Internal Marketing: Targeting Your Existing Patients Too often dentists focus on bringing in new patients, that they forget there is already a captivated patient population in front of them. It’s a ‘can’t see the forest for the trees’ situation. What is Internal Marketing When you hear the term ‘marketing’, the first thing that comes to mind is likely ads, websites, and […]
How to Respond to Negative Online Reviews Has a negative online review lowered your team’s morale? Don’t give up. For every 99 positive, rewarding experiences you make with others, there is usually one encounter that is unavoidably difficult. Here you will learn how to respond to a negative review with poise while showing you value the opinions of your patients. Read the […]
What Platform is Best for a Cheap Website? I’m often asked questions like, “what platform is best for my practice if I can’t afford a professional website?” When it comes to marketing your practice, the honest truth is that you can’t afford NOT to have a professional website. Take a look at this from a top-down view. If you own a brick-and-mortar business, […]
3 Things You Should Be Doing on Social Media Social media marketing has become an opportunity worth considering for almost all business owners. With around 60% of users interacting with brands on social media[i] and more than 70% of the population having at least one social media account[ii], it is evident that these free tools are critical to capturing your full audience. For […]
How to Define Your Target Market When determining your target market, you need to first think about who you are and what makes you unique. Once you have this figured out, take some time to envision the ideal patients that you want to attract. For example, if you’re a dentist who loves performing high-quality cosmetic work, you’ll need to determine […]
Community Outreach for New Dentists Local outreach is a great way to gain exposure in your community. However, this type of marketing can be easier for some than it is for others. We have met with doctors who are more introverted and are less comfortable going out into the community. In these instances, I recommend elevating someone on your […]
Why Do Dental Practices Go Out of Business? Dental practices are typically thriving businesses that continually grow. However, what happens when a dental practice is seeing a decrease in profits or is struggling to get off the ground? When I see a failing practice, there’s usually one common denominator: the dentist is leading the business without solid business advice or training from a […]
Quick Fix for Team Discord Quick Fix for Team Discord (How to Make Successful Employees) Getting your team on the same page is vitally important. Discord among employees can really affect your business in a negative way. When business leaders ask me what I think they should do to connect with their team, I tell them it’s a multi-faceted […]
Sales You Believe In As you may know, in the past I have brought up the forbidden “S” word: Sales. To me, it is just a word that means you educate and inform your patients to make the best decisions for their health. However, some people don’t like this word. If you prefer to hear a different word, replace […]
The Identity Dental Marketing Tornado You can likely get more out of your internet marketing campaign. All too often, I meet a dentist and hear that they have three or four different marketing companies managing different aspects of their online presence. They have a review company, an SEO company, a pay-per-click company, and a social media marketing company. The problem […]
