Ideal Practice

In last year's cohort of EVOLVE, the group coaching and mastermind that I offer once a year, we spent an entire month talking about nothing other than our relationship to money and its impact on our practice. Students later told me that this was one of the most powerful segments of their journey through the program - and I wasn't surprised. Understanding your personal money story is crit...

As a therapist, I’ve often felt like my job was to say out loud what everyone in the room was thinking but no one could say. I’ve learned over time that - as uncomfortable as that can be in the moment - it helps sooooo much to just say it out loud. Because here’s the thing. We can’t change anything if we keep hiding what’s wrong. If we’ve got a problem and we don’t tell anyone, or even worse, bare...

This week, in my 90th 😱 episode of the Ideal Practice(c) podcast, I’m going to tell you about the 3 most effective success hacks that have contributed soooo much to my own growth over the years. If I’d had these systems in place when I started my practice, I could have saved tens of thousands of dollars that I lost to inexperience , a lack of business training and self doubt. And I don’t even wan...

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...

We may start out in private practice living in the land of reactivity, making it all up as we go. But we don’t want to stay there.  Today, let’s look at Phase II, the Growth Phase of your business. Where are you now, and where might you go next? In this episode, you’ll hear:  How to know when you're moving into the middle phase, the growth phase of your practice development.  What you’re prob...

Managing a private practice, like any business, means managing growth. And growth always happens in phases.  We all start as beginners somehow - right?  I know. But the start up phase of a private practice can be completely overwhelming. No one taught us how to do this in grad school, and we have a LOT of questions.  What do I charge?  Should I offer a sliding scale? How will I get paid?  Who shou...

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,...

Limiting beliefs are tricky things. And far too often, unseen cultural influences and societal norms hold us back from true success. We are taught not to stand out, not to make others uncomfortable, not to admit that we’re good at what we do. Don’t shine too bright! The world says. Well I’m over that - or trying to be. :) See - I’ve had my share of those moments too. Now I’m pushing back. I want y...

It’s rare that anyone tells us what it really takes to run a private practice. In fact, the whole concept of business ownership may be a bit of a mystery - and that’s a sad fact. So some really gifted healers avoid opening a practice - starting a business - because the whole idea feels so intimidating to them. And yet, the world needs what they have to offer… And others dive-in wholeheartedly only...

Be honest with me here. :) How much time do you spend searching for files on your computer? And how often do you have to recreate documents, letters or other content for clients in your practice? Let’s face it. We live in a world where virtually everything we want, need or create is housed somewhere on our phones, tablets and computer.  But lord knows where. 🙄 If you can’t find the intake form or...

Let’s talk about how to overcome money shame and boost your business profitability. In this week’s episode on Ideal Practice, I spoke with Samantha (Sam) Varner, a straight talking profit coach and business strategist who’s changing the way we heart centered folks think about profit. She’s got a message for us that I think we should listen to. :) In this episode, you’ll hear… Five steps you can ta...

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 wit...

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 thi...

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...

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 ca...

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...

In our last episode, we talked about the many ways that adding a virtual assistant to your team can enhance your success. Did you hear that one? If not, you might want to go back and check out Episode 75 before you listen to this one. 🙂 In that episode, you met my assistant, Queenie Verhoeven , who runs a company providing VA services to small businesses around the world. Queenie has been a criti...

Struggling with productivity? Tangled up in tech? What if you didn’t have to handle it all by yourself? Learn how a Virtual Assistant can help streamline your operations and free up time for you to focus on where you can do the most good: serving your clients. Queenie Verhoeven has been a treasured member of my team for several years now: I could not imagine running my business without her. A proa...

When you set up your physical office space, I’ll bet you were super excited - and thoughtful - about every detail. Where would your clients want to sit, facing the window or facing the door? Where should you put the Kleenex box? Do they need a footstool or is that just weird, lol? But what about your VIRTUAL office space? Have you ever wondered how to help your clients feel as comfortable online a...

How does office decor influence your client's healing journey? With decades of experience, I’ve got a few thoughts about that. So in today’s episode, we’ll explore best practices that impact your clinical work AND your standing as a practice owner. Because there’s actually more to this than you might think! In this episode, you’ll learn:  How your client’s experience is impacted way before th...

Have you ever thought about how the design and aesthetics of your workspace could be impacting your success? We’re exploring that concept today, talking about the crucial intersection of interior design and holistic health with our guest, Carolyn Boldt . With over 40 years of experience in interior design, Carolyn co-founded Crossfields Design with a mission to develop restorative environments for...

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, a...

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 t...

What's lurking in your subconscious, subtly sabotaging your success? All too often, high-achieving practice owners (like YOU!) hold themselves back due to limiting beliefs like imposter syndrome , perfectionism , and something my guest this week calls “ distractionism ’. So it was a real treat when I got to spend time with mindset master and achievement accelerator, Ryan LeCesne who can help...

Like it or not, money is part of every relationship you have with your clients, and how you think about that and manage that is important. But if you're torn up inside about that fact, well - you are not alone. In fact, I think most of us struggle about this in one way or another. But what if we change that? What if we thought about money, and its place in our work, in a whole new way? Rather...