Marketing Starts with Service Quality
A chiropractic clinic once asked for help boosting patient numbers and improving their marketing. While we did touch on marketing strategies, the real game-changer was getting back to the basics—refining the way they practiced.
Each visit, we reviewed patient interactions, discussed specific cases, and role-played challenging scenarios. This hands-on, continuous learning approach helped the doctors improve their confidence and communication. The result? Within a few months, new patient numbers nearly doubled, and total visits increased by 50%, driven by better retention and reactivations.
When Business Slows Down, Go Back to the Fundamentals
If your numbers are dipping, the first step isn’t better marketing—it’s better service. Start with yourself and your team. Are you genuinely present with each patient? Do you “really” listen and connect?
One of the most successful doctors I worked with approached every patient with deep empathy and curiosity. She didn’t rush into treatment—she listened, observed, and connected both emotionally and physically. Her retention and referrals were outstanding.
On the other hand, her associate, while friendly, lacked that same depth of connection. As a result, her performance—and the clinic’s growth—suffered. Unfortunately, without proper training or mentorship, her skills never reached the necessary level.
Excellence Is Contagious
Great service isn’t just about the doctor. Every team member needs to be aligned in delivering exceptional care. It’s a group effort.
Consider sushi master “Jiro Ono”, whose small Tokyo restaurant had a waitlist over a year long. He dedicated his life to perfecting every element of sushi, constantly refining and improving. His commitment to excellence became his best marketing tool.
As Jiro said: “You must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. That’s the secret of success.”
The Takeaway
Before pouring energy into marketing tactics, ask yourself: “Have I mastered my craft? Are my team and I truly delivering top-tier care?”
A good business, like a good restaurant, eventually fills itself up—because mastery, presence, and consistent quality attract people naturally.
Keep mastering your skill
Ed