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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6 Things I’ve Learned After Serving Non-Ideal Customers
Many of us get stuck in a bad cycle where we try to get results, but we end up feeling powerless to actually get the tasks done.
Let me share what I have learned about helping customers, and why it’s better to define your philosophy, write out policies & procedures, and expect at least a few people to be unhappy no matter what you do.
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Ideal Customers FAQs [Video]
In a Facebook Live event, we discussed some ways business owners can maximize their success by leveraging their ability to recognize which customers are Ideal.
Featured Practitioner: Jacob Corley, LMT, FRCms of Optimal Function and Wellness
For my 3rd interview in the Featured Practitioner series, I speak with an ultra-marathoner in Colorado whose treatment methods set him apart in the massage therapy field.
Keep reading to find out more about how he decided on this specialization and why he’s passionate about helping clients!
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Featured Practitioner: Chris Flaig, LMT, CTB of Revive Therapeutic Massage LLC
This is the second episode in the Featured Practitioner series, in which I talk to a Licensed Massage Therapist in the great state of Texas who serves athletes from adult to geriatric age.
I’m so excited to share his story with you!
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The 5 Elements of a Niche
A niche is a distinct business focus that allows you to achieve your goals by narrowing your area of specialization.
To create a well-balanced niche, you can consider 5 aspects of a good marketing strategy. Keep reading to find out what they are.
Featured Practitioner: Beth Petersen, LMT of Unwind Bodywork
In this first episode of my Featured Practitioner series, you’ll hear from a specialized massage therapist who applied her passion for sports, yoga, and helping people to regain functionality.
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Why a Niche Will Make Your Healthcare Practice More Successful
The natural health industry is booming.
With rising costs of conventional medicine, consumers are increasingly receptive to trying alternative healing methods—many of which are finally getting well-deserved recognition for their scientific validity.
Even with this tremendous opportunity in the vast healthcare industry, many practitioners make the mistake of offering services that are broad, generalized, and non-specific… which leads to a practice that is forgettable, even in a booming market.
In this post, I’ll explain why choosing a niche can help your practice stand out and succeed.
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My 2018 Business Year In Review
Another year has come to a close.
It’s time to reflect on how 2018 went.
And that can feel… like getting your teeth drilled at the dentist’s office.
I’ll admit, as much as I believe in how great the Year In Review process is, that doesn’t make it entirely pleasant to actually experience. But the benefits make this sometimes painful process worthwhile.
You’re invited to read my analysis of what happened—good and bad—for my business in 2018.
What to Do If Your “Year In Review” is a Disappointment
Some years, things go really well.
And some years, they do not.
If you’ve experienced a lot of difficulties in your business, you may be tempted to see it as a massive failure:
“What a crummy year! It was so terrible. I can hardly wait for it to be over.”
“The new year can’t come soon enough.”
Even you were not able to meet your strategic business objectives this year, I encourage you to consider the positives that happened, rather than speeding past it.
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