Archive for June, 2007
Off Topic, but Only a Little
Posted on June 30, 2007 - Filed Under General
This post may be a bit off topic. I went to see Michael Moore’s new film Sicko.  Fascinating work.  It brought up a few things that I’d like to mention here.
We’ve heard how poor people using the emergency rooms have driven up the cost of healthcare. I’d have loved to have had Moore show how [...]
Creating Time for A Vacation
Posted on June 23, 2007 - Filed Under Uncategorized
I know this isn’t strictly about marketing, but it does go to your attitude about your practice. When do you take a vacation? How much do you take? I realize that vacation time can eat into your profits but you’ll be more rested and do better if you actually take some time off. It’s amazing.
The [...]
The Patient You Don’t Want to See
Posted on June 20, 2007 - Filed Under General
I’ve never been in this position before. I mean if you don’t want to treat something you don’t treat it. But what if someone who seems threatening seems to want to see you as a practitioner?
I’ve had to turn down the same patient several times this week. Â He keep walking in and wanting acupuncture [...]
Marketing Groups
Posted on June 11, 2007 - Filed Under General
When I practiced in Southwest Washington, I was a member of LeTip for a year. Recently I was invited to join BNI. Both companies are marketing groups. Geographic areas set up groups of business professionals who get together on a weekly basis with the goal of learning about each business. [...]
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