me. :) See - you really CAN build a practice that's not only wildly successful, but also deeply aligned with who you are and how you want to live.Sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn't learning something new—it's seeing what's been possible all along. I hope this conversation helps you do exactly that.~WendyP.S. And hey - if you've been listening for a while and wondering what your own next step might be, I'd love to help.Whether you're looking for more clarity, more confidence, or simply another perspective on where your practice is headed, a Quick Start Consult is a great place to begin. It's a focused 90-minute strategy session designed to help you get unstuck, see new possibilities, and leave with a clear plan for what comes next. Learn more here.I'd love to work with you. 💟_______________TODAY’S GUEST: Dr. Ajita RobinsonDr. Ajita Robinson is known as The Experts’ Therapist. She is a Grief & Trauma Therapist, award-winning and bestselling author of The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Navigating Loss, a TedX speaker, International Speaker, and Income Strategist.She is a first-generation trauma and poverty disruptor who helps mental health entrepreneurs create living legacies and financial freedom while helping communities heal. (I love that.)You may have seen Ajita in places such as Good Morning Washington, Headspace, Wall Street Journal, Huffpost, Washington Post, CNBC, Business Insider, Bustle, Essence Wellness House, and Therapy for Black Girls.Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook Book: The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Navigating Grief and LossLET’s CONNECT:Quick Start Consult: If you’re ready to get out of your own way, this 1:1 coaching work session could make all the difference. Learn more here. Want to be a Guest on Ideal Practice™? Now’s a great time to apply! Submit your application here.Follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn. Support the showWendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Why the Best Private Practices Are Built from the Inside Out | IP 201

    Why the Best Private Practices Are Built from the Inside Out | IP 201
    Jul 14 2026

    What if the problem isn't that you're not working hard enough at all…

    What if the problem is that you've built a business that no longer feels like you?

    As part of our Summer Replay Series, I'm bringing back one of my favorite conversations — and it is just as powerful today as it was when we first recorded it.

    Maira Holzmann is a somatic therapist, group practice owner, and business coach whose approach to business is refreshingly different.

    Rather than chasing someone else's definition of success, she set out to build a business that reflected her deepest values, honored her strengths, and supported the life she actually wanted to live.

    Please — if you ever feel like you're having to sacrifice your Self in order to build your business — listen to this.

    Because in this episode, you'll hear...

    1. Why alignment matters just as much as strategy when growing your business.
    2. How Maira found the courage to rebuild even when nothing felt like it was working…
    3. The oh-so-powerful mindset shifts that helped her stop playing small. Period.
    4. What it means to build a business from the inside out.

    See here’s the thing.

    Your success will feel completely different if it's rooted in your values instead of your ego, when you make decisions, take action, and craft your practice in the way that feels deeply true to who you are.

    Deeply true to who you are…

    And you’ll still make good money, have a life, and feel wonderful about the work you do.

    Doesn’t get any better than that, does it?

    So check it out. And let me know how this lands for you.

    If this conversation resonates, I'd love to hear what stood out most. And if someone comes to mind who needs this reminder right now, share the episode with them! Not to sound over the top - but really - you could change someone’s life.

    ~Wendy

    P.S. One of my favorite moments in this conversation comes near the very end, when I asked Maira what one last bit of wisdom she felt called to share. What she said has stayed with me ever since. I hope it stays with you, too. And if you know someone else who needs to hear this, please share it with them.

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    TODAY’S GUEST: MAIRA HOLZMANN

    Maira Holzmann, LCSW passionately works at the intersection of being a seasoned therapist running a growing group practice and a business coach for soul-aligned therapists who want to stop feeling overworked, underpaid and unappreciated. With her extensive training in empowered somatics, healing trauma, and nurturing resilience Maira is dedicated to helping psychotherapists do good, live large and thrive more.

    You can find her at: www.SomaticTherapyPartners.com

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    Episode 39: Why Closing Her Group Practice was One of the Best Things She Ever Did: An Interview with Ali Boehm

    Episode 42: Thinking Big: How to Grow and Manage a Large Group Practice with Amanda Landry

    Episode 43: What I Got Right as a Group Practice Owner, and a Few Things I Missed

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    1 h y 9 m
  • What If It Actually Works? The Hidden Power of Uncommon Belief (in Yourself!) | IP 200

    What If It Actually Works? The Hidden Power of Uncommon Belief (in Yourself!) | IP 200
    Jul 7 2026

    Two hundred episodes. Hundreds of conversations. Countless listeners around the world.

