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 22 | The Benefits of Podcasting with Gordon Brewer
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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.

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WP 20 | Creating Systems that Work with Kasey Compton
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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.

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WP 19 | Seven Ways to Simplify Your Therapy Website To Increase Conversions with Daniel Fava
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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.

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WP 17 | Should I add a Christian Counseling page to my website with Jessica Tappana
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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.

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WP 16 | The 3 Pillars of a Productive Practice with Uriah Guilford
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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.

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WP 15 | How to Create your Own CE Courses with Lisa Mustard
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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.

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WP 14 | How to get Unstuck in your Practice - live consulting with Brenda Stewart
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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.

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WP 11 | Expert Insights on Hiring a Virtual Assistant
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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.

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WP 10 | What is the Goal Behind the Goal?
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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.

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WP 9 | Steps to End the Year Right
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WP 9 | Steps to End the Year Right

Are you wondering how to end the current year and start the next one off right? It can be a busy and stressful time, but there are some things you can do to make the transition smoother and more successful. In this blog post, we will share 10 tips for ending the year right and starting the next one off on the right foot. Whether you're a solo practice owner or part of a group practice, these ideas can help you reflect, plan, and prepare for a successful and fulfilling new year.

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WP 8 | How to Create a Partnership with Churches
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WP 8 | How to Create a Partnership with Churches

Creating a partnership with a church can be a great way for a private practice to grow and sustain its business. In episode eight of the Wise Practice Podcast, Whitney Owens shares some tips on how to effectively create and maintain these partnerships.

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WP 7 | How to Network with Churches
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WP 7 | How to Network with Churches

In this episode of The Wise Practice Podcast, host Whitney Owens discusses the importance of networking with churches and shares tips on how to effectively connect with pastors and other laypeople associated with churches. She emphasizes the need for counselors to have good relationships with churches, as they are a valuable resource for referring clients and for supporting the work of counselors in their communities. Owens also addresses common pitfalls that counselors may encounter when trying to connect with churches and provides advice on how to avoid these pitfalls and build successful relationships.

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WP 6 | Retreat and Rethink Your Practice
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WP 6 | Retreat and Rethink Your Practice

I would love to know what it's like for y'all when you recharge, renew, and get your best energy on your best thoughts. Think for a moment, where were you? When I think back on times in my own business, or even times in my life, honestly, where life has changed, it's been when I retreat from the everyday.

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WP 5 | My Faith-Based Journey
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WP 5 | My Faith-Based Journey

I will be sharing about her own journey as a faith-based practice owner. I believe it's important as Christians, that we really remember what we've been through, not only for our own growth, but to help one another.

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WP 4 | What does it mean to be a Faith-Based Practice
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WP 4 | What does it mean to be a Faith-Based Practice

Having a Faith Based Practice means you have a practice that is clinical, but also has faith as part of it. I like to say “it's business with a twist of faith” because faith influences the work that I do. I'm doing the work to honor God and to help people and practices get healing. Faith-based practice just simply means the work I do has a faith-based component to it. Faith-based practices or are more overt and some are more covert. Overt just means they are talking more about faith, making that more in their branding and in their marketing. And then a covert practice would be a faith-based practice, but they don't talk about it as much.

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