If you offer injury prevention services in your cash-based practice, you’ve likely faced a common paradox of human behavior—how do you convince people to invest time or money addressing a problem that they don’t realize they have. While it may be a poor long-term...
Ever wonder how badly the pandemic and 2020 really was for the average PT private practice? Or what practice owners and practitioners did to get through it, and how they’re doing now? Well, Heidi Jennenga, founder of WebPT, recently released the 5th annual State of...
Tired of losing patients to a cheaper clinic when you know they really need the higher-level care you provide? Sadly, the cost to the patient of not getting the help they need can be far greater than the cost to you of simply losing their business. And this is why...
Are declining reimbursements driving you to the brink? Well, then you’ll be especially interested in this interview with Austin cash-practice owner Dan Bockman, one of my Mastermind group members… After working as a chiropractor for 21 years, Dan found himself in...
Lead generation comes in many forms and the “Lead Magnet” on our website is one that has received a great deal of attention in recent years … and unfortunately has become a huge waste of time and money for many practice owners. Like with many things...
Given the pace of modern life and the fact that people tend to keep a smartphone at hand 24/7, it’s not uncommon for a cash-practice to receive some pretty tricky questions in writing rather than in-person. So what’s the best way to handle such sensitive price...
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in learning how to better manage patient price objections. You’ll hear how to sell treatment packages, how to skillfully use (and not overuse) discounts to increase conversions, and what to do when a prospective...
The idea of raising your rates is enough to induce quiet panic among most cash-based practice owners. Yet it is one of the easiest ways to both improve your compensation and give your practice the resources needed to provide truly outstanding patient care. Even so,...
No one wants to work in a toxic environment characterized by in-fighting and power struggles among staff, and you certainly can’t afford to have work squabbles interfere with patient care. But making sure you create and maintain a positive work culture can be easier...
Since I last talked with cancer-rehab specialist Angela Wicker-Ramos in 2016, her practice has experienced incredible growth. Despite working in a niche where patients are heavily reliant on insurance for the bulk of their care, Angela’s cash-based practice is...
When it comes to marketing a cash-based practice, there’s simply nothing that can replace offline marketing strategies—that is, good old-fashioned, face-to-face relationship building. When done well, these approaches can help you efficiently connect with lots of...
Offering discounted multi-treatment packages can be a great way to help fill your clinic’s schedule, and minimize drop-offs to maximize the raving fans you create for your practice. However, the higher price tag can scare off those who aren’t totally sold on the value...