    I'm so grateful you've been part of this journey, and it felt fitting to celebrate this milestone by revisiting some of the episodes that have stayed with me -- and apparently with many of you! -- as well.

    So over the next few weeks, I'll be revisiting some of the conversations that have resonated most deeply with listeners over the years. Some surprised me. Some changed the way I think. And this one? We’re still talking about it years later.

    Today I'm bringing back an interview with business coach Christine Miller, where we explore the often misunderstood idea of the Law of Attraction - not as magical thinking, but as the intersection of mindset, intentionality, and consistent action.

    Whether you're a wholehearted believer, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, I think you'll find yourself challenged by this conversation in all the best ways.

    Not to mention it’s just plain fun. 😉

    In this episode you'll hear...

    • Why clarity about what you want matters more than most of us realize.
    • How your beliefs quietly shape the opportunities you notice—and the ones you miss.
    • The surprising role visualization can play alongside consistent, practical action.
    • Why fear and love so often compete for the driver's seat in both business and life.

    That’s a big one.

    We’ll talk about how asking just one simple question – "What if it actually works?" – can completely change the way you approach your goals.

    And how it can open you up to possibilities you may not even see yet. 💗

    As you listen, pay attention to the ideas that make you nod along in agreement … AND the ones that make you squirm a little.

    Because it’s in the latter that we often find the most room for growth. (That’s been my experience anyway!)

    And I'd love to know what you think after you've listened.

    ~Wendy

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    TODAY’S GUEST: CHRISTIE MILLER

    Christie Miller is a fun-loving, action-oriented, business mentor. She helps health and wellness coaches get more online clients so they can have a bigger impact, make more money, and truly enjoy the freedom of running an online business.

    Christie is has had successful careers as a Financial Analyst, Corporate Attorney, Interior Designer, and an LA County Sheriff before discovering her true passion: coaching. She lives in Southern California with her "72-Hour Blind Date" husband, Mark, and their black Labrador Winnie.

    FIND HER HERE.

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    1 h y 17 m
  • Confessions of a Therapist Looking for a Therapist: 5 Unexpected Lessons | IP199

    Confessions of a Therapist Looking for a Therapist: 5 Unexpected Lessons | IP199
    Jun 30 2026

    Have you ever looked at your own practice through the eyes of someone who's trying to become your client?

    Recently, I found myself on the other side of the consulting room, searching for a therapist of my own. It’s been a lonnnnng time, y’all. And - turns out - It’s been a much harder process than I expected!

    As I worked my way through Psychology Today profiles, made initial phone calls, filled out forms and even tried out a few places - I was searching for someone who’d be a good fit in the ways I knew I needed…

    And - because I can’t help myself - I couldn’t help but put on my coaching hat a few times along the way. I found myself paying attention to something I hadn't expected: the client experience.

    I’m not talking about the therapy itself.

    I’m talking about everything that happens before the work even begins.

    So today, I’ve decided to share five unexpected lessons from that whole process, along with a gentle invitation to step back and see your own practice with fresh eyes.

    This will be good for you. ;)

    In this episode, you'll hear...

    • The many ways in which your first conversation with a potential client matters so much more than you may realize.
    • The surprising difference between being kind and inspiring confidence.
    • What your office, website, and even your onboarding process could be communicating before you ever say a word. (There are so many ways to get this right…or not.)
    • How even small touch points - and friction - can give potential clients another reason to put off reaching out, rather than taking the step forward we know they need.

    We’ll also explore how the smallest moments of curiosity, warmth, and genuine interest often matter more than perfect marketing.

    MUCH more, actually. 🙂

    Each of these is important in ways that we may not always realize… But oh-my-goodness when we get it right, we create the space that helps people feel welcomed, understood, and ready to begin the kind of work that could literally change their lives.

    And isn’t that a wonderful thing? 🤗

    Here's my invitation for you.

    As you listen, I encourage you to think about your practice from the perspective of someone who's never met you before. Where are you making it easy for people to instinctively trust you?

    And where might one small change make that experience even better?

    I learned so much from this experience.

    I hope you will too.

