Doctor Demographics Podcast

Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice with Mike Green from Doctor Demographics. In this annual episode, we count down five mid-size and large cities that look especially hard for opening a new practice in 2027.

We look at shrinking or stalled demand, high overhead, weak business climates, and saturated provider markets in Honolulu, Baltimore, Portland, Chicago, and San Francisco. Each city gets a clear reason it made the list, plus one upside if you still choose to open there. Demographics are a warning light, not a verdict. Great operators have built strong practices in tough markets, and weak operators have failed in great ones.

Key takeaways:

• Why overhead and out-migration matter more than a famous skyline
• How tax climate, commercial rent, and provider density stack the odds
• One workable upside in each Kiss of Death city
• What to check before you sign a lease

Ready to pressure-test a location? Visit doctordemographics.com or call (844) 704-0499.

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In this data-packed episode, we reveal the 5 areas in the greater Phoenix metro showing the strongest positive economic momentum for doctors planning to open a new practice in 2027. These suburbs are experiencing rapid population growth, strong housing development, rising household incomes, and an influx of young families — exactly the recipe for a thriving patient base. We break down current population figures, growth rates, demographics, median incomes, key economic drivers, and why each location offers unique advantages for all practices. You'll get practical insights on competition dynamics, new master-planned communities, and how to position your practice for fast patient acquisition.

Whether you're starting fresh or relocating, these insights will help you pick the perfect place to build long-term success.

Key highlights include Queen Creek's affluent family boom, Buckeye's massive long-term scale, and more. Visit doctordemographics.com for a customized demographic and competitive analysis on any of these areas (or your target zip codes).

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Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice! In this episode, Mike Green from Doctor Demographics explores the top 5 southern states trending positive for dentists opening new practices in 2027. We break down population growth, economic opportunities, business-friendly policies, patient demand, and practical tips for each state—Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Whether you're a dentist, veterinarian, or optometrist, discover where your practice can thrive in the booming South.

🔑 Key Takeaways: • No-income-tax advantages and rapid migration patterns • Underserved markets with strong patient demand • Actionable advice on location, marketing, and growth

Subscribe for more expert guidance on practice placement and marketing. Visit doctordemographics.com for a free consultation.

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In this episode, discover exactly how to transform the demographic and psychographic data from your Doctor Demographics report into a powerful, targeted summer marketing campaign that fills your chairs with the right patients — fast.

Whether you're a dentist, veterinarian, or optometrist, you'll learn: • How to identify your hottest summer patient segments using real local data • The simple 4-step system to create irresistible, season-specific offers • Messaging and channel strategies that actually connect with your ideal patients • Real-world examples that delivered 15–42% increases in new patients during the busy summer months

Stop guessing with generic ads. Start using the data you already have (or can get quickly) to make this your most profitable summer yet.

🔑 Key Takeaways: • Why most practices waste money on summer marketing — and how you won't • Summer-specific targeting for families, active adults, retirees & more • Easy tracking methods so every campaign gets better • Action steps you can implement this week

Perfect for any private practice owner who wants more new patients without increasing ad spend.

If you haven't grabbed your custom demographic report yet, visit doctordemographics.com for a free consultation.

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Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice with Mike Green from Doctor Demographics! In this episode, we reveal the Top 5 Midwestern Cities to Open a New Practice in 2026—a perfect mix of urban, suburban, and rural-adjacent opportunities with strong population growth, major new employers, and underserved healthcare needs.

We break down why Des Moines, Omaha, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, and Sioux Falls stand out for dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, and other private practice owners. Learn about patient demand, economic drivers, shortage areas, and practical tips to launch successfully.

🔑 Key Takeaways: • Fastest-growing Midwest metro and why it tops the list • How new job announcements create patient opportunities • Strategies for underserved markets with fewer competitors • Balanced options for different practice styles and specialties

Ready to find your perfect location? Visit doctordemographics.com for personalized demographic analysis. Subscribe for weekly insights on practice placement, marketing, and growth. Like, comment, and share with colleagues planning their next move!

In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, Mike Green from Doctor Demographics reveals the Top 5 areas in the Greater Washington DC region poised for success in 2026. From booming Loudoun County to the balanced growth of Frederick County, we break down population trends, income levels, housing growth, competition, and exactly why these locations offer strong opportunities for private practice owners.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Why Frederick County, MD earns the #1 spot
• High-income, family-friendly suburbs with room to grow
• How to evaluate demand, competition, and overhead in the DC metro
• Actionable tips for new practice success anywhere

Whether you're planning a startup, relocation, or expansion, this episode delivers data-driven guidance to help you choose the perfect place.

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Join Mike Green from Doctor Demographics on The Perfect Place to Put a Practice as we explore hidden gem locations nationwide. Skip the crowded metros—these under-the-radar counties and areas feature low competition, steady population growth, provider shortages, and strong demographics for faster patient acquisition and sustainable success. From Texas exurbs to Midwest rural pockets and beyond, get data-driven tips to spot your ideal spot. Perfect for practice owners ready to grow smarter. Visit doctordemographics.com for personalized analysis. Subscribe for weekly insights! #PrivatePractice #DentalPractice #VetPractice #Optometry #HiddenGems #PracticeLocation #DoctorDemographics

AI For Practice Owners Webinar – Get Ahead in 2026 Before It's Too Late

Join Mike Green (founder of Doctor Demographics, with over 40 years helping practice owners with location strategy, marketing, and growth analytics) in this live webinar recording as he reveals why AI is already reshaping non-clinical aspects of private practices — and why getting started now gives you a huge competitive edge.

Most practice owners are still asking: "How will AI actually hit my practice?" or assuming it's years away or only for big corporate groups. Mike flips that script: AI will dramatically impact marketing, patient retention, customer service, social media, websites, admin tasks, and more — within the next 5 years (likely much sooner). Drawing parallels to the social media boom of the mid-2000s, he warns: "Second place is always the first loser." Early adopters win big with more time, higher revenue, and practices that practically run themselves — all without massive budgets.

Mike is joined by two powerhouse guests:

• Eric Sorenson (international speaker, ex-practice owner, AI & marketing expert): Shares how AI acts as the "great equalizer" to escape the time-for-money trap, double your business, and build freedom. He highlights rapid advancements (business landscape changing dramatically in just 1–2 years), agentic AI, voice tools, NotebookLM for learning, HIPAA-compliant AI agents, and his RCCF prompting method. Grab his free prompt guide at prompts.platinpartnergroup.com.
• Kevin St. Clergy (author of Beyond Blind Blaming, practice coach & speaker): Dives into practical "vibe coding" wins — building custom tools via voice (e.g., a $100 assessment saving $10K/year), Manis AI for apps/websites, Claude.ai for copy/SOPs, Canva + AI for social graphics, and branding strategies that turn your website into fresh logos, posts, and plans.

This session is packed with motivation, real examples, and actionable insights for dentists, physicians, and healthcare entrepreneurs ready to leverage AI for profitability, time freedom, and growth — while regulations slow clinical AI adoption.

One of the biggest problems most modern practices have is that they are solving the wrong problem perfectly. In today's episode, Mike Green interviews Kevin St.Clergy on how to discover what the true problem is in your practice, and how to go about solving it.

Why did you decide to become a practice owner? Was it to help others, to enjoy the rewards of being a business owner, or perhaps to build wealth for your family? The honest answer for most is a resounding yes to all three! Yet, far too many practice owners lose sight of their original motivations amid the inevitable ups and downs of running a business. Erik Sorenson—an experienced marketer, international speaker, and fellow practice owner—explains why freedom should be the true core goal for every practice owner, and shares practical steps to actually achieve it.