Wise Practice Podcast
Wise Practice Podcast is dedicated to helping faith-based practice owners find solutions to their multifaceted business problems. Join Whitney as she covers all the topics you need to succeed and does it all with a twist of faith.
WP 30 | How to Gain More Office Space with Alison Pidgeon
In this episode, Whitney Owens interviews Alison Pidgeon, an expert in group practice and business ownership. They discuss the topic of expanding office space and the considerations that come with it. Alison shares valuable insights and tips based on her experience as a group practice owner with multiple locations.
WP 29 | Your Therapy Practice as a Spiritual Practice
Russell Jones states that "all people have some sense of spirituality," and that therapists should integrate this aspect into their practice. Owens agrees, stating that "it's important that we honor the spiritual aspect of our client's lives," as it can provide valuable insight into their mental health.
WP 28 | Standout on Psychology Today with Laura Long
In this episode of the Wise Practice podcast, Whitney Owens sits down with Laura Long, licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, and business coach at yourbadasstherapypractice.com. Laura's off-the-cuff coaching style, sense of humor, and ability to keep it real has helped therapists become better business owners and grow their practices without losing their minds.
WP 27 | Breaking Free: How to Get Unstuck in Your Business and Life with Kelly Lynch
In this podcast episode, Whitney Ownes and Kelly Lynch discuss the importance of self-care and how it can help individuals get unstuck in their personal and professional lives. Kelly introduces the POWER acronym as a way to get unstuck, which stands for Pause, Observe and Organize, Work the problem, Express the Impact, and Recovery. She also explains the 5 B's of self-care - Brain, Body, Bonds, Beliefs, and Behaviors - as a system for teaching self-care in a memorable way. Throughout the episode, Kelly provides practical advice and examples for implementing these concepts in daily life.
WP 26 | Profit First for Christian Counselors with Julie Herres
The Wise Practice Podcast recently featured Julie Herres, an expert on using Profit First for private practices. Whitney Owens and Julie discussed how Christian therapists can use Profit First to grow their businesses while still maintaining their faith.
WP 25 | Can Christian Counselors be Wealthy with David Frank
In this episode of the Wise Practice Podcast, host Whitney Owens interviewed David Frank, a financial planner who specializes in working with therapists. During the discussion, they covered various topics related to wealth, financial planning, and the intersection of faith-based counseling and wealth.
WP 24 | The do's and don't of paid advertising with Joshua Brummel
In this episode of the Wise Practice Podcast, Whitney Owens interviews Joshua Brummel, co-founder of Therapy Flow, about the dos and don'ts of paid marketing advertising in counseling practices.
WP 23 | Mindset Kool-Aid (the good kind & the bad) with Jane Carter
In this episode of Wise Practice, Whitney Owens and Jane Carter discuss the concept of mindset and its impact on therapy practice owners. You don’t have to drink the bad Kool-Aid.
WP 22 | The Benefits of Podcasting with Gordon Brewer
The Wise Practice Podcast features guest speaker Gordon Brewer, an LMFT and owner of the Practice of Therapy Podcast and the PsychCraft Network. Brewer talks about the benefits of podcasting for businesses and private practice owners.
WP 20 | Creating Systems that Work with Kasey Compton
Running a successful business requires more than just a good idea or a product. Entrepreneurs and business owners must also master the art of managing systems and processes to ensure their operations run smoothly and efficiently. In a recent podcast episode, therapists and business consultants Kasey Compton and Whitney Owens share their insights on this critical topic, along with answering common questions on a range of business topics.
WP 19 | Seven Ways to Simplify Your Therapy Website To Increase Conversions with Daniel Fava
In this episode of The Wise Practice Podcast, Whitney Owens interviews Daniel Fava, a digital business consultant and founder of Private Practice Elevation. Together, they discuss seven ways to simplify therapy practice websites to increase conversions. Private Practice Elevation offers website design, SEO, and website support services to help private practice owners grow their business through online marketing.
WP 17 | Should I add a Christian Counseling page to my website with Jessica Tappana
Episode 17 features an interview with Jessica Tappana, an LCSW group practice owner, and founder of Simplified SEO Consulting. The conversation focuses on the importance of SEO for therapists to attract clients, and Jessica's passion for her work in this area. Whitney and Jessica discuss the importance of having a Christian counseling page on a therapy practice's website. The speakers agree that it is a personal decision and that there are benefits to having such a page, especially for practices that are overtly Christian. It is suggested that having a separate Christian counseling page can help reach clients who are specifically looking for a Christian therapist, and from an SEO perspective, it can help a practice rank well in search results for Christian counseling.
WP 16 | The 3 Pillars of a Productive Practice with Uriah Guilford
In today's fast-paced world, productivity is a crucial aspect of both our personal and professional lives. Whether it's getting through your daily to-do list or working on a complex project, being productive can mean the difference between success and failure. In this blog post, we'll be discussing the conversation around productivity and its three main pillars.
WP 15 | How to Create your Own CE Courses with Lisa Mustard
On the latest episode of the Last Practice Podcast, host Whitney Owens interviews Lisa Mustard. Lisa is a licensed marriage and family therapist in South Carolina who has a passion for health, wellness, fitness, and personal development. She started the therapy show podcast with the goal of providing convenient, fun, interesting, and easily accessible education for talk therapists.
WP 14 | How to get Unstuck in your Practice - live consulting with Brenda Stewart
In this conversation, Whitney Owens, a successful business consultant, is providing guidance to Brenda Stewart, a therapist looking to expand her practice. Whitney shares valuable insights and advice on staying a cash-based practice, converting clients to cash pay who want to use their insurance benefits, and decisions around space and growing. With Whitney's expert guidance and the support of the Wise Practice Community, Brenda is taking her therapy practice to the next level.
WP 13 | How to Work with Church Staff Members - Live Consulting with Melissa Altman
Welcome to the latest episode of The Wise Practice Podcast, where we explore the challenges and rewards of building a successful therapy practice. In this episode, we dive into the topic of working with church staff members and adding services to your practice as a therapist. Our guest is Melissa Altman, an LMHC in Indiana.
WP 12 | Should I Move from 1099s to W2s? - Live Consulting wtih Bewindi Jackson
In this podcast episode, Whitney Owens, a licensed therapist and practice consultant, and Bewindi Jackson, a licensed therapist and telehealth practice owner, discuss the differences between hiring therapists as 1099 independent contractors versus hiring them as W2 employees.
WP 11 | Expert Insights on Hiring a Virtual Assistant
In this episode of the Wise Practice Podcast, Whitney Owens and David Sturgess discuss the process of hiring a virtual assistant (VA) for a mental health practice. Whitney provides guidance on the financial considerations and considerations for finding the right fit for your practice.
WP 10 | What is the Goal Behind the Goal?
In today's episode, we will be discussing the importance of setting goals that align with our values and desired outcomes. We will cover the steps to take in order to set meaningful and achievable goals, and discuss how to stay motivated and on track to achieve them.