#127. 10 Ways to Lean In Before the End of the Year and Finish Strong!

10/29/24 • 25 min

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I have something for you to think about today, folks ...
Are ya feeling kind of ready to switch off and grab a little downtime?
After all, it’s almost the holiday season and let’s be honest ... nothing much happens at this time of year, right?? 🌲 I get that.
But what if - instead of stepping out - you leaned in?
What if you used these last few months of the year to make some serious progress in your businesses? 🤩
Today, I’m sharing ten different ways that you can lean in and see some real success in your business before the end of this year.
You’ll also learn:

The 3 bare minimum things that you must do before the end of this year.
How to spot the opportunities that are right under your nose.
How a simple, 3 email sequence can reconnect you with old clients (and boost your cash flow too!)
The ONE thing you MUST make space for in your calendar if you want to grow your business (... and an exciting way to take it up a notch this December!).

AND, I have something else cool to share with you today. :)
I’m kind of excited about this. I’ve bundled up some of my most popular practice development tools that you guys ask for all the time. Rather than wait for one here and there, you can grab them all right when you click here completely free of charge.
Who knows? One of those might be especially helpful here in Q4.
Folks, it’s easy to think that nothing much happens in November and December. But the truth is that this can be the ideal time for some small steps and micro-movements that really can change the trajectory of your business.
This year is not done yet, and neither are YOU.
Not even close!
So, give this one a listen. Because you can make big money and do great things in this final stretch.
(Speaking from experience!)
Enjoy!
~Wendy
xoxo
P.S. What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to reaching your most important goal this year? Shoot me an email and let me know. I’d love to hear...
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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
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Private Practice Coach and Mentor
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The 3 bare minimum things that you must do before the end of this year.
How to spot the opportunities that are right under your nose.
How a simple, 3 email sequence can reconnect you with old clients (and boost your cash flow too!)
The ONE thing you MUST make space for in your calendar if you want to grow your business (... and an exciting way to take it up a notch this December!).

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor
www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

Previous Episode

#126. Private Practice Need a Little Clean Up? Use the 7 Pillars to Get Unstuck.

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Now that we are fully into the 4th quarter of the year, I want to ask you something ...
How are all those cool ideas and big intentions you had back at the start of this year panning out for you?
Are you right on track, smashing your goals like a rockstar?
Or have things gotten a little ...flat? 😬
If your practice is feeling more stale than stellar, don’t feel bad. That this happens to all of us sooner or later.
But just because you’re a little stuck right now, doesn’t mean you have to stay there.
In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the 7 Pillars framework that I put together based on 30 years of experience in private practice.
Because one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in all that time is this: there is no ONE thing that will make your practice successful.
It's a framework, y’all, and all of the pieces work together.
You’ll also hear:

The ONE thing that will always guide your business in the right direction.
How to check back in with your purpose and reconnect with what drives you.
Why your business might change over time – and what to do about that.
Which free tool can quickly give you a bird’s eye view of every area of your business right now...

Listen folks, all entrepreneurs get stuck in a rut from time to time. It’s totally normal, but there are steps you can take to get unstuck, and get back in the groove.
Because I don’t want your practice to just be tolerable.
I want it to be awesome.
I want it to be IDEAL.
Oh ... And if you liked today’s episode, you’re going to LOVE what I’ve got coming up for you in December. 😉
(Learn more and pre-register here: https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/onpurpose
~Wendy
xoxo
P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast (as many of you tell me you are), could you help me spread the word? Are there two friends or colleagues you know who could really use a boost of encouragement each week? Please share this episode with them. They’ll thank you!
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MENTIONED:

Episode 116. Finding Your Why: A Deep Dive into How Purpose Fuels Business Success
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FREE RESOURCE: Assess Your Progress with 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.
The IP360 Scorecard

Support the show

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor
www.WendyPittsReeves.com
[email protected]

Next Episode

#128. Are You the Visionary Your Business Needs? A Conversation with Brie Chrisman

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You’re reading this most likely because you’re the owner of a private practice (or you’re heading that way.)
How do you think of yourself?
An entrepreneur? A small business owner?
Or a CEO?
(Erm, Wendy ... aren’t they the same thing?? 🤔)
Well no - they’re not - and that’s what we’re going to dive into today.
Brie Chrisman is the founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management agency helping mental health practice owners streamline operations and increase profits without added stress.
And I like the sound of that. Don’t you?
In this interview, Brie and I explored what it means to make the shift from thinking like an entrepreneur to thinking like a CEO (and why that matters.)
But here’s the thing ... along with a shift in mindset, you also need the right systems and processes behind you, to support you in that role.
And THAT is what you’ll learn about today as Brie walks us through the exact process (and tools) she uses with her own clients.
You’ll also hear:

The specific steps needed to shift from an entrepreneurial mindset to a CEO mindset (and the cost of not making the switch).
What to do when you know you need to hire help, but you just don’t have the time (plus - a genius way to train them, FAST).
The one new skill that you must cultivate before you can step into the role of CEO (and one behavior you’ve got to STOP right now).
The difference between a $20/hr task and a $200/hr task, and why it matters so much.

Brie also has a special gift for you that I am SO impressed with. (Seriously - I was thrilled when she said she’d share this.)
That will help you get started right now, so you definitely don’t want to miss that.
Honestly guys - this is such an important topic.
In fact, often my coaching clients tell me that one of the things they learn through our time together is HOW to think like a CEO; this is critical to building a practice that is Ideal to you.
So, here’s to leveling up...
and becoming the visionary that your business needs.
Give this one a listen, and get prepared for an awesome 2025!
~Wendy
xoxo
P.S.“Okay Wendy - THAT was interesting....! “
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 or Spotify?
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TODAY’S GUEST: BRIE CHRISMAN
Brie Chrisman is the Founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management agency helping mental health practice owners streamline operations and increase profits without added stress. With 15+ years of experience, she empowers leaders to maximize resources and lead with confidence. A passionate mental health and special needs advocate, Brie fosters a human-first approach to business. Outside of work, she’s a devoted partner and mom of two.
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MENTIONED:
Her WebsiteHer Gift to You: The Operational Expense Audit