    ~Wendy

    P.S. If this episode made you stop and think about your own practice, would you share it with another therapist or practice owner who might appreciate the reminder? Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest difference. 💙

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    39 m
  • The Best Clinical Advice I Ever Received - And How It Saved My Career | IP 198

    The Best Clinical Advice I Ever Received - And How It Saved My Career | IP 198
    Jun 25 2026

    If you've ever lain awake at night worrying about a client, found yourself replaying sessions in your head, or wondered where healthy compassion ends and unhealthy responsibility begins, this episode is for you.

    Today I've shared the single most important lesson a mentor ever taught me about surviving this work with both your heart and your humanity intact.

    It's a lesson that carried me through some of the hardest moments of my career—and one I now find myself passing along to therapists, coaches, and healers again and again.

    In this episode, you’ll hear…

    • What "critical distance" really means—and why every helping professional needs it.
    • The early career experience that forever changed the way I care for clients.
    • The warning signs that you're becoming emotionally over-involved.
    • Practical ways to regain perspective before burnout takes hold.

    My message here is not that you should care less… It's that you must care wisely... so that you can continue serving people with compassion, clarity, and longevity—without sacrificing yourself in the process.

    If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your story!

    Have you ever struggled to maintain healthy emotional boundaries in your work? Send me a note—I read every email.

    And if you're enjoying the deeper conversations we've been having here lately, would you consider leaving a quick five-star review? It really does help more people discover the show. And you know how much I appreciate that.

    And I appreciate you for being here.

    ~Wendy

    P.S. Remember: You are responsible to your clients. You are not responsible for your clients. Sometimes that distinction is the healthiest gift you can give both yourself and the people you serve.

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    35 m
  • Want to Sell Your Practice Someday? Start Thinking About It Now. | IP 197

    Want to Sell Your Practice Someday? Start Thinking About It Now. | IP 197
    Jun 16 2026

    What happens to your practice when you're ready to walk away?

    Most private practice owners have no idea.

    Lord knows I sure didn’t when that day came for me.

    And this week's guest, Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, believes that's a problem - and she wants you to KNOW what to do.

    A dentist, practice strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies, Ruth helps practice owners create businesses that run more efficiently today while also becoming far more valuable tomorrow.

    So in this episode, we’ll talk about how to prepare your business to sell - information you need.

    But what surprised me about this conversation was that it's not really about selling your practice at all. It's about building a business that isn't completely dependent on you, one that can survive and thrive even after you’re gone.

    There are many reasons you may want to step away from your practice some day. Retirement is the obvious one, but there are many others.

    So whether you're thinking about an exit in five years or twenty-five, the lessons in this episode can help you create a healthier practice, a stronger team, a better client experience, and more options for your future.

    And isn't that a good thing? :)

    In this episode, you'll hear...

    1. The four pillars of a healthy practice that's ready to sell.
    2. Why most owners wait far too long to think about their exit strategy (and what to do instead.)
    3. How Ruth cut her clinical hours in half while ultimately doubling her revenue. (Wait a minute. Whaaaa?!)
    4. Why systems, culture, and team ownership matter WAY more than most owners realize.

    And really, we’ll talk about how creating a practice worth selling means creating a healthier business right now… so that you can build a practice that serves your clients well today without trapping you in it forever.

    Ruth also created a free resource that walks through the framework we discussed in today's episode. Visit www.PrepItNow.com to grab a checklist to help you begin thinking strategically about your own future.

    I wish I'd known all of this when I started my practice.

    Don't wait.

    ~Wendy

    P.S. There are MANY reasons why you will one day want to walk away from your practice... so this conversation is worth hearing. What you're building today will bring value and choices to your life tomorrow.

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    TODAY’S GUEST: Dr. Ruth Mannschreck

    Mannschreck is a dentist, practice management strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies. After spending more than 30 years in private practice, she learned firsthand how systems, culture, and leadership can dramatically improve both quality of life and business performance. Following the sale of her own practices (twice!), she became passionate about helping other owners avoid the mistakes she made and prepare their businesses for successful transitions.

    Today she helps private practice owners reduce their workload, strengthen their teams, and build practices that can thrive long after they're ready to step away.

