{"id":7183,"date":"2025-02-03T06:43:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T12:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pmaworks.com\/observations\/?p=7183"},"modified":"2025-02-05T06:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:46:01","slug":"overcoming-the-barrier-to-consistent-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pmaworks.com\/observations\/overcoming-the-barrier-to-consistent-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming the Barrier to Consistent Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d7f89d_71468d87d53746f6be05f6dcb3e0fab7~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"4 month marketing calendar \" width=\"416\" height=\"307\" \/>The biggest challenge in marketing is inconsistency.<\/strong> There are a few key reasons for this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>No one is in charge of marketing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time constraints.<\/strong> Many businesses struggle to find time for marketing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uncertainty about how to plan.<\/strong> It can be difficult to know where to start or how to structure marketing efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>Community Education Program<\/strong> addresses these issues, drawing from the experience of managing over 20 offices in Wisconsin. This program provides a clear, actionable framework for marketing your services consistently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marketing Principle: Newton&#8217;s Third Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marketing works like Newton&#8217;s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there\u2019s an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when you promote something, you will get a response. By setting up a monthly marketing plan in advance, you ensure something is always going out, even if you add extra activities later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Community Education Program Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Project Manager<\/strong>: Assign someone (typically the marketing coordinator) to oversee marketing efforts, ensuring everyone is involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central Theme<\/strong>: Select a theme for the upcoming months, focusing on proven marketing tactics and common health concerns your services address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted Promotions<\/strong>: Tailor your efforts to different groups:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active Patients<\/strong>: Use word-of-mouth, posters, coupons, and workshops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inactive Patients<\/strong>: Reach out via newsletters and social media to re-engage them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Referral Sources<\/strong>: Engage gyms, dentists, and other local professionals with emails, flyers, and direct contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Patients<\/strong>: Use ads to attract new patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Example for a Chiropractic Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>February: Neuropathy Awareness Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event<\/strong>: $29 screening exam and consultation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workshop<\/strong>: &#8220;Nature&#8217;s Remedies: Six Holistic Approaches to Easing Neuropathy&#8221; at your office and senior centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Marketing Channels<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active Patients<\/strong>: Posters, coupons, word-of-mouth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inactive Patients<\/strong>: Success story newsletters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>External Referral Sources<\/strong>: Posters at senior healthcare facilities and workshops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advertising<\/strong>: Social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fun Future Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March<\/strong>: Kids Health Month \u2013 \u201cLeprechaun\u2019s Health Month.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>April<\/strong>: Summer Fitness \u2013 Include a golf workshop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>May<\/strong>: Women\u2019s Health \u2013 Focus on pregnancy and new baby care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June<\/strong>: Back Pain Awareness Month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>July<\/strong>: Headache Awareness Month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>August<\/strong>: Athletics for Kids \u2013 Concussion prevention and recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By planning monthly themes in advance, you can ensure consistent marketing, even if other programs are running throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marketing Principle: Quantum Physics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Newtonian physics explains marketing\u2019s action and reaction, <strong>Quantum Physics<\/strong> suggests that we are all connected and that our emotions and energy influence our outcomes. Stay positive, stay energized, and keep a good vibe in your marketing efforts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The biggest challenge in marketing is inconsistency. There are a few key reasons for this: No one is in charge of marketing. Time constraints. Many businesses struggle to find time for marketing. Uncertainty about how to plan. 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