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Completing a Pre-Flight Check of Your Business

Published on June 17, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

An airplane pilot has the responsibility to conduct safety inspections—both before they take off and after they land. Diligent maintenance checks can help to avoid things going wrong: equipment failure, accident, injury, or a catastrophic crash.

Before launching a project or initiative, risk intelligent business owners can identify potential vulnerabilities by conducting a Pre-Flight Check. This evaluation can reveal valuable information that is both quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (experiences and sensations).

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50 Ways to Accommodate Patients Who are Afraid of the Dentist

Published on April 7, 2020June 3, 2021 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Are you nervous about getting a tooth drilled?

If so, you’re not alone. A majority of us have some form of anxiety about going to a dental visit.

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Weathering the COVID-19 Storm as a Business Owner

Published on March 30, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact more communities across the US and other countries, business owners are especially concerned about how they will continue to operate with a sudden decrease in sales, personnel, materials, or all three.

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A Strategic Risk Perspective on the Future of Medicine

Published on March 13, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Healthcare is undergoing a big transformation… both for good and for bad.

Here are my thoughts about what the future holds, from a strategic risk point of view.

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The 11 Chronic Diseases That Make an Excellent Niche Focus

Published on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Chronic diseases are difficult to prevent and manage, but a niche specialization can set your practice apart and bring Ideal Patients to your door.

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7 Things I Learned as a Keynote Speaker

Published on September 24, 2019March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Whether you are giving a talk to 10 people or 1000, giving a successful presentation requires you to use the power of influence to engage with your audience.

A keynote speaker goes beyond a regular presentation, because it requires not only tremendous influence, but also a strategy that creates results for the event’s organizers.

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How MLMs Use the Psychology of Influence

Published on July 8, 2019March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) is a very popular business method. It relies on “distributors” who use the power of influence to purchase the products—and ultimately, to sign up as a distributor in their downline.

MLM companies continue to grow in popularity. The products and services they provide are endless: cosmetics, essential oils, weight loss shakes, health foods, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, wine, and more Most MLMs are in the Health & Wellness Industry; you can find a comprehensive list of all health-related MLM companies here.

Unfortunately, the Direct Sales and MLM business model is very troubling, because it causes tremendous financial, mental, emotional, and social damage (see my previous posts).

Today, I’m going to give examples of how Direct Sales and Multi-Level Marketing companies use the 6 Principles of Persuasion, and a Devil’s Advocate perspective to make sure you recognize and avoid predatory tactics.

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