    Her website: www.ShorelineStrategies.com

    A Free Resource: www.prepitnow.com

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthmannschreck

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    1 h y 15 m
  • The Real Reason Social Media Marketing Feels So Hard | IP 196

    The Real Reason Social Media Marketing Feels So Hard | IP 196
    Jun 2 2026
    What if your marketing problem has almost nothing to do with algorithms, social media, or even consistency - at all?In this surprisingly deep and insightful conversation, I asked content strategist and Content Queen founder Mariah MacInnes to unpack why so many practice owners struggle with marketing — especially healing arts professionals who care so much about helping people, but get super squirmy when it comes to being seen themselves! 🫣 We talked about the difference between a true marketing strategy and simply posting content, how to choose platforms that fit your personality and audience, why storytelling matters more than polished perfection, and how authenticity, mindset, and even energy impact the way people respond to your work.If you feel like you should be online but you HATE the idea, I think you’ll like this. It’s funny, affirming - and practical.In this episode you’ll learn:Why a posting schedule is NOT a marketing strategy. (New idea!)How to choose marketing platforms that actually fit your personality and business goals. Why therapists and healers often struggle with visibility and self-promotion. (Built in for so many of us…)Why storytelling creates more meaningful connection than “perfect” marketingWhy no strategy is going to work unless you actually believe in the message you’re sharingHere’s what I loved most about this conversation. Mariah teaches that social media is less about “selling” and more about creating an authentic exchange of energy with the people you’re here to help.And when you nail that, you’ll be able to create marketing that feels sustainable, aligned – human (!) – without burning yourself out trying to perform online.If this one clicks for you, go through it again with a notebook close by – because Mariah dropped a ton of wisdom here. Then - what if you chose one small step to try? Start the email list. Make your first video. Ttell the story. Post the imperfect thing… Or just start paying attention to what your clients are already showing you every day.Are you seeing how visibility, mindset, money, and sustainable growth are all more connected than you thought? Good.Because you’re exactly the kind of person I created this podcast for. :)~WendyP.S. I think “Your social media is your shop window… ”is going to stick in MY head forever now! _______________TODAY’S GUEST: Mariah MacInnes Mariah MacInnes is a content strategist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Content Queen, a marketing agency and education platform focused on helping business owners create better content online. With a background in journalism, PR, and more than nine years in marketing, she’s worked across social media, podcasting, blogging, and digital storytelling. Since launching Content Queen in 2019, Mariah has built her business while traveling the world as a digital nomad—sharing both the strategy behind great content and the adventure of building a life with more freedom and flexibility.Her Instagram: @contentqueenmariahHer Website: www.contentqueenmariah.com_______________MENTIONED: For my interview on her podcast, Content Queen Mariah: click here. Platforms: Insight Timer, Instagram, Facebook and Linked InAI Tool: ChatGPTMarketing Experts Seth Godin and Gary Vee_______________LET’S CONNECT: Quick Start Consult: If you’re ready to get out of your own way, this 1:1 coaching work session could make all the difference. Learn more here. Want to be a Guest on Ideal PracticeTM? Submit your application here. Follow me on Facebook or Linked In. Support the showWendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com
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    1 h y 16 m
  • How to Choose the Best Business Coach for Your Private Practice | IP 195

    How to Choose the Best Business Coach for Your Private Practice | IP 195
    May 26 2026

    Thinking about hiring a coach to help you grow your private practice?

    Before you invest time, money, energy, and trust into someone else’s guidance, it’s important to know what you’re actually looking for.

    In this episode, I’ll share 5 key questions to help you evaluate potential coaches wisely — from experience and accountability to intuition, alignment, and integrity.

    Because finding the right support can absolutely change your business... but choosing poorly can cost you, too.

    So in this episode, you’ll hear...

    1. Why the coaching industry can feel so overwhelming (and what to watch for).
    2. The importance of choosing someone who actually walks their talk.
    3. How testimonials, referrals, and client stories can help you evaluate a coach.
    4. Why emotional resonance and personal connection matters more than you think.
    5. The difference between a coach who cheers you on... and one who calls you forward.

    As you’ll hear, I’ve been working with coaches off and on for 20 years, and I’ve learned something from every single one of them - including how to choose the right coach to begin with!

    I’m going to help you figure that out too, so that you can choose the kind of support that fits what you need with confidence.

    If you’re standing at the threshold, wondering how to take the next step - you’ll love this.

    Give it a listen.

    ~Wendy

    P.S. Working with excellent coaches has literally changed my life - AND my business. What if it's possible that that could happen for you? :)

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