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Most doctors think the first step to getting more new patients is marketing. But that\u2019s not always true.<\/p>\n
Years ago, a large chiropractic office asked for help because their new patient numbers were slipping. After analyzing their situation, it was clear their promotions were weak\u2014but the real problem went deeper.<\/p>\n
The senior doctor, in practice for 20+ years, had become bored. Patient visits felt routine. Long-time staff were stuck in old habits. Meanwhile, the two younger doctors had enthusiasm but lacked confidence and experience.<\/p>\n
We started by focusing on quality of care<\/em>, not ads. The senior doctor began coaching the new doctors on cases and patient communication. Staff refreshed their service procedures and rehearsed ways to create a stronger patient experience.<\/p>\n The result? Without launching a single new promotion, new patients and visits went up. Only after that did we create a marketing calendar\u2014because now they had something truly worth promoting.<\/p>\n The Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you spend time and money on external promotions, make sure your practice delivers the kind of care that inspires patients to return and refer. Quality care and continuous improvement are the foundation of real growth.<\/p>\n As Stephen Covey said, \u201cSharpen the Saw<\/strong>\u201d\u2014renewal and improvement keep the drive alive.<\/p>\n Stay Goal Driven<\/strong><\/p>\n Ed<\/p>\n Read the full article here:<\/strong>\u00a0Goal Driven Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most doctors think the first step to getting more new patients is marketing. But that\u2019s not always true. Years ago, a large chiropractic office asked for help because their new patient numbers were slipping. After analyzing their situation, it was … Continue reading